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Architectural French Mid-Century Library Shelving
Located in London, GB
A scarce set of library shelving in well designed geometric forms. The pair can be combined to
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Mid-20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Steel

20th Century Italian Industrial Library Shelving
Located in Miami, FL
condition with minor scratches. A versatile shelving unit for use in a kitchen, media room, library or as a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Nickel

French Boiserie Library Paneled Wall Unit
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very handsome boiseries wall paneling from a French country chateau. The antique 19th century
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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Fireplaces and Mantels

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Oak

20th Century French Bamboo Book Shelving - Vintage Wall Rack, Unit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern French shelving made of handcrafted bamboo, in good
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Bamboo

Early 20th Century French Painted Library Ladder with Platform
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century French library ladder features an iron rod hinge that allows it to be
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Early 20th Century French Ladders

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Wood

Elysée Shelving System by Pierre Paulin for MAGIS
By Magis, Pierre Paulin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The modular shelving system Elysée was born from the collaboration between Magis and the French
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shelves

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Plywood

Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases
Located in Vosselaar, BE
We offer a original and complete late 19th century Pharmacy. Found in France it comprises 2 large
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bookcases

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Wood

Rotating Shelving Unit with Full Body Mirror in Cream Shagreen by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
This rotating library bookcase with a full body mirror is the ultimate luxury shelving unit. The
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Shelves

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Brass

Very Important Antique Samuel Pepys 1666 Large Library Bookcase After Original
Located in GB
stacked up on chairs. Instead of emulating a library in an aristocratic house by fitting shelving to the
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bookcases

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Glass, Pine

18th - 19th Century French Painted Pinewood Bookshelf - Antique Rack
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. The detailed library rack is composed with five arched shelving which are supported by two long round
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Antique Late 18th Century French Shelves

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Pine

Large Industrial Shelves or Store Display Fixture, France, 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Large and deep 20th century French industrial store display fixture or shelving unit, etagere
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20th Century French Industrial Shelves

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Iron

18th Century Carved Cherrywood Commode Scriban from Bordeaux, France
Located in Dallas, TX
-carved in Bordeaux, France, in the 1700s. Resembling a chest of drawers with an angled top, the tilted
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks

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Wood, Cherry

Late 18th Century French Paneled Boiserie Storage Wall Unit
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique Provincial Louis XV period boiserie en chen paneled wall paneling is from a French
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Oak

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Secretary Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique fruitwood "Secretaire a Abattant" was crafted in France, circa 1840; the tall
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires

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Leather, Walnut

French Antique Etagere or Store Display Stand Cast Iron Base From Toulouse c1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Without question, the best étagère (shelving unit) we have ever had the pleasure of owning
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Antique Early 1900s French Industrial Shelves

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Iron, Brass

French Louis XIV Carved Walnut and Wire Four-Door Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study, an office or a library with this spectacular 10.5 feet bookcase! Created in
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Bookcases

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Wire

Vintage Brass Tennis Racket Clip 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
addition for anyone's office, den, library, work desk area, book shelving. Circa 1980s and was originally
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Late 20th Century French Folk Art Paperweights

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Bookcase, Wardrobe Cabinet or Armoire by Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Lovely French Directoire style mahogany, rosewood and satinwood wardrobe cabinet, the top with
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Vintage 1940s French Directoire Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-Shelf System for Gubi in Oak
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
an interior home library and study. This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in three wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in American Walnut
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
his ideal model of an interior home library and study. This authorized re-edition for GUBI is
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-Shelf System for GUBI in Oak
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
an interior home library and study. This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in three wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' Shelf for GUBI in Black Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
an interior home library and study. This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in three wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' Shelf for GUBI in American Walnut
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
ideal model of an interior home library and study. This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
ideal model of an interior home library and study. This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
ideal model of an interior home library and study. This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 3-Shelf System for Gubi in Black Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
ideal model of an interior home library and study. This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Stained Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
his ideal model of an interior home library and study. This authorized re-edition for GUBI is
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Oak
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
an interior home library and study. This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in three wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 3-Shelf System for GUBI in Oak (95cm)
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
an interior home library and study. This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in three wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 3-Shelf System for GUBI in American Walnut
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
ideal model of an interior home library and study. This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' Shelf for Gubi in Oak
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
interior home library and study. This authorized re-edition for Gubi is executed in three wood veneer
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-Shelf System for GUBI in American Walnut
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
ideal model of an interior home library and study. This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Stained Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
la bibliothèque," or his ideal model of an interior home library and study. This authorized re
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Handmade French Folding Library Ladder
Located in Fayetteville, AR
was originally used in a French library. Although this piece displays beautifully as decor, it remains
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Vintage 1910s French Ladders

Rare Adjustable French Library by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Chapo adjustable library or shelving system, France, 1960s. The cabinet consists out of two
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Elm

Rare Adjustable French Library by Pierre Chapo
Rare Adjustable French Library by Pierre Chapo
H 94.1 in W 20.48 in D 32.29 in
Small-Scale Early 20th Century French Oak Library Ladder with Maker's Stamp
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small-scale folding library ladder constructed of oak was originally used in a French library
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Early 20th Century French Ladders

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Oak

Mid-20th Century French Beechwood and Iron Folding Library Ladder, Display Shelf
Located in Fayetteville, AR
ladder was originally used in a French library. Although this piece serves beautifully for display with
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Vintage 1950s French Ladders

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Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Walnut Folding Library Four-Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
antique ladder in a study or library to access tall cabinets or shelving. Tallest step: 35.5" from the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Ladders

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Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Walnut Folding Library Five-Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
antique ladder in a study or library to access tall cabinets or shelving. Tallest step: 44" from the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Ladders

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Iron

Late 19th Century French Beech Wood Library Ladder or Steps with Hand Rail
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This handsome hand pegged French library ladder from the late nineteenth century is constructed of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Ladders

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Beech

Pierre Chapo Library in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Chapo, Mid-Century Modern, library or shelving system, France, 1970s. This important piece
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Elm

Pierre Chapo Library in Solid Elm
Pierre Chapo Library in Solid Elm
H 74.02 in W 74.02 in L 74.02 in
Large Antique Display Cabinet / Library Tall Boy
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Handsome and huge rarely seen antique French two-part book cabinet. Four beautiful cabinet doors
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Early 20th Century French Cabinets

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Wood

Large Antique Display Cabinet / Library Tall Boy
Large Antique Display Cabinet / Library Tall Boy
H 104.73 in W 105.52 in D 30.32 in
French 19th Century Oak Pharmacy Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful 19th century oak cabinet once used in a pharmacy in France. The cabinet has six upper
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Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

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Brass

Grand Louis XV French Antique Oak Bibliotheque Boiserie
Located in Dallas, TX
century. This fabulous and versatile antique French bibliotheque from a boiserie (wooden paneled room
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bookcases

French Louis XV Style Painted Biblioteque
Located in Sheffield, MA
Painted French L. XV Style Shelving Unit. Wonderful as hutch, sideboard or library book shelves.
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Antique 19th Century Cupboards

19th Century French Neoclassical Rosewood Hand-Crafted Display Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Neoclassical Rosewood Display Armoire boasts stunning carving on the arched
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

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Rosewood

Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut Folding Ladder Chair from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
ladder chair is functional as display shelving or as a library ladder. Measures: 15"W x 13"D x 36"H.     
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Early 20th Century French Country Ladders

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Walnut

Pair of French Louis XV Style Maison Jansen Commode Cabinets
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A Spectacular Pair of Cabinet Commodes by Maison Jansen . The French Kingwood with Satinwood
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Mid-19th Century French Bronze Doré Sculptor Statue on Green Marble Base
Located in Dallas, TX
This important gilt bronze sculpture on marble was created in France, circa 1850. The tall bronze
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Walnut Wood Louis XVI Style Bibliotheque from France, circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
This large and elegant French bibliotheque is made of walnut wood and dates to the latter half of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases

Materials

Wire

Maison Jansen 2-Door Cabinet
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Fine French Louis XV style limed-oak cabinet, circa 1920s, the beveled top over a conforming case
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Early 20th Century French Cabinets

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Wood, Glass

Maison Jansen 2-Door Cabinet
Maison Jansen 2-Door Cabinet
H 37.5 in W 51 in D 19.5 in
Antique Renaissance Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
were totally hooked when we discovered its amazing library-style lower interior. Sculpted from dense
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Bookcases

Antique Renaissance Bookcase
Antique Renaissance Bookcase
H 100 in W 73 in D 25 in
Pierre Chapo Original Shelve System from the 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pierre Chapo adjustable library or shelving system, France, 1970s. This
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Elm

A Maison Jansen Marble Top Desserte
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
shelving units. The upper and lower aprons having quality bronze mounts the overall case supported by
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Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Sideboards

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Marble, Bronze

A Maison Jansen Marble Top Desserte
A Maison Jansen Marble Top Desserte
H 34.25 in W 43.25 in D 17 in
Very Rare Henry Robert Kann Table with Sculptural Iron Legs, 1950s
By Charles Eames, George Nelson, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
, giving the piece a very 1950s French or California Modern look. Truly a remarkable piece and an
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

French Ash Library Ladder, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Originally used in a French library, this folding ladder constructed of ash would be a handsome
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Antique Early 1900s French Ladders

Materials

Iron

Antique French Handmade Beechwood Library Ladder
Located in Fayetteville, AR
was originally used in a French library. Although this piece displays beautifully as decor, it remains
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Early 20th Century French Ladders

Materials

Beech

French Ash Wooden Library Ladder, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Originally used in a French library, this folding ladder constructed of ash would be a handsome
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Antique Early 1900s French Ladders

Materials

Ash

Artisan-Made French Ashwood Library Ladder, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Originally used in a French library, this folding ladder constructed of ash would be a handsome
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Vintage 1920s French Ladders

Materials

Ash

Early 20th Century French Beechwood Folding Library Ladder
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Originally used in a French library, this folding ladder constructed of beech wood would be a
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Early 20th Century French Ladders

Materials

Beech

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French Library Shelving For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of French library shelving on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and oak. If you’re shopping for a piece of French library shelving, we have 11 options in-stock, while there are 15 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of French library shelving — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A choice in our collection of French library shelving, designed in the mid-century modern, Art Deco or Empire style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of French library shelving over the years, but those crafted by Gubi, Mathieu Matégot and Kifu Augousti are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a French Library Shelving?

Prices for a piece of French library shelving start at $599 and top out at $31,487 with the average selling for $2,249.

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