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Mid-Century Adjustable Birch, Coated Wire Wall Shelves by String Sweden 12" Deep
By String Design AB
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern adjustable wall shelves. Constructed of birch and coated wire. Made by String in Sweden. Measures: 39" tall x 31.5" x 11.75" deep.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Birch
$575
H 39 in W 31.5 in D 11.75 in
Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian walnut, carved, three shelves, open bookcase, with great details and frames shaped in Victorian, Napoleon III, Louis XV style with beautiful burl wood pattern dec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
$1,040 Sale Price
50% Off
H 38.98 in W 47.25 in D 13.39 in
1 of 2 Victorian Period Dwarf Open Library Bookcases with Two Shelves Per Side
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 large dwarf open library bookcases circa 1880 in English oak
As mentioned this is one of two, the other is 60cm smaller than this one and...
Category
1880s English High Victorian Used Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
$1,799 Sale Price
25% Off
H 47.64 in W 83.86 in D 15.16 in
Bauhaus Chrome-Plated Tubular Steel Étagère / Flower Stand, 1930s
Located in Lucenec, SK
Chrome-plated tubular steel étagère made in the 1930s with glass shelves. Chrome plating is in original condition.
Category
1930s Bauhaus Used Book Shelves
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$535 Sale Price
23% Off
H 24.02 in W 45.28 in D 10.24 in
Japanese Old Display Stand with BK color / Japanese Old Wooden Shelves
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a beautiful black Japanese display shelf.
The wood is oak.
Oak has long been used for luxury furniture in Japan.
The design is very simple, with nothing underneath so that t...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Used Book Shelves
Materials
Other
$1,800
H 38.59 in W 37.01 in D 15.95 in
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Wall Shelf, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary Mid-Century wall shelf in curved rattan, bamboo and wicker. This marvellous object was made in Italy in the 1960s and is attributed to the mastery of Franco Albini.
Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
$1,010
H 9.85 in W 18.51 in D 11.82 in
1960s Two Fully Restored Danish Sigfred Omann Floating Nightstands in Teak
By Sigfred Omann, Ølholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Set of two Danish Sigfred Omann floating nightstands in teak by Oelholm
A pair of floating nightstands or shelves in teak designed by Sigfred Omann for Ølholm Møbelfabrik. The...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
$1,427 Sale Price / set
29% Off
H 4.73 in W 15.36 in D 9.26 in
Mid Century Vanity Wall Shelf with Rail A very stylish and useful piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mid Century Vanity Wall Shelf with Rail
A very stylish and useful piece craftsman made in teak, and simple to fit on a wall, the shelf is 9” high, 24” long and 5” deep
WE245
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
Metal shelf Verspanntes Regal design Wolfgang Laubersheimer, Pentagon Group 1984
By Wolfgang Laubersheimer, Pentagon Group
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
One Postmodern shelf „Verspanntes Regal“ designed by Wolfgang Laubersheimer for Pentagon Group in 1984.
early edition of the 'Verspanntes Regal', therefore without makers bedge or ...
Category
1980s German Post-Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Steel
$3,805
H 94.49 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Pair of Circular Glass and Brass Display Shelves, 20th Century, European
Located in London, GB
A pair of circular glass and brass shelves, for display or storage, second half of the 20th century, unsigned.
The shelves were found in Europe, and were perhaps used for shop displ...
Category
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
$1,294 / set
H 4.41 in W 13.43 in D 14.02 in
1970s MCM Circular Brass or Gold Room Divider Étagère with Glass Display Shelves
By Romeo Rega, Milo Baughman
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large 1970s two section round brass & glass étagère, often attributed to Milo Baughman of the Hollywood Regency style. Two-piece design allows to adjust overall width by moving the p...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
$2,850
H 78.25 in W 102.75 in D 18 in
Chinese Chippendale Style Red Lacquered Corner Etagere
Located in Germantown, MD
An early to mid 20th century Chinese Chippendale Style Red Lacquered Corner Etagere.
Measures 15.5" in width, 11.5" in depth and 54" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood, Paint, Lacquer
Milo Baughman Style Tall Chrome and Glass Column Étagère
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Milo Baughman style tall chrome and glass column étagère,
Each one fitted with four 17 inch square clear glass shelves. Each cube shelf has a display height of 17.5"
Sold individual...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Chrome
$716 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 61 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Japanese Vintage Wooden Open Shelf, Mid Showa Period '1940-'
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This wooden open shelf was crafted in the Mid Showa Period'1940-'.
This simple yet striking open shelf is made from heavy pine wood, with some parts crafted from cedar, giving it a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Cedar, Pine
Primitive Folk Art Painted Pink Wall Shelf, Handmade Curio Cabinet, Spice Rack
Located in Chicago, IL
Charming handmade folk art wall shelf in pale pink paint with curvy side brackets. One of a kind and highly functional. Can be set on a surface or hung on the wall. Lovely for curios...
Category
1940s Unknown Folk Art Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood, Paint
$552 Sale Price
40% Off
H 25 in W 12.13 in D 5.5 in
Arts and Crafts Iron & Glass Display Table / Drinks Cabinet Attr. Hugo Berger
By Goberg
Located in Lisse, NL
Table display cabinet. For the collectors of rare Arts and Crafts antiques.
When we first saw this cabinet, we immediately were convinced that it could have only been designed and h...
Category
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron
$2,944
H 31.7 in W 21.75 in D 11.4 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase, C1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase, C1910
Measures- 66.5"H x 11.25"W x...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Used Book Shelves
Materials
Glass, Oak
$2,450
H 28 in W 22.5 in D 2.25 in
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
Arts and Crafts Open Front Elm Bookcase
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Open Front Elm Bookcase
This bookcase has 4 open shelves, the top shelf is galleried
The shelf has shaped sides
The bookcase is in good attractive sturdy condition ...
Category
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Used Book Shelves
Materials
Elm
Modular Cabinet by Svante Skogh for Seffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden – 1960s
By Seffle Möbelfabrik, Svante Skogh
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and functional mid-century modern piece designed by Svante Skogh for Seffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden. This modular cabinet is composed of two separate elements: a table base and...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Oak, Teak
$2,373
H 60.63 in W 47.25 in D 17.33 in
Mid-Century Regency Style Carved Mahogany Faux Bamboo Etagere / Shelf / Book
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a regency style carved fruitwood faux bamboo shelf / etagere / bookcase. The shelves are about 11.75” deep, and 14 inches in height. The top shelf is the only one that has a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
$1,595
H 70.5 in W 30 in D 12.5 in
Impressive Early 20th Century Iron Wall Hanging Shelf
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Interesting Set of Wall Hanging or free standing shelves. Intricate, Gothic Casts iron supports, twisting balusters and tooled decoration, wooden shelves. Integrated hanging loops. F...
Category
Early 20th Century French Used Book Shelves
Materials
Iron
Vintage Reclaimed Bakery Shelf Rack with Removable Metal Trays
Located in Seattle, WA
This vintage bakery shelf rack features round galvanized metal trays supported by a rust-finished iron frame. Each tray is removable and sits in a custom notched bracket that allows ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Antique English Carved Oak Plate Rack Lions Wall Shelf
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique British Carved Oak Plate Rack~~ Carved Lions~~c. 1920s
Popular classic English hanging wall plate rack~~carved lions on corners~~plate groove and hangers on back~~...
Category
1920s English Victorian Used Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
Danish Modern Teak Wall Mounted Console Table and Arched Mirror with Brass Trim
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Teak Wall Mounted Floating Console Table and Arched Mirror, design attributed to Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, Denmark, circa 1960s. Perfect place to store your k...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
$2,550
H 10.75 in W 38.75 in D 11.75 in
606 Shelving system, Dieter Rams for Vitsœ
By Vitsoe, 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, four shelves and one container with up and over d...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Shelving System, Olof Pira
By Olof Pira
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful shelving system in teak veneer from the 1960s. The system consists of four black metal ladders, 18 shelves, one magazine rack and one container with three drawers, one door...
Category
1960s German Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
19th Century Original Blue Painted Pine Hanging Shelf with Pegs and Plate Rack
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful hanging rack is a wonderful example of the folk art found in Eastern Europe during the 1800's.
The blue background has hand painted accents including traditional red,...
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood, Pine, Paint
$850
H 20 in W 73.25 in D 4 in
18th - 19th Century French Painted Pinewood Bookshelf - Antique Rack
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French freestanding bookshelf made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The detailed library rack is composed with five arched shelving which are supported...
Category
Late 18th Century French Used Book Shelves
Materials
Pine
Regency Large Mahogany Whatnot
By Regency
Located in Tetbury, GB
A rare extra large Regency nineteenth century mahogany Whatnot /bookshelves /shelf display. In fantastic condition with all the finials original and intact , stringing detail on the ...
Category
1810s British Regency Used Book Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Of Vintage Marble Shelving Unit With Brass Frames
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of architecturally elegant shelving units, these marble shelving units are an eye catching statement piece.
Featuring five shelves of white marble, the unit is fra...
Category
Late 20th Century European Used Book Shelves
Materials
Marble, Brass
'Joy' Rotating Shelving Unit By Achille Castiglioni For Zanotta
Located in London, GB
An iconic example of Italian post-war design, the ‘Joy’ rotating shelving unit by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta is both functional and innovative. This 7 tier version in a black sc...
Category
Late 20th Century Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
$4,523
H 74.81 in W 65.36 in D 11.82 in
Mogens Koch Bookcases in Teak for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch six bookcases in teak. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
Antique Victorian Mahogany Four Tier Carved & Turned Whatnot Corner Shelves
Located in King's Lynn, GB
Here we have this beautiful Victorian mahogany four tier whatnot with barley twist columns and carved decorative sides. With gadrooned feet, casters on each and a pair of carved maho...
Category
19th Century British Late Victorian Used Book Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
$613
H 45.52 in W 36.11 in D 17.52 in
Folk Art Green Painted Corner Shelf
Located in Round Top, TX
A painted green folk art shelf. Incredible scalloped sides and "surface"-the folk art language referring to the wear and patina a great piece of history holds that signifies the actu...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood, Paint
French Free Standing Studio Shelves. A 5 shelf rack, very strong and sturdy
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Free Standing Studio Shelves.
A 5 shelf rack, very strong and sturdy, from a pottery studio, this is a great piece with original character, the shelf is made in hard wood and...
Category
19th Century Industrial Used Book Shelves
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
$1,962
H 60 in W 36 in D 14 in
Post Modern Italian Brass & Glass Hairpin Etagere
By Milo Baughman
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Post Modern Italian Brass & Glass Hairpin Etagere. Featuring a three tier hairpin design, rectangular glass shelves, and a gold brass finish. This is an excepti...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Wall Unit in Pine and Black Lacquered Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Grand wall unit or library, pine, black lacquered metal, Italy, 1950s
This 1950s Italian wall unit strikes a perfect balance between sleek and sturdy. Made from solid pine, it’s got...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
$13,800
H 104.34 in W 104.34 in D 16.15 in
Elegant Italian Wall Unit in Teak, Brass and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit, brass, steel, teak, Italy, 1940s
This Italian wall unit, crafted at the end of the 1940s, is a refined example of midcentury design, seamlessly blending form and function...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Used Book Shelves
Materials
Brass, Steel
MId-Century Geometric Design Oak Wood Etagere
Located in North Miami, FL
Providing 6 levels to display your beautiful collections, this etagere in oak and designed with geometric cube design. Exceptional craftsmanship with beautiful joint details.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
Proposal P700 Wall Unit by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, 1960s - 3 Available
By Vittorio Introini
Located in Brussels, BE
Proposal P700 Wall Unit by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, 1960s - 3 Available
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Steel
$13,385
H 83.47 in W 25.6 in D 13.98 in
Antique English Jacobean Bookcase Bookshelf Cabinet Barley Twist Wavy Glass Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Jacobean Oak Bookcase or Display Cabinet with Double "Wavy" Glass Doors, Center Cabinet and Center Drawers~~Barley Twist Legs~~c. 1920s
PERFECT for your fa...
Category
1920s English Jacobean Used Book Shelves
Materials
Glass, Oak
$3,375
H 64 in W 72 in D 14.5 in
Romeo Rega Geometric Chrome and Glass Étagère with Sculptural Top and Base
By Romeo Rega
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Romeo Rega Geometric Chrome and Glass Étagère with Sculptural Top and Base, Italy, 1970s
A striking chrome and glass étagère by renowned Italian designer Romeo Rega, dating to the 1...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Chrome
$5,650
H 71 in W 59 in D 15 in
Mid-Century Black Shelf System 2 By Dieter Rams Vitsoe, Model 606, 1960s
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Rosendahl, DE
The modular shelving system "606", designed by Dieter Rams in 1960 and manufactured by Vitsœ. This iconic design is in good vintage condition with light, age-appropriate signs of wea...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
$4,507
H 78.75 in W 72.05 in D 15.75 in
Poul Cadovius Teak Bookcase Shelves For Royal System 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Den Haag, NL
Iconic Poul Cadovius for Royal System . Denmark 1960s Bookcase . The perfect solution , for your storage problems
Takes not muts space ,and can holt a lot . Rare...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
$3,866 / set
H 82.29 in W 65.36 in D 14.97 in
Handsome vintage Drexel Heritage brass in Walnut bakers rack
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid-century vintage brass and walnut Bakers rack. The bakers rack has beautiful brass scrolled details on each shelf. The front of each shelf has brass trim to give it a gl...
Category
1970s Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Black Shelf System By Dieter Rams Vitsoe, Model 606, 1960s
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Rosendahl, DE
The modular shelving system "606", designed by Dieter Rams in 1960 and manufactured by Vitsœ. This iconic design is in good vintage condition with light, age-appropriate signs of wea...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
$4,507
H 78.75 in W 72.05 in D 15.75 in
Franco Albini Italian Bookcase in Rosewood for Poggi Mid Century circa 1950s
By Poggi, Franco Albini, Franca Helg
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist Italian Bookcase, designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Poggi, Italy, circa 1950s. This library is believed to be Model LB7 or LB8 and is comprised of four uprights...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
$16,550
H 109 in W 103.25 in D 15.75 in
1950s Japanese vintage solid wood rectangular open shelf unit wabi sabi japandi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
New finds from a residence in Ibaraki pref., Japan.
This vintage, open back rectangular shelving unit was manufactured in circa 1950s to 70s, estimate from the style & material.
Mad...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
$1,810
H 28.27 in W 71.46 in D 13.27 in
Modernist vintage shelving unit sourced in France, dating from the 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modernist vintage shelving unit sourced in France, dating from the 1970s. Featuring a distinctive arched chrome frame and striking green patterned shelves, this piece beautifully bal...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Chrome
$4,164
H 39.77 in W 72.45 in D 14.18 in
Early 20th Century French Book Shelve - Wood with Copper Trims
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful wooden book shelve, made of solid wood and copper inlaid trims.
The shelve is adjustable, you can slide the two inner parts to make the perfect composition for your book...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
Roberto Fallani Bookshelf for Pierre Cardin, Italy, 1970s
By Roberto Fallani
Located in Padova, IT
Glossy black lacquered wood bookcase designed by Roberto Fallani for Pierre Cardin in the 1970s. High quality hand made product and exceptional stage presence.
Roberto Fallani, Thro...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century modern unit
Located in Diest, BE
Mid-Century Modern unit, elegant Italian design
A stunning vintage mid-century modern (wall) unit in exceptional condition. This modular shelving system features sleek lines, rich t...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
Vintage Kai Kristiansen's FM Reolsystem Shelving System in Rosewood 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Emeryville, CA
This exquisite vintage FM Reolsystem shelving system, designed by the renowned Danish designer Kai Kristiansen, is a true masterpiece of mid-century modern design. Crafted from richl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
$6,900
H 78.75 in W 96 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury Modern Danish Design Rosewood Bookcase by Hundevad & Co, 1960s
By Hundevad & Co.
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish tall bookcase in beautiful rosewood veneer. Designed by Carlo Jensen and made by Hundevad & Co.
This bookcase is in very good vintage condition and has a total of 6 height-ad...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
$2,247
H 60.24 in W 46.46 in D 11.82 in
Scandinavian Teak Wall Shelf , 1960s
Located in Brussel, BE
Beautiful Scandinavian wall shelf in massive teak, featuring 5 shelves with a small, round rim, from the 1960's.
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Origin: Scandinavia
Design period: 1960’s
Materials: wood
Color: wa...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wood, Teak
Antique French Rosewood & Marble Brass Ormolu Side Cabinet with Book Shelves
Located in King's Lynn, GB
Here we have an Antique late 19th century, circa 1890, French Rosewood & Marble topped Side Cabinet with 3 Shelves for books and other items & Brass Ormolu Mount Decorations. The mar...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Used Book Shelves
Materials
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
$1,507
H 31.89 in W 25.2 in D 13.98 in
Vintage Regency Greek Key Wrought Iron Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace dramatic, Neoclassical elegance with this monumental vintage wrought iron etagere. Masterfully crafted, its impressive form is defined by a continuous band of iconic Greek Ke...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Used Book Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron
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Used Book Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of used book shelves available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, all used book shelves available were constructed with great care. Used book shelves have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Used book shelves are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Used book shelves have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Poul Cadovius, Nils Nisse Strinning and String Design AB are consistently popular.
How Much are Used Book Shelves?
Prices for used book shelves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used book shelves begin at $1 and can go as high as $125,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.
Finding the Right Shelves for You
From valuable historical memorabilia to rare architectural models to priceless family photos, there’s no shortage of collectibles and curiosities worthy of adorning your home. Why not take the time to find the ideal antique, new or vintage shelves for your treasured trinkets?
For every space and object, there’s sure to be a wall-mounted or sturdy floor solution that matches your shelving needs on 1stDibs. And while shelves should technically stick out from your wall, they shouldn’t from the rest of your decor.
Because you can find shelves made with a wide variety of materials today, everything from teak to brass, your shelving can seamlessly support your existing color scheme and design style. An arrangement of shelves from floor to ceiling can turn your wall into a proud storage space for displaying artwork, decorative objects and books. Options abound with regard to shelving for the latter, as furniture designers know that literature creates an inviting atmosphere in any room, and one of the simplest ways to integrate books into an interior design is with the right shelves or bookcase.
Elegant shelving is a must for a happy home office or library, but a sharp shelving system can freshen up virtually any room in your home. Proudly display your vintage dinner plates and other tableware with open shelving in the kitchen or tuck away linens in big baskets on shelves in your bathroom if you’re navigating life without a proper linen closet.
On 1stDibs, find a wide range of shelves that includes everything from mid-century modern floating shelves to decorative Chinese shelves dating from the 18th century to contemporary statement-making structures that are as provocative as they are convenient.
Questions About Used Book Shelves
- How were book presses used?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A book press was used to bind books with pressure. When a book is placed in the center of the press, the platen is lowered to firmly press the book to hold its shape. Today, book presses are a popular home decor choice for collectors and avid book readers alike. Shop a selection of vintage book presses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Tempered glass is used most often for shelving. It is five to six times stronger than ordinary glass and provides better protection and safety. Shop a variety of vintage and antique tempered glass on 1stDibs.
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Bakery Rack
Bamboo Pagoda Etagere
British Colonial Etagere
Burnt Bamboo Shelves
French Bakery Cabinet
Milo Baughman Shelving Unit
Corner Whatnot Shelves
Drexel Hutch
Drexel Mid Century Bookcase
Olaf Von Bohr For Kartell
Pagoda Topped Etagere
Poul Cadovius Butterfly
Antique Butlers Trolley
Bakers Rack With Glass Shelves
Burnt Bamboo Etagere
Dieter Rams 606
English Trolley Server
French Bakery Shelves