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Opinion Ciatti Ptolomeo Vino Vertical Wine Rack Large
By Bruno Rainaldi, Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ptolomeo Vino is the bottle holder version of Original Ptolomeo, the famous free-standing
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wine Coolers

Materials

Steel

Opinion Ciatti Ptolomeo Vino Wall Mounted Wine Rack Large
By Bruno Rainaldi, Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ptolomeo vino is the bottle holder version of original Ptolomeo, the famous free-standing
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wine Coolers

Materials

Steel

Antique Teak and Brass Campaign Bookshelves, Army & Navy Store
Located in Downingtown, PA
and brass campaign free-standing three-shelf book shelves on brass feet which can be dismantled for
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Shelves

Materials

Brass

21st Century Modern Steel White Bookshelves Wave Made in Italy
By Favaretto & Partners
Located in Sant'Elena, IT
minimal forms without neglecting the functionality of the object. It consists of wall shelves, free
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2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

21st Century Modern Steel White Bookshelves Wave Made in Italy
By Favaretto & Partners
Located in Sant'Elena, IT
minimal forms without neglecting the functionality of the object. It consists of wall shelves, free
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2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Noviembre IV Standing Sculpture Inspired in Brancusi in Solid Wood
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
chairs, console tables and sculptural bookshelves. IV Cuarta — Noviembre Sculpture Standing Sculpture
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Oak, Hardwood

Noviembre III Standing Sculpture Inspired in Brancusi in Burned Solid Wood
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
chairs, console tables and sculptural bookshelves. III Tercera — Noviembre Sculpture Standing
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2010s Mexican Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Oak, Hardwood

Noviembre II Standing Sculpture, in Burn Solid Wood by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
chairs, console tables and sculptural bookshelves. II Segunda — Noviembre Sculpture Standing
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2010s Mexican Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Noviembre IV Standing Sculpture, in Burned Solid Wood by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
chairs, console tables and sculptural bookshelves. IV Cuarta — Noviembre Sculpture Standing Sculpture
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2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Noviembre II Standing Sculpture inspired in Brancusi, Solid Wood, Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
tables and sculptural bookshelves. II Segunda — Noviembre Sculpture Standing Sculpture inspired in
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Noviembre III Standing Sculpture inspired in Brancusi, Solid Wood, Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
tables and sculptural bookshelves. III Tercera — Noviembre Sculpture Standing Sculpture inspired in
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2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Noviembre I Standing Sculpture in Burned Solid Wood, By Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
tables and sculptural bookshelves. I Primera — Noviembre Sculpture Standing Sculpture inspired in
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Noviembre I Standing Sculpture Inspired in Brancusi, Solid Wood by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
tables and sculptural bookshelves. I Primera — Noviembre Sculpture Standing Sculpture inspired in
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Oak, Hardwood

Set of 4 Noviembre Standing Sculptures in Solid Wood by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
lounge chairs, console tables and sculptural bookshelves. Set of 4 Noviembre Sculptures Standing
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2010s Mexican Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Noviembre I Standing Sculpture Inspired in Brancusi in Solid Walnut Wood by Joel
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
tables and sculptural bookshelves. I Primera — Noviembre Sculpture Standing Sculpture inspired in
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Noviembre II Standing Sculpture Inspired in Brancusi in Solid Walnut Wood by Jo
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
tables and sculptural bookshelves. II Segunda — Noviembre Sculpture Standing Sculpture inspired in
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Noviembre III Standing Sculpture Inspired in Brancusi in Solid Walnut Wood by Jo
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
chairs, console tables and sculptural bookshelves. III Tercera — Noviembre Sculpture Standing
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2010s Mexican Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Pair of Tall Bamboo and Glass Bookcases, Room Dividers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
each The shelves are free standing and in good condition, they stand 78” high, 28” long and 14” deep
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bamboo

Gillows, 19th Century Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Brighton, Sussex
locks the central frieze drawer. A hinged pilaster locking system either side, free standing, figured
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Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Walnut

Gillows, 19th Century Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
Gillows, 19th Century Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
H 29.53 in W 51.97 in D 23.63 in
Noviembre v Stool, Side Table Inspired in Brancusi in Walnut by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
chairs, console tables and sculptural bookshelves. IV Cuarta — Noviembre Sculpture Standing Sculpture
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2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Vittorio Dassi Wall Unit / Dry Bar for Permanente Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950-60
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
are adjustable in height for leveling. It is a free standing modular system which means the shelves
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Pair of Skønvirke Cabinets, by Martin Nyrop Denmark, 1900
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
A pair of free-standing cabinets or bookshelves designed by architect Martin Nyrop and made by
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Antique Early 1900s Danish Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Pine

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Opinion Ciatti Ptolomeo Wall Medium Bookcase
By Opinion Ciatti, Bruno Rainaldi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ptolomeo wall is the wall version of the Original Ptolomeo and could be defined as the "column of knowledge”. A stack of levitating books or a ground-air column (floor-ceiling) for e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Opinion Ciatti Ptolomeo Wall Medium Bookcase
Opinion Ciatti Ptolomeo Wall Medium Bookcase
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H 61.03 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in
Scandinavian Contemporary Haiku Shelf, Oakwood, Ashwood or Black
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Haiku shelf in Scandinavian contemporary style is made in solid wood with modern cns-technique and traditional craftsmanship to manifest a product with estetic simplicity and outstan...
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2010s Swedish Minimalist Shelves

Materials

Ash

Kartell Sound Rack Modular Bookcase in Marine by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multi-shaped and multi-purpose shelving system, stackable and modular, offering the possibility of creating a variety of geometric and chromatic compositions. This accessory can play...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Resin

Art Deco Style Black Marble Quartz Top and Oval Brass Bar Cabinet or Counter
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Oval black bevelled quartz marble stone tray, curved and rounded lines bar or counter table sparkling and sophisticated with black lacquered wooden and brass finishes, opening shelve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Marble

Super Comfortable Pair of Howard & Son's Lenygon & Morant Ticking Fabric Sofas
By Lenygon & Morant, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale very rare and original pair of Howard & Son’s Lenygon & Morant sofas with the original ticking fabric. These have to be the most comfortable pa...
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20th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Opinion Ciatti Ptolomeo Wall Small Bookcase
By Bruno Rainaldi, Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ptolomeo Wall is the wall version of the Original Ptolomeo and could be defined as the "column of knowledge”. A stack of levitating books or a ground-air column (floor-ceiling) for e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Opinion Ciatti Ptolomeo Wall Small Bookcase
Opinion Ciatti Ptolomeo Wall Small Bookcase
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H 27.56 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in
Chubby Chair in Moss 3D Printed Recycled Plastic
Located in London, GB
Dirk van der Kooij first fell in love with low resolution 3D printing as a student, fulfilling his search for honest and functional ornamentation. The chubby chair remains his most p...
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2010s Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Chubby Chair in Moss 3D Printed Recycled Plastic
H 30.32 in W 17.33 in D 18.51 in
21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Faux-Fur, 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" three-seater sofa for B&B Italia, faux-fur, foam and metal, Italy, 1972. The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Opinion Ciatti Ptolomeo Art Small Bookcase
By Opinion Ciatti, Bruno Rainaldi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ptolomeo Art is the last born in the Ptolomeo family and the extra large version of the famous bookcase, indeed thanks to its generous size can contain magazines, large format books,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Opinion Ciatti Original Ptolomeo Large Bookcase
By Bruno Rainaldi, Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Ptolomeo is the free-standing bookcase that doesn’t require any further presentation: it is simple, revolutionary, innovative, as sudden as an intuition and as surprising as...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Opinion Ciatti Original Ptolomeo Medium Bookcase
By Bruno Rainaldi, Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Ptolomeo is the free-standing bookcase that doesn’t require any further presentation: it is simple, revolutionary, innovative, as sudden as an intuition and as surprising as...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Opinion Ciatti Ptolomeo Art Large Bookcase
By Bruno Rainaldi, Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ptolomeo Art is the last born in the Ptolomeo family and the extra large version of the famous bookcase, indeed thanks to its generous size can contain magazines, large format books,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

White Giraffe Wall Lamp, Marie-Thérèse Chandelier
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) "Giraffe in Love" is the new product born from artist/designer Marcantonio. It is a dr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

Contemporary Book Shelf Stand
By Pedro Useche
Located in Boston, MA
Solid wood with natural finish and metallic shelves. Silver and black.
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2010s Brazilian International Style Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Book Shelf Stand
H 86.62 in W 11.23 in D 11.82 in
Italian Leather Pink P60 Chair by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Italia, 1962
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This model chair P60 has been designed around 1962 by Vittorio Introini for the experimental "proposals" for Saporiti Italia collection. This model is made from real leather in origi...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

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Industrial 1912 Carnegie Library Freestanding Steel Bookshelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful free standing unit is incredibly well made and sturdy. In suite, it once supported
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20th Century American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Steel

Pair of Bookshelves
Located in Stratford, CT
Matching pair of free-standing book cases; sold and priced individually
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Vintage 1950s American Bookcases

Pair of Bookshelves
Pair of Bookshelves
H 40 in W 48 in D 11 in
Kurt Østervig Teak Free Standing Bookshelf or Room Divider, 1960's Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in The Hague, NL
shelves ( D-26 x W-100cm). This bookshelves is free standing and can be used as great room divider or
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Bookshelves in Teak by Erik Buch
By Erik Buch
Located in Courbevoie, FR
box with 2 doors, 1 vitrine and 1 shelf. Free standing, without fixations in the wall. Can used as a
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Desk Model 75 by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun, 1960s
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, Gunni Omann
Located in Asaa, DK
. Beautiful Scandinavian modern free standing executive desk that is both elegant and organic, yet a very
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Kurt Ostervig Povl Dinesen Danish Teak Adjustable Bookshelves Room Divider
By Kurt Østervig, Povl Dinesen
Located in Ferndale, MI
Modular and adjustable Danish teak wood free standing bookshelf or room divider. Designed by Kurt
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Model 54 Desk by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very good example of this free standing shaped desk, with the unusual carousel design in the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Oak Étagère Shelve Unit, Netherlands, 1970's
Located in Antwerp, BE
; Dutch studio craft shelving from the 1970s. A free-standing display unit with organically shaped pieces
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Oak Étagère Shelve Unit, Netherlands, 1970's
Oak Étagère Shelve Unit, Netherlands, 1970's
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H 75.6 in W 38.59 in D 9.06 in
1920s Art Deco Satin Wood Bookcase or Side Table
Located in London, GB
throughout. It's finished back and front, so can be used as a free standing item. Measures: Width- 77 cm
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood

1960s, Poul Cadovius Teak with Golden Supports Dry Bar or Book Case by Cado
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
cabinet is made of teak. The system includes three standing free supports. Five bookshelves depth 24 cm
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Bookcase Freestanding Teak Ebonized Charlotte Perriand after H 6ft 10.5" L 3ft1"
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
free-standing version of Perriand's cloud bookcases creates architectural structure within a space
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Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak, Ebony

Pair of Wood and Iron Book Shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of wood and iron free standing bookshelves in the manner of Luther Conover.
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Vintage 1950s American Shelves

Materials

Iron

Pair of Wood and Iron Book Shelves
Pair of Wood and Iron Book Shelves
H 48 in W 44.75 in D 11.75 in
Excellent Scandinavian Teak Free-Standing Wall Unit
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Very versatile, this features a desk, slanted bookshelves, flat bookshelves, and bookshelves with
Custom Console w/ Bookshelves by Thomas Hayes Studio
Located in Hollywood, CA
free-standing console or to be placed behind a sofa. This piece is made of multiple layers of laminated
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21st Century and Contemporary American Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wood Shelving Unit Bookcase Display Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Detroit, MI
well-crafted from teak. Highly versatile and customizable, the three free-standing sections can be
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Teak

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Free Standing Bookshelves For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of free standing bookshelves available for sale. The range of distinct free standing bookshelves — often made from metal, wood and steel — can elevate any home. We have 6 antique and vintage free standing bookshelves in-stock, while there are 13 modern editions to choose from as well. Free standing bookshelves have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of free standing bookshelves to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern free standing bookshelves are of considerable interest. Free standing bookshelves have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Joel Escalona, Bruno Rainaldi and Favaretto & Partners are consistently popular.

How Much are Free Standing Bookshelves?

Prices for free standing bookshelves start at $1,149 and top out at $52,127 with the average selling for $4,998.
Questions About Free Standing Bookshelves
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Free standing cabinets are generally cabinets that remain in the appropriate upright position on their own without help from external forces or without being bolted or attached to the wall. They enable you to maximize space. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage free-standing cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A free-standing fireplace, often known as a stand-alone fireplace, is exactly what it sounds like. It's self-contained, so it doesn't require the same level of installation as a regular fireplace. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage free-standing fireplaces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A free-standing sculpture is a stand-alone, three-dimensional object that can be seen from all angles and can be walked around or held in your hand, depending on its size. Find a wide range of free-standing sculptures from the early 18th century to the 21st century on 1stDibs by various creators in different dimensions.