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1970s Pair of Spanish Methacrylate Plexiglass Obelisk Shaped Book Shelves
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s pair of Spanish methacrylate plexiglass obelisk shaped book shelves. Square bases in smoked
Category
Mid-20th Century French Shelves
Materials
Acrylic
H 83.86 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Stitched Leather Book Shelves by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Stitched leather book shelves by Jacques Adnet
Mahogany board
France,
1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s European Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pierre Chapo Mid-Century Modern B17 Book Shelves, circa 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall book shelves designed by Pierre Chapo, circa 1960 in France.
Manufactured by Pierre Chapo in
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Black and White Metal Book Shelves Attrb. to Tomado, Holland, 1950's
By Tomado
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Free standing book shelves in black and white metal.
Some rust spots on the white shelves.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Palm Regency Corner Bamboo Rattan Wicker Étagère Book Shelves Mid-Century Modern
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bamboo rattan wicker étagère corner shelves. These tall sturdy Palm
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
H 79 in W 24 in D 24 in
Rare Set of Anglo-Japanese Ebonised Hanging Book Shelves by E W Godwin
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
-Japanese ebonized hanging bookshelves with an extending lower shelf and a two-door hanging book cupboard
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Anglo-Japanese Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Chrome & Glass Half Moon Art Deco Styled Ladder Back Book Shelves
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of Mid-Century Modern era chrome and glass half moon shelves bear no maker's signature
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Spotted Bamboo Chinoiserie Display Cabinet/ Book Shelves
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
-tiered open shelves with lattice railings, above a drawer and a pair of doors decorated with woven bamboo
Category
Early 2000s Chinese Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Hardwood
TOMADO Black & White Standing Enameled metal Book Shelves
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, black and white enameled metal industrial bookshelf by Jan van der Togt for Tomado. Lightweight versatile shelving unit perfect for displaying your favorite books and ac...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Octagonal Figured Walnut Coffee Table/Book Shelves
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A fabulous 1920-1930s walnut coffee table, which incorporates 2 lower shelves for books etc. The
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Alfred Hendrickx Cabinet, Sideboard with Top Book Shelves, 1958 for Belform
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
, Belgium) in the mid 1950s. Above: 5 display shelves (D 25, W 50 cm). At the bottom a cabinet (H 54, D 50
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Metal
No Reserve
H 78.75 in W 41.34 in D 19.69 in
Juno Book Shelves in Walnut Structure with Glass Door by E-GGS
By Miniforms, E-GGS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Juno is a container of stories. It is the attempt to reawaken the romantic side of the house, lost in the contemporary frenzy. It is the will to revive the concept of the glass cabin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Pair of Signed Maison Jansen Marble Top Brass Trimmed Bookcases Book Shelves
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Maison Jansen made some of the world's most chic furniture and designed to replicate the earlier styles of the past and blend them with a more practical design for today. These bookc...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Directoire Bookcases
Materials
Marble
H 51.25 in W 45 in D 11.5 in
Poul Cadovius for Royal System Wall System Book Shelves in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Amsterdam, NL
veneer cabinets and shelves.
1x cabinet with sliding doors 42.5 x 37,5 x 160 cm ( HxDxW)
1x Cabinet
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 78.75 in W 96.46 in D 15.56 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Etageres, Wall Unit or Book Shelves
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning transitional pair of matching shelving units from the 1970's. They feature burl wood with a decorative lattice work. Price includes the pair.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Burl
Custom Made Oak & Leather Shelves
Located in Hudson, NY
American made custom oak book shelves. Three bench shelves are secured with leather straps and
Category
Late 20th Century American Shelves
Materials
Metal
1950's stitched leather book case or shelve by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice Stitched leather book shelves by Jacques Adnet
Great condition
France
Category
Vintage 1950s European Shelves
Materials
Brass
Victorian Pine Open Book Case, Wall Shelves This is an excellent quality piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian Pine Open Book Case, Wall Shelves
This is an excellent quality piece,
The book case is
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Shelves
Materials
Pine
H 32 in W 38 in D 10 in
Pair of Midcentury Painted Iron Arched Etageres
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of 1960s arched shelving units / book shelves / etageres composed of white wrought iron frames
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wall Unit in Elmwood by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, Denmark, 1950s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black wooden risers and elmwood veneer book shelves and cabinet with black metal hooks.
This
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian 19th Century Napoleon III Period Giltwood Étagères
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
their original mirror plates. Each display shelves or book shelves are raised by richly carved topie
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Shelves
Materials
Giltwood
Rare Large Pilastro Wall Unit with Desk and Light
By Pilastro, Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
original condition with visible signs of wear and Some enamel loss. One of the tall book shelves has a
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Sheet Metal
Antique Teak and Brass Campaign Bookshelves, Army & Navy Store
Located in Downingtown, PA
and brass campaign free-standing three-shelf book shelves on brass feet which can be dismantled for
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Shelves
Materials
Brass
Oak Wall Hanging Book Shelf This charming little shelf unit, has 2 shelves
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oak Wall Hanging Book Shelf
This charming little shelf unit, has 2 shelves with a scaloped apron
Category
Vintage 1930s Arts and Crafts Shelves
Materials
Oak
Ghidini 1961 Incrocio Shelves in Polished Gold Finish
By Ghidini 1961, Andrea Branzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Shelves in stainless steel and plexiglass. The arms of this shelf are stainless steel, and one of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Unusual antique Victorian quality marble top revolving book table
Located in Ipswich, GB
shaped revolving book shelves with turned spindles and brass inlay standing on a platform base with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Peristylo 3 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Peristylo 3 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Dimensions: D 40 x W 92 x H 176 cm.
Materials: Solid ash
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Ash
Peristylo 2 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Peristylo 3 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Dimensions: D 40 x W 92 x H 141 cm.
Materials: Solid ash
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Ash
Peristylo 4 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Peristylo 4 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Dimensions: D 40 x W 92 x H 211 cm.
Materials: Solid ash
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Ash
English Pine Book Shelf
Located in Wilson, NC
This pine book shelf has a heavy shaped molding supporting the top and has reeded front shaped
Category
Antique 1870s English Shelves
Materials
Brass
Danish Oak Desk Office Organizer with Shelves
By Pedersen & Hansen
Located in New York, NY
., organizer with book space and paper/mail/letter tray holder shelf areas by Pedersen & Hansen, circa late
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Restored Rattan & Bamboo 3 Tiered Wall Shelves
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan and bamboo tikki hut bar shelves with 3-tiered glass. Perfect for displaying your
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Pilastro bookshelf, book ends and letter holder, 1960s
By Pilastro
Located in Delft, NL
Pilastro bookshelf, book ends and letter holder, 1960s
A set of a bookshelf, bookends and a
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Vintage bookshelf with Carrara Marble shelves, Italy 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
book shelf with Carrara marble shelves and black iron structure.
The item is in perfect conditions as
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass, Iron
Pilastro White Perforated Wall Mount Metal Book Shelf
By Pilastro, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Mathieu Mategot inspired, white perforated industrial wall mount shelf with contrasting black wire frame by Pilastro. Dutch designed, designer was most likely Floris Die...
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Rare Set of 4 Alvar Aalto Wall Shelves Model 112 with Pegs, 1930s.
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful set of 4 Alvar Aalto wall shelves model 112. These shelves with the pegs are much rarer
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Birch
Mid Century Book Case & Display
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Mid Century Book Case & Display epitomizes a captivating fusion of industrial pragmatism and
Category
Early 2000s Shelves
Materials
Iron
Set of 3 Peristylo Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Peristylo Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Dimensions: 4 Shelves: D 40 x W 92 x H 211 cm.
3
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Ash
Peristylo 4 Shelves with Baseboard by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Peristylo 4 Shelves With Baseboard by Oscar Tusquets
Dimensions: D 40 x W 92 x H 218 cm
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Ash
Set of 3 Rare 'Delft' Shelves by Constant Nieuwenhuijs for 't Spectrum, 1957
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Constant Nieuwenhuys
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This set of 3 shelves, called 'delft ', is a design by Constant Nieuwenhuijs. Nieuwenhuijs was a
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 6.89 in W 30.91 in D 7.88 in
William IV Mahogany Three Tier Etagere Shelves On Castors
Located in Stamford, CT
hand carved details. This piece makes a wonderful and unique book shelf or shelves to display pottery
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Wave Shelf, Walnut Book Shelf
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Limited release, one of one. This is the only one in existence. Handcrafted using all solid black walnut and hand finished.
Solid black walnut
Our tenna oil finish is resistan...
Category
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Rustic Pine Wall Hanging Book Shelf
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Rustic Pine Wall Hanging Book Shelf
This charming little shelf unit, has 3 waterfall shelves
Category
Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Shelves
Materials
Pine
Handsome 3 Tier Hanging or Free Standing Etagere Shelves
By Global Views
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome 3 tier book shelf or etagere that is freestanding or can be wall hung, having mahogany
Category
1990s American Shelves
Materials
Iron
Free Standing Biedermeier Book Shelf
Located in New York, NY
A fine free standing Biedermeier shelf.
Cherrywood with carved details.
Category
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Shelves
Materials
Cherry
Mid Century Book Cases & Display - Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Mid Century Book Cases & Display - Pair represents a captivating blend of practicality and
Category
Early 2000s Shelves
Materials
Iron
Modern Italian Glass Shelves for Bookcase from Bontempi Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
you can show your most loved objects. A modular book-shelving system with the possibility of adding
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mategot Inspired Perforated Metal Book Stand
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century, Tomado style white perforated desk shelf with black wire frame inspired by the work of French design great Mathieu Mategot. A functional industrial style table shelf per...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Wire
Set of 2, Libra Shelves 120 by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Libra Shelves 120 by Colé Italia with Martinelli/Venezia
Dimensions: H.42 D.20 W.124 cm
Category
2010s Italian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Set of 2, Libra Shelves 60 by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Libra shelves 60 by Colé Italia with Martinelli/Venezia
Dimensions: H.42 D.20 W.55 cm
Category
2010s Italian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Swedish Modern, Multifunctional Shelves in Solid Pine, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
, Stockholm. The Architect was Gustaf Dahl.
On the top 3 floors of the original building, in the book
Category
Antique 1870s Swedish Brutalist Shelves
Materials
Pine
H 4.73 in W 31.5 in D 11.82 in
Set of 2, Libra Shelves 60 & 120 by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, libra shelves 60 & 120 by Colé Italia with Martinelli/Venezia
Dimensions: H.42 D.20 W.55
Category
2010s Italian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Restored Rattan Mid-Century Circular Rattan Wall Shelf W/ Glass Shelves
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Circular restored seven-strand rattan wall shelves holding two glass shelves. This stylish round
Category
Mid-20th Century Shelves
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Louise Nevelson Style Wall Sculpture Book Shelf
By Louise Nevelson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Bookshelf, in the manner of Louise Nevelson, unsigned, American, circa 1960s. This wall mounted shelf has space to store books or display items, and has a lighted area tha...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Teak Book Shelving Rack or Wall Unit by Dekker for Tomado Holland, 1950s
By Tomado
Located in Delft, NL
Teak Book Shelving Rack or Wall Unit by Dekker for Tomado Holland, 1950s
Metal frame in black, two
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 27.17 in W 0.52 in D 7.88 in
Pair of French Art Deco Bookcase Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Art Deco calamander wood bookcase cabinets with two open book shelves.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Carved Oak book rack by Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson
By Robert (Mouseman) Thompson
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Stunning vintage oak book rack by Robert Thompson (also known as mouseman) from the 1960's. A
Category
Vintage 1960s English Shelves
Materials
Oak
Large Art Deco Bakelite Book Trough by EBCO
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A fabulous 1930s Bakelite book trough by EBCO bookcase company, Made entirely of Bakelite, this
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Bakelite
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
H 32.68 in W 46.46 in D 13.19 in
19thc Original Blue Painted Bucket Bench / Book Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc bucket bench came from a farmhouse in Pennsylvania. It is all original blue painted worn and aged surface. It could also be used as a bookshelf or shelf unit in your count...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Shelves
Materials
Wood
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Book Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of book shelves available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all book shelves available were constructed with great care. There are 104 antique and vintage book shelves for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Book shelves have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Victorian book shelves are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made book shelves over the years, but those made by Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt and Pierre Chapo are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Book Shelves?
Prices for book shelves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, book shelves begin at $150 and can go as high as $40,113, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.
Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
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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