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Vintage Antique Articulated Oak and Cast Iron Book Stand
Located in Peekskill, NY
Vintage antique ornate oak and cast iron adjustable bible, dictionary, book stand, table, Early
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Desks
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Gun Barrel and Gilt Painted Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
press the book's sheets together before receiving a bookbinding. Book not included.
Measures: 14" W x 12
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights
Materials
Iron
Vintage Solid Carved Wood Mid-Century Modern Book Form Bookends Made in Haiti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Solid Carved Wood Mid-Century Modern Book Form Bookends Made in Haiti. Item features solid
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Mahogany
The French Classical Romances Book Edition 1902 by P.F. Collier
Son, New York
Located in San Diego, CA
books are in general good condition (no tears on paper, or moisture damage). Each book has a photo of
Category
Early 20th Century American Early Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Paper
19th Century French Black and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press from Le Mans
Located in Dallas, TX
library! In the old days, this kind of device was used to press together the book's sheets together before
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights
Materials
Iron
Pair of 1930
s Art Deco Book Ends with Bison Made of Marble and Spelter
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Nice pair of Art Deco period book ends with sculptures of bison. Made of spelter, patinated in a
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Late 19th Century Reddish Wood Desktop Revolving Desk Bookcase
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An antique rotating small book mill for your desk, including the small books. The book mill is made
Category
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Napoleon III Rock Crystal and Gilt Page Turner and Book Mark
Located in CA, CA
bound books and also used to book mark.
Category
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Letter Openers
Materials
Crystal
Pen box in the shape of a law book from the famous Maison Maquet in Paris
By Maquet
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Pen box in the shape of a law book (Matiere Criminel) from the famous Maison Maquet
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
1960s Danish Teak Floating Top Desk
Located in Oakland, CA
other one large drawer. Figurative cathedral grained and book matched desk top. The back has storage
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
19th Century English Campaign Lap Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A good quality 19th century English campaign, or lap desk. Made of elm wood with book matched
Category
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks
Materials
Elm
Book of Jewellery in the Age of Queen Victoria
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This book is based on new research and features many exciting discoveries - sumptuously illustrated
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Desk Accessories
John Keal Executive Floating Top Walnut Desk with Backside Bookcase
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
file drawer to the right. Built into the backside of the desk are three book shelves with plinth styled
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Executive Floating Desk by Biltrite
By Biltrite, Paul Evans
Located in Lafayette, IN
-sided, desk features gorgeous, book-matched olivewood veneer, Leather writing surface, chrome pedestal
Category
Vintage 1970s Canadian Minimalist Desks
Materials
Chrome
Wallace Sterling Book Mark Vintage Vine Grande Baroque 63mm x 24mm 4.4 Grams
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in San Diego, CA
Sterling" and is perfect for book lovers or collectors.
For any inquiries, please feel free to contact
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Walnut Writing Desk in the Manner of Jens Risom, c. 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
gorgeous cuts of book-matched walnut veneer. The desk top has chamfer beveled edge detailing. The grain and
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk by Arne Vodder
By H.P. Hansen, Arne Vodder
Located in Lafayette, IN
. Hansen.
Desk Features:
- Book-matched teak veneer
- Solid teak frame
- Brushed aluminum hardware
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Napoleon III Classique Carnet De Bal Turtle Shell Note Book with Silver Pencil
Located in Berkeley, CA
Carnet de bal is English for Ballroom Dance card holder. It is made out of turtle shell and is in excellent condition- a literal piece of history from the 1820-1910 time period and a...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk by Arne Vodder
By H.P. Hansen, Arne Vodder
Located in Lafayette, IN
. Hansen.
Desk Features:
- Book-matched teak veneer
- Solid teak frame
- Brushed aluminum hardware
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Important 1939 Walnut Art Deco Modern "Dashboard" Desk by Alexis De Sakhnoffsky
By Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky
Located in Lafayette, IN
Lion was a logical choice for the custom wood-work.
Desk Features:
- Beautiful book-matched
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Period French Empire Fall Front Desk from Wildercliff Estate of Grayson Hall
Located in Hudson, NY
as five cubicles for book or papers. The desks writing surface is covered in a rich dark brown
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Bibliotek Golden Flame Birch Dining or Writing Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
library table. it is equally at home in a dining room, a library or as a fantastic writing table / desk
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Swedish Grace Writing Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
library desk. Observe the book-matched veneer of the top, the detailed inlay, the carved feet.
Wings
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Jacaranda
Vintage Brass Tennis Racket Clip 1980s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
addition for anyone's office, den, library, work desk area, book shelving.
Circa 1980s and was originally
Category
Late 20th Century French Folk Art Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Twisted Flame Italian Art Glass Bookends
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
-1960, and published in his catalog. Gorgeous color and great for any desk or book shelve. Last photo
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Antique English Mahogany Galleried Book Trough Desk Top Rack Bookends
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine early 20th century English mahogany galleried book trough / book rack / book stand. This
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Desk Agenda Bureau Diary Book Cover 41lk427s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: CA1003
Made In: Spain
Measurements: Length: 7.2" Width: .3" Height: 9"
OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION
( 8/10 or AB )
Signs of Wear:
Exterior Canvas: Exce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Clutches
Antique Wooden Book Mill or Rotating Desk Bookcase with Flower
Bird Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique desk top sized wooden book mill or rotating bookcase is presumed to have been made in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
American Art Deco Book-Matched Burled Carpathian Elm and Black Lacquer Desk
Located in New York, NY
This handsome Demilune desk was originally intended as a secretary's desk, used to greet visitors
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Demi-lune Tables
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
Medical Themed Bronze Desk Item, Skull, Caduceus, and Medical Book ca. 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
have a connection to. The Skull, the Caduceus (symbol of the medical profession) and the open book
Category
Early 20th Century German Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Book-Matched
Burled, Chrome Pulls
Fluted Back Walnut Vanity / Desk
Located in New York, NY
-This Art Deco Vanity / Desk Originates in the United States Circa 1935 and is a brilliant example
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Chrome
Dark Oak Desk Top Book Trough A useful piece made in dark oak
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Dark Oak Desk Top Book Trough
A useful piece made in dark oak and ideal to hold a few books on
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Italian Tole Metal Toleware Faux Stacked Book Form Desk Table Top Storage Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian tole metal toleware faux stacked book form desk tabletop storage box. Item features metal
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Robert
Mouseman
Thompson Folk Art Carved Oak Desk Top Book Trough or Stand
By Robert Thompson
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This solid oak desk top book trough was made by the renowned English furniture maker Robert
Category
Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Bookcases
Materials
Oak
1960s, Teak Book Shelf System with desk by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, Sweden
By Bodafors, Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Bochum, NRW
Wall unit in Teak / Bookcase with desk by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, Vintage modular shelving
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Juvenia New Old Stock Leather Bound "Book Clock" for a Desk 1930
s
By Juvenia
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Eterna Watch and Clock Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Desk Clock
METAL
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pocket Watches
George Nelson CSS Book Shelf Wall Unit with Desk Herman Miller Circa 1955
By George Nelson
Located in Emeryville, CA
, thanks to its modular units that included shelves, drawers, and desk units.
This innovative storage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Antique English Carved Oak Bible Box Writing Slope Desk Book Slant Top Lectern
Located in Shreveport, LA
~Direct from England~
~When on a buying trip to Europe, we never pass up one of these antique Bible boxes, they’re on the permanent “must find” list…and yet this is one of the first...
Category
Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
Early 20th Century Black Forest Hand Carved Wooden Owl on Book Table / Desk Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
lamp you can create a very nice atmosphere on your desk or on a table in a corner of a room. This fine
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Regency Rosewood Desk Caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Regency rosewood book carrier or desk caddy, the spindled gallery with two side carrying handles
Category
Antique 1830s English Regency Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Rosewood
Oak Gothic Revival Adjustable Book or Music Stand with Carved Petal Details
Located in London, GB
A period oak Gothic Revival adjustable desk top portable book or music stand with brass folding
Category
Antique 1890s English Gothic Revival Music Stands
Materials
Oak
Secretary Desk Attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
like legs ending in heavy brass sabots. Above the desk are book shelves and an off center cabinet
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Biedermeier Style Burled Birchwood Secretary Desk by Colombo Mobili
By Colombo Mobili
Located in Shippensburg, PA
surface on the desk. These are book-matched to create chaotic but symmetrical landscapes that follow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Carved Oak Wood Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Art Nouveau carved oak wood secretary desk book case. Item features fall front
Category
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Burl Wood Art Deco Cabinet Secretary Desk
By Herman Miller
Located in Las Vegas, NV
pull-out drawers underneath the desk and a book shelf.
Measures: Height: 42 in. Width: 40 in. Depth
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Secretaires
Materials
Burl
Oval Horn Tiled Keepsake Box
Located in New York, NY
book case or desk.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Horn, Wood
Set of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends
Located in New York, NY
furniture. 6.25" high. Great on a book shelf or desk. Nice condition, ready to use.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Various Arts
Crafts Items as Outlined Below
Located in Big Flats, NY
- Book Shelf
77648 - Desk
76738 - Cheval Mirror
74758 - Armchair
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Pair of Vintage Brass Eagle Bookends
Located in New York, NY
furniture. Great on a book shelf or desk. Nice condition, ready to use. 6.5” tall 3.5 deep x 3” wide
Category
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Brass Eagle Bookends
Located in New York, NY
furniture. Great on a book shelf or desk. Nice condition, ready to use. Measures: 6.5” tall 3.5 deep x 3
Category
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Bookends
Materials
Brass
Set of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends
Located in New York, NY
furniture. 5.5" high. Great on a book shelf or desk. Nice condition, ready to use. Any light or dark spots
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Poul Cadovius for Cado Teak Wall Unit, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
cabinet with sliding glass doors and glass shelves, a lecture shelf, two-desk shelves, eight-book shelves
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Original 1930s Art Deco Pair of Geometric Solid Marble Bookends
Located in Devon, England
for modern use and heavy enough to support the weightiest of book collections. Ideal for desks or
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble
Pair of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends
Located in New York, NY
each. Has thin foam on bottom of each to prevent scratching furniture. 5.5" high. Great on a book shelf
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Vintage Marble Golf Ball Bookends with Red Marble Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
avid golfer - a perfect compliment to their desk, book shelf or the golf section of your library
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Cadovius Royal Wall Unit in Wenge, Denmark, circa 1960
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
multiple smaller units or one large unit.
It features:
8 wall mounts
3 cabinets
4 book shelves
2 desk
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Wenge
Pair of Vintage Brass Eagle Bookends
Located in New York, NY
scratching furniture. Great on a book shelf or desk. Nice condition, hand polished, Ready to use. 6.75” tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Korean American Colonial Bookends
Materials
Brass
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