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Portable Polished Brass and Mahogany Cyclopedia Bookshelf with Wheels
By Merve Kahraman
Located in New York, NY
The design for Cyclopedia stems from the high wheel bicycles of the 1870s. Unlike most bookshelves, Cyclopedia differentiates itself through its portable structure. This unique piece...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Pop Bookcase
Located in ALMAZÁN, ES
Superimposed cubes on a base with wheels, always offering their best face to the attentive observer
Category

2010s Spanish Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Pop Bookcase
Pop Bookcase
H 68.9 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Colourful Postmodern Formica Lacquer Bent Metal Cubic Shelving Unit on Wheels
By Peter Shire, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in PARIS, FR
wheels on one end and a wavy green handle extending over the shelves, like a line on a page, the piece is
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Vtg Arts & Crafts Wooden Rolling Library Book Cart Bookshelf Cast Iron Wheels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Arts & Crafts Wooden Rolling Library Book Cart Bookshelf with Cast Iron Wheels. Circa 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Pierre Vandel Gold Brass Glass Etagere on Wheels 1970s Drinks Trolley Shelving
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, GB
hallmarks of his best work. The four-shelved unit is mounted on to four metal swivel castor wheels, allowing
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Aluminum

Antique Glass Front Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Trenton, NJ
Introducing this Antique Carved Wood Glass Door Bookcase With Sculptural Stretcher - a stunning
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Jacobean Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Glass

Revolving Bookcase in Walnut-19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant revolving bookcase in walnut from the 19th century from England. Very beautiful bookcase
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Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Revolving Bookcase in Walnut-19th Century
Revolving Bookcase in Walnut-19th Century
H 32.68 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Art Nouveau Oak Jugendstil Revolving Bookcase, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Nouveau Jugendstil revolving bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Oak Art Nouveau Jugendstil Revolving Bookcase, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Art Nouveau Jugendstil revolving bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Revolving Bookcase in Mahogany and Inlays, 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant revolving bookcase in mahogany and inlays from the end of the 19th century from England
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Babel Tower III Bookcase in Wood by Hillsideout
By Hillsideout, Rossana Orlandi
Located in Milan, IT
the bearing structure. The bookcase rests on 6 wheels; therefore, it is rotatable. This bookcase finds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Babel Tower III Bookcase in Wood by Hillsideout
Babel Tower III Bookcase in Wood by Hillsideout
H 92.13 in W 36.62 in D 36.62 in
Edwardian Mahogany revolving Bookcase on casters and slatted supports.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Edwardian Mahogany revolving Bookcase on casters and slatted supports is a perfect addition to any
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Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Freestanding Red Enamelled Metal Bookcase by Arflex, 1970s
By Arflex
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian freestanding red enameled metal bookcase by Arflex, 1970s Freestanding bookcase with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

J3 Curved Metal, Blackened Steel, Horizontal, Rolling Bookcase, Edelman New York
Located in New York, NY
- Designed and handmade by Female Founded Design Firm - Blackened, hot rolled steel bookcase on
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2010s American Bookcases

Materials

Metal

CUSTOM MADE WALNUT PARQUET INLAY EXTENDiNG TOP REVOLVING BOOKCASE TABLE
Located in GB
of a kind, custom made English Walnut with Boxwood inlay, Extending bookcase table with drawers and
Category

20th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Boxwood, Walnut

Italian modern Angular bookcase in black lacquered and white wood, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
painted wood. This bookcase has at the base 3 wheels. to move it more easily. This bookcase came from
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Antique Revolving Bookcase English 19th Century Tiger Oak Arts & Crafts Rotating
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Stylish & practical! This English late 19th century revolving bookcase. Gorgeous antique oak with
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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Large circa 1880 Antique Victorian English Oak Revolving Bookcase Book Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this very well made English oak circa 1880-1900 revolving bookcase table
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Very Large circa 1880 Antique Victorian English Oak Revolving Bookcase Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this very well made English oak circa 1880-1900 revolving bookcase table
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

19th Century Gustavian Bookshelf with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
with brass & wood wheels. So decorative & beautiful. Fits in any room. The bookshelf is in a very
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Antique English Mahogany What Not Shelf with Drawers
Located in Lambertville, NJ
. Brass-fitted wheels on feet. Local pick-up and delivery are available.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

1990s Acrylic Resin and Steel “One” Wall Unit by Piero Lissoni for Kartell
By Kartell
Located in San Gabriel, CA
longer console. Metal feet, as well as wheels included.
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

White Peach Lacquered Chrome Low 1970s Bookshelf Trolley Florence Knoll Style
By Florence Knoll
Located in London, GB
a sleek and chic storage solution. This piece consists of four caster wheels, hidden by a chrome
Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Italian mid-century modern wooden cart two glass tops and brass wheels, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wooden cart two glass tops and brass wheels, 1950s Cart with two
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Industrial Shelving Rack Rolling Bookcase Cart Factory Trolley
Located in Trensacq, FR
frame with zippy green distressed paintwork on multidirectional wheels. A fun industrial look perfect
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Industrial Rolling Shelving Storage Rack Bookcase, Rough Sawn Pine and Cast Iron
By Tim Byrne
Located in Oakville, CT
measures 46" (can be built to custom specifications). Pins are included to lock the wheels.
Category

2010s Industrial Shelves

Materials

Iron, Steel

Brushed Steel & Stained Wood 1960s Office, Tv or Service Trolley by Formanova
By Formanova, Giulio Moscatelli
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Solid brushed metal structure with pivotable wheels and 2 stained dark brown wood shelves
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Wood Wheel Sculptural Element
Located in Los Angeles, CA
or cart. The 5" thick wheels are carefully carved from interlocking pieces of wood. The wheel is
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Steel

1930s Racing Car Black and Red Scale Model, Highly Detailed, Medium Size
Located in Milano, IT
, exhaust pipes, wheels and dashboard are all faithfully reproduced and highly detailed. With a length of
Category

2010s European Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Trunk Mobile Office Bureau Leather Black Restoration Hardware Timothy Oulton
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
bookcase for the home or travel to exhibitions or sites Vintage trunk stylish and beautifully made by
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2010s Central American Campaign Desks

Materials

Chrome

Jaguar XK 120 model car in clear crystal, decorative object, made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
slightly different iterations, with open or covered wheels, coupé or roadster, the model has reached the
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Crystal

1930s Racing Car Black and Red Scale Model, Highly Detailed, Medium Size
Located in Milano, IT
, exhaust pipes, wheels and dashboard are all faithfully reproduced and highly detailed. With a length of
Category

2010s European Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

MacFarlane. Lang and Co’s Biscuits Shop Display Cabinet
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
traditional cake shop, it is on wheels making it easy to manoeuvre, the cabinet would also work as bookcase or
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Early 20th Century Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

19th century, Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gild Bronze Fireplace Chenets
Located in IT
sections: two side in architectural form surmounted by classical vases and turn wheels, and one central
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Space Coffee Table by Rectangle Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
provide a comfortable moving with the wheels. It can be preferred as a bookcase or a record storage
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Oak

Space Coffee Table by Rectangle Studio
Space Coffee Table by Rectangle Studio
H 23.63 in W 61.42 in D 31.5 in
Danese Milano Smith Multipurpose Cart in Black Metal by Jonathan Olivares
By Danese Milano
Located in Hicksville, NY
of flexibility and can be used as small cabinet in the office, as a low table, a bookcase or a stool
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Danese Milano Smith Multipurpose Cart in White Metal by Jonathan Olivares
By Danese Milano
Located in Hicksville, NY
of flexibility and can be used as small cabinet in the office, as a low table, a bookcase or a stool
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Danese Milano Smith Multipurpose Cart in Red Metal by Jonathan Olivares
By Danese Milano
Located in Hicksville, NY
of flexibility and can be used as small cabinet in the office, as a low table, a bookcase or a stool
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Antique & Good Size Early 1900s Tiger Oak Revolving Bookcase on Original Wheels
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and sizeable oak bookcase with a gallery on top. Back in the earliest years of the 20th
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Industrial Bookcase with Wheels
Located in New York, NY
Metal cart with four adjustable shelves. Very Industrial chic.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Shelves

Industrial Bookcase with Wheels
Industrial Bookcase with Wheels
H 72 in W 48.5 in D 26.5 in
Oak Butlers Server
Located in Southampton, NY
Oak Butlers Server with hidden wheels. Beautiful patina, great as a bar or bookcase. Would be
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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Oak Butlers Server
Oak Butlers Server
H 44 in W 47 in D 20 in
1930s Racing Car Black and Red Scale Model, Highly Detailed, Medium Size
Located in Milan, IT
, exhaust pipes, wheels and dashboard are all faithfully reproduced and highly detailed. With a length of
Category

2010s European Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

1930s Style Racing Car Black and Red Scale Model, Highly Detailed, Medium Size
Located in Milan, IT
, exhaust pipes, wheels and dashboard are all faithfully reproduced and highly detailed. With a length of
Category

2010s European Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

1930s Racing Car Black and Red Scale Model, Highly Detailed, Medium Size
Located in Milan, IT
, exhaust pipes, wheels and dashboard are all faithfully reproduced and highly detailed. With a length of
Category

2010s European Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

1930s Racing Car Stainless Steel Scale Model, Highly Detailed, Big Size
Located in Milan, IT
, inline engine, wheels and dashboard are all faithfully reproduced and highly detailed. The seat
Category

2010s European Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Jaguar XK 120 model car in clear crystal, decorative object, made in Italy
Located in Milan, IT
slightly different iterations, with open or covered wheels, coupé or roadster, the model has reached the
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Crystal

Juli Contemporary Bookshelf
By Georg Muehlmann
Located in Jenesien, IT
emphasise alternatively the light and dark hue of each shelf. It stands on wheels and can be moved easily
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2010s Italian Modern Shelves

Juli Contemporary Bookshelf
Juli Contemporary Bookshelf
H 74.81 in W 17.52 in D 17.52 in
Stunning Vintage Mahogany Revolving Swivel Bookcase on Wheels with Faux Books
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
swivel bookcase on wheels A very rare find with the faux books in place, reminiscent of the Gillow’s
Category

20th Century British Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Modern Glass Exhibitor Bookcase on Wheels by Gallotti & Radice, 1970s
By Gallotti & Radice
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern glass exhibitor bookcase on wheels by Gallotti & Radice, 1970s Exhibitor with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Hardwood Framed Library Bookcases on Wheels Adjustable Shelves
Located in GB
sure why you would need wheels on bookcases so they can be removed should the new owner wish, I guess
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Industrial Three-Tray Cart with Wheels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial three-tray cart with wheels that can be used as shelves, storage or a bar.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Industrial Three-Tray Cart with Wheels
Industrial Three-Tray Cart with Wheels
H 43.5 in W 39 in D 28 in L 43.5 in
Green Industrial Shelf with Wheels, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
two original wheels. The weight of the shelf is 37 kg.
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Green Industrial Shelf with Wheels, 1960s
Green Industrial Shelf with Wheels, 1960s
H 43.31 in W 37.8 in D 14.97 in
Green Industrial Shelf with Wheels, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
two original wheels. The weight of the shelf is 32 kg.
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Green Industrial Shelf with Wheels, 1960s
Green Industrial Shelf with Wheels, 1960s
H 42.52 in W 37.41 in D 13.39 in
Grey Industrial Shelf with Wheels, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
original wheels. The weight of the shelf is 13 kg.
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Grey Industrial Shelf with Wheels, 1960s
Grey Industrial Shelf with Wheels, 1960s
H 32.68 in W 20.08 in D 11.82 in
Green Industrial Shelf with Drawers on Wheels, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
metal drawers and four wheels. The weight of the shelf is 55 kg.
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Iron

1950s French Brass Console on Wheels
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Fantastic vintage French Mid-Century, 1950s brass shelving unit on wheels with mirrored glass
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

1950s French Brass Console on Wheels
1950s French Brass Console on Wheels
H 35.83 in W 41.34 in D 14.97 in
Antique Revolving Bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
porcelain wheels. The revolving bookcase was made by the firm Maple & Co. This was a well-known furniture
Category

Antique 1890s European Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Ash, Mahogany

Antique Revolving Bookcase
Antique Revolving Bookcase
H 24.41 in W 23.23 in L 24.41 in
Antique Revolving Bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique walnut revolving bookcase in perfect condition. Withinlays. The book mill has a
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Antique Late 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Antique Revolving Bookcase
Antique Revolving Bookcase
H 33.86 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
LIBRARY/BOOK SHELF/BAR CART/SIDE TABLE ON WHEELS
Located in Essex, MA
Very solid oak library cart/bookshelf on wheels, circa 1910-20, with 2 open shelves, enclosed by
Category

Early 20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Italian Revolving bookcase 1970s
Located in London, GB
A wooden Italian revolving bookcase with interchangeable partitions – a neat exercise in both
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Italian Revolving bookcase 1970s
Italian Revolving bookcase 1970s
H 157 in W 86 in D 86 in
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Bookcase With Wheels For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of bookcase with wheels is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and oak, all bookcase with wheels available were constructed with great care. There are 27 antique and vintage bookcase with wheels for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 10 modern editions to choose from as well. Bookcase with wheels have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Bookcase with wheels are generally popular furniture pieces, but modern, industrial and mid-century modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Bookcase with wheels have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Danese Milano, Gallotti & Radice and Arflex are consistently popular.

How Much are Bookcase With Wheels?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,868, while they’re typically $384 on the low end and $19,032 highest priced.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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.

Questions About Bookcase With Wheels
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can generally put wheels on a bookcase. However, the wheels that you choose must be strong enough to support both the weight of the bookcase and the total weight of all the books you intend to store on it. As a result, industrial-strength metal casters are usually the best option for the job. You'll find a large collection of bookcases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A casino wheel is a round spinning object used for various games of chance. They get their name from the fact that you usually find them in casinos. The most common type of casino wheel is the roulette wheel. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of casino wheels.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ship’s wheels are usually made from wood, and often feature eight or six spokes with curved handles to allow for comfortable adjustment of the wheel. The center hub of the wheel may feature a metal, usually brass, plate for enhanced durability. Take a look on 1stDibs for an array of antique ship’s wheels.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A table with wheels is often called a tea trolley, tea cart or bar cart. Bar carts as we know them were originally tea trolleys, a modest-sized table on wheels, sometimes featuring both an upper and lower shelf to help facilitate tea service during the Victorian era in England. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary carts and bar carts from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Barrister bookcases are made up of several distinct book shelf units which combine together to form the cabinet. This can be beneficial when moving, as the books can remain within the shelves and each shelf can move separately.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A breakfront bookcase is usually a large wooden bookcase that houses either books or dishes. They’re similar in appearance to hutches in that they have glass-fronted shelving on the top and cabinets on the bottom.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Traditional spinning wheels are often referred to as Saxony Spinning Wheels, but there are some other models that have developed and are used today. These other spinning wheel configurations are the Great Wheel, Castle Wheel, Norwegian Wheel, Modern Wheel and Charkha Wheel. Shop a collection of antique and modern spinning wheels from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A high-wheel bicycle is called a pennyfarthing, but can also be called a high wheel, high wheeler or ordinary bicycle. The pennyfarthing was actually the first design to be called a “bicycle”. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of pennyfarthing-inspired art, from paintings and sculptures to jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A bookcase with doors is also called a bookshelf, a bookstand, a cupboard or a bookrack. It is a close-sided unit that encases books and is designed to sit on the floor. On 1stDibs find a wide variety of antique, new and vintage bookcases today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, there can be a difference between a bookshelf and a bookcase. Although many people use the words to describe any piece of furniture with shelves for books, some manufacturers call pieces with doors bookcases and pieces without doors bookshelves. Find a variety of bookcases and bookshelves on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The term barrister bookcase means a piece of storage furniture primarily used during the 17th and 18th centuries. Also called lawyer's bookcases, the furnishings featured wood construction and glass-paneled doors. At the time the bookcases were most popular, books were expensive luxury goods. The glass doors helped to protect them from light and dust. Shop a collection of barrister bookcases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    What IKEA bookcases are called varies. However, the Swedish furniture company is best known for its Billy bookcase, which debuted in 1979 and got its name from Billy Liljedahl, who served as IKEA's advertising manager at the time. Other IKEA bookcases include the Hemnes, the Brimnes and the Gersby. Explore a variety of IKEA furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The main difference between an étagère and a bookcase is the design. Both types of furniture have shelves. However, an étagère usually has an open back, while most bookcases have enclosed backs. Shop a range of bookcases and étagères on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    An ideal bookcase depth is usually between 10 and 12 inches. Shelf spacing can range from 7 to 15 inches for bookshelves, with 8 to 12 inches being the most typical. Because compact bookcases are designed for lesser volumes and libraries, they will be shallower. A small bookcase's depth is usually around 6 inches. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage bookcases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The price of an old spinning wheel depends on the condition the wheel is in today. A fully cleaned, polished, and restored spinning wheel can fetch $300 and more. Old spinning wheels made by famous furniture designers or craftspeople as well as those used by famous people can cost a lot more. Find many varieties of authentic antique spinning wheels at 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A bookcase with glass doors is also called a barrister bookcase. Designed in a cabinet style, these bookcases’ glass doors protect books and collectibles from gathering dust and allow guests to peruse your treasured volumes. The name “barrister” owes to the legal profession — barristers are experts in case law in England and traditionally required numerous law books for reference purposes to travel from chamber to chamber, and the sturdy and portable cabinets that were used to do so earned this nickname. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary bookcases from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A few companies made barrister bookcases, including the F. E. Hale Manufacturing Company, Globe Wernicke, Grand Rapids Furniture Company, Gunn Furniture Company and the John Danner Company. Barrister bookcases are bookcases with solid backs and removable shelving units that get stacked inside. Doors that open outward and slide away under the shelf enclose each unit. On 1stDibs, shop a range of barrister bookcases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best wood used for building a bookcase is plywood made from hardwood. It is easily available and comes in many types. Laminated panels that can be glued together are also a great option for a bookcase. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique, new and vintage wooden bookcases.

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