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Style: Victorian
19th Century Mahogany Campaign Etagere
Located in London, GB
A 19th Century Mahogany campaign etagere. Comprising three rectangular shelves supported by turned columns raised on castors. The shelves are collaps...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Victorian French Marquetry Inlaid Etagere / Shelving Unit
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 19th Century quality Victorian French marquetry inlaid etagere having the original pierced brass gallery three extremely attractive tiers with quality marquetry inlaid decora...
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19th Century French Antique Victorian Shelves

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Other

Late 19th Century Book Rack - Double Sided - Victorian
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique book rack. This is a table model, where you can place books on two sides. Made in England, around 1890. The bookcase is beautiful...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Wood

19th Century Mahogany Turned Standing Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century English standing shelf made from mahogany. It has lovely hand turned finials and shelf supports in a bobbin pattern, and is resting on love...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Shelves

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Mahogany

Antique English Victorian Bamboo Stick and Ball Curio Shelf Display Etagere
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique English Victorian Bamboo Stick and Ball Curio Shelf Display Etagere. Item fea...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Shelves

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Bamboo, Mirror

Antique English Burl Walnut Music Canterbury Whatnot Etagere Stand 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique English burl walnut music Canterbury whatnot stand etagere, circa 1880. This late 19th century music Canterbury having a twin-tiered what...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Shelves

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Walnut, Burl

English Oak Etagere or Open Shelves, circa 1850
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An English circa 1850 "country house" solid oak etagere with exquisite patina, the rectangular three tier form having turned finial-topped baluster-form stiles at corners ending in o...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Victorian Shelves

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Oak

2 Antique Victorian Carved White Etagere Stands Bookcases Wall Shelves Boho Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of diminutive antique Victorian two tier wall hanging shelves, etagere stands or bookcases. Feature turned barley twist supports and spindle galleries surrounding each tier.
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Shelves

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Hardwood, Paint

Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut 5 Tier Etagere Curio Whatnot Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut 5 Tier Etagere Curio Whatnot Stand. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 71" H x 44" W x 14" D.
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Shelves

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Walnut

19th Century English Whatnot
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 19th century English mahogany whatnot, or tired stand, with beautifully turned supports mimicking columns, with turned frames supporting solid mahogany shelves, and a low...
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1880s British Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Rosewood American Victorian Etagere Attributed to Alexander Roux C1860s
By Alexander Roux
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare American Victorian étagère, crafted in the 1860s, is a magnificent example of 19th-century design and craftsmanship, attributed to the renowned New York cabinetmaker Alexan...
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1860s American Antique Victorian Shelves

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Rosewood

19th Century English Whatnot
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic late 19th century English mahogany whatnot, or tired stand, with beautifully turned supports mimicking columns, two shelves, and a lower drawer with two brass knobs. Whatnots were originally used to display Victorian curios...
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1880s British Antique Victorian Shelves

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Free Standing Canterbury Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany free standing Canterbury whatnot having a quality pierced carved gallery top above two mahogany display shelves with a thumb moulded edge above a C...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Shelves

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Other

19th Century English Four Tier Whatnot
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century English bleached mahogany four tier whatnot on castors. 1840. Code: 8665 Dimensions: W: 25" (63.5 cm) H: 48" (121.9 cm) D: 17" (43.2 cm)
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Rosewood Marble Rococo Tiered Etagere Display Shelf 68"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian tiered etagere display shelf / library bookshelf / parlor console. Made of Rosewood featuring serpentine pierced reticulated acanthus design with five tiers and ma...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Marble

Antique Corner Whatnot, English, Walnut, Country House Display Stand, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique corner whatnot. An English, walnut country house display stand, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860. Graceful cascading shape to this delightful corner sta...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Mahogany Dessert Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Mahogany dessert buffet from England. the buffet has three shelves, all surrounded on three sides by galleries. The front edges of the shelves are beveled, and have simp...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

1 of 2 Victorian Period Dwarf Open Library Bookcases with Two Shelves Per Side
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 large dwarf open library bookcases circa 1880 in English oak As mentioned this is one of two, the other is 60cm smaller than this one and is listed under my other items, it is not included in this sale This is a worker day factory used industrial library...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Shelves

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Oak

Late 19th Century Restored Victorian Aesthetic Movement Bamboo and Wood Étagère
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A striking example of Victorian Aesthetic Movement design, this late 19th century bamboo and wood étagère has been thoughtfully restored while preserving its original charm. With arc...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Pair of William Baker Co Hardwood Satinwood & Walnut Legal Bookcases
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of very rare original William Baker & Co Ltd “The Oxford” legal Library stacking bookcases This are pretty much the finest pair o...
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20th Century English Victorian Shelves

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

1 of 2 Antique Victorian Dwarf Open Library Bookcases with Two Shelves Per Side
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 large dwarf open library bookcases circa 1880 in English oak As mentioned this is one of two, the other is 60cm wider than this one and is listed under my other items, it is not included in this sale This is a worker day factory used industrial library...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Oak

Rare Original Antique Seymour Easton 1859-1916 Tabard Inn Revolving Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable, Antique Victorian, Seymour Easton 1859-1916 Tabard Inn Revolving bookcase stand. ...
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19th Century American Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Oak

Antique English Three Tiered Burnt Bamboo Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout 19th century English stand handcrafted in bamboo with a burnt bamboo faux tortoise finish having three tiers covered in woven reed.
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Bamboo

Mid 19th century 4 tier mahogany what not
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early Victorian 19th century what not circa 1850. Good quality and a practical antique for everyday use in multiple rooms around the home. Top tier with moulded tray, followed by 2...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Rococo Grapevine Carved Walnut Etagere Curio Shelf w/ Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Rococo Grapevine Carved Walnut Ornate Etagere Curio Shelf with Central Mirror and Multiple Shelves. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 80" H x 48" W x 16" D. Mi...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Antique Extending Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Carved Teak, Novel Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique extending book slide. An Anglo-Indian, carved teak novel rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Pleasingly decorative ends and extending to a gen...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Teak

Late Victorian Aesthetic Movement Tiger Bamboo & Grass Matt Chippendale Shelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Victorian Aesthetic Movement tiger bamboo & grass matt shelf /etagere is a captivating blend of exotic materials and elegant design. Its tiger bamboo frame showcases rich, varie...
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Early 1900s American Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Bamboo

Quality Antique 19th Century Victorian Inlaid Walnut Four Tier Corner Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique 19th Century Victorian inlaid burr walnut four tier corner whatnot boasting a pretty shaped inlaid gallery back and three finials with a lovely burr walnut inlaid top, three inlaid burr walnut under-tiers supported by shaped solid walnut turned columns and finials...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Victorian Rosewood Corner Hanging Etageres
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Victorian rosewood 3 tier corner hanging etagere cabinets with white marble top shelf and filigree carved trim. (PRICED AS Pair)
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Shelves

Materials

Marble

Antique Teak and Brass Campaign Bookshelves, Army & Navy Store
Located in Downingtown, PA
Set of Antique Teak and Brass Campaign Bookshelves, Army & Navy Store, Circa 1885. The teak and brass campaign free-standing three-shelf book she...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Rococo Style Mahogany Corner Etagere
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Victorian period Rococo Style Mahogany Corner Etagere. Measures 24" in width, 17" in depth and 60" in height. Shelves clearance from bottom to top respectively is 12.5...
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19th Century American Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

19th C English Victorian Bamboo Stick and Ball Curio Shelf Etagere w/ Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th Century English Victorian Bamboo Stick and Ball Curio Shelf Display Etagere w/ Mirror. Item features 2 beveled glass mirrors, bamboo wood co...
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19th Century Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Mirror

Antique English Victorian Carved Mahogany Whatnot Etagere Shelves C.1880
Located in London, GB
Antique English Victorian carved mahogany whatnot Etagere C.1880 A late Victorian mahogany whatnot, of three open tiers, with finials, a fret carved...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Irish Antique Exhibition Quality Freestanding Burr Walnut Carved Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Rare Irish antique Victorian exhibition quality freestanding burr walnut carved whatnot having three serpentine shaped exhibition quality burr walnut tie...
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19th Century Irish Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Rococo Style Satinwood Partial Mirrored Etagere
Located in Germantown, MD
A late Victorian Rococo Style Satinwood Partial Mirrored Etagere. Measures 27.25" in width x 11.25" in depth x 46.25" in height.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Satinwood

19th Century Ebonised Whatnot Etagere Shelf Unit with Gallery Top, English
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
Striking 19th Century Ebonised Whatnot Shelf Unit with Gallery Top Antique English, circa 1880 This lovely antique ebonised whatnot self unit displays wonderful aged character and ch...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Beech

Pair of 19th Century English Mahogany Early Victorian Étagère’s
Located in Hudson, NY
Unusual pair of étagères, made circa 1845-1850 in England in a round form are masculine and formal but not fussy or over decorated. The Mahogany color is warm and light not a deep re...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Victorian Haberdashery Apothecary Shops Cabinet Fully Glazed Door Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning extremely rare original mid Victorian Apothecary or Haberdashery cabinet This is a rare cabinet, a very rare survivor, highly coll...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

19th Century Pollard Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak buffet from England with extraordinary pollard oak shelves. The top has hand turned finials over three shelves, all with galleries surrounding. The three shelves ...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th Century Walnut Barley Twist Bookcase Etagere
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Handsome dark walnut barley twist open book case. The six shelves of variegated sizes with a functional brawer at the bottom. The supports are hand carv...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Mid 19th Century English Birch Hanging Cabinet
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Hanging cabinet in the form of a miniature chiffonier of satin birch. England, c. 1860. 25 1/2" w., 10" d., 26 1/2" h. Whitehall Antiques is a family business that has been a major ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Birch

Huge Antique Original Paint Solid Hardwood Anglo Indian Carved Open Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original antique Anglo Indian hand carved solid Rosewood oversized original paint bookcase A very good looking and highly decorative, hand ...
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Early 1900s English Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Hardwood

Victorian Antique Howard & Son's Revolving Library Bookcase Side End Wine Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this really very nice and highly collectable Howard & Son’s Berner street Library revolving bookcase table I have never seen one of these made ...
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1870s English Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Walnut

walnut Shelf Called Whatnot From The First Part Of The 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely walnut whatnot composed of 3 shelves and a drawer at the bottom walnut whatnuts are the rarest and most sought after. the walnut has a superb flame that we can find on the th...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Walnut

19thC Antique Mahogany Shelving Unit Book Case Sideboard with Drawer Storage
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A Victorian Mahogany three tier Buffet Table, English circa. 1860, having three rectangular shelves supported on scroll carved brackets. The lower sh...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Huge Victorian Hardwood Hand-Carved Wood Library Bookcase Ornate
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally large and grand Victorian hand-carved mahogany display bookcase This bookcase is one of the most spectacular pieces of furnit...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Pair of English Hardwood Dwarf Open Corner Bookcases Simple Country Furniture
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Victorian hardwood dwarf open bookcases which made a corner bookcases A very good looking, well made and decorative pair of dwarf bookcases...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Hardwood

Victorian Walnut Etagere by Mitchell & Rammelsberg
Located in Toledo, OH
Mitchell & Rammelsberg walnut etagere circa 1880's with 8 shelves, a cut marble center plateau, single drawer, and turned finials. Excellent condition. 89" tall x 52 1/2" wide x 16 1...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Marble

3 Piece Flamed Hardwood Open Library Bookcase Part of a Suite Must See Pictures
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage flamed mahogany and hardwood open corner library bookcase which splits into three easy to transpo...
Category

20th Century English Victorian Shelves

Materials

Hardwood

English Victorian Bamboo Corner Étagère
Located in Hudson, NY
This lovely small étagère is part of a large type of export furniture made from the sea trade between east and west cultures in the 19th centuries, circa 1870. The structure is of im...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Bamboo

Rare Set of Four Oxford Library Victorian Bookcases in Hardwood 412cm Wide
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this stunning set of four original Victorian Oxford Library mahogany bookcases...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Hardwood

Fine Burr Walnut with Brass Gallery Rail Open Library Bookcase Etagere Whatnot
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very fine circa 1880 Burr walnut with Marquetry inlay, brass gallery rail and original porcelain castors, open librar...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Brass

Stunning Antique Victorian Hardwood & Embossed Leather Library Bookcase Cupboard
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable, large mahogany framed with leather embossed panels library bookcase cupboard ...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Lovely 2 Piece Flamed Hardwood Open Library Bookcase Part of a Paired Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage flamed mahogany and hardwood open corner library bookcase which splits into two easy to transport...
Category

20th Century English Victorian Shelves

Materials

Hardwood

Superb Quality Antique Victorian 4 Tier Rosewood Corner Whatnot
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique Victorian 4 tier rosewood corner whatnot having a superb quality carved rosewood top above 4 display shelves supported by fine barley twist shaped supports, ca...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Other

Unusual Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Whatnots
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual pair of antique Victorian quality burr walnut whatnots having carved gallery tops above 3 quality burr walnut display shelves with a thumb moulded edge supported by elegant t...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Antique Fully Stamped Jas Shoolbred Victorian Astral Glazed Library Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are is delighted to offer for sale this lovely James Jas Shoolbred, fully stamped, astral glazed antique Library bookcase. A very good l...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Glass, Oak

Lovely Musically Inspired French Walnut Étagère Bookcase Whatnot Bergere Rattan
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1880 French walnut étagère musically inspired rattan stand or bookcase A very unique and decorative piece of furniture. Étagère’s are similar to whatnots, you can use them for just about anything your imagination can think of. This one has a complete walnut frame, all the original bergere rattan is in place and undamaged, the sides and top back look like musical harps...
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1880s French Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Wall Hanging Shelves With Turned Supports
Located in London, London
19th Century Wall-Hanging Shelves with Turned Supports A finely crafted set of 19th-century wall-hanging shelves in rich, dark-stained wood. This elegant open etagere features four ...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Etagere
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany shelf Etagere. Measures 37" in width, 14.5" in dwpth and stands 52.5" in height.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Shelves

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Victorian shelves for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Victorian shelves 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 shelves created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Victorian shelves made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original shelves, popular names associated with this style include Heywood Brothers & Co., Howard and Sons, Jas Shoolbred & Co., and Maple & Co.. 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 shelves differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $284 and tops out at $32,382 while the average work can sell for $2,687.

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