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Handsome 3 Tier Hanging or Free Standing Etagere Shelves
By Global Views
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome 3 tier book shelf or etagere that is freestanding or can be wall hung, having mahogany
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1990s American Shelves

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Iron

Original Antique Dutch Industrial Etagere in Iron and Slate
Located in Sheffield, MA
own shelves or ask us to help you to select or design to fit your project. book shelf, bookshelf
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Industrial Bookcases

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Slate, Iron

Antique English George III Chippendale Period Pine Country House Double Bookcase
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Glasgow, GB
pattern book ‘The Gentleman and Cabinet-maker's Director’, in good overall condition with minor small
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Bookcases

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Brass

Vintage Bamboo Side Table with Slanted Front & Under Storage
Located in Yonkers, NY
construction. The table is topped with a narrow rectangular surface, slanting subtly in the front for a
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Side Tables

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Bamboo

Antique Credenza, English, Burr Walnut, Sideboard, Display Cabinet, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
order Narrow breakfront form with delightful, sinuous corners beneath a dashing book-matched top
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Antique Early 19th Century British Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Italian Neoclassical Faux Marble Lacquer and Giltwood Open Shelves Cabinets
Located in Firenze, IT
, a big niche with shelf across the front and a very spacious compartment with a door below. Wonderful
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookcases

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Giltwood, Wood, Lacquer

Drexel Chinoiserie Campaign Style Off White Lighted Display Cabinet Faux Rattan
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
double doors) with antiqued brass plated rings or handles and open storage with a shelf behind each set
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Norman Cherner Double High Cabinet for Multiflex Corp.
By Multiflex Corp., Norman Cherner
Located in New York, NY
Multiflex Corp circa 1954. The Studio Group was featured in George Nelson’s Storage book and was a MoMA Good
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

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Antique French Rococo or Louis XV Walnut Full-SIze Headboard c1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Rococo solid walnut headboard, with a beautifully hand-cared detail at the top and probably made just before or after c1900. The headboard is just about the width of ...
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Antique 1890s French Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Pair of French Glazed Bookcases
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful pair of early 19th C French glazed bookcases. 1830. Reference: 8022 Dimensions 61 inches (155 cms) Wide 25 inches (64 cms) Deep 98 inches (249 cms) High
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Antique 19th Century French Bookcases

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Pine

Pair of French Glazed Bookcases
Pair of French Glazed Bookcases
H 98 in W 61 in D 25 in
Vintage George Nelson 3 Bay Walnut Omni Wall Unit
By George Nelson, Structural Products Inc.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful walnut and aluminum ceiling to floor Omni wall unit by George Nelson. features walnut faced aluminum uprights with one light, tambour cabinet, sliding door cabinet, desk ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

English 1880s Black and Gold Breakfront Two Part Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English two part black and gold breakfront bookcase from the late 19th century with Chinoiserie décor, gilded Greek Key and floral décor, chicken wire doors, drawers and additiona...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases

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Wire

Oak Art Deco Modernist Tea Cabinet by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen, 1920s
By P.E.L. Izeren 1, Genneper Molen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Modernist tea cabinet. Design by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen. Solid oak with original oak veneered frame with original macassar ebony knobs on bo...
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Macassar, Oak

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Donald Deskey Art Deco Vanity + Stool & Mirror in Highly Figured Avodire 1940s
By Donald Deskey
Located in Dallas, TX
Extraordinary vanity table with mirror and stool crafted from highly figured ribbon Avodire wood. Created by the Holland Furniture Company in the 1940s. Donald Deskey at this time wa...
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Mid-20th Century American Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique Swedish Tall and Narrow Original Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish tall sideboard in an unusually tall and narrow model with an uncommon function. Underneath the table top the sideboard has a large sugar hack attached. This is very u...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Sideboards

Materials

Pine

Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Low Kang Waterfall Table with Drawers and Brass Plates
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty antique low Kang waterfall coffee table from the early 20th century, with three drawers and brass accents. Created in China during the Late Qing Dynasty i...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

18th Century English Antique Library Bookcase Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin, IE
A magnificent George III period seven door breakfront library bookcase. Constructed in the finest quality figured mahogany, having a moulded cornice above seven astragal glazed doors...
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Linen Press
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine George III Sheraton period oval panelled mahogany linen press of a good color and patina: The cupboard with three cedar lined slides and oak lined drawers below, fine carved d...
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Antique 1780s English Linen Presses

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Antique Linen Press
Antique Linen Press
H 79.5 in W 50 in D 23.5 in
Vintage Indian Silver over Brass Flaring Urn with Stylized Hearts and Flowers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Indian silver over brass urn from the Mid-20th Century, with rich décor depicting stylized heart motifs and foliage on square base. Created in India during the Midcentury p...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Urns

Materials

Brass, Silver Leaf

18th Early 19th Century Georgian China or Book Press
Located in Charleston, SC
18th- early 19th century Georgian mahogany china or book press on original French feet. Two part cabinet form- bottom inlaid doors open to reveal linen slides. Very impressive piece ...
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Large Thai 1950s Green Glazed Ceramic Planter with Brown Lip and Tapering Body
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Thai green glazed ceramic jar from the mid 20th century with brown lip and nicely weathered appearance. Charming us with its large proportions and slightly weathered appearan...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Lifesize Chinese Vintage Green and Blue Glazed Ceramic Heron Bird Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese ceramic life size heron bird sculpture from the Mid-20th Century, with green glaze, blue accents and textured base. We have more ceramic heron sculptures available ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

George IV Mahogany Library Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
George IV mahogany library bookcase with brass castors.
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Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Bookcases

Materials

Brass

George IV Mahogany Library Bookcase
George IV Mahogany Library Bookcase
H 40.25 in W 26 in D 9.25 in

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19th Century Chinese Elmwood Book Shelf
Located in Central, HK
three shelves book shelf with simple narrow board apron and inward horse hoof foot square legs. This
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Elmwood Book Shelf
19th Century Chinese Elmwood Book Shelf
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H 72.92 in W 36.03 in D 15.75 in
Danish Book Shelf
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Excellent Danish book shelf with three long shelves. Narrow foot print, perfect for hallways. Very
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Vintage 1970s Danish Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Danish Book Shelf
Danish Book Shelf
H 32.75 in W 84.75 in D 9.5 in
Victorian Long Low Panelled Ebonised Book Shelf Unit Hall Shoe Storage Unit
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
natural pine wood on the inside. Could be used as a low book case, narrow table, low room divider or as
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Early 20th Century Welsh Late Victorian Bookcases

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Pine

Antique Library Book Trough, English, Victorian, Regency Revival Bookshelf
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
centre book compartment flanked by pairs of narrower troughs The divider's gently curved at the fore for
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Revival Bookcases

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Mahogany

Lectern, speaking reading desk, book table rack, Biedermeier style, 1870 Austria
Located in Wien, AT
levels, with 2 shelves and at the top there is a sloping shelf for writings and books, there is a narrow
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Antique 1870s Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Vintage Modern Five Piece Wall Unit Bookshelf
Located in Trenton, NJ
quality wood in a timeless mid-century style, this set features three narrower bookcases and two wider
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

1800s Walnut Wood Pulpit or Lectern from France
Located in Dallas, TX
has a narrow horizontal board which connects to a slanted form with a separate molding for a book or
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Antique 19th Century French Religious Items

19THC ORIGINAL BROWN W/CREAM PAINTED PUNCHED TINS PIE SAFE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
HAS GREAT STORAGE AND SHELVING. IT WOOD ALSO MAKE A GREAT BOOK SHELF. THIS CUPBOARD HAS WONDERFUL CUT
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Antique 19th Century American Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Industrial Wall Unit
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
) and 2 Linear Perforated Baskets. The Fourth More Narrow Section has Its Own Small Shelf, a Book
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Industrial Wall Unit
Industrial Wall Unit
H 59.25 in W 103.5 in D 12 in
Swedish Mid-20th Century Elm Tambour Front Low Open Bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
shelf for book or ornament display.   On each end is an aalto inspired tambour door, which rolls back to
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Elm

Antique Author's Chest, English, Secretaire Cabinet, Glazed Bookcase, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Gallery rail to the top, adorned with small brass finials Glazed book shelf upper, with adjustable shelves
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Antique Late 18th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Monumental Antique French Directoire Style Cherry Bibliotheque or Bookcase
Located in Birmingham, AL
to reveal a single interior shelf. Narrow, half round columns provide a framework for both the upper
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Antique Early 1900s French Directoire Bookcases

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Cherry

Antique Open Bookcase, Tall, English, Walnut, Book Shelves, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique open bookcase, tall, English, walnut book shelves. Edwardian, dating to the
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Handsome Theodore Alexander Walnut Étagère with Brass Lions and Single Drawer
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great looking walnut book shelf étagère having wonderful patina and stylish graduated shape from
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1990s American Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Figured Walnut Double Wardrobe, circa 1930, English
Located in Devon, England
slant. The veneers are wonderful offering light and dark tones. Book paged walnut veneered doors with
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Macassar, Walnut

1920s Narrow California Tile Table with Bookshelf
Located in Pasadena, CA
Great narrow tiled table with three California tiles and a book shelf across the bottom. Perfect
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Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Side Tables

1950's Danish Long Teak Coffee Table by Pontoppidan
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Southampton, NY
Copenhagen. Elegant long and narrow plank form with braced magazine or book shelf and chamfered legs
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

"Christopher Dresser, " 19th Century Hall Stand
By Christopher Dresser
Located in Long Island, NY
If you are looking for a hall stand for a narrow area here's the one. If you are looking for a rare
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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Zinc

Art Deco Aw Lyn Cocktail Cabinet Sideboard
Located in Lee on the Solent, Hampshire
automatically comes on and the shelf automatically comes forward, to display a mirrored, birch and walnut
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Aw Lyn Cocktail Cabinet Sideboard
Art Deco Aw Lyn Cocktail Cabinet Sideboard
H 44.1 in W 42.52 in D 13.39 in
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Narrow Book Shelf For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the narrow book shelf you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each narrow book shelf for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Your living room may not be complete without a narrow book shelf — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A narrow book shelf is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, industrial and neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. A well-made narrow book shelf has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Drexel, Global Views and Multiflex Corp. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Narrow Book Shelf?

Prices for a narrow book shelf can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $975 and can go as high as $20,265, while the average can fetch as much as $7,242.

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