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Long Low Bookcase

Danish Modern Mid century oak long low Bookcase shelves on tapered legs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful simple Danish modern mid century long low oak bookcase. Has 2 adjustable shelves. Amazing
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Oak

Mid century Scandinavian low open bookcase in elm
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Scandinavian low open bookcase in elm circa 1950. Fine example of Swedish mid century
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Vintage Sheraton Revival Low Burr Walnut Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful vintage low open bookcase in the Sheraton style, with adjustable shelves. The
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Late 20th Century Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Vintage Pair Sheraton Style Burr Walnut Low Open Bookcases
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful vintage pair of low open bookcases in the Sheraton style with adjustable
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Late 20th Century Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Bespoke Asymmetrical Bookcase of solid walnut by Jonathan Field.
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
Low curved bookcase in English walnut with panelled back, can be used centrally in a room or placed
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2010s English Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Vintage "Tuxedo" Bookcase by Lane Furniture c. 1962
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don't miss out on this unique, low bookcase from the classic mid-century "Tuxedo" series made by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Danish Buffet Topper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Low media cabinet with sliding glass doors and teak shelves in a teak wood case. Over four feet
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Teak

Danish Buffet Topper
Danish Buffet Topper
H 25.25 in W 59 in D 11 in
Italian Display Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
glass shelves, on bracket feet. - Adjustable shelves - Long life low energy LED lighting
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Italian Display Cabinet
Italian Display Cabinet
H 78 in W 42.5 in D 18 in
Bookshelf by Vlasta Kubusova
Located in Geneve, CH
acceleration are no longer to be ignored. Extensive research into the direction of production and
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2010s German Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Bookshelf by Vlasta Kubusova
Bookshelf by Vlasta Kubusova
H 79.34 in W 79.14 in D 17.72 in
Kurt Ostervig Mid Century Danish Rosewood Low Credenza Bookcase
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Countryside, IL
Kurt Ostervig Mid Century Danish Rosewood Low Credenza Bookcase This credenza bookcase measures
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern French 1960s Long, Low Cabinet, Ameublement NF
By N.F. Ameublement
Located in New York City, NY
French four door long and low sideboard / buffet featuring dark brown ebonized accents, side brass
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Palisander

Gillows Antique English George III Mahogany Secretaire Low Press Cupboard
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Glasgow, GB
circa 1790. With a rectangular top over a concealed long drawer with sloping front, mahogany
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Atelier Linné x Denis Perrollaz, Elements Shelf
By Atelier Linné
Located in Paris, FR
This low arched wall bookcase is made of sandblasted pine on lacquer panel. This piece created in
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2010s French Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Pine, Lacquer

Atelier Linné x Denis Perrollaz, Elements Shelf
By Atelier Linné
Located in Paris, FR
This low arched wall bookcase is made of sandblasted pine on lacquer panel. This piece created in
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2010s French Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Pine, Lacquer

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Nightstand by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani
By Claudio Salocchi
Located in Weesp, NL
his long career he was internationally involved for more than fifty years in the fields of industrial
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

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Regency Open Front Bookcase - Mahogany Sheraton Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Viewings possible in our Hertfordshire warehouse - please contact for an appointment Gorgeous single English Sheraton style low openfront bookcases hand crafted from mahogany Hand cr...
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Vintage 1980s Regency Bookcases

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Pair Sheraton Bookcases - Walnut Low Open Front Bookcase
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Viewings possible in our Hertfordshire warehouse - please contact for an appointment Gorgeous pair of English Sheraton style low openfront bookcases hand crafted from walnut Hand cra...
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Vintage 1980s Sheraton Bookcases

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Vintage Pair Sheraton Style Mahogany Open Bookcases Late 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful vintage pair of open bookcases in the Sheraton style with adjustable shelves dating from the late 20th Century. They are made from mahogany and have beautiful sa...
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Late 20th Century Sheraton Bookcases

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Art Deco Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Very elegant credenza in solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The credenza consists of two storage facilities and a central drawer column and covered with...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

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Art Deco Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Art Deco Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
H 38.98 in W 69.3 in D 18.12 in

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Arthur Brett Victorian Style Painted Gothic Open Bookcase with Top Drawer
By Arthur Brett
Located in London, GB
A low bookcase in the Gothic revival style with fixed shelves below a single drawer. Panted in a
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Early 2000s British Gothic Bookcases

Pine Low Bookcase
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful long low bookcase featuring four glazed doors and two open shelves flanked by split
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Antique 19th Century Hungarian Bookcases

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Pine Low Bookcase
Pine Low Bookcase
H 38 in W 95 in D 11 in
Long + Low Danish Rosewood Open Bookcase Storage
Located in Kensington, MD
Perfect for placing under a window, we present this beautiful low and long bookcase. 4 vertical
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Rosewood

Striking ‘X’ Long and Low Mid-Century Modern American Mahogany Bookcase
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful long well made piece freshly refinished very nice and clean condition, nice beveled edge
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Mahogany

Long + Low Mid Century MODERN Danish ROSEWOOD BOOKCASE / credenza, c. 1960's
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Teak Danish Bookcase / credenza - Made in Denmark by Bernhard Pedersen. Plenty of room
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Glass, Teak

Low William IV Open Bookcase in Rosewood
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5576 Long and low William IV rosewood open bookcase, having shaped upstand over well figured top
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Antique Early 19th Century British Bookcases

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Rosewood

Low William IV Open Bookcase in Rosewood
Low William IV Open Bookcase in Rosewood
H 38.583 in W 59.843 in D 14.961 in
Long Victorian Open Bookcase in Walnut
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
R017 Unusual Victorian, walnut open bookcase of low and long design with upstand to the back
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Antique Early 19th Century Bookcases

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Walnut

Long Victorian Open Bookcase in Walnut
Long Victorian Open Bookcase in Walnut
H 49.606 in W 103.937 in D 12.992 in
Long Edwardian Mahogany and Inlaid Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4638, fine quality and very unusual, Edwardian low glazed bookcase in mahogany, having figured
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Long Edwardian Mahogany and Inlaid Bookcase
Long Edwardian Mahogany and Inlaid Bookcase
H 47.64 in W 96.07 in D 15.75 in
Pair Long Low Norwegian Teak Bookshelf
Located in Pasadena, CA
A Pair of Norwegian long low teak bookshelves with a raised box containing three adjustable shelves
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Bookcases

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Teak

Pair Long Low Norwegian Teak Bookshelf
Pair Long Low Norwegian Teak Bookshelf
H 32 in W 82.5 in D 12.25 in
Long Pine Bookcase/TV Console with Five Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique pine bookcases can be hard to find and so can well-made reproductions. Using design
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2010s Hungarian Bookcases

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Pine

Swedish art deco inlaid elm low bookcase by Mjölby Intarsia
By Mjölby Intarsia
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish art deco inlaid elm low bookcase by Mjölby Intarsia circa 1930. Fine quality low open
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases

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Victorian Long Low Panelled Ebonised Book Shelf Unit Hall Shoe Storage Unit
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A lovely old Victorian pine ecclesiastical bookcase with panelled back and handy storage shelves
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Early 20th Century Welsh Late Victorian Bookcases

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Pine

Antique open bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
design of this bookcase invites you to explore literary treasures. Its low stature creates an inviting
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Antique 1870s Bookcases

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Mahogany

Antique open bookcase
Antique open bookcase
H 40.16 in W 54.34 in D 16.54 in
Long Danish Teak Bookshelf
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic low modern Danish bookshelf made of beautiful teak wood. Original finish with two
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Vintage 1950s Danish Bookcases

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Teak

Long Danish Teak Bookshelf
Long Danish Teak Bookshelf
H 26 in W 60 in D 12 in
French 19th Century Lime Washed Oak Bookcase
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A low and narrow oak bookcase, finished in a wonderful lime wash, from 19th century France. This
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Antique 19th Century French Other Bookcases

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Oak

French 19th Century Lime Washed Oak Bookcase
French 19th Century Lime Washed Oak Bookcase
H 34.75 in W 52.63 in L 34.75 in
Monumental Custom Made Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase by Mill House Antiques
Located in Southampton, NY
Monumental custom made mahogany breakfront bookcase by Mill House Antiques. A stunning Sheraton
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1990s American Sheraton Bookcases

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Mahogany

French Art Deco Desk, Chair and Bookcase by Maurice Dufrene
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
very delicate inlay to all the corners of the desk and also on the bookcase of a swirl with a dot of
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

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Elm, Oak, Tulipwood, Amboyna

Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Iron and Blonde Oak Bookcase Shelf Room Divider
Located in Topeka, KS
boot! I just adore this very minimalist bookcase. Its long low style makes it a perfect complement to
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Iron

Sublime Burr Yew Wood Beresford & Hicks Two Drawer Open Dwarf Library Bookcase
By Beresford & Hicks
Located in GB
Yew wood open library bookcase with twin drawers I have three items from this suite, a long Burr
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20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases

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Yew

Rare William Baker Co Oxford Stacking Corner Legal Library Bookcase Minty Global
By William Baker & Co.
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale very rare William Baker Co of Oxford corner stacking bookcase
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20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

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Oak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-14-A Low Cupboard / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Chandigarh. We work here a long time with Pierre Jeanneret objects and are experts in that topic.  
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass

George Nelson Library Cabinets, Herman Miller
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A set of 5 matching low bookcases designed for Herman Miller by George Nelson in 1952. This
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

George Nelson Storage Cabinets, Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A set of 5 matching low bookcases designed for Herman Miller by George Nelson in 1952. This
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Important Pair of Edvard Thomsen "Nyantik" Cabinets
By Edvard Thomsen
Located in New York, NY
overhanging cornice molding, two long glazed doors, glazed side raised on a plinth base. Adjustable shelves
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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Vintage Chin Hua Low Dresser Credenza by Raymond K. Sobota for Century Furniture
By Raymond K. Sobota, Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
. You have found it! This long low cabinet is part of the original Chin Hua Collection designed by
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Credenzas

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Maple, Ash

Chinese Jade Green Salt Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, lingering beautifully on the low relief decoration to the jar's shoulders. Among the raised patterns are
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

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Ceramic

Chinese Jade Green Salt Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, lingering beautifully on the low relief decoration to the jar's shoulders. Among the raised patterns are
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

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Ceramic

Chinese Jade Green Salt Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
kitchen pot, lingering beautifully on the low relief decoration to the jar's shoulders. Among the raised
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Ceramic

Chinese Jade Green Salt Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
kitchen pot, lingering beautifully on the low relief decoration to the jar's shoulders. Among the raised
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Ceramic

Ib Kofod-Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik Danish Modern Teak Credenza with Hutch
By Faarup Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in South Bend, IN
separately as a low credenza or bookcase. The entire piece is finished on the back and could be used as a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Antique WH Gunlocke Quartersawn Oak Adjustable Swivel Library Office Desk Chair
By Gunlocke
Located in Dayton, OH
nation’s schools. Woodrow Wilson became the first of a long line of presidents to use one of its chairs
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs

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Oak

Long Pine Double Bookcase
Located in Baltimore, MD
two section long, low, example is beautiful in its simplicity; the reeding on the front stiles being
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21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Bookcases

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Pine

Long Pine Double Bookcase
Long Pine Double Bookcase
H 42 in W 84 in D 13 in
Impressive Large Elm Inlaid Scandinavian Low Bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautiful elm inlaid bookcase of large proportions, circa 1950. Three drawers above a single
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases

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Elm

20th century Scandinavian burr elm low open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality Swedish art deco influenced low bookcase circa 1950. Shaped elm top and sides
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Elm

Antique Polychrome and Giltwood Florentine Low Bookcase, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique polychrome and giltwood low bookcase was produced in Florence, Italy in the 1800’s
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Antique 19th Century Italian Bookcases

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Wood, Giltwood

Mid-Century Modern Single Long Bookcase Walnut American Studio Craft
By George Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage Mid-Century Modern low long single bookcase walnut American Studio craft. Beautiful
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

Bespoke Asymmetrical Bookcase of solid English walnut.
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
Low curved bookcase in English walnut with panelled back, can be used centrally in a room or placed
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2010s English Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

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Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long bookcase or cabinet with sliding glass doors. Removable shelves and finished back. Works on
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Low Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcase
Low Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcase
H 25 in W 72.5 in D 11 in
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak 2 Piece Adjustable Low Bookcase Entertainment C
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Scandinavian Modern teak veneer 2-piece adjustable low bookcase or entertainment
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Chinoiserie Decorated Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Chocolate & Design Decorated
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinoiserie decorated breakfront bookcase cabinet. An almost ebony chocolate background and design
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Jade Chinese Salt Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, lingering beautifully on the low relief decoration to the jar's shoulders. Among the raised patterns are
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jars

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Ceramic

Chinese Jade Green Salt Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, lingering beautifully on the low relief decoration to the jar's shoulders. Among the raised patterns are
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Ceramic

Jade Chinese Salt Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, lingering beautifully on the low relief decoration to the jar's shoulders. Among the raised patterns are
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Ceramic

Jade Chinese Salt Jar, c. 1900
Jade Chinese Salt Jar, c. 1900
H 7.25 in Dm 8.25 in
Jade Chinese Salt Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
kitchen pot, lingering beautifully on the low relief decoration to the jar's shoulders. Among the raised
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Ceramic

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Located in Chicago, IL
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Italian Coffee Table with Bar Made of Wood 1970s, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Oirlo, LI
space on the side especially for a bookcase. This looks very much like a low bookcase mill. The seller
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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'Titanes' Maxalto Dresser Antonio Citterio B&B Italia, Wenge, Bronzed Steel Base
By Antonio Citterio, Maxalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
dresser or cabinet is long, low and contemporary! 24" x 73" x 24". Like new condition!! A few words from
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Bronze, Steel

'Titanes' Maxalto Cabinet Antonio Citterio B&B Italia, Wenge, Bronzed Steel Base
By Maxalto, Antonio Citterio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. This sleek and stylish cabinet, credenza or sideboard is long, low and contemporary! 24" x 102" x 24
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets

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Bronze, Steel

Charlotte Perriand Bloc Bahut
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Perriand's masterpiece with the Nuage collection, a series of Mexique bookcases and Bloc Bahut. The long-and
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Bloc Bahut
Charlotte Perriand Bloc Bahut
H 30.5 in W 88 in D 18.5 in
English Blue Painted Long Low Bookcase
Located in Richmond, VA
English Blue Painted Long Low Bookcase
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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Long low mahogany bookcase
Located in Honiton, Devon
Very good quality mid 19th century mahogany long low bookcase English dating to around the 1850's
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Antique 1840s Victorian Bookcases

Long low mahogany bookcase
Long low mahogany bookcase
H 36 in W 69 in D 17 in
Bookcase Long and Low
Located in Honiton, Devon
Very good quality mid Victorian long and low bookcase English Dating to circa 1860s, having
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Antique 1860s Victorian Bookcases

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Hardwood

Bookcase Long and Low
Bookcase Long and Low
H 36 in W 84 in D 16 in
Long and Low Rosewood Bookcase Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Sleek rosewood bookcase or media cabinet with sliding glass doors. A very versatile piece at a low
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Rosewood

Long and Low Rosewood Bookcase Cabinet
Long and Low Rosewood Bookcase Cabinet
H 23.75 in W 71 in D 11 in
English Regency Rosewood Open Bookcase
Located in Salisbury, GB
English Regency rosewood open bookcase of elegant design and proportion. Low and long with four
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English Regency Rosewood Open Bookcase
English Regency Rosewood Open Bookcase
H 35.44 in W 66.15 in D 13.39 in
19th Century Large Italian Cabinet
Located in Badia Polesine, Rovigo
. It opens with a high body and a low body, the latter opening two sliding doors that can be opened
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Antique 1850s Italian Empire Bookcases

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Wood

19th Century Large Italian Cabinet
19th Century Large Italian Cabinet
H 90.56 in W 57.49 in D 18.12 in
Marble-Topped Light Walnut Credenza or Sideboard by Florence Knoll, Mid-Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
, rectangular white marble top with soft grey veining running throughout over the long symetrical base with two
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20th Century Sideboards

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Marble

Low Long Narrow Open Mahogany Bookcase with Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Here we have a very versatile and beautiful low bookcase with drawers that has lots of little
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2010s English Georgian Bookcases

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Mahogany

Low Long Narrow Open Mahogany Bookcase with Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Here we have a very versatile and beautiful low bookcase with drawers that has lots of little
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2010s English Georgian Bookcases

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Mahogany

Mid-19th Century French Cherry and Walnut Long and Low Open Bookcase
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
An unusual French cherry and walnut wide but low bookcase, circa 1840 and in great condition. Well
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Antique 1840s French French Provincial Bookcases

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Walnut, Cherry

Mahogany Bookcase, Library, English, circa 1830
Located in Honiton, Devon
antique bookcase is very desirable, being both long and low in design. A substantial and most useful
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Mahogany

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Long Low Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the long low bookcase you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and mahogany, every long low bookcase was constructed with great care. There are 8 variations of the antique or vintage long low bookcase you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect long low bookcase — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A long low bookcase made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular.

How Much is a Long Low Bookcase?

Prices for a long low bookcase can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,185 and can go as high as $3,850, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.

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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