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Mid-Century Modern Royal Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Funky and elegant Mid-Century Modern Royal modular wall unit. Design by Poul Cadovius for Cado. Striking Danish design from the 1960s. This large teak Mid-Century Modern Royal modula...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

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Metal

Wabi Sabi Rustic Drinking Trough, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wabi Sabi; Rustic; Drinking Trough; France; 1950s; Mid-Century Modern; A rustic wabi-sabi wooden drinking trough made out of wood. The design reminds us of the wabi-sabi philosophy...
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1950s French Rustic Used Book Shelves

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Wood

Used Wabi Sabi Rustic Drinking Trough, France, 1950s
Wabi Sabi Rustic Drinking Trough, France, 1950s
H 16.15 in W 36.23 in D 15.75 in
Louis Philippe Antique! Shelf / Console Table / Sideboard in Mahogany, 1880
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Shelf / console table Louis Philippe restored around 1880 mahogany sideboard Features: Shelf-like, multi-level console model with two drawers Drawer pronged Twisted columns Be...
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19th Century Louis Philippe Used Book Shelves

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Mahogany

Yellow Abstract Post-Modern Sculpture, Hic & Nunc Belgian Artworks, 1989
Located in Antwerp, BE
Belgian artist; Belgian design; Belgium; asbstract sculpture; red; yellow; pedestal; column; postmodern; 1990s; Belgian artworks; Hic & Nunc; Lacquered Steel; A large abstract po...
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1980s Belgian Post-Modern Used Book Shelves

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Steel

Maison Jansen Hollywood Regency Chrome and Brass Étagère
By Maison Jansen
Located in Redding, CT
Maison Jansen Hollywood Regency Chrome and Brass Étagère . Timeless and sophisticated style shelving with two-tone brass and chrome finish and ample storage with five glass shelves....
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1970s European Hollywood Regency Used Book Shelves

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Brass, Chrome

Mid-Century Brass and Chrome Étagère
Located in New York, NY
A sleek and stylish étagère, attributed to Maison Jansen, with a brass and chrome frame and five glass shelves.
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1960s French Used Book Shelves

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Brass, Chrome

Original Antique Empire Library / Shelve / Vitrine, circa 1860-1880 Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
Empire Biblithek, circa 1860s-1880s from an Empire room Mahogany with beautiful empire figures, cast bronze. Very rare to get today. 3 glass doors, interior with glass shelves, ...
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Mid-19th Century German Empire Used Book Shelves

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Mahogany

Roll Door Cupboard in antique Biedermeier Style Mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Exotic rosewood on solid conifers. High-rectangular body with lamella-like roller door, behind it ten drawers. Slightly protruding top plate. Covered side walls with thread intarsia....
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20th Century German Biedermeier Used Book Shelves

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Mahogany

1950s Cesare Lacca Magazine Rack for Fontana Arte
By Cesare Lacca
Located in London, Lambeth
Born Naples in 1972 Italian architect designer Cesare Lacca created modernist furniture and metalwork throughout the 1950s This unusual magazine rack is constructed of glass a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

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Steel

Japanese Antique, Open shelves cabinet, Showa Period'1926-', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a open shelves cabinet of Japanese antique. It was made in the Showa period. (1926-) This open shelves cabinet, made from Japanese cedarwood, features a simple design that s...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Used Book Shelves

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Cedar

French Riviera Two-Tier Wall Shelf in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely Mid-Century two tier wall shelf in bamboo and rattan. Vivai del Sud likely designed this beautiful piece in Italy in the 1970s. This structure is made in bamboo canes with th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

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Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker

Bar Shelf by Carlo Paccagnini of Ernesto Bianchi
Located in New York, NY
Bent Iron, welded and enameled, crystal glass Signed declaration of the Grandson, Alberto Paccagnini from January 2020 available. Carlo Paccagnini Studio, Milano, 1947-1953
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Mid-20th Century Italian Used Book Shelves

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Iron

Bamboo & Rattan Etagere
Located in Bradenton, FL
An arched bamboo & rattan etagere. Bent bamboo forms the frame, supporting four woven rattan shelves. Sides are decorated with pencil wood bamboo woven into lancet shapes secured wit...
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Late 20th Century Used Book Shelves

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Bamboo, Rattan

Bamboo & Rattan Etagere
Bamboo & Rattan Etagere
H 61.25 in W 25.5 in D 14 in
Early 20th Century Rustic Wood Wall Furniture with Metal Mortar
Located in Barcelona, ES
Transport your living space back in time with this enchanting rustic wood wall furniture piece, showcasing a metal mortar and a convenient drawer. Crafted in the early 20th century, ...
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1940s Spanish Rustic Used Book Shelves

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Wood

1930s Original Forge De Strasbourg, Strafor, Green Five Door Locker
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930’s Original Forge de Strasbourg – Strafor – green five door locker 1930’s Original Forge de Strasbourg – Strafor – green five door locker. The Forge de Strasbourg was founded in...
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1930s French Used Book Shelves

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Sheet Metal

Midcentury Dutch design cabinet ‘Stokkenkast’ wall unit Willem Lutjens
By Wilhelm Lutjens, Gouda Den Boer
Located in Den Haag, NL
Vintage stick cabinet. A design by Willem Lutjens for Den Boer Gouda, the Netherlands, 1960s. One cabinet with lock. The Beechwood shelves are pure ,so no lacker or wax . Beechwood ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

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Beech

Blackened Iron and Wood Shelving Island on Casters
Located in Chicago, IL
Industrial style blackened wood and iron three-tier shelving unit or island on casters. Sits on six (6) casters/wheels. Two (2) available.
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20th Century Industrial Used Book Shelves

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Iron

Oak Nightstand or Bedside Table
By Jean Royère
Located in London, GB
Same door handle
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1950s French Used Book Shelves

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Oak

Oak Nightstand or Bedside Table
Oak Nightstand or Bedside Table
H 24.02 in W 21.26 in D 13.78 in
Tomado Shelving System by D. Dekker, Netherlands, 1960s
By Tomado, D. Dekker 1
Located in Verviers, BE
Tomado Shelving System by D. Dekker, Netherlands, 1960s Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any further questions.

 With Best Wishes Geert Niessen
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Prouve Style French Blue Steel Shelving Unit
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
French metal etagere in original turquoise paint; can be corner shelving or freestanding. Avantgarden Ltd. cultivates unexpected and exceptional lighting, furniture and design. To v...
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1950s French Industrial Used Book Shelves

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Steel

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...
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Used Book Shelves

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Brass

Mastercraft Tall Brass Regency Style Étagère
By Mastercraft
Located in East Hampton, NY
This very tall étagère shows five thick glass shelves (can take two more if desired) and is very stable. This design is truly chic!
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1960s American Used Book Shelves

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Brass

Large Pastoe Wall Unit ''Japan Series '' Cees Braakman 1958 Holland
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large Pastoe Wall Unit .Design by Cees Braakman in the 1960s , from the so called ''Japan series '' consisting of 4 Wall Panels hanging on a wooden rail . .comes with 13 Wenge shel...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

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Wenge

Shabby Gray Hardwood Standing Shelves w Two Lower Drawers
Located in Malibu, CA
Handmade, with original paint, sturdy little opened shelf. There are two small drawers below. Sits on ball feet. Chippy
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Used Book Shelves

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Pine

19th Century Substantial English Display Cabinet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
19th Century substantial English display cabinet 19th Century substantial English display cabinet. Exceptional original Victorian display cabinet from the late 19th Century. Made pr...
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19th Century English Used Book Shelves

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Mahogany

19th Century Substantial English Display Cabinet
19th Century Substantial English Display Cabinet
H 90.56 in W 78.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit in Teak and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit, teak, coated steel, brass, Europe, 1950s Both aesthetics and functionality comes into play in this bookcase; elegant in line and practical to use for any environment. Th...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

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Brass, Steel

Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Carved Mirror Back Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian mahogany carved mirror back whatnot having a lovely carved mahogany mirror back, quality mahogany top supported by 4 turned columns, 4 fret work supports, 2...
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1850s English Victorian Used Book Shelves

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Other

Unusual Czech Midcentury Yellow and Red Flower Stand, Lacquered Wood, 1940s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Unusual Czech midcentury yellow and red flower stand, lacquered wood, 1940s. Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1940-1949.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

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Wood, Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Architectural X-Form Bookcases or Étagères, Pair Available
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern architectural X-form bookcases or étagères., priced individually. These bookcases are architectural or Industrial style, with Classic Mid-Century lines, circa 1970...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

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Brass, Iron

Mid Century French Shelving Display Cabinet Bookcase C.1970, Pierre Vandel Paris
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, GB
Mid century French shelving display cabinet bookcase C.1970. PIERRE VANDEL, PARIS: A black and gilt lacquered display cabinet, the frame form superstructure with two glass inset s...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Wall Unit, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Wall Unit, 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

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Wood

Pair of Columbia, Crest Racks in Shape of Baker
Located in Stamford, CT
Whimsical pair of baker shaped étagères, identical, not book matched. Two shelves or racks for bread or could be for wine.
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Late 20th Century Used Book Shelves

Vintage Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) ca. 240 x 40 / 50 x 203 cm Elevate your living space with this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true master...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

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Teak, Glass

1930's Very Large Belgian Oak Jewellers Workshop Bank Of Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930’s Very Large Belgian Oak Jewellers Workshop Bank Of Drawers 1930’s Very Large Belgian Oak Jewellers Workshop Bank Of Drawers. Sourced in Belgium this is an exceptional very larg...
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1930s Belgian Used Book Shelves

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Oak

Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System
Located in East Hampton, NY
Rare Industrial Italian wall-mounted library or shelving system that is completely customize-able to your design needs. A long shelving unit fitted with seven powder coated metal pos...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Used Book Shelves

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Metal, Brass

IKEA – Guide – Shelve Unit – Niels Gammelgaard – 1980s
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
Shelving System Guide by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea in 1985. The metal structure is in grey lacquered steel and supports the shelves. The shelves are colored on one side and white on...
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1980s European Used Book Shelves

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Wood

Antique Edwardian Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Edwardian open breakfront bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period. It is of extremely fine quality and is a great size with ...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Used Book Shelves

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Wood

Antique Edwardian Open Bookcase
Antique Edwardian Open Bookcase
H 49 in W 67 in D 15 in
Rustic Folk Art Bakery Rack, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic folk art wooden bread rack from 19th century France reminiscent of bygone eras. Crafted with care and attention to detail, this baker's rack features ten shelves that exude un...
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Late 19th Century French Rustic Used Book Shelves

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Wood

Midcentury Triangular Bamboo and Rattan Italian Corner Shelves, 1970s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury triangular bamboo and rattan corner shelves. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s after Franco Albini. The triangular structure is in bam...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Mid Century Modern Adjustable Wall Unit, Italy 1960 's
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Adjustable Mid Century Modern Wall Unit in scandinavian style manufactured in Italy in the 1960 's. Dark veneered wood structure made by one sliding doors drawer, four elengatly re...
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1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves

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Brass, Iron

Paul Evans City Scape Shelves
By Paul Evans
Located in Toledo, OH
These beautiful brass and glass cityscape shelves by Paul Evans could be used as a floating shelf or a floating credenza. The brass bases are 14" x 14" and the glass is 60" long and ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

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Brass

Paul Evans City Scape Shelves
Paul Evans City Scape Shelves
H 14 in W 60 in D 14 in
Red Metal Shelf attributed to Mathieu Mategot, France, c. 1940
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York City, NY
Painted, patinated red metal shelf with unique hole pattern, attributed to Mathieu Mategot
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1940s French Modern Used Book Shelves

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Metal

Tomado Wall Mount Red and Yellow Shelving Unit
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century single section industrial style wall mounted shelving by the iconic Tomado company. Features Yellow and red enameled metal shelves on black wire risers with some vi...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

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Metal

Tomado Yellow and Orange Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Black Frame
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single section of original Tomado wall mounted shelving unit with yellow and orange metal shelves on black wire risers. Attractive industrial style book or display shelf. In original...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

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Metal

Industrial Double Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century double section industrial wall mount shelving unit with one wider section, which has a yellow white shelf and a narrower section with two black shelves. The shelve...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

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Metal

Tomado Style Industrial Multicolor 2 Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, Tomado style, industrial two section wall mounted shelving with yellow, red and black shelves on black enameled metal risers. In original condition with visible we...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

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Metal

Teak Modular Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé, 1950s
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern free standing modular wall unit. Design by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé. Striking Dutch design from the 1950s. This modular free standing wall un...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

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Brass

Brutalist free standing shelf
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Beautiful brutalist free standing shelf. The shelf is modular and all pieces can be places as requested taking into account the limits of the cabinets (they need upper and under su...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

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Wood

Brutalist free standing shelf
Brutalist free standing shelf
H 82.68 in W 59.06 in D 19.69 in
606 Shelving system, Dieter Rams for Vitsœ
By Dieter Rams
Located in Neuss, NW
Modular 606 shelving system by Dieter Rams for Vitsœ from the 1960s. High-quality construction consisting of two aluminium E Tracks and four shelves. Quality Features: very good...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

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Aluminum

 606 Shelving system, Dieter Rams for Vitsœ
 606 Shelving system, Dieter Rams for Vitsœ
H 22.84 in W 64.57 in D 14.97 in
Japanese Antique Open Shelf Unit, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This Japanese antique cabinet was produced in the Taisho period (1912-1926). This furniture was produced with the same tradition and advanced techniques as Japanese shrines. Our to...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Used Book Shelves

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Wood

Tomado Teak Wall Mount Shelves with Black Wire Risers
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, single section, TOMADO shelving unit with adjustable teak shelves and black enameled metal risers. Functional and attractive wall mount shelves perfect for display...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

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Metal

Industrial Wall Mount Shelving with Gray and Red Shelves
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, single section wall mounted Tomado style industrial shelving unit with gray and red metal shelves on black wire risers. Has the added feature that the unit can be ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

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Metal

Tomado Style Wall Shelving Unit w/ Black Frame and Yellow, Red, & Blue Shelves
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing single section wall mounted shelving unit with adjustable metal enameled shelves on black wire risers. Yellow, red and blue interchangeable industrial style shelves for displ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

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Metal

Tomado Yellow and Orange Wall Mount Shelving Unit
By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century single section Tomado wall mounted shelving unit by Jan Van Der Togt. Mustard and red enameled metal shelves on white risers with original manufacture stamp. This s...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

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Metal

Mategot Inspired Perforated Metal Book Stand
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century, Tomado style white perforated desk shelf with black wire frame inspired by the work of French design great Mathieu Mategot. A functional industrial style table shelf per...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

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Metal, Wire

Dutch Art Deco Writing Desk in Oak
By H.Pander & Zonen, Hendrik Wouda
Located in Waalwijk, NL
LOV Oosterbeek desk, oak, wood, The Netherlands, 1920s This impeccably designed desk is characterized by a sleek rectangular silhouette, accentuated by bold vertical and horizontal ...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Used Book Shelves

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Brass

Dutch Art Deco Writing Desk in Oak
Dutch Art Deco Writing Desk in Oak
H 69.89 in W 48.63 in D 15.36 in
Shelving system ENETRI, Niels Gammelgaard
By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA
Located in Neuss, NW
Shelving system ENETRI by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA from the 2000s. New edition of the GUIDE system from 1985. Powder-coated metal frame in white with four chipboard shelves in whit...
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Early 2000s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

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Aluminum

Shelving system ENETRI, Niels Gammelgaard
Shelving system ENETRI, Niels Gammelgaard
H 62.21 in W 66.93 in D 13 in
Antique Bamboo Corner Etagere
Located in Bradenton, FL
An antique faux tortoise shell corner etagere made of bamboo. Four serpentine carved shelves and five bamboo supports are painted with a dappled “faux tortoise shell” finish. The top...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Used Book Shelves

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Bamboo, Wood

Antique Bamboo Corner Etagere
Antique Bamboo Corner Etagere
H 49.25 in W 15.25 in D 15.25 in
Vintage Rosewood / Lucite and Glass 5 Tier Display Shelf
Located in Houston, TX
Elevate your décor with this exquisite Vintage Lucite and Rosewood 5 Tier Glass Display Shelf or Etagere. Crafted with a blend of elegance and functionality, this piece boasts a slee...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

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Glass, Lucite, Rosewood

606 Shelving system, Dieter Rams for Vitsœ
By Dieter Rams
Located in Neuss, NW
Article Details Modular 606 shelving system by Dieter Rams for Vitsœ from the 1960s. High-quality construction consisting of eight aluminum E-Tracks, eleven shelves and three contai...
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1660s German Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

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Aluminum

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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
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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, 2021
    Tempered 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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