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Imposing Pair of Cast Iron Door Porters 'Lion Serjent Erect' in Original Patina
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
waxed to preserve the beautiful patina. A decorative pair which would work equally well as decorative
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Late 19th Century European Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Display Shelf Chestnut Wood 1930s Wabi-Sabi Primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
think the size is such that it can be used either on the floor or on a stand. This decorative shelf is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Wood

German Carved Wood Shelf Clock Black Forrest.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome 19th Carved Wood Shelf Clock With Musical Movement. German
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19th Century German Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Wood

Original French Etagere 'Shelf' 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
French etagere ( shelf ) 18th century Original condition Measures: 19cm x 40cm.
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Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Wood

Antique Original French Etagere 'Shelf' 18th Century
Original French Etagere 'Shelf' 18th Century
H 15.75 in W 7.49 in D 3.94 in
Italian Hand Carved & Gilded Wood Shelf
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. late 19th century / early 20th century Beautiful hand carved Italian Gilded wood Shelf.
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Late 19th Century Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Hand Carved & Gilded Wood Shelf
Italian Hand Carved & Gilded Wood Shelf
H 12.5 in W 11.5 in D 8 in
English Regency Ormolu Mounted Figural Chiffonier with Lyre Form Mirrored Shelf
Located in New York, NY
decorative shelf. This piece is all made of a beautiful mahogany wood that has been hand carved with
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1850s English Regency Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Bronze

Antique Hollywood Regency Tole Toleware Silvered Wall Console Shelve Italy 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
just as a decorative shelf or put one of your favourite objects on top for the final flourishing touch
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1920s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Pair Antique Terracotta Lion Head Wall Consoles Shelves Italy 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
piece a classy statement. Made of terracotta. Use just as a decorative shelf or put one of your
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Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Terracotta

German Cuckoo Clock with Wall-Mounted Shelf, circa 1840
Located in Evergreen, CO
A beautifully carved, wall-mounted shelf, holds this German Cuckoo clock. Carved vines, leaves and
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Brass

Antique French Gold Plated Bronze Shelf Clock, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Antique French gold plated bronze shelf clock surrounded by the Muse of knowledge on the right side
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19th Century European Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Gold, Bronze

19th Century French Leather Bound Books Decorative Box with Hidden Drawer
Located in Dallas, TX
Store your TV remote controls or other valuables in this decorative leather box. Created in France
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Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Porcelain Mantle Shelf Clock Bailey Banks, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A hand-decorated with a floral motif for Bailey Banks and Biddle jewelers and gilt through the entire body. The painted porcelain dial on this clock is absolutely charming with hand-...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Napoleon III Floral Inlaid Rosewood Decorative Jewelry Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a coffee table or a shelf with this elegant antique box. Created in France circa 1880, the
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Rosewood

Aaron Willard Boston Mahogany Shelf Clock w/ Eglomisé Painting & Eagle Finial
By Aaron Willard
Located in Savannah, GA
Popularized at the turn of the 19th century in coastal Massachusetts, these handsome shelf clocks
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1820s American Federal Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Brass

Aaron Willard Boston Federal Shelf Clock Arched & Inlaid Pediment/ Mahogany Case
By Aaron Willard
Located in Savannah, GA
This magnificent shelf clock has an arched and inlaid pediment over a painted dial that is signed
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Early 1800s American Federal Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Brass, Tin

Antique Gilbert Manufacturing American Empire 30 Hr Mahogany Mantel Shelf Clock
By Gilbert Clock Co
Located in Dayton, OH
Empire shelf clock. Made of walnut featuring gold and marbled columns, reverse painted floral roses
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Late 19th Century American Empire Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

French Figural Bronze Pandora Mantel Shelf Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
French mantel shelf clock, mid 19th c., black slate case, with gilt bronze mounts, figural topper
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19th Century French Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Bronze

Exquisite Burr Walnut Jewellery Box Burr Walnut Side End Table with Glass Shelf
Located in GB
table with mirrored top, velour lining and glass sorting / display shelf A very good looking well
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Glass, Walnut

French 1920s Zinc Pinecone Shaped Decorative Element on Circular Lucite Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
This charming French zinc pine cone shaped decorative object, hailing from circa 1920, merges the
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Early 20th Century French Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Zinc

Natural Grey Quartz Geode Decorative Object or Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful natural grey quartz geode specimen. Great as a standalone object on shelf, table, atop
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15th Century and Earlier Organic Modern Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Crystal, Quartz

Italian Shelf Depicting the Roman Emperor from the Early 20th Century
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Madrid, ES
Title: Decorated wood shelf Date/Period: 20th century Dimension: 50cm x 45cm 35cm Materials
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Early 1900s Italian Rococo Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Wood

19th Century Spencer Hotchkiss & Company Salem Bridge Shelf Clock
Located in Hopewell, NJ
19th century beautiful Salem Bridge shelf clock having 8 day time and bell strike on the hour with
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19th Century American American Classical Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Metal

Vintage Self Winding Clock Co Large Square Case Shelf Clock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage self winding clock co large 24" square case shelf clock. Item features 1 glass swing door
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Glass, Wood

Rosewood Shelf Clock by Ansonia Clock Company. Brass & Copper, 19th Century
By Ansonia Clock Company
Located in Southampton, NY
Rosewood shelf clock by Ansonia Clock Company. Brass & copper, 19th century. Original signed and
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19th Century American Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Glass, Rosewood, Paint

Hand Painted Decorative Folk Art Wall-Mounted Shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
for displaying small decorative items. The top shelf is bordered by a carved and painted 'ledge.' The
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Italian Neoclassical Relief Carved Gilt Wood Decorative Urns
Located in Forney, TX
shelf or console table Great original unrestored antique condition with beautifully aged heavily worn
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Enamel

19th Century Georgian Fireplace Pine Mantlepiece
Located in London, GB
Jab Surmounted On Each Foot Block & Dental Mouldings Supporting To The Underside Of The Decorative
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Pine

Antique 19th Century Clock or Decorative Item Wall Bracket Mount Shelf
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 19th Century carved walnut clock or decorative item wall bracket mount or shelf. Full of
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19th Century Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Walnut

Lidded Multi Color Porcelain Art Deco Box from Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
treasure as a decorative piece. The box has a slight octagonal design, making it even more special. A
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint

English Victorian Period Bank Storage Box with Brass Accents and Metal Interior
Located in Atlanta, GA
. You might use it as a decorative yet practical element on a desk or shelf, where it would add a note
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Chinese Box Document Box
Located in New York, NY
wood top shelf compartment in red lacquer. Nicely made traditional Chinese joinery, in very good
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1890s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Elm, Pine

19th Century Chinese Box Document Box
19th Century Chinese Box Document Box
H 8.5 in W 16.5 in D 8.75 in
19th Century Spanish Polished Iron Box with Pierced Engraved Geometric Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a shelf or a counter with this elegant antique decorative trunk. Crafted in Spain circa
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Iron

Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Box with Brass Lock, Banding and Removable Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
for a versatile use of the box, making it an intriguing decorative element as well as a functional
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19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Brass

Chinese Antique Lidded Lunch Box with Volutes, Handle and Distressed Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
, yet today, it serves as a captivating decorative piece that could complement a variety of home
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Wood

Rustic Indian Document Wooden Box with Brass Details and Partial Opening Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
, coupled with its great rustic character, makes this box a captivating decorative item for any home. It can
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19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Burl Elm Inlaid Jewelry Box with Drawer & Inside Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a coffee table or a shelf with this elegant antique box. Created in France circa 1880, the
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Mercury Glass, Burl, Elm

19th Century Italian Baroque Parcel Gilt and Hand Painted Table Box Casket
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a coffee table or a shelf with this elegant and colorful casket. Crafted in Italy circa
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Oak

17th Century, Charles I, Inlaid & Carved Oak Desk Box, Circa 1640
Located in Leominster, GB
flowers and meandering foliage, enclosing an interior with a shelf, the end boards boldly carved with
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17th Century English Jacobean Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Oak

4 Piece Cut Crystal Dresser Set
Located in High Point, NC
that would look great on a shelf, in a case, or used on a dresser!
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

 4 Piece Cut Crystal Dresser Set
 4 Piece Cut Crystal Dresser Set
H 4.25 in W 2 in D 2 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Marquetry Canterbury Magazine Rack 19th C
Located in London, GB
divided interior. The sides are fitted with decorative panels and it sits on trestle supports fitted with
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1870s Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Repousse Silvered Metal Spice or Jewelry Box
Located in Dallas, TX
with a silvered finish with repousse floral and leaf motifs throughout. The decorative casket with
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Mid-19th Century Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Metal

Wood Spice Bucket from Mid-19th Century Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
functional and decorative at once, the piece has a drum-like shape, bat and board siding, beveled skirt and
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19th Century Swedish Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Wood

Mid-18th Century Hand Painted Traditional Swedish Pine Chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
the inside, complete with a fitted shelf. Obvious losses to paintwork due to age, expected surface
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Metal

Antique Thai Rustic Wooden Betel Nut Box with Carved Décor and Pierced Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
decorative choice to adorn any shelf, table or buffet top.
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Early 20th Century Thai Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Wood

Antique Rajasthani Footed Chest Box India 1900's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
with decorative metal bindings. This box has a rare shape and would look great on a shelf, a coffee
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Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Metal

Small Gilded Box Engraved and Painted Wood Venice Italy XVI C. Belloni family
Located in Milano, IT
Small box with opening top, slightly convex urn front with shaped shelf support, decorated on the
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16th Century Italian Other Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Carved Wooden Box
Located in Winter Park, FL
, opening to an interior shelf and two small drawers. Intricate geometric carving with monogram initials in
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Early 19th Century French Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Carved Wooden Box
19th Century French Carved Wooden Box
H 13.5 in W 10.75 in D 6.25 in
Antique Walnut Ladies Sewing Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Port Chester, NY
pearl inlay medallion at the center. Small compartments in the interior removable shelf, some with silk
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Late 19th Century English Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

19th Century Handmade Wooden Chinese Hat Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with fitted top, the wood is a wonderful patinated color. A complimentary decor to any shelf and great
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Wood

Indian 19th Century Merchant's Chest with Pierced Geometric Decor and Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
motifs and raised on bracket feet, the box is perfect to be displayed on a side table, shelf or chest-of
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19th Century Indian Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand Painted Jeweled French Sevres Type Cobalt Blue Porcelain Table Box
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Philadelphia, PA
time in the past). All in all, simply a top shelf French porcelain casket! Date: Early 20th
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century English Travelling Dressing Case
By Edward & John Barnard
Located in London, GB
, the pull-out rear shelf houses seven jars for ink, potions and unguents. The lift out platform has
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Silver

Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Bohemian Gilded Box, France, 1850-1920
Located in Queens Village, NY
something: a milky white opaline glass box, sitting on a shelf in the enemy guard's office. James finally
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Late 19th Century French Bohemian Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Bronze Dog Animal Sculpture Greyhound Whippet Art Deco Period
Located in New York, NY
object. Piece can be used as a paperweight, decorative object, etc. on a desk, shelf, cocktail table, in
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Bronze

French Gold Gilt Bronze and Marble Male Putti Sculpture, 19th c
Located in New York, NY
marble column and base. A great decorative object for a cocktail table, credenza, desk, shelf, library
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1920s German Ceramic Elephants Figures- Pair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
crack. These pair would make a great decorative addition to a shelf or table setting.
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Early 20th Century German Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Carved Young Girl on Chair Marble Sculpture Composition
Located in Dallas, TX
decorative finials, the girl's hair and coiffure, the delicate details on her face, feet and fingers. The
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Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Marble

Sculpture Head Bust
Located in New York, NY
earlier. Artist/Sculptor unknown. Piece may work well on an end table, library, shelf, etc. Dimensions
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Sculpture Head Bust
Sculpture Head Bust
H 6.5 in W 3 in D 3.5 in
Edgar Brandt Style Hand Forged Iron Snake or Serpent Sculpture, Austria, 1920s
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Vienna, AT
forged iron by a Viennese metalworker in the 1920s. A decorative object, which would look great in your
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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Set of 4 Antique French Carved Oak Medallion Busts, Circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
medallion busts can be placed on a mantel or library shelf, making for fantastic decorative accessories.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Shelf

Materials

Metal

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Antique Decorative Shelf For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique decorative shelf you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique decorative shelf — often made from wood, metal and bronze — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique decorative shelf you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique decorative shelf, those designed in Art Nouveau, Hollywood Regency and Rococo styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique decorative shelf over the years, but those crafted by Europa Antiques, Junghans Uhren GmbH and New Haven Clock Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Decorative Shelf?

Prices for an antique decorative shelf start at $175 and top out at $5,072 with the average selling for $890.