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Provincial Chinese Collector's Shelf, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This provincial collector's shelf features three open compartments enclosed by a decorative frame
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Shelves

Materials

Elm

Late 19th C English Collector's Shelf, circa 1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th C English collector's shelf, Circa 1880 A streamlined Baroque form backed and trimmed in
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Antique 1880s English Regency Revival Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Chinese Asymmetrical Zitan Wood Collector's Shelf/Room Divider
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique blending of classical Chinese and Art Deco Étagère/ room divider, first quarter of the 20th century. All handcrafted free standing shelving unit, featuring asymmetrically conf...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Shelves

Materials

Wood

19thc Original Painted Book Shelf or Sage Green
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This grungy original painted sage green book or collectors shelf is in good sturdy condition. This
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Antique Early 19th Century American Adirondack Cupboards

Materials

Paint, Wood

Hermès Shotgun Shell Pen Holders, 1980s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pieces are a bold statement on any desk or collector’s shelf. Made of silver with brass accents, they
Category

Vintage 1980s French Paperweights

Materials

Silver, Brass

Vintage Silver Plate Shell Tray with Coral Shaped Enamel Feet
Located in Toronto, ON
stunning display item for a dining table, console, or a collector’s shelf.
Category

Late 20th Century American Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal

Vintage Silver Plate Shell Tray with Coral Shaped Enamel Feet
Located in Toronto, ON
stunning display item for a dining table, console, or a collector’s shelf.
Category

Late 20th Century American Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Mid-20th Century Chinese Carved Collector's Display Shelf/Room Divider
Located in Pomona, CA
irregular shapes shelf to display your treasures on it and has two drawers with antique hardware on the
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

4x7.3 ft Antique Caucasian Bordjalou Kazak Rug. Top Shelf Collectors Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Dazzling antique Caucasian Bordjalou Kazak rug. Ca 1870. Medium wool pile on wool foundation. Very good condition, washed professionally. Measures: 4 x 7.3 ft.
Category

Antique 1870s Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

3.7x9.5 Ft Antique Caucasian Kuba Runner, Top Shelf Collectors Rug. Ca 1870
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Antique Caucasian Kuba Dagestan runner. Top shelf collectors rug, circa 1870 All wool and natural
Category

Antique 1870s Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

“The Classic Cars of the 50s” Shop Trade Display Shelf Good Collectors Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
“The Classic Cars of the 50s” Shop Trade Display Shelf Good Collectors Piece, 50s Model Car
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Plywood

Dated 1867, Fine Antique Caucasian Kuba Konaghend Rug, Top Shelf Collectors Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Very fine antique Caucasian Kuba Konaghend rug, dated 1867 AD, Measures: 4.2 x 5.8 Ft (127 x 174 cm). Very good condition, no issues. Probably the best of this type we have seen.
Category

Antique 1860s Azerbaijani Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

4x6 ft Dated 1870. Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, Top Shelf Collectors Prayer Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A unique and highly collectible Caucasian Kazak prayer rug with fantastic natural dyes. Lustrous medium wool pile on wool foundation. Dated in two places as 1287 in Hijri Calendar wh...
Category

Antique 1870s Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Dated 1990- Vintage Rosemaling Wall Hanging Cabinet, Hand-Painted, Norway
Located in Skien, NO
, farmhouses, or cottages, it also serves as a unique collector’s shelf for displaying treasured items. Whether
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Folk Art Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

Thonet - Michael Thonet - Shelf - No. 42 - Beech, Brass
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Budapest, HU
true collector’s piece, this shelf not only provides a glimpse into the rich history of Austrian design
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Shelves

Materials

Brass

Sial Marble Shelve Italian Travertine Marble Glass Luxury Bookshelf Meddel Spain
By Meddel, Joaquín Moll
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
exclusivity. More than just a shelving unit, the Sial Shelf is a collector’s piece, a tribute to the artistry
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Shelves

Materials

Crystal, Travertine, Marble

Carl Auböck Midcentury Scoop Bowl or Ashtray with Handle, Brass, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
decorative collector's item on your shelf, desk or table. It is marked and in good condition, with marginal
Category

20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Brass

Red Atomic Tripod Table Lamp 1950's Italy
Located in Lisboa, PT
, showing its authenticity and period correctness. This is not just a lamp, but a collector’s accent—ideal
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Boho 1964 Original Mixed Media Armadillo
Located in west palm beach, FL
bohemian charm, making it a standout piece for any art lover or collector. Whether displayed on a shelf
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper

Vintage 20th Century Blue and Black Ceramic Catchall Dish - 2Y319
Located in Bordeaux, FR
used for holding keys, jewelry, or as a decorative accent on a table or shelf. Perfect for collectors
Category

20th Century French Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Large Cave Stalagmite Specimen on Plinth Base
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
specimen is mounted on a granite base, ready for display in a collector’s cabinet or on a shelf or plinth
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large Cave Stalagmite Specimen on Plinth Base
Large Cave Stalagmite Specimen on Plinth Base
H 17.33 in W 14.18 in D 12.6 in
Sotheby's Art at Auction - 1989-1990 by Sally Prideaux 'Editor', 1st Ed
By Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
illustration from Joseph Mallord William Turner's Dartmouth Cove, Devonshire, 464 pp. A collector copy for the
Category

Vintage 1980s American Books

Materials

Paper

Religious Portrait Painting Oil on Canvas of Catholic Nun in Habit Veil and Coif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
, a living room above a fireplace, alone in a powder bath, or in a kitchen resting on an open shelf
Category

20th Century American American Classical Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

The Shelf Collector - Hold Me, Keep Me - Wooden shelves, antique vintage frames
By Torrie Groening
Located in Houston, TX
"The Shelf Collector - Hold Me, Keep Me" is an elegant, meticulous photomontage by Vancouver-based
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Flower Collector or Spring in January - Shelf still life floral sky collage
By Torrie Groening
Located in Houston, TX
"Flower Collector or Spring in January" is a bright, elegant still life photomontage by Vancouver
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Shelf Collector with Crow - Minimal white porcelain Art Deco grid vases w/ crow
By Torrie Groening
Located in Houston, TX
"Shelf Collector with Crow" by Torrie Groening is an archival pigment print composed of twelve Art
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Destiny Bouquet - Shelf grid still life photomontage with vases & flowers
By Torrie Groening
Located in Houston, TX
all drawn, printed, or photographed by the artist. The work is part of Torrie Groening's "Shelf
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Collector's Shelf
Located in Chicago, IL
An unusually configured 19th century Chinese collector's case with assymetrically designed shelves
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases

Collector's Shelf
Collector's Shelf
H 70.25 in W 33.5 in D 16.25 in
Chinese Three Drawer Collector's Shelf, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this provincial collector's shelf once stood in an office or home
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Small Chinese Two Drawer Collector's Shelf
Located in Chicago, IL
This provincial collector's shelf from the early 20th century once stood in an office or home
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Three-Drawer Red Lacquer Collector's Shelf
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese design. Confined to the contours, the lively carving on the shelf aprons and three drawers
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Bookshelf
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood collector's shelf with fourteen open spaces and five drawers with
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Bookshelf
19th Century Chinese Bookshelf
H 83 in W 62 in D 21 in
Black Lacquer Bookshelf
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood collector's shelf with black lacquer finish and eight openings.
Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Black Lacquer Bookshelf
Black Lacquer Bookshelf
H 86 in W 59 in D 16 in
Vintage Bespoke Display Cabinet, English, Retail, Collector Shelves, Showcase
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage bespoke display cabinet. An English, mahogany and glass retail or collector
Category

Late 20th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Glass

Mid-20th Century Chinese Carved Collector's Display Shelf/Room Divider
Located in Pomona, CA
irregular shapes shelf to display your treasures on it and has two drawers with antique hardwares on the
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, Top of the Shelf Collectors Carpet, circa 1870
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Antique Caucasian Kazak rug, circa 1870. Excellent original condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed professionally). DIMENSIONS: 5'3'' x 8'3'' (158 x 251 cm)
Category

Antique 1860s Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Vintage Bespoke Display Cabinet, Retail, Collector, Showcase, 12 Shelves
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
collector's two-door 12 shelf showcase cupboard, dating to the late 20th century. Presents beautifully and
Category

Late 20th Century British Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret Cabinet, 1958
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Cabinet features six drawers and two doors concealing a single shelf. Important : vintage
Category

Vintage 1950s Asian Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Pierre Jeanneret Cabinet, 1958
Pierre Jeanneret Cabinet, 1958
H 32.68 in W 38.19 in D 20.08 in
Chinese Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
hardware from provincial China. Dimensions for each shelf: 13" w x 15" d x 20" high.
Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Chinese Bookcase
Chinese Bookcase
H 81 in W 59 in D 16 in
19th Century Chinese Tapered Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
an austere lightness widely appreciated by collectors. Additional dimensions Top shelf 21.75" W x
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Tapered Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Tapered Cabinet
H 45.5 in W 25 in D 14 in
Vintage Taxidermy Caribou Hooves Bronze Ash Tray Vide-Poche Candleholder
Located in Topeka, KS
or collectors man cave on a shelf under that prize winning trophy mount! The uses they hold are as
Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Bronze

5'6"x7'2" Antique Caucasian Pinwheel Kazak Rug. Top Shelf Collectors Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Rare antique Caucasian pinwheel Kazak rug in well preserved condition, original as found. All wool and natural dyes. Provenance: A private collection in the UK. Circa 1870
Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Organic Carl Auböck Authentic Vintage Brass Walnut Wall Shelf Book Shelf, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
side. While this wall shelf shows practical use, it is also wonderful piece for collectors. This wall
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Organic Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Vintage Moroccan Photo Album with Camel Desert Embossed
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Egyptian revival with laced edges. Brown, red and camel colors. Great decorative desk or shelf decorative
Category

Vintage 1920s Moroccan Moorish Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Grand Tour Souvenir Small Bronze Figure of the Lion of Venice
Located in Quechee, VT
gift for the desk top or collector's shelf and a wonderful reminder of the charm of Venice.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

AMAZING FREE STANDING SCULPTURAL CONSOLE BY SADLEMIRE
Located in Miami, FL
collectors.Sculpture incorporates a semicircular shelf at the waist as shown in the photograph.Perfect for an entrance
Category

20th Century American Sculptures

Stacking Metal Barrister's Book Case
Located in Oakland, CA
excellent for the advanced LP collector. Inner shelf dimensions 14" H, 31" L and 10" D.
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Glass

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