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How long can bookshelves be without sagging?

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How long can bookshelves be without sagging?
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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Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Low-Profile Teak Bookcase w/ Glass Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood, Teak

French 19th Century Pine and Glass Door Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A capacious, 19th century French Louis Philippe style bibliothèque, handcrafted of pine with a row of four glass-front doors for displaying treasured books, heirlooms, and other coll...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases

Materials

Brass

English Boat Form Etagere Black Lacquer Fish Decoupage Collection Bookshelf
Located in Shreveport, LA
English Boat Form Etagere Black Lacquer Fish Decoupage Collection Bookshelf. Direct from England, a striking boat-form etagere (bookcase) featuring gilt fish decoupage on a deep bla...
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Vintage 1950s British Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Danish Modern Mid century Rosewood Bookcase Stereo media Record shelf unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful simple Danish modern mid century rosewood wide Media audio record bookcase shlef unit. Has adjustable shelves. Amazing rosewood grain! In great vintage condition, circa 196...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Bookcase in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase, mahogany, Denmark, design 1928 Modular sideboard or book case by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is constructed from eleme...
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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'E22' Wall Unit or Bookcase in Wood and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, bookcase or wall unit, model 'E22', lacquered steel, lacquered aluminum, wood, glass, Italy, design 1957. This sleek, wall-mounted shelving unit, crafted ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

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