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Important Italian Futurist Secretary / Desk / Etagere Attr. to Giacomo Balla
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary Italian Futurist work of sculpture which functions as an etagere, secretary, desk, bookcase or shelves.
The structure of the rare and stunning work expresses the...
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Early 20th Century Italian Futurist Used Book Shelves
Materials
Elm, Walnut
$125,000
H 53.25 in W 56 in D 17 in
Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian walnut, carved, three shelves, open bookcase, with great details and frames shaped in Victorian, Napoleon III, Louis XV style with beautiful burl wood pattern dec...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
$1,034 Sale Price
50% Off
H 38.98 in W 47.25 in D 13.39 in
Circa 1930 French Art Deco Corner Wall Shelf
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Circa 1930 French Art Deco Corner Wall Shelf
Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
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20th Century French Art Deco Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Adjustable Birch, Coated Wire Wall Shelves by String Sweden 12" Deep
By String Design AB
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern adjustable wall shelves. Constructed of birch and coated wire. Made by String in Sweden. Measures: 39" tall x 31.5" x 11.75" deep.
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Mid-20th Century European Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Birch
$575
H 39 in W 31.5 in D 11.75 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase, C1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase, C1910
Measures- 66.5"H x 11.25"W x...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Used Book Shelves
Materials
Glass, Oak
$2,450
H 28 in W 22.5 in D 2.25 in
A console by Andre Sornay France 40s.
By Andre Sornay
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A large studded light beech console with two horizontal tops separated by vertical uprights and finished with a rainbow motif. By André Sornay (1902-2000), France 40s.
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1940s French Used Book Shelves
Materials
Beech
Mid Century modern iron and glass hanging shelves
Located in Hudson, NY
Add a touch of mid-century sophistication to your space with these floating shelves. Crafted from sturdy iron, the black finish adds a contemporary edge and complements a variety of ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Iron
Mogens Koch Three Bookcases in Oak for Rud, Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch three bookcases in Oak. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
The reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/COPENHAGEN/DENMARK.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
Pair of Oak Nightstand or Bedside Table
By Jean Royère
Located in London, GB
Same door handle
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Bookshelf
By Aldo Tura
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Lacquered Goatskin and Brass Bookshelf, designed by Aldo Tura, Italy, circa 1960s. It is a versatile size and can be used as a bookshelf, vitrine, console table, or bar. It h...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
Guillerme & Chambron Wall-Mounted Shelf with Drawers in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, wall-mounted shelf with drawers, oak, brass, France, 1960s
Guillerme et Chambron crafted this wall-mounted shelf with both elegance and pract...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
$3,850
H 46.46 in W 58.86 in D 18.51 in
1970s MCM Circular Brass or Gold Room Divider Étagère with Glass Display Shelves
By Milo Baughman, Romeo Rega
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large 1970s two section round brass & glass étagère, often attributed to Milo Baughman of the Hollywood Regency style. Two-piece design allows to adjust overall width by moving the p...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
$2,850
H 78.25 in W 102.75 in D 18 in
Faux Bamboo Etagere
Located in Redding, CT
Classic Faux bamboo Etagere with oil glaze drip. 6 shelf bookcase perfect for display and storage for your living room or bedroom. Glass shelves are removable for eaasy transport. T...
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1980s Hollywood Regency Used Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Antique English Carved Oak Plate Rack Lions Wall Shelf
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique British Carved Oak Plate Rack~~ Carved Lions~~c. 1920s
Popular classic English hanging wall plate rack~~carved lions on corners~~plate groove and hangers on back~~...
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1920s English Victorian Used Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Wall Shelf, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary Mid-Century wall shelf in curved rattan, bamboo and wicker. This marvellous object was made in Italy in the 1960s and is attributed to the mastery of Franco Albini.
Th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
$1,004
H 9.85 in W 18.51 in D 11.82 in
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Metal
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, lacquered steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s
In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Steel
Neoclassical Style Brushed Steel and Brass Étagère by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in North Miami, FL
Italian Maison Jansen étagère with 7 shelves from the mid-20th century. Brushed steel frame with brass acorn finial accents and X design stretchers. Seven thick glass shelves can h...
Category
1960s Italian Regency Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass, Steel
Scandinavian "hylla" 1960s mahogany shelf
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage wall shelf with black metal frame and three adjustable mahogany shelves.
Wall-mounted modular shelf of Scandinavian manufacture, dating from the 1960s. The three mahogany sh...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Chinese Mahogany Hanging Curio Wall Cabinet with Offset Display Shelves 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinese Mahogany Hanging Curio Wall Cabinet with Offset Display Shelves 20thC (33" x 21" x 4 3/8").
A finely crafted Chinese mahogany hanging curio wall cabinet, 20th century. Thi...
Category
20th Century Used Book Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
$688 Sale Price
20% Off
H 33 in W 21 in D 4.5 in
Scandinavian 1960s shelf system made of fir
Located in Brescia, IT
Wall-mounted modular system with six adjustable shelves made of fir wood and white painted metal frame.
Scandinavian 1960s wall system consisting of six shelves made of fir wood and...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Walnut Cado Display Shelf
By Poul Cadovius
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Walnut Cado System display shelf thats meant to hold books or flat artwork. The shelf has a beautiful catch at the bottom preventing a book from falling off. The wood brac...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
Large Japanese Tansu with Open Shelving
Located in New York, US
Beautiful open shelved Tansu sourced in Japan
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
Pair of Circular Glass and Brass Display Shelves, 20th Century, European
Located in London, GB
A pair of circular glass and brass shelves, for display or storage, second half of the 20th century, unsigned.
The shelves were found in Europe, and were perhaps used for shop displ...
Category
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
$1,287 / set
H 4.41 in W 13.43 in D 14.02 in
Mid-Century Regency Style Carved Mahogany Faux Bamboo Etagere / Shelf / Book
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a regency style carved fruitwood faux bamboo shelf / etagere / bookcase. The shelves are about 11.75” deep, and 14 inches in height. The top shelf is the only one that has a ...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
$1,595
H 70.5 in W 30 in D 12.5 in
Japanese Vintage Wooden Open Shelf, Mid Showa Period '1940-'
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This wooden open shelf was crafted in the Mid Showa Period'1940-'.
This simple yet striking open shelf is made from heavy pine wood, with some parts crafted from cedar, giving it a ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Cedar, Pine
Lucite, Gilded Metal and Glass Shelve, American Work by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very decorative shelves unit is made of lucite, gilded metal and glass. This is an American work by famous designer Charles Hollis Jones, circa 1970.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
$4,054 Sale Price
47% Off
H 83.86 in W 51.19 in D 13 in
Milo Baughman Style Tall Chrome and Glass Column Étagère
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Milo Baughman style tall chrome and glass column étagère,
Each one fitted with four 17 inch square clear glass shelves. Each cube shelf has a display height of 17.5"
Sold individual...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Chrome
$716 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 61 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish modern modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960
Danish design by F.H Møbler
Design year: 1960s
Dimensions: : 25 D x 174 W x 220 H cm
...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
$3,546
H 86.62 in W 68.51 in D 9.85 in
e15 Set of Two Profil Shelves designed by Jörg Schellmann in Stock
By e15
Located in New York, NY
Evoking associations with minimal art, the wall-mounted shelf PROFIL by Jörg Schellmann bears a distinct sculptural appeal. The aluminium shelf is produced in one piece by way of ext...
Category
2010s German Used Book Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
$380 Sale Price / set
82% Off
H 6.3 in W 59.06 in D 10.24 in
English Wall Hanging Shelves of Patinated Oak with Canopy Top and Ogee Sides
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English wall hanging shelf or set of shelves of patinated oak from the 19th century, featuring a canopy top with cornice moulding and decorative ogees to the opposing sides, o...
Category
19th Century English Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood, Oak
$2,895
H 40.5 in W 58.5 in D 10.5 in
Modernist vintage shelving unit sourced in France, dating from the 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modernist vintage shelving unit sourced in France, dating from the 1970s. Featuring a distinctive arched chrome frame and striking green patterned shelves, this piece beautifully bal...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Chrome
$4,137
H 39.77 in W 72.45 in D 14.18 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Modern Poul Hundevad Style Teak Double Bookcase
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Modern Poul Hundevad Style Teak Double Bookcase
Offered is a piece of time and design: a teak double bookcase. It looks to be designed by Poul Hundevad. In...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
$1,195
H 77.5 in W 46.5 in D 12.5 in
Antique Biedermeier Secretary shelve circa 1810 Cuba Mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
High-quality Cuba mahogany on solid oak . Rectangular body on pointed legs. Provided with three drawers . Straight writing tablet, behind it architectural interior with 5 columns. Se...
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19th Century German Biedermeier Used Book Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
$8,381
H 72.84 in W 44.49 in D 23.63 in
Poul Cadovius Teak Bookcase Shelves For Royal System 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Den Haag, NL
Iconic Poul Cadovius for Royal System . Denmark 1960s Bookcase . The perfect solution , for your storage problems
Takes not muts space ,and can holt a lot . Rare...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
$3,842 / set
H 82.29 in W 65.36 in D 14.97 in
Chinese Chippendale Style Red Lacquered Corner Etagere
Located in Germantown, MD
An early to mid 20th century Chinese Chippendale Style Red Lacquered Corner Etagere.
Measures 15.5" in width, 11.5" in depth and 54" tall.
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood, Paint, Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Danish Modern Poul Hundevad Style Teak 4 Shelf Bookcase
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Modern Poul Hundevad Style Teak 4 Shelf Bookcase
Offered is a piece of time and design: a teak bookcase. It looks to be designed by Poul Hundevad. Include...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
$895
H 48 in W 36 in D 12.5 in
Roberto Fallani Bookshelf for Pierre Cardin, Italy, 1970s
By Roberto Fallani
Located in Padova, IT
Glossy black lacquered wood bookcase designed by Roberto Fallani for Pierre Cardin in the 1970s. High quality hand made product and exceptional stage presence.
Roberto Fallani, Thro...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
Vintage Kai Kristiansen's FM Reolsystem Shelving System in Rosewood 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Emeryville, CA
This exquisite vintage FM Reolsystem shelving system, designed by the renowned Danish designer Kai Kristiansen, is a true masterpiece of mid-century modern design. Crafted from richl...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
$6,900
H 78.75 in W 96 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Reclaimed Bakery Shelf Rack with Removable Metal Trays
Located in Seattle, WA
This vintage bakery shelf rack features round galvanized metal trays supported by a rust-finished iron frame. Each tray is removable and sits in a custom notched bracket that allows ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Great French Wrought Iron Wine Rack Storage Locker by Rigidex Holding 50 Bottles
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and practical, Industrial style wine rack.
If you are a wine enthousiast and you like the timeless, industrial style then we may have the ideal wine cabinet for you. This ...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,879
H 45 in W 22 in D 15.5 in
Antique Globe Wernicke Four Section Glazed Stacking Barrister's Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Antique Globe Wernicke Four Section Iron Banded Glazed Stacking Barrister's Bookcase 1920s
Comes apart in sections for easy transportation.
Globe-Wernicke was formed as a result...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
$3,928 / set
H 63.78 in W 33.86 in D 11.42 in
Danish Modern Teak Wall Mounted Console Table and Arched Mirror with Brass Trim
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Teak Wall Mounted Floating Console Table and Arched Mirror, design attributed to Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, Denmark, circa 1960s. Perfect place to store your k...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
$2,550
H 10.75 in W 38.75 in D 11.75 in
1950's Engineers Single Drawer Units - Twelve Drawers (1227.3)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Engineers Single Drawer Units - Twelve Drawers (1227.3).
We recently cleared an engineering workshop in Northamptonshire, buying a large batch of these stunning drawer units...
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1950s English Used Book Shelves
Materials
Pine
Antique French Rosewood & Marble Brass Ormolu Side Cabinet with Book Shelves
Located in King's Lynn, GB
Here we have an Antique late 19th century, circa 1890, French Rosewood & Marble topped Side Cabinet with 3 Shelves for books and other items & Brass Ormolu Mount Decorations. The mar...
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Used Book Shelves
Materials
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
$1,490
H 31.89 in W 25.2 in D 13.98 in
19th Century Swedish Plate Rack in Original Light Blue Paint
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Late 19th Century Swedish plate rack in original light blue paint.
Circa 1880.
Category
19th Century Swedish Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Modern Danish Design Rosewood Bookcase by Hundevad & Co, 1960s
By Hundevad & Co.
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Bookcase
Danish bookcase in beautiful rosewood veneer. Designed by Carlo Jensen and made by Hundevad & Co.
Marked by 2 stamps! However, a Hundevad bookcase can always be recognized ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
$2,541
H 60.24 in W 42.52 in D 11.82 in
Paul Evans Floating Shelf
By Paul Evans
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This cityscape floating wall shelf designed by Paul Evans in the 1970's features a brass patchwork design brackets and clear glass shelf. Signed as pictured. Wear is consistent with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
Vintage Regency Greek Key Wrought Iron Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace dramatic, Neoclassical elegance with this monumental vintage wrought iron etagere. Masterfully crafted, its impressive form is defined by a continuous band of iconic Greek Ke...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of black metal and rattan shelves attributed to Raoul Guy
By Raoul Guys
Located in London, GB
A pair of black metal and rattan shelves attributed to Rapul Guys. Some minor damage to each shelf but strong and still useable.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
$2,438 / set
H 14.57 in W 23.63 in D 7.88 in
Japanese Antique Small Shelf, Late Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique small shelf was crafted in the Late Meiji Era(1868-1912).
It features a rich and deep color that highlights the beautiful patina developed over time. The wood's natural...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Used Book Shelves
Materials
Chestnut
Italian Mid-Century modern unit
Located in Diest, BE
Mid-Century Modern unit, elegant Italian design
A stunning vintage mid-century modern (wall) unit in exceptional condition. This modular shelving system features sleek lines, rich t...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Mid-Century modern unit
Located in Diest, BE
Stunning mid-century modern wall unit, crafted in rich teak wood. This modular shelving system features a beautifully minimalist Scandinavian design, combining functionality with tim...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
English Mahogany Three-Tier Trolley with Turned Legs, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This antique English trolley, crafted in the 19th century, features three fixed rectangular tiers in richly patinated mahogany, supported by turned baluster legs with reeded detailin...
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19th Century English Used Book Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
$4,500
H 40.75 in W 41 in D 16.5 in
Vintage Boho Pulaski Fluted Column Bookcase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Anchor your living room, library, or study with the monumental presence of this vintage bookcase by renowned American maker, Pulaski. Masterfully crafted from warm, knotty pine, this...
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Late 20th Century American Used Book Shelves
Materials
Pine
Pair of brushed steel Ultra Minimalist Custom Modular Shelving Units
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of ultra-minimalist modular steel shelving units, (two pairs available) designed and handcrafted in Los Angeles by Dieppa Design for a contemporary art show. These architectur...
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2010s American Brutalist Used Book Shelves
Materials
Steel
$2,750 / set
H 75 in W 48 in D 12.5 in
Early 20th C English Mahogany Three Tier Server with Drawers
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this circa 1900 mahogany server table has a top with two drawers that have a functional lock and two lower tier shelves. Decorative turned legs in the front,nicely ...
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Early 20th Century English Used Book Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Walnut Tambour Door Wall Unit by Barzilay
By Barzilay
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Imagine bringing home this stunning mid-century walnut wall unit, a true masterpiece designed by Barzilay in the 1960s. This particular model, known as the 206, is not just furniture...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Set of 2 Ml80 Modular Shelves by Michel Duraoy for Roset Line, 1970s
By Ligne Roset
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Set of 2 Ml80 Modular Shelves by Michel Duraoy for Roset Line, 1970s
Vintage Design
ML80 Modular shelf 1970 ′ by Michel Ducoy edition Roset line. 2 aluminum and lacquered wood / gla...
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20th Century French Space Age Used Book Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
$1,884 / set
H 88.59 in W 33.86 in D 11.03 in
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Used Book Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of used book shelves available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, all used book shelves available were constructed with great care. Used book shelves have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Used book shelves are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Used book shelves have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Poul Cadovius, Nils Nisse Strinning and String Design AB are consistently popular.
How Much are Used Book Shelves?
Prices for used book shelves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used book shelves begin at $1 and can go as high as $125,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.
Finding the Right Shelves for You
From valuable historical memorabilia to rare architectural models to priceless family photos, there’s no shortage of collectibles and curiosities worthy of adorning your home. Why not take the time to find the ideal antique, new or vintage shelves for your treasured trinkets?
For every space and object, there’s sure to be a wall-mounted or sturdy floor solution that matches your shelving needs on 1stDibs. And while shelves should technically stick out from your wall, they shouldn’t from the rest of your decor.
Because you can find shelves made with a wide variety of materials today, everything from teak to brass, your shelving can seamlessly support your existing color scheme and design style. An arrangement of shelves from floor to ceiling can turn your wall into a proud storage space for displaying artwork, decorative objects and books. Options abound with regard to shelving for the latter, as furniture designers know that literature creates an inviting atmosphere in any room, and one of the simplest ways to integrate books into an interior design is with the right shelves or bookcase.
Elegant shelving is a must for a happy home office or library, but a sharp shelving system can freshen up virtually any room in your home. Proudly display your vintage dinner plates and other tableware with open shelving in the kitchen or tuck away linens in big baskets on shelves in your bathroom if you’re navigating life without a proper linen closet.
On 1stDibs, find a wide range of shelves that includes everything from mid-century modern floating shelves to decorative Chinese shelves dating from the 18th century to contemporary statement-making structures that are as provocative as they are convenient.
Questions About Used Book Shelves
- How were book presses used?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A book press was used to bind books with pressure. When a book is placed in the center of the press, the platen is lowered to firmly press the book to hold its shape. Today, book presses are a popular home decor choice for collectors and avid book readers alike. Shop a selection of vintage book presses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Tempered glass is used most often for shelving. It is five to six times stronger than ordinary glass and provides better protection and safety. Shop a variety of vintage and antique tempered glass on 1stDibs.
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