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American Mid-Century Faux-Bookshelf Design 3-Fold Screen
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century 3-fold 4 panel screen with a faux-bookshelf carved design depicting
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20th Century Screens and Room Dividers

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Wood

Contemporary Cioccolata Bookshelf in Aluminium by Altreforme
By Aziz Sariyer
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
symmetric folds the magic pages of a good book, the scent of the most beautiful flowers and the boundless
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2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

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Aluminum

Antique Eastman Kodak 3A Folding Pocket Camera with Leather Case
By Eastman Kodak
Located in North Hollywood, CA
stamped made in Belgium. Antique No. 3A Special Autographic Folding Pocket Model C Kodak with Zeiss Kodak
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Scientific Instruments

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Aluminum

Vintage Pair of Chunky Post Modern "6" Shaped Curved Bracket Lucite Bookends
Located in Amityville, NY
" or letter "G". Each folded from a single thick piece of lucite. Fitted with 4 stoppers on the bottom
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1990s North American Post-Modern Bookends

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Lucite

Expandable Hand carved Teak Wood Book Shelf Bookends from India 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Perfect addition to any desk, bookshelf, or nursery. Expandable and collapsible, bottom slides out to hold
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Bookends

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Teak

Pair 19th Century French Rococo Louis XV Cast Bronze Picture Frames
Located in Dallas, TX
keeping an image of your family and or pet on a desktop, bookshelf or other surface, with a matched pair
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Antique 1890s French Rococo Picture Frames

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Terracotta Sculpture Depicting a Walking Asian Elephant
Located in Atlanta, GA
expression of his serious eyes and the folds gathering around some of his knees. With its small proportions
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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Terracotta

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Carlton Coffee Table 36" DIA, in Vintage Burl Wood Finish by August Abode
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Figural woods and casual, clean lines combine in our Carlton Table, shown here in our Vintage Burl Wood finish. Dimensions: 16" H x 36" DIA About this piece: Natural variations ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Ash, Olive, Burl

Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier. All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass regular soc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Brass

Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Two pedestals Oval Made to order in Italy. Size can be customised to a maximum length of 250cm. Can also be made in a circular one pedestal version.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Travertine

Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 43.31 in
Trapezi Six Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi contemporary chandelier is inspired by the idea of a Circus Trapeze Artist. Hand blown glass in a variety of forms and colors is combined with brass bars and hung by L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes 2 by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
By Andreas Bachmann, Atelier Bachmann, Fritz Grospietsch
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany, 2019. These nightstands are made out of plywood and brass handles. Finished w...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plywood

Enigme Art Deco Style Woman Sculpture on top of an Obelisk Lamp Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Enigme” Original “Max Le Verrier” Sculpture in Art Deco style, France Beautiful lady sitting on an Obelisk. She seems to be hypnotized and fascinated by the lighted Glass Ball. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Marble, Spelter

Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This extraordinary concert grand piano with 88 keys was made by the prestigious firm Steinway & Sons around 1894. The case's decoration was entrusted to the company Cuel & Cie and mo...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Musical Instruments

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Wood, Giltwood

Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
H 42.92 in W 108.27 in D 61.03 in
Dali Vase Green, Glass Object
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
"Add an Artistic Touch to Your Space with the Captivating Dali Vase Glass Object Elevate your interior design with the mesmerizing beauty of the Dali Vase Glass Object. Inspired by t...
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2010s Turkish Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Dali Vase Green, Glass Object
Dali Vase Green, Glass Object
H 13.78 in W 5.52 in D 13.78 in
Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous pink ‘Ultrafragola’ mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass is probably the most iconic of all his many designs. Originally produced in the 1970s by Poltronova, the ‘Ultraf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors a...

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Glass, Acrylic

Concrete Side Table "A" Abecedario Collection Studio Irvine for Forma&Cemento
By Marialaura Rossiello
Located in Rome, Lazio
Coffee table A is part of the Abecedario Collection and marks the beginning of a language in cement that will create a concrete alphabet made up by tables and stools casted through a...
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2010s Italian Brutalist End Tables

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Concrete

Wonderful French Ormolu Purple Enamel Gilt Bronze Bow Picture Frame Miniature
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful and rare French ormolu bronze and purple enamel picture frame with a miniature on the top with bows and tassels. Frame: 10" W X 15" H Picture:7" W X 9&q...
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Vintage 1930s French Belle Époque Picture Frames

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Bronze, Enamel

Teta Sculptural Side Table in Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon
By Pedro Paulo Venzon
Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
Teta (translate into English as "Nipples ") is a side table that forms part of a trio of pieces called the "Tríptico Infame" (Infamous Triptych). The “Tríptico Infame” is a look ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Side Tables

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Hardwood

1970's British Yellow Illumination & White AC GMT Co. Classic Quartz Wall Clock
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Quartz sweep seconds / non ticking wall clock finished in Yellow Pantone 13-0647 Illuminating. Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our...
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Vintage 1970s English Industrial Wall Clocks

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Chrome, Steel

Modern Twins Curved Sofa, DEDAR Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins curved sofa and day bed shar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

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Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric

Pleyel Upright Piano Satinwood Neoclassical Inlay Fluted, Columnar Legs
Located in Leeds, GB
An 1893, Pleyel upright piano with a satinwood cabinet. Entire cabinet features intricate, Neocalssical style inlay. The front panels feature a symmetrical design of scrolling acant...
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Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

"MT3" Sculptural Monobloc Rocking Chair Designed by Ron Arad for Driade
By Driade, Ron Arad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"MT3" is an iconic sculptural polyethylene monobloc rocking chair, designed by Ron Arad and manufactured by Driade, sand white colored outside and red, lilac, black or violet colored...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Plastic

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Danish Teak Bureau Desk Bookshelf Retro, Midcentury
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
splay legs, the bureau when open revels pigeon holes ideal for paperwork or supplies whilst the folded
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Rare Wim Rietveld Enameled Metal Bookshelf
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enameled folded sheet metal bookshelf designed for the Dutch department store De Bijenkorf, rare
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Rare Wim Rietveld Enameled Metal Bookshelf
Rare Wim Rietveld Enameled Metal Bookshelf
H 64.5 in W 36.75 in D 17 in
Swedish Modern Free-Standing Bookshelf Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Splendid bookshelf unit designed and manufactured in Sweden circa 1960’s. This vintage unit remains
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Swedish Modern Free-Standing Bookshelf Unit
Swedish Modern Free-Standing Bookshelf Unit
H 83.75 in W 65.5 in L 83.75 in
Joël Ferlande Sculptural ‘Zig Zag’ Bookshelf for Kappa, 1971
By Kappa
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Joël Ferlande 'Zig Zag' bookshelf for Kappa, 1971. Fantastic sculptural design made from folded
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel

Joel Ferlande Sculptural ‘Zig–Zag’ Bookshelf for Kappa, 1971
By Joelle Ferlande, Kappa
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Stunning 'Zig Zag' bookshelf designed by Joël Ferlande for Kappa, 1971. Fantastic sculptural design
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bookshelf or Bookends, Black Forest Owls with Leather Covered Books
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Black Forest bookshelf or bookends. Made from walnut wood carving. The supports have the shape of
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Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Books

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Walnut

Lovely Hardwood & Brass Inlaid Anglo-Indian Military Campaign Bookshelf Cupboard
Located in GB
inlaid folding military campaign bookshelf cupboard A good looking decorative and well made piece
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Vintage 1930s Indian Campaign Shelves

Materials

Brass

1940's Slim Oak Work Bench / Writing Desk with Open Folding Writing Working Top
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
the 40's in Sweden consists; One adjustable bookshelf with adjustable supports a open folding top with
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Beech, Oak

Danish Teak & Oak Secretaire or Vanity Unit
Located in London, GB
, top bookshelf, fold out vanity mirror and a selection of storage drawers. Equally suitable for a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Oak, Teak

Danish Teak & Oak Secretaire or Vanity Unit
Danish Teak & Oak Secretaire or Vanity Unit
H 48.04 in W 35.04 in D 17.72 in
Evans Clark for Glenn of California Room Divider Bookcase
By Glenn of California
Located in Chicago, IL
Room divider or bookcase designed by Evans Clark for Glenn of California features a folding hinge
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Vintage 1960s American Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Rare Extra Tall Wim Rietveld Metal Bookcase Shelves for "De Bijenkorf"
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enameled folded sheet metal bookshelf designed for Dutch department store "De Bijenkorf" by Wim
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Italian Teak, Black Metal and Brass Midcentury Bookshelves Roomdivider
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
vertical upright, 4 cabinets (3 with doors and shelf, 1 as a small folding desk) and 10 shelves; The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass, Metal

B&B Italia Pab Wallsystems Studio Kairos Citron Lacquer Custom Shelves & Cabinet
By B&B Italia, Studio Kairos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the result of a very simple idea: a sheet folded in half and restrained by light ties, designed to be
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Master Cabinet Maker Bookcase, 1950s
Located in Uppsala, SE
3-piece teak and mahogany handmade bookshelf by unknown Scandinavian master cabinet maker. Most
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Teak

Antique English Dome Top Burl Wood Box with Ornate Brass Hardware and Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
. This lidded box is the perfect complement to any desk, bookshelf or coffee table. The box has a blue
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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

1990s “Lovely Rita” Grey Bookshelf by Ron Arad for Kartell
By Ron Arad
Located in San Gabriel, CA
fire-retardant PVC plastic. This bookshelf emulates the shape of a flowing, folded ribbon. Made in
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Shelves

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PVC

Bookshelf in Wood and Chrome-Plated and Golden 1970s Design Metal Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Bookshelf in wood and chrome-plated and golden 1970s design metal, metals have the stains of time
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

1940s Slim Oak Cabinet Sideboard Desk with Open Folding Writing Working Top
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
the 1940s in Sweden consists; One adjustable bookshelf with adjustable supports a open folding top
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Beech, Oak

Clean Lined Cabinet or Credenza by USM Haller
By Usm Haller
Located in Atlanta, GA
be used as a credenza, bookshelf, cabinet, home office storage, or media cabinet. It offers a
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Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot Style White Metal Side Table with Magazine Rack
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely French 1950s white metal side table with bookshelf or magazine rack. White folded and
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Walnut Free Standing Bookcases with Bar/Desk, ca. 1970
By Barzilay
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
. Beautiful walnut grain with adjustable shelving on each section with one section having a fold-down desk or
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Unique Large-Scale Room Divider Credenza by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Atlanta, GA
cabinet (which can be removed and replaced with a shelf if you prefer) and a fold down bar cabinet on the
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Italian, Lombardia, Rococo Period Figured Walnut Secretary Cabinet, mid 18th cen
Located in Atlanta, GA
features a bookshelf in the top section and a fold-down secretary with drawers below, the entire outer and
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit or Home Office by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Atlanta, GA
' height) and can be used as a wall mounted bookshelf, bar, desk, credenza, desk, dining table, home office
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

English mahogany bookshelf/table, circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round occasional table with three folding bookshelves
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Early 20th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Modular Wall Unit, 1960s
Located in Savona, IT
This wall unit or bookshelf was produced in the 1960s. It is composed of three teak brackets with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal, Brass

Italian Modular Wall Unit, 1960s
Italian Modular Wall Unit, 1960s
H 83.08 in W 66.93 in D 14.57 in
Flame Birch Desk by Bodafors
By Bodafors
Located in Armadale, Victoria
This is a rare find. Flame birch desk by BODAFORS Sweden. One side has an open bookshelf with
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Desks

Materials

Birch

 Flame Birch Desk by Bodafors
 Flame Birch Desk by Bodafors
H 29.53 in W 53.15 in D 29.53 in
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Folding Bookshelf For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal folding bookshelf for your home. A folding bookshelf — often made from wood, metal and aluminum — can elevate any home. There are 9 variations of the antique or vintage folding bookshelf you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the folding bookshelf you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right folding bookshelf, those designed in Rococo, Art Deco and modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made folding bookshelf has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ron Arad are consistently popular.

How Much is a Folding Bookshelf?

Prices for a folding bookshelf start at $195 and top out at $33,700 with the average selling for $1,013.