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Antique French Nightstand Faux Books
Antique French Nightstand Faux Books

Antique French Nightstand Faux Books

Located in Austin, TX

Elegant French beech nightstand style Louis XV, circa 1900. The door is a faux books trompe l'oeil, one drawer.

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1890s French Louis XV Faux Antique Books

Materials

Wood, Paper

English 1900s Bamboo Cabinet with Faux Books Façade and Splaying Legs
English 1900s Bamboo Cabinet with Faux Books Façade and Splaying Legs

English 1900s Bamboo Cabinet with Faux Books Façade and Splaying Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English bamboo cabinet from the early 20th century, with faux books façade. Created in England during the early years of the 20th century, this cabinet features a bamboo structure...

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Early 20th Century English Faux Antique Books

Materials

Bamboo

Restored Regency circa 1810 Revolving Hardwood Library Bookcase with Faux Books
Restored Regency circa 1810 Revolving Hardwood Library Bookcase with Faux Books

Restored Regency circa 1810 Revolving Hardwood Library Bookcase with Faux Books

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this very fine, highly collectable original Regency circa 1810 revolving library bookcase in mahogany with leather faux books If you are looking at this ...

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1810s English Regency Faux Antique Books

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique French circa 1870 Bonheur Du Jour Hardwood Marble Desk Bureau Faux Books
Antique French circa 1870 Bonheur Du Jour Hardwood Marble Desk Bureau Faux Books

Antique French circa 1870 Bonheur Du Jour Hardwood Marble Desk Bureau Faux Books

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare fully restored circa 1870 hardwood and Parquetry Bonheur Du Jour with marble top surmounted by brass gallery rail, leather top and f...

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1870s French High Victorian Faux Antique Books

Materials

Marble

Regency Form Revolving Six Section Library Etagere with Faux Books
Regency Form Revolving Six Section Library Etagere with Faux Books

Regency Form Revolving Six Section Library Etagere with Faux Books

Located in Stamford, CT

A striking and highly decorative Regency-form revolving library étagère, early to mid-20th century. Crafted in mahogany, this impressive six-tiered bookcase tapers elegantly from a s...

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1910s Regency Faux Antique Books

Materials

Leather, Wood, Mahogany

Regency Ormolu-Mounted Rosewood Side Cabinet
Regency Ormolu-Mounted Rosewood Side Cabinet

Regency Ormolu-Mounted Rosewood Side Cabinet

Located in London, GB

The single door faced with faux books and enclosing adjustable shelves. The sides with rope handles.

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19th Century Faux Antique Books

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Grand Tour Faux Book of Intaglios by Pietro Paoletti
Antique Grand Tour Faux Book of Intaglios by Pietro Paoletti

Antique Grand Tour Faux Book of Intaglios by Pietro Paoletti

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique Grand Tour faux book of plaster intaglios by Pietro Paoletti (1801-1847). This intriguing book encloses thirty-eight classically themed Italian medallions surrounded by a...

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Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Faux Antique Books

Materials

Plaster

Mahogany revolving bookcase
Mahogany revolving bookcase

Mahogany revolving bookcase

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Mahogany revolving bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Regency-style mahogany revolving bookcase, the carved finial above four circular tiers fitted with leather-bound faux books. All raised on bulbus stem and four reeded splayed legs.

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Early 20th Century British Faux Antique Books

Materials

Wood

A Pair of French "Faux Book" Tambour Door Petite Side Chests, c. 1900
A Pair of French "Faux Book" Tambour Door Petite Side Chests, c. 1900

A Pair of French "Faux Book" Tambour Door Petite Side Chests, c. 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

These antique end tables from France, circa 1900, each feature carved and raised gallery edges along the their top sides and back, a storage area is housed just below the top, and th...

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Early 20th Century French Faux Antique Books

Materials

Wood, Leather

19th Century English Queen Anne Chinoiserie Bureau Flat
19th Century English Queen Anne Chinoiserie Bureau Flat

19th Century English Queen Anne Chinoiserie Bureau Flat

Located in Dallas, TX

Featuring a nice writing surface and lots of interesting compartments. Notice the faux books on the top of the desk that add an additional decorative element.

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19th Century English Chinoiserie Faux Antique Books

Materials

Wood

MATCHED PAIR OF ANTiQUE VICTORIAN FAUX BOOK SIDE END LAMP WINE STORAGE TABLES
MATCHED PAIR OF ANTiQUE VICTORIAN FAUX BOOK SIDE END LAMP WINE STORAGE TABLES

MATCHED PAIR OF ANTiQUE VICTORIAN FAUX BOOK SIDE END LAMP WINE STORAGE TABLES

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

These are a very well made pair of side tables with the highly desirable faux books, they were originally designed in the English Regency Era to be used as drinks tables, you would h...

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19th Century English Victorian Faux Antique Books

Materials

Pine

Original Antique Victorian Faux Stack of Books Large Side Table Internal Storage
Original Antique Victorian Faux Stack of Books Large Side Table Internal Storage

Original Antique Victorian Faux Stack of Books Large Side Table Internal Storage

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original circa 1880 English Scholars stack of books side or coffee table with large internal storage. A very rare example, compan...

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1880s English High Victorian Faux Antique Books

Materials

Hardwood

ANTIQUE CIR 1920 FAUX STACK OF BOOKS LEATHER CARRARA MARBLE SIDE TABLE DRAWERs
ANTIQUE CIR 1920 FAUX STACK OF BOOKS LEATHER CARRARA MARBLE SIDE TABLE DRAWERs

ANTIQUE CIR 1920 FAUX STACK OF BOOKS LEATHER CARRARA MARBLE SIDE TABLE DRAWERs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare original circa 1900-1920 Large side table with doors depicting a faux stack of books and an I...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Faux Antique Books

Materials

Marble

French Transitional 19th Century Ladies Writing Secretaire
French Transitional 19th Century Ladies Writing Secretaire

French Transitional 19th Century Ladies Writing Secretaire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The drop front 'Abattan' above displays faux leather books with fine gold-tooled writing which opens to reveal a fitted gold-tooled leather writing surface, two shelves, and two smal...

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19th Century French Faux Antique Books

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

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Collection of Plaster Medallions Mounted in Faux Books
Collection of Plaster Medallions Mounted in Faux Books

Collection of Plaster Medallions Mounted in Faux Books

Unavailable

H 10.25 in W 6.5 in D 1.75 in

Collection of Plaster Medallions Mounted in Faux Books

Located in Shakespeare, ON

A pair of boxes constructed as part of an eight volume set of books, Lacchini Impronte, with half vellum and red cloth boards. One is entitled Monumenti In Vari Luoghi (Monuments in ...

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19th Century Italian Faux Antique Books

Materials

Plaster

Revolving circular form bookcase
Revolving circular form bookcase

Revolving circular form bookcase

Unavailable

H 42 in Dm 26 in

Revolving circular form bookcase

Located in Toronto, ON

Unusual form circular bookcase sitting on four lion paw feet-shelves supported by leather covered faux books. Walnut veneers.

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19th Century British Faux Antique Books

Materials

Walnut

19th C. Three-tier Revolving Bookcase.

19th C. Three-tier Revolving Bookcase.

Unavailable

H 57 in Dm 24 in

19th C. Three-tier Revolving Bookcase.

Located in New York, NY

Unusual 19th c. faux grained three-tier revolving bookcase with graduated circular shelves fitted with intervals of faux books and with a turned finial to the top, and a tripod base ...

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19th Century English Faux Antique Books

Materials

Wood

Althorp Mahogany Bureau Desk
Althorp Mahogany Bureau Desk

Althorp Mahogany Bureau Desk

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H 44.1 in W 45.28 in D 43.31 in

Althorp Mahogany Bureau Desk

Located in Nettlebed, Oxfordshire

The sloping fall front encloses an elaborately fitted interior of faux books and hidden drawers and cabinets. The staircase gallery interior has suede panelling with a short frieze d...

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Early 18th Century Vietnamese George III Faux Antique Books

Pair of Rare Louis XV Style Bedside Cabinets
Pair of Rare Louis XV Style Bedside Cabinets

Pair of Rare Louis XV Style Bedside Cabinets

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H 29 in W 15 in D 12 in

Pair of Rare Louis XV Style Bedside Cabinets

Located in London, GB

An unusual pair of bedside cabinets with "faux" Books forming the doors - they are leather !

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1920s French Louis XV Faux Antique Books

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Period Oak Mahogany-Banded Bureau
Antique English Period Oak Mahogany-Banded Bureau

Antique English Period Oak Mahogany-Banded Bureau

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H 44 in W 37 in D 20 in

Antique English Period Oak Mahogany-Banded Bureau

Located in Port Chester, NY

Good cubbies and drawers, with more recent faux books to hide important items, are charming.

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18th Century and Earlier English Faux Antique Books

Materials

Wood

1910 Faux Books Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers
1910 Faux Books Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers

1910 Faux Books Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers

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H 6.25 in W 6.5 in D 4.75 in

1910 Faux Books Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers

By Huntley & Palmers

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Faux books biscuit tin box by Huntley & Palmers, 1910, English.

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1910s English Aesthetic Movement Faux Antique Books

Materials

Metal

3 Faux Books as Filing Boxes
3 Faux Books as Filing Boxes

3 Faux Books as Filing Boxes

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Three large vintage hide books

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Early 20th Century British Faux Antique Books

Antique Regency circa 1820 Brown Leather Faux Books Shot Glass Drinks Bar Set
Antique Regency circa 1820 Brown Leather Faux Books Shot Glass Drinks Bar Set

Antique Regency circa 1820 Brown Leather Faux Books Shot Glass Drinks Bar Set

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Regency circa 1810-1820 brown leather faux books shot glass holder bar set. A very rare and good-looking hidden bar set, ...

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1820s English Regency Faux Antique Books

Materials

Faux Leather, Glass

1911 Faux Dickens Books Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers
1911 Faux Dickens Books Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers

1911 Faux Dickens Books Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers

By Huntley & Palmers

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Faux books biscuit tin box by Huntley & Palmers, 1911, English.

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1910s English Aesthetic Movement Faux Antique Books

Materials

Metal

English 1840s Mahogany Cabinet with Faux-Book Doors and Open Shelves
English 1840s Mahogany Cabinet with Faux-Book Doors and Open Shelves

English 1840s Mahogany Cabinet with Faux-Book Doors and Open Shelves

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English mahogany cabinet from the mid-19th century, with faux-book doors and open upper shelf. Born in England during the first half of the 19th century, this handsome cabinet fea...

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Mid-19th Century English Faux Antique Books

Materials

Wire

French Leather Faux Book Stack Cave a Liqueur, Circa 1900
French Leather Faux Book Stack Cave a Liqueur, Circa 1900

French Leather Faux Book Stack Cave a Liqueur, Circa 1900

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… This stack of four faux books opens to reveal a cave a liqueur with two decanters and five aperitif glasses.

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Early 1900s French Faux Antique Books

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Directoire Style Parquetry and Pictorial Inlay Faux Book Front Game Table
French Directoire Style Parquetry and Pictorial Inlay Faux Book Front Game Table

French Directoire Style Parquetry and Pictorial Inlay Faux Book Front Game Table

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

The cabinet under the drawers has two doors adorned by faux books, a very charming detail. The square tapering legs are mounted with bronze caps.

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Late 19th Century French Directoire Faux Antique Books

Materials

Leather, Felt, Wood

High Victorian 19th Century Burr Walnut Breakfront Cabinet
High Victorian 19th Century Burr Walnut Breakfront Cabinet

High Victorian 19th Century Burr Walnut Breakfront Cabinet

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century walnut breakfront cabinet with four doors and three drawers with faux books and a brass gallery to the top section, circa 1850.

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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Faux Antique Books

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Walnut Breakfront Cabinet
19th Century Walnut Breakfront Cabinet

19th Century Walnut Breakfront Cabinet

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H 52 in W 79 in D 18 in

19th Century Walnut Breakfront Cabinet

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19TH CENTURY WALNUT BREAKFRONT CABINET CIRCA 1850 WITH 4 DOORS AND 3 DRAWERS IN THE BASE, 4 DOORS WITH FAUX BOOKS AND A BRASS GALLERY TO THE TOP SECTION TEA CADDY IS ONLY TO IL...

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19th Century English Faux Antique Books

Materials

Walnut

Regency Satinwood Side Cabinet Sideboard, 1880
Regency Satinwood Side Cabinet Sideboard, 1880

Regency Satinwood Side Cabinet Sideboard, 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Doors feature wonderful faux books on either side. Such a quality look to this exceptional museum quality piece of cabinet making.

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1880s Faux Antique Books

Materials

Satinwood

English Late 19th Century Bamboo Single-Door Cabinet with Faux Book Façade
English Late 19th Century Bamboo Single-Door Cabinet with Faux Book Façade

English Late 19th Century Bamboo Single-Door Cabinet with Faux Book Façade

Located in Atlanta, GA

The sides are adorned with foliage motifs, but it is the façade that attracts all of our attention with its single door, decorated with a colorful display of faux books. This door op...

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Late 19th Century English Faux Antique Books

Materials

Bamboo

18th Century George III Large Inlaid Mahogany Bureau
18th Century George III Large Inlaid Mahogany Bureau

18th Century George III Large Inlaid Mahogany Bureau

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Flanked either side by faux books which pull-out for secret storage.

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Late 18th Century English George III Faux Antique Books

Materials

Mahogany

Circa 1880 Antique French Faux Book Front Sideboard Bookcase Italian Marble Top
Circa 1880 Antique French Faux Book Front Sideboard Bookcase Italian Marble Top

Circa 1880 Antique French Faux Book Front Sideboard Bookcase Italian Marble Top

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

It is circa 1880, it has the original ebonised finish, the top is a thick bevelled edge piece of white Italian Carrara marble, the base cupboard doors are covered with faux books whi...

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19th Century French Louis XIII Faux Antique Books

Materials

Marble

Early 19th Century French Faux Leather Bound Books Liquor Cabinet with Glasses
Early 19th Century French Faux Leather Bound Books Liquor Cabinet with Glasses

Early 19th Century French Faux Leather Bound Books Liquor Cabinet with Glasses

Located in Dallas, TX

The sophisticated liquor cabinet features faux leather bound books with a family crest engraved on the top surface.

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Early 19th Century French Faux Antique Books

Materials

Leather, Glass, Walnut

Early 20th Century Books & Bookend Form Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers
Early 20th Century Books & Bookend Form Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers

Early 20th Century Books & Bookend Form Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers

By Huntley & Palmers

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Faux rack of books between waterfall faux mahogany & paterae inlaid bookends.

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Early 20th Century English Romantic Faux Antique Books

Materials

Tin

Vintage Wooden Faux Leather Bound Book Storage Box
Vintage Wooden Faux Leather Bound Book Storage Box

Vintage Wooden Faux Leather Bound Book Storage Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fantastic and practical vintage box that resembles faux leather bound books made out of wood. Acquired at a Palm Beach estate

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Early 20th Century American Bohemian Faux Antique Books

Materials

Wood

19th Century Bamboo Cabinet
19th Century Bamboo Cabinet

19th Century Bamboo Cabinet

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H 35.75 in W 33 in D 15.25 in

19th Century Bamboo Cabinet

Located in Pomona, CA

19th century French bamboo cabinet. The doors have faux leather books and a single shelf.

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Late 19th Century French Faux Antique Books

Materials

Bamboo

Set of 6 Vintage Leather Bound Book Boxes
Set of 6 Vintage Leather Bound Book Boxes

Set of 6 Vintage Leather Bound Book Boxes

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H 6.4 in W 8.1 in L 6.4 in

Set of 6 Vintage Leather Bound Book Boxes

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

One set has the box-sides made in colorful blue faux marbled paper on board, the other 3 books in brown faux marbled paper.

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Early 20th Century Italian Chesterfield Faux Antique Books

Materials

Leather

Early 20th Century Child's Book & Carrier Form Biscuit Tin by Hutley & Palmers
Early 20th Century Child's Book & Carrier Form Biscuit Tin by Hutley & Palmers

Early 20th Century Child's Book & Carrier Form Biscuit Tin by Hutley & Palmers

By Huntley & Palmers

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Three faux children's adventure story books in sliding handled carrier.

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Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Faux Antique Books

Materials

Tin

English 19th Century Bamboo Bookshelf with Recent Decoupage
English 19th Century Bamboo Bookshelf with Recent Decoupage

English 19th Century Bamboo Bookshelf with Recent Decoupage

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Below a gallery railing at the top, three removable shelves with ebonized interior are an exciting backdrop for collectibles and curiosities in addition to books. A faux pressed-tin ...

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19th Century English Victorian Faux Antique Books

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Kingwood Stand Nightstand with Faux Books
Early 20th Century French Kingwood Stand Nightstand with Faux Books

Early 20th Century French Kingwood Stand Nightstand with Faux Books

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An unusual and pretty French two-door cabinet, the upper door with 'faux' books, the lower door with book-matched kingwood bordered with mahogany and boxwood stringing between.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Faux Antique Books

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six Antique Faux Books, France, c. 19th Century
Set of Six Antique Faux Books, France, c. 19th Century

Set of Six Antique Faux Books, France, c. 19th Century

Located in Napa, CA

Colorful set of antique faux books, circa 1850's. Separate book boxes; the lids lift off each one for vertical storage of treasures or documents in office, library, or curiosity ...

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19th Century French Faux Antique Books

Materials

Wood, Paper

Long Set of Green Leather Faux Books, English, circa 1850
Long Set of Green Leather Faux Books, English, circa 1850

Long Set of Green Leather Faux Books, English, circa 1850

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful set of beautifully tooled green leather books. 11 volumes in all. They are individual volumes and not fixed together. Effectively they are like boxes that don't ...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Faux Antique Books

Materials

Leather

Antique Distressed Metal Faux Books with Travel Ink Well c.1900-1920
Antique Distressed Metal Faux Books with Travel Ink Well c.1900-1920

Antique Distressed Metal Faux Books with Travel Ink Well c.1900-1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A stack of metal faux books with hinged lids. One contains a travel ink well.

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Early 20th Century Industrial Faux Antique Books

Materials

Metal

English 1840s Mahogany Cabinet with Leather Faux Books and Foliage Inlay
English 1840s Mahogany Cabinet with Leather Faux Books and Foliage Inlay

English 1840s Mahogany Cabinet with Leather Faux Books and Foliage Inlay

Located in Atlanta, GA

Two doors, adorned with a variety of leather faux books, are topped with a delicate foliage inlay.

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Mid-19th Century English Faux Antique Books

Materials

Brass

Empire Style Mahogany End Table with Faux Books Rolling Shutter Door and Drawer
Empire Style Mahogany End Table with Faux Books Rolling Shutter Door and Drawer

Empire Style Mahogany End Table with Faux Books Rolling Shutter Door and Drawer

Located in Lisse, NL

However, the rare shutter door with realistic faux books really makes it stand out. Both the shutter door and the drawer still open and shut perfectly and this handcrafted piece of f...

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Early 20th Century European Empire Faux Antique Books

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of French Antique Faux Books Bedside Tables
Pair of French Antique Faux Books Bedside Tables

Pair of French Antique Faux Books Bedside Tables

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H 32.49 in W 21.07 in D 12.6 in

Pair of French Antique Faux Books Bedside Tables

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A superb matching pair of moulded and sculpted wood bedside cabinets. Each has a shaped and polished top, with a slim and intricately decorated trinket drawer below. Fluted supports ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Faux Antique Books

Materials

Wood, Leather

18th Century Antique French Concealed Liqueur Service in Faux Books
18th Century Antique French Concealed Liqueur Service in Faux Books

18th Century Antique French Concealed Liqueur Service in Faux Books

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This 18th century decorative box hides a hand-painted gilt liqueur set inside hollowed leather-bound books. A delightful desk or bar accessory for historical and liquor enthusiasts, ...

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18th Century and Earlier European Faux Antique Books

French Decanter Set in Leather Faux Books Made for Neiman Markus from the 1920s
French Decanter Set in Leather Faux Books Made for Neiman Markus from the 1920s

French Decanter Set in Leather Faux Books Made for Neiman Markus from the 1920s

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French faux book leather decanter made for Neiman Marcus in the early part of the 20th century.

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Early 20th Century French Faux Antique Books

Materials

Crystal

18th-C. Georgian Large Leather & Faux Marble Latin Religious Books, S/2 Library
18th-C. Georgian Large Leather & Faux Marble Latin Religious Books, S/2 Library

18th-C. Georgian Large Leather & Faux Marble Latin Religious Books, S/2 Library

Located in Kennesaw, GA

These are a wonderful addition to a library or study! The two books date to 1777 or the era of George III. At first glance, I thought they were Italian, but upon further study, they ...

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Late 18th Century German George III Faux Antique Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Early 20th Century Faux Book Games Board
Early 20th Century Faux Book Games Board

Early 20th Century Faux Book Games Board

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H 14.97 in W 8.47 in D 3.35 in

Early 20th Century Faux Book Games Board

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Early 20th century leather bound folding games board, modelled as faux books for storage in the library bookcase. The exterior as a chequers or chess board and the interior (also lea...

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1920s English Faux Antique Books

French 19th Century Liquor Baccarat Crystal Tantalus Casket as Leather Books
French 19th Century Liquor Baccarat Crystal Tantalus Casket as Leather Books

French 19th Century Liquor Baccarat Crystal Tantalus Casket as Leather Books

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine French 19th century Tantalus Baccarat crystal decanter - liquor box - casket in the form of 'Stacked Leather Faux Books'. The five finely gilt-embossed leather-bound 'Period S...

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19th Century French Louis XV Faux Antique Books

Materials

Crystal

Antique File Box
Antique File Box

Antique File Box

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H 15.25 in W 11.75 in D 4.75 in

Antique File Box

Located in Houston, TX

Labelled ‘Celio Fu Enrico Mantovani’ and a year (1930-1934) which varies by volume, these lovely faux books with marbled paper edges are actually wooden file boxes with fabric closur...

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Early 20th Century Italian Faux Antique Books

Pair of English Turn of the Century Mahogany Side Tables with Faux Book Doors
Pair of English Turn of the Century Mahogany Side Tables with Faux Book Doors

Pair of English Turn of the Century Mahogany Side Tables with Faux Book Doors

Located in Atlanta, GA

The lower levels are made of single doors, decorated with faux books and reveal additional storage space. These English mahogany side tables, circa 1900 are raised on four rounded an...

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Early 20th Century English Faux Antique Books

Materials

Brass

20th Century Edwardian Mahogany Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase
20th Century Edwardian Mahogany Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase

20th Century Edwardian Mahogany Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Below this, there are two candle slides above the fall front, opening to reveal a fully fitted shaped and stepped interior, having a green leather skiver insert, various drawers and ...

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Early 20th Century English George III Faux Antique Books

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Louis XV Style Bonheur Du Jour
19th Century French Louis XV Style Bonheur Du Jour

19th Century French Louis XV Style Bonheur Du Jour

Located in Forney, TX

The release lever for the left side faux books does not work. Structurally sound. Solid/sturdy.

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19th Century French Louis XV Faux Antique Books

Materials

Bronze

English 1920s Mahogany End Table with Leather Top and Faux-Leather Books Decor
English 1920s Mahogany End Table with Leather Top and Faux-Leather Books Decor

English 1920s Mahogany End Table with Leather Top and Faux-Leather Books Decor

Located in Atlanta, GA

Each side of this end table is adorned with elegant faux leather books. The table or cabinet is supported by four elegant fluted and tapered legs raised on casters.

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Early 20th Century English Faux Antique Books

Materials

Leather, Wood, Mahogany

1 Volume. H.F. Cary, the Vision of Dante Alighieri
1 Volume. H.F. Cary, the Vision of Dante Alighieri

1 Volume. H.F. Cary, the Vision of Dante Alighieri

Located in New York, NY

1 Volume. H.F. Cary, The Vision of Dante Alighieri. Bound by Riviere in full tree calf with the covers displaying gilt-tooled floral borders. Raised bands gilt with panels displaying...

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Early 20th Century Faux Antique Books

Materials

Faux Leather

Stack of faux books
Stack of faux books

Stack of faux books

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H 16.5 in W 12.5 in D 11.75 in

Stack of faux books

Located in Stamford, CT

Painted stack of faux books. Can be used as side table or on table.

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Early 20th Century French Faux Antique Books

Materials

Wood

19th c. side table of faux books
19th c. side table of faux books

19th c. side table of faux books

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H 19.5 in W 18 in D 14 in

19th c. side table of faux books

Located in New Orleans, LA

Handsome table of faux books on walnut legs. Top opens for storage.

Category

19th Century French Faux Antique Books

Materials

Leather, Paper, Wood

Pair of large faux books
Pair of large faux books

Pair of large faux books

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H 23.5 in W 21 in D 9 in

Pair of large faux books

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of faux painted large wood books. One is painted mustard and green, and the other is red and black.

Category

19th Century English Faux Antique Books

Materials

Wood

Parisian Side Table
Parisian Side Table

Parisian Side Table

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H 28 in W 16 in D 12 in

Parisian Side Table

Located in New Jersey City, NJ

Side table with delicate veneer and faux books doors

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Faux Antique Books

Rare Regency Style English Bookmill
Rare Regency Style English Bookmill

Rare Regency Style English Bookmill

Located in Charleston, SC

A very unique stacked bookcase that features four tiers, and faux books. Each individual tier turns and can be dismantled.

Category

Early 20th Century English Faux Antique Books

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Faux Book Fronted End or Game Tables
Pair of Faux Book Fronted End or Game Tables

Pair of Faux Book Fronted End or Game Tables

Located in Woodbury, CT

The tops swivel and open and are supported by the bottom section. Double door faux books below a pull out drawer. The top covered inside with a golden colored leather.

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Early 20th Century French Faux Antique Books

An early 18th Century walnut tea caddy.
An early 18th Century walnut tea caddy.

An early 18th Century walnut tea caddy.

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H 5.25 in W 9 in D 5.5 in

An early 18th Century walnut tea caddy.

Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB

A walnut tea caddy in the form of faux books decorated and gilded, opening to reveal three internal compartments and divisions for tea spoons.

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18th Century and Earlier British Faux Antique Books

French Empoire Ebonized Bookcase, circa 1900
French Empoire Ebonized Bookcase, circa 1900

French Empoire Ebonized Bookcase, circa 1900

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H 78 in W 51.9 in D 18.3 in

French Empoire Ebonized Bookcase, circa 1900

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A very elegant and stylish, circa 1900 French ebonized bookcase in the Empire taste, with faux books to the top and bronze empire mounts.

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Early 1900s Faux Antique Books

Mid-19th Century French Bookcase
Mid-19th Century French Bookcase

Mid-19th Century French Bookcase

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H 81.9 in W 52.7 in D 7 in

Mid-19th Century French Bookcase

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A wonderful mid-19th century French ebonized bookcase, with leather faux books behind a brass grill, that would make a statement.

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Mid-19th Century Faux Antique Books

19th Century Italian Faux Books
19th Century Italian Faux Books

19th Century Italian Faux Books

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H 15 in W 3.5 in D 11.5 in

19th Century Italian Faux Books

Located in Fairhope, AL

This is a very nice set of four Italian faux books. The books are priced individually.

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Early 19th Century Italian Faux Antique Books

Vintage Faux Books
Vintage Faux Books

Vintage Faux Books

Located in Southampton, NY

A wonderful curiosity.

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19th Century British Faux Antique Books

Materials

Wood

1920s Bookshelves

1920s Bookshelves

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H 36.5 in W 48.5 in D 9.75 in

1920s Bookshelves

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Absolutely charming bookshelves from the 1920s. Faux books line the bottom shelves and scalloped details make this bookshelf perfect for little girl's room or a romantic boudoir.   ...

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1920s Faux Antique Books

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Side Table
19th Century French Side Table

19th Century French Side Table

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H 30.75 in W 16 in D 12.5 in

19th Century French Side Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

19th century French Directoire style side table with marquetry, one drawer and cabinet with door of faux leather books.

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19th Century French Directoire Faux Antique Books

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Faux Antique Books For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of faux antique books for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique faux antique books was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Faux antique books have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of faux antique books to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Louis XV, Victorian and Empire faux antique books are of considerable interest.

How Much are Faux Antique Books?

Prices for faux antique books start at $130 and top out at $19,153 with the average selling for $1,875.