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Jacques Adnet Book Shelf
Jacques Adnet Book Shelf

Jacques Adnet Book Shelf

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H 29 in W 26.5 in D 6 in

Jacques Adnet Book Shelf

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Gorgeous book shelf by Jacques Adnet. Iron shelf with leather wrapped sides. Great patina to the

Category

Vintage 1950s French Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Diego Giacometti Style Wrought Iron and Cantera Stone Book Shelves
Diego Giacometti Style Wrought Iron and Cantera Stone Book Shelves

Diego Giacometti Style Wrought Iron and Cantera Stone Book Shelves

By Diego Giacometti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rare pair of Giacometti style etageres / bookcases shelves in patinated wrought iron with owl

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Stone, Iron

Diego Giacometti Style Wrought Iron and Stone Book Shelves
Diego Giacometti Style Wrought Iron and Stone Book Shelves

Diego Giacometti Style Wrought Iron and Stone Book Shelves

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Stamford, CT

Diego Giacometti style patinated iron with four rough cut Cantera stone shelves. With whimsical owl

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Limestone, Wrought Iron

Adjustable Mahogany Book Shelves, Italy, circa 1957
Adjustable Mahogany Book Shelves, Italy, circa 1957

Adjustable Mahogany Book Shelves, Italy, circa 1957

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H 78.75 in W 32.68 in D 11.42 in

Adjustable Mahogany Book Shelves, Italy, circa 1957

By Feal

Located in London, GB

Shelving by FEAL (Fonderie Elettriche Alluminio e Leghe). Italy. c1957 Mahogany and aluminium, with brass details.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Iron

Pair of Wood and Iron Book Shelves
Pair of Wood and Iron Book Shelves

Pair of Wood and Iron Book Shelves

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H 48 in W 44.75 in D 11.75 in

Pair of Wood and Iron Book Shelves

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of wood and iron free standing bookshelves in the manner of Luther Conover.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Shelves

Materials

Iron

California Modernist  Book Shelf
California Modernist  Book Shelf

California Modernist Book Shelf

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H 60 in W 62 in D 13 in

California Modernist Book Shelf

Located in Oakland, CA

NIce designed display shelf of wood with iron exo-skeleton. From a local San Francisco estate. A

Category

Vintage 1950s American Shelves

Materials

Iron

20th Century Industrial Cart/Book Trolley
20th Century Industrial Cart/Book Trolley

20th Century Industrial Cart/Book Trolley

Located in Culver City, CA

Iron framed trolley with wood shelves.

Category

20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Iron

Art Nouveau Cast Iron and Wood Adjustable Book Shelves
Art Nouveau Cast Iron and Wood Adjustable Book Shelves

Art Nouveau Cast Iron and Wood Adjustable Book Shelves

Located in Minneapolis, MN

to bracket the top bar. These beautiful cast iron and wood library shelves were from the Galena

Category

Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Pair of Tomado Multi-Color Metal Standing Book Shelves
Pair of Tomado Multi-Color Metal Standing Book Shelves

Pair of Tomado Multi-Color Metal Standing Book Shelves

By Tomado

Located in Roubaix, FR

Pair of Mid-Century multi-color metal shelves with three removable and adjustable shelves in

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Iron

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Iron Book Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of iron book shelves is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique iron book shelves was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and iron. Find 19 antique and vintage iron book shelves at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Iron book shelves have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of iron book shelves to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, modern and industrial iron book shelves are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iron book shelves over the years, but those made by Davis Cabinet Company, Detlef Meyer Voggenreiter and Global Views are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Iron Book Shelves?

Prices for iron book shelves start at $190 and top out at $32,500 with the average selling for $4,025.

Finding the Right Shelves for You

From valuable historical memorabilia to rare architectural models to priceless family photos, there’s no shortage of collectibles and curiosities worthy of adorning your home. Why not take the time to find the ideal antique, new or vintage shelves for your treasured trinkets?

For every space and object, there’s sure to be a wall-mounted or sturdy floor solution that matches your shelving needs on 1stDibs. And while shelves should technically stick out from your wall, they shouldn’t from the rest of your decor.

Because you can find shelves made with a wide variety of materials today, everything from teak to brass, your shelving can seamlessly support your existing color scheme and design style. An arrangement of shelves from floor to ceiling can turn your wall into a proud storage space for displaying artwork, decorative objects and books. Options abound with regard to shelving for the latter, as furniture designers know that literature creates an inviting atmosphere in any room, and one of the simplest ways to integrate books into an interior design is with the right shelves or bookcase.

Elegant shelving is a must for a happy home office or library, but a sharp shelving system can freshen up virtually any room in your home. Proudly display your vintage dinner plates and other tableware with open shelving in the kitchen or tuck away linens in big baskets on shelves in your bathroom if you’re navigating life without a proper linen closet.

On 1stDibs, find a wide range of shelves that includes everything from mid-century modern floating shelves to decorative Chinese shelves dating from the 18th century to contemporary statement-making structures that are as provocative as they are convenient.

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