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Zinc Book Shelf
By Francine Villier-levy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique shelving unit created by a Belgium designer, Francine Villier-Levy. This tall unit in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Neoclassical Bookcases
Materials
Iron, Zinc
Claude Vassal French 50s Book shelf Cabinet
By Claude Vassal
Located in Westport, CT
Claude Vassal Rare and Unusual 1950's Tall Multiple Colored Glass panel Cabinet Book shelf Unit
77
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Book Case - Shelving Unit
Located in Hellerup, DK
Cool vintage tall chrome book case from 1960-1970s. There are 4 smoke colored glass shelves and 1
Category
Vintage 1960s French Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Book Cabinets, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this pair of tall book cabinets was once used in a scholars' studio
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Long Carved Arts and Crafts Gothic Oak Open Book Case
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
sections, the top shelf is 9” high, the next is 10” high and the taller bottom section is 19” in height
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
14thC Tibetan Book Cover. Superb example- Unique Early Tibet Relic
Located in Ukiah, CA
14thC Tibetan Book Cover. Superb example. Evidence of likely having been turned into a shelf or
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Rustic Painted End Table with Drawer and Shelf 19th Century, FR-0289
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
with room for a lamp, water glass and book. The shelf below offers versitility and additional storage
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian End Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
PAIR OF VERY LARGE 2.6 METER TALL BURR WALNUT DAVID LINLEY LIBRARY BOOKCASEs
By David Linley
Located in GB
very tall Viscount David Linley Burr Walnut library bookcases which are part of a suite
Please note
Category
20th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 102.56 in W 37.01 in D 19.3 in
Murano Blue Daisy Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Tall Fan Shape Flower Vase
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
footed vase. Attributed to the Fratelli Toso company, with a similar vase pictured in the company book
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
H 10 in W 4 in D 7.88 in
Mid-Century Walnut Sideboard
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
veneer. Drop down door reveals a charming bar with a curved adjustable shelf for tall bottles. Interior
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Oak Bedside Cabinets This is a pretty pair of cabinets
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
in good quality Oak and have a shaped top with an open book shelf and a drawer below standing on slim
Category
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Night Stands
Materials
Oak
Pair of Vintage Large Brass Eagle Bookends
Located in New York, NY
furniture. Great on a book shelf or desk. Nice condition, hand polished, ready to use. 6.5” tall 3.25 deep x
Category
Mid-20th Century Korean American Colonial Bookends
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Teak Credenza with Bar by Vantinge, 1960s.
By Vantinge Møbelindustri
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Teak Credenza with Bar by Vantinge, 1960s.
Danish Modern tall sideboard by with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish rosewood Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Nexø Møbelfabrik, 1968
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
versatile tall book case with shelves, cabinet and drawers, also functions as a high secretaire as the large
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
H 71.66 in W 39.38 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Vintage Brass Eagle Bookends
Located in New York, NY
furniture. Great on a book shelf or desk. Nice condition, ready to use. Measures: 6.5” tall 3.5 deep x 3
Category
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Bookends
Materials
Brass
Rare Large Pilastro Wall Unit with Desk and Light
By Pilastro, Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
original condition with visible signs of wear and Some enamel loss. One of the tall book shelves has a
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Sheet Metal
Leather Bed Steps
Located in Annville, PA
either that top shelf in the kitchen or that book on the top shelf in the library!
Measures 19?w x 18
Category
2010s Chippendale Stairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Rustic Decorative Vintage Le Tower Eiffel
Located in BALCATTA, WA
addition for ones garden, interior book shelf or even Province styled bathroom. Very tall and structurally
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Statues
Materials
Iron
When the Distant Resembles the Near- Brad Howe Abstract Stainless Sculpture
By Brad Howe
Located in Miami, FL
be installed on a pedestal or table or book shelf.
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
TREE OF KNOWLEDGE Freestanding Bookcase in Solid Oak Sanblasted by Piero Manara
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Fratelli Boffi's manufacturing prowess, where each shelf becomes a branch of inspiration and each book a
Category
2010s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Oak
H 65.36 in W 18.51 in D 21.26 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard with Bar
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
offers an etched mirrored bar cabinet, cut-a-way center shelf allows for tall bottles while offering a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Scottish 19th C Early Victorian Pencil Veined Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
frieze, this is flanked by tall sturdy jambs both of which, are in book matched marble. (Each leg is a
Category
Antique 1840s Scottish Early Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Carrara Marble
H 47.45 in W 67.13 in D 9.45 in
17th Century Large Dutch Private Pew Currently Converted into a Bar
Located in Point Richmond, CA
.
Currently converted to a bar by a flat wood shelf covering the angled missal or prayer book ledge that runs
Category
Antique 17th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Religious Items
Materials
Wood
White Plaster Cast Native American Bust Sculpture of an Indian Warrior Chief
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
a book shelf. or display it on a credenza or side table where it can be seen and appreciated. It is
Category
20th Century American Native American Busts
Materials
Plaster
H 10.75 in W 10 in D 5.75 in
1970s Aluminum and Glass Orba Wall Unit by Janet Schweitzer for Pace Collection
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Brooklyn, NY
support and hide the piece’s cantilevered supports and joinery.
Both bays are perfect for storing book
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 18 in W 80 in D 72 in
Notable French Secretaire Cabinet With Leather Bound Doors And Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A secretaire a deux corps with a tall separately made upper cabinet. The top with three curved
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paper
English 19th Century Oak Bookcase with Glass Doors, Drawers and Pilasters
Located in Atlanta, GA
-out shelf on which one could place an open book. The lower section showcases three drawers fitted with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 84.5 in W 37.5 in D 20 in
Pair of All-Natural Amethyst Geodes: Intense Purple Amethyst with Galaxy Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
shelf, or even placed on either side of your bedside table for you to enjoy the serene and calming
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
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H 11 in W 18 in D 6 in
All-Natural Amethyst Geodes with Intact Calcite and Rich Purple Galaxy Amethyst
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
shelf, or even placed on either side of your bedside table for you to enjoy the serene and calming
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
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H 12 in W 15 in D 5 in
Danish Mid Century Credenza Hutch Jens Quihstgaard Peter Lovig
By Lovig Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Baltimore, MD
features convenient sliding glass doors with one interior shelf. Lower portion of the unit features sliding
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
19th Century Italian Louis XV Style Cabinet with Vitrine
Located in Winter Park, FL
walnut and pine as a secondary wood. Beautifully patterned book-matched veneers of walnut and burled
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XV Vitrines
Materials
Bronze
Restored Child Size Floating "Ladder" Rattan Coffee & Side Table Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
viewing angle. Each table is supported by four single-strand legs with a ladder-like bottom shelf
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Restored Rattan & Mahogany TV Stereo Cabinet W/ Component Rack
Located in Van Nuys, CA
adjustable component shelves. This cabinet opens with a middle TV shelf and an additional side component rack
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk
Located in Dorking, GB
of a mid-17th century table box or desk. It is 17" long by 13.5" deep by 9.25" tall and on the
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 77.25 in W 42.25 in D 15.25 in
Antique Mahogany Display or Book Shelf with Detail
Located in Chicago, IL
Knick-Knacks throughout our childhood.
Hand carved detail on the sides,
lower shelf and large opening
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Tall Mahogany Open Top Bookcase
Located in Detling, GB
English, circa 1860.
A very tall mahogany bookcase in great original condition.
Cornice top over
Category
Antique 1860s English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Steel and Birch Standing Shelf, Switzerland, 1950s
Located in Hudson, NY
A perfect apartment size freestanding book case at only 56" tall - with black lacquered steel tube
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Antique Uzbek Embroidered Hat, Central Asia, Late 19th Century
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
book shelf or table top (see final image, Stand not included but can be made to order if required
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Uzbek Tribal Textiles
Materials
Linen, Silk
French Art Deco Rosewood/Macassar Dining Set, Maison Bellon
Located in San Francisco, CA
intelligence and acumen of La Maison Bellon. On page 44 of Thierry Roche's book "Les Arts Decoratifs a Lyon
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair Mahogany 70" Tall Book Shelf Night Stands By Morganton
By Morganton Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Uncommon pair of tall mahogany bookshelf nightstands from the Tidewater Collection by Morganton
Category
Vintage 1950s American Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Rare Extra Tall Wim Rietveld Metal Bookcase Shelves for "De Bijenkorf"
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rietveld. This extra tall book shelf in rare green and white color combination can also be used as a room
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Simple Oak Tall Double Bookcase / Book Shelf
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Minimal oak wood double bookshelf with adjustable shelves. Sturdy construction with detailed joinery and rounded edges.
Measures: 72" H
48" W, 22.75" W each side
12.75" D.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Minimalist Shelves
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Tall Book Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
, bookcase, book, display, shelf, shelves
Category
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Antique English Bookcase Display Book Shelf Barley Twist Oak Petite c1920s
Located in Tyler, TX
Charming antique Petite English oak barley twist freestanding open display/book shelf or bookcase
Category
Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
19th Century Very Tall Open Book Case, in Dark Pine
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century very tall open book case, in dark pine
This is a classic timeless piece, the book
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Restored Five-Tier Pole Rattan and Mahogany Book Shelf, Mid-Century
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Five-tier pole rattan shelf with mahogany shelving and side panels, circa 1940. The large 4' tall
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Antique English Revolving Bookcase Book Shelf End Table Barley Twist Oak Rolling
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING and UNIQUE Antique English Oak REVOLVING Bookcase Book Shelf on Casters with Barley Twist
Category
Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 32 in W 20 in D 20 in
Arts and Crafts Pugin Inspired Tall Carved Gothic Open Book Case
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Pugin inspired tall carved Gothic open book case
This is an excellently designed
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Palm Beach Regency Yellow and Cream Faux Bamboo Pagoda Glass Book Shelf Etagere
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
yellow, this shelf will be a great addition to any grandmillennial's home. There are three glass shelves
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 73 in W 26 in D 14.5 in
Vladimir Kagan Book Table, 1950s
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in South Charleston, WV
Book end table model K-5184,
Vladimir Kagan Dreyfuss, 1950s, NY, NY. for Grosfeld House Showrooms
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Restored Rattan Zig-Zag Ladder Display Shelf Wall Booksshelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage three-level rattan shelf short 30" tall room divider wall bookcase with mahogany shelving
Category
Vintage 1950s American Bookcases
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Sized, Tall, Bookcase, English Oak, Gothic Overtones, 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a mid-sized tall open bookcase with adjustable shelves in English oak with gothic overtones
Category
Late 20th Century English Gothic Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 73.23 in W 35.83 in D 16.15 in
Fabulous Italian Tall Fiam Babelle Glass Tower Etergere by Pace
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing tall bent glass tower called "Babelle" book shelf/ eterge, designed by Fiam for Pace
Category
20th Century Italian Shelves
Mid-Sized, Tall, Open Bookcase, Oak, Gothic Overtones 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a mid-sized tall open bookcase with adjustable shelves in oak with gothic overtones dating
Category
20th Century English Gothic Revival Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Book Stand, Hall Table, Bookcase, Scotland 1910, H839
Located in Vancouver, BC
book troughs.
All standing on four tall turned legs
Nice condition and warm colour.
H839
Measures: 26
Category
20th Century Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
H 32 in W 26 in D 12 in
French Tallboy Display Cabinet
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Tall and handsome vintage two part book shelf / display cupboard, from France. Beautiful patina
Category
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Brass Eagle Bookends
Located in New York, NY
furniture. Great on a book shelf or desk. Nice condition, hand polished, ready to use. 6.5” tall 3.25 deep x
Category
Mid-20th Century Korean American Colonial Bookends
Materials
Brass
Bear Headlight tester Bookshelf
Located in Peekskill, NY
It's easy to make a strong design statement with this simple book shelf. It has a small footprint
Category
20th Century American Shelves
Large Victorian Ashburton Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
bullnose double shelf sits above a plain frieze, flanked in turn by tall book matched jambs each displaying
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
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