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ierre Chapo B17 Bookshelf, Designed 1967, Handcrafted by Chapo Créations, France
By Pierre Chapo, Chapo Creation
Located in Amsterdam, NL
First presented at the Salon des Arts Ménagers in Paris in 1967, Pierre Chapo’s B17 bookshelf
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall...

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Elm

Early 20th Century Primitive Style Corner Bookcase or Bookshelf
Located in Seattle, WA
Five tiered bookcase with Wood carved details on the sides. Vintage condition consistent with age as pictured.
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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Large Bookshelf with Bench by Guiseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, Italy
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Brussels, BE
Large Bookshelf with Bench by Guiseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Vintage Writing Desk with Green Laminate Top and Bookshelf Underneath
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Attractive vintage writing desk with green laminate top, pull out drawer with black handle (not original to the desk) and side stacked drawers. Blonde wood frame with black enameled ...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate, Wood

Bookshelf with Rosewood Veneers by Brazilian company Celina Decorações, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
Produced in the 1960s by Celina Decorações, this Rosewood bookshelf has a robust and elaborate
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Mid-20th Century Hide and Wood Game Paddle
Located in Atlanta, GA
A leather and wooden gaming paddle from the mid-20th century. This vintage game paddle from India
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mounted Objects

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Metal

Vintage Rattan and Wicker 3 Tier Bookshelf ( Online Purchase Only)
Located in Seattle, WA
Retro Bookshelf with Woven wicker Shelves. Vintage Condition. Consistent with Age. Wear and Tear as
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Rattan

Antique Wood Turned Bookshelf or Bookcase Metal Accents. Fixed Shelves
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique Wood Turned Bookshelf or Bookcase Metal Accents. Fixed Shelves Dimensions. Over All. 21 1
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Midcentury Modern Bookshelf in Hardwood Metal, Michel Arnault, c. 1960s
By Michel Arnoult
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful bookshelf is made in Ivory wood, Rosewood and metal. It features 4 large shelves, 5
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Modern Industrial Tall Bookshelf - Black Metal Wood Display Shelving Unit
Located in Seattle, WA
Newly crafted tall shelving unit with a sleek black metal frame and wood shelves. The design combines clean, industrial lines with warm, rustic planks that highlight natural grain va...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

William Pahlmann Four-Drawer Walnut Desk with Integral Bookshelf
By William Pahlmann
Located in Chicago, IL
Walnut desk by William Pahlmann with four drawers and front shelf. Unusual base of large intersecting dowels. Restored to outstanding original condition. From Pahlmann's 1952 Hasting...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

French Pine Fold-Out Dining Table or Desk with Integrated Bookshelf, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A fold-out dining table and bookshelf in pine, crafted in France in the 1960s. Rustic yet
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Pine

Italian Metal Etagere or Bookshelf in the style of Diego Giacometti
By Diego Giacometti
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Italian Metal Etagere or Bookshelf, in the style of Diego Giacometti, Italy, circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Side table or bookshelf by David Rosén for NK, Sweden, 1950s
By David Rosén, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful bookshelf designed by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, during the 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Mahogany

Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Cabinet Bookshelf Teak 1960 s Denmark
By Hvidt Mølgaard
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic, minimalist, open book case-cabinet by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg DK. Beautiful teak with dovetail joints and nice details. The teak has turned to a dar...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Osvaldo Borsani anodized aluminum, wood, and Resinflex E60 bookshelf Italy 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
The E60 bookshelf, crafted from anodized aluminum, wood, and Resinflex, is a distinguished model
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Aluminum

One-Off 1964 Rotating Bookshelf Centro, Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, Italy
By Claudio Salocchi, Sormani
Located in Arosio, IT
Rotating “Centro” bookshelf by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, custom-made in the early 1970s for
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Vintage Walnut Bookshelf and Secretaire by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, Italy
By Sormani, Claudio Salocchi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s - 1960s. This bookshelf and secretaire features a walnut frame with nickel
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Metal, Brass, Nickel

1970s Floating Wall Display Cabinet Unit Wood Glass Bookshelf Bar Midcentury
Located in London, GB
that provide ample storage space. The two end vertical units serve as display/bookshelf cabinets
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Chrome, Smoked Glass and Wood Bookshelf Étagère Gallotti Radice, Italy, 1970s
By Gallotti Radice
Located in Rome, IT
Bookshelf étagère cabinet by Gallotti & Radice, featuring chrome borders and two smoked glass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Metal, Chrome

1970s Danish Cadovius Teak 5-Bay Cado Modular Shelving System Bookshelf Library
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A stunning 1970s five-bay Danish teak CADO shelving system designed by Paul Cadovius consisting of 32 pieces including the uprights, plus 50 brackets. These designer shelves are full...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

Mid-Late 19th Century French Bronze Chenet Rail
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-late 19th century bronze chenet rail, French. Rococo revival floral & leaf motifs. Ideal to
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

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Bronze

Bookshelf by Sormani for Roche Bobois Green Lacquer and Stained Cherrywood, 1990
By Sormani, Roche Bobois
Located in Arosio, IT
versatile cabinet can be styled as a bookshelf, sideboard, or sculptural cupboard, making it ideal for
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Jacques Adnet Leather Table Lamp with Built-In Bookshelf, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare Jacques Adnet leather table lamp with built-in bookshelf. Metal frame completely wrapped
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Jacques Adnet French Etagere or Bookshelf Display Shelf Black Metal Faux Bamboo
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Chicago, IL
Jacques Adnet French metal and brass etagere or open bookshelf or display shelf with four shelves
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal, Brass

Paul McCobb for Lane Delineator Walnut Rosewood Cabinet Bookshelf 271-62/63
By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the USA, this piece stands among the most monumental by Paul McCobb. With an angular and architectural design ethos, and Lane's customary high quality, this piec...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Chrome

Rare and Stunning Empire Mahogany Curved Desk and Bookshelf, 19th Century French
Located in New Orleans, LA
This very unusual pairing features a curved desk and a curved bookshelf with a variety of
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases

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Marble, Bronze, Gold

Mid-Late 20th Century American Copper Pig Weathervane
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-to-late 20th-century American copper pig weathervane is full of charm and character, with
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

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Copper

Swedish Folk Art bridge bookshelf, designed by Petrus Sture Lundström 1925
Located in London, GB
for nearly 100 years. In the mid-19th century, crafts, or slöjd, started to be taught in schools, to
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Folk Art Toys

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Copper

Mid-20th Century Marwal Cast Resin Tiger Cub Sculpture
By Marwal Ind. Inc.
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Striking Mid-20th Century cast resin tiger cub sculpture by Marwal, known for their lifelike animal
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Animal Sculptures

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Resin

Swedish Standing Wire Bookcase by Sonja, Mid-20th Century
By Exqvisita Style AB 1
Located in Delft, NL
Swedish Standing Wire Bookcase by Sonja, Mid-20th Century Swedish Sonja standing wire bookshelf
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Romantic Porcelain Trinket Box with Garden Scene, France, Mid-20th Century
By Limoges
Located in Bochum, NRW
Romantic Porcelain Trinket Box with Garden Scene, France, Mid-20th Century A charming hand-painted
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

Thai Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Guardian Lion Sculpture, Mid-20th Century
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Thai Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Guardian Lion Sculpture, Mid-20th Century An exquisite Thai–Khmer
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Metalwork

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Bronze

Vintage Hand-Painted Porcelain Trinket Box with Romantic Scene, Mid-20th Century
By Limoges
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Hand-Painted Porcelain Trinket Box with Romantic Scene, c. Mid-20th Century Dimensions
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic, Porcelain

French mahogany étagère
Located in MILL, NL
French mahogany étagère French étagère / bookcase / bookshelf. Mid-20th century, originating from
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Mid-20th Century French Bookcases

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Mahogany

Midcentury Small-Sized Abstract European Bronze Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European small-sized abstract sculpture from the mid-20th century. This vintage European abstract
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Mid-20th Century European Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Owls - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
eye for charming detail. These delightful figures capture the whimsical spirit often found in mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Female Figurative Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in New York, NY
A substantial ceramic female figurative sculpture on marble base, circa mid-20th century. Female
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

19th Century Shiwan Elephant Sculpture
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Shiwan (also known as Shekwan) pottery elephant, dating to the mid to late 19th century Qing Dynasty
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Magnificent Lifesized Poodle Statue
Located in Sarasota, FL
with personality and presence. Likely Italian, mid-20th century, the craftsmanship reflects both
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Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Italian Murano Art Glass Pheasant Bird Sculpture After Seguso, Circa 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
bird sculpture attributed to Italian designer Archimede Seguso, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Art Deco Ceramic Fish Sculpture, French, 1930, attributed to LEJAN
By LEJAN
Located in Beirut, LB
testament to Mid-20th Century design. Crafted with an eye for organic form and subtle texture, this piece
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Art Glass Swan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
production during the mid-20th century. Standing tall and poised, this swan sculpture is an iconic
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

David s head, by Michelangelo, a decorative 20th Century copy, Italy no 1169.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A decorative sculpture / bust of David's head by Michelangelo, a mid-20th Century copy, made in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Bird figurine, a rare ceramic stylized toucan bird by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden.
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
ceramic art from the mid-20th century. Expertly hand-modeled and glazed, the toucan features Wallin’s
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Pink and Purple Sea Shell Encrusted Hinged Box with Purple Velvet Interior
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
-world seaside glamour. Likely crafted in the mid-20th century, this shell-encrusted jewelry box
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Murano Glass Bull Sculpture Sommerso Technique
Located in Prato, Tuscany
craftsmanship exemplifies the highest tradition of mid-20th-century Murano artistry. Dating to approximately
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Rose Quartz Chinese Guardian Foo Dogs, Fu Lions
Located in Lomita, CA
softness and elegance. Likely crafted in China in the mid to late 20th century, these foo dogs exemplify
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Quartz

Glass Garden Cloches
Located in South Salem, NY
A set of four mini glass cloches. Ideal table top or bookshelf size. French midcentury. Wear
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Mid-20th Century French Glass

Materials

Glass

Organic Modern Alabaster Marble Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A substantial organic modern alabaster marble sculpture, circa mid-20th century. This organic
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Italian Leather Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of red leather and gold embossed bookends, circa mid-20th century, Italy. A great set to add
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bookends

Materials

Gold

Italian Marble Obelisk PInk White
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial Italian pink and white marble Obelisk, in the modern style, circa mid
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Obelisks

Materials

Marble

Set of 3 Glass Garden Cloches, English Mid 20th c.
Located in South Salem, NY
A set of three mini glass cloches. Ideal table top or bookshelf size. French midcentury. Wear
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Mid-20th Century French Bottles

Materials

Glass

Set of 3 Glass Garden Cloches, English Mid 20th c.
Located in South Salem, NY
A set of three mini glass cloches. Ideal table top or bookshelf size. French midcentury. Wear
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Mid-20th Century French Bottles

Materials

Glass

Set of 3 Glass Garden Cloches, English Mid 20th c.
Located in South Salem, NY
A set of three mini glass cloches. Ideal table top or bookshelf size. French midcentury. Wear
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Mid-20th Century French Bottles

Materials

Glass

Set of 3 Glass Garden Cloches, English Mid 20th c.
Located in South Salem, NY
A set of three mini glass cloches. Ideal table top or bookshelf size. French midcentury. Wear
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Mid-20th Century French Bottles

Materials

Glass

English Burl Wood Obelisk
Located in New York, NY
One brown burl wood obelisk, in the Modern style, circa mid-20th century, England. Obelisk is hand
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Mid-20th Century English Modern Obelisks

Materials

Burl

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Midcentury Bookshelf For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic midcentury bookshelf available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and iron, every midcentury bookshelf was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the midcentury bookshelf you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each midcentury bookshelf bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one midcentury bookshelf that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul McCobb, Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) and La Permanente Mobili Cantù produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Midcentury Bookshelf?

The average selling price for a midcentury bookshelf at 1stDibs is $3,400, while they’re typically $495 on the low end and $18,178 for the highest priced.