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Arts & Crafts Handmade Dark Oak Compact 3 Tiered Bookshelf
Arts & Crafts Handmade Dark Oak Compact 3 Tiered Bookshelf

Arts & Crafts Handmade Dark Oak Compact 3 Tiered Bookshelf

$2,138Sale Price|24% Off

Arts & Crafts Handmade Dark Oak Compact 3 Tiered Bookshelf

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Circa 1910 Elegant and compact Arts & Crafts 3 tiered bookshelf with subtle workmanship and clean lines in dark, quarter sawn solid oak. Ideal for a small space/nook.

Category

Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Used Book Shelves

Materials

Oak

Vintage Open Neoclassical Maple Built in Corner Shelving Cabinet Salvage
Vintage Open Neoclassical Maple Built in Corner Shelving Cabinet Salvage

Vintage Open Neoclassical Maple Built in Corner Shelving Cabinet Salvage

$2,963Sale Price|24% Off

Vintage Open Neoclassical Maple Built in Corner Shelving Cabinet Salvage

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

High end vintage corner cabinet built along the neoclassical style with fluted edges. Excellent for a built in project. Ideal for books and display and exuding warmth and finesse.

Category

1960s Canadian Neoclassical Revival Used Book Shelves

Materials

Maple

Shelving Unit or Bookcase, Modern Chrome Shelving, Midcentury Design, C 1960
Shelving Unit or Bookcase, Modern Chrome Shelving, Midcentury Design, C 1960

Shelving Unit or Bookcase, Modern Chrome Shelving, Midcentury Design, C 1960

$3,400

Shelving Unit or Bookcase, Modern Chrome Shelving, Midcentury Design, C 1960

Located in New York, NY

A fantastic square, chrome shelving unit from the 1960's. Finished all around. Can be floating in a room for decorative objects. Glass shelves are clear not smokey. Good condition.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Chrome

20th Century, Vitrine with Fine Inlay in the Dutch Baroque Style Mahogany Veneer
20th Century, Vitrine with Fine Inlay in the Dutch Baroque Style Mahogany Veneer

20th Century, Vitrine with Fine Inlay in the Dutch Baroque Style Mahogany Veneer

$2,294

20th Century, Vitrine with Fine Inlay in the Dutch Baroque Style Mahogany Veneer

Located in Berlin, DE

Light mahogany and maple on solid wood. Very rich, Baroque inlaid work. High-corpuscular body. On balustrade-shaped legs connected with an X-shaped ridge. Above two-wise frame base w...

Category

20th Century Dutch Baroque Used Book Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Original Alvar Aalto Shoe Rack Designed for the Stora Enso Building Finland
Original Alvar Aalto Shoe Rack Designed for the Stora Enso Building Finland

Original Alvar Aalto Shoe Rack Designed for the Stora Enso Building Finland

$2,750

Original Alvar Aalto Shoe Rack Designed for the Stora Enso Building Finland

By Alvar Aalto

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

For your consideration is this rare and custom shoe rack designed by Alvar Aalto circa 1960 featuring solid birch wood slats. Custom designed by Alvar Aalto and completed in the earl...

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Wood, Birch

Mogens Koch Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
Mogens Koch Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen

Mogens Koch Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen

$3,765 / set

Mogens Koch Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen

By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Mogens Koch two wall-mounted bookcases of mahogany. Executed by Rud Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Mastercraft Tall Brass Regency Style Étagère
Mastercraft Tall Brass Regency Style Étagère

Mastercraft Tall Brass Regency Style Étagère

$4,800

Mastercraft Tall Brass Regency Style Étagère

By Mastercraft

Located in North Miami, FL

This very tall étagère shows five thick glass shelves (can take two more if desired) and is very stable. This design is truly chic!

Category

1960s American Used Book Shelves

Materials

Brass

G Plan Teak Corner Shelf
G Plan Teak Corner Shelf

G Plan Teak Corner Shelf

$949

G Plan Teak Corner Shelf

Located in Basildon, London

The G Plan Teak Corner Shelf is a quintessential piece of mid-century modern design, offering both style and practicality. Crafted from warm, natural teak, this corner unit fits seam...

Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Wood

Pair of Oak Nightstand or Bedside Table
Pair of Oak Nightstand or Bedside Table

Pair of Oak Nightstand or Bedside Table

$4,000

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

Assorted Italian Hand Made Glass Mosaic Shelves, 3
Assorted Italian Hand Made Glass Mosaic Shelves, 3

Assorted Italian Hand Made Glass Mosaic Shelves, 3

$485 / set

Assorted Italian Hand Made Glass Mosaic Shelves, 3

Located in New Windsor, NY

Straight from the home and studio of Floss Dworkin in Suffern, New York. Each small shell is made with colorful Italian glass tiles with a painted pine wood base. Two are "clipped co...

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Used Book Shelves

Materials

Glass, Cut Glass, Wood, Pine, Paint

Danish Modern Freestanding Teak Bookcase Shelving Etagere Or Wall Unit
Danish Modern Freestanding Teak Bookcase Shelving Etagere Or Wall Unit

Danish Modern Freestanding Teak Bookcase Shelving Etagere Or Wall Unit

$2,250

Danish Modern Freestanding Teak Bookcase Shelving Etagere Or Wall Unit

Located in Southampton, NJ

An elegant minimalist freestanding teak shelving unit that is versatile in design giving the option to place in the middle of a space or against a wall. Ample storage for anything fr...

Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Retro Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Retro Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Retro Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system

$2,043

Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Retro Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

An exceptionally large and rare modular ladder shelving system comprising 5 ladders and 9 shelves — This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in ver good vintage condition, . Des...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro large Metal Tomado Desk Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro large Metal Tomado Desk Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro large Metal Tomado Desk Shelving library system

$1,703

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro large Metal Tomado Desk Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

An exceptionally large and rare modular ladder shelving system comprising 5 ladders and 7 shelves This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition with only minimum ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro white multicoloured Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro white multicoloured Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro white multicoloured Tomado Shelving library system

$1,021

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro white multicoloured Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

An exceptionally rare modular ladder shelving system comprising 3 ladders and 7 shelves This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition with only minimum age relate...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage bamboo wall unit, 1970s
Vintage bamboo wall unit, 1970s

Vintage bamboo wall unit, 1970s

$1,488

Vintage bamboo wall unit, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage bamboo book case with a beautiful design. Curved bamboo stands with plenty of shelves providing a lot of storage/display space. 1970s - Thailand Height: 180cm Width: 210cm...

Category

1970s Thai Bohemian Used Book Shelves

Materials

Bamboo

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Shelve French Rivera, circa 1960
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Shelve French Rivera, circa 1960

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Shelve French Rivera, circa 1960

$586

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Shelve French Rivera, circa 1960

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern bamboo shelve, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in France. By unknown designer. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, pres...

Category

1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Bakery Display Rack with Iron Frame and Oak Shelves, France, 1920s
Bakery Display Rack with Iron Frame and Oak Shelves, France, 1920s

Bakery Display Rack with Iron Frame and Oak Shelves, France, 1920s

$4,200

Bakery Display Rack with Iron Frame and Oak Shelves, France, 1920s

Located in Antwerp, BE

This bakery display rack, produced in France during the 1920s, reflects the refined craftsmanship typical of traditional shop fittings from the early twentieth century. The structure...

Category

1920s French Rustic Used Book Shelves

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Modern Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Hundevad & Co, 1960s
Midcentury Modern Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Hundevad & Co, 1960s

Midcentury Modern Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Hundevad & Co, 1960s

$2,306

Midcentury Modern Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Hundevad & Co, 1960s

By Hundevad & Co.

Located in Breda, Netherlands

Bookcase This handsome Danish bookcase from the Mid-Century Modern period perfectly illustrates why Scandinavian design is so beloved. Crafted from beautiful rosewood with a deep col...

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

$238 / set

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

An exceptionally and rare multicoloured modular ladder shelving system comprising 2 ladders and 3 shelves. This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition, with mini...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

$204

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

An exceptionally and rare multicoloured modular ladder shelving system comprising 2 ladders and 3 shelves. This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition, with mini...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

$272

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

An exceptionally and rare multicoloured modular ladder shelving system comprising 2 ladders and 3 shelves. This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition, with mini...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Modern Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Hundevad & Co, 1960s
Midcentury Modern Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Hundevad & Co, 1960s

Midcentury Modern Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Hundevad & Co, 1960s

$2,306

Midcentury Modern Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Hundevad & Co, 1960s

By Hundevad & Co.

Located in Breda, Netherlands

Bookcase This handsome Danish bookcase from the Mid-Century Modern period perfectly illustrates why Scandinavian design is so beloved. Crafted from beautiful rosewood with a deep col...

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro white Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro white Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro white Metal Tomado Shelving library system

$1,021

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro white Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

An exceptionally rare modular ladder shelving system comprising 4 ladders and 6 shelves This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition with only minimum age relate...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

$238

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

An exceptionally and rare multicoloured modular ladder shelving system comprising 2 ladders and 3 shelves. This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition, with mini...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage wood and Metal Multistrux Iron Modular Shelving Unit or Library Shelves
Vintage wood and Metal Multistrux Iron Modular Shelving Unit or Library Shelves

Vintage wood and Metal Multistrux Iron Modular Shelving Unit or Library Shelves

$919

Vintage wood and Metal Multistrux Iron Modular Shelving Unit or Library Shelves

By Multistrux

Located in Markington, GB

Vintage Modular Multistrux Shelving System, Spain, 1960s–1970s Set of 4 metal ladders and 6 shelves from the Multistrux modular shelving system, commercialized in Spain during the 1...

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

$238

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

An exceptionally and rare multicoloured modular ladder shelving system comprising 2 ladders and 3 shelves. This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition, with mini...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

$340 / set

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

An exceptionally and rare multicoloured modular ladder shelving system comprising 3x 2 Ladders and 1 Shelves. This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition, with m...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro large Metal Tomado Desk Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro large Metal Tomado Desk Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro large Metal Tomado Desk Shelving library system

$2,384

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro large Metal Tomado Desk Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

An exceptionally large and rare modular ladder shelving system comprising 5 ladders and 9 shelves and 2 magazine shelves and 1 desk shelf. This impressive mid-century shelving unit ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro Bright Red Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro Bright Red Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro Bright Red Metal Tomado Shelving library system

$919

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro Bright Red Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

An exceptionally and rare Bright Red modular ladder shelving system comprising 3 ladders and 5 shelves. This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition, with minimal...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

$538

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

An exceptionally and rare multicoloured modular ladder shelving system comprising 3 ladders and 5 shelves. This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition, with mini...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

$538

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

An exceptionally and rare multicoloured modular ladder shelving system comprising 3 ladders and 5 shelves. This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition, with mini...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-14-A Cupboard / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-14-A Cupboard / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-14-A Cupboard / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

$21,000

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-14-A Cupboard / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

The object exudes an aura. It’s not about the shape or about the material; its auratic quality comes out of its depth, giving a strong presence with an almost ritualist intensity. No...

Category

1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

$538

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

An exceptionally and rare multicoloured modular ladder shelving system comprising 3 ladders and 5 shelves. This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition, with mini...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Art Deco Half Moon Expandable Étagère by Milo Baughman
Vintage Art Deco Half Moon Expandable Étagère by Milo Baughman

Vintage Art Deco Half Moon Expandable Étagère by Milo Baughman

$1,600

Vintage Art Deco Half Moon Expandable Étagère by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage art deco style two-piece semi-circular expandable étagère shelving by Milo Baughman, in chrome finish with patina, with removable glass shelves. When fully open, it measures...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal

French Neoclassical Style Five Tier Steel Étagère Shelves
French Neoclassical Style Five Tier Steel Étagère Shelves

French Neoclassical Style Five Tier Steel Étagère Shelves

$3,800

French Neoclassical Style Five Tier Steel Étagère Shelves

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A striking tall French étagère shelving unit crafted from steel featuring a refined architectural frame in the Neoclassical taste. The dramatic open linear frame features repeated X-...

Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Used Book Shelves

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Walnut Cado Display Shelf
Midcentury Walnut Cado Display Shelf

Midcentury Walnut Cado Display Shelf

$499 / item

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

Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s
Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s

Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s

$6,095

Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Ranst, VAN

Danish modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado. This teak setup has one drawer cabinet, two storage cabinets, one display cabinet and nine bookshelves. Always adaptable and furth...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Iron 3 Tier Shelf Small Display Stand (A)
Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Iron 3 Tier Shelf Small Display Stand (A)

Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Iron 3 Tier Shelf Small Display Stand (A)

$325 / item

Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Iron 3 Tier Shelf Small Display Stand (A)

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Iron 3 Tier Shelf Small Display Stand (A). Item features a nice small size, 3 tiers, (no glass for shelves), rope design frame, tassel fo...

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Used Book Shelves

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Display Shelf 1900s-1940s / Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Display Shelf 1900s-1940s / Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Display Shelf 1900s-1940s / Cabinet Wabi Sabi

$1,800

Japanese Antique Display Shelf 1900s-1940s / Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese display shelf, a beautiful piece of storage furniture distinguished by its light structure and well-balanced proportions. Its elegant presence brings a qu...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Used Book Shelves

Materials

Chestnut

Danish Teak 3-Bay Cado Modular Shelving System Poul Cadovius Bookshelf Desk 1960
Danish Teak 3-Bay Cado Modular Shelving System Poul Cadovius Bookshelf Desk 1960

Danish Teak 3-Bay Cado Modular Shelving System Poul Cadovius Bookshelf Desk 1960

$6,777

Danish Teak 3-Bay Cado Modular Shelving System Poul Cadovius Bookshelf Desk 1960

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

A lovely 1960s three-bay Danish teak CADO shelving system designed by Paul Cadovius consisting of 11 shelves, four uprights, plus 22 brackets. These designer shelves are fully modula...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Teak

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Modular Oak Bookshelf Credenza
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Modular Oak Bookshelf Credenza

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Modular Oak Bookshelf Credenza

$3,895

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Modular Oak Bookshelf Credenza

Located in Los Angeles, CA

_______________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precisi...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Oak

A 19th Century Campaign Washstand
A 19th Century Campaign Washstand

A 19th Century Campaign Washstand

$1,294

A 19th Century Campaign Washstand

Located in Tetbury, England

Three teak shelves with brass fret work galleries, finials to the barley twist column supports. The stand break down as with most campaign items in a simple and quick way; unscrew t...

Category

Late 19th Century Used Book Shelves

Materials

Brass

Large French Boulangerie Stand or Baker's Rack of Wrought Iron and Brass
Large French Boulangerie Stand or Baker's Rack of Wrought Iron and Brass

Large French Boulangerie Stand or Baker's Rack of Wrought Iron and Brass

$8,950

Large French Boulangerie Stand or Baker's Rack of Wrought Iron and Brass

Located in Austin, TX

A fine authentic French baker's rack or boulangerie display stand of wrought iron with decorative brass trim and finials, featuring scrolled dividing panels and three levels of shelv...

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Wall Mounted Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Wall Mounted Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Wall Mounted Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s

$2,059

Mid-Century Modern Wall Mounted Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s

By Walter Wirtz, Wilhelm Renz

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern wall mounted shelf. Design by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz. Striking German design from the 1960s. Nicely grained teak wood with black lacquered...

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Teak

19th Century Small Burr Walnut Étagère Whatnot Victorian
19th Century Small Burr Walnut Étagère Whatnot Victorian

19th Century Small Burr Walnut Étagère Whatnot Victorian

$2,718

19th Century Small Burr Walnut Étagère Whatnot Victorian

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Extremely Attractive Mid 19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut & Walnut Étagère, Or Small Whatnot, Having Three Superbly Figured Rounded Tiers With Attractive Inlaid Decoration, ...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Used Book Shelves

Materials

Walnut

English Two-Tiered Walnut Serving Trolley
English Two-Tiered Walnut Serving Trolley

English Two-Tiered Walnut Serving Trolley

$2,850

English Two-Tiered Walnut Serving Trolley

Located in Bradenton, FL

Two-Tier Walnut English Serving Trolley. Trolley features elegantly turned legs terminating in original brass casters. The upper tier is framed with a shaped gallery back and gently...

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Used Book Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Rare Regency Rosewood and Brass Whatnot, Circa 1835, England
Rare Regency Rosewood and Brass Whatnot, Circa 1835, England

Rare Regency Rosewood and Brass Whatnot, Circa 1835, England

$8,819

Rare Regency Rosewood and Brass Whatnot, Circa 1835, England

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Exceptionally Fine Quality And Extremely Rare 19th Century Late Regency Period Rosewood And Brass Mounted Whatnot, Or Etagere, Of Baluster Form, Having Fine Ormolu Gallery To Top ...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Regency Used Book Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Luxurious Italian Library Wall Unit in Maple and Aluminum
Luxurious Italian Library Wall Unit in Maple and Aluminum

Luxurious Italian Library Wall Unit in Maple and Aluminum

$29,500

Luxurious Italian Library Wall Unit in Maple and Aluminum

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Wall unit, knotted or birds-eye maple, aluminum, Italy, 1970s This exceptional Italian wall unit from the 1970s showcases the extreme glamour and craftsmanship that so clearly reson...

Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Flandre Naturalistic Wall Mounted Shelf in Elm
Charles Flandre Naturalistic Wall Mounted Shelf in Elm

Charles Flandre Naturalistic Wall Mounted Shelf in Elm

$5,450

Charles Flandre Naturalistic Wall Mounted Shelf in Elm

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Charles Flandre wall shelf, elm, France, 1960s Designed by French cabinetmaker Charles Flandre in the 1960s, this wall-mounted shelf unit reflects the designer’s focus on honest mat...

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Elm

Vintage Boho Coastal Rattan Étagère With Fan Top and Glass Shelves
Vintage Boho Coastal Rattan Étagère With Fan Top and Glass Shelves

Vintage Boho Coastal Rattan Étagère With Fan Top and Glass Shelves

$1,295

Vintage Boho Coastal Rattan Étagère With Fan Top and Glass Shelves

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A striking vintage rattan étagère featuring a dramatic Brighton Pavilion–style fan crest and four glass display shelves. The architectural silhouette and elegant fan back create a s...

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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Retro Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Retro Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Retro Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system

$1,703

Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Retro Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

An exceptionally and rare modular ladder shelving system comprising 4 ladders and 9 shelves. This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition, with no damage to the v...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

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Metal

Antique French Art & Craft Rolling Wine Rack – 5 Tier Bottle Storage Trolley
Antique French Art & Craft Rolling Wine Rack – 5 Tier Bottle Storage Trolley

Antique French Art & Craft Rolling Wine Rack – 5 Tier Bottle Storage Trolley

$1,730

Antique French Art & Craft Rolling Wine Rack – 5 Tier Bottle Storage Trolley

Located in Markington, GB

A charming antique wine rack mounted on wheels, combining practical storage with classic vintage character. The rack features five tiers, each designed to hold six bottles, providing...

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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Used Book Shelves

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookshelf with Iron Frame, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookshelf with Iron Frame, Italy, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookshelf with Iron Frame, Italy, 1960s

$1,470

Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookshelf with Iron Frame, Italy, 1960s

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Mid Century Modern Teak Bookshelf Italy 1960. A refined Mid-Century Modern single-module shelving unit, crafted in Italy during the 1960s, embodying the sleek functionality of Scand...

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1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Wall Mounted Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Wall Mounted Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Wall Mounted Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s

$2,637

Mid-Century Modern Wall Mounted Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s

By Walter Wirtz, Wilhelm Renz

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern wall mounted shelf. Design by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz. Striking German design from the 1960s. Nicely grained teak wood with black lacquered...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Teak

1960s Tomado Wire Kitchen Storage Rack / Organizer
1960s Tomado Wire Kitchen Storage Rack / Organizer

1960s Tomado Wire Kitchen Storage Rack / Organizer

$183 / item

1960s Tomado Wire Kitchen Storage Rack / Organizer

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

A practical and stylish Tomado kitchen wire storage rack / organizer, produced by Tomado in the Netherlands. These versatile wire racks were designed to keep kitchens and workspaces...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

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Metal

Large 1950's String metal framed wall System with record cabinet and two shelves
Large 1950's String metal framed wall System with record cabinet and two shelves

Large 1950's String metal framed wall System with record cabinet and two shelves

$1,362

Large 1950's String metal framed wall System with record cabinet and two shelves

By Nils Nisse Strinning

Located in Markington, GB

A sought-after large String metal framed wall system featuring a record cabinet with its original plastic key and two shelves, originally designed in 1949 by Nils Strinning for Strin...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

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Metal

Mid Century Italian Ebonised Shelf Cabinets - Pair
Mid Century Italian Ebonised Shelf Cabinets - Pair

Mid Century Italian Ebonised Shelf Cabinets - Pair

$1,995 / set

Mid Century Italian Ebonised Shelf Cabinets - Pair

Located in Troy, MI

Found in Italy, this pair of mid-century ebonized shelf cabinets dates from circa 1950. Each unit features four open shelves above a single-door enclosed cabinet, supported by uprigh...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Hardwood, Maple

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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 Answer
    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.
  • What type of glass is used for shelving?
    1 Answer
    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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