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Miniature Libraries

Library Telescope, United Kingdom, 20th century
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable telescope came from the personal collection of Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023). While best known for his architectural practice—which played integral roles in the resto...
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20th Century British Models and Miniatures

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Brass

Restored Empire Small Cabinet, Spruce, Cherry, Revived Polish, Czech, 1870s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
and is made from a combination of cherry and spruce wood. Its design resembles a miniature library
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Antique 1870s Czech Empire Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Cherry, Spruce

Miniature Mahogany Library Clock, Thornhill, London
By Thornhill, Peerless
Located in Norwich, GB
Miniature mahogany library clock, Thornhill, London Miniature mahogany library clock standing on
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Antique 19th Century German Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Miniature Mahogany Library Clock, Thornhill, London
Miniature Mahogany Library Clock, Thornhill, London
$3,092
H 7.5 in W 6.25 in D 5.25 in
American Portrait Miniature of a Woman in a White Gown, Thomas Story Officer
Located in Downingtown, PA
: Miniature and Portrait Painter, Gardner Library,  Author: Merri Lou Schaumann. Born in Carlisle in 1810
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Antique 1830s American American Empire Paintings

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Ivory

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English Oak Miniature Library Bookcase/Collectors Cabinet
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th century English oak miniature library bookcase/collectors cabinet
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Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Late 19th Century Miniature Library Bookcase of Poetry
Located in London, GB
A late nineteenth century oak miniature bookcase, with a library of red leather bound books
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Antique Late 19th Century English Books

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Oak

Mini Library Globe
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Miniature Library globe on wooden stand marked "Erd-Globus"
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Early 20th Century German More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood, Paper

Pair of Library Steps - Plant Stands
Located in Manhasset, NY
Fabulous pair of miniature library steps. Fine solid mahogany with bronze trim on full casters
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Vintage 1930s American Stairs

Materials

Brass

Miniature Faux Library Drawers
Located in Riverdale, NY
Decorative faux library drawers made for desktop use. A silk tassel undoes the front faux library
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Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Wood

Miniature Faux Library Drawers
Miniature Faux Library Drawers
H 11 in W 12 in D 9 in
Miniature Vintage Language Library, English, Leather, Book Stand, Dictionary
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a miniature vintage language library. An English, leather book stand with five dictionaries
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Mid-20th Century British Books

Materials

Leather

Set of 40 Leather Bound Mini Books of William Shakespeare's Plays with Bookcase
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
leather. The books come with a miniature wooden library styled bookcase, and is quite sturdy. The books
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Books

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Leather, Paper

Miniature Gilt Iron Library Stairs
Located in New York, NY
A miniature, table-top sculpture of a three-step set of library stairs in gilt iron with a round
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Vintage 1970s Italian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron

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Georgian Inlaid Crossbanded Oak Corner Cupboard
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality Georgian circa 1760 inlaid crossbanded oak barrelled corner cupboard. A wonderful impressive rare quality period piece. Solid and strong, with no loose joints. Full ...
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Antique 1760s Georgian Corner Cupboards

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Oak

Georgian Inlaid Crossbanded Oak Corner Cupboard
Georgian Inlaid Crossbanded Oak Corner Cupboard
$764
H 51.97 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
We will introduce a low table that exudes the charm of the Meiji era. The low table was loved by craftsmen as a "cutting stand" during the Meiji era. Cherry wood with a rich textur...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
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2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
$925 / item
H 11.5 in Dm 6.25 in
Antique Chest in Black, Germany
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Antique German open chest/box in black from approximate 1860 presumably for the storage of music notes. Dimensions: 44 cm high, 71 cm wide, 51 cm deep.
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Antique 19th Century German Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique Chest in Black, Germany
Antique Chest in Black, Germany
$587
H 17.33 in W 27.96 in D 20.08 in
Robert Salleroli American Abstract Wood Assemblage Monumental Cabinet
By Robert Salleroli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Looking for a statement piece to add to your home or office? Look no further than this one-of-a-kind monumental cabinet, by Robert Salerolli, purchased directly from the original cli...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Birch

1920s, Danish vintage makeup mirror with jewelry storage, cherry wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1920s, Danish vintage makeup mirror with jewelry storage. Rotating mirror, little drawer. To be placed on a table or chest, etc. Original good condition. Exotic wood. Mirror is in ve...
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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Wood

China Table Lamp 'Black'
Located in Renton, WA
CHINA table lamp epitomizes an oriental spirit, an elder with infinite wisdom. The classic silouhette design intelligently comes with a DJ on/off switch built into the base of the la...
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2010s Taiwanese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

China Table Lamp 'Black'
China Table Lamp 'Black'
$690 / item
H 20 in W 14 in D 14 in
Pair of Ebonized Leather Rope Klismos Chairs After Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of large klismos chairs featuring a dramatic ebonized black lacquer finish and leather woven rope strap seats. The oversized chairs are unsigned, however they are made...
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20th Century Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Franz Hermle German Tambour Mantle Clock
By Franz Hermle
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Franz Hermle German tambour mantle clock. It’s case is made of wood. It is adorned with with some fine and delicate carved scrolls in the front. The clock face is made of w...
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20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

Franz Hermle German Tambour Mantle Clock
Franz Hermle German Tambour Mantle Clock
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
H 9.5 in W 23.85 in D 6.25 in
Vintage Hollywood Regency Chinese Happy Elephant Garden Plant Stand Side Table
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mid-20th century glazed ceramic elephant garden stool, flower pot seat or side table. Handmade of ceramic. Nice addition to your home, patio or garden. Also nice in your pool area to...
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Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

1990s Vintage Woven Leather Checkered Brown Side End Table Storage Glass Top
By Bombay Furniture Co.
Located in San Gabriel, CA
This woven leather and wood side table has interior storage and a glass table top. This is one of the most amazing pieces of furniture I’ve come across. The glass makes it perfect fo...
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1990s American Post-Modern End Tables

Materials

Leather, Glass, Wood

Small Restored Chesterfield Victorian Whisky Brown Leather Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian circa 1880 hand dyed Chesterfield two-seat sofa with fully buttoned base A very good looking piece, rare to ...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Banker Light Table Desk Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green enamel desk light. Bankers lamp 2.5 meter black cotton flex, plug and pull switch Also, available with US/UK plug Weight: 2.30 kg / 5.1 lb Priced per individual item....
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Pierre Paulin 'Boston' Garden Chairs for Henry Massonnet in Black and Red
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Boston garden chairs by French furniture designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Henry Massonnet/STAMP in 1988. Paulin was influenced here by (and built on the work of) Dutch "De...
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Chinese Antique Mirrored Vanity Kang Chest
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, 19th century Kang chest in solid wood with mitered tenon and mortise construction. Four mirrored screen doors and 2 full depth drawers. Middle doors open to reveal a lar...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Antique Mirrored Vanity Kang Chest
Chinese Antique Mirrored Vanity Kang Chest
$399 Sale Price
38% Off
H 21 in W 23.5 in D 14.5 in
Gorgeous Vintage Hollywood Regency Chinese Elephant Garden Seat
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mid-20th century glazed ceramic elephant garden stool, flower pot seat or side table. Handmade of ceramic. Nice addition to your home, patio or garden.     
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Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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Miniature Libraries For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of miniature libraries for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and paper, all miniature libraries available were constructed with great care. We have 58 antique and vintage miniature libraries in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Miniature libraries have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Miniature libraries made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Miniature libraries have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Louise Odes Neaderland, Fritz Kahn and Charles Haag are consistently popular.

How Much are Miniature Libraries?

Prices for miniature libraries start at $50 and top out at $80,133 with the average selling for $2,459.