Whimsical Bookcase
French 19th Century Doré Bronze Bookcase by F. Linke
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical bookcase with parquetry wood with the original finish, never been touched. Exquisite top
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
Parentesi Tall Bookcase
By Morica Design
Located in Milan, IT
A double-sided design of unmistakable modern flair, this bookcase boasts a unique design that
Category
2010s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
French Faux Bamboo Bookcase, Adjustable Shelves
Located in Port Chester, NY
A large and imposing honey colored faux bamboo bookcase from France. The piece boasts three roomy
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Pine
19th Century Flemish Renaissance Revival Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Flemish Renaissance Revival Bookcase represents the essence of the revival of
Category
Antique 1870s Belgian Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Memphis Claudio Salocchi Inspired Blue & Yellow Revolving Bookcase
By Claudio Salocchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Claudio Salocchi inspired Italian bookcase with pale yellow and blue lacquered frame
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Boho Stick and Ball Petite Etagere
Located in west palm beach, FL
Etagere. Crafted with intricate stick and ball detailing, it exudes a whimsical charm reminiscent of 19th
Category
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Mettitutto One Way Cabinet by Stefano Boeri Architetti
By Annibale Colombo
Located in Milan, IT
elevating any modern decor with its elegant allure. It offers a whimsical design where a curved dark element
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Leather
Derk Jan de Vries Modular 'Samara' Wall Unit in Ash and Cane
By Maisa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
appearance. With regard to its modular concept, the user is allowed to create various whimsical compositions
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Cane, Glass, Ash
Blue Painted Paper Pulp Milkstool 'Goodnight Moon Edition'
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
create a soft, whimsical look.
Category
2010s North American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Paper
19th Century Indonesian Lamari Palembang Display Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
ending in whimsically stylized leaf form claw and ball feet.
The upper section, having four glass
Category
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Glass
Tangerine Orange Whimsical Handmade Striped Ceramic Bowl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A colorful bowl for your mantle
This handcrafted ceramic bowl is rustically European with whimsical
Category
2010s Portuguese Rustic Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Whimsical Aluminum Antler Chair Designed by Arthur Court, USA 1970's
By Arthur Court
Located in East Hampton, NY
bookcases; reupholstered in green cheetah design.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Three Glazed Pottery Cat Sculptures
Located in Houston, TX
Set Of Three Glazed Pottery Cat Sculptures.
Whimsical trio of handmade colorful glazed pottery cat
Category
Vintage 1980s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Pair of 19th Century English Staffordshire Spaniel Dogs Figurines
Located in Pearland, TX
painted with lovely gilt details, sweet faces, and whimsical expressions. They are the perfect Victorian
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Venetian Rococo Style Walnut Secretary Lacquered by Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic late 19th century Italian secretaire cabinet or bookcase made in the Venetian Rococo
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Modern Italian Fornasetti Style Trompe l'Oeil Cabinet
By Palladio
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic mid-century modern Italian cabinet or bookcase made in the manner and style of Fornasetti
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Black Forest Sofa from French Chateau in the South of France, Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
Black Forest furniture as being both a bit rustic and a little whimsical. Black Forest furniture dates
Category
Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 35.25 in W 60 in D 32 in
Black Forest Bergère Chairs c1800's Huge Collection of Black Forest Pieces Avail
Located in Chicago, IL
Black Forest furniture is both a bit rustic and a little whimsical in nature and dates from the
Category
Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 34.5 in W 30 in D 32 in
French 19th Century Walnut Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
. Above the writing surface is a little cubby with a whimsical scalloped frame flanked by two drawers on
Category
Antique 19th Century French Other Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Pink Cover and White Cover Hypebeast Projection Issues featuring KAWS covers
By KAWS
Located in Draper, UT
signature "Companion" figure, with its crossed-out eyes and whimsical yet poignant expression, has become a
Category
2010s More Art
Materials
Magazine Paper
H 11 in W 8 in D 0.5 in
Rotating Shelving Unit with Full Body Mirror in Cream Shagreen by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
This rotating library bookcase with a full body mirror is the ultimate luxury shelving unit. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 10.24 in D 70.87 in
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By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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Ray and Charles Eames were commissioned to design the perfect utilitarian seating for the first international airports in 1962, created for comfort and convenience. For the modern-da...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
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Aluminum
Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted & Marquetry Commode - François Linke Leon Messagé
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Ormolu
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French 18th Century Solid Walnut Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French carved, solid walnut armoire built in the Louis XV period. A Chapeau de Gendarme cornice tops the body of the armoire. Two solid walnut doors have shapely carved panels crea...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
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Walnut
Boby Trolley by Joe Colombo for Biefflast, Italy, 1970s.
By Joe Colombo, Bieffeplast
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Purchasing the Boby trolley by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast, Italy, from the 1970s is an opportunity to own a piece of iconic design history that seamlessly combines functionality and...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Cabinets
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Plastic
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Aluminum Lounge Chairs in Edelman Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible pair of restored and reimagined Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1962 Collection, Tandem modular seating that was originally designed for Chicago O'Hare Airport, w...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Aluminum
H 34 in W 24 in D 25 in
Palatial Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Kingwood and Vernis Martin Style Vitrine
By Paul Sormani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A superb quality palatial French Louis XVI style ormolu mounted, satinwood, kingwood parquetry and Vernis Martin style paneling three-door raised Vitrine Display Cabinet attributed t...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
H 101 in W 56 in D 20 in
Blue Caos Bookcase Sculpture
By Officine Tamborrino
Located in Milan, IT
This unique steel sculpture, doubling as a bookcase, features striking shapes enhancing any space in which it is placed. The straight triangular steel base is softened by the curves ...
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2010s Italian Bookcases
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Steel
Set of 2 Mushroom Lamps by Casa Alfarera
Located in Geneve, CH
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Dimensions: D25 x H45.7 cm
Materials: Stoneware, brass
All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be w...
Category
2010s Dominican Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Louis XVI Style Vitrines with Wedgwood Plaques by Zwiener, circa 1880
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An important pair of Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted vitrines with wedgwood Jasperware plaques, by Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener.
French, circa 1880.
Stamped 'NZ', 'NZ.309' and ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Materials
Bronze
H 64.97 in W 38.98 in D 14.97 in
Palatial French 19th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood & Ormolu Mounted Vitrine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine and Palatial French 19th Century Transition Louis XIV-XV Style Kingwood and Ormolu Mounted Two-Door Vitrine Cabinet, the arched top surmounted with gilt-bronze moldings a...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Materials
Bronze
H 109 in W 81 in D 29 in
Cream End Table
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cream end table by Ettore Sottsass for MEMPHIS (1984) is a rare example of the designer's play/riff on minimalism of course he just can't help himself and adjoins it with softene...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
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Laminate
Wooden Sculpture Water Wheel
Located in New York, NY
Wooden sculpture utilitarian art, 19th century water wheel mounted on Stand. This is a decorative sculpture of solid wood. It has been mounted to be on display and is very sturdy. ...
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Antique 19th Century Asian Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Apothecary Cabinets
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Glass, Walnut
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Antique Style Bookcase/ Bookshelf With Wood Carved Detailing.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Bookshelf has carved wood detailing and cutouts around the frame. Slender silhouette, petite sizing. Three sturdy shelves. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Di...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Modern Chrome Shelving Unit or Bookcase, C 1960, Chrome, Midcentury Design
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.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
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Chrome
Napolian III Bedroom Suite, Late 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive good quality late 19th century French parquetry and marquetry inlaid bedroom suite. Comprising a large mirrored wardrobe, a pair of bedside cabinets and a double be...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bedroom Sets
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Ormolu
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Painted Mahogany Curio Cabinet
Located in Livingston, NJ
Unique vintage solid mahogany curio cabinet. Whimsically hand painted in a multi pastel pallet of
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21st Century and Contemporary Bookcases
Materials
Wrought Iron
Modernist Pair of Wood and Brass Mouse and Cheese Bookends
Located in Mount Penn, PA
done beautifully with the modernist brass mouse friend. Perfect for a whimsical and sculptural touch to
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Doré Bronze Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical bookcase with parquetry wood with the original finish, never been touched. Exquisite top
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets
Whimsical 19th Century Wicker Music / Book Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Possibly Heywood-Wakefield with superior elaborate design and workmanship.
The finish is original and natural.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Wicker, Wood
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Painted Secretary Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical 19th century Italian secretaire bookcase featuring a slant-front or drop front desk. The
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Faux Bamboo Open Bookcase with Bird's Eye Maple Panels
Located in Port Chester, NY
A large and imposing honey colored faux bamboo bookcase from France. The piece boasts four roomy
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Pine
French Louis XVI Style Bookcase with a Painted Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
A French Louis XVI style bookcase with a gorgeous old painted french grey finish.
The two piece
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Painted Bookcase Bookshelves Cabinets
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A delightful pair of 20th century bookcases in the Italian Neoclassical taste, they are whimsical
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Bookcases
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
H 64.5 in W 24.5 in D 9.75 in
Flying Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical Guatemalan painted pine bookshelf. Three drawers and wings. Great old painted patina
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Vintage 1950s Guatemalan Rustic Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Antique Painted Fok Art Book Case
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical painted folk art shelf with wings. Top shelf has one drawer and bottom shelf has two
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Early 20th Century Guatemalan Bookcases
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Cedar, Paint
Red Painted Paper Pulp Milkstool, 'Goodnight Moon Edition'
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
create a soft, whimsical look.
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2010s North American Modern Bookcases
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Paper
Unique pair of aluminum hand crafted etageres with glass shelves
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A unique and somewhat whimsical pair of hand crafted aluminum etageres with glass shelves. The
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Vintage 1970s American Bookcases
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Aluminum
1980s Multicolor Pencil Shelf by Pierre Sala
By Pierre Sala
Located in Brooklyn, NY
child’s room but striking, playful and whimsical enough to be in a living rom, office, or bedroom.
In
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Late 20th Century Bookcases
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Wood
Hoodoo Arch Shelves with Seat by Elissa Lacoste for Everyday Gallery, 2019
Located in Antwerp, BE
relating to a primal identity of the visitor, who curiously and sensuously uncovers the whimsical
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2010s European Organic Modern Bookcases
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Silicone
H 61.03 in W 19.69 in D 51.19 in
Swiss Black Forest Extending Book Stand Book End
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
different pieces such as hat stands, tables and whimsical figures. Black Forest products can also be seen
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Bookcases
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Wood
Slantfront Secretary/Bookcase.
Located in Stamford, CT
Whimsical small two door, three drawer, slant top secretaire. Covered in celestial wallpaper
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Vintage 1950s American Secretaires
Whimsical Austrian Bronze Figural Piano Lamp with Frog and Harp
Located in Petaluma, CA
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
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Ormolu
Child’s Bookcase with Inlaid Base and Glass Door Top
Located in Charleston, SC
Child’s mahogany bookcase with inlay. Shaped top over a two-door base. Gothic doors suggest a
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Antique Late 19th Century American Children's Furniture
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Mahogany
History De La Musique Metal Box
Located in Houston, TX
make a whimsical addition to your bookcase. You could even hide a small treasure inside!
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Mid-20th Century French Decorative Boxes
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Metal
Jens Risom Bookcase with Drawers
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
and the cut out drawer fronts add a whimsical touch to this compact and practical free-standing
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Antique Black Forest Matched Pair of Bookcases, Original Wavy Glass, c1800's
Located in Chicago, IL
Matched pair of Black Forest bookcases, that were part of a major collection of Black Forest items
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Bookcases
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Glass, Wood
H 81.38 in W 56.38 in D 17 in
Yellow Painted Paper Pulp Milkstool 'Goodnight Moon Edition'
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
create a soft, whimsical look.
Category
2010s North American Modern Bookcases
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Paper
Hollywood Regency Étagère Attributed to Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Miami, FL
. The curved frame sides lead upward to a whimsical parapet detail. The frame supports two inset wood
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Antique Cocktail Bar and Mirrored Cabinet, manner of Gio Ponti C1950
By Cesare Lacca
Located in London, GB
Fornasetti. Ponti furnishings were decorated with bright finishes and Fornasetti's whimsical lithographic
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Vintage 1950s Italian Bookcases
H 45.28 in W 64.18 in D 22.05 in
English George III Style Chinoiserie Lacquered Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous English secretaire bookcase made in the George III taste featuring a black lacquer
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20th Century English Georgian Secretaires
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Iron
18th Century French Provincial Antique Carved Pine Bookcase Cupboard
Located in Shippensburg, PA
surface and the whimsical nature of the French Provincial taste would add depth.
Measurements: 14” D x
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19th Century Italian Painted Deux Corp
Located in Houston, TX
Italian four-door cabinet or bookcase with whimsical monkey scene from the 19th century.
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Italian Regency Florentine Trompe l'oeil Secretary Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
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Brass
Tiffany & Co. Monkey Straw Pair in Silver For Mint Julep Lovers Perhaps
By Tiffany & Co.
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19th Century English Bamboo, Leather and Glass Armoire or Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical piece with triangular pediment; glass-front doors opening to six shelves; and the side
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Antique 19th Century British Bookcases
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Located in Miami, FL
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Located in Woodbury, CT
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Whimsical Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the whimsical bookcase you’re looking for. Each whimsical bookcase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. If you’re shopping for a whimsical bookcase, we have 14 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a whimsical bookcase — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each whimsical bookcase bearing mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Annibale Colombo, Arthur Court and Ira Yeager each produced at least one beautiful whimsical bookcase that is worth considering.
How Much is a Whimsical Bookcase?
The average selling price for a whimsical bookcase at 1stDibs is $3,700, while they’re typically $220 on the low end and $56,000 for the highest priced.
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