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Vintage Book Rack, Anglo Indian, Novel Rest, Bookshelf, Art Deco, Circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage book rack. An Anglo-Indian, mahogany novel rest, dating to the Art Deco period
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Mid-20th Century British Shelves

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Arch Bookshelf Wooden Cabinet in Rustic Blue
Located in North Hollywood, CA
blue arch bookshelf with distressed finish. Traditional and authentic Indian wooden display cabinet
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Vintage 1970s Indian Moorish Bookcases

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Antique Indian Teak wood Large Container with Rustic Carving and Spoon
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Indian Teak wood spice container with rustic carving. Antique large Primitive spice wood
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Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Decorative Bowls

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Wood

Indian 19th Century Treasure Box with Brass Details and Partitioned Interior
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian handmade jewelry box from the 19th century with brass hardware, bracket feet and
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Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Decorative Boxes

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Brass

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

Solid Teak Hand Carved Colonial Whatnot Rack with Shelves & Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
piece which can be repurposed as a TV stand, act as a bookshelf or buffet. Versatile and
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Antique Early 1900s British Indian Ocean Territory British Colonial Shelves

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Teak

Antique Document Wooden Box with Incised Diamond Motifs and Wave Patterns
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian wooden document box from the 19th century with incised diamond motifs and wave
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Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Ancient Rustic Cart Wheel Mounted on Black Lacquer Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
An ancient Indian cart wheel mounted on custom black lacquered base with dark brown patina. Unveil
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Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Mounted Objects

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Metal

19th Century Malabar Jewelry Box Lacquered with Ornate Brass Accents from Kerala
Located in Yonkers, NY
This South Indian jewelry box, known as a Malabar box, hailing from Kerala, is a magnificent piece
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Antique 19th Century Indian Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Vintage Hand Carved Hard-Wood Elephant Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Indian elephant sculpture. Gorgeous vintage black hand carved wood ebony elephant. This is a hand
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

File Rack by Pierre Jeanneret, Low Cupboard, D.I.H. 074, Chandigarh, 1957-58
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
; 1958; 1950s; India; Cabinet; Shelving Unit; Mid-Century Modern; Bookshelf; Sideboard; Room Divider
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Wood

File Rack by Pierre Jeanneret, Low Cupboard, PJ-050202, Chandigarh, 1957-58
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
; India; Cabinet; Shelving Unit; Mid-Century Modern; Bookshelf; Sideboard; Room Divider; This double
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

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Wood

Antique Hindu Bronze Temple Horse and Chariot Statue Toy on Wheels India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
East Indian Temple Toys, Devotional Shrine Brass Horse and Chariot on Wheels, Hindu, Collectible, Cast
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Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Hindu Bronze Horse and Chariot Temple Toy on Wheels India 1950s Collectible
Located in North Hollywood, CA
of children. Antique cast brass iron horse and chariot Indian temple toy. The horse and chariot both
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pierre Jeanneret Pj-R-27-B File Rack / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
clear shape are visible. Material is solid Sissoo (Indian Rosewood). The file rack has a wonderful
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Antique Hammond's 6-Inch Terrestrial Globe on Stand
By C.S. Hammond & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the Library, Bookshelf, or Mantel! Date: 1927-1930 Overall Condition: It is in overall fair
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Globes

Materials

Wood, Paper

Horse and Rider Solid Cast Bronze Bookends
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
PM craftsmen. Cowboys riding bucking horses. Great for any office, bookshelf or western setting
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Early 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze

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Chinese 19th Century Red Lacquered Treasure Chest Box with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese red lacquered treasure chest box from the 19th century, with brass hardware. Born in China during the 19th century, this elegant treasure chest features a red lacquered sur...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Victorian Inlaid Box with Mother of Pearl
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century walnut box with band inlay, band inlay and felt interior.
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Large antique oak Globe Wernicke bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Large antique oak Globe Wernicke bookcase consisting of 21 stackable parts. Completely in perfect condition. In beautiful light oak color Origin: England Period: Approx. 1900 Size 2...
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Antique Early 1900s Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Large antique oak Globe Wernicke bookcase
Large antique oak Globe Wernicke bookcase
H 94.49 in W 102.37 in D 11.42 in
Antique Globe Wernicke Apothecary File Card Cabinet
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful and scarce antique quarter-sawn oak apothecary cabinet by high quality office furniture manufacturer Globe Wernicke (1899-1955). The early 20th century American made w...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Karl Johan/ Empire Meridienne/ Recamier in Carved Mahogany w/ Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptionally beautiful Karl Johan meridienne or fainting couch with graceful curves and foliate and fleur-de-lis carvings on the mahogany frame, with upholstered back, seat and s...
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Daybeds

Materials

Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany

19th Century Moorish Revival Bronze Architectural Model Panel
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique Moorish architectural model thin bronze plaque from the late 19th century. This architectural model features a symmetrical design, the bronze frame having three s...
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Antique 19th Century Moorish Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Antique mahogany Globe Wernicke bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique mahogany Globe Wernicke bookcase. Entirely in perfect condition. The cabinet is made up of 12 stackable elements. The lower elements are deeper (file binder size). ...
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Antique Early 1900s English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique mahogany Globe Wernicke bookcase
Antique mahogany Globe Wernicke bookcase
H 84.65 in W 68.12 in D 13.78 in
Large Globe Wernicke Bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Large impressive mahogany Globe Wernicke bookcase consisting of 24 stackable parts. The cabinet has 3 different depths. This is the so-called "waterfall" arrangement. This arrangemen...
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Antique Early 1900s English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Large Globe Wernicke Bookcase
Large Globe Wernicke Bookcase
H 92.52 in W 136.62 in D 14.18 in
17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases

Materials

Spruce

Louis-Philippe Chest of Drawers in Flamed Mahogany
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This 3 drawers chest of drawers is made of flamed mahogany. This is a French work from Louis-Philippe period. Circa 1820
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Antique 1820s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Style French Day Bed
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
3rd quarter 19th century or earlier Louis XVI style French day bed or window bench. Walnut, fully developed on all sides. Not viewed under upholstery. Turned, tapered & fluted legs. ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Louis XVI Style French Day Bed
Louis XVI Style French Day Bed
H 28 in W 73.25 in D 24.75 in
Daybed in Pierre Frey Embroidered Linen, France Circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Daybed in Pierre Frey Embroidered Linen France Circa 1890 Newly upholstered in Pierre Frey fabric on antique frame. 33”w x 60”d x 34”h x 17”seat
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20th Century French Daybeds

Materials

Linen

Antique Arts & Crafts Quarter Sawn Oak 31-Compartment Filing Cabinet
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Arts & Crafts 31-compartment file cabinet By The Federal Equipment Co. USA, early 20th century Quarter sawn oak, with brass hardware. Measures: 19....
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Louis Philippe Style Mahogany Meridienne, 19th C.
Located in New York, NY
Louis Philippe Style Mahogany Meridienne, circa 1890, with scrolling arms and splay legs terminating in paw feet, now upholstered in gold chevron patterned cut velours. 35" H x 69" W...
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Antique Late 19th Century Louis Philippe Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

19th Century Indian Wooden Box with Incised Motifs and Distressed Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique wooden box from the 19th century, with incised motifs and distressed patina. Topped with a rectangular lid accented with pierced concentric circles and half opening...
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Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Carved Teak Daybed Sofa
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely carved teak daybed sofa likely Indonesian or Balinese. Nice old teak likely antique reclaimed wood. We just acquired it out of a magnificent Palm Springs estate along with s...
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20th Century Balinese Daybeds

Materials

Teak

Carved Teak Daybed Sofa
Carved Teak Daybed Sofa
H 32 in W 84 in D 41 in

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1970s Indian Wooden Bookshelf
Located in High Point, NC
This wooden bookshelf with crown molding was made in India, circa 1970. The ornate carvings with
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Vintage 1970s Indian Anglo-Indian Shelves

Materials

Hardwood

1970s Indian Wooden Bookshelf
1970s Indian Wooden Bookshelf
H 79.5 in W 37.4 in D 15.7 in
Late 19th Century Indian Teak Etagere Bookshelf
Located in London, by appointment only
India, circa 1880. A late 19th century teak etagere bookshelf, with elaborately turned supports
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Shelves

Materials

Teak

Lovely Hardwood & Brass Inlaid Anglo-Indian Military Campaign Bookshelf Cupboard
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1930s Anglo-Indian hardwood and brass
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Vintage 1930s Indian Campaign Shelves

Materials

Brass

A Teak Wood Bookshelf
Located in Chicago, IL
This open antique bookshelf was made from solid teak wood and dates to the 19th Century. During the
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Mid-20th Century Burmese British Colonial Bookcases

Materials

Teak

A Teak Wood Bookshelf
A Teak Wood Bookshelf
H 84 in W 19 in D 13.5 in
Anglo-Indian Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
compartment. The desk is fitted with two bottom drawers. In addition, it is adorned with a set back bookshelf
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Anglo-Indian Desk
Anglo-Indian Desk
H 43 in W 36 in D 21.75 in
Vintage Native American Indian Birch Bark Toy Canoe
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage American Indian Canoe toy model made of birch bark from the Northern Woodland areas of the
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Vintage 1950s American Native American Objects

Pierre Jeanneret File Rack '1955' with Original Stencil Marks D.I.H.2
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
storage design in solid Indian Rosewood (Sisso). This model has its rare and original stencil D.I.H.2
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Pierre Jeanneret, File Rack, Authentic PJ-R-27-B Teak 5-Hole Rack
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hasselt, VLI
"file rack” by Pierre Jeanneret, usually made in solid sisso (Indian rosewood) or teak, was created for
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret, File Rack PJ-R-27-A, circa 1956, Mid-Century Modern, Marks
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hasselt, VLI
"file rack” by Pierre Jeanneret, usually made in solid sisso (Indian rosewood) or teak, was created for
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

American Civil War Era Black Metal Ballot Box by Geo Barnard & Company, 1800s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
between polling places. It is possible that this box was used for women’s votes or Indian votes in rural
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Political and Pat...

Materials

Metal, Tin

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-27-B File Rack / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
shape is visible. Material is solid Sissoo (Indian Rosewood). All wooden parts are authentic Mid-Century
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Gilbert Rohde East Indian Laurel Bookshelf
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
East Indian Laurel veneer connected by two brass columns, raised on a plinth base, circa 1934, American
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

A British Colonial Bookshelf
Located in Chicago, IL
. During the British Empire in India and Burma much furniture was made in the Anglo-Indian style using
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Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Teak

A British Colonial Bookshelf
A British Colonial Bookshelf
H 98.5 in W 62.5 in D 19 in
Vintage Green Glass Elephants Group Sculptures
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
vintage group of elephant is just gorgeous. Sure to add some vintage charm to your desk or bookshelf no
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Vintage 1950s Indian Anglo Raj Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-27-B File Rack / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
shape is visible. Material is solid Sissoo (Indian Rosewood). All wooden parts are authentic Mid-Century
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

19th Century Anglo-Indian Rosewood Bookshelf
Located in Long Island City, NY
1840'S-50'S Anglo-Indian rosewood regency style open bookshelf
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Antique 19th Century Indian Bookcases

GILBERT ROHDE American Art Deco East Indian Laurel Bookshelf
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Gilbert Rohde (1894 – 1944) designed this rare three level bookshelf for the Herman Miller
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20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Indian Weaving Wheel
Located in San Francisco, CA
a black wood stand. Unusual accessory can be placed on a bookshelf or on a console table
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Vintage 1910s Indian More Furniture and Collectibles

Indian Weaving Wheel
Indian Weaving Wheel
H 26.5 in W 21.5 in D 5 in
Indian Weaving Wheel on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
metal stand. Unusual accessory can be placed on a bookshelf or on a console table.
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Vintage 1920s Indian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Indian Weaving Wheel on Stand
Indian Weaving Wheel on Stand
H 24 in W 22 in D 4 in
Indian Teak Weaving Wheel on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
metal stand. Unusual accessory can be placed on a bookshelf or on a console table.
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Vintage 1920s Indian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Indian Teak Weaving Wheel on Stand
Indian Teak Weaving Wheel on Stand
H 24.5 in W 22 in D 4 in
19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Rosewood Etagere/Book Shelf
Located in Long Island City, NY
The etagere/bookshelf with three shelves and carved overall with floral and vine decoration.
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Antique 19th Century Indian Shelves

GILBERT ROHDE American Art Deco East Indian Laurel Sideboard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Furniture Company in 1934. Clad in exotic veneers of East Indian Laurel, the cabinet has door pulls of semi
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American Sideboards

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Maharaja Elephant
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Indian elephant with its trunk pointing up symbolizing good fortune. Mounted on a black
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Early 20th Century Indian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Maharaja Elephant
Maharaja Elephant
H 10.5 in W 13 in D 5.13 in
Indian Weaving Wheel
Located in San Francisco, CA
metal stand. Unusual accessory can be placed on a bookshelf or on a console table.
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Vintage 1920s Indian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Indian Weaving Wheel
Indian Weaving Wheel
H 22 in W 20 in D 4.5 in
Indian Teak Weaving Wheel
Located in San Francisco, CA
metal Stand. Unusual accessory can be placed on a bookshelf or on a console table.
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Vintage 1920s Indian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Indian Teak Weaving Wheel
Indian Teak Weaving Wheel
H 24.75 in W 4.5 in D 20 in
Indian Weaving Wheel on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
metal stand. Unusual accessory can be placed on a bookshelf or on a console table.
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Vintage 1920s Indian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Indian Weaving Wheel on Stand
Indian Weaving Wheel on Stand
H 23.75 in W 21.75 in D 4 in
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Indian Bookshelf For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Indian bookshelf you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every Indian bookshelf was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Indian bookshelf — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An Indian bookshelf made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made Indian bookshelf has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Pierre Jeanneret and C.S. Hammond & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is an Indian Bookshelf?

Prices for an Indian bookshelf start at $350 and top out at $21,250 with the average selling for $7,061.