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Danish Teak Credenza with Sliding Doors and Drawers
Danish Teak Credenza with Sliding Doors and Drawers

Danish Teak Credenza with Sliding Doors and Drawers

Located in Oakland, CA

Mid-century Teak credenza designed by Omann Jun with three sliding doors with book-matched grain

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Credenzas

Materials

Teak

19th Century Coromandel Writing Slope by Betjemann & Sons
19th Century Coromandel Writing Slope by Betjemann & Sons

19th Century Coromandel Writing Slope by Betjemann & Sons

By George Betjemann & Sons

Located in London, GB

took the art of cabinet, box and book slide making to new heights. They specialised in designs for

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

19th Century book shaped inlaid olive box
19th Century book shaped inlaid olive box

19th Century book shaped inlaid olive box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

currently has no key, but it does have a feature where the bottom of the box slides back and the middle book

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Olive

Antique Lady's Vanity Case Howell James & Co 1878
Antique Lady's Vanity Case Howell James & Co 1878

Antique Lady's Vanity Case Howell James & Co 1878

Located in London, GB

, George Betjemann amd his two sons took the art of cabinet, box and book slide making to new heights. They

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Cabinet from Nancy, France
Cabinet from Nancy, France

Cabinet from Nancy, France

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Table / cabinet with sliding doors and book shelves.

Category

20th Century French Tables

George Nelson Wall System
George Nelson Wall System

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

Pair of Sterling Silver Bookmarks with Fairy Motif
Pair of Sterling Silver Bookmarks with Fairy Motif

Pair of Sterling Silver Bookmarks with Fairy Motif

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of lovely book marks of solid sterling. They easily slide into a book and have a fairy motif

Category

20th Century Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Alfred Hendrickx wardrobe for Belform in Zebranowood, early 1960s
Alfred Hendrickx wardrobe for Belform in Zebranowood, early 1960s

Alfred Hendrickx wardrobe for Belform in Zebranowood, early 1960s

By Alfred Hendrickx, Belform

Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE

striking zebrano veneer, with book-matched sliding doors that emphasize the strong vertical grain

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Zebra Wood

Danish Brazilian Rosewood Credenza Sideboard
Danish Brazilian Rosewood Credenza Sideboard

Danish Brazilian Rosewood Credenza Sideboard

Located in Oakland, CA

Danish Brazilian Rosewood credenza with book-matched sliding door and four drawers with carved

Category

Mid-20th Century Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Classic Danish Modern Teak Credenza / Sideboard, Clausen & Son
Classic Danish Modern Teak Credenza / Sideboard, Clausen & Son

Classic Danish Modern Teak Credenza / Sideboard, Clausen & Son

By Clausen & Søn

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Danish modern teak credenza or sideboard. Stunning grained book-match wood, featuring 3

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s

Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Karis, Nyland

with glass sliding doors, six book shelves and a magazine shelf.   

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Brazilian Rosewood Sideboard
Danish Brazilian Rosewood Sideboard

Danish Brazilian Rosewood Sideboard

By Niels Vodder

Located in Oakland, CA

Exquisite 1950s Brazilian Rosewood sideboard with book-matched grain and four sliding doors with

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Gunni Omann Danish Sideboard in Figured Rosewood for Alex Christensen
Gunni Omann Danish Sideboard in Figured Rosewood for Alex Christensen

Gunni Omann Danish Sideboard in Figured Rosewood for Alex Christensen

By Gunni Omann

Located in Buffalo, NY

book matched figured rosewood . Four sliding doors ( left) adjustable shelf.,3 drawers.(right

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Chest from Bornholms Møbelfabrik, 1970s
Danish Mid-Century Modern Chest from Bornholms Møbelfabrik, 1970s

Danish Mid-Century Modern Chest from Bornholms Møbelfabrik, 1970s

By Bornholm Møbelfabrik

Located in Breda, Netherlands

with two sliding doors. This book case is still original and in a very good vintage condition.   

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Gio Ponti Inspired Italian Wardrobe with Bookshelf
Gio Ponti Inspired Italian Wardrobe with Bookshelf

Gio Ponti Inspired Italian Wardrobe with Bookshelf

By Gio Ponti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome Gio Ponti inspired Italian wardrobe with sliding door, book shelf and hidden closet

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Birch, Mahogany

Teak Danish Modern Credenza / China Cabinet / Display Cabinet
Teak Danish Modern Credenza / China Cabinet / Display Cabinet

Teak Danish Modern Credenza / China Cabinet / Display Cabinet

Located in Fulton, CA

finish and condition. Beautiful book-matched teak wood grain. Sliding doors, shelved interior. Conical

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Chest from Bornholms Møbelfabrik, 1970s
Danish Mid-Century Modern Chest from Bornholms Møbelfabrik, 1970s

Danish Mid-Century Modern Chest from Bornholms Møbelfabrik, 1970s

By Bornholm Møbelfabrik

Located in Breda, Netherlands

with two sliding doors. This book case is still original and in a very good vintage condition. Please

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

1950's Danish Rosewood Sideboard with Bar
1950's Danish Rosewood Sideboard with Bar

1950's Danish Rosewood Sideboard with Bar

Located in Oakland, CA

Early 1950's Brazilian Rosewood sideboard with stunning book-matched grain and four sliding doors

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Harvey Probber Credenza/Chest with Carpathian Elm Doors and Base 1950s 'Signed'
Harvey Probber Credenza/Chest with Carpathian Elm Doors and Base 1950s 'Signed'

Harvey Probber Credenza/Chest with Carpathian Elm Doors and Base 1950s 'Signed'

By Harvey Probber

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Exceptional credenza/chest of drawers in Honduran mahogany with book-matched Carpathian elm sliding

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Danish Rosewood Sideboard Credenza with Bar
Danish Rosewood Sideboard Credenza with Bar

Danish Rosewood Sideboard Credenza with Bar

By Kurt Østervig

Located in Oakland, CA

Mid-Century Brazilian Rosewood sideboard with dynamic book-matched grain on four sliding doors

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Teak Bowfront Sideboard by H.P. Hansen, ca. 1960s
Danish Teak Bowfront Sideboard by H.P. Hansen, ca. 1960s

Danish Teak Bowfront Sideboard by H.P. Hansen, ca. 1960s

Located in Peabody, MA

Danish teak credenza with elegant gently curved bow-front by H.P. Hansen, ca. 1960s. Book matched

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Henning Kjaernulf for Bruno Hansen Danish Rosewood Sideboard
Henning Kjaernulf for Bruno Hansen Danish Rosewood Sideboard

Henning Kjaernulf for Bruno Hansen Danish Rosewood Sideboard

By Bruno Hansen, Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Oakland, CA

Mid century Brazilian Rosewood sideboard with book-matched grain on four sliding doors with

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Bench Made, Hand-Crafted Modernist Nine-Drawer Dresser
Bench Made, Hand-Crafted Modernist Nine-Drawer Dresser

Bench Made, Hand-Crafted Modernist Nine-Drawer Dresser

By George Nakashima

Located in Buffalo, NY

curved wood (sides) construction,,Dovetail joinery to plinth..Amazing book match grain,,center drawer

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Cherry, Rosewood

English Mahogany Davenport Desk
English Mahogany Davenport Desk

English Mahogany Davenport Desk

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

English plum pudding mahogany Davenport desk with adjustable book rest, mechanical top that slides

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Teak Credenza ca. 1950s
Danish Modern Teak Credenza ca. 1950s

Danish Modern Teak Credenza ca. 1950s

Located in Peabody, MA

Danish Modern teak sideboard, ca 1950s. Sliding book-matched door fronts, with row of (book

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Sideboard
Danish Teak Sideboard

Danish Teak Sideboard

Located in Oakland, CA

Scandinavian tall credenza crafted of old-growth teak, with book-matched sliding doors revealing an

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Credenzas

Materials

Teak

George III Oak Bureau Bookcase
George III Oak Bureau Bookcase

George III Oak Bureau Bookcase

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

adjustable shelf above. The Bureau bookcase has candle slides with a book rest to the fall, when the fall is

Category

Antique 18th Century European George III Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Beautiful Danish Sideboard by H. Kjaernulf for Bruno Hansen, 1960s
Beautiful Danish Sideboard by H. Kjaernulf for Bruno Hansen, 1960s

Beautiful Danish Sideboard by H. Kjaernulf for Bruno Hansen, 1960s

By Bruno Hansen, Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Renens, CH

book-matched sliding doors. Note that the back has also been veneered, therefore this piece could also

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristainsen Rosewood Cabinet
Kai Kristainsen Rosewood Cabinet

Kai Kristainsen Rosewood Cabinet

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Oakland, CA

Rosewood cabinet designed by Kai Kristiansen with book-matched sliding doors, revealing a mahogany

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Rosewood

Poul Cadovius Danish Brazilian Rosewood Cabinet
Poul Cadovius Danish Brazilian Rosewood Cabinet

Poul Cadovius Danish Brazilian Rosewood Cabinet

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Oakland, CA

Poul Cadovius Rosewood cabinet with book-matched sliding doors revealing an interior of mahogany

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

The Wall Unit By Finn Juhl
The Wall Unit By Finn Juhl

The Wall Unit By Finn Juhl

By Finn Juhl

Located in Sagaponack, NY

glass shelf - one book display shelf - two sliding door cabinets - one drop front cabinet - one

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Oak Bibliotheque
Oak Bibliotheque

Oak Bibliotheque

Sold|$18,500

Oak Bibliotheque

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

an outset base of conforming design presenting four substantial pull out slides (book rests) over

Category

Antique 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Mid-century Danish Rosewood Credenza
Mid-century Danish Rosewood Credenza

Mid-century Danish Rosewood Credenza

By Bruno Hansen

Located in Oakland, CA

Early 1950s Danish credenza finely handcrafted of Brazilian rosewood, featuring a pair of sliding

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-19th Century English Folk art Dominos Game
Mid-19th Century English Folk art Dominos Game

Mid-19th Century English Folk art Dominos Game

Located in London, GB

Mid-19th century Folk Art Dominos Game We are proud to offer a mid-19th century book box with a

Category

Antique 1850s British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Jerome Park Steeple Chase Game
Jerome Park Steeple Chase Game

Jerome Park Steeple Chase Game

Located in York County, PA

: The book-box board and sliding cardboard box have been recessed in a mount made from archival foam

Category

Antique 19th Century American Game Boards

Antique Italian Sorrento Ware Olive Wood Casket 20th Century
Antique Italian Sorrento Ware Olive Wood Casket 20th Century

Antique Italian Sorrento Ware Olive Wood Casket 20th Century

Located in London, GB

marquetry edge to the lid which opens to reveal a red felt interior. The lower book spine slides back to

Category

20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Olive

Antique Italian Sorrento Ware Olive Wood Casket, 1920s
Antique Italian Sorrento Ware Olive Wood Casket, 1920s

Antique Italian Sorrento Ware Olive Wood Casket, 1920s

Located in London, GB

reveal a red felt interior. The lower book spine slides back to allow acess to a secret compartment

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Oswald Vermaercke Paola Sideboard
Oswald Vermaercke Paola Sideboard

Oswald Vermaercke Paola Sideboard

By V-Form, Oswald Vermaercke

Located in London, GB

piece with an obvious danish influence. It has an unusual and striking cherry wood veneer with book

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Birch, Cherry

1960's Danish Brazilian Rosewood Credenza Perfectly Restored
1960's Danish Brazilian Rosewood Credenza Perfectly Restored

1960's Danish Brazilian Rosewood Credenza Perfectly Restored

Located in Oakland, CA

original black vinyl, and sliding doors with book-matched grain that open to reveal a mahogany interior

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Edwardian Golden Oak Revolving Library Bookcase with Bookrest
Antique Edwardian Golden Oak Revolving Library Bookcase with Bookrest

Antique Edwardian Golden Oak Revolving Library Bookcase with Bookrest

Located in Norwich, GB

An antique Edwardian golden oak revolving library bookcase with slide out book rest. Sits on brass

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Elegant Danish Brazilian Rosewood Credenza
Elegant Danish Brazilian Rosewood Credenza

Elegant Danish Brazilian Rosewood Credenza

Located in Oakland, CA

. Its four sliding doors featuring book-matched grain and decorative carved pulls, reveal a white birch

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Borge Seindal Rosewood Dry Bar Sideboard, Vestergaard Mobler, Denmark, 1960s
Borge Seindal Rosewood Dry Bar Sideboard, Vestergaard Mobler, Denmark, 1960s

Borge Seindal Rosewood Dry Bar Sideboard, Vestergaard Mobler, Denmark, 1960s

By Vestergaard Møbler 1, Børge Seindal

Located in Miami, FL

pair of cabinet sections with three adjustable shelves. Three book matched sliding doors allow

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood

Stunning Bruno Hansen Mid-century Danish Rosewood Sideboard
Stunning Bruno Hansen Mid-century Danish Rosewood Sideboard

Stunning Bruno Hansen Mid-century Danish Rosewood Sideboard

By Bruno Hansen

Located in Oakland, CA

1950's Bruno Hansen Brazilian Rosewood credenza finely crafted with dramatic book-matched grain

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

French 19th Century Buffet A' Deux Corps
French 19th Century Buffet A' Deux Corps

French 19th Century Buffet A' Deux Corps

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

beauty and patina of the wood. This wonderful buffet has a large pull slide for workspace, book display

Category

Antique 19th Century French Buffets

Bauhaus Desk by Erich Dieckmann, Rosewood, Lacquer, Maple, Germany circa 1925
Bauhaus Desk by Erich Dieckmann, Rosewood, Lacquer, Maple, Germany circa 1925

Bauhaus Desk by Erich Dieckmann, Rosewood, Lacquer, Maple, Germany circa 1925

By Erich Dieckmann, Bauhaus

Located in Regensburg, DE

repaired and galvanized. On the backside there are two book compartments with original sliding glass doors

Category

Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Desks

Materials

Stainless Steel, Nickel

Restored Bauhaus Desk, Erich Dieckmann, Lacquered Rosewood, Germany circa 1925
Restored Bauhaus Desk, Erich Dieckmann, Lacquered Rosewood, Germany circa 1925

Restored Bauhaus Desk, Erich Dieckmann, Lacquered Rosewood, Germany circa 1925

By Erich Dieckmann, Bauhaus

Located in Regensburg, DE

repaired and galvanized. On the backside there are two book compartments with original sliding glass doors

Category

Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Desks

Materials

Stainless Steel, Nickel

Rosengren Hansen for Brande Moblefabrik Rosewood Danish Credenza
Rosengren Hansen for Brande Moblefabrik Rosewood Danish Credenza

Rosengren Hansen for Brande Moblefabrik Rosewood Danish Credenza

By Brande Møbelfabrik, Henry Rosengren Hansen

Located in Oakland, CA

timeless sophistication of Danish furniture design. Its variety of four-sliding doors with book-matched

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Antique McKellen's Field Camera, English, Carry Case, Photography, Victorian
Antique McKellen's Field Camera, English, Carry Case, Photography, Victorian

Antique McKellen's Field Camera, English, Carry Case, Photography, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

plate to the base Replete with a screw-in lens and a trio of book-form dark slide plates Camera, lens

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Aldo Tura Book Slide
Aldo Tura Book Slide

Aldo Tura Book Slide

By Aldo Tura

Located in Norwalk, CT

FInely crafted column form book slide by Aldo Tura - signed

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Bookends

Materials

Metal

Victorian Antique Book Slide, Coromandel
Victorian Antique Book Slide, Coromandel

Victorian Antique Book Slide, Coromandel

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique book slide from the latter part of the 19th century, circa 1880. Made from

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookends

Materials

Wood

Book Slide Extending Bookend Rack Inlaid Maple
Book Slide Extending Bookend Rack Inlaid Maple

Book Slide Extending Bookend Rack Inlaid Maple

Located in Cheltenham, GB

Inlaid book slide extending bookend rack. A late 19 century continental marquetry book slide

Category

Antique 19th Century French Bookends

Materials

Maple, Sycamore

19th Century English Black Forest Hand Carved Wooden Book Slide
19th Century English Black Forest Hand Carved Wooden Book Slide

19th Century English Black Forest Hand Carved Wooden Book Slide

Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol

A rare 19th century antique black forest hand carved wooden book slide depicting two deers set to

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Betjemann's Jasperware Book Slide, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Betjemann's Jasperware Book Slide, circa 1880

Antique Victorian Betjemann's Jasperware Book Slide, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

This is a high quality antique Victorian coromandel adjustable book slide with oval blue Wedgwood

Category

Antique 1880s English More Desk Accessories

Antique Book Slide, English, Rosewood, Mahogany, Library Stand, Victorian, 1900
Antique Book Slide, English, Rosewood, Mahogany, Library Stand, Victorian, 1900

Antique Book Slide, English, Rosewood, Mahogany, Library Stand, Victorian, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique book slide. An English, rosewood and mahogany library stand, dating to the late

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Antique Victorian Betjemann's Pietra Dura Coromandel Book Slide 19th C
Antique Victorian Betjemann's Pietra Dura Coromandel Book Slide 19th C

Antique Victorian Betjemann's Pietra Dura Coromandel Book Slide 19th C

By Betjemanns & Sons

Located in London, GB

This is a high quality antique Victorian Coromandel and porcelain adjustable book slide, by

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookends

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century, Extending Book Slide in Hand-Carved English Oak Wood
Mid-Century, Extending Book Slide in Hand-Carved English Oak Wood

Mid-Century, Extending Book Slide in Hand-Carved English Oak Wood

Located in Glasgow, GB

This mid-century book slide, originating from England, is a quaint amalgamation of utility and

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Oak

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Book Slide For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal book slide for your home. Each book slide for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer book slide, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each book slide bearing Victorian or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one book slide that is appealing in its simplicity, but Betjemanns & Sons, Aldo Tura and George Bentjemann produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Book Slide?

Prices for a book slide can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $319 and can go as high as $5,800, while the average can fetch as much as $1,111.