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Original French Design Classic Pierre Chapo B17 Bookshelf, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Renens, CH
A beautiful, original edition B17 bookshelf designed by Pierre Chapo in French solid elm. The
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Period Bookshelf with Classic Design and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period bookcase from the early 20th century with classic design, four
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Marianne Bookshelf by Mingardo
Located in Geneve, CH
Marianne bookshelf by Mingardo Dimensions: D62 x W30 x H240 cm Materials: Matte nickel structure
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Marianne Bookshelf by Mingardo
Marianne Bookshelf by Mingardo
H 94.49 in W 11.82 in D 24.41 in
Julian Chichester Natural Vellum University Bookshelf
By Julian Chichester
Located in London, GB
Julian Chichester founded his furniture design company in 1995, inspired by the classic shapes from
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2010s English Bookcases

Materials

Animal Skin

Julian Chichester Natural Vellum University Bookshelf
By Julian Chichester
Located in London, GB
Julian Chichester founded his furniture design company in 1995, inspired by the classic shapes from
Category

2010s English Bookcases

Materials

Animal Skin

Bookshelf in birch by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Goteborg, SE
Aalto Möbler Hedemora, namned after the small town, were the production took place. This classic
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Birch

Bookshelf in birch by Alvar Aalto
Bookshelf in birch by Alvar Aalto
H 33.47 in W 35.44 in D 11.42 in
Bookshelf Made From Solid Brass And SolidStainless Steel
By Troy Smith Studio
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Vienna Bookshelf is made by hand and designed by Troy Smith. This bookshelf is extremely well
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

American Mid-Century Faux-Bookshelf Design 3-Fold Screen
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century 3-fold 4 panel screen with a faux-bookshelf carved design depicting
Category

20th Century Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Bookshelf Modern, Aida 120
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Precious bookshelf that is more than a piece of furniture that serves you, it is a true piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Marble, Metal

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Bookshelf Modern, Aida 220
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Precious bookshelf that is more than a piece of furniture that serves you, it is a true piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Marble, Metal

Ghidini 1961 Legs Bookshelf in Wood by Paolo Rizzatto
By Ghidini 1961, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
the columns of Classic architecture. The column multiplies to infinity, is interrupted and then
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1960s Teak Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf with Adjustable Shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unveil the enduring allure of our vintage mid-century modern bookshelf, impeccably restored to its
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Plywood, Lacquer

1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Étagère Cupboard Bookshelf
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern étagère or bookshelf or cupboard in rattan wicker bamboo
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Large Solid Oak Hand Painted Waterfall Bookcase Bookshelf Plant Display
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very large Antique circa 1900 waterfall bookshelf with
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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Vintage Maitland Smith Classic Tooled Leather Obelisk
By Maitland Smith
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage Maitland Smith classic obelisk is a stunning piece that will add an elegant touch to
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Late 20th Century Obelisks

Materials

Leather

Natural Finish Rectangular Coffee Table - Classic Fundamenta 28 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Natural Finish Rectangular Coffee Table - Classic Fundamenta 28 by NONO Sculptural coffee table
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of French Tall Leather Wrapped and Brass Obelisks
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
are beautifully embossed in classic brown leather with brass balls as detail. This classic set, each
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Obelisks

Materials

Brass

Pair of Travertine Bookends-Mid 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
are a classic and elegant addition to any bookshelf of decor.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Travertine

Teak Boomerang Desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1960s
By Lelangs Mobelfabrik, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Fulton, CA
. Exceptional original finish and condition. Three drawers for storage, back side has bookshelf and drop down
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Chelsea Textiles Original Needlepoint Tulip Artwork In Red White and Yellow
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
. This classic piece of art would make a suitable piece to add to a bookshelf or wonderful displayed as
Category

Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Decorative Art

Materials

Fabric

Chelsea Textiles Original Needlepoint Tulip Artwork
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
. This classic piece of art would make a suitable piece to add to a bookshelf or wonderful displayed as
Category

Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Decorative Art

Materials

Fabric

Chelsea Textiles Original Needlepoint Tulip Artwork
Chelsea Textiles Original Needlepoint Tulip Artwork
No Reserve
H 10.75 in W 14.75 in D 1.5 in
Italian Marble Travertine Bookends & Metal Devastated Minimalist Design Spain
By Joaquín Moll, Meddel
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
elegance and functionality to your bookshelf with this pair of simply designed, sophisticated bookends
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2010s Spanish Modern Bookends

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Iron

Antique Vintage Brass Mortar
Located in South Salem, NY
style. The mortar has a classic bell-shaped body. Brass mortar and pestles were used for both food and
Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Wooden Box
Located in High Point, NC
patina that speaks to its storied past. The simple yet classic design is accentuated by a sturdy brass
Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Wooden Box
19th Century French Wooden Box
H 4.7 in W 6.2 in D 3.9 in
1930s Art Deco Race Car Metal Model, Highly Detailed, Collectible Decorative
Located in Milano, IT
attractive model of a classic racecar, replica of the miniature-engine scale models used for "arena racing
Category

2010s Dutch Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle
Located in South Salem, NY
and pestle are traditional in style. The mortar has a classic bell-shaped body and the pestle has two
Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle
Located in South Salem, NY
and pestle are traditional in style. The mortar has a classic bell-shaped body and the pestle has two
Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle
Located in South Salem, NY
and pestle are traditional in style. The mortar has a classic bell-shaped body and the pestle has two
Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle
Located in South Salem, NY
and pestle are traditional in style. The mortar has a classic bell-shaped body and the pestle has two
Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle
Located in South Salem, NY
and pestle are traditional in style. The mortar has a classic bell-shaped body and the pestle has two
Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Petite Blanc de Chine Porcelain Fantail Pigeon Sculpture, Vintage
Located in Yonkers, NY
compact size allows it to be displayed on a mantel, bookshelf, or side table, where it can be admired up
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Original French Macassar Art Deco Partners Desk
Located in Oakland, CA
, streamline-style, classic desks do not often come around. This one has everything. Great drawers, original
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Bronze

Vintage European King Bed by Nissen & Gehl for Seltz France
By Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl, Ebenisterie Seltz et Fils 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
at the forefront of the transition from classic mid-century modern styles to a more post-modern
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Beech, Elm

Eames ESU Second Series
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
. Incredibly versatile as this can be used as a bookshelf, end table, nightstand, etc. A classic design and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Eames ESU Second Series
Eames ESU Second Series
H 28 in W 24 in D 16 in
1970s Chinoiserie Drexel Black and Brass Bookshelves – a Pair
By Drexel
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
understated elegance to any room. Adorning its facade are intricate and classic Asian drawings, paying homage
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Vintage Crystal Art Glass Paperweight in Red and White Swirl Hungary 1960s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in North Hollywood, CA
the paper sticker: " Callisto Classic Crystal 24 % PBO Hande Made in Hungary" Paper weight for the
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Restored Mid-Century Modern Bookcase in Custom Pink & White
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the fusion of classic craftsmanship and modern allure with our exquisitely restored mid
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Gesso, Glass, Wood, Plywood, Lacquer, Paint

Napoleon III Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Napoleon III Armoire with 4 glass windows on the door. Can be used as a bookshelf
Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Napoleon III Armoire
Napoleon III Armoire
H 93 in W 85 in D 28 in
Vintage Konya Clay Pot from Anatolia, Turkey
Located in London, GB
vase has a classic, rounded shape with a wide body and narrow neck, complemented by a handle, making it
Category

Vintage 1950s Vases

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Vintage Konya Clay Pot from Anatolia, Turkey
Vintage Konya Clay Pot from Anatolia, Turkey
H 11.82 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Turkish Konya Clay Pot from Anatolia, Handcrafted Vessel
Located in London, GB
Shape: The vase has a classic, rounded shape with a wide body and narrow neck, complemented by handles
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Vintage 1940s Turkish Rustic Vases

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Konya Glazed Pot from Anatolia, Turkey – Handcrafted Clay Vessel
Located in London, GB
a classic, rounded shape with a wide body and narrow neck, complemented by handles, making it
Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Rustic Vases

Materials

Clay

Organic Modern White Porcelain Minimalist Apple Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Organic Modern classic minimalist white porcelain apple sculpture. The beauty of natural shape is
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle
Located in South Salem, NY
and pestle are traditional in style. The mortar has a classic bell-shaped body and the pestle has one
Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle
Located in South Salem, NY
pestle are traditional in style. The mortar has a classic bell-shaped body typical of the style and the
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Vitra ‘Self’ Sideboard/ Bookcase '2007' by Erwan & Ronan Bouroullec
By Vitra, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Bouroullec’s modern take on the classic masterpieces as designed by Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouve
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Modern Sideboards

Materials

Plastic, Plexiglass

Talon Bookend with Leather Body by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
bookshelf staple. The black leather body and the soft-edged carbon fibre and oiled walnut base and top allow
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2010s Indian Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Talon Bookend with Leather Body by Madheke
Talon Bookend with Leather Body by Madheke
H 8.27 in W 2.45 in D 5.99 in
Bronze Tabletop Vintage Duck Statuette, Lost Wax with Fine Details
Located in Yonkers, NY
home, this bronze duck could perch elegantly on a mantel, bookshelf, or desk, bringing a touch of
Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

English Egg Prints from the 20th Century in Custom Wooden Frames, Priced Each
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Alternatively, place a solitary print on a bookshelf among literary classics, blending art and literature. For
Category

20th Century English Prints

Materials

Paper, Glass, Wood

Polished Brass Bull and Bear Bookends Paperweights Wall Street
Located in North Hollywood, CA
bookshelf no matter what style you're going for. This stylish set of the Classic bull and bear battling up
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

American Art Deco Polished Brass Bull and Bear Bookends Paperweights 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
bookshelf no matter what style you're going for. This stylish set of the Classic bull and bear battling up
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Brass

Edison 35mm Projecting Kinetoscope, Hand Crank Patented 1897, Built Ca. 1910 OBO
By Thomas A. Edison
Located in Dallas, US
the most classic yet refined (improved) 35mm hand crank cinema projectors and was invented by Thomas
Category

Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

"Evening Living Room" Oil on wood panel, interiors living room scene, light airy
Located in Jersey City, NJ
fan, wooden floor, couches, lamps, bookshelf, chairs; beautifully rendered light with glow and
Category

2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Oak Abstract Round Fundamenta 66 Sleek Lines, Solid Craft by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
embodies designs that are essential – the classic shapes and essential lines that form the basis of every
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Night Stands

Materials

Hardwood

Round Fundamenta 64 Unique Geometric Style, Solid Construction by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
collection embodies designs that are essential – the classic shapes and essential lines that form the basis
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Round Oak Fundamenta Table 63 Geometric Flair, Contemporary Look by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
collection embodies designs that are essential – the classic shapes and essential lines that form the basis
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Geometric Round Top Fundamenta 65 Chic Design, Oak Finish by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
embodies designs that are essential – the classic shapes and essential lines that form the basis of every
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Round Top Fundamenta Table 61 Abstract Oak, Sleek Design by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
embodies designs that are essential – the classic shapes and essential lines that form the basis of every
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Round Top Fundamenta Table 53 Abstract Shapes, Oak Elegance by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
embodies designs that are essential – the classic shapes and essential lines that form the basis of every
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Round Wood Fundamenta Coffee 54 Sleek Geometry, Walnut Craft by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
embodies designs that are essential – the classic shapes and essential lines that form the basis of every
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Round Top Fundamenta Coffee 52 Abstract Oak, Stylish Design by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
embodies designs that are essential – the classic shapes and essential lines that form the basis of every
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

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