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Antique English Tall Stepback Oak Wood Barrister Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Detroit, MI
from the early 1900s. Expertly handcrafted from rift sawn white oak wood, this tall, modular bookshelf
Category
Early 1900s English Mission Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Brass
English Country House Pine Bookcase
Located in Faversham, GB
raised on a large plinth base and completed with the original panelled back.
This bookshelf would be
Category
19th Century European High Victorian Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Pine
Victorian Whatnot Bookcase Mahogany Barley Twist Etagere 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a stunning period Victorian whatnot or bookshelf Circa 1880 and hand crafted from
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Handcrafted Metal Picture Frame with Fan Motifs, Jonathan Parks Estate
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
piece is incredibly versatile and elevates many design styles:
• Layered on a Bookshelf
Lean it among
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Art Deco Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Metal, Tin
Antique Bachelor
s Book Cabinet, English, Tabletop Repository, William IV, 1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, offering a sense of stature in miniature
Panels adorned with an illustrated bookshelf motif, a playful nod
Category
1830s British William IV Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Rosewood
French Bobbin bookcase early 20th century
Located in MILL, NL
Bobbin bookcase / bookshelf. Original from France, early 20th century. Standing on bulbous legs. In
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Wood
Antique Taxidermy Peasant Stand Real Decoration Object Pheasant Mount Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
metalwork. Its warm golden patina adds a touch of understated luxury, perfect for accenting a bookshelf
Category
1920s British Hollywood Regency Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Animal Skin, Feathers
$306 Sale Price / item
57% Off
Mid-Late 19th Century French Bronze Chenet Rail
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
decorate a bookshelf, hearth, etc.
30 7/8" w., 5 5/8" h., 2 3/8" d.
Category
Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Bronze
Blue Book Shelf, 17th C Finland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare 17th-century bookshelf from Finland, featuring eight shelves and intricate hand-carved
Category
17th Century Finnish Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Wood
Wonderfully Expressive Pair Bookends, Decorative Practical and Full of Character
Located in Lisse, NL
relaxed contentment, jug in hand, a playful contrast that brings life to any bookshelf.
The craftsmanship
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Marble Base Bronze Sculpture "Escholier" Signed E. Picault
By Émile Louis Picault
Located in Dallas, TX
bronze finish. Place this manly piece on a bookshelf, or on a study's desk.
Emile Louis Picault (1833
Category
Late 19th Century French Medieval Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Bronze
Black Forest inkwell cat in boot Swiss Antique 19th Century hand carved glass
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
lost.
Really nice decorative piece for your desk or bookshelf and great addition to any Black Forest
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century French Olive Wood
Oak Bilboquet Game on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
vintage French bilboquet is ideal for display on a console, desk, or bookshelf, where it will lend
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Rope, Olive
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Paperweight / Model of a Nest
By Thomas Whitehouse
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
commemorate significant occasions. Elegant and versatile, it displays beautifully on a desk, bookshelf or
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Silver
18th Century Spanish Vellum Books - Set of Sixteen
Located in Burton, TX
18th Century Spanish Vellum Books will grace a bookshelf, desk or table.
Approximate size of each book
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Animal Skin
Antique Book, Adventures of Mr Ledbury, Albert Smith, Novel, Literature, C.1886
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
humour
Perfect for display within a study, library, or collector’s bookshelf
This antique bound copy of
Category
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Paper
18th Century Spanish Leather and Brass Nailhead Domed Trunk with Original Key
Located in Dallas, TX
, bookshelf, or collector’s cabinet. Solid condition with characterful wear consistent with age.
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Gothic Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Brass
18th Century Spanish Vellum Books - Set of Five
Located in Burton, TX
18th Century Spanish Vellum Books will grace a bookshelf, desk or table.
Sizes are as follows:
1@ 9.5
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Animal Skin
Antique 19th Century Black Forest Bear Book Shelf / Book Rack Hand Carved Swiss
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous 19th century antique Black Forest Extendable bookshelf hand carved from Switzerland
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Oak Lidded Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
organization to a desktop, storing treasured keepsakes on a bookshelf, or serving as a sophisticated catch-all
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Metal
Antique George V Sterling Silver Sopwith Biplane Ornament (1919)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
presence on a desk, bookshelf or cabinet adds both character and historical charm to any space.
Condition
Category
1910s English Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco period Walnut Flower inlayed Bookrest / Bookend
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful original Art Deco bookshelf. Beautifully decorated with marquetry inlay with fine wood
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
Late 19th Century Sculpture of a Lying Bear - Black Forest Bronze
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
cabinet bronzes, this piece would make a lovely accent on a desk, bookshelf or in a cabinet of curiosities
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of 19th C. French Neoclassical Cast Iron Cassolettes Urns on Marble Bases
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a mantel, console, or bookshelf with this elegant pair of 19th century French cassolettes
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Marble, Iron
19th Century French Spelter Clock and Cow Composition Signed E. Picault
By Émile Louis Picault
Located in Dallas, TX
bookshelf in a study, or to a ranch house.
Emile Louis Picault (1833-1915) was a French sculptor, best known
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Spelter
Vintage Boho Metal Lady Bookends - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
sense of history and elegance to a study, mantelpiece, or curated bookshelf.
This set is in great
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Wooden Bookcase with Woven Rattan Shelves and Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese elm wood bookshelf from the early 20th century with rattan shelves and carved apron
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Elm, Rattan
19th Century French Folding Library Step Ladder in Walnut
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
bookshelf, a unique towel or blanket holder, or a display stand in a shop or home. Its versatility makes it
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Boho 19th Century Marquetry Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
bookshelf.
This magnificent antique is in great vintage condition, showcasing a deep, lustrous patina with
Category
19th Century British Regency Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century French Hand-Painted Faience Cross from Rouen, Dated 1885
By Rouen
Located in Dallas, TX
devotional art, ideal for display on a console, bookshelf, or incorporated into a larger religious or faience
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
French Wooden Hat Form, circa 1910
s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
hat rack, vanity accessory, or sitting high and mighty on a bookshelf. A conversation piece as well as
Category
Early 20th Century French Victorian Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Wood
Pair Art Deco of brass amphora-shaped vases
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
stylish bookshelf, mantelpiece, or dining table. Please note that they have some dents and may not be
Category
1920s German Art Deco Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Brass
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Egyptian revival desktop brass obelisks
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
black marble stepped bases.
Perfect decoration for the desk or bookshelf.
Small losses to marble bases
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Marble, Brass
$1,193 / set
Art Deco Bird Bookends in Silver Metal and Marble, France, 1930s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
.
Sculptural and functional !
Perfect touch to a bookshelf or desk.
Excellent vintage condition with minor
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Marble, Metal, Spelter
Vintage Regency Petite Two Chamber Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
character to a bookshelf.
This antique box is in great vintage condition, with minor scuffs and blemishes
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Bone, Mahogany
English Mahogany Three-Tier Trolley with Turned Legs, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
an appealing and versatile furnishing, equally suited for use as a drinks trolley, bookshelf, or
Category
19th Century English Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Mahogany
Bronze of Bengal Tiger
Located in Pasadena, CA
Japanese. The size of the sculpture allows the tiger to be displayed on a elegant masculine bookshelf or
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Bronze
$2,450
Italian Grand Tour Model of a Roman Oil Lamp
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
intricately handcarved scallop pattern bowl.
An interesting ornament for a bookshelf, side table or desk! One
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Marble
Antique Victorian Revolving Bookcase / Occasional Table
Located in London, GB
. In the centre there is a four section revolving bookshelf with pierced gallery edges. The base is
Category
1860s British High Victorian Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Wood
Amethyst Cluster on stand
Located in Dallas, TX
bookshelf or mantel.
Amethyst is a semiprecious violet stone that is from the quartz variety. It has a
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Amethyst
Vintage Boho Santos Crèche Cage Doll
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
ideal accent for a console table, a curated bookshelf, or as a standalone piece in a modern home
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Pair of Antique Scottie Dog Bookends, English Beech, Book Rests, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
accent to any shelf or mantel.
Pleasingly jovial accents, ideal for bookshelf, mantel or desk display
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Beech
Antique Hand-Turned Olive Wood Plate Rack with Finial Detailing, 19th Century
Located in Northport, MI
china, storing mail, or as a unique bookshelf riser. Its compact scale and delicate proportions make it
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Wood, Olive
Irresistible Charm – Three Terriers in a Hand-Carved Wooden Treat Box
By Black Forest
Located in Stockholm, SE
. Whether displayed on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or office desk, this little treasure is sure to bring joy
Category
Early 1900s Swiss Bohemian Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Boxwood
Antique Victorian Walnut Cylinder Bureau Bookcase with Writing Desk
Cupboard
Located in King
s Lynn, GB
reveal a 1 shelved cupboard. Separate keys are included for the bookshelf doors at the top and the
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
19th Century Large Chinese Archaistic Iron Ritual Wine Vessel or Jue
Located in Doylestown, PA
artistic quality making it an impressive decoration on a coffee table, bookshelf, mantle or in a display
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Archaistic Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Coastal Polished Conch Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
functionality. Whether displayed on a mantel, desk, or bookshelf, this exquisite piece is a must-have for
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Metal and Wood Sculptural Bookends
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
have been crafted into a striking scroll design with multiple uses for the modern bookshelf. Use this
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Metal
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th century Sullivanesque Terracotta blocks by Midland Terracotta Company
By Louis Sullivan
Located in Southampton, NJ
them being used as bookends. A chic pair of architectural fragments that will enhance any bookshelf or
Category
1910s American Prairie School Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Terracotta, Ceramic, Pottery
Harris Lebus. An Arts and Crafts bureau bookcase in the Glasgow Style
By Harris Lebus
Located in London, GB
display area to the top, subtly shaped cornice with 3 shaped supports to the centre and a bookshelf below
Category
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Oak
Pair of 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases
By Imari Porcelain
Located in Pearland, TX
colors. They display beautifully, perfect as accent pieces for a bookshelf or mantel and would be lovely
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Wooden Pulley - 1800s
Located in Asheville, NC
Stunning antique well pulley from Edo Period in Japan. Amazing patina, great bookshelf decor piece.
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Wood
$285 Sale Price
40% Off
Early 20th Century Leather Elephant Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
ivory tusks.
Would make a great adornment to a bookshelf or desk. Would fit well in traditional
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Leather
Walnut ormolu mounted open bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
banding. The bookshelf is fitted with three bays of ajusable shelves having decrative ormolu mounted
Category
19th Century British Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Walnut
$7,363 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Baroque Style Giltwood Dolphin Carvings on Lucite Bases, 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
bookshelf. The combination of antique carving and modern presentation offers a dynamic contrast of texture
Category
19th Century French Baroque Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Lucite, Giltwood
Pair of Italian Renaissance Gilded Iron Candleholders on Carrara Marble Socle
Located in Firenze, IT
spaces with opulent yet discreet charm. Placed on a bookshelf, they bring a personalized, cultured
Category
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Carrara Marble, Iron, Gold Leaf
Art Nouveau brass pair of photo frames - France-
Located in The Hague, NL
or artwork.
Whether placed on a mantelpiece, a dressing table, or a bookshelf, these Art Nouveau
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Bookshelfs
Materials
Brass
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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.
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