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Style: Expressionist
Vienna Secession Oak Bookcase Austria, 1900s
Vienna Secession Oak Bookcase Austria, 1900s

Vienna Secession Oak Bookcase Austria, 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant Vienna Secession bookcase or buffet. Striking Austrian design from the 1900s. Solid oak base with original patinated brass hinges. Original brass handle on the r...

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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Secession Bookshelf
Secession Bookshelf

Secession Bookshelf

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession bookshelf professionally stained and repolished.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Antique Expressionist Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Revolving Bookcase by Thonet
Revolving Bookcase by Thonet

Revolving Bookcase by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Revolving bookcase by Thonet professionally stained and repolished.

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1910s Slovak Vintage Expressionist Bookcases

Materials

Beech

Walnut Book Library
Walnut Book Library

Walnut Book Library

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

A unique walnut bookcase in very good condition :) I recommend it!  

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1890s Austrian Antique Expressionist Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Secession Bookcase
Secession Bookcase

Secession Bookcase

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Secession bookcase with fassetted glass, brass fittings. Professionally stained and repolished.

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1910s Slovak Vintage Expressionist Bookcases

Materials

Beech

Secession Bookcases Oak from 1900
Secession Bookcases Oak from 1900

Secession Bookcases Oak from 1900

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

We present beautiful of Secession Bookcases from 1920, From Vienna, Austria) They were made from walnut wood, which was subjected hand renovation (It has been cleaned to bare wood, d...

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1890s Austrian Antique Expressionist Bookcases

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Oak

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Expressionist bookcases for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Expressionist bookcases for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, 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, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Expressionist bookcases made in a specific country, there are Europe, Austria, and Slovakia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bookcases, popular names associated with this style include and Thonet. 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 $2,002 and tops out at $15,534 while the average work can sell for $3,010.