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Long John Shelf

Edward Wormley Long John Shelf for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Long John Shelf can be used as shelf or console. Walnut wood
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley Long John Shelf for Dunbar
Edward Wormley Long John Shelf for Dunbar
H 11.25 in W 36 in D 13.5 in
John Stuart Walnut Mid-Century Modern Long Credenza Dresser Pull Out Shelf Mint!
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Stuart walnut Mid-Century Modern long credenza dresser server sideboard w/ 3 pull out shelf
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Widdicomb Faux Finish 3 Drawer Long Sofa Console Table Credenza W/ Shelf Mint!
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Widdicomb Faux Finish 3 Drawer Long Sofa Console Table Credenza Shelf MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Walnut

Extraordinary Pair of John-Richard Silvered Leather Credenzas
By John Richard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An incredible Pair of Large and very Decorative Silvered Leather Chests from John-Richard. Pair of
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Credenza Dresser by Bert England for John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous brutalist credenza or long dresser by Bert England for John Stuart. Bi fold doors open to
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Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Dressers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Signed Mid Century John Widdicomb Drop Leaf Expandable Rolling Bar Cart Tea Cart
By John Widdicomb
Located in West Hartford, CT
Having top with long drawer, shelf area, three stack drawers and cabinet door, accented by brass
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern "Long John" Coffee Table By Edward Wormley For Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long, low, mid-century modern, "Long John" coffee table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar features a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

"THE SURFER" 1973 Reprint of the Original 1960 Surfer Magazine by John Severson
By John Severson Productions
Located in San Diego, CA
" published in 1960 by surf industry pioneer John Severson. The piece is in good condition with light creasing
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Mid-20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Paper

Glenn of California Hostess Bar Cart in Walnut and White Formica
By John Kapel
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
John Kapel extended - 63 long x 20 1/2 deep. Lower shelf, pullout / pull-out drawer, walnut and white
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Walnut

Circa 1800 Carved Oak Sculptures of the Apostles, James, John, Peter, and Paul
Located in Dallas, TX
, John, Peter, and Paul. All of the figures are distinctly different, although they share some
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Antique Early 1800s European Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Oak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar 4-Piece Black Lacquer Asian Modern Modular Credenza
By Renzo Rutili, Edward Wormley, John Stuart Inc., Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
At 8' 4" long, this modular credenza by Dunbar is a sight to behold. The fusion of British
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Walnut Dresser by T.H. Robsjohn-Gidding for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
making excellent and long-lasting furniture, always featuring the absolute top shelf of design
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

A Stunning Edwardian Desk in the Carlton House Style by Maple of London
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dublin, IE
husks. The moulded and shaped upper section with centred shelf flanked with a pair of concave, sloping
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Bill, Composition, XXe Siècle (after)
By Max Bill
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
the elegant clocks and watches designed for Junghans, a long-term client. Among Bill's most notable
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1930s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Linocut

Bill, Composition, XXe Siècle (after)
Bill, Composition, XXe Siècle (after)
No Reserve
H 13.375 in W 9.5 in
Antique Lifetime Furniture Jacobean Gothic Spanish Walnut China Cabinet Cupboard
By Lifetime
Located in Dayton, OH
painted floral bouquets and applied acanthus carvings. Lower cabinet opens to one interior shelf. The
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Early 20th Century Jacobean Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

"Crystal Cloud" Wall Piece, Painted Metal, Silver, Chrome, White, Sparkly Black
Located in Wellesley, MA
" high to 10' long, there is an enormous range of possibilities with Letven's sculptures as pedestal and
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel

"Outer Orbit" Abstract Wall Sculpture Painted Aluminum, Rust/Black/Silver/Orange
Located in Wellesley, MA
" high to 10' long, there is an enormous range of possibilities with Letven's sculptures as pedestal and
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Wire

"Taxonomy" Hanging Aluminum Mobile, Black & White, 9' Tall, Dimensions Variable
Located in Wellesley, MA
' long, there is an enormous range of possibilities with Letven's sculptures as mobiles, pedestal and
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Untitled (Portrait)
By William H. Bailey
Located in Fairlawn, OH
repertory company” — along a severe horizontal shelf, or on a plain table, swathing them in a breathless
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1970s Realist Portrait Prints

Materials

Drypoint

Untitled (Still Life)
Located in Fairlawn, OH
, bowls, bottles and vases that he once called “my repertory company” — along a severe horizontal shelf
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Early 2000s Contemporary Still-life Prints

Materials

Etching

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Art Deco Style Black Marble Quartz Top and Oval Brass Bar Cabinet or Counter
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Oval black bevelled quartz marble stone tray, curved and rounded lines bar or counter table sparkling and sophisticated with black lacquered wooden and brass finishes, opening shelve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

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Marble

Stainless Steel Lunario Table by Cini Boeri for Knoll
By Gavina, Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally designed in the 1970s the Lunario table is a truly unique cantilevered table. The table top is a clear polished oval glass with polished stainless steel inset CAP which s...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stainless Steel

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silk

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuils / Armchairs, France Circa 1900
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An attractive & very comfortable pair of giltwood fauteuils, both frames showing arched crest-rails with upholstered backs, sided by padded armrests terminating to carved grips over ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Giltwood, Fabric

Antique Venetian Paint Decorated Secretary Bookcase
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A tall cabinet made in two parts in blue paint with polychrome painted floral and gilt figural decoration. With a serpentine baroque crest with a gilt landscape in the center cartouc...
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Secretaires

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Wood

Widdicomb High Double Dresser
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rare Widdicomb double dresser credenza. Solid brass pulls, dark chocolate finish, bracket shape base. Smoothly gliding drawers.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Widdicomb High Double Dresser
Widdicomb High Double Dresser
H 45 in W 70 in D 21 in
19th Century Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Cabinet
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning and rare 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale pagoda cabinets. This highly stylized hand carved mahogany cabinets features, glass shelving, pagoda gabled roofs, classi...
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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Pair of Leopard Parsons Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman, Custom
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of custom stylish parsons armchairs in the style of Milo Baughman. Newly upholstered in a fun-sophisticated leopard upholstery fabric. Down wrapped seat cushion with down back c...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet

Important English 19th C. Chinoiserie Breakfront Display Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An extraordinary Antique Chinoiserie Display Cabinet dating to the 19th Century. Made in six sections, mounted on a later base. An ebonized cabinet with overall fine chinoiserie gilt...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Rare German Rococo 18th Century Period Console Table with Marble Top
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very unusual and superb Rococo console table from the mid-18th century. On four carved legs with an X-shaped stretcher, overall with scrolls and dolphin-like sea creatures. This ex...
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Rococo Console Tables

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Marble

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Floor Lamp
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Floor lamp designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Features a "snack" table base consisting of brass legs, walnut stem, carpathian elm burl wood table top trimmed in walnut. Light com...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Custom Hide Upholstered Antique Fauteuils
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic 19th C. French carved and gilt fauteuils with elaborate crests with roses. Carved bound ribbed leafy frames and carved acanthus leaves on the arm ends. Raised on fluted cylin...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Hide, Wood

Hollywood Regency Louis XV Style Double Dresser
By Maison Jansen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Magnificent mid-century modern 8 drawer dresser with bombe front and corners with gilt bronze mounts. Beautiful flame mahogany veneers and inset marble top. The best of Hollywood Reg...
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of White Granite Urns on Faux Marble Pedestals
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of carved white granite classical urns with floral decoration on the bodies. Custom-made marbleized wood pedestals. Measure: urns are 26.5 tall 14 diameter pedestals 29...
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Antique 19th Century French Urns

Materials

Granite

Fine Pair of Classic French Style Figured Wood Veneer Cabinets
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly elegant and well made cabinet pair with handsome chosen veneers and a very interesting form. The serpentine shaped cases with figured wood tops, shaped side and door p...
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20th Century French Provincial Cabinets

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Wood

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John Moore Original Watercolor Painting Still Life Signed Large Modern Artwork
By John Moore
Located in Bloomington, MN
John Moore Authentic and Large Original Watercolor Painting, Professionally Custom Framed and
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1980s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Long John" 72in Hanging Shelf
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Houston, TX
Edward Wormley Long John hanging shelf in original condition. Matching "Long John" coffee table
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Bert England for John Widdicomb Half Shelf
By Bert England, John Widdicomb
Located in South Charleston, WV
Circa 1950's. For use on a credenza or sideboard as a half shelf or may be used directly on the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Classic Modernist Coffee / cocktail table (long-john) Walnut with woven shelf
By Lane Furniture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist, Mid Century Coffee / Cocktail table (long-john) Amazing Figured Walnut with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wicker, Maple, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Long John" Bench
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Houston, TX
12 h inches 63 w x 19 w x 4 h inches Matching Dunbar "Long John" 72 inch hanging shelf available.
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Foam, Leather, Walnut, Rubber

Vintage John Widdicomb Round Side Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a vintage John Widdicomb Round Side Table. Featuring a round top, bottom shelf
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Portrait of a Gentleman, John Packer in Blue Coat with Diamonds, Oil Painting
By John Closterman
Located in London, GB
Portrait of John Philip Packer (1655-1697) in a Blue Coat with Diamonds c.1686 by John Closterman
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of Antique Irish William IV Oak Estate Bookcases by John J Byrne of Dublin
By John J. Byrne
Located in Glasgow, GB
shelves to the upper sections and each with a removable shelf to the base. One bookcase with pigeon holes
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Antique 1830s Irish William IV Bookcases

Materials

Brass

wall mounted shelf by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Laminated walnut brackets support a solid walnut top. Shelf retains same details as the'long john
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Vintage 1950s American Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Walnut, Plywood

Antique American Industrial John Towsley Warehouse Work Cart Island
Located in Forney, TX
Antique American industrial warehouse work cart by The John T. Towsley Manufacturing Co. (1886-1930
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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Iron

Theodore Alexander Sir John's Castle Bromwich Antique Mahogany Parquetry Cabinet
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Forney, TX
A rare fine quality Theodore Alexander Sir John's Cabinet exquisitely handcrafted of reclaimed
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Cabinets

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Mahogany

Pair of Maison Jansen Desserts / Console Tables
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
From an old Brookville Long Island mansion come these documented fine French marble-top console
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Console Tables

Mid Century Vintage Oak Tallboy Storage Cupboard drawers Utility, 1940s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
, also Herman Lebus and John Gloag, in order to assure that the scarce available resources were used in a
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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Linen Presses

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Oak

Vintage Borghese Eagle Bookends with Black Base
By Borghese
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
is the same style as seen in photos of John F. Kennedy’s Senate and Oval Office desks. This simple
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Vintage 1950s Italian Federal Bookends

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Plaster, Paint

Vintage Borghese Eagle Bookends with Black Base
By Borghese
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
is the same style as seen in photos of John F. Kennedy’s Senate and Oval Office desks. This simple
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20th Century Italian Federal Bookends

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Plaster

Alex Katz Soho Loft Studio: Nesbitt drawing of 1970s New York purple, yellow
By Lowell Nesbitt
Located in New York, NY
the background, a long shelf and a rolling artist's cart hold cans of brushes, paint, rags, and paper
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1970s Realist Interior Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Coffee Table, Sofa Table, John Piper, London Skyline, Myer, Heals, Conran
By John Piper
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
John Piper, one of the leading artists in the UK abstract painting movement inspired by the work of
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Formica

Ola Desk by John Texmon
By John Texmon, Blindheim Møbelfabrikk AS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming and compact. Three drawers with locks and key. Built-in shelf. Long, elegantly tapered
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Ola Desk by John Texmon
Ola Desk by John Texmon
H 39 in W 40.75 in D 22 in
Mid century modern walnut chrome style of Knoll credenza cabinet
By Florence Knoll, George Nelson, John Stuart
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
/cabinet. It is a 75” long walnut credenza with 5 drawers and 2 cabinets and 1 adjustable shelf and 1
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Borghese Eagle Bookends with Black Base
By Borghese
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
as seen in photos of John F. Kennedy’s Senate and Oval Offices desks. This simple elegance in design
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Mid-20th Century Italian Federal Bookends

Materials

Plaster

Bill, Composition, XXe Siècle (after)
By Max Bill
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
design and precise proportions. Examples are the elegant clocks and watches designed for Junghans, a long
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1930s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Linocut

Bill, Composition, XXe Siècle (after)
Bill, Composition, XXe Siècle (after)
1 bid
No Reserve
H 13.375 in W 9.5 in
Belleek Porcelain Honey Pot with Cover, Shamrocks, Bees, 1891-1926
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
) had started in 1849 with John Caldwell Bloomfield, who was a wealthy land owner. During the Irish
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Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Satinwood Marquetry Inlaid Side Cabinet Waring and Gillow 19th Century
By Waring & Gillow
Located in London, GB
and Gillow, circa 1880 in date. It has a decorative raised open back fitted with a shelf above a
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Antique 1880s English Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood

Abstract Hard Edged Geometric Silkscreen Vintage Poster Max Bill Kinetic Op Art
Located in Surfside, FL
design and precise proportions. Examples are the elegant clocks and watches designed for Junghans, a long
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1970s Op Art Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

Antique French Marquetry Commode Sideboard Marble Top
Located in London, GB
decoration is fitted with a long central drawer with a smaller drawer on each side. It has three spacious
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Early 20th Century French Sideboards

Antique Victorian Breakfront Oak Bookcase from Kellie Castle by Garnett & Sons
By Garnett & Sons
Located in Glasgow, GB
plinth base with foliate carved moulding. Enough shelf space to store a run of books nearly 65ft / 20m
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Early and Rare Wormley Long John Shelf with Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sap Walnut Long John Shelf and 4 Foot Table. Hairpin Bent Wood legs and Shelf Support. Both Shelf
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Vintage 1940s American Benches

John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Two Door Cabinet, 1950s
By John Widdicomb
Located in Miami, FL
concave plinth. Opens to reveal one long and adjustable shelf; can add another. Doors open with hidden
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Vintage 1950s American Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Large Walnut Credenza by John Kapel for Glenn of California
By John Kapel, Glenn of California
Located in Long Beach, CA
Beautiful walnut credenza designed by John Kapel for Glenn of California. Clean simple design using
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Mid-20th Century Credenzas

Large Walnut Tambour Credenza by John Kapel for Glenn of California
By John Kapel, Glenn of California
Located in Long Beach, CA
An uncommon large walnut tambour door credenza designed by John Kapel for Glenn of California. This
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Mid-20th Century Credenzas

Teak ERGO Modular Wall Unit System by John Texmon, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Sacramento, CA
1960s Norwegian ERGO teak modular wall unit system designed by John Texmon for Blindheim
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

A Regency Rosewood And Gilt-metal-mounted Secretaire Cabinet
By John Mclean
Located in New York, NY
attributed to John McLean; executed in the most vibrant veneer throughout; the two tier mirror
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Antique 19th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Metal

Wrought Iron and Glass 1950s Bar Cart by Salterini
By John Salterini
Located in Hudson, NY
A very nice 1950s rolling bar cart in wrought iron with long vertical details around the center
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Wrought Iron and Glass 1950s Bar Cart by Salterini
By John Salterini
Located in Hudson, NY
A very nice 1950s rolling bar cart in wrought iron with long vertical details around the center
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Vintage 1950s American Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage 1950s Iron and Glass Console Table by Tempestini for Salterini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Hudson, NY
, with two long glass shelves and Tempestini's signature iron ribbon design under the lower shelf.
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Vintage 1950s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Vintage 1950s Iron and Glass Console Table by Tempestini for Salterini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Hudson, NY
, with two long glass shelves and Tempestini's signature iron ribbon design under the lower shelf
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Vintage 1950s American Console Tables

Iron and Glass 1950s Console Table by Salterini
By John Salterini
Located in Hudson, NY
, with two long glass shelves and Tempestini's signature iron ribbon design under the lower shelf.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Pair of End Tables by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in Oaks, PA
with one long drawer and original hardware. One lower shelf all raised on four tapering carved legs.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mahogany

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Long John Shelf For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic long john shelf available at 1stDibs. Each long john shelf for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect long john shelf — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A long john shelf is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made long john shelf over the years, but those crafted by John Stuart, Bert England and Drexel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Long John Shelf?

The average selling price for a long john shelf at 1stDibs is $4,100, while they’re typically $1,199 on the low end and $6,900 for the highest priced.