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1940s Bookshelf

Lewis Butler Chippendale Display Shelf, Etagere, Bookshelf, Circa 1940s
By Lewis Butler for Knoll
Located in Germantown, MD
Very rare Lewis Butler Chippendale display shelf, Etagere, bookshelf, Circa 1940s. Just great for
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Lewis Butler Chippendale Display Shelf, Etagere, Bookshelf, Circa 1940s
Lewis Butler Chippendale Display Shelf, Etagere, Bookshelf, Circa 1940s

Lewis Butler Chippendale Display Shelf, Etagere, Bookshelf, Circa 1940s

H 52.5 in W 16 in D 12.5 in
1940s Frankson Furniture Mahogany Chippendale 4-Tier Narrow Bookcase Bookshelf
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th century Frankson furniture Chippendale Solid mahogany narrow bookcase, bookshelf
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

1940s Frankson Furniture Mahogany Chippendale 4-Tier Narrow Bookcase Bookshelf
1940s Frankson Furniture Mahogany Chippendale 4-Tier Narrow Bookcase Bookshelf

1940s Frankson Furniture Mahogany Chippendale 4-Tier Narrow Bookcase Bookshelf

H 45 in W 24 in D 9.75 in
Bookshelf in birch by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Goteborg, SE
After launching his career in Finland during the early modernist period in the 1930's, the Finnish
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Birch

Bookshelf in birch by Alvar Aalto
Bookshelf in birch by Alvar Aalto

Bookshelf in birch by Alvar Aalto

H 33.47 in W 35.44 in D 11.42 in
Thaden-Jordan 1940’s Herbert Von Thaden Mid Century Modern Bentwood Buffet
By Herbert Von Thaden
Located in Thiensville, WI
Thaden-Jordan 1940’s Herbert Von Thaden Mid Century Modern Bentwood Buffet • As designed by
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Thaden-Jordan 1940’s Herbert Von Thaden Mid Century Modern Bentwood Buffet
Thaden-Jordan 1940’s Herbert Von Thaden Mid Century Modern Bentwood Buffet

Thaden-Jordan 1940’s Herbert Von Thaden Mid Century Modern Bentwood Buffet

H 55.25 in W 48.5 in D 18 in
Modernist Bookshelf from Walnut Veneer
Located in Chicago, IL
the 1930s and 1940s Hungarian furniture was known throughout Central Europe for its quality and
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Late 20th Century Hungarian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Modernist Bookshelf from Walnut Veneer
Modernist Bookshelf from Walnut Veneer

Modernist Bookshelf from Walnut Veneer

H 102.75 in W 100 in D 15 in
Self Standing Bookshelf by Vittorio Dassi, 1970s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Roma, IT
Self standing bookshelf is an original design item realized in the 1970s by Vittorio Dassi. An
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Vintage 1970s Italian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Self Standing Bookshelf by Vittorio Dassi, 1970s
Self Standing Bookshelf by Vittorio Dassi, 1970s

Self Standing Bookshelf by Vittorio Dassi, 1970s

H 80.71 in W 98.43 in D 16.15 in
1930s Colonial Revival Style Turned and Veneered Occasional Bookshelf Table
Located in Lomita, CA
example. The style is colonial revival, popular during the 1930s to 1940s. The rectangular shaped table
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Early 20th Century American Colonial Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1930s Colonial Revival Style Turned and Veneered Occasional Bookshelf Table
1930s Colonial Revival Style Turned and Veneered Occasional Bookshelf Table

1930s Colonial Revival Style Turned and Veneered Occasional Bookshelf Table

H 17 in W 24 in D 12 in
Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf in Hardwood, Brass & Steel Geraldo de Barros Brazil
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
pioneer of abstract photography in Brazil in the 1940's (his works are part of the MoMa collection
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Vintage 1950s South American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf in Hardwood, Brass & Steel Geraldo de Barros Brazil
Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf in Hardwood, Brass & Steel Geraldo de Barros Brazil

Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf in Hardwood, Brass & Steel Geraldo de Barros Brazil

H 79.14 in W 61.03 in D 16.07 in
Ico Parisi, Italian Mid-Century Large Bookshelf in Rosewood and Ashwood, 1950
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milan, IT
Ico Parisi, Italian Mid-Century Bookshelf in Rosewood and Ashwood, circa 1950 Ico Parisi was an
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Ico Parisi, Italian Mid-Century Large Bookshelf in Rosewood and Ashwood, 1950
Ico Parisi, Italian Mid-Century Large Bookshelf in Rosewood and Ashwood, 1950

Ico Parisi, Italian Mid-Century Large Bookshelf in Rosewood and Ashwood, 1950

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H 88.19 in W 150.4 in D 22.84 in
1940s Italian Art Deco Walnut Newly Upholstered Open Armchair Office Desk Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
detailed decors of the legs, sides and back. Ideal as office desk chair as well as next to a bookshelf or
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940s Italian Art Deco Walnut Newly Upholstered Open Armchair Office Desk Chair
1940s Italian Art Deco Walnut Newly Upholstered Open Armchair Office Desk Chair

1940s Italian Art Deco Walnut Newly Upholstered Open Armchair Office Desk Chair

H 34.26 in W 20.48 in D 22.05 in
Art Deco Wooden Asian Elephant Bookends Hand Carved Rosewood India 1940s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage Asian hand-carved wood elephant bookends. Vintage 1940s wooden bookends with carved
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Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Rosewood

Art Deco Wooden Asian Elephant Bookends Hand Carved Rosewood India 1940s
Art Deco Wooden Asian Elephant Bookends Hand Carved Rosewood India 1940s

Art Deco Wooden Asian Elephant Bookends Hand Carved Rosewood India 1940s

H 7 in W 7 in D 3.25 in
Vintage Magician Magic Suitcase Hand Painted Folk Art
Located in Santa Monica, CA
paintings. Great bookshelf display.
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Fabric, Canvas

Vintage Magician Magic Suitcase Hand Painted Folk Art
Vintage Magician Magic Suitcase Hand Painted Folk Art

Vintage Magician Magic Suitcase Hand Painted Folk Art

H 12 in W 11 in D 6 in
Venetian Burl Patchwork Bookcase Cabinet Narrow Server
Located in Forney, TX
Elegant vintage Italian patchwork open bookcase or buffet. circa 1930s/1940s Hand-crafted in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Beech, Maple, Olive, Walnut, Burl

Venetian Burl Patchwork Bookcase Cabinet Narrow Server
Venetian Burl Patchwork Bookcase Cabinet Narrow Server

Venetian Burl Patchwork Bookcase Cabinet Narrow Server

H 43.75 in W 50 in D 13.25 in
Modernist Carved Wooden Head, Man with Helmet
Located in Norwalk, CT
Apparently unsigned. Reminiscent of the style of 1940s WPA artists, this resolute head is carved
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Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Wood

Modernist Carved Wooden Head, Man with Helmet
Modernist Carved Wooden Head, Man with Helmet

Modernist Carved Wooden Head, Man with Helmet

H 13.25 in W 7.75 in D 7.5 in
Pair of Red Painted Wood Anvil Models from Late 19th Century England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Brooks Lye red painted wooden anvil models from 1940s England. Now produced under the name
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of Red Painted Wood Anvil Models from Late 19th Century England
Pair of Red Painted Wood Anvil Models from Late 19th Century England

Pair of Red Painted Wood Anvil Models from Late 19th Century England

H 11.5 in W 23 in D 5 in
Art Deco Airplane Sculpture of the Boeing 314 Clipper Cast Aluminium
Located in North Hollywood, CA
by the Art Deco era of the 1930s and 1940s, showcasing the iconic Boeing 312 Pan Am Flying Clipper
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Art Deco Airplane Sculpture of the Boeing 314 Clipper Cast Aluminium
Art Deco Airplane Sculpture of the Boeing 314 Clipper Cast Aluminium

Art Deco Airplane Sculpture of the Boeing 314 Clipper Cast Aluminium

H 9.5 in W 12.5 in D 9 in
1940s Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Mahogany Bookshelf End Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
From the 1940s Dunbar Enduring Modern catalog is model # 2193, a single large end table with lower
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

1940s Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Mahogany Bookshelf End Table
1940s Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Mahogany Bookshelf End Table

1940s Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Mahogany Bookshelf End Table

H 23 in W 32 in D 32 in

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Jacques Adnet Leather Bookshelf

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Ico Parisi Magazine Stand/Bookshelf

Ico Parisi Magazine Stand/Bookshelf

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Pair of 1940's Spanish "La Coruna" Harbour Buoys
Pair of 1940's Spanish "La Coruna" Harbour Buoys

Pair of 1940's Spanish "La Coruna" Harbour Buoys

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Rare modernist bedside bookshelf by J.M. Rathousky

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French Steel and Brass Baker's Rack, 1940s
French Steel and Brass Baker's Rack, 1940s

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H 94 in W 32 in D 11 in
Pair of French Painted Corbels, circa 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian carved wood painted corbels, circa 1920s. Great wall accent or bookshelf for any
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Neoclassical Bookends

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of French Painted Corbels, circa 1940s
Pair of French Painted Corbels, circa 1940s

Pair of French Painted Corbels, circa 1940s

H 10 in W 9 in L 10 in
Grosfeld House Vitrine in White Lacquer Lucite & Antiqued Mirror
By Grosfeld House
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Vitrine designed by Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House, circa 1940's. Relacquered in white, and
Category

Vintage 1940s American Vitrines

Grosfeld House Vitrine in White Lacquer Lucite & Antiqued Mirror
Grosfeld House Vitrine in White Lacquer Lucite & Antiqued Mirror

Grosfeld House Vitrine in White Lacquer Lucite & Antiqued Mirror

H 78 in W 42 in D 18 in
Gilbert Rohde "Paldao Group" Cabinet or Media Center
Located in Atlanta, GA
Miller, circa 1940's. It is constructed of wonderfully grained exotic paldao wood with sculptural brass
Category

Vintage 1940s American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Gilbert Rohde "Paldao Group" Cabinet or Media Center
Gilbert Rohde "Paldao Group" Cabinet or Media Center

Gilbert Rohde "Paldao Group" Cabinet or Media Center

H 42 in W 40 in D 17 in
Iron Golf Course Hole Marker Signs
Located in Santa Monica, CA
sand. Found at a golf course in Scotland. Great table top or bookshelf piece. These are priced at
Category

Vintage 1940s Scottish More Furniture and Collectibles

Iron Golf Course Hole Marker Signs
Iron Golf Course Hole Marker Signs

Iron Golf Course Hole Marker Signs

H 8.5 in W 15 in D 10 in
Rare Paul Frankl Desk
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
detail. Also, small open bookshelf on backside of desk. Solid brass hardware pulls with cork detail
Category

20th Century American Desks

Materials

Brass

Rare Paul Frankl Desk
Rare Paul Frankl Desk

Rare Paul Frankl Desk

H 29 in W 60 in D 27 in
Industrial Pipe Rack
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Industrial iron bookshelf constructed of pipe racks with glass shelves.
Category

20th Century American Shelves

Materials

Iron

Industrial Pipe Rack
Industrial Pipe Rack

Industrial Pipe Rack

H 51.5 in W 40.5 in D 12.5 in
Jacques Adnet Side Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
iron wire bookshelf.
Category

20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Jacques Adnet Side Table
Jacques Adnet Side Table

Jacques Adnet Side Table

H 19.5 in W 20.5 in D 14.5 in
Charles Dudouyt Console Table
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
entry piece of bookshelf or even a bar table!.  
Category

Vintage 1940s French Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Charles Dudouyt Console Table
Charles Dudouyt Console Table

Charles Dudouyt Console Table

H 26.5 in W 45 in D 17.25 in
Adjustable Clamping Lamp
By Bryant
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A patinated brass "bookshelf" lamp with an oversize spring-clip clamp base (and a 'keyhole' for
Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Clamping Lamp
Adjustable Clamping Lamp

Adjustable Clamping Lamp

H 8 in W 11 in D 6.5 in
Jacques Adnet Side Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
hardware detailing and angular iron wire bookshelf built-in.
Category

20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Jacques Adnet Side Table
Jacques Adnet Side Table

Jacques Adnet Side Table

H 20 in W 21 in D 14.75 in
Large Industrial Metal Shelving Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
for a great bookshelf or kitchen pantry. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer)
Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Shelves

Large Industrial Metal Shelving Unit
Large Industrial Metal Shelving Unit

Large Industrial Metal Shelving Unit

H 67 in W 38 in D 25 in
Table Attributed to Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
leather top. Brass hardware detailing and angular iron wire bookshelf built-in to access from both sides
Category

Mid-20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Table Attributed to Jacques Adnet
Table Attributed to Jacques Adnet

Table Attributed to Jacques Adnet

H 19.75 in W 21 in D 15 in
Midentury Rosewood Wall-Unit Including Table, Desk, Curio Cabinet and Light
Located in Stamford, CT
into a small dining room table. Serving too many functions as a wall unit, bookshelf, bar for
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Midentury Rosewood Wall-Unit Including Table, Desk, Curio Cabinet and Light
Midentury Rosewood Wall-Unit Including Table, Desk, Curio Cabinet and Light

Midentury Rosewood Wall-Unit Including Table, Desk, Curio Cabinet and Light

H 84 in W 96 in L 84 in
Antique English Horse Snaffle Bit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
used as an interesting paperweight or accent on any bookshelf. The item has been stamped "Made in
Category

Vintage 1940s English More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique English Horse Snaffle Bit
Antique English Horse Snaffle Bit

Antique English Horse Snaffle Bit

H 3.63 in W 12 in D 0.88 in
Rare Evans Clark Modernist Room Divider / Book Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 1940's / Early 1950's room divider and/or bookshelf by Evans Clark for Glenn Of California
Category

Vintage 1950s American Bookcases

Rare Evans Clark Modernist Room Divider / Book Shelf
Rare Evans Clark Modernist Room Divider / Book Shelf

Rare Evans Clark Modernist Room Divider / Book Shelf

H 60.5 in W 64 in D 8 in
Vintage Folk Art See-Saw with Original Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the 1940s this child's see-saw was the go-to toy, handmade, and gathering over the years a
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Wood

Vintage Folk Art See-Saw with Original Patina
Vintage Folk Art See-Saw with Original Patina

Vintage Folk Art See-Saw with Original Patina

H 18 in W 70 in D 21 in
Vintage Polished Aluminium Airplane Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cartoon from the 1940s. The position on its incorporated stand gives the feeling as though this plane has
Category

Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Models and Miniatures

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Polished Aluminium Airplane Sculpture
Vintage Polished Aluminium Airplane Sculpture

Vintage Polished Aluminium Airplane Sculpture

H 9.5 in W 9 in D 12.5 in
Italian Art Deco Cabinet of Birch and Rosewood, 1930-1940
Located in Austin, TX
Handsome Italian cabinet, circa 1930s or 1940s, in deep rosewood and birch. The fine contrasting
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Birch, Rosewood

Italian Art Deco Cabinet of Birch and Rosewood, 1930-1940
Italian Art Deco Cabinet of Birch and Rosewood, 1930-1940

Italian Art Deco Cabinet of Birch and Rosewood, 1930-1940

H 64.25 in W 100.5 in D 20.5 in
Three Vintage Faux-Book Decorative Boxes from an Italian Winery, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
were used for an Italian winery during the 1940s. Each 'book' spine, with its white color tone, creates
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paper, Fabric

Three Vintage Faux-Book Decorative Boxes from an Italian Winery, circa 1940
Three Vintage Faux-Book Decorative Boxes from an Italian Winery, circa 1940

Three Vintage Faux-Book Decorative Boxes from an Italian Winery, circa 1940

H 15 in W 11 in L 15 in
Lewis Butler Chippendale Display Shelf, Etagere, Bookshelf, Circa 1940s
By Lewis Butler for Knoll
Located in Germantown, MD
Very rare Lewis Butler Chippendale display shelf, etagere, bookshelf, Circa 1940s. Just great for
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Lewis Butler Chippendale Display Shelf, Etagere, Bookshelf, Circa 1940s
Lewis Butler Chippendale Display Shelf, Etagere, Bookshelf, Circa 1940s

Lewis Butler Chippendale Display Shelf, Etagere, Bookshelf, Circa 1940s

H 50 in W 16 in D 11.25 in
Art Deco Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Sideboard Bar Cabinet Bookshelf
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian walnut, carved, three shelves sideboard cabinet in typical Art Deco design shape, wood and finish. This piece is ideal as open bookcase as well as bar cabinet sid...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Sideboard Bar Cabinet Bookshelf
Art Deco Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Sideboard Bar Cabinet Bookshelf

Art Deco Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Sideboard Bar Cabinet Bookshelf

H 41.74 in W 38.98 in D 14.97 in
1940s Slim Oak Cabinet Sideboard Desk with Open Folding Writing Working Top
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
the 1940s in Sweden consists; One adjustable bookshelf with adjustable supports a open folding top
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Beech, Oak

1940s Slim Oak Cabinet Sideboard Desk with Open Folding Writing Working Top
1940s Slim Oak Cabinet Sideboard Desk with Open Folding Writing Working Top

1940s Slim Oak Cabinet Sideboard Desk with Open Folding Writing Working Top

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H 30.32 in W 43.31 in D 11.03 in
Polished Brass Mallard Duck Head Bookends Sarreid Ltd Style 1940s a Pair
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
brass Mallard duck bust bookends, circa 1940. Pair of polished decorative solid brass duck head
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Polished Brass Mallard Duck Head Bookends Sarreid Ltd Style 1940s a Pair
Polished Brass Mallard Duck Head Bookends Sarreid Ltd Style 1940s a Pair

Polished Brass Mallard Duck Head Bookends Sarreid Ltd Style 1940s a Pair

H 6 in W 10 in D 4 in
Jacques Adnet Bookcase
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Original Jacques Adnet wall-mounted bookshelf covered with black skai and partially covered with
Category

Mid-20th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Jacques Adnet Bookcase
Jacques Adnet Bookcase

Jacques Adnet Bookcase

H 38.5 in W 25.5 in D 6.5 in
Jacques Adnet Side Table
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Slatted grooved top with inverted open bookshelf on one side. Great patina to wood and leather.   
Category

Vintage 1940s French Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Jacques Adnet Side Table
Jacques Adnet Side Table

Jacques Adnet Side Table

H 21.75 in W 30.5 in D 19 in
Collection of 23 Antique English Leather Law Books
Located in Port Chester, NY
1940s. One volume has gilt stamp on the front cover-see the final thumbnail. A gift particularly for a
Category

Antique 19th Century English Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Collection of 23 Antique English Leather Law Books
Collection of 23 Antique English Leather Law Books

Collection of 23 Antique English Leather Law Books

H 10 in W 45 in D 7 in
small lamp
Located in Seattle, WA
white pottery vase as small lamp. Newly rewired, perfect for bookshelf or table.
Category

American Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery, Wood

small lamp
small lamp

small lamp

H 15 in D 7 in
blacklacquered , highgloss 1940's desk
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
bookshelfs on the backside,it is like a sculpture and can float in the room.Refinished,hardware nickel.
Category

Vintage 1940s Desks

blacklacquered , highgloss 1940's desk
blacklacquered , highgloss 1940's desk

blacklacquered , highgloss 1940's desk

H 30 in W 50 in D 23 in
1940's walnut and rosewood desk
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A beautiful 1940's walnut and rosewwod desk with partial leather top. Teriffic brass hardware
Category

Vintage 1940s American Desks

Materials

Brass

1940's walnut and rosewood desk
1940's walnut and rosewood desk

1940's walnut and rosewood desk

H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
A-Frame Bookshelf
Located in New York, NY
Rolling iron A-frame cart with wonderful old painted patina. 4 adjustables shelves.
Category

20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Metal

A-Frame Bookshelf
A-Frame Bookshelf

A-Frame Bookshelf

H 6 in D 24 in
A-Frame Bookshelf
Located in New York, NY
Rolling iron A-frame cart with wonderful old painted patina. 4 adjustables shelves.
Category

20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Metal

A-Frame Bookshelf
A-Frame Bookshelf

A-Frame Bookshelf

H 6 in D 24 in
Paul Frankl Bookshelf Credenza
By Paul Frankl
Located in St. Louis, MO
Unique bookshelf by Paul Frankl for Johnson Bros.Two piece set with glass shelves resting on long
Category

Vintage 1940s American Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Paul Frankl Bookshelf Credenza
Paul Frankl Bookshelf Credenza

Paul Frankl Bookshelf Credenza

Heavy Metal Pipe Rack Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy industrial metal pipe rack with 3/4" thick glass shelves. Reads "YOHE Supply Co. Canton, Ohio" on base
Category

Vintage 1940s American Shelves

Heavy Metal Pipe Rack Bookshelf
Heavy Metal Pipe Rack Bookshelf

Heavy Metal Pipe Rack Bookshelf

H 55.5 in W 38 in D 12 in
Three-Tier 'Radica Noche' Bookshelf/Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Bookshelf/Side Table of Radica Noche (Briar Root Walnut) with Shelves in Bookmatch
Category

Vintage 1940s French Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Three-Tier 'Radica Noche' Bookshelf/Side Table
Three-Tier 'Radica Noche' Bookshelf/Side Table

Three-Tier 'Radica Noche' Bookshelf/Side Table

H 24 in W 27.5 in D 15 in
Maison Jansen Black Lacquer Bookshelf With Marble Top
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning Jansen bookcase in black lacquer with a white marble top, brass gallery, and three moveable shelves. Gilding on details of columns and shelf fronts. Stamped Jansen.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Directoire Shelves

Materials

Marble, Brass

Maison Jansen Black Lacquer Bookshelf With Marble Top
Maison Jansen Black Lacquer Bookshelf With Marble Top

Maison Jansen Black Lacquer Bookshelf With Marble Top

H 41 in W 25.25 in D 9.25 in
Regency Lucite Etegere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible find! Lucite bookshelf with seven display shelves. Our showroom is closing! Huge
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Regency Lucite Etegere
Regency Lucite Etegere

Regency Lucite Etegere

H 79 in W 25.5 in D 16 in
Unique Macassar Ebony Side Table / Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
shelves to create geometric planes. Fabulous to use as side table with bookshelf option or display
Category

Vintage 1940s French End Tables

Materials

Macassar, Ebony

Unique Macassar Ebony Side Table / Bookcase
Unique Macassar Ebony Side Table / Bookcase

Unique Macassar Ebony Side Table / Bookcase

H 25.5 in W 35 in D 20 in
Amazing Paul Frankl Desk in Lacquered Cork for Johnson Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mahogany. The contrast of tones and materials is very exciting. The recessed bookshelf and recessed
Category

20th Century American Desks

Materials

Brass

Amazing Paul Frankl Desk in Lacquered Cork for Johnson Furniture
Amazing Paul Frankl Desk in Lacquered Cork for Johnson Furniture

Amazing Paul Frankl Desk in Lacquered Cork for Johnson Furniture

H 28.5 in W 60 in D 25.75 in
Vintage Brass Trident
Located in San Francisco, CA
on a bookshelf. Mounted on an iron stand.
Category

Vintage 1940s Korean Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Brass Trident
Vintage Brass Trident

Vintage Brass Trident

H 10.75 in W 6 in D 2 in
Vintage Gyroscope in bronze and painted metal
Located in Hollywood, CA
1817, and we think this is an example from the 1940's, and although many were sold as toys during this
Category

Vintage 1940s American Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Metal

Vintage Gyroscope in bronze and painted metal
Vintage Gyroscope in bronze and painted metal

Vintage Gyroscope in bronze and painted metal

H 11.5 in Dm NaN in
Cabinet / Planter in the style of Mont
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cabinet, planter, bookshelf, room divider in the style of Mont.***Contact Information: AOL
Category

Vintage 1940s Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Cabinet / Planter in the style of Mont
Cabinet / Planter in the style of Mont

Cabinet / Planter in the style of Mont

H 35.25 in W 40.25 in D 10.5 in
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    Yes, you can put a lamp on a bookshelf. In fact, adding lighting to a shelf is a great way to draw one's eye to the space.
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    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
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