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Zigzag Bookshelves H201 Steel, 'Not Contain Bookends', by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and American walnut. The clip-on bookends are available in matching colours to all other metal parts
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Chrome, Brass and Glass Etagere Bookshelves
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF MID-CENTURY CHROME, BRASS AND GLASS ETAGERE BOOKSHELVES In the manner of Maison Jansen
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Plate XLV. Ungulata. American Buffalo
By Henry J. Johnson
Located in Florham Park, NJ
child. Parents were learning the value of bookshelves filled with the latest literature on the wonders
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Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

English Traditional King Charles Spaniel Porcelain Dog in Black White and Gold
By Staffordshire
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
the mantles and bookshelves of collectors across the globe. This piece depicts a sweet pup sitting on
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20th Century American American Classical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

The Old Church
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "The Old Church" c.1970 is a watercolor on Strathmore panel by American artist James
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Late 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

The Old Church
The Old Church
H 24.35 in W 28.35 in D 2.15 in
Brass Bookcase Bookends, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of American made brass bookends cast in the shape of a candle stick in front of bookshelves
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Late 20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Brass Bookcase Bookends, a Pair
Brass Bookcase Bookends, a Pair
H 5 in W 2.5 in D 4 in
Rorimer Brooks Art Deco Moderne lacquered bookcase Writing desk with chair
Located in Ferndale, MI
drawer over kneehole . Attractive from any angle Asymmetric form of the desk allows for bookshelves in
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desks

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Chippendale Style Block Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top
Located in Milford, NH
bookshelves, and flanked by reeded corner pilasters, over a lower case with slant front desk top, opening to a
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Antique Late 19th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Okimono Sculpture of a Roaring Tiger, 27” wide
Located in Shippensburg, PA
and entirely untethered, the ferocious cat strolls the bookshelves and tabletops with a posture and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Art Deco Cerused Oak Display Cabinet Bookcase circa 1940
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ART DECO CERUSED AND EBONIZED OAK DISPLAY CABINET WITH FLANKING BLIND BOOKSHELVES Probably German
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20th Century European Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Chrome

She: A History of Adventure by H. Rider HAGGARD
Located in Middletown, NY
pirated in America by Harper & Brothers (Dec. 24, 1886) with an edition that preceded this official first
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Antique Late 19th Century English Books

Materials

Gold Leaf

"The Art Of The Links" 2017 DE ST JORRE, John
Located in Bristol, CT
, it was "a preferred social gathering spot for America's most powerful chief executives." By 2010, it
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2010s More Art

Materials

Paper

Franco Albini TL3 Table for Cassina, Italy, new
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Berlin, DE
size and chosen material of the table. The base is available in solid ash wood or American walnut. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Ash, Walnut, Glass, Wood

Franco Albini TL3 Table for Cassina, Italy, new
Franco Albini TL3 Table for Cassina, Italy, new
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 33.47 in
Plate XLIII Ungulata (Giraffes)
By Henry J. Johnson
Located in Florham Park, NJ
learning the value of bookshelves filled with the latest literature on the wonders of the world. Hugh
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Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Rare Dutch Arts and Crafts Oak Bookcase w. Hand Carved Coromandel Owl Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
the American Mission Style and the British Arts and Crafts. The Dutch Arts and Crafts pieces of
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Pl. IX Carnovora. Japanese Panther, Ocelot, Cougar, Jaguar
By Henry J. Johnson
Located in Florham Park, NJ
average school-aged child. Parents were learning the value of bookshelves filled with the latest
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Screen. Asortment of Animals.
By Henry J. Johnson
Located in Florham Park, NJ
average school-aged child. Parents were learning the value of bookshelves filled with the latest
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Casey Lurie Studio Modern High "Primo" Shelving System in Walnut with Brass
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
“Shelving can be the most mundane thing you own, or it can be the beautiful bones of a room as pleasing to see as anything it displays. Casey Lurie’s Primo system would be the latter...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel

Maison Jansen Hollywood Regency Chrome and Brass Étagère
By Maison Jansen
Located in Redding, CT
Maison Jansen Hollywood Regency Chrome and Brass Étagère . Timeless and sophisticated style shelving with two-tone brass and chrome finish and ample storage with five glass shelves....
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Vintage 1970s European Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Architectural X-Form Bookcases or Étagères, Pair Available
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern architectural X-form bookcases or étagères., priced individually. These bookcases are architectural or Industrial style, with Classic Mid-Century lines, circa 1970...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pierre Cardin Transformative 'Éventail' Coffee Table in Mahogany
By Pierre Cardin, Francia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Cardin for Francia, 'Eventail (fan) coffee table, mahogany, France, 1984 A rare masterpiece designed by the the groundbreaking fashion designer Pierre Cardin (1922 - 2020). C...
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Dunbar Bookcase Wall Units by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of bookcases designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960. Fully restored. Espresso stained mahogany, glass shelves, and brass details. Glass shelves can be arranged as nee...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Alias S01 Aline Bookshelf in White Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Dante Bonuccelli
By Alias, Dante Bonuccelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias S01 Aline Bookshelf in White Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Dante Bonuccelli Sideboard with structure in extruded aluminium and shelves in lacquered aluminium 300mm depth. Height...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Coastal Rattan Etagere - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Coastal etagere. Beautiful notched top design in a pale yellow finish. Perfect as is or paint to suit your project. You decide! Inset glass shelved. Acquir...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Bookcases

Materials

Rattan, Glass, Paint

Vintage Coastal Rattan Etagere - a Pair
Vintage Coastal Rattan Etagere - a Pair
H 72.5 in W 32.5 in D 12.75 in
Antique French Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Jewellery Casket 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain jewellery casket, circa 1860 in date. This magnificent casket is rectangular in shape with the top and each side except...
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Antique 1860s Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Contemporary Room Divider Shelving "30/30 L" in Oak by Casey Lurie Studio
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Part room divider, part bookcase, part screen, the "30/30" series is an extremely versatile shelving system. Named for the degrees of the alternately angled dividers which give the p...
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2010s North American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Modern Black Lage Bookcase, Brass Walnut, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Lage Bookcase, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Lage modern bookcase was designed to be the focal point in any living area or office. Its...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Meissen Dog Group Pug with Puppy and Bells by J.J. Kaendler Germany, circa 1850
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Lovingly designed group of animals: Sitting female pug with jingle collar, looking attentively to the right, between her legs a small puppy looking out. Designer: Johann Joachim...
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Antique 1850s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Single Staffordshire Dog
Located in South Salem, NY
Handsome porcelain ruby Staffordshire dog, made in England at the turn of the century. Due to its handpainted nature, each dog figurine has a distinct face with expressive eyes and m...
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Early 20th Century British Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Single Staffordshire Dog
Single Staffordshire Dog
H 16 in W 10 in D 4 in
Rosenthal Porcelain Borzoi Dog Sculpture
By Rosenthal
Located in Norwood, NJ
Porcelain dog sculpture, Borzoi/ Russian Wolfhound, depicting a Borzoi lying on the floor with outstretched forelegs, naturalistic polychrome painted , signed on the back above the s...
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Mid-20th Century German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Jacques Lucite and Brass Étagère
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Clearly cool. Our Jacques collection is the perfect blend of simplicity and glamour, modern and traditional. Shown in crystal clear Lucite with brushed brass. Also available in moody...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Jacques Lucite and Brass Étagère
Jacques Lucite and Brass Étagère
H 66 in W 30 in D 16 in
Meissen Shepherds Figurines Model 2870 Johann Joachim Kaendler, circa 1850
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
MEISSEN STUNNING FIGURINE GROUP: A COUPLE OF SHEPHERDS WATCHED BY A SCOUT MEASURES: height: 9.25 inches width: 7.28 inches depth: 6.88 inches Manufactory: Meissen Hallm...
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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George Nelson Pair of Walnut Bookshelves
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Made in American Walnut finished in French polish
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Vintage 1950s American Bookcases

Jayne Mansfield Seated with Bookshelves Fine Art Print
By Larry Barbier
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This black and white photograph features American film, theater, and television actress Jayne
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1970s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

Classical Figured Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet, Baltimore, 1830-1840
Located in Providence, RI
and the work of needles and others. The cylinder sides open to reveal additional bookshelves, all of
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

1950s Louvre Classical Greek 'Double Bull' Bookends on Marble Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, bookshelves, or table. Provenance-From the Edith Hale Harkness Estate, America's Socialite Philanthropist of
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Mid-20th Century Classical Greek Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone, Composition, Marble

Animals: Tiger
By Henry J. Johnson
Located in Florham Park, NJ
school-aged child. Parents were learning the value of bookshelves filled with the latest literature on
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Antique 19th Century American Prints

Animals: Tiger
Animals: Tiger
H 14.5 in W 17.5 in
Design Institute of America Rocker and Ottoman in Brazilian Cowhide
By Design Institute America
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
million books on a million bookshelves. And this striking rocker and ottoman amongst the stunning literary
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20th Century Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cowhide

1970s Modern Stair Step Bookshelves
Located in Denton, TX
Studio crafted Long and low Modernist bookshelf. stair step graduated design Each shelf measures, Top shelf 10.25" deep by 8.1/8" high Mid shelf 14.1/8" deep by 10.1/8 high bott...
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

1970s Modern Stair Step Bookshelves
1970s Modern Stair Step Bookshelves
H 22.75 in W 97.5 in D 17.63 in
Pair of Gilbert Rohde Ebonized Bookshelves/Cabinets
Located in East Hampton, NY
These bookshelves/cabinets feature a pull-down secretaire and various storage compartments
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Vintage 1940s American Bookcases

Pair of Custom Bookshelves/Étagères with Cabinets in Lustrous Slate Grey Lacquer
Located in New York, NY
This fine pair of custom bookshelves/étagères embodies the old world craftsmanship and attention to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

American 19th Century Cast Brass Eagle and Serpent Doorstop
Located in Wells, ME
American cast brass eagle and serpent doorstop. The eagle with spread wings is perched on a rocky
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

American Chippendale Style Walnut Bookcase, Benchmade, 20th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This American Chippendale style walnut bookcase has been crafted to the highest standards using
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Plate XXXIV. Ungulata. South American Tapir, Malayan Tapir, Black Rhinoceros
By Henry J. Johnson
Located in Florham Park, NJ
learning the value of bookshelves filled with the latest literature on the wonders of the world. Hugh
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Chapo B17 Book Shelve in Solid French Elm, 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
robust and solid bookcase consist of four elm shelves that rest under brackets. The bookshelves are in
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Elm

Chapo B17 Book Shelve in Solid French Elm, 1960
Chapo B17 Book Shelve in Solid French Elm, 1960
H 74.81 in W 88.98 in L 74.81 in
Pierre Chapo B17 Book Shelve in Solid French Elm, 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
robust and solid bookcase consist of four elm shelves that rest under brackets. The bookshelves are in
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Elm

Stickley Brothers Co. Oak Desk
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
. Airy bookshelves on either side provide additional storage and, by virtue of their design, at once
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Early 20th Century American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables

Stickley Brothers Co. Oak Desk
Stickley Brothers Co. Oak Desk
H 29.5 in W 44 in D 28 in
Rare Set of Yale Provenance Snead System Cast Iron Archival Shelving System
Located in New York, NY
A set of rare Snead bookshelves designed for use in public libraries, underwritten by Andrew
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20th Century North American Shelves

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Leather and Mahogany Desk with Fabulous Ring Drawer Pulls
Located in Essex, MA
side of the desk with two sliding ebonized wood tambour doors which enclose two bookshelves, American
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks

Materials

Brass

Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Rocket' Display Cabinet or Vitrine English circa 1935
Located in Banner Elk, NC
glazed separately in the form of stylized clouds with original Bakelite handles. Side bookshelves provide
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Bakelite, Walnut

Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Rocket' Display Cabinet or Vitrine English circa 1935
Located in Banner Elk, NC
glazed separately in the form of stylized clouds with original bakelite handles. Side bookshelves provide
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Bakelite, Walnut

Herman Miller: A Way of Living
Located in New York City, NY
leaders - making Herman Miller: A Way of Living an indispensable addition to the bookshelves of design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Paper

Herman Miller: A Way of Living
Herman Miller: A Way of Living
H 3 in W 11.38 in L 3 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Rosewood Executive Desk with Bar
Located in Milford, NH
side of the kneehole. A finished back with bookshelves allows this desk to float in the centre of the
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Late 20th Century American Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Modern Holmegaard Crystal Table Lamps by Sidse Werner
By Sidse Werner, Holmegaard
Located in Miami, FL
of metallic greys and orangey browns. Diminutive in scale, they are perfect for bookshelves and
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Metal

Paul McCobb Vitrine Shelves
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century Modern vitrine shelves, designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin, American, circa 1950s. They
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paul McCobb Vitrine Shelves
Paul McCobb Vitrine Shelves
H 36 in W 36 in D 13 in
Plate XL. Virginia Deer, Moose Deer, Axis, Wapiti or Elk
By Henry J. Johnson
Located in Florham Park, NJ
average school-aged child. Parents were learning the value of bookshelves filled with the latest
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Plate. XLII. Roebuck, Fallon, Mouse(sp) Deer, Stag
By Henry J. Johnson
Located in Florham Park, NJ
average school-aged child. Parents were learning the value of bookshelves filled with the latest
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Pl. VIII Ounce (Snow Leopard), Chetah, Asiatic Leopard, African Leopard
By Henry J. Johnson
Located in Florham Park, NJ
average school-aged child. Parents were learning the value of bookshelves filled with the latest
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Plate XIV. Carnivora. Newfoundland, Greyhound, Thibet Mastiff
By Henry J. Johnson
Located in Florham Park, NJ
child. Parents were learning the value of bookshelves filled with the latest literature on the wonders
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Plate XXIII. Brown Bear, Grizzly Bear, Black Bear
By Henry J. Johnson
Located in Florham Park, NJ
average school-aged child. Parents were learning the value of bookshelves filled with the latest
Category

20th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

ABS, Lithograph

Plate XLVII. Ungulata or Horned Horse, Eland, Koodo
By Henry J. Johnson
Located in Florham Park, NJ
child. Parents were learning the value of bookshelves filled with the latest literature on the wonders
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Pl.XV FoxHound StBernard Pointer KingCharlesSpaniel BloodHound CockerSpaniel
By Henry J. Johnson
Located in Florham Park, NJ
learning the value of bookshelves filled with the latest literature on the wonders of the world. Hugh
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Plate XXXIII. Ungulata. Quagga, Ass, Zebra, Wild Ass
By Henry J. Johnson
Located in Florham Park, NJ
child. Parents were learning the value of bookshelves filled with the latest literature on the wonders
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Plate XL. Caribou, Reindeer, Musk Deer
By Henry J. Johnson
Located in Florham Park, NJ
average school-aged child. Parents were learning the value of bookshelves filled with the latest
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Bouquinistes (Parisian Booksellers)
By Édouard Leon Cortès
Located in New Orleans, LA
river to be described as "the only river in the world that runs between two bookshelves." Cortès
Category

20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Finely Benchmade Chippendale Style Walnut Bookcase, 20th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
, branded "W" on top of lower case; c. 20th Century Item # 508LRF02P This American Chippendale style
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20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Fine Early Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Benington, Herts
A fine quality 19th century early Victorian flame mahogany open bookcase – bookshelves, circa 1840
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Early Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Fine Early Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
H 61.62 in W 43.31 in D 14.57 in
Early Richard Rothbard craftsmen complex wood puzzle box
Located in Palm Springs, CA
flyers posted backstage in Broadway theaters, I received small assignments-bookshelves, tables-that I
Category

Vintage 1960s American Boxes

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinoiserie Bookshelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of chinoiserie bookshelves, American, circa 1950s. They retain their warm original patina
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Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinoiserie Bookshelves
Pair of Chinoiserie Bookshelves
H 74 in W 46 in D 10 in
The Study - Interior with Blue Chair in Ink on Paper
By Michael William Eggleston
Located in Soquel, CA
William Eggleston (American, 20th Century). A rich blue armchair is positioned in a home library or study
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21st Century and Contemporary Fauvist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel

Early Pierre Chapo Version 'B17' Bibliothèque in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
supports. This wall unit frees up a lot of living space. The bookshelves are in the Campagne style of which
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Elm

Rare and Large Pierre Chapo 'B17' Library in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
living space. The bookshelves are in the Campagne style of which Chapo was an important exponent
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Elm

Russel Wright for Conant Ball Blonde Maple Bookcases Shelves Display Shelf, Pair
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Hudson, NY
Lovely pair of matching solid maple bookshelves or display shelves designed by Russell Wright for
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Maple

Pair of Chinese Red Pagoda Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Chinese red color pagoda shelves, probably American, circa 1970s. They are a versatile size
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Vitrines

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chinese Red Pagoda Shelves
Pair of Chinese Red Pagoda Shelves
H 65 in W 24.5 in D 20 in
Industrial Metal Shelves with Coat Hangers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Industrial metal shelves with coat hangers, American, circa 1950s. They retain their original
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal

Charles James "Beyond Fashion" Exhibition Catalogue
By Charles James
Located in New York, NY
-American fashion designer Charles James (1906-1978). His dynamic and masterfully crafted dresses, now
Category

2010s Modern Books

Materials

Plastic, Paper

Gilbert Rohde Paldao Secretary Bookcase for Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Hanover, MA
collaborations in the history of modern American furniture design. See: Phyllis Ross. Gilbert Rohde: Modern
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Paldao

Pair of Midcentury Chrome and Glass Open Display Shelves, Maison Jansen Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
. This tall pair of midcentury American shelves have a wonderfully sleek design, reminiscent of Maison
Category

Mid-20th Century American Shelves

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Plate VII. Carnivora - Royal Bengal Tiger
By Henry J. Johnson
Located in Florham Park, NJ
average school-aged child. Parents were learning the value of bookshelves filled with the latest
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Plate XLIV Ungulata Scotch Cattle, Brahmin Bull, Durham Cow et al
By Henry J. Johnson
Located in Florham Park, NJ
child. Parents were learning the value of bookshelves filled with the latest literature on the wonders
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Plate XXVII. Cetacea. Narwhal, White Whale, Rorqual (Baleen Whales)
By Henry J. Johnson
Located in Florham Park, NJ
learning the value of bookshelves filled with the latest literature on the wonders of the world. Hugh
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Ulm Stool by Max Bill
By Max Bill
Located in Jersey City, NJ
as a stool, end table, side table, put side-by-side for a coffee table, or stacked as bookshelves
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Beech, Pine

Ulm Stool by Max Bill
Ulm Stool by Max Bill
H 17 in W 16 in D 12 in
Pierre Chapo Solid Elm Bookshelf B17B
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
supports. This bookcase frees up a lot of living space. The bookshelves are in the Campagne style of which
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Elm

Pierre Chapo Solid Elm Bookshelf B17B
Pierre Chapo Solid Elm Bookshelf B17B
H 72.05 in W 88.98 in D 13.78 in
Julian Schnabel Leather Tooled Red Cabinet or Bookcase, Pair
By Julian Schnabel
Located in Plainview, NY
furniture designer Julian Schnabel ( American, 1951 ) exclusively for the historical Garmercy Park hotel in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Patinated and Large Pierre Chapo Solid Elm Bibliothèque B17B
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
supports. This bookcase frees up a lot of living space. The bookshelves are in the Campagne style of which
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Pierre Chapo Patinated and Large Solid Elm Bibliothèque B17B
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
supports. This bookcase frees up a lot of living space. The bookshelves are in the Campagne style of which
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Elm

American Cherry Chippendale Secretary
Located in Norwalk, CT
the upper interior fitted with cubby holes and bookshelves the Base with a slant lid and a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Secretaires

Materials

Cherry, Poplar

American Cherry Chippendale Secretary
American Cherry Chippendale Secretary
H 89 in W 39.25 in D 20.5 in
Cabinet Wall Unit by Richard Thompson for Glenn of CA
By Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, working lamp, as well as bookshelves with adjustable pegs for bookends. Doors have unique push-latch
Category

Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Tubular Bookshelf by Another Human, Large, Modern Sculptural Bookshelf
By Another Human
Located in Los Angeles, CA
storage unit, the tubular bookshelves are powder coated in vibrant, glossy candy red and cobalt blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

THREE PIECE STICK WICKER SUITE
Located in Sheffield, MA
arms and high backrests. Visual interest to each seating piece. Sectioned bookshelves woven into arms
Category

Early 20th Century American Living Room Sets

Materials

Reed

Faux Bamboo Desk by Baker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
bookshelves on each side. ***Notes: There is no sales tax on this item if it is being shipped out of the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

Faux Bamboo Desk by Baker
Faux Bamboo Desk by Baker
H 30 in W 56 in D 28 in
A Rare Oak Arts & Crafts Period Bookcase By Shapland & Petter Of Barnstaple
Located in Darwen, GB
two adjustable internal bookshelves. The lower section with a slightly serpentine shaped solid oak top
Category

20th Century English Bookcases

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Bookshelves In America For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bookshelves in america you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every bookshelves in america was constructed with great care. There are 5 variations of the antique or vintage bookshelves in america you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect bookshelves in america — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A bookshelves in america made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one bookshelves in america that is appealing in its simplicity, but Franco Albini, Cassina and Driade produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Bookshelves In America?

The average selling price for a bookshelves in america at 1stDibs is $1,400, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $12,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Bookshelves In America
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Bookshelves should typically be 10 to 12 inches deep.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How long bookshelves can be without sagging depends on the overall strength of the materials and the quality of the craftsmanship. However, most manufacturers make bookshelves up to 30 to 36 inches in length. Shop an assortment of bookcases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Josef Albers came to America in 1933 after the Nazis shuttered the Bauhaus. He and his wife, the textile artist Anni Albers, originally settled in North Carolina. During his time there, Albers taught at Black Mountain College. Shop a variety of Josef Albers art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because the United States isn't ruled by a king or queen, the time of 1840–1900 in America is broken down into many different names. There is the timeline surrounding the Civil War: The Antebellum (pre-Civil War), Civil War (1861–1865), Reconstruction (1865–1876). There are other names, including the Industrial Age (post Civil War), the Populist Era (1890's), and the Gilded Age (post-Civil War era of government corruption).