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Wall-Mounted Wooden Shelf, France, 1960s
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A refined wall-mounted shelf, crafted from wood with softly angled sides and an open slatted base. Its airy, lightweight form brings a sense of space and ease, while offering practic...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century French Book Shelve - Wood with Copper Trims
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful wooden book shelve, made of solid wood and copper inlaid trims.
The shelve is adjustable, you can slide the two inner parts to make the perfect composition for your book...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
Mathieu Matégot Midcentury Dedal wall shelf, red perforated metal, France, 50s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
"Dedal" wall shelf by renowned French designer Mathieu Matégot.7
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Perforated metal lacquered in red.
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Original condition with original paint.
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Made in France in the 1950s.
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Docum...
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1950s French Used Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
$1,432
H 19.69 in W 35.44 in D 6.3 in
Mategot Style Perforated Yellow Wall Mount Shelf by Pilastro
By Mathieu Matégot, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Pilastro perforated, yellow enameled metal wall mounted, single shelf. Newly painted and lightly refinished. In good condition with some remaining visible wear consistent wit...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Ernesto Valabrega Small Bookcase in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega, bookcase, oak, Italy, 1930s
This bookcase shows the characteristics of Ernesto Valabrega's designs. The dynamic engraved wood, gives the piece real character. A n...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Used Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
Poul Cadovius Wall Unit or Room Divider
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Cadovius, open bookshelf or room divider, metal, Denmark, 1960s
This sizable and minimalist shelving unit was designed by Poul Cadovius. This shelving system exists of a thin f...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Minimal Sculpture Shelf Italian Design, 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimal sculpture shelf Italian design, 1970, golden aluminium, refined elegant and minimal.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
$2,080 Sale Price
30% Off
H 47.25 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Teak Three-Tier Server Portable Dessert Cake Stand With Ring Handle Tripod Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
This three tier, teak tripod dessert server / stand has a Scandinavian modern style, a tripod construction for stability, and a ring handle for portability. Its country of origin is ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
$600
H 40 in W 15 in D 14 in
French gilt and carved wood wall mounted corbel shelf circa 1880
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A small French gilt and carved wood wall mounted shelf circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Used Book Shelves
Materials
Giltwood
Box and Wall Unit String Shelf Rack System by Nisse Strinning, 1960s
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Telgte, DE
Box and wall unit string shelf rack system by Nisse Strinning, 1960s
Original and rare String System. One box (78 cm W x 30 cm D x 42 cm H), 3 shelves (78 cm W x 30 cm D), 3 white la...
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
$1,492 / set
H 16.54 in W 30.71 in D 11.82 in
Midcentury Walnut Cado Display Shelf
By Poul Cadovius
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Walnut Cado System display shelf thats meant to hold books or flat artwork. The shelf has a beautiful catch at the bottom preventing a book from falling off. The wood brac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Adjustable Birch, Coated Wire Wall Shelves by String Sweden 12" Deep
By String Design AB
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern adjustable wall shelves. Constructed of birch and coated wire. Made by String in Sweden. Measures: 39" tall x 31.5" x 11.75" deep.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Birch
$575
H 39 in W 31.5 in D 11.75 in
1 of 2 Victorian Period Dwarf Open Library Bookcases with Two Shelves Per Side
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 large dwarf open library bookcases circa 1880 in English oak
As mentioned this is one of two, the other is 60cm smaller than this one and...
Category
1880s English High Victorian Used Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
$1,814 Sale Price
25% Off
H 47.64 in W 83.86 in D 15.16 in
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Smoked Glass Étagère Bookcase Shelf Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern chrome and smoked glass étagère bookcase shelf. Item features sleek chrome metal frame, five smoked glass shelves, clean modernist lines, circa 1970s. Meas...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Chrome
$1,100
H 74 in W 35.5 in D 16 in
1970s MCM Circular Brass or Gold Room Divider Étagère with Glass Display Shelves
By Romeo Rega, Milo Baughman
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large 1970s two section round brass & glass étagère, often attributed to Milo Baughman of the Hollywood Regency style. Two-piece design allows to adjust overall width by moving the p...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
$2,850
H 78.25 in W 102.75 in D 18 in
Pair of Circular Glass and Brass Display Shelves, 20th Century, European
Located in London, GB
A pair of circular glass and brass shelves, for display or storage, second half of the 20th century, unsigned.
The shelves were found in Europe, and were perhaps used for shop displ...
Category
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
$1,313 / set
H 4.41 in W 13.43 in D 14.02 in
Pair of Oak Nightstand or Bedside Table
By Jean Royère
Located in London, GB
Same door handle
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Wall Shelf, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary Mid-Century wall shelf in curved rattan, bamboo and wicker. This marvellous object was made in Italy in the 1960s and is attributed to the mastery of Franco Albini.
Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
$1,014
H 9.85 in W 18.51 in D 11.82 in
Free standing modular wall unit 'Royal system' Poul Cadovius, Denmark 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Poul Cadovius classic modular unit produced by CADO, Denmark, during the 1960s.
Rare free standing model. Made in teak.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
$7,162
H 70.87 in W 94.49 in D 15.75 in
Arts and Crafts Iron & Glass Display Table / Drinks Cabinet Attr. Hugo Berger
By Goberg
Located in Lisse, NL
Table display cabinet. For the collectors of rare Arts and Crafts antiques.
When we first saw this cabinet, we immediately were convinced that it could have only been designed and h...
Category
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron
$2,954
H 31.7 in W 21.75 in D 11.4 in
Willy Guhl Concrete Octagonal Vase
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete vase by Willy Guhl. Made of fiber cement. 8 sided with small base. Great vintage condition. Great oversized vase.
Category
1960s Swiss Used Book Shelves
Materials
Cement
Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase, C1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase, C1910
Measures- 66.5"H x 11.25"W x...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Used Book Shelves
Materials
Glass, Oak
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28 in W 22.5 in D 2.25 in
1960s Two Fully Restored Danish Sigfred Omann Floating Nightstands in Teak
By Ølholm Møbelfabrik, Sigfred Omann
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Set of two Danish Sigfred Omann floating nightstands in teak by Oelholm
A pair of floating nightstands or shelves in teak designed by Sigfred Omann for Ølholm Møbelfabrik. The...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
$1,426 Sale Price / set
29% Off
H 4.73 in W 15.36 in D 9.26 in
Bauhaus Chrome-Plated Tubular Steel Étagère / Flower Stand, 1930s
Located in Lucenec, SK
Chrome-plated tubular steel étagère made in the 1930s with glass shelves. Chrome plating is in original condition.
Category
1930s Bauhaus Used Book Shelves
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$534 Sale Price
23% Off
H 24.02 in W 45.28 in D 10.24 in
Milo Baughman Style Tall Chrome and Glass Column Étagère
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Milo Baughman style tall chrome and glass column étagère,
Each one fitted with four 17 inch square clear glass shelves. Each cube shelf has a display height of 17.5"
Sold individual...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Chrome
$716 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 61 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
18th - 19th Century French Painted Pinewood Bookshelf - Antique Rack
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French freestanding bookshelf made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The detailed library rack is composed with five arched shelving which are supported...
Category
Late 18th Century French Used Book Shelves
Materials
Pine
Mastercraft Tall Brass Regency Style Étagère
By Mastercraft
Located in North Miami, FL
This very tall étagère shows five thick glass shelves (can take two more if desired) and is very stable. This design is truly chic!
Category
1960s American Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
English Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase with Upper Angled Book Trough
By Arthur Simpson
Located in London, GB
In the manner of Arthur Simpson of Kendal.
A superb quality little Arts & Crafts English oak bookcase with through tenon details, an upper angular book trough perfect for storing bo...
Category
1890s English Arts and Crafts Used Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
Small MCM Teak Wall Shelf / Organizer
Located in San Diego, CA
A small MCM teak wall shelf / organizer with three shelves and four brass hooks, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 12.375"W x 3.25"D x 11.75"H; it...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Regency Style Carved Mahogany Faux Bamboo Etagere / Shelf / Book
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a regency style carved fruitwood faux bamboo shelf / etagere / bookcase. The shelves are about 11.75” deep, and 14 inches in height. The top shelf is the only one that has a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
$1,595
H 70.5 in W 30 in D 12.5 in
Great French Wrought Iron Wine Rack Storage Locker by Rigidex Holding 50 Bottles
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and practical, Industrial style wine rack.
If you are a wine enthousiast and you like the timeless, industrial style then we may have the ideal wine cabinet for you. This ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,898
H 45 in W 22 in D 15.5 in
19th Century Mahogany Turned Standing Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century English standing shelf made from mahogany. It has lovely hand turned finials and shelf supports in a bobbin pattern, and is resting on lovely hand turned bun feet.
Category
19th Century English Victorian Used Book Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Chinese Chippendale Style Red Lacquered Corner Etagere
Located in Germantown, MD
An early to mid 20th century Chinese Chippendale Style Red Lacquered Corner Etagere.
Measures 15.5" in width, 11.5" in depth and 54" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood, Paint, Lacquer
Impressive Early 20th Century Iron Wall Hanging Shelf
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Interesting Set of Wall Hanging or free standing shelves. Intricate, Gothic Casts iron supports, twisting balusters and tooled decoration, wooden shelves. Integrated hanging loops. F...
Category
Early 20th Century French Used Book Shelves
Materials
Iron
Swedish Modern, Set of 6 Multifunctional Shelves in Pine, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Sold as a set 6.
In the year 1877, the Swedish Royal library moved into a newly constructed building in Humlegården, Stockholm. The Architect was Gustaf Dahl.
On the top 3 floors o...
Category
1870s Swedish Brutalist Used Book Shelves
Materials
Pine
$1,500 / set
H 4.73 in W 29.93 in D 11.82 in
1960s Wall shelf, Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic shelving system from the 1960s. The high-quality containers and shelves are veneered in teak. The system consists of twelve shelves, one bar-container with hinged door and in...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
19Thc Amazing Brass & Iron Large Bakers Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine and very large French style bakers rack is in fine condition.This rack / shelf has custom made sized glass. This rack is in very good condition. This is the largest bakers ...
Category
Late 19th Century American French Provincial Used Book Shelves
Materials
Iron
Chinese Mahogany Hanging Curio Wall Cabinet with Offset Display Shelves 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinese Mahogany Hanging Curio Wall Cabinet with Offset Display Shelves 20thC (33" x 21" x 4 3/8").
A finely crafted Chinese mahogany hanging curio wall cabinet, 20th century. Thi...
Category
20th Century Used Book Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
$688 Sale Price
20% Off
H 33 in W 21 in D 4.5 in
19th Century Corner Shelf, in Solid Walnut Hand-Carved, Restored Wax Finished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
19th century corner shelf, in solid walnut hand-carved, restored and wax finished
Measure in cm: H 62 x W 42 x D Ang. 29 x 29.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Used Book Shelves
Materials
Walnut
$2,365
H 24.41 in W 16.54 in D 11.42 in
19th Century Original Blue Painted Pine Hanging Shelf with Pegs and Plate Rack
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful hanging rack is a wonderful example of the folk art found in Eastern Europe during the 1800's.
The blue background has hand painted accents including traditional red,...
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood, Pine, Paint
$850
H 20 in W 73.25 in D 4 in
Japanese Traditional Design Exhibition Stand / Japanese Old Wooden Shelves
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a shelf made of very beautiful traditional Japanese decoration and wood.
The wood is paulownia and ebony.
Paulownia is a material often used for tansu.
It's a soft tree, but it...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Used Book Shelves
Materials
Other
$1,300
H 31.58 in W 27.25 in D 13.39 in
English Mahogany Three Tiered Butler's Trolley Large Casters
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century English Mahogany Butler's Trolley/Dumb Waiter
This carved mahogany butler's trolley, also known as a dumb waiter, features three graduated tiers supported by turned and...
Category
19th Century English Regency Used Book Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Japanese Vintage Wooden Open Shelf, Mid Showa Period '1940-'
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This wooden open shelf was crafted in the Mid Showa Period'1940-'.
This simple yet striking open shelf is made from heavy pine wood, with some parts crafted from cedar, giving it a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Cedar, Pine
Mid-Century Triangular Bamboo and Rattan Italian Corner Bookcase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing mid-century bamboo and Rattan triangular corner bookshelf. Franco Albini inspired the design of this piece, produced in Italy during the 1970s.
This piece is fantastic thank...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood, Wicker, Cane
$1,074
H 48.04 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
606 Shelving system, Dieter Rams for Vitsœ
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Neuss, NW
Modular 606 shelving system by Dieter Rams for Vitsœ from the 1960s. High-quality construction consisting of two aluminium E Tracks, four shelves and one container with up and over d...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Primitive Folk Art Painted Pink Wall Shelf, Handmade Curio Cabinet, Spice Rack
Located in Chicago, IL
Charming handmade folk art wall shelf in pale pink paint with curvy side brackets. One of a kind and highly functional. Can be set on a surface or hung on the wall. Lovely for curios...
Category
1940s Unknown Folk Art Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood, Paint
$552 Sale Price
40% Off
H 25 in W 12.13 in D 5.5 in
Monumental Maple Etagere
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s in great vintage condition. There are small blemishes including scratches, dents, and tape residue but it reads perfectly
Category
1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Romweber Knotty Pine Etagere
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A monumental piece of American craftsmanship, this étagère from the esteemed Romweber Furniture Company exudes a powerful, architectural presence. Masterfully constructed from solid ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Used Book Shelves
Materials
Pine
Poul Cadovius Teak Bookcase Shelves For Royal System 1960s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Den Haag, NL
Iconic Poul Cadovius for Royal System . Denmark 1960s Bookcase . The perfect solution , for your storage problems
Takes not muts space ,and can holt a lot . Rare...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
$3,863 / set
H 82.29 in W 65.36 in D 14.97 in
De Coene Norm Office 770 Modular Wall Unit , 1969, Belgium Design
By De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressed facade of a Modular wall unit in oak designed by the Coene Manufacture, Belgium ,1969 "Norm office 770" is an universal modular system construction harmonizing perfect orga...
Category
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
$6,657 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 86.62 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
Arts and Crafts Open Front Elm Bookcase
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Open Front Elm Bookcase
This bookcase has 4 open shelves, the top shelf is galleried
The shelf has shaped sides
The bookcase is in good attractive sturdy condition ...
Category
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Used Book Shelves
Materials
Elm
Vintage Pair of Italian Etageres / Bookcases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of etageres / bookcases with three shelves below a top drawer.
Category
20th Century Italian Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
English Mahogany Three-Tier Trolley with Turned Legs, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This antique English trolley, crafted in the 19th century, features three fixed rectangular tiers in richly patinated mahogany, supported by turned baluster legs with reeded detailin...
Category
19th Century English Used Book Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
$4,500
H 40.75 in W 41 in D 16.5 in
Vitra Planophore Bookshelf Roomdivider Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby Jean Prouvé
By Vitra, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in Munster, NRW
Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby have designed Planophore 2014 for Vitra as a dual-purpose - room divider and bookshelf.
Its open sides create a horizontal emphasis underscored by the s...
Category
2010s German Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
$20,055
H 63.78 in W 93.71 in D 16.34 in
Etagère murale avec miroir orientable par Guillerme et Chambron Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Etagère murale avec miroir orientable par Guillerme et Chambron pour Votre Maison 1960's
Robert Guillerme (1913–1990) et Jacques Chambron (1914–2001) sont deux designers français em...
Category
1960s French Brutalist Used Book Shelves
Materials
Oak, Glass
$2,615
H 56.3 in W 39.38 in D 7.09 in
Contemporary Custom Made Modular Wood and Metal Industrial Shelving Wall Unit
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A striking example of minimalist industrial design, this modular wall shelving unit features a sleek combination of solid wood shelves and a brushed metal frame. The unit’s open fram...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
$1,500
H 95 in W 140 in D 25 in
1960s Oak Book Stand Shelf / Rack by ULUV, Czechoslovakia
By ULUV Krásná jizba
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- Sturdy and stable
- Made of solid Oak wood
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
2 Tier Oak Wall Shelf
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century 2-tier oak wall shelf
Category
19th Century Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood, Oak
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Used Book Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of used book shelves available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, all used book shelves available were constructed with great care. Used book shelves have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Used book shelves are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Used book shelves have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Poul Cadovius, Nils Nisse Strinning and String Design AB are consistently popular.
How Much are Used Book Shelves?
Prices for used book shelves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used book shelves begin at $1 and can go as high as $125,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.
Finding the Right Shelves for You
From valuable historical memorabilia to rare architectural models to priceless family photos, there’s no shortage of collectibles and curiosities worthy of adorning your home. Why not take the time to find the ideal antique, new or vintage shelves for your treasured trinkets?
For every space and object, there’s sure to be a wall-mounted or sturdy floor solution that matches your shelving needs on 1stDibs. And while shelves should technically stick out from your wall, they shouldn’t from the rest of your decor.
Because you can find shelves made with a wide variety of materials today, everything from teak to brass, your shelving can seamlessly support your existing color scheme and design style. An arrangement of shelves from floor to ceiling can turn your wall into a proud storage space for displaying artwork, decorative objects and books. Options abound with regard to shelving for the latter, as furniture designers know that literature creates an inviting atmosphere in any room, and one of the simplest ways to integrate books into an interior design is with the right shelves or bookcase.
Elegant shelving is a must for a happy home office or library, but a sharp shelving system can freshen up virtually any room in your home. Proudly display your vintage dinner plates and other tableware with open shelving in the kitchen or tuck away linens in big baskets on shelves in your bathroom if you’re navigating life without a proper linen closet.
On 1stDibs, find a wide range of shelves that includes everything from mid-century modern floating shelves to decorative Chinese shelves dating from the 18th century to contemporary statement-making structures that are as provocative as they are convenient.
Questions About Used Book Shelves
- How were book presses used?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A book press was used to bind books with pressure. When a book is placed in the center of the press, the platen is lowered to firmly press the book to hold its shape. Today, book presses are a popular home decor choice for collectors and avid book readers alike. Shop a selection of vintage book presses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Tempered glass is used most often for shelving. It is five to six times stronger than ordinary glass and provides better protection and safety. Shop a variety of vintage and antique tempered glass on 1stDibs.
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