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Jacques Adnet Leather Table Lamp with Built-In Bookshelf, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare Jacques Adnet leather table lamp with built-in bookshelf. Metal frame completely wrapped
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

60s Mid Century Danish Teak Rosewood Arne Vodder Exec. Desk w/ Bookshelf drawers
By Arne Vodder
Located in Madison, WI
Very nice original 1960's Arne Vodder Executive teak rosewood desk with a built in bookshelf on the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Black Surfer Bookshelf
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
intrigue to your space. Whether used as a bookshelf or a display unit, it becomes a focal point that
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2010s Turkish Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Black Surfer Bookshelf
Black Surfer Bookshelf
H 78 in W 110 in D 27 in
Crescent Bookshelf - Modern White Lacquered Bookshelf with Brass Dividers
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
built in lacquered solid wood with a set of three dividers in polished brass. The piece was designed
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Obsidian Bookshelf - Modern Black Lacquered Bookshelf with Steel Dividers
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
presence, gifting it with a head-turning look and a sharp personality of its own. This piece is built in
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of 19th Century Library, Bookcase Built-In Cabinets
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century library ~ Bookcase built-in cabinets were salvaged from a lovely manoir in
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Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Architectural Elements

Materials

Oak

Ghidini 1961 Legs Bookshelf in Wood by Paolo Rizzatto
By Paolo Rizzatto, Ghidini 1961
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
: from the idea of almost a unique object in its perfect craftsmanship, to the system to be built
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Bookshelf Made From Solid Brass And SolidStainless Steel
By Troy Smith Studio
Located in Toronto, Ontario
-built and is virtually indestructible. This bookshelf is made from solid brass and solid stainless steel
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Restored White Cage Rattan Side Table Swivel Bookshelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
White Painted Mid Century era rattan side table bookshelf featuring two shelves with skeleton side
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Vintage 1970s American Side Tables

Materials

Rattan

Unusual 19th Century English Double-Sided Bookcase Bookshelf
Located in Shippensburg, PA
and overall transparency of design. The way it was built allows the bookcase to present equally well
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Ceramic Tabletop Sculpture in Jewel Tone Glaze
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary ceramic tabletop sculpture hand-built of whiteware clay, and finished in a vibrant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Paint

DeCastelli Existence Wall Four-Tier Bookcase in Stainless Steel
By DeCastelli, Michele de Lucchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
experiences and keys to one’s life: a totem-bookshelf designed to contain books and objects in a single space
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel

DeCastelli Existence Five-Tier Bookcase in Brass by Michele De Lucchi
By DeCastelli, Michele de Lucchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
experiences and keys to one’s life: a totem-bookshelf designed to contain books and objects in a single space
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

38" Unison Vinyl Record Storage Stand in Natural Walnut
By Matt Richmond, Blake Tovin, Andrew Forseth
Located in Nyack, NY
ultimate dedicated entertainment furniture solution for vinyl enthusiasts. Unique features include a built
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2010s American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

52" Unison Vinyl Record Storage Stand in Natural Walnut
By Matt Richmond, Blake Tovin
Located in Nyack, NY
ultimate dedicated entertainment furniture solution for vinyl enthusiasts. Unique features include a built
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2010s American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

DeCastelli Existence Wall Five-Tier Bookcase in Brass by Michele De Lucchi
By DeCastelli, Michele de Lucchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
experiences and keys to one’s life: a totem-bookshelf designed to contain books and objects in a single space
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

DeCastelli Existence Three-Tier Bookcase in Stainless Steel by Michele De Lucchi
By DeCastelli, Michele de Lucchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
experiences and keys to one’s life: a totem-bookshelf designed to contain books and objects in a single space
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel

"My Home", Cozy Pumpkin House in the Garden Naive/Primitivist Acrylic Painting
By Henriette Gorbitz
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
cozy, with a roaring fireplace, a double bed adorned with heart-shaped pillows, and a bookshelf filled
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Early 2000s Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Skønvirke Cabinet, Martin Nyrop, Denmark, 1905
By Martin Nyrop
Located in London, GB
A free-standing cabinet or bookshelf designed by architect Martin Nyrop and made by Rudolph
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Antique Early 1900s Danish Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Skønvirke Cabinet, Martin Nyrop, Denmark, 1905
Skønvirke Cabinet, Martin Nyrop, Denmark, 1905
H 57.49 in W 29.53 in D 14.57 in
1970s Rattan Shelving Unit / Etagere
By Ficks Reed
Located in Burbank, CA
. It's well built, and also has a finish in the back. It can be used as a divider to divide a space. It
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Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Shelves

Materials

Rattan, Glass

1970s Rattan Shelving Unit / Etagere
1970s Rattan Shelving Unit / Etagere
H 77.5 in W 32 in D 18 in
Reconstituted Stone Hedgehog Garden Ornament, 20th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
a unique and eye-catching addition to any garden, landscape, or bookshelf. Made from high-quality
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Vintage 1960s English Garden Ornaments

Materials

Concrete

Orbis
Located in PARIS, FR
bookshelf is made of Burgundy oak, made with the craftsmen of a sawmill from solid barrels. It is a circular
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2010s French Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Orbis
Orbis
H 11.8 in W 21.5 in D 15.5 in
Reconstituted Stone Hedgehog Garden Ornament, 20th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
a unique and eye-catching addition to any garden, landscape, or bookshelf. Made from high-quality
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Mid-20th Century English Garden Ornaments

Materials

Concrete

White Surfer Bookcase, Bookshelves, Design object
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
intrigue to your space. Whether used as a bookshelf or a display unit, it becomes a focal point that
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2010s Turkish Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Large Modern Shelving Unit
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our La Scalia shelving unit is a large custom built bookshelf with four pillars supporting floating
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2010s American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Large Modern Shelving Unit
Large Modern Shelving Unit
H 96 in W 192 in D 9 in
Restored Mid-Century Rattan and Mahogany Bookcase Console Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Postwar three-tier console table Bookshelf with mahogany tops and a wrapped stick rattan frame. The
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rattan

Post War Restored Mid-Century Rattan and Mahogany Bookcase Console Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Postwar three-tier console table Bookshelf with mahogany tops and a wrapped stick rattan frame. The
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Rattan

Fine English George III Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A VERY FINE GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE WITH A GLAZED BOOKSHELF ABOVE A CHEST OF DRAWERS England
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Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Brass

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The concept is based on the essence of the material itself, with a clean and brutalist style: straight lines, geometric shapes, fewer ornaments, less noise and more naturalness. The ...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Marble

Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
By Arteluce, Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
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"Solana" Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

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"Solana" Wall Sconces
"Solana" Wall Sconces
H 13 in W 5 in D 6 in
Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
The Court Screen is a modern metal fireplace screen cover that can be used flush fitted into the fireplace opening or can stand right outside a fireplace opening. It protects from sp...
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2010s American Industrial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Steel

Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Brass Shades
By Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo, Arteluce
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This exquisite bespoke brass chandelier features three rotating arms skillfully balanced on a heavy cast brass sphere that rotate in an orbital movement along the stem. To achieve pe...
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Brass, Metal

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Park Night Stands in Oiled Oak by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the Park nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the idea is to create special pieces that you can build ...
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2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands

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Wood

21st Century Contemporary Coffee Center Round Table Abstract Wood Marquetry
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Austria Center Table is a stylish assembly of different types of wood. With a sincere texture, the marquetry coffee table is the pièce de résistance of a nature-inspired interior. S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables

Materials

Wood

Asian Style Black Solid Wood Cube Side Table Shou Sugi Ban 15" by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
This Asian Style Black Solid Wood Cube Side Table in Shou Sugi Ban is simple and versatile. The sturdy "Hyo" Table is handcrafted from Alabama urban pine and "burned" using the Japan...
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2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Textile, Wood

Lilypad Pink Chandelier Composed of Textured Glass Blades by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Textured glass chandelier composed of individuals pink petals mounted on a brass structure, in the shape of a lily pad flower that diffuses light. The chandelier is composed of 24 ...
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2010s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Handsome secretary desk features unique legs and a functioning skeleton key to open the drop down workspace. The stylish design has three large drawers on the bottom and shelfs prov...
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Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk
Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk
H 37.8 in W 33.08 in D 15.75 in
Una 'Articolo Indeterminativo' Wood and Brass Buffet
By Stefano Marolla
Located in Roma, IT
The buffet is the first item of the collection Una (Articolo Indeterminativo) by the Italian woodworker Stefano Marolla. The title refers to the indeterminate article in the Italian...
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2010s Italian Buffets

Materials

Brass

LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights a...

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Nickel, Brass

LU Louis Sconce AS
LU Louis Sconce AS
H 10 in W 7 in D 7.875 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Oak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & oak Danish desk, circa 1950's. Oak frame contrasts beautifully with the book matched teak veneer top. Finished on both sides, place this in the center of a room and it will lo...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Stamped 1961 Danish Teak Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Mobelfabrik Desk
By Hedensted Møbelfabrik, Lovig Dansk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Mid-Century Modern circa 1961 Peter Lovig Danish Teak bookcase back desk designed for Hedensted Mobelfabrik An iconic desig...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

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Contemporary wooden Bookcase with steel details fully customisable
Located in Porto, PT
Part of the D’Arc family, D’Arc bookshelf is the perfect piece for any classic design lover with a
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2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Extraordinary Pair of Bookshelves Designed by Vittorio Rossi, 1950
By Vittorio Rossi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Extraordinary pair of bookshelf, design Vittorio Rossi 1950 built on comission of the customer, so
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Vintage 1950s Italian Bookcases

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Metal

Rare Hoyt Voltammeter, Mahogany All Original, as Sculpture, circa 1920
Located in Dallas, TX
. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Offered for your consideration is this circa 1920 Hoyt electrical meter. Built into a mahogany casing and
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments

Materials

Chrome

Very Rare 1920 Mitchell 35MM Cinema Movie Camera Magazine, As Sculpture ON SALE
Located in Dallas, TX
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Mounted Objects

Teak desk with built in bookshelf
Located in Dallas, TX
A Danish desk in Teak with built in bookshelf and locking drop down door.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Desks

Teak desk with built in bookshelf
Teak desk with built in bookshelf
H 28.5 in W 53.5 in D 32 in
Walnut desk designed by Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Walnut floating desk with built-in bookshelf. Designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California.
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Vintage 1950s Desks

Walnut desk designed by Milo Baughman
Walnut desk designed by Milo Baughman
H 30 in W 57.75 in D 28 in
Art Deco Mahogany Desk
Located in Doylestown, PA
concealing satinwood drawers and other file compartments, the reverse having a built-in bookshelf.
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Vintage 1930s French Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Mahogany Desk
Art Deco Mahogany Desk
H 30.5 in W 55 in D 34 in
Stunning Burr Walnut Kidney Desk Built in Bookcase Shelf Brown Leather Surface
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for this stunning Burr Walnut Kidney shaped desk with built in bookshelf
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20th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Walnut Bookshelf Room Divider
Located in Pasadena, CA
Made of walnut wood, this bookshelf has eight shelves (nine including the top), two pull out
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Vintage 1960s American Bookcases

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Walnut

Walnut  Bookshelf Room Divider
Walnut  Bookshelf Room Divider
H 70 in W 59.75 in D 15 in
Mid-Century Modern 4-Tier Walnut Bookshelf
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, circa 1950s. This bookshelf has an elegant and functional design; it has been built from walnut, which
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass, Steel

Large Gray Painted Romanian Wall Unit Bookshelf, Antique Look
Located in Round Top, TX
late 19th century Europe. It is built in 2 units, the upper shelves and 12 drawers (depth 12") rest on
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21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Bookshelf Cabinet Bookcase by Lillian August
Located in Shippensburg, PA
August Item # 008MGP26M This is a gorgeous designer piece retailed by Lillian August and is built in
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21st Century and Contemporary Gustavian Bookcases

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Glass, Wood

20th Century Walnut Burl Oak Beechwood Italian Étagère Bookshelf, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
ebonized wood of particular line and construction. Étagère fitted with three built-in mirrors and two
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bookcases

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Mirror, Beech, Oak, Walnut, Burl

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Display Cabinet Bookshelf by Skovby
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A beautifully built and simply conceived lighted display cabinet by Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S and
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Teak

Unison Vinyl Record Storage Stand Natural Ash - IN STOCK
By Matt Richmond, Blake Tovin, Andrew Forseth
Located in Nyack, NY
ultimate dedicated entertainment furniture solution for vinyl enthusiasts. Unique features include a built
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2010s American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Unison Vinyl Record Storage Stand Natural Ash + Glacier White - IN STOCK
By Matt Richmond, Blake Tovin, Andrew Forseth
Located in Nyack, NY
ultimate dedicated entertainment furniture solution for vinyl enthusiasts. Unique features include a built
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2010s American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Sideboard Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unusual raw wood sideboard with built in bookcase and custom drawers. Can serve as a desk
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20th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Sideboard Bookcase
Sideboard Bookcase
H 26 in W 85 in D 25 in
Jacques Adnet Side Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
hardware detailing and angular iron wire bookshelf built-in.
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20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Jacques Adnet Side Table
Jacques Adnet Side Table
H 20 in W 21 in D 14.75 in
Table Attributed to Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
leather top. Brass hardware detailing and angular iron wire bookshelf built-in to access from both sides
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Mid-20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Table Attributed to Jacques Adnet
Table Attributed to Jacques Adnet
H 19.75 in W 21 in D 15 in
Original 18th Century Italian Gilt Architectural Fragment
Located in Chicago, IL
bookshelf, built into a piece of furniture, or incorporated as a the crowning jewel in new construction. No
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Architectural Elements

Materials

Giltwood

Jacob Muller Modular shelving for Wohnhilfe Switzerland 1950's
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Swiss design pinewood bookshelf. The bookshelf was designed by Jacob Müller, who along with Max
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Bookcases

Rare Paul Frankl Desk
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Paul Frankl desk with cork top and believed to be custom built. Desk has a graceful slight
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20th Century American Desks

Materials

Brass

Rare Paul Frankl Desk
Rare Paul Frankl Desk
H 29 in W 60 in D 27 in
Pair of Opposing 19th C. Architectual Fragments
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of building a home then these will be perfect for you. They can be built into an entry, bar
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Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Painted Pine Water Bench
Located in Baltimore, MD
prevents vessels from falling off. Built to house pots and buckets, use as a plant or bookshelf in a
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Shelves

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Water Bench
Painted Pine Water Bench
H 36 in W 40.5 in D 12 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Room Divider by S Form for Sutcliffe
By S Form
Located in Los Angeles, CA
influenced design. The bookshelf consists of a high sliding smoked glass display along with a central built
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Reconstituted Stone Dove Garden Ornament, 20th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
expressions, making it a unique and eye-catching addition to any garden, landscape, or bookshelf. Made from
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Mid-20th Century English Garden Ornaments

Materials

Concrete

Reconstituted Stone Hedgehog Garden Ornament, 20th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
a unique and eye-catching addition to any garden, landscape, or bookshelf. Made from high-quality
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Mid-20th Century English Garden Ornaments

Materials

Concrete

19th century French Carved Oak Server Sideboard Rolling Cart Table Barley Twist
Located in Shreveport, LA
France~ ~Lovely antique French server, versatile as a sideboard, hall table, bookshelf or wine cart
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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Sideboards

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Oak

19th Century French Carved Oak Stand Table Patisserie Bookcase Kitchen Island
Located in Shreveport, LA
long, perfect for display, storage, even as a bookshelf!! ~ Perfect to “float” in any room, as it’s
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Antique 1890s French Renaissance Revival Serving Tables

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Oak

19th Century French Carved Oak Pastry Table Kitchen Island Display Shelf
Located in Shreveport, LA
long, perfect for display, storage, even as a bookshelf!! ~ Perfect to “float” in any room, as it’s
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Antique 1890s French Renaissance Revival Serving Tables

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Oak

Stunning Burr Walnut Kidney Desk Built in Bookcase Shelf Brown Leather Surface
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
We are delighted to this stunning burr walnut kidney shaped desk with built in bookshelf and back
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20th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Bookshelf by Josef Albers
By Josef Albers
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Josef Albers (1888-1976) designed this bookshelf as a magazine stand for his Bauhaus fellow faculty
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Early 20th Century American Bookcases

Bookshelf by Josef Albers
Bookshelf by Josef Albers
H 55 in W 55 in D 13.8 in
Baker Side Table or Bookshelf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage side table with one drawer and built in shelf for books by Milling Road for Baker.
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20th Century American Side Tables

Baker Side Table or Bookshelf
Baker Side Table or Bookshelf
H 27 in W 27.5 in D 15.5 in
Small Hand Built Standing Oval Ceramic Sculpture in Turquoise and Deep Blue #3
By Helena Starcevic Ceramics
Located in New York, NY
crusty matte turquoise and deep blue glaze. Perfect alone as an accent piece (think on your bookshelf
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21st Century and Contemporary American Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Brand New Hand Built Ceramic Sculpture, Oblong Cube with Oval Opening in Black
By Helena Starcevic Ceramics
Located in New York, NY
are pigment with wax. Not glazed. I can see these on a bookshelf as easily as a pedestal, mantle or
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2010s American Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Cast Iron Library Bookshelf by Snead and Co.
By Snead and Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare three bay cast iron library bookshelf by Snead and Co. Ironworks, Kentucky. These shelves
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Early 20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Grey Oak Modern Grey Bookshelf Drawer by Sligh Cross Country
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s. Modern grey bookshelf by Cross Country by Sligh Furniture. This is a very nice size
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

William Adair Bernoudy Architect Bookshelf Display Headboard Bed Frame
By William Bernoudy
Located in St. Louis, MO
(1933). Bernoudy designed this custom headboard / bed for the Mosocowitz home built in Ladue, MO in 1950
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Vintage 1950s American Prairie School Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cypress

Anthroposophic Style Bookshelf by Rudolf Steiner's Follower, Austria ca 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This peculiar bookshelf’s origins can be traced back to Rudolf Steiner’s circle and was made in the
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Antique English Carved Oak Table Tea Serving Dumbwaiter Bookshelf Jacobean Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
)! ~ Solid oak, heavy and strong, well built by craftsmen of the period, ~ circa 1900 Measurements: 29
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Antique Early 1900s English Jacobean Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Carved Oak Hall Foyer Table Renaissance Sideboard Bookshelf
Located in Shreveport, LA
strong, well built by craftsmen of the period~ (Remnants of an old paper tag on the back “Maple’s
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Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Sofa Tables

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Oak

Antique French Country Carved Oak Wall Shelf Coat Hat Plate Rack Bookshelf
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French country carved oak wall shelf coat hat plate rack bookshelf. ~Direct from France
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Shelves

Materials

Brass

Peter Lovig 'Attributed' Midcentury Teak Boomerang Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, 3 stacked side drawers with key and built in back bookshelf. Lightly refinished with brass accents
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Tall Bookcase
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Baltimore, MD
bookshelf unit. Beautiful, minimalist, clean, straight lines that feature four shelves. Tall and semi-narrow
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Tall Bookcase
Danish Modern Teak Tall Bookcase
H 72 in W 30 in D 11.5 in
Suede and Fiberglass Sofa by Cini Boeri for Gavina, Original 1960s Production
By Gavina, Cini Boeri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pieces. *Note* We had a pair but have sold one. The price listed is for a single sofa. With built-in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fiberglass, Suede

Reconstituted Stone Hedgehog Garden Ornament, 20th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
a unique and eye-catching addition to any garden, landscape, or bookshelf. Made from high-quality
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Vintage 1960s British Garden Ornaments

Materials

Concrete

Alex Kovacs, Small Ritual Vessel, Bold Graphic Contemporary Ceramic Vase
By Alex Kovacs (b.1992)
Located in New York, NY
great on a bookshelf or console table. Alex Kovacs (b.1992) is a self-taught ceramic artist and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Alex Kovacs, Ritual Vessel, Contemporary Ceramic Two Toned Vase Vessel
By Alex Kovacs (b.1992)
Located in New York, NY
on a bookshelf or console table. Alex Kovacs (b.1992) is a self-taught ceramic artist and designer
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21st Century and Contemporary American Vases

Materials

Ceramic

"Books & Tunes" Impressionist Oil Painting Interior Scene of Park Ave Apartment
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
, a bookshelf, candelabras, and much more. Dynamic and sweet, we are drawn to the colors and classic
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2010s American Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Extra Large Leather Horse Footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Omersa & Co., 1990s
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sized horse can support the weight of an adult, as it is built with a inner steel frame which allows you
Category

1990s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Leather

Danish Modern Five-Drawer Teak Partners Desk with Built-in Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Float this substantial desk centrally in a room or position it near a corner or wall. This two-sided Danish Modern teak partners desk features five drawers (one of which holds file f...
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

American Modern Walnut Secretary Desk
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Baltimore, MD
plenty of storage with a built-in bookshelf, eight drawers, three cubbies, and two cabinets--one with a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Secretaires

Materials

Brass

American Modern Walnut Secretary Desk
American Modern Walnut Secretary Desk
H 63.5 in W 54.5 in D 18 in
Stunning Swedish Bookshelf in Teak from 1950s
Located in Singapore, SG
case is built with a combination of teak and oak.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Stunning Swedish Bookshelf in Teak from 1950s
Stunning Swedish Bookshelf in Teak from 1950s
H 62.6 in W 35.44 in D 16.93 in
Heywood Wakefield Desk with Bookshelf
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in New London, CT
1950s era student desk with built in bookcase. Refinished in a clear coat that unlike the original
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Maple

Danish Secretary Desk in Rosewood
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1960s Rosewood Writing Desk from Denmark This Bookshelf / Desk is in excellent, like new
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Secretary Desk in Rosewood
Danish Secretary Desk in Rosewood
H 56 in W 36 in D 18 in
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk in the Manner of Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Marcos, CA
to California. This versatile piece, with its vibrant wood grain, features on its top a bookshelf
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Large Vintage Bookcase on Casters, circa 1950s
Located in Alhambra, CA
Custom-made slant back bookshelf on wheels. Originally built for a church in Los Angeles, CA. Solid
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Painted French Bibliotheque Display Cabinet Bookcase, circa 1995
Located in Houston, TX
18th century French built in libraries this example has three sections for ease of movement as well as
Category

1990s French Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Incredible One of a Kind Room Divider or Credenza
Located in Long Beach, CA
joints on the edges. The removable upper bookshelf portion is a unique geometric design. This piece has
Category

Mid-20th Century Cabinets

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal built in bookshelf for your home. A built in bookshelf — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. There are 10 variations of the antique or vintage built in bookshelf you’re looking for, while we also have 13 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer built in bookshelf, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A built in bookshelf made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. A well-made built in bookshelf has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by DeCastelli, Michele de Lucchi and Blake Tovin are consistently popular.

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Questions About Built In Bookshelf
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    Instead of a bookshelf, you can use wall shelves, a cart, a mantel, a desk, a hutch or a TV stand. There are no rules regarding what you can transform into a book storage area, so feel free to get creative. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern furniture.
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    A bookshelf with doors is usually called a bookcase. It may be fitted with glass doors that can be closed to protect the books from dust or moisture. Find a wide variety of antique and vintage bookshelves on 1stDibs to meet any design style.
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