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Industrial Library Shelves

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

Oak Library Cart by Wyeth
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dovetailed three shelf library cart on cast iron casters.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Shelves

Materials

Iron

Oak Library Cart by Wyeth
Oak Library Cart by Wyeth
H 37 in W 30 in D 14 in
English Oak Pigeon Hole Haberdashery Cabinet Shelves or Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Early 20th century English haberdashery style cabinet of shelves or bookcase having 42 pigeon hole
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20th Century English Industrial Shelves

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Brass

Dodona Library by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, 1970s
By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Roma, IT
Dodona Library is an original vintage design work realized in the 1970s by the Italian designer
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Vintage 1970s Italian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Plastic

Industrial Rustic Distressed Metal Shelving Bookcase or Display Unit
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Mid to Late 20th Century Industrial Rustic distressed metal shelving, bookcase, or
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Shelves

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Metal

Unique stainless steel bookshelves, Anonymous French production from the 80s
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
the 80s. The library embodies the marriage of functionality, industrial aesthetics and durability
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Stainless Steel

French Antique Etagere Display Stand Cast Iron Base Wood Shelving Toulouse, FR.
By L. Dabos
Located in Wilton, CT
claw feet. Possibilities for usage today include retail display, library, kitchen, living area. Could
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Shelves

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Metal, Iron

Extra-Large Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System
Located in East Hampton, NY
Rare Industrial Italian wall-mounted library or shelving system that is completely customize-able
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal, Brass

Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System
Located in East Hampton, NY
Rare Industrial Italian wall-mounted library or shelving system that is completely customize-able
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Shelves

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Metal, Brass

20th Century Italian Industrial Library Shelving
Located in Miami, FL
A French Industrial étagère with nickel mounted frame and shelves made of Eastern European oak
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Nickel

Industrial Style Polished Steel Library Etagere Bookcase with Step
Located in Rio Vista, CA
features a highly polished nickel finish with 14 adjustable shelves. The industrial style frame has three
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20th Century American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel

1 of 2 Victorian Period Dwarf Open Library Bookcases with Two Shelves Per Side
Located in GB
other items, it is not included in this sale This is a worker day factory used industrial library
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Bookcases

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Oak

1 of 2 Antique Victorian Dwarf Open Library Bookcases with Two Shelves Per Side
Located in GB
other items, it is not included in this sale This is a worker day factory used industrial library
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Bookcases

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Oak

Important curtained filing cabinet / triple notary cabinet, France, Circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
professional furniture in oak, made up of 3 boxes closing with curtains. Inside, numerous modular shelves
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Cabinets

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Wood

French Art Deco Walnut Cabinet/ Vitrine/ Bar/ Bookcase with Metal Leaf Detail
Located in New York City, NY
the space. It can be used in a Brooklyn loft, French Modern, Moderne, Italian design, Industrial
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Silver Leaf

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Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Wall Sconces, in stock
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By Gio Ponti, Gubi
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Gio Ponti F.A. 33 Medium Mirror in Brass
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By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
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Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
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Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
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Gio Ponti F.A. 33 Medium Mirror in Black Brass
By Gio Ponti, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
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Large LUhans Indoor Outdoor Sconce
H 8 in W 8 in D 10.5 in
English 1820s Georgian Period Black and Gold Chinoiserie Chest with Stone Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Italian Mid-Century Self-Standing Corner Bookcase with Desk by Borsani, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Traversetolo, IT
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, England
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Louis XVI Style Panelling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
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Tiffany Studios Glass Decorating New York Monumental Interior Entry
Located in Van Nuys, CA
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Shelf Unit in Metal from Strafor, 1930s
By Strafor
Located in Brussels , BE
Strafor shelf around 1930 from a municipal library in France. This Strafor shelf has a shelf height
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Vintage 1930s French Industrial Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Metal

Shelf Unit in Metal from Strafor, 1930s
Shelf Unit in Metal from Strafor, 1930s
H 88.59 in W 40.56 in D 11.82 in
Shelf Unit in Metal from Strafor, 1930s
By Strafor
Located in Brussels , BE
Strafor shelf around 1930 from a municipal library in France. This Strafor shelf has a shelf height
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Vintage 1930s French Industrial Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Metal

Shelf Unit in Metal from Strafor, 1930s
Shelf Unit in Metal from Strafor, 1930s
H 88.59 in W 74.81 in D 11.82 in
Industrial 1912 Carnegie Library Freestanding Steel Bookshelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the mezzanine of the Traverse City Library. The unit has been stripped and coated in clear satin
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20th Century American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

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Steel

Steel and Leather Adjustable Library Shelving
Located in Jefferson, NY
available in a 'dark chocolate' brown or black color. Shelves are created with a structure that lifts from
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Bookcases

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Metal, Steel

Library Bureau Sole Makers Industrial Brushed Steel Office Storage Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, brushed steel, office, document storage cabinet or safe by Library Bureau SoleMakers
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Cabinets

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Steel, Brass

Rare Italian Wall-Mounted Library or Shelving System
Located in East Hampton, NY
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Vintage 1950s Italian Shelves

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Brass, Metal

Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System
Located in East Hampton, NY
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Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System
Located in East Hampton, NY
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal, Brass

PAIR OF ORANGE METAL INDUSTRIAL ADJUSTABLE STORAGE SHELVES
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of heavy duty industrial orange painted steel rolling shelving storage units, with notched
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Vintage 1940s American Bookcases

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Steel

Large Shelving Unit with Rolling Library Ladder, circa 1920
Located in Surrey, BC
rolling library-style ladder, and features multiple open shelves backed by bead board. The large cabinet
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Vintage 1920s Canadian Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

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Oak, Pine

Two Lips Vago Congresso Shelves, Italy, 1960
By Lips Vago
Located in London, GB
These modest and strong shelves were manufactured by Lips Vago: a joining of the Italian blacksmith
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Two Lips Vago Congresso Shelves, Italy, 1960
Two Lips Vago Congresso Shelves, Italy, 1960
H 86.62 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
LIBRARY/BOOK SHELF/BAR CART/SIDE TABLE ON WHEELS
Located in Essex, MA
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Early 20th Century American Bookcases

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Iron

Antique Glazed Bookcase, English, Walnut, Library Cabinet, Edwardian, Circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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Early 20th Century British Bookcases

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Walnut

Large Early 20th Century Apothecary Shop Cabinet or Bookcase with Sliding Doors
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
the home library as a bookcase. A two-part body crafted in pitch pine. Base section standing on a
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Early 20th Century European Industrial Cabinets

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Pine

Small French Hand Carved Oak & Metal Leaf Cabinet /Vitrine / Bar/ Bookcase
Located in New York City, NY
, clothing chest in a bedroom or child's room, library, entry foyer, dining room and would be a statement
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets

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Oak

Carlo de Carli Important Desk in Wood Glass and Brass, 1950s Published
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Milano, IT
visible drop-down shelves for storing objects or books. Focal point, in addition to its elegant lines, we
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Rare Inlaid Cabinet Signed J. Leleu, France, Circa 1940
By Jules Leleu
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare wood veneered cabinet opening in front with three doors each revealing two removable shelves
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Vintage 1940s French Cabinets

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Brass

1960s Industrial Czech Metal Shelves
Located in High Point, NC
A metal shelving unit with wooden shelves from Czechia, produced circa 1960. This vintage shelf
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Vintage 1960s Czech Industrial Shelves

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Metal

1960s Industrial Czech Metal Shelves
1960s Industrial Czech Metal Shelves
H 55.7 in W 34.4 in D 17.5 in
Trio of Industrial Steel Bookcase Shelving Painted Gray, Green Great Patina Vin
Located in Topeka, KS
library or place to display your collections, whether it’s in your industrial loft or you are giving a
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20th Century Industrial Shelves

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Steel

Vintage Industrial, Bindery Cart. Original and Made in USA
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial, Bindery Cart on four wheels. Great for libraries, dens, offices, bedrooms
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20th Century American Shelves

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Metal

French Antique Etagere or Store Display Stand Cast Iron Base From Toulouse c1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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Antique Early 1900s French Industrial Shelves

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Metal Shelf Unit by Lips Vago, 1962
By Lips Vago
Located in Brussels, BE
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Vintage 1960s Italian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Metal

Metal Shelf Unit by Lips Vago, 1962
Metal Shelf Unit by Lips Vago, 1962
H 86.62 in W 78.75 in D 14.97 in
Commercial Industrial Wall Mount Hat Coat Rack Shelf
Located in New York, NY
Great industrial wall mount shelf, having two levels of shelves, and three rows of hooks
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Hat Racks and Stands

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Steel, Iron

Industrial Steel Bookcase Shelving Painted Great Patina Vintage
Located in Topeka, KS
best library or place to display your collections, whether it’s in your industrial loft or you are
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20th Century American Industrial Bookcases

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Steel

Antique Turn of the Century Industrial Oak & Iron Book Dictionary Bible Stand
Located in Lafayette, IN
Victorian period library/bible/dictionary stand with a great industrial look! Features
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Antique Early 1900s Industrial Magazine Racks and Stands

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Iron

Industrial Army Green Metal Barrister Five Section Stacking Bookcase with Glass
Located in Topeka, KS
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Bookcases

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Steel

Antique English William IV Flame Mahogany Library Breakfront Bookcase 19th C
Located in London, GB
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Antique 1830s Bookcases

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Antique Victorian 10ft Four Door Burr Walnut Library Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
library bookcase, attributed to Lamb of Manchester, Circa 1850 in date. This magnificent bookcase is
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Pierluigi Spadolini Mid-Century Modern Walnut Libraries with Brass Details, Pair
By Pierluigi Spandolini
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
The two lower doors are made with the breadsticks technique. Three fixed shelves and two adjustable
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass

Stunning Minimalist Three Tiered Rectangular End / Side Table
Located in New York City, NY
cubist design in a deep cognac /dark amber colored mahogany with central shaft dissecting the shelves and
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Late 20th Century Minimalist End Tables

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Mahogany

Stunning Rectangular, Three Tiered Mahogany End / Side Table
Located in New York City, NY
, serving tables, side tables, sofa tables, library table, occasional table... Industrial Design, Tribal
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Adjustable Industrial Library Shelves
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall-mount modular bookshelves with easy to adjust shelves.
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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Shelves

Adjustable Industrial Library Shelves
Adjustable Industrial Library Shelves
H 90 in W 30.25 in D 11 in
Old Folding Stepladder Made of Wood, France, circa 1930
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
and polished). Very nice patina and rare model, perfect for a decorative shelf (library, plants etc…).
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Vintage 1930s French Industrial Shelves

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Wood

Antique Industrial cast iron Library Bookshelves by Snead & Co.
Located in Hudson, NY
a rare set of antique cast iron library bookshelves designed by Angus Snead Macdonald and built by
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Early 20th Century American Bookcases

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Iron

Antique Cast Iron Archival Library Bookcase by Snead
By Snead and Co., Angus Snead MacDonald
Located in Hudson, NY
A rare set of antique cast iron archival library bookcases by Snead & Co. These impressive cast
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Bookcases

Antique Cast Iron Archival Library Bookcase by Snead
By Angus Snead MacDonald
Located in Hudson, NY
A rare set of antique cast iron archival library bookcases by Snead & Co. These impressive cast
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Vintage 1910s American Industrial Bookcases

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Iron

EARLY1900'S CENTURY LIBRARY CABINET
Located in New York, NY
Industrial library cabinet with 2 bottom sliding doors and 6 shelves.
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Early 20th Century French Bookcases

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Steel

Antique Industrial Cast Iron Archival Bookcase
Located in Hudson, NY
an exceptional antique cast iron bookcase. 84" tall with 8 adjustable steel shelves. fantastic
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Early 20th Century American Bookcases

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Iron, Steel

Congresso Bookshelves by Lips Vago
By Lips Vago
Located in Savona, IT
high technology, the Lips Vago Congresso Library today stands out for its unmistakable line. In 1968 he
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Congresso Bookshelves by Lips Vago
Congresso Bookshelves by Lips Vago
H 86.62 in W 64.57 in D 14.97 in
Large and Narrow Industrial Blackened Iron and Steel Bookcase or Etagere
Located in Oaks, PA
with four 10 inch deep shelves flanked by "X" motif columns. The bookcase is modeled after 19th century
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20th Century Industrial Shelves

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Steel, Iron

Three-Tiered Cast Iron Sorting Unit, circa 1940
Located in Portland, OR
Salvaged from libraries, offices and general stores, our collection of vintage case goods may have
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Antique Cast Iron Archival Library Bookcase by Snead
By Angus Snead MacDonald
Located in Hudson, NY
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Vintage 1910s American Industrial Bookcases

Antique Cast Iron Archival Library Bookcase by Snead
By Angus Snead MacDonald, Snead and Co.
Located in Hudson, NY
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Bookcases

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Industrial Library Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of industrial library shelves is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct industrial library shelves — often made from wood, metal and oak — can elevate any home. Industrial library shelves have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Industrial library shelves are generally popular furniture pieces, but industrial, Victorian and mid-century modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many industrial library shelves are appealing in their simplicity, but Artemide, Bruynzeel and Ernesto Gismondi produced popular industrial library shelves that are worth a look.

How Much are Industrial Library Shelves?

Prices for industrial library shelves start at $1,150 and top out at $35,135 with the average selling for $5,495.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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.

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