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Victorian Mahogany Cabinet Carved Freize Chest
Located in Potters Bar, GB
with Block Feet. Circa 1900 Having 2 Panelled Doors Which Feature Wonderful Mahogany Timbers. The Doors
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Cabinet Mahogany Sideboard, 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
with Block Feet. circa 1900 Having 2 Panelled Doors Which Feature Wonderful Mahogany Timbers. The
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Antique Early 1900s Sideboards

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Mahogany

Inari Handcrafted Media Cabinet in Spalted Hornbeam, by Mythology
By Mythology
Located in London, GB
The Inari media cabinet is a celebration of spalted hornbeam, a rare native timber with intricate
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2010s British Organic Modern Cabinets

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Hardwood

Contemporary Mantle bookshelf in Victorian Ash and Brass by Paradox Movement
By Paradox Movement
Located in SYDENHAM, AU
A vast shelving unit with a stability and scale that will find its place in the most sizeable of
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2010s Australian Modern Bookcases

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Brass

Luna Double Reclaimed Wood Cabinet with Drawers
Located in Brea, CA
: 63”w x 18”d x 35-1/2”h Custom made by bloom home inc. These old elm timbers show in its most
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21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Reclaimed Wood

Ocean water blue waves surf abstract impressionist framed set ready to hang
By Kathleen Rhee
Located in COOMERA, QLD
, framed in natural real timber with a acrylic white frame and glass fronts. Two paintings make up this set
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

18th Century George II English Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
cornice and nicely constructed plinth base, as well as the refined shelving arrangements and nicely
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Antique 18th Century Bookcases

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Mahogany

18th Century George II English Mahogany Bookcase
18th Century George II English Mahogany Bookcase
H 16.93 in W 52.37 in D 16.93 in
Abqji Cabinet by Van Rossum
Located in Geneve, CH
inner sanctum of crafted compartments and spacious shelving. For over 40 years, Van Rossum has designed
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Abqji Cabinet by Van Rossum
Abqji Cabinet by Van Rossum
H 82.68 in W 22.45 in D 51.97 in
Two Cabinet by Van Rossum
Located in Geneve, CH
. Refined shelving unit combining a slim powder-coated steel frame and Van Rossum oak and walnut shelves
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Two Cabinet by Van Rossum
Two Cabinet by Van Rossum
H 93.71 in W 12.6 in D 43.31 in
T-Elements Cabinet with Brass Back by Van Rossum
Located in Geneve, CH
own sample. Detailing is available in four brass colors, or decorated glass. Ample shelving unit
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

T-Elements Cabinet with Brass Back by Van Rossum
T-Elements Cabinet with Brass Back by Van Rossum
H 43.31 in W 19.69 in D 98.43 in
Kitale Bookcase by Van Rossum
Located in Geneve, CH
available in gold, bronze, black gun, or natural color. Substantial bookcase or shelving unit in Van
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Bookcases

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Steel

Kitale Bookcase by Van Rossum
Kitale Bookcase by Van Rossum
H 80.71 in W 15.75 in D 98.43 in

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Lätt 1.0 Contemporary Marble Console by RDLC
By Raul de la Cerda, Difane
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The concept is based on the essence of the material itself, with a clean and brutalist style: straight lines, geometric shapes, fewer ornaments, less noise and more naturalness. The ...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Two pedestals Oval Made to order in Italy. Size can be customised to a maximum length of 250cm. Can also be made in a circular one pedestal version.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 43.31 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Aluminum, Nickel

Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade
By Seth Premo, Arvo Ray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Junius lamp makes a bold statement with its geometric stacked elements that appear almost to float above one another. The lamp is constructed with a powder-coated steel shade and...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Steel, Brass, Silver Leaf

Serpentine Vertical Ceramic Wall Sconce by Farrah Sit - Single or Mirrored Pair
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this sandy slipcast ceramic wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of geometry to create a flow. The sconce snakes up and off the wall, a scul...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Victorian Chippendale Revival Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Chippendale Revival Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers - the moulded top above a polished slide and four graduated and cockbeaded drawers, fitted with brass swan neck ha...
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Antique 1870s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Blown Glass

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Textile, Wood

Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi contemporary chandelier is inspired by the idea of a Circus Trapeze artist. Hand blown glass in a variety of forms and colors is combined with brass bars and hung by L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pen...

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Brass

Art Deco Modern Vanity Dressing Table Round Mirror Leather & Walnut Wood
Located in Porto, PT
Claire Dressing Table embraced an Art Deco style with curvy and opulent shapes. This eye-catchy modern dressing table owns the promise of enriching any master bedroom design project....
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Brass

Globo Console
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Futuristic elegance. A glossy, white lacquer cabinet cradled by a sinuous brass framework and capped with blue solid acrylic cabochons. Small footprint but big impact, our Globo cons...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Console Tables

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Brass

Globo Console
Globo Console
H 30 in W 49.5 in D 14 in
Driadelab Ziqqurat Single Cabinet in Bi-Laminate, 2017
By Driadelab
Located in Brooklyn, NY
What could the design of a storage cabinet be like today? This is the question DriadeLab, Driade’s observatory on contemporary lifestyles, asked itself when it started to research in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

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Laminate

Contemporary Room Divider Shelving "30/30 L" in Oak by Casey Lurie Studio
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Part room divider, part bookcase, part screen, the "30/30" series is an extremely versatile shelving system. Named for the degrees of the alternately angled dividers which give the p...
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2010s North American Modern Bookcases

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Wood

English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
English, mahogany five-drawer chest with rosewood crossbanded top. Beaded drawers have inset olivewood stringing and oval brass hardware featuring the Prince of Wales triple plume an...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 41.25 in W 42.5 in D 20 in

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Gilt and Oak Server
By Joann Westwater
Located in Chicago, IL
antique oak timbers and new oak shelving. The old timbers are shown in a gold leafed finish and the
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2010s American Rustic Serving Tables

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Oak

Gilt and Oak Server
Gilt and Oak Server
H 35 in W 96 in D 20 in
Painted Irish Linen Cupboard
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
useable piece but it does have damages and losses to the cornice and base, added shelving and timber
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Georgian Cabinets

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Pine

Painted Irish Linen Cupboard
Painted Irish Linen Cupboard
H 72.84 in W 52.76 in D 16.54 in
French Marquetry Sideboard Credenza Cabinet
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
drawers with solid interiors and dovetailed jointing to all corners. The doors enclosed solid shelving
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20th Century French Sideboards

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Hardwood

French Marquetry Sideboard Credenza Cabinet
French Marquetry Sideboard Credenza Cabinet
H 33.71 in W 55.24 in D 19.73 in
Bog-Oak Wood, Maple and Sapele Tabletop Collector's Cabinet
By Adrian Swinstead
Located in Southhampton, NY
cabinet in maple solids, the three (3) adjustable shelves, shelving brackets and back panel inset in solid
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2010s British Cabinets

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Mahogany, Maple, Bog Wood

Antique English William IV Mahogany Sideboard Buffet Server Table, circa 1835
Located in Houston, TX
elaboate staffing at meals. The two cabinets open to reveal both shelving and drawer storage for napery and
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Antique 1830s English William IV Sideboards

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Mahogany

Fine Upholstered Cabinet
Located in London, GB
accented with brass handles and legs. Luxurious yet functional, the interior features internal shelving and
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2010s English Modern Cabinets

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Cut Steel, Brass

Fine Upholstered Cabinet
Fine Upholstered Cabinet
H 48.35 in W 29.53 in D 18.12 in
Important Figured Walnut Cabinet by Hugh Birkett dated 1996
By Hugh Birkett
Located in Stratford Upon Avon, GB
on quality of construction and superb selection of timber. This very special piece of furniture
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Late 20th Century British Other Cabinets

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Brass

XXL Wabi Sabi Primitive Dug-Out Catalan Mountain Shelving Unit
Located in London, GB
timber. Heavily patinated hewn texture.
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Shelves

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Chestnut

XXL Wabi Sabi Primitive Dug-Out Catalan Mountain Shelving Unit
XXL Wabi Sabi Primitive Dug-Out Catalan Mountain Shelving Unit
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H 87.21 in W 21.66 in D 12.6 in
Solid European Oak and Turned Brass Shelving Unit by Benchmark Furniture
By BENCHMARK
Located in Saffron Walden, GB
finished in a hard wax polyx oil, which protects from stains and spillages while keeping the timber looking
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2010s British Modern Bookcases

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Brass

Period Art Deco Wardrobe Closet Burr Walnut, 1930s
Located in Potters Bar, GB
1930 The wardrobe features 3 doors with wonderful burr walnut timbers. The doors open to reveal a
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

William IV Sideboard Antique Side Cabinet Mahogany 1840
Located in Potters Bar, GB
base. The 3 doors feature arched moldings with wonderful flame mahogany timbers. The columns having
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Antique 1840s William IV Sideboards

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Mahogany

18th c. Louis XV Provencal Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
A stunning walnut armoire from Provence with exquisite timber, twelve panels armoires, chapeau de
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

18th c. Louis XV Provencal Armoire
18th c. Louis XV Provencal Armoire
H 104 in W 61 in D 26 in
George Nakashima; Large Three Door Room Divider / Credenza, USA 1979, Signed
By George Nakashima
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
is also finished on the back with solid timber. Constructed from Persian Walnut with a freeform
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

Art Deco Impressive Walnut Desk, Circa 1930, English
Located in Devon, England
throughout. This desk can sit centre stage, it's front has open adjustable shelving for books or ornaments
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Desks

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Brass

Pair of Italian Lacquer and Giltwood Bookcases or Display Cabinets
Located in Firenze, IT
amount of interior shelving all of which is fully adjustable. All of the glass is surrounded by giltwood
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Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets

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Giltwood, Glass

Pair of Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Carved Painted Display Cabinets
Located in Dallas, TX
, France in the late 20th century using old timber, each of the tall cabinets sits on a carved plinth and
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Bookcases

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Oak

Louis XV Carved 28 Wine Bottle Holder Cabinet with "Chateau Margaux"
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique wine storage cabinet was crafted in western France using old timber. The tall
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2010s French Louis XV Barware

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Pine

Art Deco Burr Walnut Sideboard by Hille
By Hille
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Sideboard by Hille. Burr walnut veneered with integral shelving and pull out drawers as
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sideboards

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Walnut

Art Deco Burr Walnut Sideboard by Hille
Art Deco Burr Walnut Sideboard by Hille
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H 38.39 in W 72.05 in D 20.08 in
Original 1930's Art Deco Burr Walnut Sideboard
By S. Hille & Co.
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
cupboard with original brass handles opens to reveal extensive shelving. Two adjacent cupboards with the
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sideboards

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Walnut

Original 1930's Art Deco Burr Walnut Sideboard
Original 1930's Art Deco Burr Walnut Sideboard
H 37.01 in W 66.93 in D 20.48 in
Patrick Cox : Disco Bar
By Patrick Cox
Located in New York, NY
has a timber frame construction with a heat curved mirror-effect high-pressure laminate. It has a
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21st Century and Contemporary British Dry Bars

Patrick Cox : Disco Bar
Patrick Cox : Disco Bar
H 43.3 in W 78.74 in D 74.6 in
Set of Four Rare 1970 Pagholz FPF Elmar Flotto Stacking Dining Chairs
By Pagholz Flötotto, Elmar Flötotto
Located in GB
durable, modern chairs, desks, shelving, and more for schools, offices, and institutions. Flötotto’s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Chrome

Old Charm Made in England Oak Timber Library Bookcases Adjustable Shelves
Located in GB
in England with oak timber it features open shelving with five shelves, three are adjustable so they
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Oak

Midcentury Modular Danish Royal System Teak Office Desk Shelving by Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
compliment the teak timber and gives this piece a fantastic elegant appearance. This particular modular
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Midcentury Modular Danish Royal System Teak Wall Unit Shelving by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
variety of storage and display options. The black metal supports compliment the teak timber and gives this
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Danish Sejling Skabe Midcentury Rosewood Vintage Sideboard, 1970s
By Sejling Skabe
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
by Sejling Skabe. Featuring two cupboard doors with recessed door pulls, and internal shelving
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Rosewood

French Louis XV Period Cherry and Chestnut Two-Door Bonnetiere
Located in Wells, ME
cherry timber, why waste superb timber on the sides which will rarely be seen, chestnut blends well with
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Rainbow Mountains no1 abstract expressionist landscape on a square canvas framed
By Kathleen Rhee
Located in COOMERA, QLD
or more side by side on a hallway wall, above a bedside table, or side on a side bench, shelving or
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

Rainbow Mountains no2 abstract expressionist landscape on a square canvas framed
By Kathleen Rhee
Located in COOMERA, QLD
or more side by side on a hallway wall, above a bedside table, or side on a side bench, shelving or
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Mid-Century modern steel and timber shelves from Italy c. 1950
Located in Houston, TX
A mid century modern steel and timber shelving unit originally used in a textile workshop in Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Console Tables

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Iron

Vintage Industrial Pipe and Plank Shelving Shabby Chic
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Versatile, heavy duty, pipe and plank shelving. Vintage/Industrial/Steampunk style. Perfect for
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21st Century and Contemporary Shelves

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Steel

Drinks/Magazine Cabinet
Located in Armadale, Victoria
Swedish Art Deco flame birch drinks cabinet with intarsia inlaid decoration of exotic timbers with
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cabinets

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Birch, Zebra Wood

Drinks/Magazine Cabinet
Drinks/Magazine Cabinet
H 23.63 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Art Deco Sideboard
Located in Armadale, Victoria
an intarsia inlaid decoration of exotic timbers. The interior is fired with flame birch and has
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Sideboards

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Palisander

Art Deco Sideboard
Art Deco Sideboard
H 28.75 in W 61.42 in D 17.72 in
Swedish Palisander Drinks Cabinet
By Mjölby Intarsia
Located in Armadale, Victoria
decoration of exotic timbers depicting Adam and Eve. Mirrored interior fitted with drawers and adjustable
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cabinets

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Burl, Palisander

Swedish Palisander Drinks Cabinet
Swedish Palisander Drinks Cabinet
H 47.25 in W 34.65 in D 16.93 in
Swedish Grace Sideboard
Located in Armadale, Victoria
beautiful combination of timbers have been used by the cabinetmaker to create this exquisite piece. Elm
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Sideboards

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Amboyna, Elm, Fruitwood

Swedish Grace Sideboard
Swedish Grace Sideboard
H 27.96 in W 60.24 in D 26.38 in
Swedish Art Deco Flame Birch Sideboard
Located in Armadale, Victoria
timbers. The interior having a fitted drawer and adjustable shelving. A perfectly proportioned piece to
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Sideboards

Swedish Art Deco Flame Birch Sideboard
Swedish Art Deco Flame Birch Sideboard
H 29.53 in W 56.7 in D 18.9 in
Kofod Larsen Sideboard
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in Armadale, Victoria
Four-door four-drawer walnut sideboard with drawers and adjustable shelving fitted to interior
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Walnut

Kofod Larsen Sideboard
Kofod Larsen Sideboard
H 33.86 in W 94.49 in D 19.69 in
Victorian Break Fronted Glazed Mahogany Bookcase
By James Winter & Sons
Located in Poling, West Sussex
timber. Of break-fronted form and with 3 glazed doors which open to access display space with adjustable
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Bookcases

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Mahogany

Victorian Break Fronted Glazed Mahogany Bookcase
Victorian Break Fronted Glazed Mahogany Bookcase
H 52.76 in W 71.26 in L 52.76 in
Fabulous & Honest Georgian Antique Anglesey Oak Dresser
Located in Lancashire, GB
dresser was made using well chosen, quarter sawn oak to display the timbers, naturally occurring medullary
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Antique 19th Century Welsh Georgian Dressers

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Oak

A Mahogany Late Georgian/Regency Period Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Darwen, GB
and with twin astragal glazed doors, enclosing six adjustable shelves (each side has separate shelving
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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Bookcases

Neoclassical Painted and Gilded Bookcase from Italy c.1900
Located in Houston, TX
amount of interior shelving all of which is fully adjustable. The clean lines of this display piece
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookcases

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Giltwood

A neoclassical display cabinet?bookcase from Italy c.1900
Located in Houston, TX
amount of interior shelving all of which is fully adjustable. The clean lines of this display piece
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Early 20th Century Italian Bookcases

A Regence period painted buffet a deux corps from France c.1725
Located in Houston, TX
exceptional interior shelving. When this cabinet was originally commissioned and placed within a home it
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Régence Bookcases

Mahogany Louis Philippe Period Marble-Top Antique French Buffet, circa 1830
Located in Houston, TX
buffet, circa 1830 is a testament to the designer's understanding of the beauty of the mahogany timber
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Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Buffets

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Marble

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Timber Shelving For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of timber shelving on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and oak, every piece of timber shelving was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of timber shelving, we have 4 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of timber shelving — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of timber shelving, designed in the Art Deco, modern or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Hille, Mythology and Paradox Movement each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of timber shelving that is worth considering.

How Much is a Timber Shelving?

The average selling price for a piece of timber shelving at 1stDibs is $7,264, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $45,690 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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