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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

Clean Lined Architectural Metal Bookshelf with Distressed Original Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined architectural metal bookshelf, American, circa 1980s. Retains its wonderful original overall oxidized patina. It is a versatile size and can be used as a bookcase or book...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

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Metal

Danish Modern Teak Wall Mounted Console Table and Arched Mirror with Brass Trim
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Teak Wall Mounted Floating Console Table and Arched Mirror, design attributed to Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, Denmark, circa 1960s. Perfect place to store your k...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Tortoise Bamboo Etagere - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional pair of vintage étagères showcases the exotic charm of 1970s Tropical design, featuring a desirable "tortoiseshell" finished bamboo. The natural bamboo poles are met...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Used Book Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

Large Vintage Arched Coastal Rattan Etagère, Shelves and Storage
Located in Miami, FL
Large Vintage Arched Coastal Rattan Etagère, Shelves and Storage Offered for sale is a large vintage Coastal bent rattan étagère or bookcase. This arched étagère has a very light an...
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Late 20th Century Used Book Shelves

Materials

Rattan

Wall Unit by HG Furniture, 1960s Shelf
By HG Furniture
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic shelving system from the 1960s by HG Furniture. The high-quality containers and shelves are veneered in teak. The system consists of seven shelves, one container with five dr...
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1960s Danish Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1970s Italian Brass and Glass Spiral Staircase Shelving Units
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Pair of 1970s Italian Brass and Glass Spiral Staircase Shelving Units Description: Elegant pair of vintage Italian display shelves from the 1970s crafted in polished brass with step...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Used Book Shelves

Materials

Brass

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio Shelving System in Steel
By Giorgio Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, lacquered steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Steel

Antique Walnut Filigree Five-Shelf Etagere With Drawer C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Walnut Filigree 5 Shelf Etagere With Drawer C1880 Measures - 61 3/4" x 36" x 15 1/2" An antique walnut etagere from circa 1880, featuring intricate filigree work. This piec...
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Late 19th Century Used Book Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Regency Rosewood Small Whatnot
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Superb Quality 19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Whatnot, Or Etagere, Having Three Superbly Figured Tiers, United By Extremely Elegant Reverse Tapered Turned Upright Supports, T...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Used Book Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Checkered Wood Shelf with Spindle Legs, 1960s–70s
Located in La Mesa, CA
Bold three-tier wood shelf featuring a striking checkerboard veneer pattern and sculptural spindle legs with brass accents. Likely from the 1960s–70s, this piece blends mid-century m...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Bamboo Folding Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming vintage etagere is a quintessential example of tropical and Boho Chic design, crafted entirely from natural bamboo and rattan. Its construction highlights the organic b...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Restored Mid-century Rattan Ten-Tier Display Shelf Wall Etagere Unit w/ Cabinet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautifully restored Ten-level rattan shelf room divider wall with woven wicker shelving. The unit features a unique broken-up ten-level shelf design with a modernist "X" rattan pole...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Rattan

English Caned Bergere Book Trough on Stand of Beechwood from the Edwardian Era
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English two-tiered book trough or library book stand of beech-wood from the Edwardian era, featuring a canted and half-slatted upper tier with caned bergere sides (for dis...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Used Book Shelves

Materials

Wood, Beech, Cane

Antique British Colonial Three Tiered Stand or Etagere
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome English 19th century stand, crafted in mahogany having three tiers with turned finials at the top, on classic turned supports and brass casters.
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19th Century English British Colonial Used Book Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

An Unusual Hand Made Rustic What Not A great piece hand crafted in teak
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An Unusual Hand Made Rustic What Not A great piece hand crafted in teak, it has an unusual abstract design with off set shelves, a very sturdy and usable piece. The Stand is 41” hig...
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1960s Rustic Used Book Shelves

Materials

Teak

Mastercraft 16 Piece Wall Unit
By William Doezema, Mastercraft
Located in Hanover, MA
Very rare cabinet storage unit for living or bedroom by William Doezema for Mastercraft Originals from one of their earliest collections in the late 1950's. 16 separate pieces: four...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Used Book Shelves

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Walnut 2-Shelf Server Etagere C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Victorian Walnut 2-Shelf Server Etagere C1880 Measures - 58" x 30 7/8" x 19 1/4" This Victorian walnut etagere, dating from circa 1880, features two shelves supported by in...
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Late 19th Century Used Book Shelves

Materials

Walnut

e15 Set of Two Profil Shelves designed by Jörg Schellmann in Stock
By e15
Located in New York, NY
Evoking associations with minimal art, the wall-mounted shelf PROFIL by Jörg Schellmann bears a distinct sculptural appeal. The aluminium shelf is produced in one piece by way of ext...
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2010s German Used Book Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Edwardian Mahogany Wall Hanging Book Shelves
Located in Altrincham, GB
Edwardian Mahogany Wall Hanging Book Shelves with Arched Top and Bracket Feet Base so that it can Free Stand - 19"w x 8"d x 34"h
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Used Book Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

English Portfolio or Art Folio Stand of Turned Walnut on Pedestal Base
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English art folio or portfolio stand on pedestal base with splay legs of turned patinated walnut from the mid 19th century, The two slatted hinged leaves are separately adjus...
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Mid-19th Century English Used Book Shelves

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Large Pair Of Rattan Wall Shelves Attributed To Audoux Minnet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Charmes, FR
pair of rattan wall shelves, 60/70 period. Attributed to audoux & minnet. Structure and decoration entirely in rattan. The shelves present are in wood. No lack to report. Excellent g...
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Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Used Book Shelves

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Maison Jansen Paris, brushed steel and brass six shelf etageres
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Maison Jansen brushed steel and brass etageres. There are six removable glass shelves that set in on cylindrical brass shelf holders. The brushed steel shelves are squar...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Used Book Shelves

Materials

Brass, Steel

A. W. N. Pugin, in the style of. Gothic Revival oak bracket or wall shelf
Located in London, GB
A. W. N. Pugin, in the style of. A Gothic Revival oak bracket or wall shelf with 45-degree chamfering throughout. The top provides an open display area, supported by a through-tenon ...
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19th Century British Gothic Used Book Shelves

Materials

Oak

1960s Poul Cadovius for Cado 3-Bay Rosewood Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Poul Cadovius for Cado 3-bay rosewood wall unit manufactored by Cado We are selling this rosewood wall unit as is for a client who has owned it for many years but no longer ha...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Stainless Steel Room Divider / Bookcase Manfredo Massironi for Arrmet-Italy 1977
By Arrmet, Manfredo Massironi
Located in Echt, NL
Rare Polished stainless steel Room Divider / Bookcase in very good condition. Designed by Manfredo Massironi. Manufacturen by Arrmet in 1977 This exceptional modular structure is ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Metal

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
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Teak

English Regency Brass Mounted Mahogany 5-Tier Corner Shelf, Attributed Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Regency Brass-Mounted Mahogany 5-Tier Corner Étagère, Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, Mid-19th Century A rare and elegant English Regency period corner étagère, attribut...
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19th Century English Regency Used Book Shelves

Materials

Brass

1880s French Black Patinated Wooden Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
This 1880s French black patinated wooden shelf embodies refined craftsmanship with a touch of antique charm. Featuring four open tiers supported by faux bamboo-style uprights, it off...
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Late 19th Century French Used Book Shelves

Materials

Wood

Georgian mahogany hanging shelves
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
Georgian mahogany hanging shelves Four shelves with a moulded leading edge, the sides in fine concave and convex fretwork. The back is boarded and polished. Mounted with a pair of ...
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18th Century English George III Used Book Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century French Metal Shelf On Wooden Base
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th-century French metal shelf is an exceptional example of industrial-era craftsmanship. The structure features a grid of patinated metal mesh supported by a sturdy wooden bas...
Category

20th Century French Industrial Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal

Antique Art Populaire Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
An authentic 19th-century shelving cabinet from the Spanish Pyrenees, masterfully crafted in solid wood with distinctive folk-art details. This regional piece features open shelves a...
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Early 19th Century Spanish Rustic Used Book Shelves

Materials

Wood

19th Century Mahogany Turned Standing Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century English standing shelf made from mahogany. It has lovely hand turned finials and shelf supports in a bobbin pattern, and is resting on lovely hand turned bun feet.
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19th Century English Victorian Used Book Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Rococo Walnut Etagere C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Victorian Rococo Walnut Etagere C1880 Measures - 65.75"H x 40.5"W x 15.25"D A fine example of Victorian Rococo design, this walnut etagere features intricate scrollwork and e...
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19th Century Rococo Used Book Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Small MCM Teak Wall Shelf / Organizer
Located in San Diego, CA
A small MCM teak wall shelf / organizer with three shelves and four brass hooks, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 12.375"W x 3.25"D x 11.75"H; it...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Teak

Renaissance Revival Mahogany Work Stand With Lyre Form Trestle Base C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Renaissance Revival Mahogany Work Stand With Lyre Form Trestle Base C1890 Measures - 29 1/4" x 22 7/8" x 17 1/4" A finely crafted Renaissance Revival mahogany work stand dating to c...
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Late 19th Century Used Book Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Adjustable Birch, Coated Wire Wall Shelves by String Sweden 12" Deep
By String Design AB
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern adjustable wall shelves. Constructed of birch and coated wire. Made by String in Sweden. Measures: 39" tall x 31.5" x 11.75" deep.
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Mid-20th Century European Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Birch

Large Feal Italian Wall Unit in Anodized Aluminum and Mahogany
By Feal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Feal (Fonderie Elettriche Alluminio e Lega), model ‘S2’ wall unit, mahogany, anodized aluminum, Italy, 1950s Both aesthetics and functionality comes into play in this streamlined b...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Oak Bookcase Folding Desk Shelves French Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
Bookcase folding desk vintage shelves, mid-20th century Massive oak Depth of the shelves: 8.46 in. (21,5 cm) Dimension of the foldable desk: D 19.29 x L 24.41 x H 25.98 in. (D: 49 L:...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Glass and Brass Shelve, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Mid-Century Modern shelve, manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Brass frame with glass shelves. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use.
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Brass

20th Century Three French Oak Lecterns with Niches and High Shelves
Located in Sofia, BG
Three French oak lecterns with niches and high shelves. Could be sold separately. France, circa 1990.
Category

Late 20th Century French Used Book Shelves

Materials

Oak

Vintage Regency Monumental Etagere - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Command attention with this exceptional pair of vintage monumental étagères, seamlessly blending the robust aesthetic of industrial design with a touch of Hollywood Regency sophistic...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal

Etagère en orme massif moderniste par Pierre CHAPO manufacture de Seltz 1950 s
By Ebenisterie Seltz et Fils 1, Pierre Chapo
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Etagère en orme massif moderniste par Pierre CHAPO édité par la manufacture de Seltz 1950's Pierre Chapo, architecte et ébéniste français formé à l’école des Beaux-Arts, s’est impos...
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1950s French Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Elm

Vittorio Introini for Proposals Wall Unit in Steel and Glass
By Vittorio Introini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Introini for Proposals wall unit or library, glass, steel, brass, Italy, 1970s This exceptional made-to-order wall unit was designed by Vittorio Introini and manufactured b...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Steel

20th Century French Metal Shelf On Wooden Base
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th-century French metal shelf is an exceptional example of industrial-era craftsmanship. The structure features a grid of patinated metal mesh supported by a sturdy wooden bas...
Category

20th Century French Industrial Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mogens Koch Four Bookcases for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch four bookcases in pine. Executed by Rud Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Pine

Brutalist wall unit wall system 1960s Danish
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Lemmer, NL
Brutalist wall unit wall system 1960s Danish period 1960s design style Henning Kjaernulf Denmark condition good minor signs of wear size 189 x 373 x 42.5 (h x w x d) detai...
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1960s Danish Used Book Shelves

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Book Rack - English - Solid Brass - Geometric Design
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant English brass book rack from the early 20th century. This solid and stable piece features a refined geometric design, giving it both a decorative and functional appeal. The b...
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1910s English Used Book Shelves

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian mahogany wall-mounted nightstand with bakelite knobs
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1950s mahogany wall-mounted nightstand with two drawers and bakelite knobs. Elegant lines and contoured profile. Vintage Scandinavian mahogany wall nightstand with two drawe...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Bakelite, Mahogany

Contemporary Four Tier Glass Etagere With Brass Fittings
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This minimalist four-tier étagère offers a clean, modern aesthetic with an emphasis on lightness and transparency. Each shelf is made of clear glass, supported by sleek vertical glas...
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Late 20th Century Used Book Shelves

Materials

Brass

Monumental Early 20th Century French Iron and Brass Baker’s Rack with Scrollwork
Located in Dallas, TX
Add grandeur and functionality to your kitchen, dining room, or garden with this large antique baker’s rack. Crafted in France circa 1920, the nearly 10-foot-long shelving unit is bu...
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Early 20th Century French Used Book Shelves

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron

Rattan And Bamboo Pagoda Shelf Italy 1970
Located in Charmes, FR
superb rattan and bamboo furniture, work from the 70s, Italy in very good condition, the shelves are made of glass
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1970s Italian Bohemian Used Book Shelves

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Boho Pine Etagere Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace minimalist design with a touch of bohemian warmth with this vintage pine etagere. This open shelving unit features a clean, airy design crafted from light-toned pine wood, of...
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Late 20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Pine

Large Hanging Corner Shelf For Bistro, Restaurant Or Shop In Solid Oak
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Hanging Corner Shelf For Bistro, Restaurant Or Shop In Solid Oak Height 160 cm A 2nd shelf of the same manufacture is available in another advertisement.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Rattan Wine Rack
Located in Elkton, MD
A rattan and wood wine rack; holds, 24 bottles of wine with storage drawer on bottom.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Reed, Wood

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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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