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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
Pair of Vintage Brass Eagle Bookends
Located in New York, NY
each to prevent scratching furniture. Great on a book shelf or desk. Nice condition, ready to use
Category
Mid-20th Century Korean American Colonial Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th C. English Equestrian Brass Horses Mantel Decorations
Located in Pearland, TX
be perfect on a fireplace mantel, displayed on a desk or book shelf, or used as doorstops.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Alfredo Barbini Murano Pink, White, Gold Flame Italian Art Glass Bookends
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
double color design. Great for any desk or book shelve. Please see last photo, showing more bookends
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Bookends
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Tall Vintage Green Onyx Obelisk Sculpture, circa 1970
s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
perfect for desk top, book shelf or anywhere in the home where the light can dance off it's layers of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Onyx
Poul Cadovius Royal Teak Wall Unit, Denmark, circa 1960
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
unit contains:
- 4 cabinets
- 1 desk shelves
- 6 book shelves
- 5 wall mounts (4 long, 1 short
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Poul Cadovius Royal Teak Wall Unit, Denmark, circa 1960
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
original condition.
The unit contains:
5 cabinets
1 magazine shelve
3 desk shelves
7 book shelves
6
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Poul Cadovius Royal Teak Wall Unit, Denmark, circa 1960
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
unit contains:
- 4 cabinets
- 1 desk shelves
- 6 book shelves
- 5 wall mounts (4 long, 1 short
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Royal Wall Unit/Shelving by Poul Cadovius for Cado
By Poul Cadovius
Located in San Francisco, CA
drawers used as a desk and 1 book shelf.
Equalling five bays that can designed and outfitted to your
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Terrific Mid-Century Standing Wall Unit and Room Divider
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall teak grain bookcase unit with multiple cabinets, fully adjustable. Drop front desk, book
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Mid-Century Brass American Bald Eagle Sculpture
Located in Pearland, TX
lovely aged patina. It would be a handsome addition to a study, perfect for display on a book shelf or
Category
Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pair of Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Eagle Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Waynesboro Virginia in 1952. Can hold large stack of books. Great on a book shelf or desk. Nice condition
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Bookends
Materials
Brass
Casella Brass Floor Lamp
By Casella
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a book, table, or desk while maintaining a clean, minimal, elegant silhouette.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
$1,200
Pair of Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Eagle Bookends
Located in New York, NY
furniture. Great on a book shelf or desk. Nice condition, ready to use. Each measures: 6" tall 2.5” deep x
Category
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Bookends
Materials
Brass
Luciano Gaspari Glass Sculpture for Salviati
By Luciano Gaspari
Located in New York, NY
anything from a coffee or console table to a desk or book shelf. Great for any Murano or art glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
1970s Bankers Lamp in Brass and Green Marble
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
situations, such as desk, book shelves, piano light, or an ascent light.
There are two pivot points allowing
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Vintage English Wood and Brass Box
Located in Houston, TX
. This box is perfect to hold your treasures or to use as a display on a book case or desk.
Category
20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Outstanding Early George Nelson C S S, , 4-Bay Wall System, Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Miller..4 bAYS consisting of 10 Shelves,,1 tilting book holder....Drop Down Desk with drawers and cubbies
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Black Walnut and Cast Bronze Round Box by Vincent Pocsik, in Stock
By Vincent Pocsik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
be accessorized on table top, book shelf, or desk to achieve an organic modern style.
Vincent
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Salviati Murano Opalescent White Bubbles Italian Art Glass Pear Apple Sculptures
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
for any desk or book shelve.
(US Shipping is FREE, International Shipping will be free considering
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
1940
s Vintage handmade oak bookcase
Located in Leicester, GB
with reeded shelf edges and a larger shelf at the top which can be used as a standing desk or for book
Category
Vintage 1940s British Bohemian Bookcases
Materials
Pine, Oak
Poul Cadovius for Cado Wall Unit in Teak, Denmark, circa 1950
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
wall system includes: 7 book shelves, 1 desk shelve, 3 cabinets, 4 wall mounts and all the necessary
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Forest Green Italian Art Glass Flame Bookends
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
published in his catalog. Great for any desk or book shelve. Please see last photo, showing more bookends
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Large Poul Cadovius Royal Wall Unit in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
drawers and 2 open spaces
– 2 glass door cabinets
– 1 desk shelve
– 6 book shelves
– 6 wall mounts
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Purple Blue Flame Italian Art Glass Bookends
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
, circa 1950-1960, and published in his catalog. Great for any desk or book shelve.
Please look at my
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Blown Glass
Ico Parisi Bar Cabinet Secretary
By Ico
Luisa Parisi
Located in Hanover, MA
1950s Italian liquor bar cabinet or secretary writing desk book cabinet in rosewood with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Rosewood
Royal Series Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
spaces
– 1 cabinet with glass doors
– 1 desk shelve
– 6 book shelves
– 5 wall mounts
Designer
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
3 Bookends - Barbini Flame, Fruit and Salviati Birds - Reserved for Debby Irby
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
in his catalog. Great for any desk or book shelve.
Please take a look at all my exclusive items
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Blown Glass
Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Purple Blue Flame Italian Art Glass Bookends
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
, circa 1950-1960, and published in his catalog. Great for any desk or book shelve. For accuracy, one of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
18th Century Italian Hand Carved Architectural Giltwood Fragments on Black Stand
Located in Firenze, IT
accessory for a tabletop, book shelf or desk. Great statement as fireplace mantel's ornament.
They can also
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
French Ceramic Dish by Jacques Blin (circa 1965)
By Jacques Blin
Located in London, GB
downward angle toward the 'stern' of the object. Ideal for display on a book or objects shelf, a desk or
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Tasteful antique Japanese wooden low table / 1868-1920 / side table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
to enjoy its natural texture. It is believed to have been used as a study desk or account book stand
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables
Materials
Cedar
Elegant Curved Desk by Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful curved desk in book matched rosewood with inlay details. Tapering legs with bronze
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks
Leather Bound "Book" Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
One can get "volumes" of work done at a great desk like this! Both whimsical and sophisticated, the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables
Vintage Custom 3 Piece Book Form Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
Custom 3 piece book form fesk. The 2 side pieces of this desk open up to provide compartments for
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1940s Modern Walnut Desk with Book Shelves
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Streamline modern- finished walnut desk featuring book shelves and drawers that slide out sideways
Category
Vintage 1940s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Cherry Standing Desk/Book Stand by David Ebner, 1982
By David N. Ebner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elegant and functional standing desk or book stand - an early work by Ebner, one of the most
Category
Late 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Three-Drawer Bel Geddes-Style Desk with Book Shelf, circa 1935
Located in Portland, OR
original finish. This Deco-style doctor's desk has been striped to reveal the raw steel below, has a
Category
Vintage 1930s Streamlined Moderne Desks and Writing Tables
Adjustable Book Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Adjustable Book Table on casters.
Category
20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$1,995
Danish Teak Desk with Book Shelf by Brande Møbelfabrik
By Brande Møbelfabrik
Located in Crockett, CA
Nice Danish teak medium sized desk with two banks of drawers and a book shelf on the opposite side
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak, Walnut
An Art Deco Curved Wood Desk and Combined Book Shelf.
Located in New York, NY
The curved wooden desk with drawers either side, a small drawer and three book shelfs in the back
Category
Vintage 1930s American Desks
English Oak , Book Rack
Located in New York, NY
English Oak, Letter Compendium - Book Rack Circa 1910-1920
Category
Early 20th Century British Desk Accessories
Materials
Oak
$2,100
Teak desk w/front book shelf by Han Olsen
Chris Sorensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Teak 10 drawer desk with unusual adjustable front shelving with brass hardware, drawer interiors
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Desks
Materials
Brass
Carl Aubock Brass Book Stand
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in New York, NY
A solid brass book holder by Carl Aubock. The brass has acquired a lovely patina. A very useful and
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Brass Book Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
Adjustable filigree brass book stand.
Category
20th Century More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
$550
Fine Quality English Georgian Book Carrier
Located in Toronto, ON
An early 19th century English two side book carrier.
Rosewood, circa 1830.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Desk Accessories
Materials
Rosewood
Small Danish Design Teak Ladies Desk with Book Storage in the Back
Located in Staphorst, NL
Typical Danish teak quality desk.
Three drawers and one storage with key.
Extra storage in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Fine Antique Onyx and Bronze Desk Ink Stand Pen Rest Faux Book and Blotter Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine and antique onyx and bronze desk set featuring a sculpture of Rodin's Thinker done by
Category
Early 20th Century European Desk Sets
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Georg Jensen Book Mark
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
A sterling silver book mark. This is a classic design for a book mark where the silver has a cut
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish More Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Regency Rosewood Book Tray
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Fremantle, W.Australia
Fine rosewood book tray with typical Gillow pattern spindles in solid rosewood.
It has good
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency More Desk Accessories
Materials
Rosewood
A Robert “Mouseman” Thompson Oak Book Trough.
By Robert (Mouseman) Thompson
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
A Robert "Mouseman" Thompson Oak Book Trough.
Carved mouse signature
English
Circa 1950
46.5cms
Category
Vintage 1950s British Desk Accessories
Materials
Oak
1950s Handcrafted Wood Book Rack
By Arthur Espenet Carpenter
Located in San Diego, CA
Handcrafted desktop book rack. Mahogany, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Mahogany
Ceylonese Ebony, Quill and Ivory Inlaid Book Rack
Located in London, GB
Ceylanese Ebony, Quill and Ivory Inlaid Book Rack.
Base panel inlaid with a fine diamond design
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Desk Accessories
Materials
Ebony, Ivory
"Ship of Fools" Rare Fornasetti Ceramic Book Paperweight
By Fornasetti
Located in Winnetka, IL
An early ceramic paperweight by Piero Fornasetti in the shape of a book titled Navis Stultifera
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic, Felt
New 2006 Hermes Rouge Veau Epsom Notebook/Address Book
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
New Hermes Rouge Note Book/Address Book perfectly complements a "Kelly", "Birkin", or even a "Lindy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French For The Desk
A pair of lucite book ends
Located in London, GB
A pair of lucite book ends
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Lucite
Brass Embossed Book Caddy, circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
A swivel brass book caddy embossed with an eagle, circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century Baltic Balkan More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
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