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Large Art Deco Bakelite Book Trough by EBCO
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A fabulous 1930s Bakelite book trough by EBCO bookcase company, Made entirely of Bakelite, this
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Bakelite
Swedish Modern, Multifunctional Shelves in Solid Pine, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
, Stockholm. The Architect was Gustaf Dahl.
On the top 3 floors of the original building, in the book
Category
Antique 1870s Swedish Brutalist Shelves
Materials
Pine
H 4.73 in W 31.5 in D 11.82 in
Teak Book Shelving Rack or Wall Unit by Dekker for Tomado Holland, 1950s
By Tomado
Located in Delft, NL
large sizes and one shorter size
Five teak wooden shelves
Measurement is 1.30 cm wide, 69 cm high and
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 27.17 in W 0.52 in D 7.88 in
Industrial 5 Tier Shelf with Grid Shelves for Books or Usage as Seedling Planter
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
weathered, circa 1960s.
Great for usage as book shelf for large coffee table books or as planting shelf for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Industrial Shelves
Materials
Iron
H 45 in W 50 in D 20 in
20th Century French Bamboo Book Shelving - Vintage Wall Rack, Unit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
condition. The freestanding wall rack, unit is composed with three large, small levels. The small library is
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo
Rare Large Pilastro Wall Unit with Desk and Light
By Pilastro, Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
original condition with visible signs of wear and Some enamel loss. One of the tall book shelves has a
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Sheet Metal
Restored Rattan & Mahogany Display Curio Cabinet Etagere
Located in Van Nuys, CA
large 7' tall cabinet features three fixed shelves and a bottom cabinet that has three drawers for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Shelves
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century P.E. Guerin NY Cartonnier File Cabinet Box
By P. E. Guerin
Located in Forney, TX
bronze side handles. Having a brass hinged front panel which swings upward to reveal a large spacious
Category
Mid-20th Century American Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Poul Cadovius for Royal System Wall System Book Shelves in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large freestanding wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal system. With 4 black metal risers and teak
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 78.75 in W 96.46 in D 15.56 in
Italian Neoclassical Faux Marble Lacquer and Giltwood Open Shelves Cabinets
Located in Firenze, IT
yellow Siena marble these large cabinets feature beautiful calm tones lacquer that perfectly alternates
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookcases
Materials
Giltwood, Wood, Lacquer
H 88.59 in W 58.27 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Book Cabinets, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this pair of tall book cabinets was once used in a scholars' studio
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Charles Locke Eastlake Arts & Crafts Oak Dresser with Shelves and Carved Florets
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in London, GB
top with chevron back boards and four open shelves with turned supports and through pegged joints to
Category
Antique 1870s English Arts and Crafts Dressers
Materials
Oak
H 83 in W 72 in D 25.5 in
FINE THEODORE ALEXANDER FAUX BOOK LAUREL BURL OPEN LiBRARY BOOKCASE
By Theodore Alexander
Located in GB
is very large, it offers huge amounts of storage, the faux book doors can be detached inside as you
Category
20th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Large Vintage Pine Bookcase
Located in Leicester, GB
high, 32cm deep.
sizes inside shelves; maximum book sizes top shelf - 27 deep x 38 cm high, middle
Category
Vintage 1980s British Country Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Arts & Crafts Large Golden Oak Open Bookcase
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts & Crafts large golden oak open bookcase
This is an excellently designed piece, it is very
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
1960s Large Midcentury Glass Fronted Shelved Cabinet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s Large midcentury Glass Fronted Shelved Cabinet
1960s Large midcentury Glass Fronted Shelved
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Cabinets
Materials
Glass
Restored Large 1940s Rattan and Mahogany Pumpkin Bar
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This large 1940s rattan "Pumpkin Bar" features a mahogany top, interior shelves and a drawer. The
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Large 1950s Elm and Birch Swedish Sideboard Credenza with Keys
Located in Leicester, GB
doors in a beautiful honey coloured, book matched elm wood. The interior is a lovely contrasting pale
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Birch, Elm
Large Late Regency Six Door Mahogany Bookcase Attributed to Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
enclosing adjustable shelves, the base with panelled cupboards decorated with book-matched flame veneers
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Burr Yew Wood Dwarf Open Bookcase or Sideboard three Large Drawers
Located in GB
, the shelves are all height adjustable to fit your book sizes
Condition wise, we have deep cleaned
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Yew
H 33.08 in W 60.24 in D 12.21 in
PAIR OF VERY LARGE 2.6 METER TALL BURR WALNUT DAVID LINLEY LIBRARY BOOKCASEs
By David Linley
Located in GB
provide you with the exact price.
These are as mentioned part of a large office suite, I have in total
Category
20th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 102.56 in W 37.01 in D 19.3 in
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Extra Large Metal Tomado Shelving Wall Unit Dutch Design
By Nils Nisse Strinning, Tomado
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Stunning Sought-After Extra Large Metal Tomado Rack: A Vintage Treasure
Are you
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 45.28 in W 84.65 in D 8.08 in
Vintage Burr Yew Wood Dwarf Open Bookcase / Sideboard with Three Large Drawers
Located in GB
, the shelves are all height adjustable to fit your book sizes.
Condition wise, we have deep cleaned
Category
20th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Yew
H 33.08 in W 60.24 in D 12.21 in
Wall Mounted Sit/Stand Desk "Muro" in Oak and Stainless Steel by Casey Lurie
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Wall anchored stainless steel rails support three wood shelves of varying depths. Each shelf serves
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Danish rosewood Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Nexø Møbelfabrik, 1968
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
versatile tall book case with shelves, cabinet and drawers, also functions as a high secretaire as the large
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
H 71.66 in W 39.38 in D 16.93 in
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in The Hague, NL
same series.
Loads of storage space in the large cabinet, and the wide top shelves are height
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 71.66 in W 39.38 in D 16.54 in
Danish Mid-Century Teak Credenza with Bar by Vantinge, 1960s.
By Vantinge Møbelindustri
Located in Asaa, DK
height adjustable shelves each. Large center compartment fitted as a dry bar with shelves and drawers
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
1950’s Swedish Cabinet With Nordens Flora Illustrations
By Josef Frank
Located in Turners Falls, MA
consists of two large locking doors with four interior adjustable shelves. Two smaller locking doors on the
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Beech, Paper
French Rococo Style Louis XV Bonheur Du Jour or Writing Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
shelves behind, two smaller drawers and a larger drawer. solid brass handles, in excellent original
Category
Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Italian Sphere Bookcase by Manfredo Massironi & Nikol International
By Manfredo Massironi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large, white vintage Mid-Century modern Italian bookcase made of hand crafted lacquered Pinewood
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
20th Century by George Nelson Bookcase
By George Nelson
Located in CANTELEU, FR
George Nelson's large bookcase, produced by Mobilier International and model CSS (Comprehensive
Category
Vintage 1970s Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Model FA-66 Credenza by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in Raleigh, NC
Large mid-century teak sideboard or credenza. This model FA-66 credenza was designed by Ib Kofod
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Teak
Chinoiserie Desk / English Library Table with Faux Bamboo Trim
Located in Dallas, TX
) writing board, drawers both front and back, adjustable book shelves front of desk, England, circa 1850
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks
Materials
Leather, Wood
Harry Ostergaard for Randers Rosewood Danish Credenza
By Harry Østergaard, Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
Large Mid-century Danish rosewood credenza designed by Harry Østergaard for Randers Møbelfabrik
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century German Biedermeier Wardrobe, Walnut, Bavaria, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Large Antique Biedermeier Wardrobe
Bavaria
walnut
around 1820
Dimensions: H x W x D: 210 x 141 x
Category
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
H 82.68 in W 55.52 in D 24.41 in
Small Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
shelves that will hold large size books and objects. Made from the finest quality mahogany and satinwoods
Category
2010s Renaissance Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Johannes Sorth, 1960s.
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Asaa, DK
large drawers, the top one has built in dividers. It can stand alone or be combined with other book
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
H 71.66 in W 39.38 in D 16.74 in
Vintage Danish Rosewood Credenza by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun, 1960s
By Gunni Omann, Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Rosewood Sideboard by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun's Møbelfabrik, 1960s.
Large and
Category
Vintage 1960s Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
H 43.51 in W 78.75 in D 17.92 in
Antique Swedish Secretary Cabinet 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Swedish Secretary Desk with open book shelves above the fall front desk and bottom
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Oval Marquetry Nightstands ~ End Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
porcelain lining inside, two open display or book shelves on each side, and four turned legs in the
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI End Tables
Materials
Bronze
Franco Albini Infinito Modular Bookcase
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
Franco Albini (1905-1977)
Infinito original book unit. Large modular bookcase made up of 6
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Guglielmo Ulrich Highboard in Walnut with Mirrored Door Panels
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guglielmo Ulrich, wardrobe, walnut, mirrored glass, maple, Italy, 1940s.
This large wardrobe
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Unusual Bill W. Sanders Designed Oak Chopping Block Cart
By Bill W. Sanders
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual and unique Bill W. Sanders design, a large oak chopping block cart, on four wheels
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Midcentury Sideboard in Walnut, Sweden, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
. Featuring three internal compartments, one on each side and a generous center compartment for larger items
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
Empire Armoire, Walnut Veneer, Full Columns, Brass, Vienna, circa 1815
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant large Empire or early Biedermeier armoire with original brass hardware and gorgeous walnut
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
H 79.93 in W 55.12 in D 19.69 in
Antique English George III Chippendale Period Pine Country House Double Bookcase
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Glasgow, GB
and ornate fret-carved cornice with large carved acorn topped urn finials above a dot & dentil moulded
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 90.5 in W 73.25 in D 21.25 in
Gino Rancati Rare Wood and Marble Sideboard, Published
By Gino Rancati
Located in Milano, IT
, made thanks to the technique of grising on wood. Both are unique compartments for storing even larger
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Marble, Brass
A British Colonial Bookcase with Bottom Storage
Located in Chicago, IL
This large antique book cabinet was made from solid teak wood and dates to the early 1900's. During
Category
Early 20th Century British Colonial Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Photography_Bookscape/Interior_MusicRAFF SQ BL, Ed. of 5_Max Steven Grossman
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
, architecture, art, and rock and roll.
Presented in large-scale formats, Grossman creates the illusion of
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
Materials
Digital
BAKER Georgian Walnut Bonnet Top Secretary Desk with Mirrored Blind Bookcase
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
" mirror glass arched double doors which are lockable that reveal two adjustable wood shelves. Lower desk
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 90.5 in W 39 in D 20 in
Photography_Bookscape/Interior_Music_RAFF SQ YL, Ed. of 5_Max Steven Grossman
By Max Steven Grossman
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
closely and overlapping, the crowded shelves spotlight each book’s title and cover image for a perfect
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
Materials
Mixed Media
Fine Early William IV Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Firmly Attributed Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
four sections, the top with astragal glazed doors enclosing four adjustable shelves between reeded
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
H 99 in W 89 in D 21.25 in
"Kadi" Pre-war Wind-Up Toy by Lehman Company. Germany Circa 1905
By E.P. Lehman Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
turn of the century Chinese men with pigtails walking along, while carrying a large tea chest for
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Tin
2.8 X 2.2 METER SAMUEL PEPYS 1666 STYLE LIBRARY BOOKCASE DRAWERS PART OF SUiTE
Located in GB
, restored, Victorian circa 1860-1880, Pine and oak very large Library Bookcase with Campaign drawers to the
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak, Pine
H 112.8 in W 88.78 in D 21.07 in
2.8 X 1.6 METER ANTIQUE SAMUEL PEPYS 1666 STYLE LIBRARY BOOKCASE PART OF SUiTE
Located in GB
, restored, Victorian circa 1860-1880, Pine and oak large Library Bookcase based on the original design by
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak, Pine
H 112.41 in W 65.16 in D 23.23 in
2.8 X 2.2 METER ANTIQUE SAMUEL PEPYS 1666 STYLE LIBRARY BOOKCASE PART OF SUiTE
Located in GB
, restored, Victorian circa 1860-1880, Pine and oak very large Library Bookcase based on the original design
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak, Pine
H 113 in W 88 in D 20.08 in
Monumental Irish George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, c. 1780
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Large Irish George III mahogany secretary bookcase, the upper portion with an elaborate cornice
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George III Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Austrian Wiener Werkstätte Bookcase/ Shelf /Bakers Rack/ Display Stand
By Thonet
Located in New York City, NY
Applied Arts in Vienna owns a large collection of Thonet's production and hold exhibitions showcasing
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Bookcases
Materials
Beech
18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire or Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
made with book matched veneer of mahogany and fine inlay of walnut and mahogany. In two parts, the top
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
2.8 X 3.9 METER ANTIQUE SAMUEL PEPYS 1666 STYLE LIBRARY BOOKCASE PART OF SUiTE
Located in GB
! This bookcase is part of a large suite as mentioned, in total the suite measures exactly 10 meters wide
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak, Pine
H 112.01 in W 152.37 in D 27.56 in
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Large Book Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of large book shelves available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and metal, all large book shelves available were constructed with great care. We have 347 antique and vintage large book shelves in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Large book shelves have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Large book shelves are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many large book shelves are appealing in their simplicity, but Poul Cadovius, Cado and Nexø Møbelfabrik produced popular large book shelves that are worth a look.
How Much are Large Book Shelves?
Prices for large book shelves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, large book shelves begin at $190 and can go as high as $225,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,850.
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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.
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