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Hanging Book Shelves

Rare Set of Anglo-Japanese Ebonised Hanging Book Shelves by E W Godwin
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
-Japanese ebonized hanging bookshelves with an extending lower shelf and a two-door hanging book cupboard
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Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Anglo-Japanese Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Oak Wall Hanging Book Shelf This charming little shelf unit, has 2 shelves
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oak Wall Hanging Book Shelf This charming little shelf unit, has 2 shelves with a scaloped apron
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Vintage 1930s Arts and Crafts Shelves

Materials

Oak

Rustic Pine Wall Hanging Book Shelf
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Rustic Pine Wall Hanging Book Shelf This charming little shelf unit, has 3 waterfall shelves
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Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Shelves

Materials

Pine

Handsome 3 Tier Hanging or Free Standing Etagere Shelves
By Global Views
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome 3 tier book shelf or etagere that is freestanding or can be wall hung, having mahogany
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1990s American Shelves

Materials

Iron

Restored Rattan & Bamboo 3 Tiered Wall Shelves
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan and bamboo tikki hut bar shelves with 3-tiered glass. Perfect for displaying your
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Antique Hand Carved Inlaid Hardwood and Walnut Hanging Corner Shelf for Trinkets
Located in GB
hanging book shelf A very good looking and decorative piece, ideally suited for displaying trinkets
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Antique 1880s Italian High Victorian Shelves

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Corner Cupboard, English, Oak, Bow Front, Hanging Cabinet, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique corner cupboard. An English, oak bow front hanging cabinet dating to the
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Harlem Inlaid Solid Wood Bookcase with Metal Silver Hook
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
and shelves, meticulously crafted from various mahogany species, create a tapestry of rich tones and
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2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Philadelphia Federal Wardrobe / Armoire in West Indies Mahogany c. !820
Located in Miami, FL
split cylindrical columns with elaborate acanthus-carved Corinthian capitals flanking doors with book
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

1960s Modular MCM Walnut Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk Bookshelves- 5 Pieces
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Madison, WI
" Depth 3 bottom pieces: The three freestanding pieces feature dovetailed drawers and shelves on
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

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Large Reclaimed ‘Queen’ Wall Hanging Sign
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large reclaimed ‘Queen’ wall hanging sign dating to the early 20th century. Bold and stylish cast bronze letters are mounted onto a smooth mahogany board to create a striking Edwar...
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Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Decorative Art

Materials

Bronze

Large Reclaimed ‘Queen’ Wall Hanging Sign
Large Reclaimed ‘Queen’ Wall Hanging Sign
H 18.51 in W 78.75 in D 1.19 in
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silk

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Vintage MP-97 Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer, 1970s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. This pair of MP-97 lounge chairs by Percival Lafer comprises a solid wood structure with a single piece of a loose foam se...
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Cedar

Japanese Antique, Low table, Taisho Period'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a low table of Japanese antique. It was made in the Taisho period. (1912-1926) It was used as a writing desk in Japan, a culture that lives sitting on the floor. It is equip...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique French Rococo or Louis XV Walnut Full-SIze Headboard c1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Rococo solid walnut headboard, with a beautifully hand-cared detail at the top and probably made just before or after c1900. The headboard is just about the width of ...
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Antique 1890s French Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Sofa Mp-61 in Rosewood by Brazilian Designer Percival Lafer, 1973
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. The MP-61 sofa and armchair, from 1973, was the first two pieces designed by Percival Lafer that used a visible fiberglass...
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Leather, Fiberglass

Large French Potiere or Pot Rack Wall Shelf
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French oak potière, or shelf with brass hooks for hanging pots and pans in the kitchen. The top has six brass hooks and the bottom ledge has a groove to display plates and platters...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Japanese antique wooden low table / 3-step change table / wooden bench
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a low table that combines a wooden box made in the late Edo period (1800s) in Japan and a wooden board made in the Meiji-Taisho period (1868-1920). It is probable that the w...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood

Set of, Vintage Decorative Barrel Mugs, Japanese, Ceramic Cup, Female Figures
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of vintage decorative barrel mugs. A Japanese, ceramic cup with nude female figures, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Charmingly jovial mugs with mid 20th...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage George Nelson 3 Bay Walnut Omni Wall Unit
By George Nelson, Structural Products Inc.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful walnut and aluminum ceiling to floor Omni wall unit by George Nelson. features walnut faced aluminum uprights with one light, tambour cabinet, sliding door cabinet, desk ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Danish Teak Highboy Dresser Wardrobe tambour door
By Danflex Systems
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful mid-century modern highboy, gentleman’s tall tambour dresser, wardrobe, circa 1970’s, by Danflex made in Denmark. Don’t be fooled by the term “Gentleman’s Chest” – this hig...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Antique Carved Chestnut French Country Louis XV Commodes / Nightstands - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of antique Early 20th Century French Country Louis XV style marble top commodes, unbranded. Chestnut with inset pink marble top, serpentine shape to bevel edge top, elaboratel...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Night Stands

Materials

Marble, Brass

Arts and Crafts Hanging Shelf of Mahogany from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English hanging curio shelf of mahogany, from the Arts and Crafts period, featuring three moulded shelves adjoined by fitted, shaped wood side panels, with decorative gallery ...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

19th Century Empire Tub Armchair
Located in Belmont, MA
Unique Empire tub armchair, circa 1820, mahogany with finely carved details. Newly upholstered with beautiful crème colored fabric.
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Antique 1810s French Empire Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Empire Tub Armchair
19th Century Empire Tub Armchair
H 34.2 in W 24 in D 21 in
"Slot" Wall and Ceiling Lamp Designed by David Chipperfield for FontanaArte
By David Chipperfield, Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Slot" is an architectural wall and ceiling lighting system, designed by David Chipperfield and manufactured by FontanaArte, featuring a series of recessed wall or ceiling lamps for ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

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Mid-Century Modern Set of Walnut Hanging Book Shelves by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in Hudson, NY
These handsome modern walnut shelves hang and arrange at any level. Designed by Mel Smilow, this
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

1920s Jugendstil Book Cabinet or Armoire from Vienna
Located in Senden, NRW
stunning original condition with patina. With shelves for storage considerations, but can be equipped with
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Amboina burl wood 'Maison Franck' wardrobes with gilt bronze ornaments
By Maison Franck
Located in Brussels & Antwerp, BE
. shelves 17.91 inches, 45,50 cm) and a full length hanging rail on the right side (W. rail 35,83 inches, 91
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20th Century Belgian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Ormolu

Mahogany Wall Hanging Book Shelf
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Mahogany wall hanging book shelf. This charming little shelf unit, has 3 shelves The shelf is
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Wall Hanging Book Shelf
Mahogany Wall Hanging Book Shelf
H 26 in W 33 in D 7 in
Midcentury Circular Rattan Wall "Skelton" Hanging Shelf with Slat Glass Tiers
Located in Van Nuys, CA
"Skelton" design with cut-out sections which hold two glass shelves. Measurements: 27" diameter x 8
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rattan

Antique Mounted Whatnot, English, Bookshelf, Collectibles Shelf, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mounted whatnot. An English, mahogany wall mounted book shelf, dating to the
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique French Faux Bamboo Wall-Mounted Etagere Shelf
Located in Sheridan, CO
or book shelf features four open shelves (made of pine), spindled side panels, turned supports, top
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Shelves

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Circular Rattan Wall "Skeleton" Hanging Shelf with Slat Glass Tiers
Located in Van Nuys, CA
"Skeleton" design with cut-out sections which hold two glass shelves. Measurements: 27" diameter x 8" deep
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rattan

A Nordic Birch Armoire
Located in New York, NY
dismountable cabinet features a hanging bar and recently cut shelves. Inlaid ebonized escutcheons decorate the
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Baroque Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

A Nordic Birch Armoire
A Nordic Birch Armoire
H 74.25 in W 45.5 in D 20 in
Steel Frame Partners Desk by Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
, and open book shelves made of walnut with laminated and molded multiply drawer pulls. Brass feet and
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Steel, Brass

Large Swedish Rococo Walnut Burl Armoire or Wardrobe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large restored Swedish armoire or wardrobe of gorgeous book-matched burl walnut with golden birch
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Birch

Art Deco Heavily Figured Walnut Gents Wardrobe, Tallboy, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Superbly stylish continental Art Deco tallboy with the most glorious book page figured walnut
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak, Walnut

An English Art Deco single figured walnut wardrobe on stepped plinth
Located in Barnstaple, GB
piece. It features the most stunning figured walnut doors, beautifully book paged and quarter veneered
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Chrome

French Vintage Louis XVI Style Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
needs. There are a total of four shelves and a shelf with a hanging bar inside that can be positioned to
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20th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Vintage Louis XVI Style Armoire
French Vintage Louis XVI Style Armoire
H 70 in W 55.25 in D 17 in
Highly Inlaid Belgian Amboyna Eight Piece Empire Bedroom Suite
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
characteristics. Triple-door armoire with hanging behind the large centre mirrored door and adjustable shelves
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Vintage 1910s Belgian Empire Revival Bedroom Sets

Materials

Amboyna

Antique Triple Wardrobe, Scottish, Oak, Compactum, Victorian, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
display foliate and lion motif Four larger field panels resplendent in quarter book-matched burr walnut
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Louis Vuitton Stokowski Secretaire Trunk, circa 1990
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
for Stokowski had: (internally)- A box for typewriter. Adjustable shelves for books. A secret drawer
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1990s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Mogens Koch Oak Bookcase for Rud, Rasmussen Cabinetmakers, Denmark, 1930s
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Utrecht, NL
hanging on a wall thanks to the pre-drilled holes. The fixed shelves are perfect in size to showcase books
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

1910 Burmese Anglo Indian Hand Carved Wardrobe Armoire Cupboard Campaign Drawers
Located in GB
internals house a built in chest of drawers which has campaign handles, you have a hanging cloths rail
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Vintage 1910s Indian Anglo-Indian Cupboards

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Circular Rattan Wall Hanging Shelf with Asymmetric Shelves
Located in Van Nuys, CA
on request for $39.99 USD. The hard bounded 160 page full color book details the fascinating History
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rattan

French Country Black Oak Wall Hanging Shelf Rack Book Display Hall Tree
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century black washed oak wall shelf. French country or farmhous style. Great for storage or display. Hooks can be added to make it a hall tree. Measure: 48".  
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Rosewood Wall Hanging Book or Vinyl Record Shelf Attributed to Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful Scandinavian Modern Book or Vinyl Record Shelf in Brazilian rosewood. Can be used as a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Midcentury Circular Rattan Wall Hanging Shelf with Slat Glass Tiers
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
stack rattan frame made with cut-out sections which hold two glass shelves. Measurements: 25" diameter
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Edward Wormley For Dunbar Hanging Shelf Unit
By Edward Wormley
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
lip for book display. Solid thick brass tracks and hardware.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Rare Gio Ponti Wall-Mounted Magazine Rack
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chicago, IL
Ponti vertical wall rack, walnut and glass angled and arranged in order for book or magazine
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit for Cado
By Poul Cadovius
Located in New York, NY
Poul Cadovius Royal Systems wall unit for Cado. Two Teak panels with adjustable shelves, cabinet
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

French Kingwood Armoire
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
and sides. The piece is fitted with four adjustable shelves but could be fitted with a rod for hanging
Category

Mid-20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

French Kingwood Armoire
French Kingwood Armoire
H 74.5 in W 55 in D 21 in
Art Deco Blonde Burr Maple Triple Three Door Wardrobe, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
amount of internal storage. The left side has full hanging space. The centre section opens to reveal a
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Rosewood Cado Wall System by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado, Royal System
Located in Miami, FL
can be interchanged and placed according to one's needs and desires by simply hanging them on the
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood, Maple

Terrific and Rare Pair of Norman Cherner Hanging Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sliding-door, hanging cabinets of birch and dark blue-laquered birch with incised grid
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Vintage 1940s American Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Birch

RARE Carl Aubock Hanging Book Case/Shelf
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare hanging book case/shelf with brass rods, cast brass hangers, and solid walnut sides
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Poul Cadovius Danish Teak Modular Wall Unit
Located in New York, NY
angled book display shelf and 10 book shelves with 6 wall struts and all original hanging brackets.Mounts
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20th Century Danish Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Burr Walnut Bow Front Compactum Wardrobe Of Smaller Proportions
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
match book veneers on the doors and top drawer is a very nice touch. The doors open to reveal hanging
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Oak Arts & Crafts Liberty's Style Bookcase with Motto
Located in Darwen, GB
hanging cornice above the frieze which has an applied motto reading "Judge Not a Book by The Cover." With
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Antique Early 1900s European Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Mid-Century Modern Set of Walnut Book Shelves
Located in Hudson, NY
wall. Each shelf has hidden hanging hardware on the back or wall side for a sleek floating look. Book
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Hanging Bookcase, Book Cupboard, Georgian, Collectors Cabinet
Located in South Cotswolds, GB
cupboard has typical Georgian inlaid marquetry and has adjustable shelves. It has a lovely top inlay of
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Antique 19th Century British George III Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

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Hanging Book Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of hanging book shelves available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and iron, all hanging book shelves available were constructed with great care. Hanging book shelves have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Hanging book shelves are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Art Deco and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Hanging book shelves have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Cado, Global Views and Edward William Godwin are consistently popular.

How Much are Hanging Book Shelves?

Prices for hanging book shelves start at $325 and top out at $35,413 with the average selling for $1,955.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Hanging Book Shelves
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Typically, the best way to hang wall shelves on a wall is through the studs. The studs are the strong vertical beams that form the frames of walls. You can locate them using a tool called a stud finder. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of wall shelves.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Typically, the best way to hang floating shelves is to install them into wall studs with screws. You can use a stud finder tool to locate the studs in the wall. A power drill can speed up installation. Shop a selection of floating shelves on 1stDibs.

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