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Poul Cadovius 'Royal System' teak desk shelf and brass brackets, 1960s Denmark
By Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
This Mid-Century teak wall-mounted shelving system, made by Danish designer Poul Cadovius . This shelf is mounted on teak risers and brass patinated brackets.
The shelf can be used ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 19.69 in W 31.5 in D 18.9 in
Maison Jansen Hollywood Regency Chrome and Brass Étagère
By Maison Jansen
Located in Redding, CT
Maison Jansen Hollywood Regency Chrome and Brass Étagère . Timeless and sophisticated style shelving with two-tone brass and chrome finish and ample storage with five glass shelves....
Category
1970s European Hollywood Regency Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Mid-Century Assymetrical Woven Rattan Wrapped Modernist Étagères, 1970s, Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Southampton, NJ
Pair of Coastal Wrapped Rattan Etageres after Milo Baughman in nice vintage condition. Features sculptural form with new custom 3/8" glass shelving.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Glass
H 78.5 in W 36 in D 14 in
Franco Albini for Bonacina Bamboo and Rattan Corner Etagere, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Naples, IT
Rattan corner shelf by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy 1960, made with bamboo canes and wavy edge. Very good condition.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
H 34.65 in W 12.6 in D 14.18 in
Jim Rose - Repurposed Steel Bookcase in Natural Rusted Patina, Art Furniture
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a totally functional five shelved bookcase is made from repurposed steel, patinaed to a natural rush finish. Modeled after Shaker furniture, this modern industrial statement...
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1990s American Shaker Used Book Shelves
Materials
Steel
H 100.5 in W 49.5 in D 14 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Attr. Macey Four Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase, Circa 1910
By Macey Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase attributed to Macey offers quarter sawn oak construction with four stacks, each having pull out glass doors, raised on ogee base, c1910
...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Used Book Shelves
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 53.5 in W 34 in D 13.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Globe Wernicke Three Stack Barrister Bookcase
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers oak construction with three stacks, each having a pull out glass door, raised on straight legs, maker label as pho...
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Used Book Shelves
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 50.5 in W 34.5 in D 11.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Gunn School Mahogany Three Stack Barrister Bookcase c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique /arts and Crafts bookcase in the manner of Gunn offers paneled mahogany construction with three stacks each having pull-out glass doors, raised on ogee base, and with /GRM...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Used Book Shelves
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 44.5 in W 34.25 in D 14.25 in
Midcentury Triangular Bamboo and Rattan Italian Corner Shelves, 1970s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury triangular bamboo and rattan corner shelves. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s after Franco Albini.
The triangular structure is in bam...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
H 34.65 in W 23.23 in D 11.82 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Lundstrom Mission Oak Stack Barrister Bookcase, c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Barrister bookcase by Lundstrom offers quarter sawn oak construction with three stacks, each having pull out glass doors and raised on straight and square le...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Used Book Shelves
Materials
Oak, Glass
H 49 in W 33.75 in D 11 in
Emerald Green Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase Room Divider by Lou Hodges, 1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This absolute show-stopper modular bookcase refinished in gorgeous emerald green cerused oak is by Lou Hodges, designed and produced in California in the 1970s and 1980s. You can con...
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1970s American Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
H 80 in W 92.5 in D 17.75 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase by Hale, circa 1910
By Hale
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts barrister bookcase by Hale offers oak construction with four stacks, each having pull out glass doors, raised on an ogee base, maker label as photographed, c...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Used Book Shelves
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 58.25 in W 38.25 in D 14 in
Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) ca. 82,5 x 40 / 50 x 203 cm
Elevate your living space with this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true master...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 79.93 in W 32.68 in D 19.69 in
Prouve Style French Blue Steel Shelving Unit
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
French metal etagere in original turquoise paint; can be corner shelving or freestanding.
Avantgarden Ltd. cultivates unexpected and exceptional lighting, furniture and design. To v...
Category
1950s French Industrial Used Book Shelves
Materials
Steel
Antique Arts & Crafts Gunn Mahogany Four Stack Barrister Bookcase circa 1890
By GUNN
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts barrister bookcase by Gunn offers mahogany construction with four stacks, each having pull out glass doors and seated on ogee base as photographed, c1890
Me...
Category
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Used Book Shelves
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
H 58 in W 34.25 in D 14.25 in
Vintage Danish Teak Modular Wall Unit 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak modular wall unit 1960s
Danish Mid-century modern shelving system in teak with golden brackets. Cabinet and shelves can be placed as desired. This set can be use...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
French Riviera Two-Tier Wall Shelf in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely Mid-Century two tier wall shelf in bamboo and rattan. Vivai del Sud likely designed this beautiful piece in Italy in the 1970s.
This structure is made in bamboo canes with th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
Vintage Book Rack, Anglo Indian, Novel Rest, Bookshelf, Art Deco, Circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage book rack. An Anglo-Indian, mahogany novel rest, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1940.
Display your favourite small books in eye-catching fashion
Presents ...
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Mid-20th Century British Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 7.68 in W 16.34 in D 8.08 in
20th Century, Vitrine with Fine Inlay in the Dutch Baroque Style Mahogany Veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Light mahogany and maple on solid wood. Very rich, Baroque inlaid work. High-corpuscular body. On balustrade-shaped legs connected with an X-shaped ridge. Above two-wise frame base w...
Category
20th Century Dutch Baroque Used Book Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
H 86.62 in W 47.25 in D 13.78 in
Pair of Hanging Bedside Tables in Solid Elm, House Regain, France, 1970s
By Maison Regain
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
These original hanging tables are very interesting in a small bed room because of their size and fixing system. They can also be used as shells, they are very solid thanks to the mas...
Category
1970s French Used Book Shelves
Materials
Elm
Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Etagere, Ebonized Wood, Brass, Austria circa 1910
Located in Regensburg, DE
Rare small Jugendstil / Art Nouveau etagere or shelf from Austria around 1900-1920.
Multiple columns and 4 boards/levels. Ebonized (black polished) beech wood. Brass bases, capitals ...
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Early 19th Century European Jugendstil Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 41.54 in W 13.39 in D 11.11 in
Mid Century Federal Style Mahogany Corner Etagere
Located in Germantown, MD
A mid Century Federal Style Mahogany Corner Etagere in great vintage condition. Measures 26" in width, 18" in depth and stands 53 tall. Bottom shelf clearance is 12 and upper shelf c...
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Used Book Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Boho Restoration Hardware Etagere
By Restoration Hardware
Located in west palm beach, FL
Revitalize your space with this Vintage Boho Restoration Hardware Étagère. A fusion of eclectic Bohemian style and American craftsmanship, this piece from Restoration Hardware adds a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
1950s Wall shelf, Poul Cadovius
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic shelving system from the 1950s. The high-quality containers and shelves are veneered in teak. The system consists of eleven shelves, one container with sliding doors, one con...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood, Teak
Oversized Custom Designed Black Metal Wall-Mounted Etagere/ Shelves (TWO Avail)
Located in East Hampton, NY
WE have available TWO of these phenomenal etagere/ shelving system that mounts to your wall and provides 5 deep and wide shelves. VERY solid and industrial style - custom designed f...
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2010s American Post-Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 98.5 in W 51 in D 18.5 in
Great French Wrought Iron Wine Rack Storage Locker by Rigidex Holding 50 Bottles
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and practical, Industrial style wine rack.
If you are a wine enthousiast and you like the timeless, industrial style then we may have the ideal wine cabinet for you. This ...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron
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H 45 in W 22 in D 15.5 in
1950s Shelving System, Nils Strinning
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Neuss, NW
Original String shelf designed in 1949 by Nils Strinning in ash veneer. The system consists of four metal ladders in white with two shelves and a hinged desk with foldable stand.
Th...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Wall Mounted Cabinet by Pierre Guariche for la Plagne, circa 1968
By Pierre Guariche
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Hanging cabinet designed by Pierre Guariche: rectangular in shape, it is made of pine plywood with two white melamine hinged doors.
Provenance: furniture designed by Pierre Guariche...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Plywood
Rare Headboard by Charlotte Perriand, France circa 1970
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
We like the graphic effect of this rectangular headboard in solid pine designer by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs.
The top part has an openwork strip with a grid pattern. The cent...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Danish Teak Cado Single Bay Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Raleigh, NC
Designed in the 1960’s by Poul Cadovius, Denmark. These units are fantastic storage systems, and display units. Totally modular and functional. This unit features a refinished 4 draw...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood, Teak
Industrial Standing Bookshelf/ Display Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Industrial Shelf or Display Stand, said to be from the Philadelphia Navy yards. This is so perfect to use in so many places and ways! Sturdy and Solid! The top can unscrew for eas...
Category
1930s American Industrial Used Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Arts and Crafts Oak 3 Shelf Bookcase
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Oak 3 Shelf Bookcase
This small Oak bookcase has an open front and is enclosed at the sides
The bookcase is made in oak with stylised flowers decorating the sides ...
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1910s Arts and Crafts Used Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
606 Shelving system, Dieter Rams for Vitsœ
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Neuss, NW
Modular 606 shelving system by Dieter Rams for Vitsœ from the 1960s. High-quality construction consisting of three aluminium E Tracks and two containers with sliding doors.
Quality ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
WKS-192 Wall shelf, WK Möbel
By WK Möbel, Dieter Reinhold
Located in Neuss, NW
Rare WKS-192 shelving system by Dieter Reinhold for WK Möbel from the 1960s. High-quality container with drawer, 14 shelves made of solid teak and four metal rails made of anodized a...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Tomado Shelving System by D. Dekker, Netherlands, 1960s
By Tomado, D. Dekker 1
Located in Verviers, BE
Tomado Shelving System by D. Dekker, Netherlands, 1960s
Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any further questions.
With Best Wishes
Geert Niessen
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Antique English Bookcase Stepback Bookshelf Display Cabinet Oak c. 1900s
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Oak Bookcase or Display Shelf/Cabinet ~~c. 1900s
PERFECT for displaying your favorite antique books or collectibles~~top surface above shelves is flat for ...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Used Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
Poul Cadovius small Teak Royal Wall System 1950/60 Denmark
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice small Wall system . Two shelves and One Teak Cabinet
with sliding doors . Design by Poul Cadovius for Royal system
1960s . complete with hardware .
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
Pink Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase Room Divider by Lou Hodges, 1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This absolute show-stopper modular bookcase refinished in gorgeous pink cerused oak with contrasting white grain is by Lou Hodges, designed and produced in California in the 1970s an...
Category
1970s American Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
California Modern Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase Room Divider by Lou Hodges, 1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 157.5 inch wide pink cerused oak modular wall bookcase, which is finished on the back so can also be used as a floating room divider, is by Lou Hodges and was designed and produ...
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1970s American Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
H 76 in W 34.75 in D 18 in
Mahogany Dresser by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s USA
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome mahogany dresser by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Two shelves flank each side with 5 drawers running down the middle. 2 thick wave panels on the front of the dresser form slidi...
Category
1950s American Used Book Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Carl Malmsten pine cabinet, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1950s.
Produced in Sweden. Good condition.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Pine
Carl Malmsten 'Släden' nesting tables, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1960s.
Produced in Sweden by Åfors Möbelfabrik.
Good condition.
Central table: H 57 cm × L 70,5 cm × W 41 cm
Small tables: H 53.5 cm × L 36.5 c...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
American Arts & Crafts Oak Paper Rack Shelves In The Charles Rohlfs Manner
By Charles Rohlfs
Located in Norwich, GB
Unusual American Arts & Crafts oak paper rack shelves in the Charles Rohlfs manner. Circa 1900.
Made in solid oak, the shelves have a sinuous design frieze to each side. The shelf e...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Used Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
H 36.62 in W 18.51 in D 13 in
Alvar Aalto Wall Shelf Model B 114, 1950s for Artek
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This type wall shelf by Alvar Aalto is very sought after. There is just not enough of them to go around.
As one can see from the archive picture the shelf can be joined with a mirro...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Birch, Oak
1950's School Gym Bar Rails - Towel Rails
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's School Gym Bar Rails - Towel Rails
1950's School Gym Bar Rails - Towel Rails. We recently cleared an old college gym in Yorkshire, the walls were lined with classic 'Southampt...
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1950s English Used Book Shelves
Materials
Pine
1940's Small Oak French Atelier Filing Bank Of Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940's Small Oak French Atelier Filing Bank Of Drawers.
1940's Small Oak French Atelier Filing Bank Of Drawers. Very original French solid oak drawer unit. Solid oak carcass with g...
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1940s French Used Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
California Modern Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase Room Divider by Lou Hodges, 1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 80's light blue cerused oak modular wall bookcase, which is finished on the back so can also be used as a floating room divider, is by Lou Hodges and was designed and produced i...
Category
1970s American Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
H 76 in W 159.5 in D 18 in
Heavily Textured Swedish Pine Shelving Unit
Located in London, GB
Simple well executed design, constructed almost entirely using wooden dowels and pegs (rather than nails).
Reminiscent of the works of Axel Einar Hijorth & the textured finishes of ...
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1940s Swedish Used Book Shelves
Materials
Pine
Gold Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase Room Divider by Lou Hodges, 1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ready to be that statement piece you need in the room, this gold cerused oak modular wall bookcase, which is finished on the back so can also be used as a floating room divider, is b...
Category
1970s American Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
Alberto Smania Chrome and Bamboo Shelving System, 1967
By Smania
Located in Budapest, HU
This 1970’s shelving unit is stylishly crafted from chromed brass, featuring decorative bamboo sections and four smoked glass tops. While there are some indications of wear and abras...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Chrome
A Large Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Välipala Modular Shelf Unit, HMN
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Mikko Nupponen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Hiort af Ornäs designed this type shelf in the 1950s. It is called the `Välipala hylly` in Finnish, and it has become a classic a long time ago. Actually, it has been taken again int...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Birch, Teak
H 64.57 in W 120.08 in D 18.51 in
Swedish Modern Bookshelves
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Hammarö, SE
Amazin bookshelves in the manner of Axel-Einar Hjort. Made in scandinavia in the first part of 20th century.
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20th Century Swedish Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Pine
Italian Teak, Black Metal and Brass Midcentury Bookshelves Roomdivider
By Poggi, Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This bookshelves was produced in Italy by SELEX in the 1960s. Thanks to its adjustable height ( 278 - 284,5 /285 cm max) it can be placed against a wall or anywhere in a room, used ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 112.01 in W 64.77 in D 15.56 in
Storage Unit with Light and Mirror by Studio Mundici for Area Casa, 1980s
Located in Brussels, BE
Storage Unit with Light and Mirror by Studio Mundici for Area Casa, 1980s
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 95.28 in W 64.97 in D 21.66 in
Shelving system ENETRI, Niels Gammelgaard
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Neuss, NW
helving system ENETRI by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA from the 2000s. New edition of the GUIDE system from 1985. Powder-coated metal frame in white with four chipboard shelves in white...
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Early 2000s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Brutalist Single Carved Oak Wall Shelf by Guillerme & Chambron
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century oak wall shelf by Guillerme et Chambron. Beautiful single oak shelf with carved wood accents and wood pegs. In original condition with wear and some visible patina consis...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
H 10.5 in W 25.5 in D 5.25 in
Oak shelf model RY21 by Hans J. Wegner, design 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in PARIS, FR
Practical and elegant wall shelf designed by Hans Wegner. Made by Ry Møbler in Denmark in the 1950s. The RY21 model is a designer classic, here in oiled solid oak. With two partition...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Modern Modular Bookshelf with opening drawers, Italy 1960 's
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A Mid Century Modern Modular teak book shelf manufactured in Italy in the 1960 's. Iron frame with brass feet and two particular wood drawers and three shelves that can be positioned...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 78.75 in W 66.54 in D 18.9 in
Kai Kristiansen Wall Unit Aksel Kjersgaard Oak Shelf Mode 132 Denmark 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Basel, BS
Kai Kristiansen double wall unit, model No. 132 in oak, made by Aksel Kjersgaard in Denmark in the 1960s.
Serves as a beautiful entrance furniture, shelf or bedside table. Two pull ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
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Stainless Steel
H 6.11 in W 35.04 in D 9.85 in
Mogens Koch Pair of Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch pair of bookcases in mahogany. Executed by Rud Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves
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Mahogany
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Used Book Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of used book shelves available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, all used book shelves available were constructed with great care. Used book shelves have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Used book shelves are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Used book shelves have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Poul Cadovius, Nils Nisse Strinning and String Design AB are consistently popular.
How Much are Used Book Shelves?
Prices for used book shelves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used book shelves begin at $1 and can go as high as $125,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.
Finding the Right Shelves for You
From valuable historical memorabilia to rare architectural models to priceless family photos, there’s no shortage of collectibles and curiosities worthy of adorning your home. Why not take the time to find the ideal antique, new or vintage shelves for your treasured trinkets?
For every space and object, there’s sure to be a wall-mounted or sturdy floor solution that matches your shelving needs on 1stDibs. And while shelves should technically stick out from your wall, they shouldn’t from the rest of your decor.
Because you can find shelves made with a wide variety of materials today, everything from teak to brass, your shelving can seamlessly support your existing color scheme and design style. An arrangement of shelves from floor to ceiling can turn your wall into a proud storage space for displaying artwork, decorative objects and books. Options abound with regard to shelving for the latter, as furniture designers know that literature creates an inviting atmosphere in any room, and one of the simplest ways to integrate books into an interior design is with the right shelves or bookcase.
Elegant shelving is a must for a happy home office or library, but a sharp shelving system can freshen up virtually any room in your home. Proudly display your vintage dinner plates and other tableware with open shelving in the kitchen or tuck away linens in big baskets on shelves in your bathroom if you’re navigating life without a proper linen closet.
On 1stDibs, find a wide range of shelves that includes everything from mid-century modern floating shelves to decorative Chinese shelves dating from the 18th century to contemporary statement-making structures that are as provocative as they are convenient.
Questions About Used Book Shelves
- How were book presses used?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A book press was used to bind books with pressure. When a book is placed in the center of the press, the platen is lowered to firmly press the book to hold its shape. Today, book presses are a popular home decor choice for collectors and avid book readers alike. Shop a selection of vintage book presses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Tempered glass is used most often for shelving. It is five to six times stronger than ordinary glass and provides better protection and safety. Shop a variety of vintage and antique tempered glass on 1stDibs.
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Orange Book Shelf
Royal System Teak
Vintage Ladder Shelves
Vintage Wood Corner Wall Shelf
Adrian Pearsall Black Table
Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Table
Cadovius Teak Shelf
Danish Rosewood Bedroom Set
Desk By Kai Kristiansen
Glass Shelving Etagere Chrome
Ladder Shelving
Mahogany Etagere Three Tier
Midcentury Modern Rosewood Wall System
Paul Evans Patchwork Cabinet
Pearsall Brutalist Table