Bookcase On Wheels
1920s French Wooden Bookcase On Wheels
Located in High Point, NC
This 1920s French wooden bookcase combines elegant craftsmanship with functional design
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Early 20th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Smoked Lucite Rolling 3 Level Tier Cart Serving Side End Table Stand on Wheels
By Charles Hollis Jones, Kartell, Neal Small
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern dark lucite serving rolling table mini etagere bookcase on wheels.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Lucite
$1,600
H 28 in W 28 in D 16 in
Luxurious Antique English Wooden Book Carousel on Wheels – Late 19th Century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
showcase their collection.
The bookcase stands on its original wheels, making it easy to move around as
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Classical Roman Bookcases
Materials
Wood
$1,335
H 33.86 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 in
Very Beautiful Large Antique English Oak Book Carousel on Original Wheels
Located in Harderwijk, NL
wheels, making it easy to move. Due to its age and responsible use, it has normal signs of wear
Category
Antique 19th Century Classical Roman Bookcases
Materials
Wood
$1,580
H 41.34 in W 21.26 in D 20.08 in
3 Office Furniture on Wheels, in Lacquered Metal, circa 1970/1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
3 office furniture on wheels, in lacquered metal circa 1970/1980.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
$2,146 / item
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Wooden bookstand with green leather surface and on wheels in English style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
style is the perfect stylish place to store your books. It features a leather surface and is on wheels
Category
20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Wood
$924
H 33.86 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Pierre Vandel Gold Brass Glass Etagere on Wheels 1970s Drinks Trolley Shelving
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, GB
hallmarks of his best work. The four-shelved unit is mounted on to four metal swivel castor wheels, allowing
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Aluminum
$3,374
H 40.16 in W 20.87 in D 17.33 in
Babel Tower III Bookcase in Wood by Hillsideout
By Rossana Orlandi, Hillsideout
Located in Milan, IT
the bearing structure. The bookcase rests on 6 wheels; therefore, it is rotatable. This bookcase finds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Danish Mid Century Modern 1970s Teak Bookcase Entertainment Center on Wheels
By Durland
Located in Rockaway, NJ
c1920s Round Pink Marble Top Cast Metal Base Side End lamp Table Stand
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
$1,200
H 40 in W 33 in D 16 in
Antique
Good Size Early 1900s Tiger Oak Revolving Bookcase on Original Wheels
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and sizeable oak bookcase with a gallery on top.
Back in the earliest years of the 20th
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
$2,145
H 41.5 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
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Colourful Postmodern Formica Lacquer Bent Metal Cubic Shelving Unit on Wheels
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Peter Shire
Located in PARIS, FR
wheels on one end and a wavy green handle extending over the shelves, like a line on a page, the piece is
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Metal
H 55.12 in W 47.25 in D 11.03 in
Italian Modern Glass Exhibitor Bookcase on Wheels by Gallotti
Radice, 1970s
By Gallotti
Radice
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern glass exhibitor bookcase on wheels by Gallotti & Radice, 1970s
Exhibitor with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 45.28 in W 24.02 in D 15.75 in
Stunning Vintage Mahogany Revolving Swivel Bookcase on Wheels with Faux Books
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
swivel bookcase on wheels
A very rare find with the faux books in place, reminiscent of the Gillow’s
Category
20th Century British Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
H 31.3 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Vintage Hardwood Framed Library Bookcases on Wheels Adjustable Shelves
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
sure why you would need wheels on bookcases so they can be removed should the new owner wish, I guess
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
H 13.39 in W 34.65 in L 13.39 in
Practical Size Antique Late 19th Century Mahogany Revolving Bookcase on Wheels
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and rare size mahogany bookcase.
Apart from being rare, stylish and beautiful this late
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 35.4 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Matching Pair of Mahogany Double Sided Bookcases on Wheels Great Room Dividers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
can buy additional clips from any good hardware shop
The bookcases are on large easy roller wheels
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 66.74 in W 94.49 in D 24.22 in
Early 20th Century French Inlaid Turning Bookcase, 1920s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful early 20th century inlaid turning bookcase on wheels from the 1920s.
Inlaid on the top.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Bookcases
Smoked Lucite Rolling Cart Serving Table
By Neal Small
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice dark lucite serving rolling table mini etagere bookcase on wheels.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Lucite
Mid-Century Modern French Bamboo and Rattan Bookcase
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid-Century Modern French rotating or swivel bookcase on wheels, with a sturdy bamboo frame and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
1950s French Brass Console on Wheels
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Fantastic vintage French Mid-Century, 1950s brass shelving unit on wheels with mirrored glass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Vintage Boho Industrial Etagere on Wheels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
and sturdy wheels, it's perfect for displaying décor or storing essentials with ease and mobility. A
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Green Industrial Shelf with Drawers on Wheels, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
metal drawers and four wheels. The weight of the shelf is 55 kg.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Ebonized And Gilt Three-Tier Bookshelve Dry Bar Marble Top On Each Shelf Wheels
Located in Manhasset, NY
, gilt highlights throughout on rolling wheels.
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookcases
H 45 in W 37.5 in D 17 in
J3 Curved Metal, Blackened Steel, Horizontal, Rolling Bookcase, Edelman New York
Located in New York, NY
- Designed and handmade by Female Founded Design Firm
- Blackened, hot rolled steel bookcase on
Category
2010s American Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 10 in W 18.25 in D 71 in
1970
s Plexiglass Bookcase on Wheels by Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois
Located in Brecht, BE
A rare find this plexiglass bookcase on wheels, made in the 1970's in France,
some scratches but
Category
Mid-20th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Plexiglass
H 45.28 in W 53.15 in D 15.75 in
Italian Modern Glass Exhibitors Bookcases on Wheels by Gallotti
Radice, 1970s
By Gallotti
Radice
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern glass exhibitors bookcases on wheels by Gallotti & Radice, 1970s
Pair of exhibitors
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 45.28 in W 24.02 in D 15.75 in
Mahogany Edwardian Revolving Library Bookcase Great Side Table Size on Wheels
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Edwardian revolving Library bookcase on wheels
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
H 32.88 in W 21.07 in D 21.07 in
Industrial Shelf on Wheels, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
two original wheels. Measures: The weight of the shelf is 39 kg.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Iron
INDUSTRIAL BOOKCASE
Located in St.amford, CT
Industrial metal bookcase, on wheels, newly fitted with black glass. Shelves are angled for a more
Category
20th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Metal
British Colonial Teak Shelves on Wheels
Located in San Francisco, CA
British campaign teak shelves on brass casters. Solid wood top shelf has overhanging cornice, bottom shelves are made of permanently fixed wood slats. Legs are turned.
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
British Colonial Teak Shelves on Wheels No.1
Located in Richmond, CA
British campaign teak shelves on brass casters. Solid wood top shelf has overhanging cornice, bottom shelves are made of permanently fixed wood slats. Legs are turned.
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Bookcases
Materials
Teak
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Book Shelving Cart of Oak on Wheels from Midwestern Public Library
Located in Madison, WI
Midcentury book cart of oak on wheels with rubber bumpers. From midwestern public library. Restored
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rubber, Oak
H 43 in W 40 in D 15.5 in
Midcentury Oak Book Cart with slanted Shelves on Wheels from Public Library
Located in Madison, WI
Midcentury oak book cart with slanted shelving on wheels from midwestern public library. Restored
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Rubber
H 39 in W 32 in D 16.25 in
Factory Storage Bookcase Bookshelf Cart, Orange Steel A-Frame on Wheels; 7 avail
Located in Madison, WI
-frame shelving unit adds style and storage to any room. Can also be used as a bookcase. Easily
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Industrial Shelves
Materials
Steel
H 64 in W 35 in D 24 in
1 Of 2 Vintage Metal Bookcases on Wheels
Located in Pasadena, CA
1 Of 2 Vintage industrial metal book rack on wheel. Normal wear due to age of piece. Refer to photos.
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Steel
Stainless Steel Book, Plant and Bar Cart on Wheels
Located in Madison, WI
Vintage book cart on wheels has been striped to it essential stainless steel construct, swirl
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Steel
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There is a range of bookcase on wheels for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique bookcase on wheels was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are all kinds of bookcase on wheels available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Arts and Crafts bookcase on wheels are consistently popular styles.
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The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,974, while they’re typically $629 on the low end and $6,999 highest priced.
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Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, an antique bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover.
As long as curious people have collected stories, we have needed a place to stow them away and preserve them. When auction houses and book dealers proliferated by the late 17th century, the bibliophile was born. And, of course, as with any treasured decorative objects or collectibles, a book lover’s volumes were suddenly worthy of a luxurious display — enter the bookcase.
Americans of means during the 19th century took to amassing art as well as rare books, and bookcases of the era — rife with hand-carved decorative accents and architectural motifs — were ideal for displaying their handsome leather-bound wares.
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- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024It is generally accepted that Thomas E. Warren invented the office chair. Although sketches dating back to the early 16th century of a rolling chair on wheels have been located, Warren was the one to unveil the first-ever commercially successful rolling chair. Called the Centripetal Spring Armchair, the piece debuted at the 1851 Great Exhibition in London. The American Chair Company in Troy, New York, manufactured the chair. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of office chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A high-wheel bicycle is called a pennyfarthing, but can also be called a high wheel, high wheeler or ordinary bicycle. The pennyfarthing was actually the first design to be called a “bicycle”. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of pennyfarthing-inspired art, from paintings and sculptures to jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
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Book Trolley
Library Cart
Pierre Vandel Etagere
Revolving Library Table
Kartell Wheels
Metal Cabinet On Wheels
Book Carousel
Book Cart
Postmodern Shelving
Vintage Metal Cabinet On Wheels
Book Wheel
Industrial Shelves On Wheels
Library Book Cart
Used Library Book Carts
Georgian Revolving Bookcase