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Secession Bookshelf
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession bookshelf professionally stained and repolished.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bookshelfs

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Wood

Antique Secession Bookshelf
Secession Bookshelf
H 48.82 in W 31.5 in D 10.63 in
Mahogany Crew Shell Bookshelf
Located in Essex, MA
Made from an old crew shell with the letters FLOTSAM on sides with shelves and dark blue background.
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Late 19th Century North American Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Crew Shell Bookshelf
Mahogany Crew Shell Bookshelf
H 86.5 in W 28.75 in D 13.5 in
Victorian Whatnot Bookshelf Inlay 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a refined Victorian whatnot or bookshelf Circa 1860 Lavish patina to the mahogany A
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1860s Victorian Antique Bookshelfs

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Walnut

Victorian Whatnot Bookshelf Walnut 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Excellent quality Victorian burr walnut whatnot. Circa 1850 Raised upon turned feet with brass castors This wonderful whatnot having 3 shelves which feature the best quality burr wal...
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1850s Victorian Antique Bookshelfs

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Whatnot Bookshelf Walnut 1850
Victorian Whatnot Bookshelf Walnut 1850
H 44 in W 31.5 in D 15.5 in
Victorian Whatnot Bookshelf Mahogany 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Large Victorian Mahogany Whatnot. Antique circa 1850 This 6 Tiered Whatnot Stands Upon Turned Feet and Brass castors. The Shelves are Supported By Turned Columns. We Have Been Told T...
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1850s Victorian Antique Bookshelfs

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Mahogany

LATE 18th CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL PAINTED BOOKSHELF
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant neoclassical bookshelf made of chestnut wood, painted in tempera in delicate shades of
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Bookshelfs

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Chestnut, Paint

Mahogany Regency Revival Bookcase Open Bookshelf
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Mahogany Open Bookcase or bookshelf in the Regency manner This Bookcase is Raised upon Bracket Feet
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1920s Regency Antique Bookshelfs

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Mahogany

Victorian Walnut Bookshelf Period Antique 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pretty period Victorian walnut. Circa 1860 This pretty whatnot stands upon ring turned feet with brass castors. Featuring 1 ash lined drawer and turned supports. The top shelf having...
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1860s Victorian Antique Bookshelfs

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Walnut

19th Century English Bamboo and Cane Bookshelf
Located in Nashville, TN
This sweet English late 19th century bamboo and cane bookshelf is so charming and can be used in
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1880s English Antique Bookshelfs

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Bamboo

19th Century Gustavian Bookshelf with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Gustavian bookshelf with beautiful original paint. A fantastic charming bookshelf
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Bookshelfs

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Pine

Axel Einar Hjorth Swedish Grace Bookshelf, 1930
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Uccle, BE
"Funkis" Bookshelf made of Bonad birch with removable shelves. Metal plaque on back with the
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Bookshelfs

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Birch

19th Century English Open Library Caddy, Bookshelf
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century English Open Library Caddy ~ Bookshelf is a charming piece that can serve in a variety
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1890s English British Colonial Antique Bookshelfs

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Sycamore

Georgian Open Front Bookcase Mahogany Revival Bookshelf
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Georgian Revival Mahogany Open Bookcase. Circa 1880 Standing Upon Bracket Feet The Bookcase Features 3 Adjustable Shelves. The Top of the Bookcase Having a Dentil and Shaped Moldings...
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1880s Georgian Antique Bookshelfs

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Mahogany

Antique Petite Bookshelf Lamp with Holophane Shade
By Holophane
Located in Denton, TX
Petit brass mantle lamp with scalloped pleated shade by Holophane. perfect for small spaces.
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Bookshelfs

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Brass

Vintage Primative Style Corner Bookcase or Bookshelf
Located in Seattle, WA
Five tiered bookcase with Wood carved details on the sides. Vintage condition consistent with age as pictured.
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Early 20th Century American Classical Antique Bookshelfs

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Walnut

Burnt Tortoiseshell Bamboo Etagere Bookshelf, Early 20th Century
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Elegant burnt bamboo bookshelf.
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Early 20th Century Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Bamboo

Antique American Victorian Cherry Wood Etagere or Bookshelf
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Victorian or American Colonial style cherry wood five shelf etagere or bookshelf with
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bookshelfs

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Cherry

Large Mahogany Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts Bookshelf, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts bookshelf. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s
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Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Bookshelfs

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Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Empire Revival Bookshelf With Glass Doors
Located in Dekalb, IL
This antique bookcase features construction that appears to be from the American Empire Revival era on the late 19th century. The wood is likely mahogany veneer. The shelves can be m...
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Late 19th Century American Empire Antique Bookshelfs

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Glass, Wood

Hendrik Wouda for Pander Art Deco Bookshelf in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hendrik Wouda for Pander & Zonen, bookshelf, oak, coromandel, brass, the Netherlands, circa 1925
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Bookshelfs

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Brass

18th - 19th Century French Painted Pinewood Bookshelf - Antique Rack
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French freestanding bookshelf made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition
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Late 18th Century French Antique Bookshelfs

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Pine

Unusual 19th Century English Double-Sided Bookcase Bookshelf
Located in Shippensburg, PA
UNUSUAL VICTORIAN MAHOGANY DOUBLE-SIDED BOOKCASE England, circa mid-to-late 19th century Item # 209APB28Q This uncommon double-sided bookcase is composed of a complex array of latt...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookshelfs

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Brass

Arts & Crafts Handmade Dark Oak Compact 3 Tiered Bookshelf
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Circa 1910 Elegant and compact Arts & Crafts 3 tiered bookshelf with subtle workmanship and
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Bookshelfs

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Oak

19th Century English Bamboo Bookshelf with Lovely Painted Finish
Located in Buchanan, MI
A 19th century English bamboo bookshelf with lovely painted finish.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Bookshelfs

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Bamboo

Caribbean Regency Mahogany Four-Tier Reeded Bookshelf, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
Caribbean regency mahogany four tier bookshelf with turned bulbous stylized acorn finials, reeded
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1810s Caribbean Regency Antique Bookshelfs

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Mahogany

Antique Golden Tortoise Bamboo and Woven Wicker Etagere Bookshelf
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique tortoise bamboo and Woven Wicker Etagere bookshelf. Bamboo rods and woven wicker shelves
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19th Century American Chinoiserie Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Plywood

Antique English Mahogany CORNER Display Shelf BARLEY TWIST Étagère Bookshelf
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Mahogany CORNER Display Shelf BARLEY TWIST Étagère Bookshelf. Direct from England
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1890s British Victorian Antique Bookshelfs

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Mahogany

Italian Art Nouveau wooden bookshelf with three shelves, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Nouveau wooden bookshelf with three shelves, early 1900s Wooden bookcase or etagere
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Wood

Monumental Carved Pine English Country Paint Decorated Bookshelf Bookcase
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very very unique and rare custom-made English piece. The piece is made of antique elements with all of the charm that antiques have and re-designed to act as an enormous bo...
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Early 1900s English Georgian Antique Bookshelfs

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Pine

Antique Arts & Crafts "STICK & BALL" Bookshelf/Magazine shelf - Stickley era
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Arts & Crafts "STICK & BALL" bookshelf in good condition with the original
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Bookshelfs

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Oak

Late Qing Dynasty Period Bookshelf with Classic Design and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
period bookshelf with drawers circa 1900 will bring an elegant touch to any home, whether placed in a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Bookshelfs

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Brass

Bookshelf or Bibus with Marble Top and Brass Gallery, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This charming antique French bookshelf, dating from the late 19th century, combines elegance and
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19th Century French Antique Bookshelfs

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Brass

Antique English Jacobean Bookcase Bookshelf Display Cabinet Leaded Glass Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Jacobean Oak Bookcase or Display Cabinet with Triple Leaded Glass Doors and Barley Twist Legs~~c. 1920s PERFECT for your favorite antique books or collecti...
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1920s English Jacobean Antique Bookshelfs

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Glass, Oak

Antique English Oak Bookshelf BARLEY TWIST Open Display Shelf SMALL Bookcase
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Oak Bookshelf BARLEY TWIST Open Display Shelf SMALL Bookcase. Direct from England
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1920s British Arts and Crafts Antique Bookshelfs

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Oak

Japanese Taishō Period Open Bookshelf Sliding Doors, Curvy Shelf and Drawer
Located in Yonkers, NY
open bookshelf with wavy curving shelf, sliding doors and drawers. Created in Japan during the Taisho
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Bookshelfs

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Cypress, Fabric

1930s Colonial Revival Style Turned and Veneered Occasional Bookshelf Table
Located in Lomita, CA
This is the most charming table, from the lower shelf for books, to the veneered wood and the serpentine details. This is an example of American furniture in its unusual forms that a...
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Early 20th Century American Colonial Revival Antique Bookshelfs

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Wood

Swedish Folk Art bridge bookshelf, designed by Petrus & Sture Lundström 1925
Located in London, GB
suspension-bridge bookshelf, designed by Petrus and Sture Lundström, Tranās. They were then instructed to
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1920s Swedish Folk Art Antique Bookshelfs

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Copper

Antique Large Solid Oak Hand Painted Waterfall Bookcase Bookshelf Plant Display
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very large Antique circa 1900 waterfall bookshelf with
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Bookshelfs

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Oak

Mission Book Shelf Wall Unit General Store Industrial Display Bookcase Bookshelf
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Beautifully Patinated piece of Stickley style mission era furniture. A large and wide modular solid Oak Bookcase or General Store Display. Sturdy and Usable as designed. Does disasse...
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1920s American Mission Antique Bookshelfs

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Oak

Rare and Stunning Empire Mahogany Curved Desk and Bookshelf, 19th Century French
Located in New Orleans, LA
This very unusual pairing features a curved desk and a curved bookshelf with a variety of
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Bookshelfs

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Marble, Bronze, Gold

Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts oak over mantle or hanging bookshelf
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
A Liberty and Co Arts and Crafts oak over mantle or hanging bookshelf, with Motto by Sir Francis
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1890s Arts and Crafts Antique Bookshelfs

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Oak

Antique English Book Magazine Rack Bookshelf Oak PETITE Storage Cabinet c. 1920s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Jacobean Style Oak Book or Magazine Rack with Lower Storage Cabinet~~c. 1920s Versatile size fits in small spaces! 38.5" tall x 15.5" wide x 10" deep~~ver...
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1920s English Jacobean Antique Bookshelfs

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Oak

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920'S SMALL CHiNESE CHINOISERIE BOOKSHELF TABLE TOP BOOK STAND
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning small table top Chinese Chinoiserie book stand for small books Please note the delivery fee l...
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1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Wood

Antique French Gothic Bookcase Cabinet Bookshelf 2 Glass Doors Oak c. 1920s-30s
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique French Gothic Style Oak Bookcase or Display Cabinet with Double Glass Doors and Key~~c. 1920s~1930s PERFECT for your favorite antique books or collectibles 63.5" ...
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1920s French Gothic Antique Bookshelfs

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Oak

Glazed Terracotta Dog Head
Located in Houston, TX
accessory for a desk top or bookshelf.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Terracotta

Glazed Terracotta Dog Head
Glazed Terracotta Dog Head
H 7 in W 5.5 in D 9 in
Art Deco period Walnut Flower inlayed Bookrest / Bookend
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful original Art Deco bookshelf. Beautifully decorated with marquetry inlay with fine wood
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Bookshelfs

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Fruitwood, Walnut

Early Venetian Hand Painted Neo-Classical Style Bookcase Faux Marble Top
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early 20th century hand painted Venetian bookshelf. The piece has elements of neo
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Wooden Bookcase with Woven Rattan Shelves and Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese elm wood bookshelf from the early 20th century with rattan shelves and carved apron
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Elm, Rattan

French Wooden Hat Form, circa 1910's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
hat rack, vanity accessory, or sitting high and mighty on a bookshelf. A conversation piece as well as
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Wood

French Wooden Hat Form, circa 1910's
French Wooden Hat Form, circa 1910's
H 6.5 in W 8 in D 8.5 in
Pair Art Deco of brass amphora-shaped vases
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
stylish bookshelf, mantelpiece, or dining table. Please note that they have some dents and may not be
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Bookshelfs

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Brass

Pair Art Deco of brass amphora-shaped vases
Pair Art Deco of brass amphora-shaped vases
H 14.18 in W 5.91 in D 4.73 in
Pair of Egyptian revival desktop brass obelisks
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
black marble stepped bases. Perfect decoration for the desk or bookshelf. Small losses to marble bases
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Bookshelfs

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Marble, Brass

Amethyst Cluster on stand
Located in Dallas, TX
bookshelf or mantel. Amethyst is a semiprecious violet stone that is from the quartz variety. It has a
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Amethyst

Amethyst Cluster on stand
Amethyst Cluster on stand
H 11 in W 6 in D 4 in
French Art Deco Wooden Owl Bookends, 1920s, Set of 2
Located in Meulebeke, BE
decorative hand made pieces are a charming and unique way to decorate your bookshelf or desk and a perfect
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Kingwood Bookcase
Located in Astoria, NY
style, Transitional, Breakfront, Gilt bronze mounted, Bronzier, Bookshelf, Vitrine, Bibliotheque
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Late 19th Century European Louis XV Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Large Chinese Archaistic Iron Ritual Wine Vessel or Jue
Located in Doylestown, PA
artistic quality making it an impressive decoration on a coffee table, bookshelf, mantle or in a display
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Archaistic Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Iron

19th Century English Bronze Thoroughbred Horse Sculpture on Wood Base
Located in Middleburg, VA
expressive equestrian figure serves equally well as a desk ornament, bookshelf accent, or collector's piece
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Japanese Wooden Pulley - 1800s
Located in Asheville, NC
Stunning antique well pulley from Edo Period in Japan. Amazing patina, great bookshelf decor piece.
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Art Deco Metal and Wood Sculptural Bookends
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
have been crafted into a striking scroll design with multiple uses for the modern bookshelf. Use this
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Metal

Pair of 19th Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Vases with Floral Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
addition to a mantel, tabletop or bookshelf. Crafted in France, circa 1870, each hand painted piece stands
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Faience, Majolica

Early 20th century Sullivanesque Terracotta blocks by Midland Terracotta Company
By Louis Sullivan
Located in Southampton, NJ
them being used as bookends. A chic pair of architectural fragments that will enhance any bookshelf or
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1910s American Prairie School Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Terracotta

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Antique Bookshelfs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique bookshelfs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique bookshelfs — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. Antique bookshelfs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique bookshelfs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Antique bookshelfs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Donald Judd, Miguel Milà and Gio Ponti are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Bookshelfs?

Prices for antique bookshelfs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique bookshelfs begin at $230 and can go as high as $150,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,400.