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Oval Bookshelf

Allegorical French Empire Clock Referred to as "The Library Clock"
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
of a clock which is integrated into a column which also serves as a bookshelf. The oval clock base is
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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English Oval Wooden Bookshelf with Brass Decorations and Three Heights
Located in Marbella, ES
English Oval Wooden Bookshelf with Brass Decorations and Three Heights
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Vintage 1950s English Shelves

Materials

Brass

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Antique French Empire Ormolu Striking Library Clock
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Find many varieties of an authentic oval bookshelf available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and wood, every oval bookshelf was constructed with great care. Find 10 options for an antique or vintage oval bookshelf now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer oval bookshelf, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right oval bookshelf, those designed in Empire, Georgian and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one oval bookshelf that is appealing in its simplicity, but Helena Starcevic Ceramics, Le Roi and Officine Tamborrino produced versions that are worth a look.

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