Antique Walnut Bookshelf
Arts and Crafts Open Front Wallhanging Walnut Bookshelf
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Open Front Wallhanging Walnut Bookshelf
This little bookcase has 3 open shelves
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1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
Antique Open Bookcase, English, Walnut, Bookshelf Cabinet, Victorian, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique open bookcase. An English, walnut bookshelf cabinet, dating to the late
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Late 19th Century British Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
H 42.92 in W 47.84 in D 11.82 in
French Art Nouveau Walnut Bookshelf Archway
Located in New York, NY
French Art Nouveau walnut narrow 3 section bookcase/archway with 6 shelves and carved floral trim.
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
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 Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
Antique Inlaid Walnut Breakfront Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique inlaid walnut breakfront bookcase. This was made in England, it
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Early 1900s British Georgian Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
Late 1800’s French Walnut Secrétaire Bookcase with Desk
Located in BALCATTA, WA
This grandiose Secrétaire features walnut composure and downplayed Louis XVI style legs. Featuring
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Early 1800s Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
Antique Bureau Cabinet, English, Edwardian, Walnut Cupboard, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bureau cabinet, an English, Edwardian, walnut cupboard dating to, circa 1910
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
H 47.25 in W 28.35 in D 12.21 in
Fine Early Victorian Burl Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Essex, MA
drawers from opening without the key. The reverse of the piece with a bookshelf section. A fine piece in
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1850s English Victorian Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Bronze
Biedermeier Etagère with hinged Lid, Walnut, Germany, polished, around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier bookshelf with three shelves and a lockable hinged compartment. The étagère is veneered
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
H 57.49 in W 33.47 in D 14.18 in
19th Century Walnut Revolving Bookcase by Maple & Co London Paris
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
sides, brass gallery top, moulded edge, above two-tiered bookshelf with quarter sections divided by
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19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
Large Exceptional Swiss Black Forest double inkwell desk decoration 19th Century
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
carved displaying a bird eating nuts & floral leaves / walnuts.
Carved by a master carver with most
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Glass, Wood
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H 7.09 in W 13 in D 7.49 in
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Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Revolving Bookcase C1900
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique Edwardian marquetry inlaid flame mahogany revolving bookcase, attributed to the renowned Victorian retailer and manufacturer Maple & Co., circa 1900 in d...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Mahogany
Art Nouveau Curved Stained Glass & Bronze Panel/ Window, Attributed to Tiffany
By Charles L. Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Nouveau window/ panel was realized in the United States in 1907, attributed to Tiffany & Co. The piece features a mosaic of interlocking demilune arch forms in hues...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Bronze
H 26.5 in W 46 in D 11 in
Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This extraordinary concert grand piano with 88 keys was made by the prestigious firm Steinway & Sons around 1894. The case's decoration was entrusted to the company Cuel & Cie and mo...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Wood, Giltwood
Antique Arts & Crafts Copper and Brass Table/Desk Lamp with Color Glass Inserts
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and highly stylish Arts & Crafts lamp.
If you are an enthousiast of early 20th century lighting in general and of the Arts & Crafts style in particular then this antique lamp c...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Copper, Brass
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H 14.5 in Dm 6.3 in
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid circular revolving bookcase
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid circular revolving bookcase having a quality inlaid circular top above two tiers of bookshelves standing on a revolving base
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Mahogany
H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
American Mahogany and Cast Iron Copying Press with Paw Feet, Charleston, SC 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
American cast iron and mahogany two-drawer copying press with a turned bulbous cork screw handle, floral decorative pressure plate, flanking fluted decorative side columns, and resti...
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1830s American American Empire Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Brass, Iron
H 52 in W 34.5 in D 31 in
20th Century Art Nouveau Style Iron Spiral Staircase
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
20th Century Art Nouveau style spiral staircase from Spain in good condition and easy to assemble.
This stair belonged to an old Factory in Spain, that closed at the end of the 2...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Iron
President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s English Victorian Tea Table
By Albert Hadley, Sister Parish
Located in St. Louis, MO
President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s
English Victorian tea table
Quite possibly the most important tea table in American History
The famed, English Victorian tea ta...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Lacquer
H 19 in W 33.5 in D 27.25 in
EXQUISITELY INLAID BRiGHTS OF NETTLEBED SHERATON REVIVAL DWARF OPEN BOOKCASE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this lovely Burr Elm, Walnut inlaid, Sheraton Revival style dwarf open library bookcase made by Brights of Nettle...
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20th Century English Sheraton Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Elm, Walnut
H 37.33 in W 33.27 in D 12.6 in
Early 20th Century Spiral Wooden Staircase from Spain
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Early 20th century spiral wooden staircase from Spain
Ideal for lofts an big spaces.
It was located in south spain to comunicate the groundfloor where the family had the store, wi...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Wood
Edwardian Mahogany and Inlaid Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
0591 Edwardian mahogany bookcase, having figured mahogany top with satinwood crossbanded and moulded edge above crossbanded frieze and two height adjustable shelves, all flanked by s...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Mahogany
Antique Hand-Crafted Rustic and Organic Oak Tree Stool for Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality made and heavy little stool made of oak branches.
This rustic and perfectly original stool or table is made of natural tree branches and it dates back to the early 1900'...
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Early 20th Century European Rustic Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Oak
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H 16.5 in W 21.5 in D 10.5 in
Large Globe Wernicke Bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Large impressive mahogany Globe Wernicke bookcase consisting of 24 stackable parts. The cabinet has 3 different depths. This is the so-called "waterfall" arrangement. This arrangemen...
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Early 1900s English Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Mahogany
Peter Waals, Arts & Crafts Figured Oak Refectory Table with Exaggerated Feet
By Peter Waals
Located in London, GB
Peter Waals. An Arts & Crafts 6' figured oak refectory table, with a high stretcher uniting each end with chamfered through tenon joints. The shaped end supports resting on exaggerat...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Oak
H 29 in W 72 in D 27.5 in
Art Deco Scene In Action Company Metal Table Lamp
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a bronzed metal and a stained glass plaque lamp. It depicts like an oval shaped theater stage. The border of the stage is decorated with scrolls of acanthus leaves and ribbon...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Metal
Large antique oak Globe Wernicke bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Large antique oak Globe Wernicke bookcase consisting of 21 stackable parts. Completely in perfect condition. In beautiful light oak color
Origin: England
Period: Approx. 1900
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Early 1900s Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Oak
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Extraordinary French Walnut Bookshelf
Located in San Francisco, CA
Finely and Masterly carved walnut and burled walnut bookshelf or whatnot shelf with brass detailing.
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19th Century French Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
Arts and Crafts Open Front Wallhanging Walnut Bookshelf
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts open front wallhanging walnut bookshelf.
This oak bookcase has 4 open shelves
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
Arts and Crafts Open Front Wallhanging Walnut Bookshelf
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Open Front Wallhanging Walnut Bookshelf
This little bookcase has 4 open shelves
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1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
Large Early 20th Century Walnut Bookshelf with Grey Patina
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Large early country style 20th century walnut bookshelf with a grey patina. This large Bookshelf
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Early 20th Century Spanish Other Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
Antique Waterfall Bookcase, Walnut, Bookshelf, Queen Anne Revival, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a petite antique waterfall bookcase. A walnut, three tier book shelf in Queen Anne revival
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Early 20th Century British Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
H 43.31 in W 22.45 in D 11.03 in
Rococo Period Walnut, Rosewood, and Kingwood Open Bookshelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
Creatively converted from a commode, the bookshelf incorporates the surface elements of the commode
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut, Rosewood, Kingwood
Antique Walnut Bookcase, Glass Fronted Bookshelf, Scotland 1840, H964
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Bookcase, Glass Fronted Bookshelf, Display on Later Stand, Scotland 1840, H964
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1840s Scottish Victorian Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Glass, Walnut
Victorian Whatnot Bookshelf Antique 1860 Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Victorian whatnot or bookcase
Four tiers to this wonderful piece we date to circa 1860
Inlay work very intricate
Offered in great shape ready for home use
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1860s Victorian Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
Antique Sofa with a Bookshelf and Bar
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful sofa with glass bookshelf and hidden bar. Under the mattresses is storage space.The whole
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1910s Czech Art Deco Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
Bookshelf or Bookends, Black Forest Owls with Leather Covered Books
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Black Forest bookshelf or bookends.
Made from walnut wood carving.
The supports have the shape of
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Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
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H 6.7 in W 20.87 in D 6.3 in
Rare Painted Antique Italian Rococo Louis XV Style Bookcase Bookshelf Circa 1890
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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1890s Italian Rococo Revival Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
H 77 in W 51 in D 10 in
English Antique Solid Walnut Library Shelves
Located in Austin, TX
Wonderful antique English solid walnut library bookshelf with three shelves
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19th Century English Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
Victorian Walnut Book Table, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
Victorian walnut book table
A 19th century Victorian walnut circular top table with a revolving
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19th Century English Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
Very Good Quality Antique Walnut Partners Desk
Located in Benington, Herts
A very attractive burr walnut breakfront partners writing desk of good colour dating to circa 1900
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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
French 19th Century Burl Walnut & Inlay Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
the front of every shelf and door. This bookshelf is crowned with a beautiful molding and graced with
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19th Century French Other Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
Large Walnut French Roll-Top desk, circa 1810
Located in New York, NY
storage and a bookshelf. There are also hidden comparments for precious documents and objects
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
19th Century Louis Philippe Period Bookmatched Burl Walnut Bibliotheque Bookcase
Located in Fayetteville, AR
walnut panels on the sides. Four adjustable interior shelves lend ample display options for a bookshelf
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Blown Glass, Walnut
H 79 in W 43 in D 16 in
Exceptional Irish Chippendale Walnut Breakfront Bookcase, Strahan & Co.
By Robert Strahan
Located in Shippensburg, PA
one with slight variations of flowers and placement of elements. The open bookshelf units have a green
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Mid-19th Century Irish Chippendale Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Pine, Walnut, Glass
19th Century Walnut Kidney Desk with Amboyna Veneers Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A very fine kidney desk firmly attributed to Gillows.
Constructed in a well-figured walnut and
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Ormolu
Antique Set of Bookshelves, English, Walnut, Open Bookcase, Victorian, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique set of bookshelves. An English, walnut open bookcase with adjustable shelves
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
H 54.14 in W 41.74 in D 13 in
Low Walnut Glass Bookcase with its Cutlery Set, Louis XVI Style
Located in Paris, FR
Low carved walnut display cabinet in the Louis XVI style opening with two doors on glass shelves
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Sterling Silver
Art Deco Desk by Serge Chermayeff for Waring & Gillow London Circa 1930
By Serge Chermayeff
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco kidney shaped desk designed by Serge Chermayeff for Waring & Gillow.
Walnut veneered
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
H 29.93 in W 61.82 in D 30.32 in
1920s Attorney Stacking Bookcase by Globe Wernicke
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This 6 boxes stacking bookcase has got a very nice golden walnut patina and is all fitted with
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1920s French Antique Walnut Bookshelf
Antique Revolving Bookcase, English, Edwardian, Walnut, Bookshelf, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique revolving bookcase. An English, Edwardian, walnut bookshelf dating to the early
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
H 33.86 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Antique Walnut Cabinet, Three-Door Display Cabinet, Bookshelf, Scotland, 1920
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique walnut cabinet, three door display cabinet, bookshelf, Scotland 1920, B1923
Scotland
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1920s Scottish Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
H 42 in W 55 in D 12 in
Giant Carved Walnut Victorian Tall Bookcase Bookshelf, circa 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is part of a 3-piece set and can be purchased as a set or separately. The bookcases were custom made for a bank owned by the Dupont family. They are made up of many pieces and d...
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19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
Antique Walnut Bookcase, Three-Tier Revolving Bookshelf, Scotland 1910, B1646
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique walnut bookcase, inlaid three-tier revolving library bookshelf, antique furniture, Scotland
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1910s Scottish Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
H 35.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
Tall Biedermeier Bookshelf
Located in New York, NY
A tall Biedermeier bookshelf.
Walnut.
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
Monumental Solid Carved Tall Walnut Victorian Bookcase Bookshelf, circa 1870s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is part of a 3-piece set and can be purchased as a set or separately. The bookcases were custom made for a bank owned by the Dupont family. They are made up of many pieces and d...
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1880s American High Victorian Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
H 136 in W 93 in D 28 in
19th Century French Shallow Bookshelf
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century French shallow bookshelf made from walnut. The top is decorated with hand turned
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
B389 Large Victorian Oak and Walnut Library Bookcase, Bookshelf, China Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, BC
American, 1880,
all original finish.
Four glass doors with original glass.
Gilt decoration
ten adjustable shelves.
Carved leads on top of cornice.
Drawers on bottom of doors.
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1880s American Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Oak
H 72 in W 112.5 in D 19 in
Antique Swivel Open Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stained in a walnut & ebonized color combination newly waxed and polished developing a beautiful patina
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Early 1900s American Regency Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Metal, Brass
Massive Carved Victorian Open Bookcase Bookshelf, circa 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is part of a 3-piece set and can be purchased as a set or separately. The bookcases were custom made for a bank owned by the Dupont family. They are made up of many pieces and d...
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1890s American Late Victorian Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
German Black Forest Hand Carved Bookshelf
Located in Stamford, CT
volumes. Carved of walnut by a master craftsman. Each side showing a rustic trellis, a flower with fern
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1890s German Black Forest Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Fruitwood
1920s Edwardian Burled Walnut Revolving Bookcase Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An Edwardian burlwalnut table with revolving galleried bookshelf in good antique condition
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Early 20th Century Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
Italian, Lombardia, Rococo Period Figured Walnut Secretary Cabinet, mid 18th cen
Located in Atlanta, GA
features a bookshelf in the top section and a fold-down secretary with drawers below, the entire outer and
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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
H 96.5 in W 49.5 in D 22.75 in
Bookends French Art Deco Carved Wood Floral Blossoms Antique Vintage
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Highly decorative French Art Deco bookends with an artistic touch for your bookshelf or desk. They
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Brass
1920s French Directoire Style Walnut Bookshelf or Display Cabinet
Located in Austin, TX
perfect proportions, it can fit in any room. Purchased in Lyon, France, it is made of walnut with a lovely
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1920s French Directoire Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Brass
Dark Walnut Bookshelf Original Art Deco Cabinet with a Central Mirror
Located in Senden, NRW
Narrow walnut wood buffet or small cabinet with a beautiful symmetric veneer picture. Offers
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
H 80.71 in W 36.62 in D 21.26 in
Bookshelf France "Bibliothèque Terquem, " 1920-1930
Located in Vienna, AT
This bookshelf was manufactured in France between 1920-1930. It is made of waxed walnut and it is
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
Art Deco Bookshelf Cabinet, France, circa 1920
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Art Deco bookshelf cabinet, France, circa 1920.
Produced in France in the 1920s this bookshelf
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
19th Century French Walnut Corner Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century French Walnut Corner Cabinet ( originally top of corner piece ,corner unit) great
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19th Century French Antique Walnut Bookshelf
Figured Walnut 1920s Period Antique Revolving Bookcase
Located in Darwen, GB
. Each side having an open bookshelf with figured walnut divisions. The bookcase supported on four shell
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1920s Antique Walnut Bookshelf
Mid-19th century English Walnut Server / Book Shelves
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome and nicely proportioned walnut set of shelves that would make a nice server or bookshelf
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Metal
Large Art Deco Desk in Walnut
Located in London, GB
Impressive Art Deco Desk with bookshelf surround finished in figured walnut, beautiful curved edges
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Walnut Bookshelf
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Walnut
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique walnut bookshelf you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique walnut bookshelf — often made from wood, walnut and hardwood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique walnut bookshelf — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique walnut bookshelf bearing Victorian, Art Deco or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular.
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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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