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Technique: Polished
Scandinavian elm and burr low open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian elm and burr low open bookcase circa 1950.
Stunning art deco influenced Swedish low open bookcase. Made from elm, narrow depth and rounded ends make this the ideal sto...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Polished Bookcases
Materials
Elm, Burl
Early 20th century empire revival Swedish birch bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century empire revival Swedish birch bookcase circa 1900.
Superb quality piece of Swedish made furniture with influences from Biedermeier and empire periods.
Stepped top...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Polished Bookcases
Materials
Birch
Mid century Swedish birch low open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century swedish birch low open bookcase circa 1950.
Good example of swedish design, which offers maximum storage without taking too much space.
Rectangular shape, veneered in a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Polished Bookcases
Materials
Birch
Mid century Swedish elm and burr sideboard bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Swedish elm and burr sideboard bookcase circa 1950.
We are pleased to offer this full refurbished low open bookcase from Sweden.
Veneered in elm with burr elm drawers a...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Polished Bookcases
Materials
Elm
French 19th Century Mahogany Vitrine
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Louis Philippe vitrine was crafted in France during the 19th century from finley bookmatched mahogany. A brass border encompasses the large single pane of glass and faux panel b...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Polished Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass, Ormolu
Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870
By S.E. & R. Johnson. Warrington
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome and very well crafted English break-front bookcase or bibliotheque in solid mahogany by S.E. & R. Johnson of Warrington, England, circa 1870. Features six doors with glass panels in the upper section over a base with ten drawers on each side, flanking a middle section consisting of three doors with wooden panels. There are two adjustable shelves in each of the three upper sections, with a total of ten interior drawers. Original tear-drop pulls on doors turn to release a lever allowing the doors to be opened with the pulls as well as locked, a most unusual and attractive feature. All of the hardware is original to the bookcase including the locks. Comes with working locks and keys.
Measurements: 13' 8 1/2" long x 21 1/2" - 27 1/2" deep x 101" high (8'5" high)
All of the drawers are stamped with the cabinetmaker's stamp, "S.E. & R. (Ralph) Johnson, Warrington". This fine bookcase was manufactured prior to 1880 in Warrington in Cheshire, England. While information is scant, it would seem that S. E. would have been Ralph's father's workshop listed at 78 Bridge Street in Warrington, England, circa 1878. Ralph would have likely been an apprentice at that time. He opened his own workshop, presumably when his father retired. By the Edwardian period, Ralph had become a cabinet maker of some renown.
Drawer locks are original and stamped "Chance Son & Co. W Chance, Son, & Co" and are listed in the 1850s directories as "Merchants and Factors" in Birmingham, England. They would have been middlemen having various merchandise made for them, primarily for export to North America. The type of locks employed in this bookcase is a lever combination lock. In the cabinet lock trade, lever locks became available circa 1855 and superseded the earlier tumbler and back-spring locks.
Some points about the breakfront to note are that it is made entirely out of solid mahogany which is unusual; there are no veneers. Even the drawer sides, backs and bottoms are made of mahogany. The interior wood, i.e., the back and the insides of the cabinet is pine.
One of the great features is that the upper door hardware has a dead latch that operates with the tear drop pull. You can lock the doors, but if you don't want to lock them, you can use the tear drop pull to operate the dead latch to open and close by turning it to the right. There are 20 exterior drawers and 8 interior drawers. Lower cabinets each have 1 fixed shelf; upper cabinets have 2 adjustable shelves each. There are enough extra original cast iron shelf...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Polished Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Breakfront Bureau Bookcase
Located in Huntington, NY
This exceptional George III Mahogany Breakfront Bureau Bookcase with Glazed Doors, has wonderful flame & crotch grain Mahogany. Comprised of a large central cabinet, flanked by 2 sma...
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Polished Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Brass kitchen pantry bar customizable studio A justfurnituress available
Located in Guazzora, IT
**Customizable Artisan Elegance: Poplar Wood Pantry Covered in Brass**
Pantry from kitchen,hall,all,hotel
In the world of interior design, where art meets functionality, a masterpie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Polished Bookcases
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century French bookcase is a stunning example of both elegance and practicality, crafted from solid walnut with a warm, rich patina that highlights the wood’s natural grain...
Category
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Polished Bookcases
Materials
Wire
Industrial Style Polished Steel Library Etagere Bookcase with Step
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic library bookcase or open shelf etagere hand-crafted from thick gauge steel. The case features a highly polished nickel finish with 14 adjustable shelves. The industrial sty...
Category
20th Century American Industrial Polished Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Swedish 19th century flame mahogany breakfront bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century Scandinavian empire flame mahogany breakfront bookcase circa 1820.
Stunning bookcase of grand proportions veneered in golden flame mahogany. Bookcase comprises o...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Polished Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Swedish mid century elm low open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid century elm low open bookcase circa 1950.
Fine quality stylish piece of mid century scandinavian furniture design.
Central lockable cupboard containing a single shelf, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Polished Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Antique English George III Slant-Front Secretary w/ Bookcase in Cuban Mahogany
Located in Miami, FL
A fine 18th century George III English bureau bookcase secretary in solid West Indies/ Cuban mahogany. The bonnet features a swan neck, broken-scroll pediment with carved rosettes an...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Polished Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Escarpe Bookcase
Located in Paris, FR
Bookcase Escarpe with vertical frame structure in polished
stainless steel in gold finish. With oak bookcases in old-aged
oak in matte finish. Also available with other stainless fin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Polished Bookcases
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid 20th Century Italian Rococo Olivewood and Burl Walnut Inlaid Bookcase
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful 20th century Rococo style bookcase with drawer on top. The whole piece is decorated with intricate inlaid patterns of flowers and leaves. The piece has a serpentine front...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Polished Bookcases
Materials
Olive, Walnut, Burl
Mid century elm low open bookcase by Ferdinand Lundquist
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century elm low open bookcase by Ferdinand Lundquist circa 1950.
Very good quality sideboard/low open bookcase by Swedish designer ferdinand lundquist.
Made in elm, with an unu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Polished Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Infinity Bookcase by Pol Quadens
Located in Geneve, CH
Infinity Bookcase by Pol Quadens
Limited Edition Of 8+4 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 30 x W 420 x H 360 cm.
Materials: Polished stainless steel.
Pol Quadens was born in Brussels. His fath...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Polished Bookcases
Materials
Stainless Steel
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 ar...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Polished Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Swedish mid century burr elm low open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid century burr elm low open bookcase circa 1950.
Fine quality example of this type of bookcase, which lends itself to many rooms around the house.
Elm veneered sides and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Polished Bookcases
Materials
Elm, Pine
Milo Baughman Style Chrome Étagère
Located in Redding, CT
Milo Baughman style chrome étagère with four glass shelves. Great for display piece for living room, office or bedroom. Domed open top makes...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Polished Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Quality Mid 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A superb quality mid 19th-century, William IV, early Victorian period four-door breakfront mahogany library bookcase. It features a moulded cornice above four original glazed doors e...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Polished Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
French Charles X Bookcase in Cherry Wood w/ Original Glass Door Panels, c. 1820
Located in Miami, FL
A very beautiful French Charles X bookcase in cherry, circa 1820 with original glass panels and key. Original French polish finish. Makes a great bookcase or display cabinet!
Measur...
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1820s French Charles X Antique Polished Bookcases
Materials
Mercury Glass, Cherry
Mid century Scandinavian elm low open bookcase cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Scandinavian elm low open bookcase cabinet circa 1950.
Fine quality low open bookcase of smaller proportions fully refurbished in our workshop.
Matched veneers to the t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Polished Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Alton Hutch by Crump and Kwash / Modern solid wood bookcase
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Alton Hutch / Bookcase by Crump and Kwash
Featuring a solid wood case / adjustable solid wood shelves / hand oiled finish / leather wrapped drawer fronts / premium, full extension,...
Category
2010s American Modern Polished Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Cut Steel
Mid century Scandinavian elm low open bookcase sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Scandinavian elm low open bookcase sideboard circa 1950.
Elegant piece of Swedish design with it's flowing lines and art deco inspiration.
Rich golden elm colour, featu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Polished Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Scandinavian elm and birch low open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian elm and birch low open bookcase circa 1950.
Fine example of storage solutions for small spaces, or for even using as a stand for flat screen tv's
Birch main body with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Polished Bookcases
Materials
Birch, Elm
George III Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Huntington, NY
George III Mahogany Bookcase with 3 adjustable shelves. Secretaire
writing surface fitted with leather top & interior drawers above 3
drawers, Below a 10 inch deep bookcase
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Polished Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Italian Post Modern Travertine, Wood and Polished Stainless Steel Bookcase
Located in Weesp, NL
Postmodern Italian Masterpiece: A Fusion of Art and Functionality
Elevate your interior with this stunning postmodern Italian bookcase, a true statement piece that blends timeless d...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Polished Bookcases
Materials
Travertine, Stainless Steel
Modern Lage Bookcases Set/2, Brass Oak Root, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 2 Lage bookcases, Contemporary collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Lage modern bookcase was designed to be the focal ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Polished Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Barboure Unit in Rosso Portogallo and Bianco Carrara Marble
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Barboure Unit was designed by Kevin Frankental. Inspired by Durban Art Deco Architecture and in particular the architecture of Barboure and Langton architec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polished Bookcases
Materials
Marble, Brass
19th Century German Biedermeier Pair of Mahogany Bookcase, Library Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique pair of Northern German early Biedermeier bookcases made of shellac polished, partly veneered Mahogany in good condition. The top part of the tall library...
Category
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Polished Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Wire
Natural Birch "Climb" Shelving System, Bashko Trybek
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural birch "Climb" shelving system, Bashko Trybek
Dimensions: 120 W x 22 D x 155 H cm
Materials: Polished birch boards, steel threads
Different finishes, colors and sizes are a...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Polished Bookcases
Materials
Steel
20th Century Italian Pair of Walnut Shelves, Rosewood Cabinets by Vittorio Dassi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian pair of slim bookshelves with a top rack made of hand crafted polished Walnut and Rosewood, designed most likely by Vittorio Dassi in good condition. The upper part is composed with a foldable door, detailed with a none-adjustable glass shelf. The lower part is consisting two doors with one none-adjustable shelf, particularized with arched door handles, pulls. The freestanding library...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Polished Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Louis Philippe Glazed Bookcase/ Vitrine in Rosewood with Drawers, c. 1845
Located in Miami, FL
This cabinet displays an exceptional level of craftsmanship. Made of exotic & rare rosewood, this fine & tall Louis Philippe bookcase or china cupboard has a carved pediment top with glazed door panels on the top cabinet for displaying...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Polished Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Austrian Biedermeier Cupboard/Bar Cabinet in Cherrywood with Vitrine, c. 1820
Located in Miami, FL
An Austrian Biedermeier cupboard in cherrywood with carved, open fretwork gallery, with ebonized details above crown molding. Arched Gothic style tracery work on interior of glass do...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Polished Bookcases
Materials
Cherry
19th Century George III Style Mahogany Bureau Secretary Bookcase
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a sophisticated and stately Danish secretary bookcase. The partially pierced cornice and a secondary tiered; a shaped cornice over tw...
Category
Early 19th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Polished Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Polished Bookcases
Materials
Birch
William 1V Pollard Oak open bookcase
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine William 1V Period Pollard Oak open bookcase
Pollard oak slab top
Frieze single drawer under
Two Adjustable shelves with pollard oak fronts
Pair Pilasters...
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1830s British William IV Antique Polished Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Bookshelf Polished Ebony Finish Back and Side Insert Leather and Bronzed Mirror
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Polished Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Mirror, Ebony
Monumental Fifty/50 Floor Shelf by Jonathan Nesci, Final Work of Edition 3/3
Located in Columbus, IN
Fifty/50 floor shelf initially produced and named for the collector and legendary Mid-Century Modern dealer Mark McDonald. Designed within the form langu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Polished Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Japanese Library Furniture - Shou Sugi Ban Technique
Located in TARBES, FR
Japanese Library Furniture - Shou Sugi Ban Technique
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Japan with our remarkable bookcase inspired by the anc...
Category
1990s Japonisme Polished Bookcases
Materials
Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Vitrine Cabinet or Bookcase, Nutwood Austria circa 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful Biedermeier bookcase or display cabinet from the famous period in Vienna around 1840. This fantastic looking 19th Century Austrian vitrine cabinet has been veneered in a very dark nutwood. A perfect sized antique bookcase/ vitrine cabinet offering a large, lockable door showing the still original glass plates, additonally adorned by carved ebonized wooden arches...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Polished Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Nutwood, Spruce
Biedermeier Bookcase, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant straight-lined Biedermeier Bookcase or Display Cabinet in cherry veneer from South Germany around 1820.
Cherrywood veneered on softwood. The edges of the doors and the strip between the doors are set in ebony.
Book-matched cherrywood veneer inlay at the bottom front of the doors. Ebonized corner columns and moldings in the cornice and base.
Solid cherry wood square tapered legs. 4 old glass windows...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Polished Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Large and impressive Swedish dark birch open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large and impressive Swedish dark birch open bookcase circa 1950.
We are pleased to offer this bookcase of large proportions which measures at just over 9 feet long.
Just completel...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Polished Bookcases
Materials
Birch
George I Inlaid Burl Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase circa 1720
Located in Huntington, NY
George I Inlaid Burr Walnut Double Done Bureau Bookcase circa 1720
In two parts with a double arched molded cornice above a pair of arched molded doors enclosing an arrangement of ...
Category
1720s English George I Antique Polished Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Modern Black Lage Bookcase, Brass Walnut, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Lage Bookcase, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Lage modern bookcase was designed to be the focal point in a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Polished Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Woody Oak Single Bookcase
Located in Paris, FR
Bookcase woody oak single with all structure.
in solid oak in polished raw finish. From sustainable.
Anjou forests in France.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Polished Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Chrome and Glass Etagere Attributed to Milo Baughman, 1970s
Located in Doylestown, PA
1970s chrome etagere with four glass shelves attributed to Milo Baughman.
Stunning etagere with a shiny chrome plated steel frame featuring flat bar shelf supports set in an alterna...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Polished Bookcases
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Mogens Koch Three Bookcases in Oak for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch three bookcases in Oak. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
The reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/COPENHAGEN/DENMARK.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Polished Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Chrome and Glass Etagere or Bookcase Shelving, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century etagere bookcase shelf rendered in chrome plated steel frame with glass shelves, Finished on all sides, can float in middle of room. c 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Polished Bookcases
Materials
Steel, Chrome
"Zigzag" Mirror Finished Steel Low Bookcase by Konstantin Grcic, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zigzag" is a low bookcase version, designed by Konstantin Grcic and manufactured by Driade, featuring structure and shelves in polished steel with mirror finish. Bookends in sheet m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Polished Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Infinity II Bookcase by Pol Quadens
Located in Geneve, CH
Infinity II Bookcase by Pol Quadens
Limited Edition Of 8+4 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 30 x W 150 x H 220 cm.
Materials: Polished stainless steel.
Pol Quadens was born in Brussels. His f...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Polished Bookcases
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bookshelf Polished Ebony Finish Back and Side Insert Leather and Bronzed Mirror
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Polished Bookcases
Materials
Ebony, Mirror, Leather
"Zigzag" Mirror Finished Steel High Bookcase by Konstantin Grcic for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zigzag" is a high bookcase, designed by Konstantin Grcic and manufactured by Driade, featuring structure and shelves in polished steel with mirror finish. Bookends in sheet metal st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Polished Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Chrome Brass Glass Mid-Century Modern Bakers Rack Étagère
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern chrome glass brass bakers rack or étagère storage shelves display.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Polished Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Walnut Queen Anne Revival Bureau Bookcase circa 1920s
Located in Dereham, GB
Antique Walnut Queen Anne Revival Bureau Bookcase circa 1920s
Arch top, with single Astragal Glazed door, 3 shelf interior,
The Fall with Burr Walnut veneer & cross banding,
Opens...
Category
1920s British Queen Anne Vintage Polished Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Abstracta bookcase by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1960s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Abstracta bookcase designed in the 1960s by Poul Cadovius.
Made at the time for both commercial and domestic use, its minimalist design makes it suitable for placement in any room of...
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1960s Danish Minimalist Vintage Polished Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Connect Bookcase or Shelf Customizable in Blackened Steel and Polished Bronze
Located in Vancouver, BC
The Connect bookcase is designed to express the process by which each piece is created, with visible construction and fastening details that are integral to the final piece. Traditional joinery techniques are used in conjunction with mass manufacturing technology to create this unique metal cabinetry...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Polished Bookcases
Materials
Bronze, Steel
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