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English Antique Wooden Folding Ladder with Tray Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
This well-worn and tall late 19th century English seven step folding ladder features a tray shelf
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Folding Shelf

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Metal

Walnut Folding Artists Easel
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut folding artists easel, the folding frame with a rise and fall shelf with hinged fall front
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Early 20th Century British Antique Folding Shelf

Materials

Walnut

Antique Walnut Folding Artists Easel
Walnut Folding Artists Easel
H 75 in W 24 in D 31 in
Victorian wrought iron plant shelf
By Art Decor
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
This vintage wrought iron plant shelf is the answer to your plant storage problems, both practical
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Folding Shelf

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Iron

Antique Victorian wrought iron plant shelf
Victorian wrought iron plant shelf
H 58.27 in W 11.03 in D 22.84 in
Mahogany Open Fretwork Three-Tiered Shelf
Located in Wilson, NC
blind fretwork fold down. The middle shelf and top have applied carved moldings. The top crest has
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1880s English Antique Folding Shelf

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Brass

Antique Mahogany Open Fretwork Three-Tiered Shelf
Mahogany Open Fretwork Three-Tiered Shelf
H 40.5 in W 37.5 in D 9.5 in
1930s Arts and Craft Oak Folding Etagere / Bookcase
Located in Germantown, MD
1930s Arts and Craft Oak Folding Etagere or Bookcase measuring 25.5" in width, 9" in depth and
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Folding Shelf

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Oak

Sicilian Painted Pinewood Tall Ladder with Tray Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
Folding ladder having seven steps and a slatted tray, retaining antique iron hinges and hook for
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Folding Shelf

Art Nouveau High Desk / Shelf / Lectern Made of Pine Wood
Located in Darmstadt, DE
High lectern / high desk / pine shelf from the Art Nouveau period. The upper shelf can be folded up
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Folding Shelf

Materials

Pine

19th Century Light-Brown French Walnut Library Ladder, Antique Book Shelf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
hand crafted Walnut wood and easy to fold and fix, particularized by brass chain. Very stable, sturdy
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19th Century Italian Antique Folding Shelf

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Side Table with a Shelf in Mahogany from Around the 1880
Located in Lejre, DK
Side table / Sewing table with folding table top with shelf below made in mahogany from around the
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1880s Danish Antique Folding Shelf

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Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Black Forest Bear Adjustable Book Shelf / Book Rack Swiss
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite & rare! This 19th century black forest books rack/ book shelf with ''Bears holding baby
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Folding Shelf

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Fruitwood

Two Tier Gateleg Folding Table / Shelving Table in Mahogany England, 1880
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Two Tier Gateleg Folding Table Restored England Mahogany Shelving Table Features: Two-storey
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19th Century Antique Folding Shelf

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Mahogany

Old Oak Craftsman Magazine Rack Or Book Stand 1920s W/ Bottom Platform Or Shelf
Located in Monrovia, CA
Shelf. Beautiful Oak Wooden Book Stand Or Magazine Rack Has A Dark Stain. This Book Stand Or Magazine
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Folding Shelf

Materials

Wood

19th Century Art Deco Pullman Style Mahogany and Steel Ships Fold Away Sink
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century Art Deco Pullman style mahogany and steel ships fold away sink This is a fold away
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Folding Shelf

Materials

Mahogany

Transforming Table by Martin-Guillaume Biennais, Consulat Period, France circa 1
By Martin Guillaume Biennais
Located in New York, NY
intermediate shelf with gilded gallery rail. The middle part of the table top can be tilted to different angles
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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Folding Shelf

Materials

Brass

Antique Federal Cherrywood Desk and Glassdoor Bookcase
Located in Sheridan, CO
A Late Federal Cherrywood Desk and Bookcase, Circa 1830. This unique piece includes a folding desk
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Early 18th Century American Federal Antique Folding Shelf

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Brass

Antique Elm Wood Round Corner Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
") with both doors capable to fold flat side to side when opening. The Elm woods flowing grain and warm
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Folding Shelf

Materials

Elm

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Kneehole Architects Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
double fold down display shelves above two pull out writing slides with original brass knobs above three
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Folding Shelf

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Other

Early 20th century carved oak renaissance revival cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
the canted corners.  Double doors open to a single shelf inside. Linen fold decoration to the sides
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Early 20th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Folding Shelf

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Oak

Unique neo-Gothic dining room, large table and 10 chairs
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
trellis with an upper balustrade, folding legs are hidden under the top plate, which fold out when the
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19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Folding Shelf

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Oak Barley Twist Server
Located in Alpharetta, GA
Renaissance period, the carved tabletop lifts up to reveal a folding side support, turning this piece into a
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1880s French Renaissance Antique Folding Shelf

Materials

Wood, Oak

19th Century French Oak Barley Twist Server
19th Century French Oak Barley Twist Server
H 39.5 in W 45.5 in D 17.25 in
Victorian Walnut Library Step
Located in Garnerville, NY
Elegant Victorian walnut fold out library step. The compact way of getting to those hard to reach
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Folding Shelf

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Steel, Iron

Victorian Walnut Library Step
Victorian Walnut Library Step
H 38.5 in W 15.38 in D 22 in
18th Century Baroque Secretaire, Lake Constance Region
Located in Belmont, MA
, foldable desk, inside six drawers, a wide shelf and a secret compartment (under the sliding shelf a
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1750s German Baroque Antique Folding Shelf

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Walnut

Mid-19th Century Red Lacquered Sideboard from Shanxi, China
Located in Kastrup, DK
shelf. The Bi-fold doors are making it easier for larger items to be stored. Normal signs of age and
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Folding Shelf

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Brass

Korean Chaekgeori painting. 19th Century Joseon. Books & Scholars’ Accouterments
Located in Kyoto, JP
approximation of Western linear perspective, creating an appearance of three-dimensional depth. The lower shelf
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Late 19th Century Korean Edo Antique Folding Shelf

Materials

Paper

Veneered Flap in Walnut and Burr Walnut with Lombardy 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
. Three drawers on the front and one under the top and folding door concealing six small drawers. Shelf
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Folding Shelf

Materials

Wood

19th century dresser and secretaire
Located in Faversham, GB
cornice surround. The central bureau or secretaire folds down to reveal a level writing slope with two
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Early 1800s French Early Victorian Antique Folding Shelf

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Pine

19th century dresser and secretaire
19th century dresser and secretaire
H 78.75 in W 57.88 in D 19.3 in
Narrow 14" Depth Cupboard Made With Antique French Doors
Located in Sheffield, MA
antique country French bi-fold doors that came with a peep hole, not sure what the purpose was but adding
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19th Century Country Antique Folding Shelf

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Wood

Philadelphia Centennial Mahogany Chest on Stand with Ball and Claw Feet
Located in Miami, FL
hinges, key plate and handles on the sides of the chest. The front of the chest folds down to reveal
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Late 19th Century American Queen Anne Antique Folding Shelf

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Mahogany

Antique French Gothic Cathedral Vestry Altar Wine Cabinet Bar Carved Oak 115" T
Located in Tyler, TX
the Christian religion. STUNNING "cathedral" style spires, tracery and linen fold accents
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1860s French Gothic Revival Antique Folding Shelf

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Oak

Antique Oak Display Haberdashery Cabinet, Shop Fitting, Scotland 1880, H414
Located in Vancouver, BC
with a shelf below Has three hanging fittings on top Very solid and in good condition Back folds
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Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Folding Shelf

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Oak

Antique Brazilian Signed Vieira De Castro Rio Porcelain Chinese Noble Figure
By João Vieira
Located in Vigonza, Padua
porcelain reppresenting a noble chinese woman holding her folding fan brings you back to the ancient Chinese
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Late 19th Century Brazilian Chinoiserie Antique Folding Shelf

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Porcelain

Italian Rococo Oyster Burl Secretary Cabinet / Desk
Located in New York, NY
Italian Rococo secretary desk / cabinet with an upper door that folds down to reveal a writing
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Folding Shelf

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fine Regency Style Mahogany Writing Cabinet Circa 1900
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
: Shelf, open pigeon holes, Centre door compartment, 2 drawers, Oval framed mirrors each side on back of
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Early 1900s British Adam Style Antique Folding Shelf

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Mahogany

French Empire Secrétaire á Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
a fold front door revealing a fitted interior with a functional writing surface, inset with worn
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19th Century French Empire Antique Folding Shelf

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Marble, Brass

French Empire Secrétaire á Abattant
French Empire Secrétaire á Abattant
H 55 in W 38.5 in D 17.5 in
English Mahogany Three-Tiered Server
Located in Wilson, NC
buttons it allows a three tiered shelf to fold down into a console and / or center table(actually the top
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1870s English Antique Folding Shelf

Materials

Mahogany

French 16th and 19th Century Gothic Freestanding Oak Cabinet
Located in Troy, NY
book-fold panels. One door, adorned with elaborate wrought iron hardware, one-drawer and an open bottom
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16th Century French Gothic Antique Folding Shelf

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Oak

19th Century French Cylinder Desk in Louis XVI Style Marquetry
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
drawers in the belt. The office is open to the public and has a fold-out table for credit that measures
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19th Century French Baroque Antique Folding Shelf

Materials

Wood

19th-Century Inlaid Rosewood Tea Table
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Inlaid Rosewood Tea Table We present you an inlaid Pembroke tea table with foldable
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Late 19th Century European Antique Folding Shelf

Materials

Rosewood

19th-Century Inlaid Rosewood Tea Table
19th-Century Inlaid Rosewood Tea Table
H 27.56 in W 18.51 in D 20.28 in
Transforming Ladies Desk, so called Secretaire a Culbute, France, 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
arranged grain courses and create an exciting yet harmonious picture. The lockable top plate can be folded
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Folding Shelf

Materials

Wood

Fine Quality Antique Victorian French Kingwood Bonheur Du Jour
Located in Suffolk, GB
with ornate ormolu mounts, two brass columns supports, two drawers and a shelf above a fold over
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1860s French Victorian Antique Folding Shelf

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Kingwood

Antique Secretary 19th century
Located in BARCELONA, ES
four drawers, features a distinctive element: a removable shelf that folds out to reveal a practical
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19th Century Antique Folding Shelf

Materials

Birch

Antique Secretary 19th century
Antique Secretary 19th century
H 56.3 in W 46.46 in D 22.84 in
Early 19th Century Dutch Travelling Cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
reveal folding shelves and back panel, the faux drawer panels to the sides extend out so a panel can lift
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1820s Dutch Antique Folding Shelf

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Walnut

Mid-19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe by Magaud De Charf
Located in Dallas, TX
, the inside reveals a top shelf and a fold up shelf with underneath storage; the safe is further
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Mid-19th Century French Gothic Antique Folding Shelf

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Wrought Iron

Rare Louis XV System Table
Located in ROUEN, FR
sliding top and drawers forming a desk and a dressing table. Featuring a leather, a mirror and two folding
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18th Century Antique Folding Shelf

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Rosewood

Rare Louis XV System Table
Rare Louis XV System Table
H 28.35 in W 25.79 in D 14.77 in
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
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1880s English Victorian Antique Folding Shelf

Materials

Brass

18th Century Slim Mahogany Brass Mounted Louis XVI Swedish / Baltic Buffet
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
good condition and is steady on her legs. Behind the two open folding doors are two shelfs. The top
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18th Century Swedish Louis XVI Antique Folding Shelf

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Brass, Steel

Antique French Silvered Bronze Table Mirror with Candle Holders, Circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
upright by a pair of volute feet in the front and a folding easel stand in the back. The stand is
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1850s French Rococo Antique Folding Shelf

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Baroque Secretary or Writing Desk in Walnut
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
open, the flap is supported by a pull-out shelf underneath. In keeping with the doors, the front is
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Folding Shelf

Materials

Nutwood, Walnut, Pine

Maurice Dufrene, Study, 3 Lithographs, 1906
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
, door, shelf, cartonnier and desk; waxed mahogany armchair, leather seat and back; drapery, berry
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Folding Shelf

Materials

Lithograph

Antique Gustavian Secretary Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
. It has a warm, light gray painted exterior with hints of green. The top folds out to a desk area with
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Folding Shelf

Materials

Wood

Antique Gustavian Secretary Cabinet
Antique Gustavian Secretary Cabinet
H 49 in W 47.75 in D 21 in
Louis XV Style Grey Painted Buffet a Deux Corps Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
section over a two door cabinet with an additional shelf that slides in and out, handy for folding linens
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Folding Shelf

Materials

Iron

Antique Wall / Corner Coat Rack w Carved Rams & Embossed Leather by M.J. Slager
Located in Lisse, NL
this artist available on the internet anywhere (apart from the stunning folding screen that we sold via
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Late 19th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Folding Shelf

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vienna Secession Music Room Cabinet by Josef Maria Olbrich
By Joseph Maria Olbrich
Located in Berlin, DE
square props standing. Open bottom shelf, closed back wall.Two introduced slender circular columns
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Folding Shelf

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Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany, Pearwood, Lacquer

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Mahogany Bonheur du Jour
Located in London, GB
panelled door) open with a twist of a key to reveal an adjustable mahogany shelf. The desktop is covered
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Folding Shelf

Materials

Ormolu

Hand Carved Wood Figural Bull Statue
Located in Cincinnati, OH
finished with realistic detail with particular attention given to the bull's facial features and folds of
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Early 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Antique Folding Shelf

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wood Figural Bull Statue
Hand Carved Wood Figural Bull Statue
H 8 in W 4.125 in D 10.75 in
Dresser / Desk / Dressing Table in Brown Venered with Mahogany, circa 1860
Located in Opole, PL
, including the one with compartments padded with a cloth. There is a shelf in the middle of the height. After
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Folding Shelf

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Original Patina Painted Finish Library Reading Bookcase Steps Ladder
Located in GB
lovely antique blue paint. These are foldable and designed to go with a library bookcase to help you get
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1880s English Victorian Antique Folding Shelf

Materials

Pine

19th C Bronze Statue of a Young Henry IV After Baron Francois Joseph Bosio
By Baron François Joseph Bosio
Located in Savannah, GA
base holding a sword. Lots of detail, especially to the folds of his clothing, lace around his collar
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1890s French Renaissance Revival Antique Folding Shelf

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis Philippe St. Crouch Mahogany Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
spiral beaded design. The two faux drawers fold down to reveal a writing surface with its original green
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Folding Shelf

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Ormolu

Early 19th Century American Double Sided Games Board
Located in Incline Village, NV
a game. When closed, or in the folding position, the board game simulates and is made to look like
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1830s American Folk Art Antique Folding Shelf

Materials

Wood

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Antique Folding Shelf For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique folding shelf for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, every antique folding shelf was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique folding shelf — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique folding shelf, designed in the Victorian, Louis XVI or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique folding shelf that is appealing in its simplicity, but Edward & John Barnard, Europa Antiques and Mason's Ironstone produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Folding Shelf?

The average selling price for an antique folding shelf at 1stDibs is $3,687, while they’re typically $325 on the low end and $293,702 for the highest priced.