1870s Shelves

Sold as a set 6. In the year 1877, the Swedish Royal library moved into a newly constructed building in Humlegården, Stockholm. The Architect was Gustaf Dahl. On the top 3 floors o...

Fantastic, simple and elegant baggage rack shelf in brass from the Art Noveau period (1870-1890) Aged to perfection and in excellent antique condition with minimal wear, a soft pati...

This is a traditional late 19th century English 3 tier trolley/server with beautifully turned legs and original casters. The wood is a mahogany that shows nice and age and patina. Th...

Ebonised Etagere England circa 1870 Five tiered ebonised shelving unit with finite carved detailing. Measures 21”w x 15.75”d x 43.5”h

In the year 1877, the Swedish Royal library moved into a newly constructed building in Humlegården, Stockholm. The Architect was Gustaf Dahl. On the top 3 floors of the original building, in the book storage areas, these wooden shelves were placed on iron holders built into the house walls. During the 1990s the building was renovated and they were supposed to be thrown away, and if it hadn´t been for a carpenter working with the renovations, they would surely be gone for now. Instead they are now a preserved piece of history. These Swedish Modern wall shelves...

A chic circa 1875 English Aesthetic Movement period ebonized and parcel gilt étagère of three tier form, the top shelf with brass 'baluster' gallery above fluted colonette supported ...

Grand 19th Century French Renaissance open bookcase is a majestic reminder of a bygone era, when displaying one's book collection was a sign of refinement and wealth! This example was rendered from solid old-growth oak, and fitted with tongue-and-groove pine planks for the backing. Hand-cut dovetails and mortise & tenon joinery were utilized, making it a piece literally designed to last for centuries! A total of twelve adjustable surfaces plus the floor on both sides of the partition make for an infinite number of display possibilities. The casework is defined on the base by three bun feet and a tailored yet substantial base board. Three pilasters form the uprights that house the shelving, and are fluted with half-finials at the top. The crown is most impressive, with bas relief carving across its entirety depicting fully laden grapevines with full relief busts...

A fantastic antique Victorian Canterbury stand. This was made in England, it dates from the 1860-1880 period. It is of superb quality, this is ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of antique circa 1870 English oak, castle top library bookcases A truly stunning pair carved from solid slabs of English oak. The tops...

This is a beautiful rosewood and marble mirrored etagere with beautiful lines that could be Meeks or Belter. The etagere dates to teh 1870s era and is American and in good condition....

circa 1880 19th C Welsh Mahogany & Pine Post Office Sorting shelves with thick brass dividing grills Provenance: Post Office - Abersychan Pont...

Circa 1880 19thC English Faux Bamboo Beech Bookcase Measures: W60 x D39 x H161cm.