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Architectural French Mid-Century Library Shelving
Located in London, GB
A scarce set of library shelving in well designed geometric forms.
The pair can be combined to
Category
Mid-20th Century French Shelves
Materials
Steel
19th Century English Open Library Caddy, Bookshelf
Located in Dallas, TX
fortune of a large library, one could place several books on the shelves and wheel it about the room to
Category
Antique 1890s English British Colonial Shelves
Materials
Sycamore
Robert Charroy, Wall Desk/Library, France, 1950
By Robert Charroy
Located in Catonvielle, FR
shelves snap onto the structure, the desk top is fixed with screws from below.
Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
‘Library Cart’ in Oak, Made to Order
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dovetailed three shelf library cart on cast iron casters.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Shelves
Materials
Iron
Large Italian Library with Integrated Staircase in Green Lacquered Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Very large wall unit, bookcase, library, lacquered steel, Italy, 1950s
This extraordinary Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
H 159.06 in W 148.82 in D 11.7 in
Carlo Scarpa for Bernini '795' Library in Metal and Walnut
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Scarpa for Bernini, library or wall unit, model '795', walnut, metal, Italy, design 1935
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Walnut Library Ladder - Antique Book Shelf, Rack
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French library ladder in a beautiful weathered condition and in good condition. It can
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish teak room divider modular vintage library bookcase shelf-system , 1960s
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish teak room divider vintage library bookcase
Modular shelf-system , 1960s
Bookcase - Mobile
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 94.49 in W 55.12 in D 14.97 in
1970s Danish Cadovius Teak 5-Bay Cado Modular Shelving System Bookshelf Library
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
32 pieces including the uprights, plus 50 brackets. These designer shelves are fully modular
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 79.73 in W 159.45 in D 18.9 in
Danish oak room divider modular library bookcase shelf-system by Henning Kjærnul
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish solid oak room divider modular vintage library bookcase shelf-system by Henning Kjærnulf
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 74.02 in W 110.24 in D 16.93 in
Fine Burr Walnut with Brass Gallery Rail Open Library Bookcase Etagere Whatnot
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
rail and original porcelain castors, open library bookcase Etagere
A very decorative and well made
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 40.95 in W 45.28 in D 14.97 in
2023 Z-Shelf Kit 4 Library Left MO by Ron Arad for Moroso
By Ron Arad, Moroso
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in Italy circa 2023. The shelves are made completely of black sheet steel. The listed price includes
Category
2010s Italian Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Library Shelf System Hook System by Pagani and Angelo Perversi, Italy, 1987
Located in Vienna, AT
" x 39.37" x 12.99".
Very rare Library shelf system by Luciano Pagani and Angelo Perversi, produced
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
H 82.32 in W 39.37 in D 12.99 in
2023 Ron Arad for Moroso Z Shelf Kit Set of 4 Library Right
By Moroso, Ron Arad
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in Italy circa 2023. The shelves are made completely of black sheet steel. The listed price includes
Category
2010s Italian Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Bookcase Library
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian walnut, carved, three shelves and two side doors bookcase, with great details
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
PAIR MAHOGANY OPEN DWARF LIBRARY BOOKCASES ADJUSTABLE SHELVES j1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Pair Of Hardwood Open Dwarf Library Bookcases With One
Category
20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
Flamed Hardwood Bevan Funnell Glass Shelves with Lights Library Boocase Cabinet
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
shelves and large spot light library bookcase or display cabinet
A very good looking and well made
Category
20th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
H 83.08 in W 21.66 in D 18.71 in
Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian walnut, carved, three shelves, open bookcase, with great details and frames
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 38.98 in W 47.25 in D 13.39 in
Mid-century Italian Carved Walnut Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian walnut, frame carved, three shelves, open bookcase, with great details and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 37.41 in W 39.38 in D 10.24 in
PAIR OF OPEN LIBRARY HARDWOOD BOOKCASES PANELLED SiDES HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE SHELVES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
and well made pair of circa 1900 English mahogany paneled library bookcases with height adjustable
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
H 74.61 in W 38.59 in D 9.06 in
Antique Italian Carved Walnut Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library Etagere
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian antique walnut three shelves, open bookcase or etagere standing on four great
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 32.29 in W 47.25 in D 10.63 in
Pair of Light Burr & Burl Walnut Inlaid Library Bookcases Adjustable Shelves
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this pair of walnut bookcases, made in England and features open shelving with one drawer and shelf, which are adjustable
so they can accommodate any heigh...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 34.26 in W 30.71 in D 11.42 in
Burr & Burl Yew Wood Faux Drawer Fronted Library Bookcase Sideboard with Shelves
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
drawer front and shelves
A well made and decorative piece, the bottom of the middle section has a
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sideboards
Materials
Yew
H 29.14 in W 49.02 in D 13.59 in
1 of 2 Victorian Period Dwarf Open Library Bookcases with Two Shelves Per Side
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 large dwarf open library bookcases circa 1880 in English
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 47.64 in W 83.86 in D 15.16 in
1 of 2 Antique Victorian Dwarf Open Library Bookcases with Two Shelves Per Side
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 large dwarf open library bookcases circa 1880 in English
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 47.64 in W 59.85 in D 15.16 in
Open Library Bookshelves
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Pitch pine open library shelving,
English, circa 1900.
Small H 213, W 98, D 38 CM £495.00.
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Shelves
Italian Console Cabinet Library
Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
Elegant living room furniture forming a library or shelf, structure in ebonized wood and gilded
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Brass
Cast Iron Library Stacks
By Angus Snead MacDonald
Located in New York, NY
shelves.
Many sections available.
Each bay has 8 shelves.
Pictures are 4 bay units.
145 1/2" l
Category
Early 20th Century American Shelves
Materials
Iron
Richard Riemerschmid, Library, Munich 1898/99, Jugendstil
By Kohlbecker & Sohn, Richard Riemerschmid
Located in Vienna, AT
LIBRARY
Designed by: Richard Riemerschmid, Munich, 1898/99
Executed by: Kohlbecker & Sohn
Mark on
Category
Antique 19th Century German Jugendstil Shelves
Materials
Brass
Library Modular Floor Ceiling "CSS" by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
George Nelson (1908-1986) & Furniture International spectacular library modular floor ceiling "CSS
Category
Vintage 1960s American Shelves
Rare Willy Rizzo Library for Cidue, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Cidue
Located in L'Escala, ES
Beautiful and rare Willy Rizzo library or storage cabinet manufactured in Italy in 1970s by Cidue
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Crosby Library II Bookshelf Bookcase in Hand-Painted Steel
By Crosby Studios
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Not So General Gallery in Los Angeles is proud to present the Crosby library/ bookshelf / bookcase
Category
2010s Russian Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
1950s Brown Teak and Aluminum Library by Franco Albini 'g'
By Poggi, Gio Ponti, Franco Albini
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
library or room divider comes in teak and this example with two rows. Shelves and units can be adjusted or
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Sculptural Library "Natura" with Black Marble Columns and Ebony Shelves
By Atelier TERRAI
Located in Milan, IT
Modular library composed of natural and harmonious marble tree trunks arising from the floor to
Category
2010s Italian International Style Bookcases
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 68.9 in W 137.8 in D 13.78 in
Antique Irish 19th century Pollard Oak Library Bookcase / shelves / cabinet
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
shelves. In the bottom are two shelves enclosed by carved panel doors. The piece separates by unscrewing
Category
Antique 19th Century Irish Early Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 99.22 in W 50.01 in D 16.54 in
Italy Design Library
Located in Palermo, Italia
Italy design bookcase built circa 1950s from one of the best known Italian manufacturers in southern Italy.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Coating
18th Century Georgian Mahogany Open Library Shelves
Located in Malton, GB
These are a wonderfully simple and well made set of Genuine Georgian period mahogany open library
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Shelves
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
William IV Library Shelves or Etagere of Mahogany from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English library shelf etagere or trolley server of mahogany from the William IV period
Category
Antique 19th Century English William IV Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lovely Pair of Bradley England Library Bookcases with Height Adjustable Shelves
By Bradley Furniture
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
library bookcases with height adjustable shelves
A good looking well made pair, ideally suited to any
Category
20th Century English Other Shelves
Materials
Hardwood
H 69.89 in W 30.32 in D 12.6 in
Glass and Metal Three Tiered Etagere Etegere Shelves Library Console Cabinet
Located in West Hartford, CT
frame features gorgeous fretwork at top and clear glass shelves. Whats more, the bottom has a painted
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Library Four Tier Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mahogany four tier etagere w/three compartment top shelf on casters.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Shelves
Materials
Brass
Feal library, original from 60s
By Feal
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Introducing two identical Feal libraries, each crafted with a captivating combination of brass and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
Library Cabinet, Northern Germany, 1820s
Located in Greding, DE
Shallow library cabinet with three doors and old three-quarter glazing. The streamlined body is
Category
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Shelves
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Maple
Library/shelving unit by Pierluigi Spandolini
By Pierluigi Spandolini
Located in London, GB
Extensive library/shelving unit by Pierluigi Sapandolini for Genzini. The unit consists of 6 black
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Shelves
Pierre Chapo Library in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Chapo, Mid-Century Modern, library or shelving system, France, 1970s.
This important piece
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Elm
Marble Butterfly Library by Theodore Psychoyos
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
The idea for a series of functional objects first was born while the artist was building his own home on the island of Naxos. This was the beginning of an ongoing exploration, inspir...
Category
2010s Shelves
Materials
Marble
Unique Handmade and Sculpted Italian 1950s Library
Located in Milan, IT
A unique handmade and sculpted Italian 1950s library.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
vintage library cabinet wall unit bookcase Swedish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage library cabinet wall unit bookcase Swedish
Large library cabinet that can be placed in
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Shelves
Materials
Brass
Small Wooden Library by Guglielmo Pecorino, Italy, 1950s
Located in Quarrata, IT
Small library with wooden structure designed by Guglielmo Pecorini and produced in Italy during
Category
Vintage 1950s Shelves
Materials
Wood
1940's English Large Oak Library Shelving Unit
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s English Large Oak Library Shelving Unit
1940’s English Large Oak Library Shelving Unit
Category
Vintage 1940s English Shelves
Materials
Oak
Library Model Domino, Eugenio Gerli, Tecno Milano, 1966
By Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Berlin, DE
This modular system library is completely dismountable and holds its shelves without any screws
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Seletti Library Modular Wooden "Renaissance-Arc", White
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves
Post-modern Library Shelf System, Italy, 1980
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Vienna, AT
Graphical shelf system, Italy circa 1980
Very rare suspension, wall mounted shelf for large books. Well-sized black shelf with lots of space for especially larger books. It looks ve...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Rare Italian Wall-Mounted Library or Shelving System
Located in North Miami, FL
Rare industrial wall-mounted library or shelving system that is completely customize-able to your
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Shelves
Materials
Brass, Metal
Library E22 by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno Italy 1951
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Berlin, DE
Library E22 by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno Italy 1951
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Set of mid 19th century mahogany library steps
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Set of mid 19th century mahogany library steps circa 1850.
Good quality set of library steps. 3
Category
Antique 1850s English Regency Shelves
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Victorian Mahogany & Oak Library Bookcase Cabinet Adjustable Shelves Glass Doors
By Library Bureau Makers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
cabinet with fully adjustable shelves
You can fit an entire library in here, this piece is monumental
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Oak
H 96.07 in W 98.43 in L 96.07 in
1940's English Oak Library Shelving Cabinet - Shelved Storage
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s English Oak Library Shelving Cabinet – Shelved Storage
1940’s English Oak Library Shelving
Category
Vintage 1940s English Shelves
Materials
Oak
1940's English Oak Library Shelving Cabinet - Shelving Unit
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s English Oak Library Shelving Cabinet – Shelving Unit
1940’s English Oak Library Shelving
Category
Vintage 1940s English Shelves
Materials
Oak
Early 19th Century Gillows Library Etagère with Leather Top
Located in London, GB
An Early 19th century Gillows library étagère with leather top.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Shelves
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Library Shelves Cases For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of library shelves cases is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and metal, all library shelves cases available were constructed with great care. Find 1576 antique and vintage library shelves cases at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 75 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Library shelves cases have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Library shelves cases made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many library shelves cases are appealing in their simplicity, but Poul Cadovius, Cado and Franco Albini produced popular library shelves cases that are worth a look.
How Much are Library Shelves Cases?
Prices for library shelves cases start at $188 and top out at $250,000 with the average selling for $4,783.
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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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