Antiques Antique Bookshelf
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920'S SMALL CHiNESE CHINOISERIE BOOKSHELF TABLE TOP BOOK STAND
Located in GB
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 Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Wood
H 6.11 in W 14.38 in D 7.09 in
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 Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Wood
French 1920's Parisian Metal Iron Crown Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
years ago and would be a focal point on a bookshelf, side table, or console in an art or history lover's
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Iron
Small Italian Faience Dish Of a Lady, Circa 1920's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
bookshelf.
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Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Faience
Late 1800’s French Walnut Secrétaire Bookcase with Desk
Located in BALCATTA, WA
a glass front bookshelf/ display cabinet, the lower half of this piece was made to be used as a desk
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Early 1800s Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Walnut
19th C. Gilt Wood Fragment on Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
acanthus leaf is mounted to an iron base for decor. This would be great on an end table or bookshelf for
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Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Iron
Solid Teak Hand Carved Colonial Whatnot Rack with Shelves & Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
piece which can be repurposed as a TV stand, act as a bookshelf or buffet. Versatile and
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Early 1900s British Indian Ocean Territory British Colonial Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Teak
Sterling and Crystal Urn
By T. G. Hawkes & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
makes up. A beautiful piece, empty or filled on an end table, powder room, bookshelf or and other area
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1910s American Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Crystal, Sterling Silver
Purple Amethyst Decorative Object or Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
great piece for a bookshelf, cocktail table, on a desk as paperweight, etc. Dimensions: 3.25" Depth x
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15th Century and Earlier Organic Modern Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Amethyst, Quartz
Antique Inlaid Walnut Breakfront Bookcase
Located in London, GB
and slim, yet offering lots of storage space. There is an open bookshelf in the centre with two
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Early 1900s British Georgian Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Walnut
19th Century Moorish Revival Bronze Architectural Model Panel
Located in Forney, TX
wall hanging, placed on a bookshelf, or displayed at the office, it's interesting, conversational, and
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19th Century Moorish Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Bronze
19C Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Bookshelf & Crown Portion is 46.5 inches Tall, 81 inches Wide and 14 inches Deep at the central section.
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Mid-19th Century Irish George III Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
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English 19th Century Regency Period Book Canterbury
Located in London, GB
Constructed in goncalo alves, with four divisions, the top rail of arc-en arbalette form, with turned dividers; the central support in the form of a stylised palm tree trunk; a singl...
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19th Century British Regency Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Brass
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
19th Century French Hand Painted Blue and White Faience Ewer Signed HR Quimper
By Henriot Quimper
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant and colorful antique ewer was sculpted in Brittany, France, circa 1890. The unique large pitcher stands on a octagonal shaped base and features a large scrolling handle ...
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Late 19th Century French Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Faience
H 18.25 in W 15 in D 6 in
French Faience Vase HB Quimper, Circa 1920
By Quimper Faience Pottery
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience vase signed HB Quimper Circa 1920.
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1920s French Rustic Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Faience
Chinese Export Style Maitland-Smith Blue & White Ginger Jars W/ Foo Dogs - Pair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This s a lovely pair of Chinese Export style blue and white ceramic ginger jars. They have gilt accents and foo dog finials. The pottery is intentionally crackled. They are marked.
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1980s Philippine Chinese Export Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Ceramic
19th Century French Porquier Beau Quimper Faience Plate
By Quimper Faience Pottery
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Porquier Beau Quimper faience plate with fisherman scene. Foliate border with Brittany coat of arms. Good details. Small chips to glaze on back rim. Signed vers...
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Late 19th Century French Country Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Faience
Colonial Bamboo Folding Chair
Located in Čelinac, BA
If you are thinking about purchasing this great piece, feel free to ask for an additional video to be absolutely sure of your choice.
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1940s French Colonial Revival Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Leather, Bamboo
FINE ORIENTAL ANTIQUE CHINESE HAND PAINTED LACQUERED LARGE SiDE TABLE CUPBOARD
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1920's hand painted and lacquered Chinese Wedding cupboard for folded linens etc
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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Wood
H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 14.38 in
Late 19th Century Table Lectern Book Stand - Gothic - Copper Bronze
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique copper book stand, decorated with bronze ornaments.
Gothic style, from circa 1900.
The front has ben re-upholstered recently, with a nice blue fabric.
The book...
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1890s French Gothic Revival Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Bronze, Copper
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H 33 in W 42 in D 28 in
19th Century French Painted Faience Porquier Beau Quimper Olive Oil Container
By Grande Maison HB Quimper
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a kitchen counter or a shelf with this elegant antique conjoined double pitcher. Created in Brittany, France circa 1895, the hand painted ceramic container with center rope ...
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Late 19th Century French Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Faience
H 6.5 in W 9 in D 3.25 in
Antique Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Book Stand C1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Book Stand with Cutout Handles and Pressed Cane Sides, C1910
Measures - 42.5"H x 22.25"W x 14.25"D
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Early 20th Century American Mission Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Oak, Cane
Music or Book Stand 19thc American Chippendale Style Mahogany on Tripod Base
By Palmer
Located in Savannah, GA
This unique floor-standing adjustable mahogany stand could accommodate both music or a book. Features include an acanthus leaf motif carved central shaft and knees on a tripod config...
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Early 19th Century American Chippendale Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Brass
H 46 in W 21 in D 21 in
Worcester Early Porcelain Fence Pattern Sparrow Beak Jug
By Royal Worcester
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine antique English porcelain sparrow beak jug decorated in blue and white with the fence pattern by renowned makers Worcester and dating from around 1770. The finely made ju...
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1770s English Georgian Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Porcelain
19th Century Signed Quimper Bow with Lug Handles
By Henriot Quimper
Located in New Orleans, LA
A beautiful old Quimper bowl signed HB Quimper. It is hand painted with the image of a Breton woman in traditional costume walking through a forest, featuring tree and flower motifs....
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Pottery
Vintage Neoclassical Dressing Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
The vintage neoclassical dressing table, vanity, desk or night table has gilt detailing, fluted legs, brass pulls and curved stretchers. Drawers are dovetailed. Can be used as side t...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Wood
Mughal Style Folk Art Lacquer Hand Painted Decorative Storage Trunk Side Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Folk Art lacquer hand painted decorative storage wooden trunk.
Mughal style small wood trunks with hinged lid clean lines and beautiful floral Rajasthani floral decor, this r...
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Late 20th Century Indian Moorish Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Wood
H 18 in W 18 in D 18 in
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Weston, DC Microampere Meter, Early Electric Artifact, Mounted Sculpture ON SALE
Located in Dallas, TX
mounting options available. Ideal for use as a paperweight or desk/bookshelf display piece. Makes a great
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Metal
H 7.5 in W 8.5 in D 11.5 in
Weston Thermo Galvanometer Sculpture Circa 1922 W/ Electric Thermocouple ON SALE
Located in Dallas, TX
feet. Displays beautifully as a paperweight or desk or bookshelf display piece. Makes a great desk
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Early 20th Century American International Style Antiques Antique Bookshelf
H 6.5 in W 8.5 in D 11.5 in
English Painted Fish Decoupage Bookshelf
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
English 1890's bamboo bookshelf with adjustable shelves is sturdy and re-finished with black paint
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19th Century English Antiques Antique Bookshelf
English 19th Century Bamboo & Decoupage Butterfly Bookshelf
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
English bamboo bookshelf from the 1890's has been recently refinished. Where you see black paint
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19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antiques Antique Bookshelf
Art Nouveau Bentwood Bookshelf from Fischel
By Fischel
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Made of bent beech and plywood. Manufactured by Fishel company in former Czechoslovakia during 1920's. In very good vintage condition with some traces of wear and age. Beautiful pati...
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1920s Czech Art Nouveau Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Beech
Antique Original Painted Green Bookshelf with Many Drawers, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
This unique shelf unit can be used as a bookshelf or wall unit. It originally served as a display
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19th Century Russian Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Pine, Paint
1880's Globe Shaw Walker Monumental Apothecary Library Wall Cabinet
Located in Hyattsville, MD
½ in. *(Drawers: 10 x 5 / Bookshelf Cubbies: 10 x 10½) 275 lbs. *(with Drawers)
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19th Century American Victorian Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Steel
Collection Of Graduated Tin Doll Heads
Located in Santa Monica, CA
haunting and fantastic bookshelf or table top collection.
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Early 20th Century German Antiques Antique Bookshelf
Pair of Industrial Leather Glove Cutters
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Heavy iron leather glove form cutters. Great table top or bookshelf item. Presented on a custom
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Early 20th Century American Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Iron
Pair of Egyptian Revival Sphinx Bookends
Located in Petaluma, CA
, very heavy, and warm patina are present. Hard to find item for the bookshelf.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Bronze, Iron
English 19th Century Mahogany Tea Trolley
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
room. It would serve as a unique bar or bookshelf now. Make sure to view the detailed images for a
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19th Century English Other Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Mahogany, Wood, Hardwood
Pair of 19th C. Italian Altersticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
would fit in almost any area; bookshelf, table, or mantle. The finish is a combination of many years of
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19th Century Italian Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Wood, Paint
c.1920 French Iron & Brass Fireplace Fender w/Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
bookshelf. Who doesn't appreciate the opportunity to decorate a home with the classic good taste of dog or
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Early 20th Century French Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Iron, Brass
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 Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Walnut
French Art Deco Side Table with a Small Shelf, 1920s
Located in Greding, DE
bookshelf standing on a curved wooden panel with two drawers. Very decorative piece of furniture
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Early 20th Century French Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Palisander
Stoddard's Lectures, International Travelogues,
Located in Port Chester, NY
great look for your library bookshelf.
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19th Century American Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Paper
English 19th Century Decoupage Bamboo Bookcase
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A wonderful English bamboo bookshelf from the 1890's, that has been recently refinished in a
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19th Century English Other Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Bamboo, Wood, Paint, Paper
Antique French Religious Crowns - Religious Relics
Located in Houston, TX
them, decoratively place them atop a stack of books, or use them as bookshelf ornaments. However you
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19th Century French Antiques Antique Bookshelf
Antique Sheraton Style Inlaid Bookcase / Cabinet
Located in London, GB
around the 1920-30’s period.
The design is fantastic, with an open bookshelf on top, central drawer
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1920s English Sheraton Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Wood
American Civil War Era Black Metal Ballot Box by Geo Barnard & Company, 1800s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
it in a living room, styled just beside a drink table on the ground. Or even on a tall bookshelf to
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Early 19th Century American American Classical Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Metal, Tin
Vintage Underwood Standard Typewriter No. 5, 1924
By Franz Wagner
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
. The No. 5 would look fantastic in a study, on a bookshelf, or in an office.
The Underwood
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1920s American Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Metal
Signed Antique Mission Oak Craftsman Bookshelf Rack by Stickley, Model 74
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed Antique Mission Oak Craftsman Bookshelf Rack by Stickley, Model 74
Designer: Stickley
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1910s American Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Oak
H 31 in W 32.5 in D 10.25 in
Pair of Hand Carved Gothic Revival Oak Church Lectern Desks with Bookshelf
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality crafted and incredibly durable pair of Gothic church lecterns.
These practical size lecterns are remarkably well crafted and their design and patina are to die for. The ...
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Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Oak
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H 35.6 in W 29.9 in D 13.2 in
French 1910's Wooden Milliner Hat Form
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
accessory, or sitting high and mighty on a bookshelf. A conversation piece as well as functional; consider
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Wood
French Wooden Milliner Hat Turban Form, circa 1910's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
, vanity accessory, or sitting high and mighty on a bookshelf. A conversation piece as well as functional
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Wood
Pair of French Art Deco Marble Onyx Bookends Planters
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
bookshelf. Use this pair together or individually as sculptural objects.
The bookends each have 4 period
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Onyx, Marble, Brass, Chrome
Collection of 47 Blue Decorative Books
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
bookshelf, like flies on a wall, watching the comings and goings of the home's inhabitants. Silently
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Early 20th Century North American American Classical Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Paper
Monumental 19th Century French Oak Bibliotheque-Vitrine “Rocaille”
Located in Dallas, TX
piece makes a strong visual impact.
We have it displayed as a bookshelf or bibliotheque, but it can
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19th Century French Rococo Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Brass
Bamboo Four-Tier Bookshelf
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Bamboo Four-Tier Bookshelf. Woven rattan on shelf tops.
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19th Century English Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Bamboo, Rattan
19th Century Anglo-Indian Rosewood Bookshelf
Located in Long Island City, NY
1840'S-50'S Anglo-Indian rosewood regency style open bookshelf
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19th Century Indian Antiques Antique Bookshelf
the French Hand Caned Bamboo Secretaire circa 1900
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
. It has bookshelf at top and four spacious cubbies flaking a central cabinet with drop down door
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Early 20th Century French Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Bamboo
"Cotswold" Chest Of Drawers/Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Rarely found in the U.S. Modular grouping including Four-drawer chest, stacking bookshelf, and
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Early 20th Century English Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Oak
Pair Marble Bookends
Located in Culver City, CA
display or bookshelf. The price and following information pertains to the pair which has the bronze bust
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Early 20th Century French Antiques Antique Bookshelf
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Marble
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