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Pausa Book Divider, Brass
By Caterina Moretti, Alejandra Carmona
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The best way to enter the universe of writing is through books and its reading in stimulating pauses. The collection of dividers and paperweights owe their names to these moments: Pa...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pausa Book Divider, Brass
Pausa Book Divider, Brass
H 5.91 in W 0.6 in D 0.99 in
Pausa Book Divider, Onyx
By Caterina Moretti, Alejandra Carmona
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The best way to enter the universe of writing is through books and its reading in stimulating pauses. The collection of dividers and paperweights owe their names to these moments: Pa...
Category

2010s Mexican Bookends

Materials

Onyx

Pausa Book Divider, Onyx
Pausa Book Divider, Onyx
H 5.91 in Dm 0.99 in
Pausa Book Divider, Beech Wood
By Caterina Moretti, Alejandra Carmona
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The best way to enter the universe of writing is through books and its reading in stimulating pauses. The collection of dividers and paperweights owe their names to these moments: Pa...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Bookends

Materials

Beech

Pausa Book Divider, Beech Wood
Pausa Book Divider, Beech Wood
H 5.91 in Dm 0.99 in
Thuya Burl Sideboard with Ebonized Body, 1930s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Sideboard, bar with ebonized body, the central part and tuja burl laid open-book divided into
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Burl, Lacquer

Thuya Burl Sideboard with Ebonized Body, 1930s
Thuya Burl Sideboard with Ebonized Body, 1930s
H 47.25 in W 92.92 in D 21.66 in
Folding Room Divider / Book Shelf by Evans Clark for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare folding room divider / bookshelf with sliding panels. Designed by Evans Clark for Glenn of
Category

Vintage 1950s Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Regency Neoclassical Mahogany Library Table in the manner of Richard Bridgen
By Richard Bridgens
Located in Glasgow, GB
specific commissions, with the book divided into three sections for his designs in the Grecian, Elizabethan
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Pyramidal Bookshelf / Room Divider by John Van Koert for Drexel, USA, c. 1950's
By John Van Koert
Located in Deland, FL
a stand-alone wall unit, book shelf, display or room-divider) this sculptural Étagère can blend
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Mid-20th Century Ceremonial Vases
Located in London, GB
book ‘Divide and Quit: An Eyewitness Account of the Partition of India’ by Sir Penderel Moon, Revenue
Category

Vintage 1940s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Leather

Mid-20th Century Ceremonial Vases
Mid-20th Century Ceremonial Vases
H 12.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Early 19th Century Regency Rosewood Book Caddy on Later Stand
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a picture of an English Regency book caddy with spindle divider joined by spindled ends and
Category

Antique 1830s English Regency Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

"Heaven to Hell" by David LaChapelle TASCHEN 1st Ed. 2006 Hardcover Book
By David LaChapelle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
use of bold colors, dramatic lighting, and over-the-top sets and costumes. The book is divided into
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Expressionist Books

Materials

Paper

"Souvenir d'Italia" – Stunning Photo Collection of Italy (1974) - 3Y23
Located in Bordeaux, FR
500 magnificent full-color photographs, the book is divided into two sections: Northern Italy
Category

Vintage 1970s Antiquities

Materials

Paper

American Fashion: The Life & Lines of Many Designers 1st Ed Signed 2x by Trigere
Located in valatie, NY
divided into five one hundred-page sections for each of the designers. The book contains hundreds of b & w
Category

Vintage 1970s American Books

Materials

Paper

The Stars, The Personalities Who Made The Movies By Richard Schickel, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
. First Edition hardcover with dust jacket. Bonanza Books, New York, 1962. With 400 b&w photos. This book
Category

Vintage 1960s American Books

Materials

Paper

Iron and Brass Implements of the English & American House by J. Seymour Lindsay
Located in valatie, NY
the most important part of household equipment. The book is divided into six sections: the hearth and
Category

Vintage 1960s English Books

Materials

Paper

The American Landscape Tradition A Study & Gallery of Paintings, Stated 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
. Dutton, New York, 1982. Stated first edition softcover. This book is divided into: Early Landscape
Category

Vintage 1980s American Books

Materials

Paper

Breakfast at Brennan’s and Dinner Too by Pip Jimmy and Ted Brennan Cookbook
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brennan's exquisite cuisine in your own kitchen. The book is divided into seven recipe sections, each
Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Books

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Bauhaus Vintage Chromed Metal Glass Shelves Flower Stand 1930s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Bauhaus vintage flower stand or book stand or room divider or shelves from chromed metal
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Metal

Italian Drawings In Oxford by Terisio Pignatti, First English Publication, 1977
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, Titian, and Caravaggio. The book is divided into three sections: the
Category

Late 20th Century Baroque Books

Materials

Paper

Bookcase in the style of Charlotte Perriand, France, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
description:Charlotte Perriand; Minimalist; Mid-Century Modern; Bookcase; Book Cabinet; Room
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

The Material World of Eyre Hall: Four Centuries of Chesapeake History, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
such transformative events. The book is divided into four sections. The first recounts the history of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Materials

Paper

French America By Arielle De La Tour D'Auvergne and Ron Katz 2005 Hardcover
Located in North Hollywood, CA
detail of French-inspired buildings from all over the country. The book is divided into three parts, each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Books

Materials

Paper

1966 Italian Cinema Today by Gian Luigi Rondi First Edition
Located in North Hollywood, CA
major force in the world of cinema. The rest of the book is divided into 22 chapters, each dedicated to
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Expressionist Books

Materials

Paper

La Chanson des Gueux by J. Richepin with Théophile Steinlen illustrations
Located in Middletown, NY
1881. The book is divided into several parts: 1°/ Beggars of the Fields; 2°/ Beggars of Paris; 3°/ We
Category

Early 20th Century French Books

Materials

Gold Leaf

Great Houses of Italy The Tuscan Villas by Harold Acton, First Edition
By Harold Acton
Located in valatie, NY
both black and white and color the book is divided into four parts, Medicean Villas, Villas in and near
Category

20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Provence : The Beautiful Cookbook by Peter Johnson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
cooking with clear, articulate recipes. The book is divided into 10 chapters, five of which discuss the
Category

Late 20th Century French French Provincial Books

Materials

Paper

Work of William Lawrence Bottomley in Richmond, Signed First Edition
By Christopher Weeks, William B. O'Neal
Located in valatie, NY
. He was also very talented at landscape and interior design. The book is divided into sections
Category

20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

At Home in Savannah, Great Interiors, First Edition
By Harris Tattnall
Located in valatie, NY
positioned on the Gulf of Mexico and the Savannah River. The book is divided by the address of each house
Category

20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Style for all seasons Hardcover 1983 by Elizabeth and David Emanuel
By Lawrence Emmanuel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
for women of all ages. The book is divided into four sections, each epitomising a season of the year
Category

Late 20th Century British Victorian Books

Materials

Paper

Michael Del Piero: Traveled and Textural (Hardcover)
Located in Chicago, IL
embrace of decorative arts from different cultures and periods. This book loosely divides Del Piero’s
Category

2010s Books

Materials

Linen, Paper

Outsider Screen Room Divider or Book Shelf Studio Modern, Asia, 1990s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Outsider Screen Room Divider or Book Shelf Studio Modern, Asia, 1990s A one-off design by Calcutta
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Brutalist Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Italian Room Divider Book-Shelf by Paolo Tilche Made in Italy, 1960s, Teak
By Paolo Tilche
Located in Munster, DE
Large mid-century bookcase by Paolo Tilche from the 1960s. The shelf is made of teak and is particularly characterized by a maximum height of 320 cm, the minimum height would be 275 ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Milo Baughman Style Circular Chromed Metal and Glass Vitrine and Room Divider
By Milo Baughman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful chic round étagère, room divider, vitrine or book case in the manner of Milo Baughman. It
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Metal

Pausa Book Divider, Brass
By Caterina Moretti, Alejandra Carmona
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The best way to enter the universe of writing is through books and its reading in stimulating pauses. The collection of dividers and paperweights owe their names to these moments: Pa...
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Bookends

Materials

Beech

Pausa Book Divider, Brass
Pausa Book Divider, Brass
H 5.91 in Dm 0.99 in L 5.91 in
George Nelson Wall System
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
sliding doors, a book divider with light below, a display case with internal light and removable glass
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Wall System
George Nelson Wall System
H 95 in W 161.5 in D 32 in
Rare Evans Clark Modernist Room Divider / Book Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 1940's / Early 1950's room divider and/or bookshelf by Evans Clark for Glenn Of California
Category

Vintage 1950s American Bookcases

Book Case Room Divider After Prouve Circa 1985 American
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Book Case / Room Divider in enameled steel in the manner of prouve. Provenance available
Category

Late 20th Century American Shelves

Materials

Steel

Circle-shaped book shelf/room divider in tropical wood
Located in Oostende, BE
Circle-shaped book shelf in tropical wood. Can be used as room divider or simply to display books
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Room Divider Book Case China Cabinet
By Barney Flagg
Located in Ava, MO
Presenting this beautiful Drexel walnut and cane room divider designed by Barney Flagg for the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Eye-Catching Book Motife Tromp L'oeil Screen Room Divider
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Screen or room divider with tromp l’oeil bookshelves lined with volumes of books. Constructed of
Category

Vintage 1980s American Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Gorgeous Tooled Leather and Wood Tromp l'oeil Book Motife Screen Room Divider
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Richly textured tromp l'oeil screen that looks like lined library shelves with a marvelous collection of leather books. Lower area appears as if inlaid wood with central sunburst med...
Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Leather, Wood

Danish Modern Kurt Ostervig Teak Wall Unit or Room Divider / Book Shelves 2 Bay
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Wall unit or room divider by Kurt Ostervig for KP Mobler. Beautiful teak system is fully finished
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

2 Bay Danish Modern Kurt Ostervig Teak Wall Unit Room Divider or Book Shelves #2
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Wall unit or room divider by Kurt Ostervig for KP Mobler. Beautiful teak system is fully finished
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Walnut Room Divider Bookcase
By Glenn of California
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century walnut room dividing book case with four original fiber glass sliding doors.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Room Divider Bookcase
Walnut Room Divider Bookcase
H 68 in W 68 in D 12 in
Andrea Palladio - (book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
, including drawings, plans and elevations of some of his works.The Book is divided into four sections - City
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Books

Andrea Palladio - (book)
Andrea Palladio - (book)
H 16.75 in W 11.75 in D 1.75 in
John Van Koert Etagere / Room Divider by Drexel 1957
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Hanover, MA
, book shelves or room divider.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Folk Art Outsider Screen Room Divider Reclaimed Studio Indian Modern One off
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
a room or space divider, screen or book shelf, 1990s.
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Regency Double Sided Rosewood Book Carrier on Stand
Located in Montreal, QC
Regency rosewood double sided book carrier with central spindle divider and scrolling ends and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Pedestals

Materials

Rosewood

Ladurée Savoir Vivre The Art of Fine Living Book by Maud Hacker
Located in New York, NY
. The book is divided into five sections: “Morning: Rise and Shine!” “Daytime: Work Hard, Work Chic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Paper

Stokke Bookcase W Lutjens Gouda de Boer
By W. Lutjes den Boer Gouda, Stokke Møbler
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice simple book case or room divider. Design by W Lutjens for Gouda de Boer, Holland, 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Stokke Bookcase W Lutjens Gouda de Boer
Stokke Bookcase W Lutjens Gouda de Boer
H 27.96 in W 59.06 in D 10.63 in
table by Jacques Adnet
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An end table with an iron frame wrapped with green leather. Middle bar is an adjustable book or
Category

Vintage 1940s French Console Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

table by Jacques Adnet
table by Jacques Adnet
H 26 in W 39 in D 21 in
Late 20th Century Vintage Scandinavian Wine Rack in Oak and Pine, Ca 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Huge late 20th century vintage Scandinavian wine rack in oak and pine, 1970s. Can be used a book
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak, Pine

Baker End Table with Caned Shelf
Located in Camden, ME
Simple Oriental influenced ebonized square side table. The top consists of 4 book matched veneer
Category

Vintage 1960s American End Tables

Materials

Cane

Baker End Table with Caned Shelf
Baker End Table with Caned Shelf
H 22.5 in W 26.25 in D 26.25 in
1960s Scandinavian Oak Freestanding Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
floating. Book storage to the reverse divided into three sections. Some staining to the top surface
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

1960s Scandinavian Oak Freestanding Desk
1960s Scandinavian Oak Freestanding Desk
H 28.3 in W 57.3 in D 31.5 in
Cado Unit designed by Poul Cadovius in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
drawers. One Divided Book or Magazine Unit. Includes 19 shelves in two sizes and 7 poles. Each cabinet is
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves

Materials

Teak

Harvey Probber Game Table and Chairs
Located in Amarillo, TX
low chairs. Table top is veneered in book-matched walnut, divided into quarters by a 1 3/4 inch "X
Category

Vintage 1950s American Game Tables

Materials

Walnut

Dyrlund Lotus Table - Danish Rosewood Flip Flap Expanding Round Dining Table
By Dyrlund
Located in Decatur, GA
circa 1970s. Four leaves pull-out from underneath, then ‘flip-flap’ open (like opening a book) into 8
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Mental Museum for the Rising Generation, by Jesse Torrey Jr., 1829
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
children and young adults. The book is divided into three parts, as indicated on the title page, “PART I
Category

Antique 1820s American Federal Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Modernist Limed Oak Frank X Base Desk by Mattaliano
By Mattaliano
Located in New York, NY
beautifully handled Limed Oak, with three X form book-matched sections dividing the piece into thirds
Category

20th Century American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Highly Geometric Ladies Combination Atomiser and Powder Compact
Located in Devon, England
unusual beauty. Substantially made of inlaid white metal and silver. Opens like a book. Will not tarnish
Category

Mid-20th Century Central American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Chrome

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
. This is an early version of the Royal Wall Unit from the 1950s with a rare brass book/record divider
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

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Book Divider For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal book divider for your home. Each book divider for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and beech. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage book divider now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect book divider — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A book divider, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made book divider over the years, but those crafted by Alejandra Carmona, Caterina Moretti and Paolo Tilche are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Book Divider?

Prices for a book divider can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $52 and can go as high as $20,036, while the average can fetch as much as $2,650.