1940s Bookshelves
Early Dunbar Leather Curved Desk and Chair by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
desk with built in bookshelves. The drawers are hinged and swing open. The original mohair covered
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Vintage 1940s Desks
Materials
Leather
Sterling Silver Vase
By Quaker Silver Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
bookshelves.
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Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Art Deco Cerused Oak Curved Desk Attributed to Jules Leleu
By Francisque Chaleyssin, Jules Leleu, Charles Dudouyt, André Arbus, Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
limed oak desk has beautiful bronze hardware and sabots with bookshelves on the front side. This French
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Jess by H. Rider HAGGARD in a Handsome binding
Located in Middletown, NY
in Charing Cross Road held a stock of four million volumes on over thirty miles of bookshelves. His
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Antique Late 19th Century English Books
Materials
Gold Leaf
She: A History of Adventure by H. Rider HAGGARD
Located in Middletown, NY
bookshelves. His vision for the business was a bookshop for the world - for every one from any station in life
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Antique Late 19th Century English Books
Materials
Gold Leaf
Allan Quatermain by H. Rider HAGGARD in a Handsome binding
Located in Middletown, NY
bookshelves. His vision for the business was a bookshop for the world - for every one from any station in life
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Antique Late 19th Century English Books
Materials
Gold Leaf
A History of the University of Oxford, its Colleges, Halls, and Public Buildings
Located in Middletown, NY
bookstore in Charing Cross Road held a stock of four million volumes on over thirty miles of bookshelves
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Books
Materials
Leather, Paint, Paper
H 13 in W 10.63 in D 2.5 in
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Flush Mount Brass and Glass Chandelier 8 Arms, Stilnovo Style, Low Ceiling Best
By Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier is specifically designed for low ceilings, with a height of only 13 inches (32 cm). The arms and shade holders are made of brass, while the central part is made of me...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 12.6 in W 28.35 in D 36.23 in
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. In patinated unlacquerd brass and steel with (1) E26 medium based socket. Light...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Steel, Brass
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in verdigris p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Curved Sofa by FERRER, USA
By FERRER
Located in New York, NY
Original design by Charlie Ferrer. Inspired by the serpentine sofa forms of Kagan. Extremely comfortable.
Sofa construction in very good condition. Fabric on two panels of upholster...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Oak, Fabric
Bronze Desk with Black or Brown Leather Wrapped Top
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Ballard, CA
A hand-sculpted and forged bronze desk with brown or black leather wrapped top and drawer, fastened by bronze nails. Custom sizes, finishes and glass top available. Interior of drawe...
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2010s American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Gio Ponti F.A. 33 Medium Mirror in Brass
By Gubi, Gio Ponti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gio Ponti F.A. 33 medium mirror in brass. The F.A. 33 mirror was originally designed by Gio Ponti in 1933 for Fontana Arte, the period’s most prominent lamp, glass, and mirror manufa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Maurice Calka for Leleu-Deshays, "Boomerang" Desk, France, 1970
By LeLeu Deshays, Maurice Calka
Located in New York, NY
“Boomerang” desk designed by Maurice Calka for Leleu.
Marked: "CREATION M. CALKA EDITION LELEU DESHAYS"
This desk was exhibited in the museum show "Leleu 50 ans de mobilier et de d...
Category
20th Century French Desks
Materials
Metal
Custom Plaster Lev Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Custom plaster cone-shaped lev fixture.
Please note this is customizable.
All our fixtures are UL wired. This one uses (1) Edison bulb at 40 or 60 watts.
One fixture is in stock. L...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock
Fume color and horizontal striation texture
Black opaline finials and brass accents
Art Deco inspired design.
Gives off warm beams of lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Caeli-W Monumental Steel Rattan Pendant Light, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary handcrafted made-to-measure pendant light fixture composed of a painted steel structure and a meticulously handwoven rattan shade. Also available in brass.
Perfect for...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Chandelier with Snowflakes EARLY Model 9065
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Made circa 1950. This beautiful and rare Paavo Tynell chandelier is a timeless midcentury feat of design. Best known for his impeccable lighting fixtures and lamps, Tynell was a mast...
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Chandelier by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Free-shape chandelier made by the French ceramic artist Olivia Cognet. Staying true to her organic shaped works, Olivia offers us here a beautiful and refined hanging piece all in so...
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2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Minimal Indoor Outdoor Round Coffee Center Table in Bilecik Marble
Located in Porto, PT
Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table Bilecik
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble
H 13.78 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in
Sterling Silver Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer you this sterling silver vase. It is tall and slim with a tapered shape. A beautiful floral cartouche awaits your personalized monogram. Other than that t...
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket.
Signed by the arti...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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Two Hung Bookshelves Designed by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall hung bookshelves designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden. 1940s.
Lacquered
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
TAPP CABINET WITH BOOKSHELVES AND SECRETARY
Located in New York, NY
Combined bookcase, cabinet and secretary in burlwood and painted green wood by Johan Tapp. The four corner cabinet doors open to two shelves. The central panel drops down to reveal a...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Pair of Gilbert Rohde Ebonized Bookshelves/Cabinets
Located in East Hampton, NY
These bookshelves/cabinets feature a pull-down secretaire and various storage compartments
Category
Vintage 1940s American Bookcases
Mogens Koch Set of Oak Bookshelves and Cabinet
By Mogens Koch
Located in London, GB
Great versatile set of two bookcase and one cabinet from the series designed by Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier. Very good condition.
Measurements below refer to the ther...
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Mogens Koch Wall System Set of Oak Bookshelves and Cabinet
By Mogens Koch
Located in London, GB
Wall system set designed by Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1960s. Original design dating to 1928.
The set is composed of 4 sideboards (76 x 76 x 36 cm), 6 square bookcases...
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Ebonized And Gilt Three-Tier Bookshelve Dry Bar Marble Top On Each Shelf Wheels
Located in Stamford, CT
An ebonized three-tier bookshelve with a single drawer below. Marble tops on each of the shelves
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookcases
H 45 in W 37.5 in D 17 in
French industrial steel bookcase
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
28-compartment French industrial steel bookshelves or display cabinet.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mahogany Etageres manner Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of mahogany and brass decorated etagere bookshelves. IN the manner of Maison Jansen.
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Vintage 1940s Argentine Shelves
Materials
Brass
Wood and Leather Side Table by Jacques Adnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"U" shaped leg structure at both ends and "L" shaped bookshelves on either side. Rich brown leather
Category
Mid-20th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Oak
Geometric Cabinet Bookcase with Drop Down Desk by Johan Tapp for Gumps
By Gumps, Johan Tapp
Located in Palm Desert, CA
burl wood veneer and glass insert shelving. Bookshelves are unbacked, beautifully revealing the
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Enamel
Art Deco Limed Oak Bookshelves, Francisque Chaleyssin, 1940s, France
By Francisque Chaleyssin
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
French Art Deco bookshelves by Francisque Chaleyssin in 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 35.24 in W 47.05 in D 15.36 in
Pair of English Regency Styled Grained Rosewood Bookcase Consoles
Located in Nashville, TN
With some Hollywood Regency influence, probably midcentury (20th century) 1940s-1950s style cousin
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Mid-20th Century English Regency Console Tables
Pair of Jean Prouvé "Chaise En Bois" Chairs, circa 1940, France
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Girona, Spain
unique collectors' piece.
Provenance: Galerie Clement Cividino
circa 1940, France.
Good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Bookshelves
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mahogany book shelves with hidden drawer.
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Vintage 1940s American Bookcases
Italian Art Decò Bookshelves
Located in Savona, IT
Pretty Italian library of the 1940s.
Veneered wood structure, top shelf with tapered edges.
Good
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Wood
Desk by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern
Located in New York, NY
leather and silver tooling, nickel drawer pulls, and bookshelves in rear.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Desks and Writing Tables
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1940s Bookshelves For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of 1940s bookshelves is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1940s bookshelves — often made from wood, metal and pine — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of 1940s bookshelves available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of 1940s bookshelves to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Industrial 1940s bookshelves are of considerable interest. Many 1940s bookshelves are appealing in their simplicity, but Arthur Milani-Wallis, Bruno Mathsson and Milani produced popular 1940s bookshelves that are worth a look.
How Much are 1940s Bookshelves?
1940s bookshelves can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,400, while the lowest priced sells for $414 and the highest can go for as much as $8,500.
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