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Edwardian School Gymnasium Bank Pigeon Holes Storage Shelving Pitch Pine Vintage
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
piece of shelving in your living space, topped with a useful shelf that could be used as a bookshelf
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Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Pine

Tiffany Studios Art Deco Chinese Pattern Gilt Bronze Picture Frame
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
piece sits at modest scale, ideal for one's desk, bookshelf, console or other locations, sure to style
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Bronze

Antique Inlaid Walnut Breakfront Bookcase
Located in London, GB
and slim, yet offering lots of storage space. There is an open bookshelf in the centre with two
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Early 1900s British Georgian Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Walnut

Petite Giltwood Thai Ayutthaya Period Buddha Sculpture with Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in Yonkers, NY
choice for any room, particularly displayed on a bookshelf or atop a chest of drawers, side table or
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18th Century Thai Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century French Carved Oak Stand Table Patisserie Bookcase Kitchen Island
Located in Shreveport, LA
long, perfect for display, storage, even as a bookshelf!! ~ Perfect to “float” in any room, as it’s
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1890s French Renaissance Revival Antique Bookshelfs

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Oak

Sterling and Crystal Hawkes Urn
By Steuben Hawkes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
classic and timeless. Gorge for an end-table, powder room or bookshelf filled with your favorite sweets.
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1920s American Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Japanese Antique Glass Sliding Cabinets, Taisho Era 1912-1926 , Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
used as a bookshelf, a china cabinet, or a display case, it offers versatility to suit your needs
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Wood

French Bulldog Sculpture Desktop Carved Wood Paperweight Circa 1920s
Located in Northampton, MA
stunningly original and ever so slightly eccentric companion for your desktop, bookshelf or anywhere you need
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1920s Unknown Artisan Antique Bookshelfs

19th Century French Patinated Spelter Sculpture Composition Signed E. Picault
By Émile Louis Picault
Located in Dallas, TX
bookshelf or tabletop. Emile Louis Picault (1833-1915) was a French sculptor, best known for works
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Late 19th Century French Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Spelter

19th Century French Patinated Bronze Sculpture "L escholier" Signed E. Picault
By Émile Louis Picault
Located in Dallas, TX
a bookshelf, or in a man's office. Emile Louis Picault (1833-1915) was a French sculptor, best
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Late 19th Century French Medieval Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Hand Carved Elephant Sculpture Bookends
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Nice vintage pair of hand carved marble elephant bookends. Vintage bookshelf decor elephants
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Low Walnut Glass Bookcase with its Cutlery Set, Louis XVI Style
Located in Paris, FR
and four drawers with double bottom including a cutlery set. The bookshelf is decorated with a large
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Victorian Period 19th Century Magnifying Glass with Sword Handle
Located in Atlanta, GA
on a desk's top or on a bookshelf.
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Brass

French Bronze Sculpture of Astronomer Galileo, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
thick leather bound volumes tucked into the ornate bookshelf he leans upon, his brow furrowed and deep
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Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
a mantel, console table, or bookshelf, it serves as a timeless statement piece that captures the
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19th Century French Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

19th Century Country French Slant Top Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
apron: 26.5" interior depth of bookshelf: 8.5". Top part is 45"h 11"deep 49"wide. Bottom part is 51
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Cherry

Antique Rotary Bookcase, English, Revolving Library Cabinet, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
inlaid detail Octagonal bookshelf form, with inlaid end panels and smooth rotary action within the
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Mahogany

McClellan’s Own Story the War for the Union, First Edition in Leather
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
and win the war” (Union Bookshelf 56). “Lee, who should have known, set him down as the best commander
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1880s Antique Bookshelfs

Antique Three Shelf Wood Barrister Bookcase Cabinet with Leaded Glass
Located in Detroit, MI
early 1900s. Well-crafted from tiger oak wood, this modular bookshelf disassembles into five individual
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Early 1900s American Mission Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Three Shelf Mahogany Wood Barrister Bookcase Cabinet
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Detroit, MI
bookshelf disassembles into five individual pieces including separate top and base with three glass shelf
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Early 1900s American Mission Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Antique Bookcase, Glazed, Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
(12.75") Max height: 135cm (53") Internal bookshelf depth: 23cm (9") We offer a 100% satisfaction
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Tole Metal Ribbon Motif Floral Picture Frame with Round Glass, Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
love to see this beauty affixed to the bones of a bookshelf. (Stay with us!) We love using the exterior
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19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Carved Oak Pastry Table Kitchen Island Display Shelf
Located in Shreveport, LA
long, perfect for display, storage, even as a bookshelf!! ~ Perfect to “float” in any room, as it’s
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1890s French Renaissance Revival Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Oak

Restored Tiger Bamboo Five-Tier Shelf, Aesthetic Movement
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Victorian six level, tiger bamboo bookshelf with hand-woven rice mat shelves and decorative
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Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

French Zinc Acorn Finial on Lucite Base, Antique Decorative Accent, Circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
centerpiece, while its versatile size allows it to anchor a curated bookshelf vignette or add depth to a
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Early 20th Century French Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Zinc

Antique Bureau Bookcase, English, Georgian Mahogany, Gothic Overtones
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
bureau Generous in size offering storage and display or bookshelf space Large upper writing surface
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Antique French Blue and White Saint-Clément Faience Lion Candle Holders
Located in Dallas, TX
, although they would also make fabulous decorative accessories for a mantel, bookshelf, or small table.
Category

1890s French Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Faience, Paint

Antique Arts Crafts Oak Library Filing Cabinet and Bookshelves, circa 1910
By Library Bureau Makers
Located in Shippensburg, PA
fading/finish wear than the front; originality of the threaded rod bookshelf pins unknown, but they do a
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Oak

Antique Bureau Bookcase, English, Georgian Mahogany, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
offering storage and display or bookshelf space Attractive mahogany showing fine aged tone, well figured
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century French Oak Sculpture of Madonna and Child
Located in Dallas, TX
, bookshelf, or table.
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18th Century French Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Wood, Oak, Paint

Skønvirke Cabinet, Martin Nyrop, Denmark, 1905
By Martin Nyrop
Located in London, GB
A free-standing cabinet or bookshelf designed by architect Martin Nyrop and made by Rudolph
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Early 1900s Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Bookshelfs

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Pine

Bronze Brass Figural Statue of boy by Karl Hackstock 19th Century Vienna 1800s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
bookshelf, table or nightstand. Or in a grouping of three objects.   
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1850s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Kitchen Cabinets, Japanese Antiques, Tansu Storage, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
capacity and can be used not only as a bookshelf but also as a cupboard for dishes. The wood has a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Maiden with a Jug by Schoenewerk
By Pierre Alexandre Schoenewerk 1
Located in Atlanta, GA
table, or bookshelf, where it will undoubtedly become a focal point. Its timeless elegance and refined
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19th Century French Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Bronze

Very Good Quality Antique Walnut Partners Desk
Located in Benington, Herts
is a working opposite side which consists of and a central bookshelf compartment flanked by two
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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Walnut

Vibrant Antique Red Leatherbound Book Collection
Located in Brønshøj, DK
craftsmanship, these books bring life to any bookshelf or display. What You See Is What You Get: The books
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Early 20th Century Danish Victorian Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Gold

Poems by William Cowper, in Two Volumes, Published in London, 1798
Located in Victoria, BC
enduring literary value make it a coveted addition to any bookshelf or personal library. Whether sought
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Late 18th Century British Colonial Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Leather, Paper

American Civil War Era Black Metal Ballot Box by Geo Barnard Company, 1800s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
it in a living room, styled just beside a drink table on the ground. Or even on a tall bookshelf to
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Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Metal, Tin

Pair of Italian 19th Century Gilt Bronze Two-Light Candelabra Organic Pattern
Located in Firenze, IT
, sideboard, or bookshelf. Placed on a dressing table or commode, they add a touch of luxury to bedroom decor
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Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Vintage Underwood Standard Typewriter No. 5, 1924
By Franz Wagner
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
. The No. 5 would look fantastic in a study, on a bookshelf, or in an office. The Underwood
Category

1920s American Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Metal

Holland Sons English Regency Breakfront Console Cabinet, 19th Century
By Holland Sons
Located in Shippensburg, PA
top projects over circular applied rosettes along the crest of each section. All three bookshelf
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Late 19th Century British Regency Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Silver Plated Fishing Reel Trophy
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
form to haul in dinner to an art. This trophy would look fantastic on a bookshelf, in an office, or
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Silver

Exceptional Irish Chippendale Walnut Breakfront Bookcase, Strahan Co.
By Robert Strahan
Located in Shippensburg, PA
one with slight variations of flowers and placement of elements. The open bookshelf units have a green
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Mid-19th Century Irish Chippendale Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Glass, Pine, Walnut

19th Century Chinese Meditation Buddha Carved Statue
Located in Forney, TX
, while its petite size allow it to be placed on a bookshelf, sideboard, entry table, or just about
Category

19th Century Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Wood, Rosewood, Paint

Two bases in rare Breccia Africano and Granito Nero
Located in Bruxelles, BE
make them suitable for decorating a table or a bookshelf. Breccia Africano, also known as Africano
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Marble

Tibetan Bookshelf
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Originally an early grain trough this piece has been converted to a decorative book/display case. The texture of this ancient wood is the real star of this piece. The details are Pri...
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Wood

Tall Biedermeier Bookshelf
Located in New York, NY
A tall Biedermeier bookshelf. Walnut.  
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Walnut

Hand Carved Bookshelf
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Solid teak wood with superb 19th century carvings on the wood columns and on the frames. It is so well made and it will last several decades handcrafted in India, hand carved teak w...
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Teak

Antique Open Oak Bookshelf
Located in Pasadena, TX
Antique open bookshelf, measure: 9ft. Beautiful turn of the century shelving unit from a Texas
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Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Oak

Bookshelf by Donald Judd
By Donald Judd
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Donald Judd Bookshelf (bvb 60) designed 1984/fabricated now shown in Traffic Grey A (RAL 7042) 21
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Early 20th Century Swiss Minimalist Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Steel

Bookshelf by Josef Albers
By Josef Albers
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Josef Albers (1888-1976) designed this bookshelf as a magazine stand for his Bauhaus fellow faculty
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Early 20th Century American Antique Bookshelfs

A British Colonial Bookshelf
Located in Chicago, IL
This open large antique book cabinet was made from solid teak wood and dates to the 19th Century. During the British Empire in India and Burma much furniture was made in the Anglo-In...
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Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Glass, Teak

19th Century French Shallow Bookshelf
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century French shallow bookshelf made from walnut. The top is decorated with hand turned
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Walnut

Industrial Steel Bookshelf Cabinet Unit
Located in Sheffield, MA
This industrial bookcase cabinet and or shelving unit consists of four to five shelves depending on height of ceiling where it will be placed plus center cabinet with double doors (m...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Steel

Chinese 19th Century Yellow Lacquered Bookshelf
Located in Kastrup, DK
Bookcase made from solid elmwood and covered in a light yellow lacquer on the outside and black lacquer on the inside. Natural age-related patina and charisma. China 1880-1900.  
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1890s Chinese Qing Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Elm

Restored Tiger Bamboo Four-Tier Bookshelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique four-tier tiger bamboo shelf or rack with rice mat top. Refinished to new for you. Restored to new for you. All rattan, bamboo and wicker furniture has been painstakingly ...
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Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Bamboo

German Black Forest Hand Carved Bookshelf
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautifully carved and well made portable and expandable traveling book shelf. Made to be placed on a table or desk and hold a small library of books, can expand outward to accommo...
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1890s German Black Forest Antique Bookshelfs

Materials

Fruitwood

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Antique Bookshelfs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique bookshelfs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique bookshelfs — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. Antique bookshelfs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique bookshelfs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Antique bookshelfs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Donald Judd, Miguel Milà and Gio Ponti are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Bookshelfs?

Prices for antique bookshelfs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique bookshelfs begin at $230 and can go as high as $150,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,400.