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...
Category
20th Century British Models and Miniatures
Materials
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
Category
Antique 1870s Czech Empire Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Cherry, Spruce
$528
H 31.11 in W 20.87 in D 12.21 in
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
Category
Antique 19th Century German Victorian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Tole Painted Italian Lidded End Table Marblized End Papers 1940s/50s
Located in Camden, ME
, turquoise, and black highlighted by gilt accents, the piece creates the charming illusion of a miniature
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Tôle, Tin
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English Oak Miniature Library Bookcase/Collectors Cabinet
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th century English oak miniature library bookcase/collectors cabinet
Category
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Books
Materials
Oak
Mini Library Globe
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Miniature Library globe on wooden stand marked "Erd-Globus"
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
Category
Mid-20th Century British Books
Materials
Leather
H 3.35 in W 6.5 in D 3.35 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
H 9 in W 7.75 in D 2.75 in
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Iron
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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...
Category
2010s Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Wood
$356
H 22.05 in W 18.9 in D 10.63 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...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$520
H 17.5 in W 21.75 in D 8.75 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.
Category
Antique 19th Century German Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mastercraft Solid Pine Hand Painted Storage Cabinet
By Mastercraft
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage hand painted storage cabinet from S J Bailey and Sons Mascraft unfinished furniture.
The cabinet features two large storage drawers with dovetail drawers and a large storag...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Gilbert Manufacturing American Empire 30 Hr Mahogany Mantel Shelf Clock
By Gilbert Clock Co
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century Gilbert (William) Manufacturing Company Ogee style weight driven American Empire shelf clock. Made of walnut featuring gold and marbled columns, reverse painted ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
$409 Sale Price
30% Off
H 25 in W 15 in D 4.5 in
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...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern End Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass, Wood
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....
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel, Iron
$334 / item
H 18.12 in W 9.06 in D 8.27 in
Large Group of Cafe Chairs from Old Time Saratoga NY Adelphi Hotel
Located in New York, NY
46 ice cream style cafe chairs, originally from the landmark Adelphi Hotel in Saratoga NY. Hand-wrought iron frame with upholstered pad seat, seats show some wear, normal and consist...
Category
Early 20th Century American Romantic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
$185 / item
H 34.5 in W 14.5 in D 17 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Teak Wood Coffee Table
Located in Seattle, WA
(Available by online purchase only)
Vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut teak wood coffee table
Measures: 48 W ; 20 D ; 17 H.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
H 17 in W 48 in D 20 in
Antique Iron Floor Lamp with Original Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: New Linen Shade
Materials: Patinated Iron, New Linen Shade
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Vintage Mid Century Modern Clock
Located in Seattle, WA
Gold Toned Hardware. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Not Tested , May or May not be Operational.
Dimensions. 6.5 W ; 3 1/2 D ; 6.5 H
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Wood
Custom Made Leather Garden Trug
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate your gardening experience with this exquisite custom leather garden trug, designed by RIGHT PROPER, and meticulously crafted by a skilled artisan in England. Crafted from han...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Copper
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...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
$125 / item
H 37 in W 21 in D 23.5 in
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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.
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