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Vintage Boho Empire Bronze Wall Light Sconce
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
sconce provides atmospheric illumination perfect for a grand hallway, an executive library, or flanking a
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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Libraries

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Bronze

Mahogany Bergère Armchair, Classical / Empire Style, Early 19th Century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
ready for use. It would be an excellent addition to a living room, study or library, fitting beautifully
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1820s French Empire Antique Libraries

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Mahogany

Antique Herbs and Mushrooms Botanical Prints, Natural History Set, 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
libraries, studies, or curated gallery walls focused on science and nature. Condition report Moderate
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Libraries

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Paper

Antique Victorian American Empire Mahogany Plaid Scrolled Parlor Armchairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian library / parlor arm chairs. Made of mahogany featuring American Empire
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19th Century American American Empire Antique Libraries

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Fabric, Mahogany

1890s Soft Coral Medallion Design Traditional Chinese Kansu Rug 6 x8 6" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
focal point in any interior. Perfect for a living room, library, or intimate dining area, it merges
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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Libraries

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Wool

Vintage Boho Original Oil Portrait on Paper
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
portraiture. Measuring 13" wide and 16" tall, this intimate work is ideally suited for a scholarly library, a
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Libraries

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Paper

Antique Hospital Picture, St Barts, London, Engraving, Art, Medical, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
study, library or professional interior. Delivered ready to display. Dimensions: Max Width: 32.5cm
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Antique Libraries

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Glass, Paper

18th Century Italian School St. Jerome "Remissionem Peccatorum"
Located in Bradenton, FL
to a library, study, or office. Painting can create a focal point, can be paired with contemporary
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Libraries

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Giltwood, Paint

Very Large Regency 19th Century Mahogany Partners Writing Table
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
writing table, which some may refer to as a Georgian library table, which has most definitely been
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Libraries

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Mahogany

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Desk, Newly Refinished
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period library table or writing desk By Charles P
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Libraries

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Copper

Victorian Oak Side Table with Barley Twist Legs, Late 19th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
both stability and visual charm. Ideal as an accent piece in a living room, hallway or library, it also
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1890s English Victorian Antique Libraries

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Hardwood, Oak

19th Century French Painted Wooden Heraldic Shield with Lions and Armor
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a noble touch to your study or library with this elegant 19th-century heraldic plaque. Crafted
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Late 19th Century French Medieval Antique Libraries

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Wood

1930s French Art Deco Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
, library desk, or console, bringing warmth and presence without excess ornament. - Origin: Paris, France
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Libraries

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Metal

Early 19th Century Spanish Walnut Bargueño Cabinet on Stand with Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
throughout. A distinctive conversation piece, ideal for a study, library, or formal living space.
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Mid-19th Century Antique Libraries

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Walnut

Sailing Boats
Located in Sheffield, MA
gallery at the Public Library. He then traveled for a number of years, doing murals and portraits in the
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Libraries

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Canvas, Oil

Upholstered Knowle Style Armchair, England Early 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
contemporary craftsmanship, making it suitable for living rooms, libraries, or reading spaces. Wear consistent
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Early 20th Century English Antique Libraries

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Linen, Wood

1870s French Neoclassical Oak Desk With Oilcloth Top
Located in High Point, NC
use as a writing desk, library table, or console, this piece integrates seamlessly into both classical
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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Libraries

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Fabric, Oak

Early 20th Century French Animalier Bronze Hunt Dog Sculpture Signed T. Cartier
By Thomas Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
displays beautifully on a console, desk, or library table and would be especially appealing to collectors
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Early 20th Century French Antique Libraries

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Bronze

Pair of Roman Classical Sculpture Engravings, Montfaucon Antiquity, c.1721
Located in Langweer, NL
allow the works to sit comfortably in both classical and contemporary interiors, including libraries
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1720s British Antique Libraries

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Paper

Fine 1840 s English Sporting Art Oil Painting Portrait of Saddled Horse
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
valued hunters or riding horses and were commonly displayed in libraries, entrance halls, gun rooms, or
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Mid-19th Century English School Antique Libraries

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Oil

Spanish Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
libraries, and blends well with classical, rustic or eclectic interiors. A distinctive and authentic example
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Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Antique Libraries

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Hardwood, Oak

English Painted Ebonized Large Bookcase
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
anchor any kitchen, dining room, library, or office. Below an understated cornice, soaring glass-front
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19th Century English Other Antique Libraries

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Glass, Wood, Paint

1920s Blue w Floral Vase Design Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 9 X 11 8" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
statement piece. Perfect for a living room, dining area, or library, this rug offers both beauty and
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Libraries

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Wool

Pair of Mahogany Bergère Armchairs, Classical / Empire Style, Early 19th Century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
very good condition, structurally sound and ready for use. Ideal for a living room, study or library
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1820s French Empire Antique Libraries

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Mahogany

Hart’s Tongue and Scaly Spleenwort Ferns, Hand-Colored Botanical Prints, 1873
Located in Langweer, NL
, making them suitable as a focal feature in libraries, living spaces, or refined commercial interiors
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1870s British Antique Libraries

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Paper

Pair of Regency Caned Barrel Back Mahogany Chairs - Probber Style
By Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous smart library chairs. Curved back and arms with cane. They have a brown velvet cushion
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Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Antique Libraries

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Cane, Mahogany

Vintage Boho Original Yale Swim Team Photo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
to a bathroom, a gentleman's study, or a sophisticated "Ralph Lauren" inspired library. The
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Libraries

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Vintage Boho Original Yale Swim Team Photo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lauren" vibe to a library, study, or game room, and adds a touch of wit and character to a guest bathroom
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Libraries

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Large Antique Classical Relief Scene – Montfaucon Antiquity Explained, 1721
Located in Langweer, NL
, libraries, or refined interior settings where historical depth is valued without overt ornament. Condition
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Early 18th Century British Antique Libraries

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Paper

Powerful Pair of Cast Iron Sitting Bull Bookends, Attributed to Griffoul Foundry
By Griffoul
Located in San Diego, CA
enduring historical resonance. A rare and characterful addition to any library, office, or collection of
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Early 20th Century American Antique Libraries

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Iron

Ottomanorum Principum Effigies – Complete Ottoman Rulers Table, Rome c.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
library, study, or institutional collection. Surviving complete sets of this series are scarce; most
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Libraries

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Paper

Chronological Portraits of the Kings of Spain – Large Engraved Suite, Rome 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
impact, making it particularly suitable for libraries, studies, hallways, or large wall installations
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Libraries

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Paper

Antique Dragonfly Engraving – Corydale Cornu, French Neuropteres Print c.1800
Located in Langweer, NL
studies, libraries, bedrooms, or curated gallery walls. Condition report: Original antique copper
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Early 19th Century French Antique Libraries

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Paper

Antique Dragonfly Print – Agrion de Chine, French Natural History Engraving 1800
Located in Langweer, NL
particularly suitable for interiors, from studies and libraries to bedrooms and curated gallery walls
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Early 19th Century French Antique Libraries

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Paper

Fine 17th Century Flemish Baroque Old Master Oil Painting Figures in Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
settings. Whether placed above a fireplace, in a library, or within a curated European Old Master
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17th Century Baroque Antique Libraries

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Canvas, Oil

Early 20th Century Italian Wooden Filing Cabinet with Tambour Door
Located in Atlanta, GA
, or statement accent in a study, library, or contemporary interior. A rare and authentic example of
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Libraries

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Wood

Elder Victorian Politician – Vanity Fair Statesmen Series, 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
, historical caricature art, London Vanity Fair print, interior wall art antique, library wall decor
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1870s British Antique Libraries

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Paper

Victorian Gentleman Statesman – Vanity Fair Profile Portrait, 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
, historical caricature art, London Vanity Fair print, interior wall art antique, library wall decor
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1870s British Antique Libraries

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Paper

Victorian Bearded Statesman – Vanity Fair Statesmen No. 65, 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
, historical caricature art, London Vanity Fair print, interior wall art antique, library wall decor
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1870s British Antique Libraries

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Paper

1900s Tree Of Life Design Beige Antique Sarouk Mohajeran Rug 11 3"×16 8" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
proportions, this carpet is perfectly suited for a formal living room, dining area, or library, where its
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1890s Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Libraries

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Wool

French Late 19th Century Demilune Three-Tier Server
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
with a distinct, architectural presence to act as the cornerstone of a dining room, office, or library
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19th Century French Regency Antique Libraries

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Fruitwood, Oak

Antique Pair of Sciapteron Xystophora Moths, Hand-Colored by Sepp Brants, 1906
Located in Langweer, NL
scientific documentation. The material comes from the library of the distinguished Dutch lepidopterist Jan
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Libraries

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Paper

Antique Louis XIII Style Oak Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
writing surface, work station, or display focal point in your study, library, or executive office. The
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Early 20th Century Louis XIII Antique Libraries

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Oak

Gustave Doré, “Chasse au Condor”, 1862 Color Lithograph, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
addition to a library, study, or collector’s interior. It stands as a compelling example of Gustave Doré’s
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Libraries

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Glass, Wood, Paper

G. Doré (1832–1883) Chasse à l’Ours (Russie), lithograph, 1862, Paris, France
Located in NICE, FR
, eclectic, or library interior, appealing to collectors of 19th-century prints, Romantic art, and works by
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Libraries

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Glass, Wood, Paper

George III Chippendale Carved Mahogany Silver Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
for tea service, decorative displays, or as versatile small tables in drawing rooms and libraries. In
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19th Century British Chippendale Antique Libraries

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Mahogany

Pair 19thc Tall Haberdashery Tall Rolling Industrial Solid Oak Ladders
Located in Savannah, GA
ladders" that were used in libraries, stores, and warehouses in the late 19th and early 20th century. This
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1890s American Industrial Antique Libraries

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Metal

Set of 3 Copper Engravings of Putti Cupid, 18th Century, Unframed
Located in Langweer, NL
, libraries, or classical-inspired spaces. Individually subtle, the set gains presence and coherence when
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Early 18th Century British Antique Libraries

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Paper

Victorian Statesman in Profile – Vanity Fair Statesmen No. 63, 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
antique, library wall decor
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1870s British Antique Libraries

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Paper

German Military Portrait – Vanity Fair Men of the Day No. 11, 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
, historical caricature art, London Vanity Fair print, interior wall art antique, library wall decor
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1870s British Antique Libraries

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Paper

Victorian Military Statesman – Vanity Fair Political Portrait, 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
Fair print, interior wall art antique, library wall decor
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1870s British Antique Libraries

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Paper

Victorian Political Satire – Vanity Fair Statesmen, Jesuit Theme, 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
, London Vanity Fair print, interior wall art antique, library wall decor
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1870s British Antique Libraries

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Paper

Victorian Reformer at the Rail – Vanity Fair Men of the Day No. 16, 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
portrait, antique magazine illustration, historical caricature art, London Vanity Fair print, library wall
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1870s British Antique Libraries

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Paper

Victorian Moral Reformer – Vanity Fair Statesmen No. 69, 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
, London Vanity Fair print, library wall decor, gentleman portrait antique
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1870s British Antique Libraries

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Paper

Victorian Turf Authority – Vanity Fair Men of the Day No. 7, 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
portrait, antique magazine illustration, historical caricature art, London Vanity Fair print, library wall
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1870s British Antique Libraries

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Paper

European Royal Figure on Horseback – Vanity Fair Men of the Day No. 6, 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
magazine illustration, historical caricature art, London Vanity Fair print, library wall decor, gentleman
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1870s British Antique Libraries

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Paper

Pair of 19th Century Italian Hand Carved Armchairs.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
balance comfort with historical charm, making them ideal for use in a formal living room, library, or
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19th Century Italian Antique Libraries

Materials

Wood

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Antique Libraries For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique libraries available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique libraries — often made from wood, mahogany and oak — can elevate any home. Antique libraries have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique libraries bearing Victorian or Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique libraries are appealing in their simplicity, but Gillows of Lancaster London, Howard Sons Ltd and Gustav Stickley produced popular antique libraries that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Libraries?

Prices for antique libraries can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique libraries begin at $85 and can go as high as $466,692, while the average can fetch as much as $4,825.