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Bobbin Cabinet

French antique Bobbin bookcase
French antique Bobbin bookcase

French antique Bobbin bookcase

Located in MILL, NL

French antique bobbin bookcase. From France, early to mid-20th century. Crafted from walnut. Uprights with a bobbin motif. Resting on ball-and-claw feet. Very attractive colour and ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Bobbin-Turned Four-Door Entertainment Console
Bobbin-Turned Four-Door Entertainment Console

Bobbin-Turned Four-Door Entertainment Console

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

The entertainment console stands out as a centerpiece, blending rustic warmth with refined style. Made from medium-toned, weathered wood, it highlights the natural grain and the scul...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Sideboards

Materials

Wood

French Oak Mid-Century Bobbin Shelving Unit
French Oak Mid-Century Bobbin Shelving Unit

French Oak Mid-Century Bobbin Shelving Unit

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This shelving unit was made around the 1970s in France. It is made from oak and oak veneer and features 6 shelves. The unit is adjustable so you can decide which height you prefer. I...

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Vintage 1970s French Shelves

Materials

Oak

Georgian Pine Blanket Box With Decorative Bobbin Turned Decoration England 1800s
Georgian Pine Blanket Box With Decorative Bobbin Turned Decoration England 1800s

Georgian Pine Blanket Box With Decorative Bobbin Turned Decoration England 1800s

Located in Kingsbridge, GB

Georgian Pine Blanket Box With Decorative Bobbin Turned Decoration England 1800s Georgian Pine Mule Chest, dating from the early 1800s.  Nice original bobbin turned details and lov...

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Antique 1820s English Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

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Antique French Elm Commode with Bobbin Turned Columns
Antique French Elm Commode with Bobbin Turned Columns

Antique French Elm Commode with Bobbin Turned Columns

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H 39.75 in W 47.25 in D 20 in

Antique French Elm Commode with Bobbin Turned Columns

Located in Port Chester, NY

A fanciful French elm chest of drawers with turned columns at either side and sweet ball feet. Classic Louis Philippe syle molded top drawer. Single key pulls open all four drawers...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Bobbin Etagere
Bobbin Etagere

Bobbin Etagere

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H 58 in W 25 in D 15 in

Bobbin Etagere

Located in Sheffield, MA

Wonderfully charming etagere made with thread spool as support posts.

keywords: Shelving unit

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20th Century American Shelves

Bobbin  Corner Display Unit
Bobbin  Corner Display Unit

Bobbin Corner Display Unit

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H 50.75 in W 32.75 in D 8.25 in

Bobbin Corner Display Unit

Located in New York, NY

Bobbin Corner Display Unit

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Antique 19th Century British Cabinets

Bobbin bookcase rack French
Bobbin bookcase rack French

Bobbin bookcase rack French

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H 45.67 in W 40.95 in D 9.06 in

Bobbin bookcase rack French

Located in MILL, NL

Bobbin Mahogany bookcase / wall shelf. Originally from France, ca 1900. In good condition. Dimensions: 104w x 116h x 22.5d

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Antique 1880s Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

French Bobbin turned bookcase
French Bobbin turned bookcase

French Bobbin turned bookcase

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H 72.84 in W 8.67 in D 39.77 in

French Bobbin turned bookcase

Located in MILL, NL

Bobbin bookcase / book rack. Originally from France, early 20th century. In good condition! (See photos) Dimensions: H185 x 100.5W x 22D

Category

Early 20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Bobbin bookcase French ca. 1900
Bobbin bookcase French ca. 1900

Bobbin bookcase French ca. 1900

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H 47.25 in W 39.38 in D 8.67 in

Bobbin bookcase French ca. 1900

Located in MILL, NL

Bobbin bookrack / bookcase / bookshelf. Early 20th century, France. In good condition.

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Antique Early 1900s Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

French Bobbin Bookcase ca. 1900
French Bobbin Bookcase ca. 1900

French Bobbin Bookcase ca. 1900

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H 80.71 in W 39.38 in D 9.06 in

French Bobbin Bookcase ca. 1900

Located in MILL, NL

French Bobbin Bookcase / Bookshelf. Early 20th century. With 7 shelves. In very good condition. Dimensions: 205H x 100L x 23D

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Antique Early 1900s Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

C19th French Mahogany Bobbin Shelf
C19th French Mahogany Bobbin Shelf

C19th French Mahogany Bobbin Shelf

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H 29.93 in W 28.75 in D 9.06 in

C19th French Mahogany Bobbin Shelf

Located in London, GB

C19th French mahogany bobbin shelf. Gorgeous four-tier shelf with brass finials and ring hooks. In excellent and sturdy condition with one or two minor marks and a small chipped are...

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Antique 1860s French Louis Philippe Shelves

Materials

Brass

French Bobbin bookcase early 20th century
French Bobbin bookcase early 20th century

French Bobbin bookcase early 20th century

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H 68.9 in W 39.38 in D 8.27 in

French Bobbin bookcase early 20th century

Located in MILL, NL

Bobbin bookcase / bookshelf. Original from France, early 20th century. Standing on bulbous legs. In very good condition! (See photos)

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Early 20th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Wood

19thC French Oak Bobbin Writing Table
19thC French Oak Bobbin Writing Table

19thC French Oak Bobbin Writing Table

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H 29.53 in W 38.19 in D 22.45 in

19thC French Oak Bobbin Writing Table

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1850 19thC French Oak Bobbin Writing Table sku 1611 W97 x D57 x H75 cm Knee height 62 cm

Category

Antique 19th Century Desks

Materials

Oak

Bobbin Shelving Unit, France circa 1920
Bobbin Shelving Unit, France circa 1920

Bobbin Shelving Unit, France circa 1920

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H 81 in W 48 in D 11 in

Bobbin Shelving Unit, France circa 1920

Located in Culver City, CA

France, 1920 Narrow bobbin shelving unit with turned feet. 48"w x 11”d x 81”h Ref. CFRN1380 $ 5,800

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Vintage 1920s French Shelves

Materials

Wood

French Bobbin bookcase early 20th century
French Bobbin bookcase early 20th century

French Bobbin bookcase early 20th century

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H 82.68 in W 43.31 in D 8.67 in

French Bobbin bookcase early 20th century

Located in MILL, NL

Étagère à livres / bibliothèque Bobbin. Originaire de France. Début du XXe siècle. En noyer. Reposant sur des pieds boules. En bon état ! Dimensions : 210H x 110L x 22P

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Early 20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Nutwood

Vintage English Bobbin Twist Book Shelve
Vintage English Bobbin Twist Book Shelve

Vintage English Bobbin Twist Book Shelve

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H 81 in W 32 in D 14 in

Vintage English Bobbin Twist Book Shelve

Located in Nashville, TN

This is a vintage English bobbin twist design bookshelf are whatnot shelve. This classic decorative style that dates back to the 17th century in the Jacobean and Stuart eras in Engla...

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Vintage 1980s English Shelves

Materials

Wood

Painted Swedish Bobbin Turned Hanging Shelf Rack
Painted Swedish Bobbin Turned Hanging Shelf Rack

Painted Swedish Bobbin Turned Hanging Shelf Rack

Located in Greenwich, CT

An early 20th century Swedish hanging shelf rack with bobbin supports and original grain painted decoration.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Shelves

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Ebonised Bobbin Wall Shelves
19th Century French Ebonised Bobbin Wall Shelves

19th Century French Ebonised Bobbin Wall Shelves

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H 39.18 in W 74.22 in D 7.68 in

19th Century French Ebonised Bobbin Wall Shelves

Located in Southampton, GB

Large scale, French ebonised bobbin display shelves. Usual wear commensurate with age (fully treated.) France, circa 1920. Length - 188.5 cm Height - 99.5 cm Depth - 19.5 cm

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20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Mahogany Bobbin Leg Trolley/What Not
19th Century English Mahogany Bobbin Leg Trolley/What Not

19th Century English Mahogany Bobbin Leg Trolley/What Not

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century English mahogany three-tier trolley/what not with bobbin leg.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Bleached Oak Bobbin Etagere French Antique Shelving
19th Century Bleached Oak Bobbin Etagere French Antique Shelving

19th Century Bleached Oak Bobbin Etagere French Antique Shelving

Located in Southampton, GB

A lovely bleached oak bobbin etagere, this piece has been bleached to show the true grain of the wood and gives a modern feel. Solid in construction with traces of the original colou...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Shelves

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century, Mahogany Three-Tier Shelf Étagère, Bobbin Spindle Bookcase
Early 20th Century, Mahogany Three-Tier Shelf Étagère, Bobbin Spindle Bookcase

Early 20th Century, Mahogany Three-Tier Shelf Étagère, Bobbin Spindle Bookcase

Located in Nantucket, MA

A large, three-tiered shelf, mahogany bookcase or étagère with hand turned bobbin spindles. Also carved fronts with a slight limp along all the edges keeping books and keepsakes from...

Category

Early 20th Century Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century, Mahogany Three-Tier Shelf Étagère, Bobbin Spindle Bookcase
Early 20th Century, Mahogany Three-Tier Shelf Étagère, Bobbin Spindle Bookcase

Early 20th Century, Mahogany Three-Tier Shelf Étagère, Bobbin Spindle Bookcase

Located in Nantucket, MA

A large, three-tiered shelf, mahogany bookcase or étagère with hand turned bobbin spindles. Also carved fronts with a slight lip along all the edges keeping books and keepsakes from ...

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Early 20th Century British Colonial Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Maple Desk Bobbin Turned Legs Console
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Maple Desk Bobbin Turned Legs Console

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Maple Desk Bobbin Turned Legs Console

Located in Dayton, OH

A beautiful American Victorian era writing desk. Made from maple with one hand dovetailed drawer. Features hand turned bobbin legs leading to bun feet.

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks

Materials

Maple

Mahogany Modular Minty Oxford Antique Stacking Legal Bookcase Bobbin, circa 1930
Mahogany Modular Minty Oxford Antique Stacking Legal Bookcase Bobbin, circa 1930

Mahogany Modular Minty Oxford Antique Stacking Legal Bookcase Bobbin, circa 1930

By Minty of Oxford

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely early circa 1930 Minty oxford stacking legal bookcase with bobbin turned detailing Please note the delivery fee listed is just a gu...

Category

Vintage 1930s British Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Italian Carved Bobbin Turned Walnut Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library
Italian Carved Bobbin Turned Walnut Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library

Italian Carved Bobbin Turned Walnut Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library

Located in Carimate, Como

A beautiful Italian antique walnut three shelves, open bookcase or etagere standing on four great shaped carved turned wooden legs with top finials.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

20th Century English Oak Book Trough Bookshelf Cane Bobbin Arts & Crafts Style
20th Century English Oak Book Trough Bookshelf Cane Bobbin Arts & Crafts Style

20th Century English Oak Book Trough Bookshelf Cane Bobbin Arts & Crafts Style

Located in Choudrant, LA

Direct from England, a charming antique English oak book shelf or “book trough” as the British call them!~ ~Three levels, with two scalloped edge book ‘troughs’ and it’s original ca...

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Cane

Solid Oak Bobbin Turned Triple Leg Sideboard Chest of Drawers Great Piece & Size
Solid Oak Bobbin Turned Triple Leg Sideboard Chest of Drawers Great Piece & Size

Solid Oak Bobbin Turned Triple Leg Sideboard Chest of Drawers Great Piece & Size

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage solid oak bobbin turned triple leg sideboard with drawers A very rustic piece with lovely timber patina, its chunky substant...

Category

20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique English Hall Table Chest Sideboard Cabinet Jacobean Carved Oak Bobbin
Antique English Hall Table Chest Sideboard Cabinet Jacobean Carved Oak Bobbin

Antique English Hall Table Chest Sideboard Cabinet Jacobean Carved Oak Bobbin

Located in Choudrant, LA

Antique English Hall Table Chest Sideboard Cabinet Jacobean Carved Oak Bobbin. Direct from England, a beautiful antique 6 drawer hall table in lovely Jacobean style!

Category

Vintage 1920s British Jacobean Tables

Materials

Brass

French Oak Bobbin Wood Three -Tiered Single Drawer Side Cabinet
French Oak Bobbin Wood Three -Tiered Single Drawer Side Cabinet

French Oak Bobbin Wood Three -Tiered Single Drawer Side Cabinet

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Trensacq, FR

Stylish oak bobbin wood side cabinet from mid-century France C1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Cabinets

Materials

Oak

19th-C. Welsh Ebonized Oak Cupboard or Cabinet with Carved Bobbin Twist Legs
19th-C. Welsh Ebonized Oak Cupboard or Cabinet with Carved Bobbin Twist Legs

19th-C. Welsh Ebonized Oak Cupboard or Cabinet with Carved Bobbin Twist Legs

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a 19th century Georgian style ebonized oak cupboard with carved bobbin twist legs. This cabinet is Welsh and with it’s ebony finish and clean lines can work in either a tradi...

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Antique Late 19th Century Welsh Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Spanish Bargueño 19th Century Renaissance Bar Cabinet Oak Bobbin Carved
Antique Spanish Bargueño 19th Century Renaissance Bar Cabinet Oak Bobbin Carved

Antique Spanish Bargueño 19th Century Renaissance Bar Cabinet Oak Bobbin Carved

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Exquisite Spanish Bargueño cabinet from late 19th century Renaissance style , Richly carved with wrought iron grips on the side & bobbin legs.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Dry Bars

Materials

Oak

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Bobbin Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bobbin cabinet you’re looking for. A bobbin cabinet — often made from wood, mahogany and oak — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect bobbin cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A bobbin cabinet made by Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. Minty of Oxford each produced at least one beautiful bobbin cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Bobbin Cabinet?

The average selling price for a bobbin cabinet at 1stDibs is $2,725, while they’re typically $735 on the low end and $7,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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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