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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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Flexible Wood Bookcase, Italy, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Flexible wood bookcase, Italy, 1980s
Structure lacquered in black and shelves in red.
It bends
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Italian Modern Colored Solid Wood Bookcase, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern colored solid wood bookcase, 1980s
Solid wood bookcase painted in black, yellow
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Gunni Omann Midcentury Scandinavian Wood Bookcase, 1960s
By Gunni Omann, Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design dark wood bookcase designed by Gunni Omann and produced by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
19th Century Antique Solid Poplar Wood Bookcase
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian antique in solid poplar wood bookcase. Very linear and essential perfect to be combined
Category
Antique 1850s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Poplar
A large early 20th-century Lacquered Elm Wood Bookcase
Located in Kastrup, DK
A large early 20th-century elm wood bookcase from China.
This piece features 16 square cubbies (4x4
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Design Dark Wood Bookcase, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design dark wood bookcase with variable height position of shelves
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
