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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

Antique Burnt Bamboo Shelf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique burnt bamboo four shelf etagere. Scrolled detail on top shelf and four large ball finials at top.
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19th Century English Used Book Shelves

Materials

Bamboo

Mid-Century Large French Riviera Shelf in Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century large organic wall shelf entirely made of bamboo, rattan, and hand-woven wicker. This stunning piece was likely designed by Vivai del Sud in Italy during the 19...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

3-Holes File Rack, Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A rare and authentic example from the Chandigarh project in India, this teak 3-holes file rack by Pierre Jeanneret reflects the architect’s rational yet sculptural design language. C...
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1960s Indian Used Book Shelves

Materials

Teak

Antique Victorian Carved Rosewood Filigree Four-Shelf Etagere With Drawer c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Victorian Carved Rosewood Filigree Four-Shelf Etagere With Drawer c1890 Measures- 56 5/8" x 29 1/4" x 14 1/2" A striking example of Victorian craftsmanship, this antique etag...
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Late 19th Century Used Book Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Three Tier Elm Shelf with Chrome Handles, France, c. 1970
Located in New York City, NY
Solid three tier side table made of beautiful, warm elm. Chrome handles at each side.
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1970s Used Book Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Brutalist Rustic Mid-Century Modern Freestanding Modular Wall Unit, 1980s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Decorative and rare Brutalist Rustic Mid-Century Modern freestanding modular wall unit. Striking Dutch design from the 1980s. Solid oak cabinets and shelves with wrought iron upright...
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1980s Brutalist Used Book Shelves

Materials

Wrought Iron

Arts and Crafts Hand-Crafted Wood Shelf, circa 1910, United Kingdom.
By Charles Rohlfs
Located in Brussels, BE
Arts and Crafts Hand-Crafted Wood Shelf, circa 1910, United Kingdom. Dark tinted oak, two shelves. Dimensions: 79 cm H (31,10 in), 116 cm W (45,66 in), 39 cm D (15, 35 in). The heigh...
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1910s British Arts and Crafts Used Book Shelves

Materials

Oak

Regency Yellow Painted Etagere
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top shelf with stick and ball gallery over two free shelves and base shelf containing a drawer. Toupie feet. Brass casters. Mustard yellow with green accents. Sides with ...
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1820s English Regency Used Book Shelves

Materials

Pine

5-Shelf Rattan and Bamboo Corner Cabinet, Made in Italy, 1972
Located in Palermo, IT
5-shelf rattan and bamboo corner cabinet, Made in Italy, 1972 Unique and in excellent condition.
Category

1970s Italian Used Book Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Antique Victorian Walnut Burl Etagere Server C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Etagere Server C1880 Measures - 73" x 41 1/8" x 20 5/8" A striking example of Victorian craftsmanship, this walnut and burl etagere server dates to ci...
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Late 19th Century Used Book Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Fine Antique Regency Hardwood Brass Gallery Marble Dwarf Bookcases
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of original Regency circa 1810-1820 mahogany open library bookcases with Italian marble tops surmounted with brass gallery rail...
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1810s English Regency Used Book Shelves

Materials

Marble, Brass

606 Shelving system, Dieter Rams for Vitsœ
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Neuss, NW
Modular 606 shelving system by Dieter Rams for Vitsœ from the 1960s. High-quality construction consisting of two aluminium E Tracks, four shelves and one container with up and over d...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage shelving units by Renato Zevi
By Renato Zevi
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Vintage shelving units by Renato Zevi in very nice original condition with signs of use.
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1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

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...
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20th Century French Industrial Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal

Solid Teak Hand Carved Colonial Whatnot Rack with Shelves Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
British Colonial solid Teak whatnot stand with shelves in good condition. Hand carved fluted vase columns with crown moulding and drawers. Brass hardware with tear drop handles. Aest...
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Early 1900s British Indian Ocean Territory British Colonial Used Book Shelves

Materials

Teak

Alvar Aalto Pair of Minimalistic Iconic Shelves Model 112-2 for Artek, 1940s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of shelves designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1930s. They are made from bent laminated birch, solid birch, and plywood birch. If you are looking for one only, we have an...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Birch

20th Century Arts and Crafts Oak Four Tier Etagere Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 20th Century Arts and Crafts Stained Oak Four Tier Etagere / Side Table Measures: 20" in width, 15" in depth and 25" in height.
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Used Book Shelves

Materials

Wood, Oak

606 Shelving system, Dieter Rams for Vitsœ
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Neuss, NW
Modular 606 shelving system by Dieter Rams for Vitsœ from the 1960s. High-quality construction consisting of ten aluminum E-Tracks, nine shelves, three cabinets with sliding doors an...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Large Hanging Bistro-restaurant Or Shop Shelf In Solid Oak
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Hanging Bistro-restaurant Or Shop Shelf In Solid Oak Height 160 cm A 2nd corner 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

Antique Industrial Wood and Steel Shoe Factory Drying Rack
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Unique antique industrial piece. Research indicates that it is most likely a shoe factory drying rack. Constructed of wood and steel it is sturdy enough to be used as a shoe rack i...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Used Book Shelves

Materials

Steel

Open Front Pine Book Case, Shelves This is an excellent quality piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Open Front Pine Book Case, Shelves This is an excellent quality piece, it has a waterfall shaped side and a pine planked back The book case is made in Pine, it has 3 shelves these ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Pine

Hand-Crafted Folk Art Slatted Wood Corner Shelf
Located in Portland, OR
Mind-boggling construction on this corner shelf- the artist used slats of camphor wood vertically and horizontally to create the necessary surface area. This irreverent approach also...
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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Hardwood

Venetian Modern Wall-Mounted Console Table, Pink Purple Mirrors Brass Details
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cool Venetian style Hollywood Regency wall-mounted mirrored console table with iridiscent and mirror glass panels. Spain, 1960s This glamorous piece features a wall console with two ...
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20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Oak Nightstand or Bedside Table
By Jean Royère
Located in London, GB
Same door handle
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Oak

Antique French Six-Tier Stained Mahogany Spool Form Corner Shelf / Etagere
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stained mahogany corner shelf with spool/bobbin-form/turned wood posts supporting six 'mustache-form' tiers (ca. early 20th Century, France). The lower shelf shows a loss to the fron...
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Used Book Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Unique Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Oakwood Open Shelf Etagere, Sideboard, Buffet
Located in Lisse, NL
Pure Art Nouveau and good size, three shelf side table. This early and good size, Arts & Crafts period sideboard with its stunning design makes a great statement piece for your priv...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Used Book Shelves

Materials

Bronze

Rare Shelf, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare shelf, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s. Birch. Rare size. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. Alv...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Birch

Green Industrial Shelf, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial shelf from the 1960s. It features a green iron construction and four wooden shelves.The weight of the shelf is 25 kg.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Used Book Shelves

Materials

Iron

Asymmetrical bamboo and smoked glass shelf - 1970s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
There was an error while attempting to create your item. Bamboo decoration - Mid-century Measures : 103x30cm H:181cm Materials : Bamboo - Smoked Glass
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Glass

Art Deco Black Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers by Maison Jansen, 1940
By Maison Jansen
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Black lacquered wood chest of drawers with gold-plated bronze fittings and flavor and marble top. Design for Maison Jansen (1880-1989). France, CIRCA 1940.
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1940s French Art Deco Used Book Shelves

Materials

Marble

Small English Bookcases with Drawers, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Small English bookcase with drawers, 1960s A delightful pieces of furniture, ideal for filling a small, unadorned space. Good condition.
Category

1960s British Used Book Shelves

Materials

Wood

French Rose Flower Vanity Shelves, Gilded Bronze and Brass C1950 - two available
Located in Trensacq, FR
Charming mid-century vanity shelves in gilded bronze and brass C1950s France. Stylish wall-mounted glass shelves sitting between golden rose blooms. Well-made, good-quality pieces, i...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Brass, Bronze

1970s brass and glass bookcase by Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Vigevano, PV
Elegant 1970s brass and glass bookcase by Romeo Rega
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Brass

Antique Painted Pine Pigeon Hole Shelving Unit, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES Originally from a workshop or atelier, this storage unit was originally designed to store hardware, but can now be used for various purposes in both d...
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19th Century British Industrial Used Book Shelves

Materials

Pine, Paint

1960s/70s Teak Shelf, Wall Shelf, WHB Germany, String Shelf, Danish Design
By WHB furniture
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s/70s Teak Shelf, Wall Shelf, WHB Germany, String Shelf, Danish Design Object: Wall Shelf Manufacturer: WHB Condition: Good - Vintage Age: Approx. 1960-1970 Dimensions: Wid...
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1960s German Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal

Lacquered Shelf by Pierre Vandel, 1970s
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Miami, FL
A simple, stylish shelving unit perfect for displaying a collection or useful storage. Taking influence from Japan. Black lacquered aluminium frame with gold details and glass shelve...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Fine Open Etagere By Global Views
By Global Views
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The large scale etagere with flat brass supports and six dark faux oak grain shelves. The carved base with a drawer with rectangular brass pulls. Dimensions: H. 87", W. 35", Depth ...
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20th Century Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Brass

European Antique Industrial Metal Planter
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Unique antique industrial piece. Constructed of steel with a galvanized planting insert. Planter is in solid useable condition with age appropriate wear from use. See images for c...
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Used Book Shelves

Materials

Wood

Italian Midcentury Etagere
Located in Kent, Dover
An Italian Mid-Century stained beechwood etagere, with a lower shelf and two tambor fronted fruitwwod drawers with brass handles.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Etagere in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vintage brass and glass etagere in the style of Milo Baughman. This piece is multi tiered and subdivided into various sized sections. The different sized sections allow for variety o...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Brass

Vintage Milo Baughman Large Chrome and Glass Etagere Shelving Unit
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A striking Mid-Century Modern étagère designed by Milo Baughman, featuring a polished chrome frame with clean, geometric lines and multiple tiers of clear glass shelving. The asymmet...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Maitland Smith 3-Tier Server Cart Shelf
By Maitland Smith
Located in Toledo, OH
Attractive 3-tier bar cart or server cart by Maitland Smith with 3 burlwood shelves in a brass frame with pineapple finials and brass casters. Excellent condition. 23" wide x 15" dee...
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20th Century Used Book Shelves

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Baker s Rack
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century Baker’s rack from Paris, probably made by Mazières. Wrought and cast iron with painted finish, solid brass-turned details and front bars. Detailed scrollwork frame with...
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19th Century French Industrial Used Book Shelves

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Italian Display Shelf 1970 s
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This display shelf features a striking composition of clean, linear forms, showcasing the refined interplay between chrome and glass. The sleek metallic framework provides a contempo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Antique Aesthestic Movement Bamboo Three Tier Shelf Etagere Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique three-tiered etagere/bookcase/shelving unit (ca. early 20th Century, USA). Composed of a bamboo frame with metal hardware supporting three walnut shelves and adorned with rou...
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Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Used Book Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Walnut

Vintage Coastal Wrapped Rattan Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your home with relaxed elegance with this vintage Coastal wrapped rattan etagere. This stunning piece beautifully captures the essence of breezy seaside living, featuring meti...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Rustic Used Book Shelves

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Large Scale Antique Industrial Wooden Planter
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Unique antique industrial piece. Constructed of solid wood that has been beautifully and evenly weathered with age and use. I love how chunky the dovetailing details are and how we...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Used Book Shelves

Materials

Wood

Late 20th Century Mahogany Hanging Wall Shelf
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 20th century Mahogany Hanging Wall Shelf in very good Condition.
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Post-Modern Wall Unit in Glass and Travertine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit, travertine, glass, Europe, 1970s Elegant and architectural wall unit crafted during the 1970s, composed of travertine supports and glass shelves. The design is defined by...
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1970s European Post-Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Travertine

Bookshelf “Adolpho” in Hardwood by Sergio Rodrigues, c. 1968s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Bookshelf designed by Sergio Rodrigues and crafted by OCA in Brazil during the 1960s. This timeless piece embodies the essence of mid-century modern design with its rich Brazilian Ro...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Hardwood

French Turn of the Century Louis XVI st. Ormolu, Onyx and Glass etagere/shelf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most decorative French Turn of the Century Louis XVI st. Ormolu, Onyx and Glass etagere/shelf. This stunning étagère is raised on eight scrolled foliate legs decorated...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Used Book Shelves

Materials

Onyx, Ormolu

A Pair of French Art Deco Outfitter’s Shop Display Shelf Units
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Art Deco Outfitter’s Shop Display Shelf Units These are 2 very impressive freestanding units the tall racks each have 3 wire mesh shelves, the 2 higher shelves each...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Used Book Shelves

Materials

Steel

Petite studio crafted blonde burl collectors wall shelf
Located in Ferndale, MI
Diminutive wall shelf finely crafted in an eccentrically grained burl wood .
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Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Used Book Shelves

Materials

Burl

Vintage Boho Deco Wrought Iron Etagere - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting a stunning pair of vintage etageres that beautifully marry the free-spirited essence of Boho Chic with the geometric allure of Art Deco. Crafted from dark wrought iron, th...
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Late 20th Century American Industrial Used Book Shelves

Materials

Wrought Iron

Poul Cadovius Wall Unit in Metal and Glass
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Cadovius shelving system, lacquered metal, glass, Denmark, 1960s A striking modular shelving unit from Denmark, dating back to the 1960s and designed by Poul Cadovius for Royal...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Shelves

Materials

Metal

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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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