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19th Century Brass Flame Torch Bookends
Located in Nashville, TN
These 19th Century Brass Flame Torch bookends make the perfect accessory to any bookshelf.
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19th Century Antique Bookshelfs

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Brass

Eroded Burmese Duck
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautifully carved vintage Burmese wood duck would look great on a bookshelf or coffee table.
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Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Bookshelfs

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Wood

Burmese Bell Carrier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Weathered hand carved Burmese bell carrier from a temple. Display on a bookshelf, console or mantle.
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Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Bookshelfs

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Wood

Sewing Box 19th Century Lacquered French
Located in San Francisco, CA
, coffee table item, bookshelf accent.
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19th Century French Chinese Export Antique Bookshelfs

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Lacquer

Marble Traveling Monk
Located in San Francisco, CA
on a bookshelf.
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19th Century Burmese Antique Bookshelfs

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Marble, Copper

Casell s Encyclopedia of Mechanics, England c1920
Located in Port Chester, NY
Mechanically minded? Interesting grouping of six for your bookshelf, offering esoteric reading
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Early 20th Century English Antique Bookshelfs

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Paper

Sm Shanxi Red Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mini red lacquer side chest can be used placed on a bookshelf for a pop of color. Shanxi, China
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Bookshelfs

Antique English Pair of Horn Chalices with Silver Mounts
Located in New York, NY
decoration or addition to a bookshelf.
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1870s English Antique Bookshelfs

Red Papermache Container
Located in San Francisco, CA
nicely on a console table or on a bookshelf.
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1920s Chinese Antique Bookshelfs

Thai Wood Parrot
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Place on a bookshelf or console table.
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Early 20th Century Thai Antique Bookshelfs

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Teak

Antique Bamboo Bookcase
Located in Port Chester, NY
Large antique bamboo bookshelf from England with an open back. The five shelves have been recently
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19th Century English Antique Bookshelfs

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Bamboo, Leather

1920s Thai Head
Located in San Francisco, CA
displayed on a bookshelf or on a coffee table.
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Early 20th Century Thai Antique Bookshelfs

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Stucco

Thai Stucco Head
Located in San Francisco, CA
displayed on a bookshelf or on a coffee table.
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Early 20th Century Thai Antique Bookshelfs

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Stucco

Thai Teak Finial
Located in San Francisco, CA
interesting accessory for a coffee table or bookshelf.   
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1890s Thai Antique Bookshelfs

18th Century Italian Polychrome Gilted Socle/Stand/Fragment with Puttis
Located in Round Top, TX
to accent a console or bookshelf. Gorgeous 18th century artistry.
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18th Century Italian Antique Bookshelfs

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Wood

Lucky Gods of Japan
Located in San Francisco, CA
prosperity. Place on bookshelf for good wishes. Lacquered clay, 1920s.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Bookshelfs

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Clay

Eroded Wood Deer
Located in San Francisco, CA
, makes an interesting accessory for a bookshelf or coffee table.
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1890s Laotian Antique Bookshelfs

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Wood

19th Century French Walnut Corner Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
hanging cabinet, etagere, bookshelf, vitrine 44" h x 37" w x 19" d
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19th Century French Antique Bookshelfs

"Cotswold" Chest Of Drawers/Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Rarely found in the U.S. Modular grouping including Four-drawer chest, stacking bookshelf, and
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Early 20th Century English Antique Bookshelfs

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Oak

Napoleon III style Urns
Located in Washington, DC
, bookshelf. They are heave, so will work as bookends. Also hold water.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Napoleon III Antique Bookshelfs

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Stone

Pair of 19th Century English Iron Lions
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century English Iron Lions, Beautiful Statues for a Fireplace or bookshelf.
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19th Century English Antique Bookshelfs

Red Leather Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
displayed on a bookshelf or on a coffee table.
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1920s Chinese Antique Bookshelfs

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Leather

Regency Ebonised and Parcel-Gilt Console in the Manner of William Trotter
By William Trotter
Located in Babworth, Retford
monopodia enclosing a bookshelf. Signed indistinctly underneath the marble top. England, circa 1820.
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1820s English Regency Antique Bookshelfs

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Maharaja Elephant
Located in San Francisco, CA
wood base. Diisplay on a table, bookshelf, or use as a lamp base. Circa 1920s.
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Bookshelfs

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Wood

Vintage Thai Deer
Located in San Francisco, CA
with gentleness and wisdom. Would look great on a bookshelf or coffee table.
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Early 20th Century Thai Antique Bookshelfs

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Wood

Marble Sitting Buddha
Located in San Francisco, CA
two monks praying below. Place on a console table in an entryway or on a bookshelf.
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Bookshelfs

Seven Swedish Brown Leather Bound Novels, Gilt Decoration
Located in Port Chester, NY
spines and marbleized paper covers. In Swedish, these are nicely decorative for a bookshelf.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Bookshelfs

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Paper

Indian Weaving Wheel on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
metal stand. Unusual accessory can be placed on a bookshelf or on a console table.
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1920s Indian Antique Bookshelfs

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Wood

Indian Teak Weaving Wheel on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
metal stand. Unusual accessory can be placed on a bookshelf or on a console table.
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1920s Indian Antique Bookshelfs

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Wood

Indian Weaving Wheel
Located in San Francisco, CA
a black wood stand. Unusual accessory can be placed on a bookshelf or on a console table
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1910s Indian Antique Bookshelfs

Arts and Crafts Writing Desk
Located in Woodstock, NY
quarter sawn Oak for a dynamic design. Bookshelf sides and a center drawer provide storage. Retains its
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Early 20th Century American Antique Bookshelfs

Korean Soy Jar
Located in San Francisco, CA
sauce. It can be used as a plant holder or just by itself on a bookshelf or coffee table.
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Early 20th Century Korean Antique Bookshelfs

antique carpenter s vise
Located in Brooklyn, NY
hand made. can be used as a bookshelf or a table with the addition of a plank.
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19th Century American Antique Bookshelfs

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Oak, Elm

English Edwardian Revolving Book Stand
Located in Sheffield, MA
slatted sides, the base with brass casters. It's in two sections: the bookshelf unit fits onto the pole
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Early 20th Century English Antique Bookshelfs

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Brass

French Painted Marbletop Cabinet with Mirrored Interior
Located in Coral Gables, FL
legs. Each side opens to allow access. This piece could serve as a cabinet, bookshelf, side table or
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Early 20th Century French Antique Bookshelfs

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Marble

Antique Regency rosewood breakfront open bookshelves, c.1810
Located in New York, NY
-matched rosewood top above a pair of brass grill doors enclosing shelves and flanking a central bookshelf
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19th Century English Antique Bookshelfs

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Rosewood

Japanese Tool Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
iron hardware. Place on a bookshelf or on a coffee table to store electronic remote controls. Sugi
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1850s Japanese Antique Bookshelfs

LIBRARY/BOOK SHELF/BAR CART/SIDE TABLE ON WHEELS
Located in Essex, MA
Very solid oak library cart/bookshelf on wheels, circa 1910-20, with 2 open shelves, enclosed by
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Early 20th Century American Antique Bookshelfs

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Iron

Regency Rosewood Bonheur Du Jour
Located in Folkestone, Kent
An unusual early 19th century figured rosewood bonheur-de-Jour with galleried three-tier bookshelf
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Bookshelfs

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Rosewood

English Regency Bookcase
Located in Kirkland, WA
/> The graduated side scrolls set off this lovely bookshelf in solid rosewood and rosewood veneer.
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19th Century English Antique Bookshelfs

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Rosewood

Large Walnut French Roll-Top desk, circa 1810
Located in New York, NY
storage and a bookshelf. There are also hidden comparments for precious documents and objects
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Bookshelfs

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Walnut

Mid-19th century English Walnut Server / Book Shelves
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome and nicely proportioned walnut set of shelves that would make a nice server or bookshelf
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookshelfs

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Metal

Bronze Bust of Handsome Young Man, circa 1920s
Located in Houston, TX
This bronze bust of a handsome young man will bring both beauty and style to your bookshelf or
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1920s Unknown Other Antique Bookshelfs

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Bronze

Red Wedding Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
coffee table or bookshelf for a punch of bright color.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Bookshelfs

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Cedar

Anglo-Indian Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
compartment. The desk is fitted with two bottom drawers. In addition, it is adorned with a set back bookshelf
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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Bookshelfs

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Wood

Gilt bronze mantel clock, Empire
Located in Paris, FR
atop a bookshelf. Side ornated with a column and armillary sphere. Sea-green marble base, disk feet
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19th Century French Antique Bookshelfs

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Bronze

Stoddard s Lectures, International Travelogues,
Located in Port Chester, NY
great look for your library bookshelf.
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19th Century American Antique Bookshelfs

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Paper

19th Century Lighthouse Glass Lens Nautical Sculpture
Located in Essex, MA
unique tabletop or bookshelf sculpture that may be displayed in a variety of ways with or without the
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Late 19th Century American Antique Bookshelfs

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Metal

Antique Stick Wicker and Rattan Set
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
Large scale antique stick wicker set. Sofa has stepped bookshelf arms. New custom cushions in a
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Bookshelfs

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Metal

Tall and Narrow Bobbin Turned Bookcase
Located in Port Chester, NY
A tall bookshelf with eye catching turned supports. A beautiful look and shallow enough to hold
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Late 19th Century French Antique Bookshelfs

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Oak

the French Hand Caned Bamboo Secretaire circa 1900
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
. It has bookshelf at top and four spacious cubbies flaking a central cabinet with drop down door
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Early 20th Century French Antique Bookshelfs

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Bamboo

William IV Bobbin-Turned Double-Sided Bookcase, Mid 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
/> Note: This highly atypical bookshelf was most probably custom made for a library or shop
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19th Century English Antique Bookshelfs

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Mahogany

Figured Walnut 1920s Period Antique Revolving Bookcase
Located in Darwen, GB
. Each side having an open bookshelf with figured walnut divisions. The bookcase supported on four shell
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1920s Antique Bookshelfs

19c. Flock of miniature sheep from Germany
Located in Madison, WI
used in a Christmas creche on mantelpiece, bookshelf or tabletop. Shepherds kept watch over their flock
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19th Century German Antique Bookshelfs

Small Canton Tureen w/ Underplate Thousand Butterfly Pattern c. 1860
Located in Redding, CA
This is a wonderful little piece that would be great on a bookshelf or maybe a coffee table. We
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19th Century Chinese Antique Bookshelfs

Rare Sterling Silver Pjp Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Pictureframe
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
to put on a chest of drawers or on a bookshelf. Beautiful piece of antiques.
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1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Bookshelfs

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Silver, Britannia Standard Silver

18th Century Bureau Bookcase, Gustavian Period Swedish Limed Elm
Located in London, GB
interior of a bookshelf and eleven drawers, above four graduated long drawers. The whole standing on the
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1780s Swedish Gustavian Antique Bookshelfs

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Elm

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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.