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Library Period End XIXth Oak Solid
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
French library period late nineteenth in solid oak. The upper part opens with three glass doors
Category

Antique 1890s French Louis Philippe Bookcases

Materials

Oak

19th Century Early Victorian Rosewood Writing Library Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning Serpentine Shaped Rosewood Writing/library Table. Pierced Sides With Applied Carving.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Library Bookcase
Located in London, GB
Antique mahogany library bookcase of exceptional quality and in great condition, dating from the
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Sheraton Attributed Library Bookcase
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An 18th century Sheraton mahogany library bookcase with beautiful patina and gothic glazing after
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

William IV 19th Century Antique Rosewood Library Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
WILLIAM IV 19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE ROSEWOOD LIBRARY TABLE 2 DRAWER LIBRARY TABLE, BEAUTIFUL COLOUR
Category

20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

French Oak Library Cabinet, circa 1890
Located in Surrey, BC
A stately antique oak library cabinet from the National Gallery in Paris. The tall wooden cabinet
Category

Antique 1890s French Adam Style Bookcases

Materials

Oak

George III Carved Mahogany Rectangular Library Table
Located in London, GB
With inset oiled cloth top above three frieze drawers and five dummy drawers on channeled square legs with pierced acanthus corner frets.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George I Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Painted Library Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Impressive 19th century English painted library bookcase, 1820. Dimensions: 67 inches (170 cms
Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Large 19th Century Mahogany Library Bookcase
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large 19th century mahogany library bookcase. In two parts. Opening with eight doors. Mahogany and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

Massimo Listri The World s Most Beautiful Libraries
By Georg Ruppelt, Massimo Listri, Elisabeth Sladek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the oldest and finest libraries around the world to celebrate their architectural and historical
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Books

French Art Deco Walnut Library Bookcase
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A two door walnut library bookcase with two doors, three adjustable shelves behind. The stunning
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Walnut

English Figured Maple Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
makes for a refreshing take on a this formal library bookcase design, so often seen in darker mahogany
Category

Mid-20th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Maple

Regency Partners Desk Walnut Library Desk
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Fantastic large partners desk in the Regency manner True partners desk with drawers and cupboards on both sides Features solid oak drawer linings and brass drop handle Good size so p...
Category

Vintage 1980s Regency Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Mahogany Antique Library Table Leather Top
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY ANTIQUE LIBRARY TABLE LEATHER TOP STUNNING TABLE, IN PROPORTIONS AND SCALE
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George III Period Library Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 18th century George III mahogany break fronted Library bookcase. Having a
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Pierre Chapo, Library B17b, France 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Old edition of the B17b library in French Elm by Pierre Chapo, France 60'. Presented at the Salon
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Pair of 19th Century "Gothic" Library Chairs
Located in Conwy, GB
A pair of mahogany and leather library chairs in the Gothic Revival manner. Strong architectural
Category

Antique 1870s English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Antique Mahogany Library Table Circa 1860
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE MAHOGANY LIBRARY TABLE CIRCA 1860 WITH BLACK LEATHER TOP
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Antique Rosewood Library Table Circa 1830
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE ROSEWOOD LIBRARY TABLE CIRCA 1830 WITH TWO DRAWERS TO THE FRONT BLACK
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Italian Golden Metal Library Shelves, 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian golden metal library shelves, 1970s. Dimensions: H= 182 cm; W=138 cm; D= 36 cm.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Antique Georgian III Mahogany Library Bookcase
Located in London, GB
Antique George III mahogany library bookcase in two sections and in very good original condition
Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Pierre Chapo Library in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Chapo, Mid-Century Modern, library or shelving system, France, 1970s. This important piece
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Elm

Black Painted Antique Swedish Oak Library Table
Located in Round Top, TX
The strong visual appeal of this elegant table is due to the matte black chalk paint and sculpted apron that compliments the Danish Baroque style. Where the recently added paint has ...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

English Late Regency Mahogany Partner s Desk Library Table
Located in Essex, MA
Mahogany Late Regency Double Sided Library Table or Partner's Desk. Turned Neoclassical Sheraton
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Antique William IV Mahogany Library Bookcase
Located in London, GB
This antique William IV mahogany two section library bookcase dates from circa 1830s period and is
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Chesterfield Leather Library or Office Desk Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Chesterfield leather library or office desk chair This is a wonderfully comfortable desk chair
Category

Early 20th Century Directoire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Set of Three Jacques Biny Library Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall mounted library lamps, or art lamps
Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Neoclassical Library Table or Desk with Ionic Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
Neoclassical Library Table or Desk with Ionic Columns, probably American, circa 1930's. It has a
Category

Vintage 1930s American Desks and Writing Tables

Large Library Bookcase of Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Bronze, circa 1900
Located in Marseille, FR
Large library bookcase of Louis XVI style mahogany and bronze, circa 1900.
Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Art Deco "Bibliotek" Library or Writing Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome Swedish "Bibliotek" Table from 1930's Sweden. Does double duty as a library table
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Marble Butterfly Library by Theodore Psychoyos
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
The idea for a series of functional objects first was born while the artist was building his own home on the island of Naxos. This was the beginning of an ongoing exploration, inspir...
Category

2010s Shelves

Materials

Marble

An Early Nineteenth Century Regency Library Etagere
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1820. A fine early nineteenth century four tier mahogany etagere of exceptional quality, the book ends decorated with pierced brass lyres, the top shelf with Greek Ke...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Shelves

Materials

Brass

Antique William IV Mahogany Library Bookcase
Located in London, GB
This antique William IV mahogany library bookcase is of extremely high quality & is in excellent
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Library Bookcase from Tatra, 1960s
By Tatra
Located in Żory, PL
Tatra library bookcase from the 1960s with original black-gold glass doors. Characteristic form
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Carved Oak Library Table or Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning carved oak library table circa 1880. two-drawer library table which would also make a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Italian Bleached Wood Library Table C. 1900 s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grand scale Italian bleached walnut Library table with elaborate carving throughout.
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Oak Gothic Revival Library Table
Located in London, GB
Table with inset fossil marble top above a moulded frieze and foliate decorated standard ends.
Category

Antique 19th Century British Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Victorian Carved Dark Oak Library Writing Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Victorian carved antique writing desk done in oak with tapered legs and hand carved floral/urn reliefs. France, 1890.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Industrial Oak Library Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This early 20th century, quarter sawn oak desk manufactured by The Gunn Furniture Company is a a flexible industrial piece with rich history that can be used as a desk, work table, d...
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Stunning Architectural Oak Tiered Writing Desk / Library Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Architectural Oak Tiered Writing Desk / Library Table. Dimensions: Height: 29" Height
Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Collection Leather-Bound Library Book Set / Ten
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Collection of gilt leather bound library book set of ten volumes. The complete works of George
Category

20th Century European Books

Materials

Paper, Leather

Glass and Metal Three Tiered Etagere Etegere Shelves Library Console Cabinet
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant and sleek airy three tiered etager that will fit nicely into an entry way, at the end of a hall, or a smaller dining area. It is good to have options! Works great as a dry ba...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

19th Century Heals of London Library Chair
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century mahogany library / desk chair by Heals of London, having a dark green padded deep
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Desk with chest of drawers and Library , 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
This table with chest of drawers was manufactured in Denmark since 1950's It's restored and in very good conditions. This desk can also be used as a centerpiece because it has a boo...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

La France School Map from Austrian Library
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra Large map lithograph on canvas .
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Maps

19th Century Carved Oak Victorian Library Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality carved oak library desk circa 1880 Consisting of two parts. Top section contains
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks

Rare Danish Library Lamp in Brass 1940s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rare Danish library or painting wall lamp. Made in brass. In very good quality and vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

19th Century Carved French Library Desk
Located in High Point, NC
19th century French Napoleon III oak desk with a beveled and carved edge around the top following down to two drawers with carved drawer fronts and carved decorated sides and a hand-...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Brass

William iv Rosewood Partners’ Library Table by Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A William IV rosewood partners’ library table by Gillows, the rectangular flame-veneered top with
Category

Antique 1830s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Wedding Wardrobe Transformed into a Library in Antique Oak and Gold Leaf
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Marriage cabinet transformed into a library in antique oak and gold leaf, early 19th century, with
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Modular Library Shelving in Yellow and Black Metal by Reska Denmark
Located in London, GB
Metal Reska library shelving was developed in 1949 by Rudolph Koreska in Denmark. Free standing
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Jacobean Oak Desk / Library Table Early 20th Century
Located in Fulton, CA
Early 20th century oak library table / desk / refectory table with fanned inlay detail. Bold, over
Category

Early 20th Century English Jacobean Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Quartersawn Oak Arts Crafts Mission Library Table Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage quartersawn oak library writing desk or table. Features two long dovetailed drawers, iron
Category

Late 20th Century Mission Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of Contemporary Library Floor-Standing Globes
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of 21' contemporary library floor-standing globes with re-printed late 18th century Carys
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Globes

Materials

Shagreen

George Nelson Library Cabinets, Herman Miller
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
A set of 5 matching low bookcases designed for Herman Miller by George Nelson in 1952. This grouping offers a long configuration for books or display. The cabinets have walnut cases...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Mahogany Three-Door Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large Chippendale revival mahogany bookcase the carved moulded blind fret projecting cornice, above one large central astragal glazed door flanked by two further small glazed doors o...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

English Oval Leather Top Desk or Library Table
Located in Astoria, NY
English oval desk or library table, the top inset with embossed green leather writing surface over
Category

20th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

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    A study room — frequently just called a study — is a room in the house reserved for quiet and reflection. It is a space where you can study, work on your computer or read. A good study is spacious, quiet, neatly furnished with proper ventilation. Shop a range of antique and vintage study furnishings on 1stDibs.
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    Vivienne Westwood studied at the Harrow School of Art in Harrow, UK, and at the University of Westminster in London.

    She took courses in both fashion design and silversmithing. However, she did not stay at either institution long enough to earn a degree. In the early 1960s, she began to make her own necklaces and other jewelry and met artist, activist and entrepreneur Malcolm McLaren. She made clothes for him in the style of the Teddy Boys, the city's music-crazed, occasionally violent teenagers who wore high-waisted trousers and tailored velvet blazers that drew on Edwardian-era fashions. Westwood and McLaren opened a vintage shop on King's Road in London in 1971, and eventually, Westwood produced and sold her own pieces at the store, marking the start of her work as a designer.

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    Joan Miró studied art at the School of Industrial and Fine Arts in Barcelona, Spain. The school also went by the name The Llotja. Miró did not complete his studies. Instead, he dropped out and briefly attended the School of Commerce to study business at the urging of his parents. Shop a selection of Joan Miró art on 1stDibs.
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    Ettore Sottsass studied at the Politecnico di Torino in Turin, Italy. In 1939, he graduated from the institution with a degree in architecture. Sottsass began working as an artist and designer in the late 1940s. He produced furniture, ceramics, paintings, sculptures and jewelry. Find a variety of Ettore Sottsass furniture on 1stDibs.
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    Philippe Starck studied at the École Nissim de Camondo in Paris, where he focused on interior design. Following graduation, he found work decorating nightclubs. In 1983, he received a major commission to design the apartments at the Élysée Palace, then occupied by French president François Mitterrand. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Philippe Starck furniture.
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    Graham Sutherland studied art at Epsom College in London and also taught printmaking at the Chelsea School of Art. Sutherland is a painter best known for his Surrealistic landscapes. Find a variety of Graham Sutherland art from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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    The ladder in a library is sometimes called a rolling or leaning ladder. However, you will most often see it referred to simply as a library ladder. Shop a variety of library ladders from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Library ladders can also be called elephant ladders or the No. 70 ladder. They are typically made with rungs and not steps, which can be somewhat difficult to climb. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique library ladders from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    Roy Lichtenstein studied art at Ohio State University. He received both Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts degrees from the university. For 10 years, he worked as an instructor at the institution. Find a range of Roy Lichtenstein art on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, Ángel Botello studied art. The Spanish-Puerto Rican painter received his education at the École des Beaux-Arts in France and the School of Art of the San Fernando Academy in Madrid, Spain. Botello was dubbed "the Caribbean Gauguin" for his bold colors and depictions of island life and is considered one of the greatest Latin American postmodern artists. Explore a range of Ángel Botello art on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.