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Swedish 20th Century Painted Wood Plate Rack with Distressed Painted Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted wood three-tiered plate rack from the 20th century, with distressed finish. Created in Sweden during the 20th century, this wall hanging plate rack charms us with i...
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20th Century Swedish Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
$1,950
H 53.25 in W 68.5 in D 7 in
Important Italian Futurist Secretary / Desk / Etagere Attr. to Giacomo Balla
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary Italian Futurist work of sculpture which functions as an etagere, secretary, desk, bookcase or shelves.
The structure of the rare and stunning work expresses the...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Futurist Used Book Shelves
Materials
Elm, Walnut
$125,000
H 53.25 in W 56 in D 17 in
Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian walnut, carved, three shelves, open bookcase, with great details and frames shaped in Victorian, Napoleon III, Louis XV style with beautiful burl wood pattern dec...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
$1,019 Sale Price
50% Off
H 38.98 in W 47.25 in D 13.39 in
Mid Century modern iron and glass hanging shelves
Located in Hudson, NY
Add a touch of mid-century sophistication to your space with these floating shelves. Crafted from sturdy iron, the black finish adds a contemporary edge and complements a variety of ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Iron
A console by Andre Sornay France 40s.
By Andre Sornay
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A large studded light beech console with two horizontal tops separated by vertical uprights and finished with a rainbow motif. By André Sornay (1902-2000), France 40s.
Category
1940s French Used Book Shelves
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century Adjustable Birch, Coated Wire Wall Shelves by String Sweden 12" Deep
By String Design AB
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern adjustable wall shelves. Constructed of birch and coated wire. Made by String in Sweden. Measures: 39" tall x 31.5" x 11.75" deep.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Birch
$575
H 39 in W 31.5 in D 11.75 in
Pair of Oak Nightstand or Bedside Table
By Jean Royère
Located in London, GB
Same door handle
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
Mogens Koch Three Bookcases in Oak for Rud, Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch three bookcases in Oak. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
The reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/COPENHAGEN/DENMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Bookshelf
By Aldo Tura
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Lacquered Goatskin and Brass Bookshelf, designed by Aldo Tura, Italy, circa 1960s. It is a versatile size and can be used as a bookshelf, vitrine, console table, or bar. It h...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
Michel Ducaroy for Roche Bobois Floor/ceiling shelf/Bar (Claustra) 1970s
By Michel Ducaroy, Roche Bobois
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Aluminum and smoked acrylic elements
Measures : 106x37cm H:248cm (Variable)
Materials : Aluminium - Acrylic
Michel Ducaroy was a French designer born in 1925.
He became renowned fo...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
$2,784
H 97.64 in W 41.74 in D 14.57 in
1970s MCM Circular Brass or Gold Room Divider Étagère with Glass Display Shelves
By Romeo Rega, Milo Baughman
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large 1970s two section round brass & glass étagère, often attributed to Milo Baughman of the Hollywood Regency style. Two-piece design allows to adjust overall width by moving the p...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
$2,850
H 78.25 in W 102.75 in D 18 in
20th Century French Wrought Iron Florist Shelf, 1920s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century French wrought iron florist shelf from the 1920s.
Every glasses ont the shelves are custom made and removable.
The iron is white and has been weathered with...
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1920s French Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron
Guillerme & Chambron Wall-Mounted Shelf with Drawers in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, wall-mounted shelf with drawers, oak, brass, France, 1960s
Guillerme et Chambron crafted this wall-mounted shelf with both elegance and pract...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
$3,850
H 46.46 in W 58.86 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Smoked Glass Étagère Bookcase Shelf Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern chrome and smoked glass étagère bookcase shelf. Item features sleek chrome metal frame, five smoked glass shelves, clean modernist lines, circa 1970s. Meas...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Chrome
$1,100
H 74 in W 35.5 in D 16 in
Scandinavian "hylla" 1960s mahogany shelf
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage wall shelf with black metal frame and three adjustable mahogany shelves.
Wall-mounted modular shelf of Scandinavian manufacture, dating from the 1960s. The three mahogany sh...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
19th Century Swedish Plate Rack in Original Light Blue Paint
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Late 19th Century Swedish plate rack in original light blue paint.
Circa 1880.
Category
19th Century Swedish Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Metal
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, lacquered steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s
In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Steel
Modernist vintage shelving unit sourced in France, dating from the 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modernist vintage shelving unit sourced in France, dating from the 1970s. Featuring a distinctive arched chrome frame and striking green patterned shelves, this piece beautifully bal...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Chrome
$4,078
H 39.77 in W 72.45 in D 14.18 in
Chinese Mahogany Hanging Curio Wall Cabinet with Offset Display Shelves 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinese Mahogany Hanging Curio Wall Cabinet with Offset Display Shelves 20thC (33" x 21" x 4 3/8").
A finely crafted Chinese mahogany hanging curio wall cabinet, 20th century. Thi...
Category
20th Century Used Book Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
$688 Sale Price
20% Off
H 33 in W 21 in D 4.5 in
Antique English Carved Oak Plate Rack Lions Wall Shelf
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique British Carved Oak Plate Rack~~ Carved Lions~~c. 1920s
Popular classic English hanging wall plate rack~~carved lions on corners~~plate groove and hangers on back~~...
Category
1920s English Victorian Used Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
Large Japanese Tansu with Open Shelving
Located in New York, US
Beautiful open shelved Tansu sourced in Japan
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Walnut Cado Display Shelf
By Poul Cadovius
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Walnut Cado System display shelf thats meant to hold books or flat artwork. The shelf has a beautiful catch at the bottom preventing a book from falling off. The wood brac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
Japanese Vintage Wooden Open Shelf, Mid Showa Period '1940-'
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This wooden open shelf was crafted in the Mid Showa Period'1940-'.
This simple yet striking open shelf is made from heavy pine wood, with some parts crafted from cedar, giving it a ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Cedar, Pine
Milo Baughman Style Tall Chrome and Glass Column Étagère
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Milo Baughman style tall chrome and glass column étagère,
Each one fitted with four 17 inch square clear glass shelves. Each cube shelf has a display height of 17.5"
Sold individual...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Chrome
$716 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 61 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
1960s Two Fully Restored Danish Sigfred Omann Floating Nightstands in Teak
By Ølholm Møbelfabrik, Sigfred Omann
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Set of two Danish Sigfred Omann floating nightstands in teak by Oelholm
A pair of floating nightstands or shelves in teak designed by Sigfred Omann for Ølholm Møbelfabrik. The...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
$1,398 Sale Price / set
29% Off
H 4.73 in W 15.36 in D 9.26 in
Pair of Circular Glass and Brass Display Shelves, 20th Century, European
Located in London, GB
A pair of circular glass and brass shelves, for display or storage, second half of the 20th century, unsigned.
The shelves were found in Europe, and were perhaps used for shop displ...
Category
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
$1,284 / set
H 4.41 in W 13.43 in D 14.02 in
Circa 1930 French Art Deco Corner Wall Shelf
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Circa 1930 French Art Deco Corner Wall Shelf
Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Regency Style Carved Mahogany Faux Bamboo Etagere / Shelf / Book
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a regency style carved fruitwood faux bamboo shelf / etagere / bookcase. The shelves are about 11.75” deep, and 14 inches in height. The top shelf is the only one that has a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
$1,595
H 70.5 in W 30 in D 12.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase, C1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase, C1910
Measures- 66.5"H x 11.25"W x...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Used Book Shelves
Materials
Glass, Oak
$2,450
H 28 in W 22.5 in D 2.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Modern Poul Hundevad Style Teak Double Bookcase
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Modern Poul Hundevad Style Teak Double Bookcase
Offered is a piece of time and design: a teak double bookcase. It looks to be designed by Poul Hundevad. In...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
$1,195
H 77.5 in W 46.5 in D 12.5 in
English Mahogany Three-Tier Trolley with Turned Legs, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This antique English trolley, crafted in the 19th century, features three fixed rectangular tiers in richly patinated mahogany, supported by turned baluster legs with reeded detailin...
Category
19th Century English Used Book Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
$4,500
H 40.75 in W 41 in D 16.5 in
Vintage Boho Pulaski Fluted Column Bookcase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Anchor your living room, library, or study with the monumental presence of this vintage bookcase by renowned American maker, Pulaski. Masterfully crafted from warm, knotty pine, this...
Category
Late 20th Century American Used Book Shelves
Materials
Pine
Midcentury Modern Danish Design Rosewood Bookcase by Hundevad & Co, 1960s
By Hundevad & Co.
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Bookcase
Danish bookcase in beautiful rosewood veneer. Designed by Carlo Jensen and made by Hundevad & Co.
Marked by 2 stamps! However, a Hundevad bookcase can always be recognized ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
$2,505
H 60.24 in W 42.52 in D 11.82 in
Set of 2 Ml80 Modular Shelves by Michel Duraoy for Roset Line, 1970s
By Ligne Roset
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Set of 2 Ml80 Modular Shelves by Michel Duraoy for Roset Line, 1970s
Vintage Design
ML80 Modular shelf 1970 ′ by Michel Ducoy edition Roset line. 2 aluminum and lacquered wood / gla...
Category
20th Century French Space Age Used Book Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
$1,881 / set
H 88.59 in W 33.86 in D 11.03 in
Vintage Store Shelf, 1960
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Vintage Store Shelf, 1960
Vintage Design
Ideal storage solutions for a business.
Additional information:
Materials: Glass, Wood
Color: Brown
Design Period: 1960 to 1969
Year: 1960
...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Glass, Wood
Set of 3 Vintage Store Shelves, 1960
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Set of 3 Vintage Store Shelves, 1960
Vintage Design
Sell a lot of three commercial windows or shelves for stores dating from the 1960s. Offer ideal storage solutions for a busin...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Glass, Wood
Chinese Chippendale Style Red Lacquered Corner Etagere
Located in Germantown, MD
An early to mid 20th century Chinese Chippendale Style Red Lacquered Corner Etagere.
Measures 15.5" in width, 11.5" in depth and 54" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood, Paint, Lacquer
$1,046 Sale Price
30% Off
H 54 in W 15.5 in D 11.5 in
Vintage Walnut Tambour Door Wall Unit by Barzilay
By Barzilay
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Imagine bringing home this stunning mid-century walnut wall unit, a true masterpiece designed by Barzilay in the 1960s. This particular model, known as the 206, is not just furniture...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Paul Evans Floating Shelf
By Paul Evans
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This cityscape floating wall shelf designed by Paul Evans in the 1970's features a brass patchwork design brackets and clear glass shelf. Signed as pictured. Wear is consistent with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
Vintage shelf by Pierre Cruège
By Pierre Cruège
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Oak shelf designed by French designer Pierre Cruège in the 1950s.
Its bold lines, refined and airy aesthetic, and practicality will blend perfectly with contemporary decor.
This mo...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mid-Century Triangular Bamboo and Rattan Italian Corner Bookcase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing mid-century bamboo and Rattan triangular corner bookshelf. Franco Albini inspired the design of this piece, produced in Italy during the 1970s.
This piece is fantastic thank...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood, Wicker, Cane
$1,048
H 48.04 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Wall Mounted Teak Shelf/Writing Table
By Cado
Located in Hanover, MA
Solid teak wall mounted shelf or writing table, probably for use with a telephone or as a vide poche.
Apparently never used.
This came from same household as our separately listed Po...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
Grand Antique French Iron and Brass Boulangerie Baker’s Rack, Circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon…
This grand baker’s rack is comprised of a slatted iron frame with brass embellishments, such as the bundled wheat motif of the scrolled crest and the e...
Category
Early 1900s French Used Book Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
$7,800
H 95.5 in W 70.375 in D 19.5 in
Italian Brass and Glass Bookshelf circa 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Three Tier Brass and Glass Shelf, Italy, circa 1960s. It is a versatile size and could be used as a bookshelf (it came from a Manhattan chef who stored his cookbooks on it), ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
Italian Unit Desk 1960's
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This exceptionally stylish unit desk is a beautiful example of minimalist design paired with refined material sensibility.
While simple in construction, it features slender lines and...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
19th Century Wall Hanging Shelves With Turned Supports
Located in London, London
19th Century Wall-Hanging Shelves with Turned Supports
A finely crafted set of 19th-century wall-hanging shelves in rich, dark-stained wood. This elegant open etagere features four ...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Used Book Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Brushed Steel and Brass Bookshelves Vitrines Shelves
By Maison Jansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Brushed Steel and Brass Bookshelves or Vitrines, American, circa 1970s. They measure an impressive 80.25" height x 30.5" width x 14.75" depth. Perfect for displaying your fav...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass, Steel
Etagère murale brutaliste en orme massif, années 1950
By Aranjou, Olavi Hanninen
Located in Meyrin, Switzerland
Etagère design brutaliste en orme massif, années 1950, dans le goût d'Olavi Hanninen ou encore de Aranjou. Elégant assemblage par système de goupilles. Bon état vintage : quelques ma...
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
Antique Georgian Period Whatnot Stand
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Georgian period whatnot stand. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1810-1820 period.
It is of very fine quality and is a very practica...
Category
1810s British George III Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
1960s Wall shelf, Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic shelving system from the 1960s. The high-quality containers and shelves are veneered in teak. The system consists of twelve shelves, one bar-container with hinged door and in...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
Wire shelf / wall bookcase “Artist” Ikea 1990s
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Den Haag, NL
Ikea String spirit shelf from tomado / enetri by niels gammelgaard. 2 chrome metal uprights. 5 pine spokes.
Attaches to the wall and stands on the floor with two points.
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1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wire
La Permanente Mobili Cantù wall unit, 1950s
By Brugnoli Mobili Cantú
Located in Uccle, BE
La Permanente Mobili Cantù wall unit, 1950s
Dimensions
D: 45 cm (17.72")
H: 280 cm (110.24")
W: 265 cm (104.33")
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Modern Poul Hundevad Style Teak 4 Shelf Bookcase
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Modern Poul Hundevad Style Teak 4 Shelf Bookcase
Offered is a piece of time and design: a teak bookcase. It looks to be designed by Poul Hundevad. Include...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
$895
H 48 in W 36 in D 12.5 in
19th Century Original Blue Painted Pine Hanging Shelf with Pegs and Plate Rack
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful hanging rack is a wonderful example of the folk art found in Eastern Europe during the 1800's.
The blue background has hand painted accents including traditional red,...
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood, Pine, Paint
$850
H 20 in W 73.25 in D 4 in
Vintage Asian Pine Etagere Display Cabinet
Located in Westfield, MA
Introducing a Vintage Asian Pine Etagere Display Cabinet, a captivating fusion of Eastern aesthetics and practical design. Crafted from sturdy pine wood, this etagere features multip...
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1960s Chinese Chinese Export Used Book Shelves
Materials
Pine
Impressive Early 20th Century Iron Wall Hanging Shelf
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Interesting Set of Wall Hanging or free standing shelves. Intricate, Gothic Casts iron supports, twisting balusters and tooled decoration, wooden shelves. Integrated hanging loops. F...
Category
Early 20th Century French Used Book Shelves
Materials
Iron
Scandinavian 1960s teak wall cabinet with sliding doors and interior hooks
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak wall cabinet with two sliding doors, built-in handles, shelf and internal side hooks.
Scandinavian 1960s teak wall cabinet with two sliding doors fitted with oval handles carve...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
$896
H 22.05 in W 35.83 in D 10.83 in
Scandinavian 1960s shelf system made of fir
Located in Brescia, IT
Wall-mounted modular system with six adjustable shelves made of fir wood and white painted metal frame.
Scandinavian 1960s wall system consisting of six shelves made of fir wood and...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
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Used Book Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of used book shelves available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, all used book shelves available were constructed with great care. Used book shelves have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Used book shelves are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Used book shelves have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Poul Cadovius, Nils Nisse Strinning and String Design AB are consistently popular.
How Much are Used Book Shelves?
Prices for used book shelves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used book shelves begin at $1 and can go as high as $125,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.
Finding the Right Shelves for You
From valuable historical memorabilia to rare architectural models to priceless family photos, there’s no shortage of collectibles and curiosities worthy of adorning your home. Why not take the time to find the ideal antique, new or vintage shelves for your treasured trinkets?
For every space and object, there’s sure to be a wall-mounted or sturdy floor solution that matches your shelving needs on 1stDibs. And while shelves should technically stick out from your wall, they shouldn’t from the rest of your decor.
Because you can find shelves made with a wide variety of materials today, everything from teak to brass, your shelving can seamlessly support your existing color scheme and design style. An arrangement of shelves from floor to ceiling can turn your wall into a proud storage space for displaying artwork, decorative objects and books. Options abound with regard to shelving for the latter, as furniture designers know that literature creates an inviting atmosphere in any room, and one of the simplest ways to integrate books into an interior design is with the right shelves or bookcase.
Elegant shelving is a must for a happy home office or library, but a sharp shelving system can freshen up virtually any room in your home. Proudly display your vintage dinner plates and other tableware with open shelving in the kitchen or tuck away linens in big baskets on shelves in your bathroom if you’re navigating life without a proper linen closet.
On 1stDibs, find a wide range of shelves that includes everything from mid-century modern floating shelves to decorative Chinese shelves dating from the 18th century to contemporary statement-making structures that are as provocative as they are convenient.
Questions About Used Book Shelves
- How were book presses used?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A book press was used to bind books with pressure. When a book is placed in the center of the press, the platen is lowered to firmly press the book to hold its shape. Today, book presses are a popular home decor choice for collectors and avid book readers alike. Shop a selection of vintage book presses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Tempered glass is used most often for shelving. It is five to six times stronger than ordinary glass and provides better protection and safety. Shop a variety of vintage and antique tempered glass on 1stDibs.
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