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Mahogany bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual George III inlaid mahogany bookcase with three graduated shelves over two satinwood
Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Arts And Crafts Stickley Brothers Oak Magazine Rack C1915
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley Brothers (attr.) Oak Magazine Rack with Slat Sides & Graduated
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Oak

Pair of George III Period Mahogany Waterfall Bookcases
Located in London, GB
4 reeded edged graduated shelves supported on replacement splay bracket feet.
Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

An Art Deco Figured Walnut Library Table
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco figured walnut circular table with three graduated shelves. Dimensions: H 62cm D 50cm
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Waterfall Bookcase Mahogany Open 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Featuring Ring Turned Feet, 3 Graduated Shelves and a Shaped Top.
Category

Antique 1850s Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Breakfront Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
graduated shelves over small drawers and central cabinet doors, on shaped bracket feet.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Regency Mahogany Wine Waiter
Located in San Francisco, CA
rotating graduated shelves over an inverted tripod base ending in brass casters.
Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Serving Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Pine Cupboard In Blue and Pink Paint
Located in Nantucket, MA
inset door panels. Two interior graduated shelves. Tin covered hole on reverse.
Category

Antique 19th Century North American Cupboards

Materials

Pine, Paint

Rare Regency Two Sided Mahogany Bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare Regency two-sided mahogany waterfall bookcase, the galleried top over 4 graduated shelves
Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Unusual Pair of Chinese Hanging Cabinets with Fret Decoration
Located in London, GB
glazed hinged door, the interiors with graduated shelves now containing a collection of exotic seashells.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase with Single Drawer, English
Located in San Francisco, CA
William IV Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Bookcase with four graduated shelves above single long
Category

Antique 1870s English William IV Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Walnut three tier revolving bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large walnut three-tier revolving bookcase, the square top above an arrangement off graduated
Category

Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Oak Three Tier Revolving Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large oak three-tier revolving bookcase, the square top above an arrangement off graduated shelves
Category

Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Double Sided Regency Chinoiserie Bookcase
By Regency
Located in Greenwich, CT
four graduated shelves, the two side panels lavishly decorated with fanciful scenes against a black
Category

Vintage 1950s Regency Bookcases

Materials

Lacquer

Oak Three-Tier Revolving Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large oak three-tier revolving bookcase, the square top above an arrangement off graduated shelves
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Large Regency Mahogany Waterfall Open Bookcase
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large Regency mahogany waterfall open bookcase, of upright rectangular form with five graduated
Category

Antique 1820s English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century George III Miniature Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Dublin 8, IE
bookcase with heart shaped fret cut carrying handles over three graduated shelves raised on two short
Category

Antique Early 1800s Irish George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

A French Art Deco Three-Tiered Mahogany Amboyna Side Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
-figured amboyna-veneered circular top raised on graceful s-scrolled legs joined by graduated shelves of
Category

Vintage 1930s French End Tables

Materials

Amboyna

English Geo III Mahogany Butlers Desk
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome English George III flame mahogany butlers desk, graduated shelves over fall front desk
Category

Antique 19th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Export Black Lacquer and Gilt Waterfall Open Side Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
flaming pearl of wisdom; over four graduated shelves with bamboo decoration to the front; the sides
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Regency Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Large Scale 19th Century Regency Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
form with five fixed, graduated shelves. Having a shaped top over a panelled back. The waterfall sides
Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of waterfall bookcases
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of waterfall bookcases, having three graduated shelves above long drawer with brass knob
Category

Mid-20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Three Tiered End/Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Three tiered end/side table stained a deep chocolate. The A frame table has 3 graduated shelves
Category

Vintage 1960s American Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

English Regency Style Dwarf Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
English regency style dwarf mahogany bookcase, circa 1930's. With 4 graduated mahogany shelves, two
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Regency Style Four-Tier Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
unique details including a carved guilloche detail along the top and sides, graduating shelves, raised on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Regency Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Regency Style Four-Tier Bookcase, Whitewashed
Located in Westwood, NJ
, graduating shelves, raised on sabre form legs and brass castor feet. A beautiful and practical piece for any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Regency Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Regency Style Four-Tier Bookcase, Dark
Located in Westwood, NJ
, graduating shelves, raised on sabre form legs and brass castor feet. A beautiful and practical piece for any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Regency Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Birdseye Maple Skyscraper Bookcase, Circa 1935
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
banding. Four graduating shelves to the left with three graduating high shelves adjacent. Ebonised banding
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

A George IV Style Brass-Mounted Part-Ebonized Mahogany Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
opening to four fixed graduated shelves flanked by ebonized spiral-fluted engaged columns; the lower part
Category

20th Century English George IV Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique American Aesthetic Movement Lacquered Collector s Cabinet, circa 1870
Located in Portland, OR
hinges and a corresponding lock escutcheon, the cabinet enclosing three graduated shelves and standing on
Category

Antique 1870s American Aesthetic Movement Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Decorative Tommi Parzinger Style Wrought Iron and Milk Glass Etagere Tower Shelf
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Hudson, NY
A highly decorative etagere. Reminiscent of Tommi Parzinger's designs. Five graduated milk glass
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Iron

Pair of Anglo-Chinese Bamboo Etageres, 20th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
bamboo tiered etageres graduating in wider shelves towards the bottom. Four shelves. Measures: 11.25
Category

20th Century Chinese Shelves

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century English Mahogany Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany shelf from England. The shelves are graduated in size and are connected by
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Repurposed A-Frame Shelf
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
This shelf, made entirely of repurposed materials, stands on four casters. It has five shelves of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Shelves

English Late 18th/Early 19th c. Estate Made Etagere of Striking Form
Located in Greenwich, CT
form with canted supports with pointed finials holding five graduated square shelves having molded
Category

Antique 19th Century English Shelves

Materials

Oak

Carved Giltwood Wall Display Shelf (Pair Available)
Located in London, GB
features four gracefully graduated serpentine shelves, perfect for displaying your favourite items. The
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Shelves

Materials

Pine

Antique Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Marble Mirrored Etagere, c1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
pierced foliate and scroll broken arch crest with central urn finial, graduated side display shelves and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Rococo Revival Shelves

Materials

Marble

A French Directoire Style Etagere
Located in New York, NY
opal glass surface below plexi shelves of graduated size, fitted with bronze edges and terminating in
Category

Vintage 1940s French Shelves

Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo Obelisk Etagere, Circa 1960
Located in Rochester, NY
Faux bamboo gilt metal obelisk form etagere with four removable graduated size glass shelves
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Antique English Regency Rosewood Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Glasgow, GB
scrolled gallery over four graduated shelves with scrolling pierced mounts, on a plinth base with four
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Velvet, Rosewood

French Louis XV, Walnut and Ebonized Secretaire, 2nd Quarter 18th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
section with flared cornice, with 4 original panes of blown glass and having graduated shelves and locking
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Georgian Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase of Small Proportions
Located in Benington, Herts
A late George III mahogany waterfall bookcase having a shaped back over two graduated shelves with
Category

Antique 19th Century British Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

French Vintage Louis XVI-Style Enfilade
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
doors. The two central doors open to a pair of removable graduated shelves, as does one of the side
Category

Vintage 1960s French Louis XVI Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Early 19th Century Oak Welsh Hutch Cupboard
Located in Southampton, NY
Early 19th Century Oak Welsh Hutch Cupboard This handsome and useful piece has three graduating
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Welsh Cupboards

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Oak

French 19th Century Walnut Louis Philippe Buffet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
of graduated shelves and an interior light for plenty of storage and the ability to find what’s
Category

Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Chelsea House Regency Style Ebonized Obelisk Bookcase
By Chelsea House
Located in Astoria, NY
This is a Chelsea House Regency style ebonized wood étagère, featuring gilt trim and five graduated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Georgian Fruitwood Dresser and Rack
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
graduated shelves above a bank of four small crossbanded drawers and is secured to the dresser base with
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British George III Dressers

Materials

Fruitwood

Remarkable Tall, Large Scale 19th Century Country House Painted Dresser
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
. The upper section displays four graduated shelves, framed by a pair of full-length cupboards
Category

Antique 19th Century English Country Dressers

Materials

Pine

Antique Bookcase, English, Victorian Pine, Book, Display, Cabinet, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Victorian pine stocks with fine grain interest and mellow biscuit hues A suite of six graduated shelves
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Pine

English 19th Century Pine Pot Board Dresser
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
with four wide, graduated shelves. They have had ridges affixed to them so plates and dinnerware can be
Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Cupboards

Materials

Pine

19th Century Victorian Period Oak Dumb Waiter
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
graduating shelves are supported on a turned tapering central column united on a tripod base with down-swept
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Serving Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Pier Cabinet, English, Walnut, Inlay, Display Cupboard, Victorian, 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
yellow silk cotton fabric Arranged usefully as a pair of graduated shelves Adorned with ormolu mounts
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Antique Side Cabinet, English, Bookshelf, Drinks Cupboard, Victorian, Circa 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, key present Interior arranged with a pair of graduated shelves, removable if required Standing upon
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Waterfall Bookcase, Walnut, Bookshelf, Queen Anne Revival, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
shaped back rest and buttresses Three graduated shelves accommodate a useful selection of shelves Oak
Category

Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Antique Macey Furniture 4 Stack Lawyer s Bookcase c.1910
By Macey Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original Macey lawyer's or barrister's bookcase with graduated shelves, brass knobs
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Antique Music Cabinet, English, Glazed Display Case, Boxwood Inlay, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
of four graduated shelves with generous space within Large glazed door provides a clear view of the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Wood

English Regency Figured Mahogany Graduated Linen Press, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
matched figured hinged doors , four original fitted interior sliding shelves, four graduated lower case
Category

Antique 1790s English Regency Linen Presses

Materials

Brass

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Graduated Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of graduated shelves available for sale. Each of these unique graduated shelves was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are all kinds of graduated shelves available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Art Nouveau, Mid-Century Modern and Neoclassical graduated shelves are consistently popular styles.

How Much are Graduated Shelves?

Prices for graduated shelves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, graduated shelves begin at $480 and can go as high as $7,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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