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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

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

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

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

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...

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20th Century Dutch Baroque Used Book Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Bookcase
Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Bookcase

Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Bookcase

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Waalwijk, NL

IImari Tapiovaara for Permanente Mobili Cantù, bookcase, teak, colored fabric, Italy, design 1957 This grand bookcase, executed in teak, is designed by the Finnish designer Ilmari T...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Teak

Grete Jalk Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Design Teak Bookcases, 1950s
Grete Jalk Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Design Teak Bookcases, 1950s

Grete Jalk Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Design Teak Bookcases, 1950s

By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design teak bookcases set designed by Grete Jalk and produced by P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, movable vertical partitions, Denmark 1950s. Please note ...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Teak

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

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

By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch

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

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

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

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

G Plan Teak Corner Shelf
G Plan Teak Corner Shelf

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...

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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Wood

Osvaldo Borsani E22 Double Sided Freestanding Wall Unit for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
Osvaldo Borsani E22 Double Sided Freestanding Wall Unit for Tecno, Italy, 1950s

Osvaldo Borsani E22 Double Sided Freestanding Wall Unit for Tecno, Italy, 1950s

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

This double-sided freestanding E22 bookcase is a rare and peculiar example of Borsani's innovative design and the Tecno manufacturing expertise. Its construction of metal, wood, and ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal

Wall Iroko Wood Shelves Beveled Mirror & Marquetry Art Nouveau Late 19th Century
Wall Iroko Wood Shelves Beveled Mirror & Marquetry Art Nouveau Late 19th Century

Wall Iroko Wood Shelves Beveled Mirror & Marquetry Art Nouveau Late 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

Iroko and wood mural shelves of the Art Nouveau period with a balustrade, columns drawers and niche. Very fine details: you can observe the elaborate balustrade and the marquetry in...

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1890s French Art Nouveau Used Book Shelves

Materials

Brass

1990s Boho Wicker & Cast Iron Compact Disc CD Holder Towers, Pair
1990s Boho Wicker & Cast Iron Compact Disc CD Holder Towers, Pair

1990s Boho Wicker & Cast Iron Compact Disc CD Holder Towers, Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Pair of Boho style compact disc Holder CD Towers, each featuring a cast iron frame with woven wicker shelves and sides. While originally designed for CD multimedia storage (holding u...

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1990s American Country Used Book Shelves

Materials

Iron

18th Century Folk Art Shelf With Heart And Pineapple Carvings
18th Century Folk Art Shelf With Heart And Pineapple Carvings

18th Century Folk Art Shelf With Heart And Pineapple Carvings

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Beautiful folk art "Love" Shelf. An old tradition where the man had to make a gift for the fiancee, mostly the items were made in wood with birds or hearts and painted nicely.

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Late 18th Century Danish Folk Art Used Book Shelves

Materials

Wood

Artona Shelf by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
Artona Shelf by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto

Artona Shelf by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto

Located in Wien, AT

Rare and iconic Artona centerpiece shelving unit by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1975. A masterwork of 1970s Italian design, this exceptional freestanding cabinet was designed...

Category

1970s Used Book Shelves

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Bamboo Bookshelf - Coastal Mid Century Étagère
Vintage Bamboo Bookshelf - Coastal Mid Century Étagère

Vintage Bamboo Bookshelf - Coastal Mid Century Étagère

By McGuire

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A refined vintage coastal bamboo étagère distinguished by its clean architectural form and beautifully bookmatched bamboo shelving. The symmetry of the bamboo slats across each tier ...

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Antique Burnt Bamboo Etagere, Japanned Shelves, Circa 1890, Rare Find
Antique Burnt Bamboo Etagere, Japanned Shelves, Circa 1890, Rare Find

Antique Burnt Bamboo Etagere, Japanned Shelves, Circa 1890, Rare Find

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Wonderful, rare antique three tier burnt bamboo small etagere with three japanned hand painted shelves.

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19th Century English Chinoiserie Used Book Shelves

Materials

Bamboo

Set of Eight Aluminum Wall Cabinet Shelves by Shigeru Uchida for Pastoe, 1990s
Set of Eight Aluminum Wall Cabinet Shelves by Shigeru Uchida for Pastoe, 1990s

Set of Eight Aluminum Wall Cabinet Shelves by Shigeru Uchida for Pastoe, 1990s

By Pastoe

Located in Stockholm, SE

A very rare set of eight minimalistic decorative and contemporary designed floating light grey aluminum cabinets / shelves with smooth sliding doors by Shigeru Uchida for Pastoe in N...

Category

1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Moderniste small gueridon
Moderniste small gueridon

Moderniste small gueridon

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Moderniste metal gueridon

Category

1950s Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Walnut Cado Display Shelf
Midcentury Walnut Cado Display Shelf

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...

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

Materials

Rosewood

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

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

XL Japanese Taisho Period Cedar Shelving Unit
XL Japanese Taisho Period Cedar Shelving Unit

XL Japanese Taisho Period Cedar Shelving Unit

Located in London, GB

A rare early 20th C. Taisho period bleached out cedar shelving unit. 20 sizeable individual open compartments with two more behind doors. Beautifully example of Japanese joiner...

Category

1920s Japanese Used Book Shelves

Materials

Cedar

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

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...

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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Used Book Shelves

Materials

Glass, Cut Glass, Wood, Pine, Paint

French Post Office Filing Shelf A useful rustic piece in pine
French Post Office Filing Shelf A useful rustic piece in pine

French Post Office Filing Shelf A useful rustic piece in pine

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Post Office Filing Shelf A useful rustic piece in pine, a sectioned shelf with pigeon holes, tall ones wide ones and 2 drawer at the bottom The shelf is 26”high, 32” wide an...

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Early 1900s Rustic Used Book Shelves

Materials

Pine

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

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

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Used Book Shelves

Materials

Iron

Italian Hollywood Regency Silver Leaf Gilt Iron 3 Tier Shelf Small Display Stand
Italian Hollywood Regency Silver Leaf Gilt Iron 3 Tier Shelf Small Display Stand

Italian Hollywood Regency Silver Leaf Gilt Iron 3 Tier Shelf Small Display Stand

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Used Book Shelves

Materials

Iron

Vintage French Brass Rail Bakers Rack
Vintage French Brass Rail Bakers Rack

Vintage French Brass Rail Bakers Rack

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Evoke the charm of a Parisian patisserie with this exceptional French Provincial baker’s rack. This monumental piece features a robust, hand-forged iron frame adorned with elegant sc...

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Late 20th Century French Industrial Used Book Shelves

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Kai Kristiansen's FM Reolsystem Shelving System in Rosewood 1960s
Vintage Kai Kristiansen's FM Reolsystem Shelving System in Rosewood 1960s

Vintage Kai Kristiansen's FM Reolsystem Shelving System in Rosewood 1960s

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...

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

Materials

Rosewood

Etagere in glass and steel, 1970
Etagere in glass and steel, 1970

Etagere in glass and steel, 1970

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Etagere in glass and steel, 1970

Category

1970s Italian Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Steel

Large Versatile Italian Wall Unit in Teak
Large Versatile Italian Wall Unit in Teak

Large Versatile Italian Wall Unit in Teak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Wall unit, teak, maple, lacquered wood, brass, glass, Italy, 1950s. This Mid-Century Italian wall unit seamlessly integrates form and function, captivating with its aesthetic allure...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Brass

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

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...

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1970s Thai Bohemian Used Book Shelves

Materials

Bamboo

Bamboo, Brass and Smoked Glass Étagère or Shelving Unit
Bamboo, Brass and Smoked Glass Étagère or Shelving Unit

Bamboo, Brass and Smoked Glass Étagère or Shelving Unit

Located in Roma, IT

Refined and unique etagere or shelving unit fully hand-made in solid brass and bamboo, completed with thick smoked glasses. This one-of-akind organic piece was crafted in Italy duri...

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

Materials

Brass

Vittorio Introini for Proposals Pair of Modular Wall Bookcase in Metal
Vittorio Introini for Proposals Pair of Modular Wall Bookcase in Metal

Vittorio Introini for Proposals Pair of Modular Wall Bookcase in Metal

By Vittorio Introini, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Vittorio Introini for Proposals, storage wall system, model 'P700', chrome-plated steel, stainless steel, smoked glass, Italy, 1969 An impressive open bookcase, both visually and st...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Vittorio Introini for Proposals Set of Five Modular Wall Bookcase in Metal
Vittorio Introini for Proposals Set of Five Modular Wall Bookcase in Metal

Vittorio Introini for Proposals Set of Five Modular Wall Bookcase in Metal

By Vittorio Introini

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Vittorio Introini for Proposals, storage wall system, model 'P700', chrome-plated steel, stainless steel, smoked glass, Italy, 1969 An impressive open bookcase, both visually and st...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

W. Laubersheimer, “Verspanntes Regal” Shelf, Pentagon Group, 1985
W. Laubersheimer, “Verspanntes Regal” Shelf, Pentagon Group, 1985

W. Laubersheimer, “Verspanntes Regal” Shelf, Pentagon Group, 1985

By Wolfgang Laubersheimer, Pentagon Group

Located in Krefeld, DE

Wolfgang Laubersheimer (b. 1959) “Verspanntes Regal”, Germany, 1985 An exceptionally rare “Verspanntes Regal” shelf by Wolfgang Laubersheimer, created in Germany in 1985. Conceived d...

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1980s German Post-Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Steel

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

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...

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1920s French Rustic Used Book Shelves

Materials

Iron

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

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...

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Late 20th Century American 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

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 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

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

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

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...

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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

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 ...

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

Materials

Metal

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

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...

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

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern 112B Wall Shelf by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1950/1960s
Mid-Century Modern 112B Wall Shelf by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1950/1960s

Mid-Century Modern 112B Wall Shelf by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1950/1960s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern wall shelf 112B. Design by Alvar Aalto for Artek Finland. Striking Finnish design from the 1960s. Original birch and birch veneer frame with o...

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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Birch

Vintage Mastercraft Brass and Glass Light Up Mirrored Etagere Shelving Unit
Vintage Mastercraft Brass and Glass Light Up Mirrored Etagere Shelving Unit

Vintage Mastercraft Brass and Glass Light Up Mirrored Etagere Shelving Unit

By Mastercraft

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A vintage Mastercraft brass and glass shelving unit. This beautiful etagere/shelving unit features a solid brass and glass design, very common among Mastercraft items of the era. Thi...

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

Materials

Brass

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

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

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

An exceptionally and rare Red modular ladder shelving system comprising 2 ladders and 1 shelf. This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition, with minimal age rela...

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

Materials

Metal

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

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...

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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

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

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

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 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

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...

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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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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...

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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

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...

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

Materials

Metal

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Used Book Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of used book shelves available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, all used book shelves available were constructed with great care. Used book shelves have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Used book shelves are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Used book shelves have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Poul Cadovius, Nils Nisse Strinning and String Design AB are consistently popular.

How Much are Used Book Shelves?

Prices for used book shelves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used book shelves begin at $1 and can go as high as $125,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.

Finding the Right Shelves for You

From valuable historical memorabilia to rare architectural models to priceless family photos, there’s no shortage of collectibles and curiosities worthy of adorning your home. Why not take the time to find the ideal antique, new or vintage shelves for your treasured trinkets?

For every space and object, there’s sure to be a wall-mounted or sturdy floor solution that matches your shelving needs on 1stDibs. And while shelves should technically stick out from your wall, they shouldn’t from the rest of your decor.

Because you can find shelves made with a wide variety of materials today, everything from teak to brass, your shelving can seamlessly support your existing color scheme and design style. An arrangement of shelves from floor to ceiling can turn your wall into a proud storage space for displaying artwork, decorative objects and books. Options abound with regard to shelving for the latter, as furniture designers know that literature creates an inviting atmosphere in any room, and one of the simplest ways to integrate books into an interior design is with the right shelves or bookcase.

Elegant shelving is a must for a happy home office or library, but a sharp shelving system can freshen up virtually any room in your home. Proudly display your vintage dinner plates and other tableware with open shelving in the kitchen or tuck away linens in big baskets on shelves in your bathroom if you’re navigating life without a proper linen closet.

On 1stDibs, find a wide range of shelves that includes everything from mid-century modern floating shelves to decorative Chinese shelves dating from the 18th century to contemporary statement-making structures that are as provocative as they are convenient.

Questions About Used Book Shelves
  • 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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