Art Deco Bookcases
ART DECO STYLE
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
- Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
- Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
- Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
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Style: Art Deco
Art Deco Bookcase, 1920, French in Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Year: 1920
Country: French
Wood
You want to live in the golden years, this is the bookcase that your project needs.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and V...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
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Wood
Shelves with Light, Style: Art Deco, Materilas: Wood and Glass, Year 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Shelves with light
Material: glass and wood
Style: Art Deco
Country: France
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Art Deco limed oak small bookcases or bedside cabinets
By Heal's
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Unusual pair of left & right small Art Deco limed oak bookcases by Heal & Son that could work as bedside cabinets. They date from around 1930 and ha...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Oak
20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Bookcase
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Art Deco bookcase. Its elegant design is characterised by rounded shapes, clean lines and balance, which also characterise its functionality. The piece stands out for its visually in...
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Bookcases
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Wood
French Art Deco Library Bookcase by Maurice Dufrene
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A French Art Deco Library bookcase in Mahogany and other exotic veneers, the emblem on the two blind doors is excellent work the cabinet has ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
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Mahogany
Small Art Deco Library in walnut and Macassar Ebony, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small Art Deco library in walnut and Macassar ebony, circa 1930.
Many chips of plating.
Furniture to restore.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Rare art deco "Bibus" bookcase, fully restored buffer varnish finish
By Jules Leleu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare art deco "Bibus" bookcase, fully restored
buffer varnish finish
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
Small Art Deco Walnut Cabinet, Well-Preserved Original Condition, Czechia, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Small Art Deco walnut cabinet. Well-preserved original condition.
Source: Czechia
Period: 1930-1939
Material: Walnut, Glass
The left p...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
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Glass, Wood, Walnut
Furniture Style, Art Deco in Wood and Glass, France, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Furniture Art Deco
Material: wood, mirror and glass
Style: Art Deco
Country: France
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles since 1982.
Art. Deco
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
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Glass, Wood, Mirror
White and Brown Art Deco Display Cabinet Made in France, 1930s, Walnut
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
20th century Art Deco display cabinet
Completely restored to the high gloss.
Material: Walnut.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Bar in Art Deco, Wood, Intervened by the Artist Marcelo Peña Year:2021
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing Bar
Materials: wood
Style: Art Deco Intervened by the artist Marcelo Peña year:2021
If you want to live in the golden years, this is the bar that your project needs.
We h...
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2010s French Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th century Scandinavian birch inlaid open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Scandinavian birch inlaid open bookcase circa 1950.
Good quality birch and kingwood low open bookcase with cupboard. Dark stained birch top and sides with kingwood ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Birch
Lovely Bradley Furniture England Yew Wood Open Library Bookcase Cupboard Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for this lovely vintage Bradley Furniture England Yew wood & Brass Military Campaign open library bookcase with cupboard base...
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20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Yew
Art Deco Bookcase, 1920, French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bookcase
Year: 1920
Country: French
Wood
It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase.
You want to live in the golden years, this is the bookcase that your project needs.
We have s...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Arts and Crafts Open Front Oak Bookcase with Magazine Rack
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Open Front Oak Bookcase with Magazine Rack
This Oak bookcase has an open shelf with a gallery around , below this there is a deep divided Magazine rack, the bookcase...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
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Oak
French Art Deco Calamander Bookcase
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco calamander wood bookcase cabinet with open book shelves above a set of 3 and 3 drawers with square handles (Related items: REG0033, REG0038) (DOMINIQUE)
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20th Century French Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Dry Bar Display Cabinet
Located in North York, ON
Introducing an exquisite Art Deco Bar Display Cabinet, a stunning piece crafted in France during the iconic 1950s era. This cabinet is a true repr...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Velvet, Glass, Wood
Modernist Art Deco bookcase / cabinet, Attributed to Auguste Vallin, France
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Modernist Art Deco bookcase / cabinet, Attributed to Auguste Vallin, France, Circa 1930
Important bookcase / cabinet consisting of a central cupboard with double door, 2 side cupboa...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Mahogany
$4,271 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Bookcase and Bar, 1930, French, Material: Wood and bronze
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bookcase with bar,
Year: 1930
Country: French
Wood
It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase.
You want to live in the golden years, this is the ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood
French Art Deco Ebonized Bookcase (Manner of Pierre Chareau)
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco ebonized 2-section bookcase cabinet with top section having sliding glass and lacquered doors above a base with 2 doors (Manner of Pierre Chareau)
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Glass
Age Art Deco Impressive Credenza Bookcase Meroni & Fossati Lissone Wax-Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Age Art Deco 1930s impressive credenza bookcase library, Meroni & Fossati Lissone, in walnut and veneered walnut, excellent conditions, wax-polished.
Measures cm: H 246, W 145, D 40...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Three-Door Bookcase
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Three-door bookcase. With a symmetrical and robust design, it has three main compartments with doors, as well as open niches at the top of the sides. The doors have vertical handles ...
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Bookcases
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Wood
Italian Art Deco rectangular bookcase in red wood, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco rectangular bookcase in red wood, 1940s
Rectangular bookcase entirely in red wood. It has four rectangular shelves, one of which is smaller than the others. Art Deco...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
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Wood
1930s Italy Art Decò Bookcase in Mahogany by Permanente Mobili Cantù , Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1930s Italy, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco bookcase in walnut and mahogany wax-polished by Permanente Mobili Cantù
Measures cm: H 128, W 105, D 30.
La Permanente Mobili Cantù
The His...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Bookcases
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Mahogany, Walnut
Restored Art Deco Display Cabinet , Walnut and Glass, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Art Deco display cabinet from the early 20th century showcases the masterful craftsmanship of Czechoslovak furniture design. Crafted from solid wood and adorned with hig...
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1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
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Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Walnut
Very Rare Harrods London Kennedy Hardwood Bookcase Tv Media Cabinet Faux Books
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very rare hand made in by Kennedy Furniture and retailed through Harrods London solid mahogany Bookcase TV media stand with faux book front.
This pi...
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20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases
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Hardwood
Jean Pascaud Art Deco French Ebony De Macassar and Parchment Bookcase
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco ebony de macassar and parchment bookcase. (JEAN PASCAUD).
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20th Century French Art Deco Bookcases
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Wood, Ebony, Parchment Paper
20th Century Walnut Rosewood Mahogany Maple Fruitwood Wood Italian Vitrine, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian vitrine from the mid-20th century. High quality furniture in rosewood, palisander, mahogany, walnut, maple and fruitwood. Showcase with three doors, two wooden side doors and...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Bookcases
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Glass, Fruitwood, Mahogany, Maple, Palisander, Rosewood, Walnut
Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French, walnut wood and bronze
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Country: French
Wood
It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase.
You want to live in the golden years, this is the bookcase that your project needs.
We have specialized in the sale...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Restored Art Deco Bookcases, by Oldřich Liška, Walnut, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant pair of Art Deco bookcases comes from the early 20th century. They are made of walnut wood and have sliding clear glass doors. The bookcases were designed by architect O...
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1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Walnut
Art Deco Bookcase - Oak, Stain Glass and Brass
Located in Paris, IDF
Bookcase by Russian designer Dmitry Samygin
Oak, stain glass and brass
Measures: 190 cm x 106 cm x 39 cm
After studying Applied Arts at the National University of Art and Indu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Art Deco Bookcases
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Stained Glass, Oak
$14,238 / item
Lacquered Cabinet by Bruno Paul for Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau, Germany 1930s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Amazing black lacquered cabinet or bookcase by Bruno Paul for Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau from Germany 1930s. This amazing piece has a very Fren...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Art Deco Bookcase and Bar, 1930, French, Material, Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bookcase with bar, with shelves and 2 internal drawers
Year: 1930
Country: French
Wood
It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase.
You want to liv...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Maurice Alet, Art Deco Bookcase in Ebony Macassar
By Maurice Alet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maurice Alet, Art Deco Bookcase in Ebony Macassar
Fully restored with French varnish
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Beech, Macassar
China Closet Art Deco J. Halabala from 1920
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present a made to order unique designer Art Deco showcase from 1920, designed and made by a famous designer and carperter Jindrich Halabala - (a Czech designer ranked among the mo...
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1910s Czech Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Oak Desk Top Book Trough, with Handles A useful piece made in oak
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oak Desk Top Book Trough, with Handles
A useful piece made in oak and ideal to hold a few books on your desk or bedside, the trough has carying handles at each side
The trough is 7...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Vintage 1920/30’s open fronted free-standing bookcase
Located in London, GB
A free-standing open fronted vintage bookcase with 4 shelves. The two end supports taper towards the top. Made from dark stained solid pine.
Size
Width 92cm
Depth at base 24cm
Dept...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Art Deco Furniture in Wood and parchment leather, 1920, French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Year: 1920
Country: French
Wood and parchment leather
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disposal....
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French, Materials: Wood and Glass
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Year: 1920
Country: French
Wood and mirror
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposa...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Glass, Rosewood
Art Deco Bookcase, 1930, French, Zebrano Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bookcase
Year: 1930
Country: French
Wood
It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase.
You want to live in the golden years, this is the bookcase that your project needs.
We have s...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Oak Desk Top Book Trough A useful piece made in oak and ideal to hold books
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oak Desk Top Book Trough
A useful piece made in oak and ideal to hold a few books on your desk or bedside
The trough is 8” high, 15.5” wide and 5.5” deep
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
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Oak
Art Deco Display Case / Library Made of Macassar with Marble Top, Paris 1925
Located in Greven, DE
Art Deco display case / library made of Macassar with marble top, approx. 1925 Paris. Original Art Deco furniture from a time full of life and elegance. We get all of our furniture u...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$2,996 Sale Price
50% Off
Art Deco Bookcase in Wood, 1920, French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bookcase
Year: 1920
Country: French
Wood
It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase.
You want to live in the golden years, this is the bookcase that your project needs.
We have s...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Landon Bookcase or Dry Bar in Mahogany with Brass Accents by Chapter & Verse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our Landon Bookcase in scalloped Honduran Mahogany with hand rubbed oil finish and patinated brass accents.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Bookcase , 1930, French, Materials: Wood and glass
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bookcase
Glass engraved with men and women swimming under the Sun
Year: 1930
Country: French
It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Dec...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Art Deco Bookcase, 1930, French , Material: Wood and leather
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bookcase Art Deco
Year: 1930
Country: French
Wood and leather
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer
It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase.
You want to live in the golden years, this i...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Wood
Art Deco Walnut Bookcase, Well-Preserved Original Condition, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Art Deco walnut bookcase.
Source: Czechia
Period: 1950-1959
Material: walnut, glass
Well-preserved original condition.
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1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut, Wood
Decadence Bookcase with Glass Shelves
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Indulge in the opulent essence of Art Deco design with the Decadence Bookcase. Two ornate metal semi-circles are joined in a glamourous union by sleek glass shelves and her backless ...
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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Brass
$22,700 / item
Art Deco Large Walnut Display Cabinet, 1930s, France
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
20th century Art Deco display cabinet
Completely restored to the high gloss.
Material: Walnut.
We guarantee safe a the cheapest air transport from Europe to the whole world within 7...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
$3,951 Sale Price
40% Off
Art Deco Style Her Bookcase Made with Ebony and Brushed Brass by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
His & Her are complementary collections whose aim is to affirm the brand's aesthetic. These two collections are inspired by artistic movements from the beginning of the 20th century,...
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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Style His Modular Multimedia Day System Made with Wood and Bronze
Located in Seroa, PT
Composition description
Wall mounting bracket - 5 x 3 x H285 cm + 5 x 3 x H247 cm
Mate black metal (SCM-16) + Bims in brushed bronze metal (SCM-14)
Shelves high profile 800 - 80 x ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
1930´s Art Deco Bookcase, Beech, Mahogany, Mottled Mahogany, Spain, Barcelona
Located in Girona, Girona
Art Deco bookcase, beech and blond mahogany structure with mottled mahogany veneer. Central block with five drawers with doors on each side with five shelves each, french polish. Nic...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Art Deco bookcases for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco bookcases for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bookcases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco bookcases made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bookcases, popular names associated with this style include Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde, Jan Brunott, and Bruno Paul. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for bookcases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $641 and tops out at $360,000 while the average work can sell for $5,391.
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