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Pair of Bookshelves, Probably Italy, Late 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of steel bookcases with dish-shaped shelves of light blue glass.
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Mid-century Chrome Bookshelves Etageres, Milo Baughman Style, Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Chrome Bookshelves Etageres, Milo Baughman Style, Pair Offered for sale is a pair of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Rattan and Wicker Etagere Bookshelves
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of vintage etageres feature full rattan construction and wicker detailing with glass shelving. Good condition with minor imperfections consistent with age, see photos for condit...
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Rattan and Wicker Etagere Bookshelves
Rattan and Wicker Etagere Bookshelves
H 74.25 in W 32 in D 18 in
Late 20th-C. Gustavian or Swedish Style Etageres / Bookshelves / Cabinets, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of late 20th century Gustavian style etageres in very good condition. The doors have
Category

Late 20th Century American Gustavian Shelves

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Chrome, Brass and Glass Etagere Bookshelves
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF MID-CENTURY CHROME, BRASS AND GLASS ETAGERE BOOKSHELVES In the manner of Maison Jansen
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Tall Vintage Bookshelves With Drop Front Cabinet & Drawers
By Drexel
Located in Trenton, NJ
of their own. This Pair of Tall Mid-Century Modern style Bookshelves offer the perfect blend of
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Pair Mid century Paul McCobb Double Bookshelves #1516 Walnut Finish Iron Base
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of vintage midcentury Paul McCobb Double high bookcases bookshelves #1516 original walnut
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Pair Mid century Paul McCobb Triple Bookshelves #1516 Walnut Finish Iron Base
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of vintage midcentury Paul McCobb triple high bookcases bookshelves #1516 original walnut
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Document Boxes
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
documents or hidden treasures in offices and banks and frequently made appearances on bookshelves throughout
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Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood, Paper

Early 20th Century Document Boxes
Early 20th Century Document Boxes
H 11 in W 3.5 in D 15 in
Pair of Midcentury Paul McCobb Single Bookshelves #1516 Walnut Finish
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of vintage midcentury Paul McCobb single high bookcases bookshelves #1516 original walnut
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Vintage Burr Yew Wood Side / End Sized Book Table Single Drawer and Bookshelves
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely vintage burr yew wood side table bookshelf with single drawer A very good looking and well made piece, ideally suited to sitting beside a cha...
Category

20th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Yew

Vintage Yew Wood Side / End Sized Book Table with Single Drawer and Bookshelves
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely vintage yew wood side table bookshelf with single drawer A very good looking and well made piece, ideally suited to sitting beside a chair wi...
Category

20th Century English Country End Tables

Materials

Yew

Finn Juhl Scandinavian Teak Brass Bookshelves for Bovirke, Denmark 1950s
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian teak bookcase shelves or panel system designed by Finn Juhl and produced by Bovirke composed of 10 shelves and 1 container with sliding doors, both the shelves and the c...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Collection of 100 Swedish Antique Leather-Bound Books, Run for Bookshelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
An attractive collection of 100 Swedish antique leather-bound books. This set of 1920's literature books from Sweden are wrapped in leather-bound covers, comprised of of varying rich...
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Bookends

Materials

Leather, Paper

Early 20th Century Italian Document Boxes
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
storage solution. Decorated with green marble paper and colored strings, they are early 20th century, no
Category

20th Century Italian Edwardian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood, Paper

1960s Modular MCM Walnut Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk Bookshelves- 5 Pieces
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Madison, WI
This very unique modular 5 Piece Mid Century wall unit set has it ALL, and leaves plenty of room
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

20th Century Italian Pair of Walnut Shelves, Rosewood Cabinets by Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian pair of slim bookshelves with a top rack made of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk with Shelves, Style of Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Modern glass top desk with rosewood veneered cabinetry in the iconic Italian styling of
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Pair of English Turn of the Century Metal Bookends Depicting Prancing Horses
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English silver toned metal prancing horses from the early 20th century, perfect to be
Category

Early 20th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Pair of West African Cast Bronze Birds
Located in Chicago, IL
An arresting pair of 20th century West African cast bronze bird sculptures, each with incised
Category

20th Century African Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Polished Brass Duck Head Bookends, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
bookends in polished brass. These will be an elegant addition for your desk or bookshelves.
Category

20th Century American More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hardwood Gilt Metal Empire Revival Metamorphic Library Steps Armchairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
armchairs which converts into Library steps after the original 18th century design by Gillow's of Lancaster
Category

20th Century English Regency Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Organic Modern Hand-Carved Wood Folk Art Ball Sphere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique hand-carved folk art-style wood gazing ball. A friend of bookshelves and coffee tables. A
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wooden Wind-Up Double Decker Bus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
original paint to make for a pleasing texture and patina. A compliment to bookshelves and baby rooms. A fun
Category

20th Century Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Wooden Wind-Up Double Decker Bus
Wooden Wind-Up Double Decker Bus
H 5.5 in W 9 in D 3 in
English Traditional King Charles Spaniel Porcelain Dog in Red Blue and Gold
By Staffordshire
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
the mantles and bookshelves of collectors across the globe. This piece depicts a sweet pup sitting on
Category

20th Century American Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Brass Box with Yellow Guilloche and Enamel Detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
bedside, on bookshelves and side tables, or perhaps the vanity. Wood lining and a well-oiled hinge. Be
Category

20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Enamel

English Traditional King Charles Spaniel Porcelain Dog in Black White and Gold
By Staffordshire
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
the mantles and bookshelves of collectors across the globe. This piece depicts a sweet pup sitting on
Category

20th Century American American Classical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Very Rare Harrods London Kennedy Hardwood Bookcase Tv Media Cabinet Faux Books
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in GB
and bottom can be used as regular bookshelves and the base is for hiding media boxes, it has a faux
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Rattan and Wicker 3 Piece Etagere Wall Unit
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Mid century rattan wall unit or bookshelves feature wicker veneered arched tops and campaign style
Category

Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Silver Antique Censer or Incense Tower Burner with Spiral Detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
top and base of the piece. A complement to bookshelves, bedrooms, side tables and even kitchens
Category

20th Century More Candle Holders

Materials

Silver

1 of 2 Harrods London Kennedy Hardwood Bookcase Home Bar Cabinet Faux Books
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in GB
inch TV and all media boxes, the top and bottom can be used as regular bookshelves and the base is for
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20th Century English Campaign Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Collection of Orb Objects on Stands as Centerpiece or Object d ‘Art
Located in Topeka, KS
patina. Circa 20th Century. I love this collection!!! We gathered these three orb shaped objects and
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20th Century Other Centerpieces

Materials

Copper, Chrome, Iron, Wrought Iron

Mexican Wall Face Plates in the style of Picasso
Located in New York, NY
faces that can adorn any room in the house from walls to console tables or bookshelves. And gives you
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Lucien Freud by Martin Gayford (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
greatest painters of the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, Lucian Freud. Lucian Freud was one of
Category

20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Lucien Freud by Martin Gayford (Book)
Lucien Freud by Martin Gayford (Book)
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H 11 in W 11.38 in D 3.88 in
Modular Wall Unit in rosewood by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Ranst, VAN
storage cabinet, two display cabinets, one desk shelf and eight bookshelves. Always adaptable and further
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Kidney Desk Model 54 by Feldballes Møbelfabrik 1950s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Handewitt, DE
with bookshelves.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid circular revolving bookcase
Located in Ipswich, GB
circular top above two tiers of bookshelves standing on a revolving base
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Johannes Sorth Secretary Bookcase Desk
Located in Southampton, NJ
having three adjustable bookshelves to the tapered top with pull out pocket desk & three drawers. All
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Johannes Sorth Secretary Bookcase Desk
Johannes Sorth Secretary Bookcase Desk
H 79.75 in W 39.5 in D 17 in
A Pair of Regency Style Rosewood Bookcases With Adjustable Shelves
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning pair of custom made Regency style rosewood veneered bookshelves with ebonized trim. With
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Modular Wall Unit by Rud Thygesen for Hg Furniture, Denmark, 1960s
By Rud Thygesen, HG Furniture
Located in Ranst, VAN
, one storage cabinet, three display cabinets and 17 bookshelves. The cabinets are marked by the
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Mogens Koch Bookcase Wall Unit
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
set is comprised of nine individual units, including 6 bookshelves and 3 base cabinets for hidden
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mogens Koch Bookcase Wall Unit
Mogens Koch Bookcase Wall Unit
H 92 in W 90 in D 14 in
Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius with wine cabinet, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
has 10 bookshelves. It has a cabinet with 2 sliding door (with behind a glass shelve), a cabinet with
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Model EP 401 Rosewood Executive Desk for Feldballes
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
-Century design. The design features a simple silhouette, with solid secondary woods providing a sturdy
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Blanc de Chine Midcentury Urns with Rams Heads and Ivy Leaves
Located in Atlanta, GA
dining room. They could also be placed on entryway tables or bookshelves, where their detailed
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Elm Display Cabinet / Bookcase, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
bookshelves. Circa: late 1900s Dimensions: H 80" W 43" D 14".
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

Walnut Inlaid Dwarf Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
. Flaked by adjustable open bookshelves. All raised up on plinth base. Dimensions Height 38 inches Width
Category

Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Rorimer Brooks Art Deco Moderne lacquered bookcase Writing desk with chair
Located in Ferndale, MI
the early 20th century . . Rorimer stated he was an artist first, a teacher second, and a businessman
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desks

Materials

Wood

Brass Bookcase Bookends, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of American made brass bookends cast in the shape of a candle stick in front of bookshelves
Category

Late 20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Brass Bookcase Bookends, a Pair
Brass Bookcase Bookends, a Pair
H 5 in W 2.5 in D 4 in
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Okimono Sculpture of a Roaring Tiger, 27” wide
Located in Shippensburg, PA
probably cast circa the first quarter of the 20th century Item # 311ZDK29A A brilliant example of a
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Italian Empire Revival Circular Desk
Located in New York, NY
kneehole framed by giltwood colonnettes, the exterior with bookshelves, in warm burled birch, the top with
Category

20th Century Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Birch, Burl

Credenza in Hardwood and Brass, Ernesto Hauner for Mobilinea, c. 1960s
By Ernesto Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Hauner, c. 1960s is nothing less than a beauty! This spectacular mid-century modern credenza is made
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Classical Bronze Tabletop Statue of a Putto Holding a Frog
Located in Yonkers, NY
to office tables, coffee tables, bookshelves and tabletops. Our collection of classical tabletop
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Wall Unit by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro with Die Cut Magazine Shelve
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Vintage industrial wall system / bookshelves, designed by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, Holland
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Spherical Hollywood Regency Diamond Crystal Pressed Glass Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
perfect for mood lighting and bookshelves. One candelabra socket. Measures: 10.5" height x 7" diameter.
Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Polished Brass Stylized Pelican Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in Miami, FL
desk or on bookshelves.   
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass

Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Masterpieces at the Musee d'Orsay Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
early 20th century. In this deluxe, oversize volume, the museum's director, Serge Lemoine, and his team
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Folk Art Books

Materials

Paper

The Old Church
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hamil, 1937-2002. It is signed at the lower right corner by the artist. The artwork size is 16 x 20
Category

Late 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

The Old Church
The Old Church
H 24.35 in W 28.35 in D 2.15 in
Large Art Deco Cerused Oak Display Cabinet Bookcase circa 1940
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ART DECO CERUSED AND EBONIZED OAK DISPLAY CABINET WITH FLANKING BLIND BOOKSHELVES Probably German
Category

20th Century European Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Chrome

Antique Golden Oak Long Breakfront Enclosed and Open Bookcase
Located in Norwich, GB
-21-23cm in height. The enclosed bookshelves are 44cm wide x 30cm deep. All shelves have full height
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Oak, Pine

Art Deco Style His Modular Library Day System Made with Wood and Bronze
Located in Seroa, PT
veneer (SCF-20) Shelves low profile 800 - 80 x 50 x H3 cm Mate dark oak wood veneer (SCF-20) + Bronze
Category

20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

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20th Century Bookshelves For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of 20th century bookshelves available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 20th century bookshelves was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. We have 289 antique and vintage 20th century bookshelves in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. 20th century bookshelves have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. 20th century bookshelves bearing mid-century modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many 20th century bookshelves are appealing in their simplicity, but Poul Cadovius, Royal System and Paul McCobb produced popular 20th century bookshelves that are worth a look.

How Much are 20th Century Bookshelves?

20th century bookshelves can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,646, while the lowest priced sells for $65 and the highest can go for as much as $88,500.