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Mid Century Danish HG Teak Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving Bookcase
By Hansen Guldborg Møbler
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern Hansen & Guldborg modular teak wood wall unit shelving system and bookcase was made in Denmark circa 1960. The classic Scandinavian modern desi...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal

Pair Italian Regency Faux Bamboo Iron Etagere Shelves
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of matching mid-century modern Italian Regency etagere display shelves or bookcases. The shelves feature a dramatic gilt finish on the iron faux bamboo frames. The six...
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Used Book Shelves

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Rattan and bamboo Two-Tier Wall Shelf, Italy 1960s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful wall shelf with two-tier in bamboo, rattan and wicker in the style of Vivai Del Sud. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

An Italian 1970s burgundy red shelving unit by Vivai del Sud
By Vivai del Sud
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1970s burgundy red bamboo shelving unit by Vivai del Sud, with five rattan covered shelves above a 2 door cupboard, with rattan front.
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1970s Italian Used Book Shelves

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Bamboo, Rattan

20th Century French A-Frame Ladder Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century French A-frame ladder shelf showcases the perfect blend of rustic utility and decorative charm. Constructed from weathered wood with traces of original paint, it fe...
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20th Century French Used Book Shelves

Materials

Wood

20th Century French A-Frame Ladder Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century French A-frame ladder shelf embodies rustic utility with timeless French character. Crafted from aged wood with traces of its original paint, the piece features fou...
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20th Century French Used Book Shelves

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This tall, elegant étagère is a superb example of Mid-Century Modern design incorporating luxurious tropical materials, lending itself beautifully to Coastal and Boho Chic aesthetics...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Regency Carved Branch Etagere After Serge Roche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional pair of display cabinets, or étagères, captures the sophisticated drama of Hollywood Regency design, echoing the style pioneered by designers like Serge Roche. Stand...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Used Book Shelves

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer

Open Oak Bookcase This bookcase has 3 open shelves
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Open Oak Bookcase This bookcase has 3 open shelves, the top shelf has side galleries The bookcase is in good attractive and sturdy condition and would work very well in your Livin...
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1920s Art Deco Used Book Shelves

Materials

Oak

Larger Kärlhylla from Dalarna, Sweden ca 1700-1830
Located in Farsta, SE
Larger 'Kärlhylla' from Dalarna, Sweden ca 1700-1830 A kärlhylla is a traditional Swedish shelf from the 18th and 19th centuries, used in kitchens to store bowls, vessels, and kitch...
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1780s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Pine

Vintage Boho Campaign Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking tall bookcase or étagère embodies the sophisticated, functional design of the Campaign style, a look popularized by decorators like Billy Baldwin in the mid-20th centur...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Used Book Shelves

Materials

Brass

Shelf by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs 1800 ski resort, Pinewood, 1960-70s
By Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Jean Prouvé
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Shelf made of pine wood and steel designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, a ski resort in the Alps. The black and white photograph shows a kitchen of Les Arcs 1800 Résidence La ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Steel

19th Century English Etagere
Located in Nashville, TN
This beautiful etagere, or trolley, is perfect for your next dinner party! Four levels of shelves provide room for several courses, while the small wheels, which move effortlessly, a...
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19th Century English Used Book Shelves

Materials

Wood

Stylish Lou Hodges 2 Piece Modular Wall Unit TV Console Shelf Mid-Century Modern
By Lou Hodges
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Mid-century Modern Lou Hodges Modular Shelving. This is a 2 piece modular oak shelf unit that can be used stacked together or spread out. It could even be used to turn a corner-how ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Oak

Vintage Steel Brass Baker s Rack MINT
By Charleston Forge 1
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vintage Authentic French Baker's Rack
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage Gilded Rope Shaped Iron Four Tier Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Italian gilded iron rope design four tier graduated round etagere. Top shelf is 11.50", next is 15", then 18.50" finally bottom is 22". Great display piece for your fav...
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Used Book Shelves

Materials

Iron

Pair of 6 Tier Faux Bamboo Bottom Drawer Cherry Bookcases Round Ball Finials
By Henredon, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of 6 Tier Faux Bamboo Bottom Drawer Cherry Bookcases Round Ball Finials
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20th Century American Federal Used Book Shelves

Materials

Cherry

Welsh Plate Wall Unit
Located in Denton, TX
Welsh plate shelve can be hung on the wall or used on the floor as shown. English oak hand crafted cabinetry that is very shallow and could be used in a hallway or hung on the wall i...
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Mid-19th Century English Used Book Shelves

Materials

Oak

Postmodern "The Colonnades" Shelving Unit by Pascal Mourgue for Artelano, 1990s
By Pascal Mourgue
Located in Rouen, FR
Totemic shelving unit designed by Pascal Mourgue for Artelano in the 1990s, part of the iconic Colonnades collection. A sculptural piece that blurs the line between furniture and ar...
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1990s French Post-Modern Used Book Shelves

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Glass, Oak

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Two-Tier Sculpted Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Wood, Maple, Walnut

Victorian Rococo Revival Walnut Drop Front Etagere C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Victorian Rococo Revival Walnut Drop Front Etagere C1890 Measures - 62" x 35 3/4" x 23 1/4" An exam...
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Late 19th Century Used Book Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Decorative Shelf Unit, Round Metal Frames with Curved Legs Glass Shelves, 1960
Located in Odense, DK
A stylish and minimalist Scandinavian small decorative shelf unit, featuring two circular metal frames supported by four elegantly curved metal legs. The unit includes two glass shel...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal

Solid Oak Storage Unit, France, 1930s
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Rene Gabriel
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A rare minimalist storage unit in solid oak, France, 1930s. A pure, architectural composition of six compartments with a warm patina and subtle signs of age. A functional and sculpt...
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1930s French Art Deco Used Book Shelves

Materials

Oak

Campo Graffi Extra-Large Italian Wall Shelf in Curved Rosewood, Italy 1960s
By Franco Campo Carlo Graffi
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular large Italian wall shelf crafted from beautifully curved rosewood. This incredibly elegant and rare piece was designed by Campo & Graffi and produced in Italy during the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs TV / Stereo Stand, HMN 1950s
By Mikko Nupponen, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Helsinki, FI
A Mid-Century Modern TV or stereo stand by Carl-Gustaf “Nalle” Hiort af Ornäs, crafted in teak and black-stained birch. This elegant and functional piece embodies the clean lines and...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Birch, Teak

Tomado modular shelving system Teak 1950s Holland
By Tomado, Adriaan Dekker
Located in Den Haag, NL
Tomado wall shelf from the 50s, it is made up of 2 black metal uprights dyed in the mass and stamped + 3 teak wood shelves with fixings included. The whole is in very good condition ...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Teak

Willy Guhl Concrete Octagonal Vase
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete vase by Willy Guhl. Made of fiber cement. 8 sided with small base. Great vintage condition. Great oversized vase.
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1960s Swiss Used Book Shelves

Materials

Cement

Vintage Boho Ficks Reed Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This spectacular etagere cabinet beautifully encapsulates the high-end tropical modern style popularized by designers like McGuire or Ficks Reed during the mid-20th century. The piec...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Reed

Surreal Scandinavian Baby Body Ceramic Spice Rack in Pink Glaze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unknown/un-identified Scandinavian/Danish artist/ceramist small vanity/pill/perfume/spice rack/shelf for wall mount. Executed in ceramic and applied with a vibrant pink glaze. Plea...
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Early 2000s Scandinavian Post-Modern Used Book Shelves

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Ceramic

c. 1830s William IV English Butler s Serving Etagere
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830s William IV dumbwaiter trolley or butler's serving etagere, English. Fine mahogany timbers. Bold, inverted, tapered, gadrooned columns and conforming flattened finials. Ga...
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Mid-19th Century English William IV Used Book Shelves

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Wood

Mogens Koch Bookcases Set of Three Bookcases in Teak for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch set of three bookcases in teak. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/NØRREBROGADE/KØBENHAVN.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Teak

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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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Wood

Pair of Brass Etageres
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Brass Etageres in the style of Milo Baughman. Perfect living room bookcases / Etageres . Consists of 5 glass shelves that are removable . Originally purchases at Bloomingdale...
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1980s Hollywood Regency Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage a Boho Arched Pencil Rattan Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This spectacular display étagère is a testament to the textural innovation popular in mid-century tropical modern design. Standing nearly six and a half feet tall, the cabinet featur...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Antique Hanging Spool-Turned Corner Shelf — Jonathan Parks Estate, Santa Fe 1880
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful antique hanging corner shelf or étagère, featuring finely spool-turned supports and five graduated triangular shelves in their original oxblood red painted finish. The cr...
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1880s American Shaker Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal

Adnet Style Saddle Stitched Leather Cantilevered Wall Console
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Hanover, MA
A wall console wrapped in saddle leather supported by two L shaped brackets with a top stitch detail in the manner of Jacques Adnet. One drawer with a piece of leather serving as the...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Leather

Vintage Boho Rattan Pagoda Etagere After John Wisner for Ficks Reed
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This impressive vintage étagère is a superb example of the Campaign and Asian-influenced tropical furniture popularized by designers like John Wisner during the Mid-Century period. C...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Used Book Shelves

Materials

Brass

“Beta” Bookcase by Achille Castiglioni for BBB Bonacina, Italy, 1970
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Madrid, ES
The Beta modular bookcase was designed by Achille Castiglioni for BBB Bonacina in Italy, circa 1970. This shelving system reflects Castiglioni’s functional yet playful approach to de...
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1970s Italian Used Book Shelves

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Pine Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This commanding etagere or display cabinet offers a sophisticated blend of traditional architectural detailing and rustic materiality. Constructed from unfinished or lightly stained ...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Used Book Shelves

Materials

Pine

Pair of wall shelves Anonymous Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
This pair of wall-mounted shelves, produced in Sweden during the 1950s, offers a refined balance of form and function. Each unit features a rectilinear open cube paired with an exten...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Teak

1930s Italian Mario Dezzutti lacquered wood Etagere shelf
Located in London, GB
A beautifully crafted etagere shelf by Italian designer Mario Dezzutti, dating from the 1930s. Made in lacquered wood, this piece exemplifies the elegance and refinement of early 20t...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vintage bamboo wall unit, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage bamboo book case with a beautiful design. Curved bamboo stands with plenty of shelves providing a lot of storage/display space. 1970s - Thailand Height: 180cm Width: 210cm...
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1970s Thai Bohemian Used Book Shelves

Materials

Bamboo

Royal Cado Shelving System
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cado Royal System 3 bay Unit. Includes 3 cabinets and 8 shelves. Unit comes with Four 78" tall brackets that mount to the wall. Endless possibilities in the way you hang this very...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Campaign Etagere - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional pair of vintage étagères embodies the relaxed yet sophisticated aesthetic of 1970s Coastal and Boho design. Constructed entirely from tightly woven rattan and cane w...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Brass

Bronzed Iron Faux Bois Six Shelf Etagere Display
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic iron six shelf etagere display featuring a bronzed faux-bois distressed finish. The frame is crafted from thick rectilinear round iron poles in the industrial style. The ir...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Used Book Shelves

Materials

Iron

Antique wooden wall mounted carved console, France ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / wall mounted console / wood / Antique / Rustic / French Provincial Architectural ornament in solid wood from the mid 19th century in France. The console features a s...
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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Used Book Shelves

Materials

Wood

Clé de sol shelves by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Étagère dite clé de sol par Mathieu Matégot, laqué noir d’origine.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal

1970s Italian Rectangular Brass and Black Opaline Glass Bookcase Gold Black
Located in Milano, IT
A striking Italian School rectangular bookcase in the manner of Romeo Rega made in Italy in the 1970s circa, showcasing the refined geometry and material elegance of Italian modernis...
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1970s Used Book Shelves

Materials

Brass

Gilt metal Faux Bamboo Etagere Shelves
Located in Greenwich, CT
Mid-Century Classic American Faux Bamboo Gilt Etagère / Shelves Unit with glass shelves , unmarked. Ample storage space , perfect for a living room, display of photos , books and dec...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1970s Italian Circular Brass and Opaline Glass Bookcases Gold Black
Located in Milano, IT
Italian School, circa 1970s A striking pair of circular bookcases exemplifying the refined elegance of Italian modernist design. Each unit is composed of two semi–moon–shaped halves ...
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1970s Italian Used Book Shelves

Materials

Brass

Large Hollywood Regency Round Room Divider Shelf in Black Metal and Brass
By Romeo Rega
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning large Hollywood Regency Round Room Divider Shelf in Black Black painted and Brass plated metal, with the smoked glass tops on several levels....
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal

Burnt Bamboo Rattan and Wicker Vintage Tiered Shelf, 1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Mid Century Modern bamboo and wicker woven shelf features tiered structure of burnt or tortoiseshell bamboo with geometric bent bamboo forming the sides of the shelf; the design sug...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker

19th century brass and iron English shop display stand
Located in London, GB
19th century brass and iron English shop display stand Dimensions: H 82” x W 21” x D 13” Weight: 25kg Date: Early-20th Century Origin: England Material: Cast iron and brass sectio...
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1890s Victorian Used Book Shelves

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Swedish Shelf by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors 1950/60 s
By Bertil Fridhagen, Bodafors
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern wall unit, shelves, desk, designed by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, circa 1950/60's. This piece features three bays, one with a glass fronted slidin...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Vintage wood and metal shelf, 1960s
Located in MONTESSON, FR
This metal shelf has two wooden levels. It is in good vintage condition.
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1960s French Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Etageres, Wall Unit or Book Shelves
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning transitional pair of matching shelving units from the 1970's. They feature burl wood with a decorative lattice work. Price includes the pair.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Wood, Burl

Pair Decorative Brass Smoked Glass 4 Tier Shelves Vitrines Etageres Displays
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Decorative Brass Smoked Glass 4 Tier Shelves Vitrines Etageres Displays
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Brass, Steel

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Used Book Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of used book shelves available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, all used book shelves available were constructed with great care. Used book shelves have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Used book shelves are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Used book shelves have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Poul Cadovius, Nils Nisse Strinning and String Design AB are consistently popular.

How Much are Used Book Shelves?

Prices for used book shelves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used book shelves begin at $1 and can go as high as $125,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.

Finding the Right Shelves for You

From valuable historical memorabilia to rare architectural models to priceless family photos, there’s no shortage of collectibles and curiosities worthy of adorning your home. Why not take the time to find the ideal antique, new or vintage shelves for your treasured trinkets?

For every space and object, there’s sure to be a wall-mounted or sturdy floor solution that matches your shelving needs on 1stDibs. And while shelves should technically stick out from your wall, they shouldn’t from the rest of your decor.

Because you can find shelves made with a wide variety of materials today, everything from teak to brass, your shelving can seamlessly support your existing color scheme and design style. An arrangement of shelves from floor to ceiling can turn your wall into a proud storage space for displaying artwork, decorative objects and books. Options abound with regard to shelving for the latter, as furniture designers know that literature creates an inviting atmosphere in any room, and one of the simplest ways to integrate books into an interior design is with the right shelves or bookcase.

Elegant shelving is a must for a happy home office or library, but a sharp shelving system can freshen up virtually any room in your home. Proudly display your vintage dinner plates and other tableware with open shelving in the kitchen or tuck away linens in big baskets on shelves in your bathroom if you’re navigating life without a proper linen closet.

On 1stDibs, find a wide range of shelves that includes everything from mid-century modern floating shelves to decorative Chinese shelves dating from the 18th century to contemporary statement-making structures that are as provocative as they are convenient.

Questions About Used Book Shelves
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A book press was used to bind books with pressure. When a book is placed in the center of the press, the platen is lowered to firmly press the book to hold its shape. Today, book presses are a popular home decor choice for collectors and avid book readers alike. Shop a selection of vintage book presses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Tempered glass is used most often for shelving. It is five to six times stronger than ordinary glass and provides better protection and safety. Shop a variety of vintage and antique tempered glass on 1stDibs.

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