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Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Etagere - A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
This is a very nicely carved pair of Chinese Chippendale style carved mahogany etagere or bookcase
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Mahogany

Rattan Pagoda Form Etageres
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of rattan etageres feature a chinoiserie pagoda form and rattan fretwork. One with three
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Late 20th Century Organic Modern Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Rattan, Wood

Vintage Rattan Pagoda Form Etageres
Rattan Pagoda Form Etageres
H 75 in W 30 in D 19 in
Chinese Chippendale Rattan and Cane Etageres
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of large rattan etageres feature Chinese chippendale fretwork and cane veneered shelves
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Rattan, Wood

Chinese Chippendale Rattan and Cane Etageres, Pair
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of large rattan etageres feature Chinese chippendale fretwork and cane veneered shelves
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1970s Organic Modern Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Wicker, Rattan

Chinese Qing Style Open Fretwork Kitchen Cabinet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent Chinese two-piece kitchen cabinet featuring a carved lattice open fretwork cupboard
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20th Century Chinese Qing Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Brass

Vintage Open Bookcase, Asian, Shelving Unit, Regency Colonial Revival, C.1980
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage open bookcase. An Asian, stained Hevea and cast iron shelving unit in Regency and
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1980s Asian Regency Revival Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Iron

Exceptional Custom Mahogany Breakfront Server Cabinet by Joseph Gerte, Boston
By Joseph Gerte
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional custom two part mahogany breakfront server cabinet or bookcase by Joseph Gerte of
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood

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Chinoiserie Oriental Mid Century Black Lacquer Tall Dresser Wardrobe Jewelry
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning and iconic mid century modern chinoiserie tall cabinet adorned in brass as shown. Multiple drawers make this a great wardrobe or jewelry cabinet. Great scale and better li...
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1970s Chinese Chippendale Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Brass

Erwin-Lambeth Plum Velvet Neo-Chippendale Wing Chair
By Erwin Lambeth
Located in Chicago, IL
Plum velvet upholstered neo-Chippendale wing chair from Erwin-Lambeth. White satin lacquered frame with open arms. Carved front legs with quatrefoil and elongated oval insets, open c...
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1960s American Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

Jasper Chinoiserie Breakfront Secretary, Gilt Lacquer, Bubble Glass
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Miami, FL
Jasper Chinoiserie Breakfront Secretary, Gilt Lacquer, Bubble Glass Offered for sale is a Chinoiserie breakfront china cabinet by Jasper with bubble glass panels. The cabinet is ...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Glass, Wood

Palm Beach Regency Cream Rattan Wicker Three Tier Console Table, 1970s
Located in Harlingen, TX
This large vintage 1970's coastal Palm Beach Regency style off-white console table is constructed of rattan with wicker shelving. It has a whitewashed look and features three long ti...
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1970s Unknown Bohemian Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Wicker, Rattan, Paint

Large Venetian Baroque Chippendale Credenza with Dry Bar and Golden Leaf Mirror
By Testolini & Salviati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
IMPORTANT: the mirror has been sold and only the sideboard remains Early 20th century large Venetian Baroque Chippendale credenza sideboard with golden leaf mirror Fratelli Testolin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chippendale Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Crystal

Prismatic Pagoda Sconce
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This sconce has a Frank Lloyd Wright feel. The long overhang on the shade has a strong architectural look and goes well with the louvered prismatic glass. The brass is a heavy cast a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Arts and Crafts Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Brass

Prismatic Pagoda Sconce
Prismatic Pagoda Sconce
H 10 in W 7.5 in D 9.5 in
Rattan and Wicker Etagere Bookshelves
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of vintage etageres feature full rattan construction and wicker detailing with glass shelving. Good condition with minor imperfections consistent with age, see photos for condit...
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Late 20th Century Organic Modern Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Rattan, Glass

Rattan and Wicker Etagere Bookshelves
Rattan and Wicker Etagere Bookshelves
H 74.25 in W 32 in D 18 in
Asian Chinese Chippendale Style Solid Rosewood Square Dining Table w/ 2 Bords
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid rosewood Chinese Chippendale style square dining table with 2x22 leaves extension boards. Mid-Century Modern decor match.
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20th Century Southeast Asian Chinese Chippendale Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Rosewood

Franco Albini French Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Oval Mirror, Italy 1960s
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent large midcentury French Riviera oval mirror in curved rattan, bamboo and wicker. This gorgeous piecewas designed by Franco Albini and was produced in Italy during the 196...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Mirror

Antique English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1790
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The image displays an English George III mahogany two-piece secretary cabinet, a fine example of 18th-century craftsmanship. The cabinet is constructed from rich mahogany, a wood cho...
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1790s British George III Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Mahogany

1980's Wicker Works Braided Rattan Club Chairs, Pair
By Michael Taylor, Wicker Works
Located in Southampton, NJ
A large pair of vintage Wicker Works braided wicker club chairs from the 1980s reupholstered in the late 1990's. These comfortable chairs are in clean well maintained condition with ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan

Vintage Coastal Bielecky Brothers Wrapped Rattan Bar Cabinet
By Bielecky Brothers
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage coastal Wrapped rattan bar/cabinet. Made by the iconic Bielecky Brothers. Unmarked, but verified by BB corporate. Can be used as a chic bar or storage cabinet or ...
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Late 20th Century North American Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Rattan

Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Wrapped Rattan Etagere - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Coastal etagere. A chic wrapped rattan frame with a tall and slender profile. Woven rattan shelves. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 20th Century Philippine Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Rattan

Hollywood Regency White Chippendale Bamboo Dining or Side Chair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A white painted bamboo Chippendale chair. A fabulous way to add a touch of chinoiserie style or Hollywood Regency to any space. This piece features a scalloped back with a geometric ...
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20th Century American Chippendale Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Bamboo, Paint

Mid Century Peacock Barrel Wicker Rattan Chair, C.1960, Italy
Located in London, GB
Mid century Peacock Barrel wicker rattan chair. C.1960 Italy In good condition, with general signs of wear commensurate with age, please see photos.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Wicker, Rattan

Bamboo Rattan Sideboard Credenza with Demilune Ends
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome sideboard credenza that represents everything wonderful about the modern use of rattan. Incredible geometric patterns reminiscent of art deco with modern shapes and lines. W...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Rattan, Glass, Wood

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Impressive Walnut, Bow Front Breakfront Bookcase
Located in London, GB
Ornate fretwork pediment, oak internal drawers, wonderful condition throughout.
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1960s Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

English Gothic Victorian Style Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Stunning and large English Victorian style breakfront bookcase. Slightly gothic style with
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Late 20th Century Victorian Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

British Art Deco Walnut Display Cabinet Vitrine Bookcase
Located in London, GB
Art deco vitrine with cloud fretwork to the glazed doors, curved edges to the top with carved
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20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Walnut

British Art Deco Display Cabinet Bookcase in Walnut
Located in London, GB
figured walnut with a circular fretwork design to the glass panel doors. British, circa 1930. Measures
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20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Display Cabinet Bookcase with Butterfly Front
Located in London, GB
Art Deco vitrine in walnut with glazed front doors having a fretwork design of a butterfly. Also
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20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Walnut

British Walnut Art Deco Circular Display Cabinet with Cloud Design
Located in London, GB
Art Deco display cabinet bookcase. A circular shouldered cabinet in a beautiful light walnut with
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20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Walnut

Rattan Chinoiserie Style Fretwork Etageres, a Pair
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of large lighted etageres feature intricate Chinese chippendale fretwork and tessellated
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1980s Organic Modern Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Stone

Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany four door breakfront bookcase with open fretworked swan neck broken pediment
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1940s English Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Mahogany

Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
H 95 in W 80 in D 18 in
Bamboo Rattan Display Shelf Bookcase by Brown Jordan
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Organic modern display shelves or bookcase by Brown Jordan constructed from bamboo and rattan
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Early 20th Century Georgian Style Walnut Library Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Georgian style walnut bookcase, circa 1930s. Features three fixed shelves behind two glass doors
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1930s Georgian Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Glass, Walnut

Antique Georgian Sligh-Lowry Mahogany Entry Cabinet Bookcase Console
By Sligh-Lowry Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
from mahogany with one drawer and lower cabinet for display. Features three fixed shelves and fretwork
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1950s Georgian Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Glass, Mahogany

Liberty & Co Attributed, an Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase with floral cut-outs
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co attributed. An Arts and Crafts oak bookcase, with stylized floral cut-outs and floral
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Oak

Antique English Bookcase Jacobean Display Cabinet Barley Twist Tiger Oak c.1930s
Located in Tyler, TX
Charming antique English "Tiger" oak Jacobean or tudor style double-door glass front bookcase or
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1930s English Jacobean Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Oak

Faux Bamboo and Lattice Etageres, a Pair
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of vintage etageres feature faux bamboo detailing and lattice fretwork. Five shelves in each
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1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Glass, Wood

Chinoiserie Style Faux Bamboo Gilt Iron Bookshelf Étagère
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Elaborate faux bamboo gilt iron fretwork étagère having heavy gold finish, glamorous chinoiserie
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1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Iron

Antique Edwardian Walnut Display Cabinet, on Stand, Scotland 1900, B2598
Located in Vancouver, BC
Walnut Original finish The top half has a moulded cornice with dentil freeze Fretwork to the front and
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20th Century Scottish Edwardian Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Oak

2 Harden Chippendale Georgian Cherry Corner Cabinets Cupboard Curio Display 85"
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in Dayton, OH
Chippendale or Georgian styling with fretwork trimmed glass doors, an open pediment with pierced lattice work
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1980s Chippendale Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Glass, Cherry

Chinoiserie Style Bamboo Fretwork Pagoda Étagère
Located in Lambertville, NJ
1970s Chinoiserie style pagoda form étagère with carved fretwork detailing. This tall Palm Regency
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1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Wood

Antique Walnut Serpentine Secretary Desk Chippendale Style Bookcase Oxbow
Located in Dayton, OH
turned finial. Doors are glass with fretwork. There are 2 interior bookcase shelves. Hardware is made of
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1940s Chippendale Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Glass, Walnut

Antique Maddox Walnut Serpentine Secretary Desk Chippendale Bookcase Oxbow
By Maddox Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
bookcase portion shows an open pediment with turned trophy finial. Doors are glass with fretwork. There are
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1940s Chippendale Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Glass, Walnut

Federal Style Mahogany & Cherry Tambour Secretary Desk and Bookcase
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Milford, NH
with fretwork, opening to two adjustable interior shelves, over a lower case with tambour top cylinder
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1990s American Federal Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Cherry, Mahogany, Satinwood

Fine Chippendale Style Cherry Two Piece Breakfront China Cabinet or Bookcase
Located in Milford, NH
A fine quality Chippendale or Georgian style cherry two piece breakfront china cabinet or bookcase
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Brass

English Mahogany & Walnut Breakfront Bookcase Secretary Chippendale Georgian
Located in Dayton, OH
breakfront. Made from mahogany with banding and walnut burled lower doors. The bookcase features fretwork
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Late 20th Century Georgian Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Mahogany

Chinese Export Elm Bookcase or Scholars Display Shelf Étagère
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. The four shelf bookcase features an open fretwork lattice design on the back and sides of each shelf
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Brass

Pair of Chinese Carved Rosewood Display Cabinets or Bookcases
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of Chinese carved rosewood display curio cabinets or bookcases. Featuring a lattice
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Brass

Smith & Watson Georgian Mahogany Library Bookcase Curio China Display Cabinet
By Smith & Watson
Located in Dayton, OH
Smith & Watson Georgian bookcase or display cabinet, circa last quarter 20th century. Made from
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Late 20th Century Georgian Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Glass, Mahogany

Pagoda Style Rattan and Cane Etageres, a Pair
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Chinese chippendale fretwork and double door storage. Two glass shelves above lower rattan shelf. Brass
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1970s Chinoiserie Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Rattan

Glamorous Chinoiserie Style Faux Bamboo Gilt Iron Bookshelf Étagère
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elaborate faux bamboo gilt iron fretwork étagère having heavy gold finish, glamorous chinoiserie
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1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Iron

Set of Fretwork Bookcases
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Three level fretwok shelves with a natural finish. A total of three units are availible.
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20th Century American Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Wood

Mod Walnut Bookcase
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This sleek, solid walnut bookcase is smooth to the touch and in good condition. Decorative fretwork
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Wood

Mod Walnut Bookcase
Mod Walnut Bookcase
H 39 in W 108 in D 12.75 in
English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase with Gothic Arch Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A timeless and elegant look, this Gothic style bookcase uses arches in its construction to create
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1960s English Gothic Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Mahogany

Art Deco Figured Walnut Circular Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Art deco circular shouldered cabinet with cloud design fretwork. Two glazed doors separated by
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20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Walnut

Art Deco Figured Walnut Circular Display Cabinet
Art Deco Figured Walnut Circular Display Cabinet
H 50.01 in W 52.76 in D 13.39 in
English Chippendale Secretary Bookcase
Located in Chamblee, GA
This lovely small mahogany Chippendale style secretary has beautiful fretwork and molding on the
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20th Century English Chippendale Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Bronze

English Chippendale Secretary Bookcase
English Chippendale Secretary Bookcase
H 81 in W 35 in D 18.75 in
High Style Pagoda Top Sideboard/Server/Bookcase/Secretaire
Located in Miami, FL
This HighStyle 2pc Pagoda Top cabinet, with fretwork front doors, is not only a wonderfully
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1950s American Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

Stylish White Lacquer China Cabinet by Century Furniture
Located in New Orleans, LA
China cabinet/Bookcase in white lacquer, marked "Century Furniture Company"; the illuminated upper
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1960s American Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Brass

Georgian Style Yew Wood Breakfront or Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
Georgian style yew wood breakfront or bookcase, with broken arch top over four fretwork glazed
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20th Century English Georgian Vintage Fretwork Bookcase

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Brass

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Finding the Right bookcases for You

As long as curious people have collected stories, we have needed a place to stow them away and preserve them. When auction houses and book dealers proliferated by the late 17th century, the bibliophile was born. And, of course, as with any treasured objects, a book lover’s volumes were suddenly worthy of a luxurious display — enter the bookcase. Americans of means during the 19th century took to amassing art as well as rare books, and antique bookcases of the era, rife with hand-carved decorative accents and architectural motifs, were ideal for displaying their handsome leather-bound wares.

Although our favorite titles may change over the years, the functionality and beauty of their home within our home is timeless. Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, a bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover. Even those who don’t covet the perfect home library can benefit from an attractive display case, as bookcases can easily double as charming étagères

Contemporary and customizable options make it easier for you to find the perfect bookcase for your style and stacks. If you don’t wish to fill your storage piece so that your collection is snug within its confines, incorporate extra space to allow for additional displays and decorative objects. And by introducing a striking dark wood Art Deco bookcase or low-profile mid-century modern design by Paul McCobb into your living room, your signed first editions won’t be the only items making a statement. 

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