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Rare Set of Anglo-Japanese Ebonised Hanging Book Shelves by E W Godwin
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
-Japanese ebonized hanging bookshelves with an extending lower shelf and a two-door hanging book cupboard
Category
Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Anglo-Japanese Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Pine Open Book Case, Wall Shelves This is an excellent quality piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian Pine Open Book Case, Wall Shelves
This is an excellent quality piece,
The book case is
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Pine
H 32 in W 38 in D 10 in
Pair of Italian 19th Century Napoleon III Period Giltwood Étagères
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
their original mirror plates. Each display shelves or book shelves are raised by richly carved topie
Category
19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Teak and Brass Campaign Bookshelves, Army & Navy Store
Located in Downingtown, PA
and brass campaign free-standing three-shelf book shelves on brass feet which can be dismantled for
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
Unusual antique Victorian quality marble top revolving book table
Located in Ipswich, GB
shaped revolving book shelves with turned spindles and brass inlay standing on a platform base with
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Marble, Brass
English Pine Book Shelf
Located in Wilson, NC
This pine book shelf has a heavy shaped molding supporting the top and has reeded front shaped
Category
1870s English Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
William IV Mahogany Three Tier Etagere Shelves On Castors
Located in Stamford, CT
hand carved details. This piece makes a wonderful and unique book shelf or shelves to display pottery
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Rustic Pine Wall Hanging Book Shelf
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Rustic Pine Wall Hanging Book Shelf
This charming little shelf unit, has 3 waterfall shelves
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1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Pine
Free Standing Biedermeier Book Shelf
Located in New York, NY
A fine free standing Biedermeier shelf.
Cherrywood with carved details.
Category
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Cherry
Swedish Modern, Multifunctional Shelves in Solid Pine, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
, Stockholm. The Architect was Gustaf Dahl.
On the top 3 floors of the original building, in the book
Category
1870s Swedish Brutalist Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Pine
H 4.73 in W 31.5 in D 11.82 in
19thc Original Blue Painted Bucket Bench / Book Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc bucket bench came from a farmhouse in Pennsylvania. It is all original blue painted worn and aged surface. It could also be used as a bookshelf or shelf unit in your count...
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Book Case with a Drawer at the Bottom
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Book Case with a Drawer at the Bottom
This charming little shelf unit has a gallery to
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1920s Art Deco Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Antique Desktop Rotary Bookcase, English Walnut, Revolving Book Shelf, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desktop rotary bookcase. An English, walnut revolving book shelf with Aesthetic
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Walnut
H 20.87 in W 16.34 in D 16.34 in
Antique Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Book Stand C1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Book Stand with Cutout Handles and Pressed Cane
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Early 20th Century American Mission Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Oak, Cane
English 1820s Georgian Book Revolving Trolley on Casters with Suede Lining
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period mahogany tiered book revolving trolley on casters from the early 19th
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Suede, Mahogany
19th Century Light-Brown French Walnut Library Ladder, Antique Book Shelf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique French library ladder in a beautiful weathered condition and in good condition. It can be used as a practical piece for your antique library or simply for deco...
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19th Century Italian Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Swedish Secretary Cabinet 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Swedish Secretary Desk with open book shelves above the fall front desk and bottom
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
French Rococo Style Louis XV Bonheur Du Jour or Writing Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
A wonderful Kingwood bonheur du jour or writing desk, with double doors to the top with book
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Bronze
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
splats and has eight open book shelves supported by a plinth base raised on a revolving mahogany cross
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Early 20th Century English Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
George II Walnut Slant Front Bureau Bookcase / Secretary
Located in Woodbury, CT
mirrored doors on bracket feet. Upper cabinet with candle slides conceals book shelves while slant front
Category
18th Century British George II Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Antique French Renaissance Open Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
contoured and beveled top and four shelves added for a total of five surfaces including the top, with its
Category
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
19th Century Swedish Faux Paint Pine Country Shelf
Located in Kramfors, SE
some distress, especially on the sides. It's unusual to find a free standing book shelf. It has shelves
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Pine
Venetian 18th Century, Renaissance Style Shelved Gilt-Wood Carved Étagère Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare Italian Venetian 18th century, Renaissance style four-shelved gilt-wood carved étagère book
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Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 54.13 in W 51.25 in D 15.25 in
Restored Tiger Bamboo Four-Tier Shelf Etagere with Top Arch
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Victorian four-tier tiger bamboo with handwoven rice mat shelves.
Restored to new for you
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Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Organic Material
Regency Mahogany 19th Century Rising Top Whatnot
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
for displaying a book or some music on. The perfect
size to position in a variety of different spaces
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Hand Carved Inlaid Hardwood and Walnut Hanging Corner Shelf for Trinkets
Located in GB
hanging book shelf
A very good looking and decorative piece, ideally suited for displaying trinkets
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1880s Italian High Victorian Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Hardwood
H 34.06 in W 9.26 in D 9.26 in
Restored Tiger Bamboo Two-Tier Short Shelf with Bottom Shelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
bounded 160 page full color book details the fascinating History of Rattan with wonderful vintage and
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Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Bamboo
Restored Bamboo Six-Tier Hallway Shelf Etagere with Vanity Mirror
Located in Van Nuys, CA
on request for $39.99 USD. The hard bounded 160 page full color book details the fascinating History
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Early 1900s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Organic Material
Restored Tiger Bamboo Four-Tier Corner Shelf Etagere with Top Crown
Located in Van Nuys, CA
copies are available on request for $39.99 USD. The hard bounded 160 page full color book details the
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Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Bamboo
Chinoiserie Desk / English Library Table with Faux Bamboo Trim
Located in Dallas, TX
) writing board, drawers both front and back, adjustable book shelves front of desk, England, circa 1850
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Leather, Wood
Globe Wernicke Style Sectional Glazed Three Tier Oak Barristers Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in High Wycombe, GB
known as a modular bookcase or barrister's bookcase. These are high-quality stacking book shelves, in
Category
Early 20th Century British Industrial Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 48.43 in W 34.26 in D 14.18 in
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN GILLOWS LANCASTER AESTHETiC MOVEMENT AMBOYNA WOOD BOOK TABLE
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
book shelves will have wear on the ends from years of books being taken and put back
Dimensions
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1880s English Victorian Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Ebony, Amboyna
H 30.52 in W 20.87 in D 18.9 in
1920s Beautiful Pair Galleon Ship Bookends Early Synthetic Plastics Shelf Decor
Located in Peoria, AZ
its day, the primary way to explore the world!
Today, in a sea of declining literacy, where even book
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Early 1900s Globe Wernicke Four Tier Glazed Sectional Barrister's Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in High Wycombe, GB
" also known as a modular bookcase or barrister's bookcase. These were high-quality stacking book shelves
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 65.12 in W 34.02 in D 14.18 in
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Oval Marquetry Nightstands ~ End Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
porcelain lining inside, two open display or book shelves on each side, and four turned legs in the
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Bronze
Antique Headmaster's Office Bookcase English Oak, Cabinet, Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
apron fascinates ahead of the upper display space
Arranged as a pair of generously sized book shelves
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Early 20th Century British Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
H 44.89 in W 36.23 in D 10.83 in
Georgian mahogany open shelves bookcase or display
Located in Perth, GB
Chippendale mahogany book or display sheves originaling from a collection now under Royal
Category
Late 18th Century European Chippendale Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
English Mahogany Book/Display Case
Located in Wilson, NC
This English mahogany book/display case has the original lock and key and retains the original
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Early 20th Century English Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
Stunning Hand Carved Dutch Renaisssance Oak Bookcase / Cabinet w. Glass Windows
Located in Lisse, NL
top: 70.6 x 45.2 x 16.3 inches.
Depth of all book shelves: 11 inches.
Body width x depth (so
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
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H 70.6 in W 45.2 in D 16.3 in
Early 19th Century oak book press cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century oak book press cupboard circa 1800.
One piece georgian book press made from
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
English George III Style Book/Display Cabinet
Located in Wilson, NC
English George III Style Book/Display Cabinet has the original broken arch cornice that has carved
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1920s English George III Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
Korean Book Shelf Etagere Late Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
: three open shelves and the lower storage, which is further divided into a row of three small drawers and
Category
Early 1900s Korean Other Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
Italian Neoclassical Faux Marble Lacquer and Giltwood Open Shelves Cabinets
Located in Firenze, IT
age and use. Display your book collection, Majolica treasures or an important pair of sculptures in
Category
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Giltwood, Wood, Lacquer
H 88.59 in W 58.27 in D 17.33 in
19th Century French Pinewood Book Shelf - Antique Cupboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. This early 19th Century furniture is perfect to display collections or to be used as a book shelf. Wear
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Pine
Aesthetic Movement Tiger Tortoise Bamboo Secretary Desk With Rice Mat Shelves
Located in Van Nuys, CA
." Signed copies are available on request for $39.99 USD. The hardbound 160-page full-color book details the
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Bamboo
H 52 in W 22.5 in D 16 in
Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Book Cabinets, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this pair of tall book cabinets was once used in a scholars' studio
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Elm
Charles Locke Eastlake Arts & Crafts Oak Dresser with Shelves and Carved Florets
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in London, GB
top with chevron back boards and four open shelves with turned supports and through pegged joints to
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1870s English Arts and Crafts Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
H 83 in W 72 in D 25.5 in
Unusual German Neoclassical Cabinet with Faux-Book Spine Decorated Door
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An unusual and decorative cabinet of architectural form with one faux-book spine decorated door
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Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 56.7 in W 22.84 in D 19.3 in
Antique and Meaningful Dutch Arts & Crafts Bookcase w. Learning Theme Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique three-door Arts & Crafts bookcase / book shelves with hand carved sculptural door panels
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Bronze, Brass
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H 87 in W 86 in D 17.7 in
18th-19th Century Neoclassical Colonial Padauk Glazed Ebonized Book Case
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fine and unusual Colonial glazed book case, reeded architectural column supports with
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18th Century English George III Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Padouk
H 75.2 in W 48.82 in D 24.81 in
Pair of Biedermeier walnut and Ebonized Wood Glass Door Book Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
doors with an ebonized wheel wood pane design, having three adjustable interior shelves and top-mounted
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19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Glass, Walnut, Ebony
Pair of Antique Figurative Bookends, Dutch, Book Rest, Desktop, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique figurative bookends. A Dutch, plaster seated man and woman book rest
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Late 19th Century Dutch Late Victorian Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Plaster
H 7.68 in W 3.15 in D 4.14 in
French Napoléon III 1870s Faux Book Rosewood Credenza with Ionic Half Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period faux book rosewood credenza from the late 19th century, with marble
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Late 19th Century French Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Marble
H 36.75 in W 40.75 in D 14.75 in
English Regency Mahogany Glass Front and Satinwood Inlaid Book Case, Circa 1815
Located in Hollywood, SC
border inlays, three interior adjustable shelves with pigeon holes, hinged lower case flanking book
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1810s English Regency Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 93.5 in W 43 in D 14.75 in
French Louis Philippe Walnut Library Book Armoire with Secret Drawer, circa 1840
Located in Labrit, Landes
French armoire with a brass wire door.
Louis Philippe period cabinet.
Three shelves adjustable
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1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 97.64 in W 44.89 in D 20.48 in
Antique and Rare Solid Beech Wood Three Tier Small Bookcase a.k.a. A Book Trough
Located in Lisse, NL
extra special is that all the solid wooden shelves and legs are not screwed or glued together. You can
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Wood, Beech
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H 35.7 in W 24.2 in D 10 in
French Empire Style Ebonized Bookcase
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
shelves, 10” deep. Cleaned and tightened this book shelf is ready for your immediate use. Be sure to view
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19th Century French Empire Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Original Antique Dutch Industrial Etagere in Iron and Slate
Located in Sheffield, MA
own shelves or ask us to help you to select or design to fit your project.
book shelf, bookshelf
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Late 19th Century Dutch Industrial Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Slate, Iron
Heal's Style Mid Century Octiganal, Side Table with Cut out Sides
Located in Van Nuys, CA
shelves, it combines form and function seamlessly.
In the style of Heal's of London's Book Table
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Late 19th Century Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
Pair of Miner Bookends
By Max Kalish
Located in Greenwich, CT
highly sought after form of sculpture that was put to good use. People had book collections and shelves
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1920s Academic Antique Book Shelves
Materials
Bronze
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Antique Book Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique book shelves available for sale. The range of distinct antique book shelves — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique book shelves available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique book shelves to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Georgian and Regency antique book shelves are of considerable interest. Many antique book shelves are appealing in their simplicity, but Edward William Godwin produced popular antique book shelves that are worth a look.
How Much are Antique Book Shelves?
Antique book shelves can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,963, while the lowest priced sells for $395 and the highest can go for as much as $38,111.
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
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