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How long can bookshelves be without sagging?
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How long bookshelves can be without sagging depends on the overall strength of the materials and the quality of the craftsmanship. However, most manufacturers make bookshelves up to 30 to 36 inches in length. Shop an assortment of bookcases on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
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White Surfer Bookcase, Bookshelves, Design object
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
"Add a Touch of Contemporary Artistry to Your Space with the White Surfer Bookcase Bookshelves Design Object
Elevate your interior decor with the White...
Category
2010s Turkish Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique Pair English Flame Mahogany Library Breakfront Bookcases 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of antique Victorian flame mahogany four door library breakfront bookcases, masterfully crafted in rich solid mahogany, and Circa 1860 in date.
This magnifi...
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Traditional Oak Bookcase
Located in Bradenton, FL
A traditional wooden bookcase made of oak with oak veneers. The solid oak frame supports four oak veneered shelves behind two glass doors. The doors open with round brass mushroom kn...
Category
Late 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
$1,495
19th Century French Restauration Style Mahogany Bookcase, Vitrine, Bibliotheque
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid nineteenth century French Restauration style bookcase or vitrine is constructed of solid mahogany and features a bronze plaque at the crown detailed with symmetrical leaves,...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Restauration Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase, C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase, C1910
Measures- 66.5"H x 11.25"W x...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Mid-century modern wooden bookcase cabinet modular by Jan De Vries, Italy, 1970s
By Maisa
Located in Nicolosi, IT
A true exemplar of 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern design, this modular bookcase system was created by Jan De Vries for Maisa di Seveso. Its playful yet refined composition consists...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rattan, Wood
