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Pair of Bookshelves in Rosewood, Shelves and Modules with Drawers, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of shelves in solid rosewood with shelves. Lower modules with drawers. Front feet with conical shape topped in brass detail.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Leather Top Executive Desk with Faux Books and Bookshelves Ends
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This beautiful Maitland Smith desk features a gorgeous yellow ochre leather top and faux books at each end that conceal an area for actual books or anything else you want to put ther...
Category

1990s Philippine Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Multi Tiered Étagère Bookshelves
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of very stylish Mid-Century Modern brass and glass 3-tiered étagères having shelves with inset glass flanked by barley twist supports. They are quite heavy as the brass is thick...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Ebonized And Gilt Three-Tier Bookshelve Dry Bar Marble Top On Each Shelf Wheels
Located in Manhasset, NY
An ebonized three-tier bookshelve with a single drawer below. Marble tops on each of the shelves
Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Pair of Retro Solid Elm Hanging Bookshelves or Plate Racks by Ercol Vintage
By Ercol
Located in London, GB
A beautifully made pair of solid elm hanging plate racks or bookcases, these were made by Ercol and they date from the 1960s. The condition is superb for their age, with hardly any w...
Category

Vintage 1960s English Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Globe Wernicke Quartersawn Oak Mission Stacking Barrister Bookcase w Drawer
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Dayton, OH
oak featuring Mission styling with three curio bookshelves and lower drawer. Pattern 110, 112, D12
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Vintage modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for CADO, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Ranst, VAN
display cabinet, one desk shelf and eight bookshelves. Always adaptable and further expandable
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak, Wood

1970s Orange Flip Clock by Sankyo – Space Age Design Sculptural Desk Clock
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
, bookshelves, or bedside tables. The mechanism functions smoothly and quietly, with the characteristic rhythmic
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Space Age Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Plastic

P700 Bookshelf by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, Italy, 1969
By Saporiti, Vittorio Introini
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The P700 bookshelves by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti are exceptional examples of furniture design
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Milo Baughman Screen Shelves
Located in Pasadena, CA
Exceptional walnut Screen bookshelves with multicolor sliding doors.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

French industrial steel bookcase
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
28-compartment French industrial steel bookshelves or display cabinet.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Bookcases

Materials

Steel

French 1950 s Oak Veneer Book Shelves Pair
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair 1950's French oak veneer bookshelves with adjustable shelves.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Teak Cabinets by Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard
By Hvidt Mølgaard
Located in Dallas, TX
cabinets and three bookshelves. The bookshelves have adjustable shelves with hidden hardware. One cabinet
Category

Vintage 1950s Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Pair Of Cerused Oak Side Tables
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Pair of French solid cerused oak side tables, bookshelves, on raised brass legs.
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Lucite Sculptural Astrolite Bookends by Herb Ritts
By Astrolite
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Not just bookends! These are sculptures that will grace any desk or bookshelves.
Category

Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Lucite

Italian Gradual Seating System by Cini Boeri for Gavina, Set of Three
Located in Pasadena, CA
Set of 3 black lacquered fiberglass bookshelves back love seats reupholstered in gray-blue leather
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Plastic, Upholstery

Pair of Mahogany Etageres manner Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of mahogany and brass decorated etagere bookshelves. IN the manner of Maison Jansen.
Category

Vintage 1940s Argentine Shelves

Materials

Brass

Pair Regency Style Rosewood Bookcases
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of very handsome rosewood, ebonized and gilt wood bookshelves in the English Regency 'Egyptian
Category

20th Century English Bookcases

DePadova Wall Shelves
By DePadova 1
Located in Milano, Lombardia
innovative use of materials. Their bookshelves are no exception, and are characterized by clean lines
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Leather Wrapped Etageres by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Denton, TX
bookshelves.
Category

20th Century Philippine Modern Bookcases

Materials

Gold Leaf

8 Drawer Executive Desk in Brazilian Rosewood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
8 Drawer executive desk in Brazilian rosewood with elegant pulls and bookshelves on back, Denmark
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Desks

Wall Unit attributed to Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish hanging cabinet with glass doors and two bookshelves. The price is for the whole wall unit.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Silverplate Pinecone Table Ornaments
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A pair of Silverplate Pinecones on bases. Would be beautiful on a mantle, a tabletop, bookshelves
Category

20th Century American Tableware

Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Teak 3 Section Wall Unit with Bookshelves, Glass Curio Cabinet, 2 Storage Cabinets and Built in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves

Materials

Teak, Glass

Early 19th Century Italian Walnut Bookcase with Galbe Sides
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut bookcase with shaped cornice, bookshelves and cabinet below with galbe sides
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Danish Desk
Located in Cincinnati, OH
bookshelves.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Desks

Materials

Teak

Sculptural Brass Etagere on Ebonized Wood and Brass Base
Located in Danville, CA
Brass etagere or bookshelves raised on an ebonized wood base with brass trim. Four thick glass
Category

Vintage 1970s American Shelves

Materials

Brass

William Watting Teak and Oak Modular Bookcase for Michael Laursen Denmark, 1950s
By William Watting, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Light and aerial shaped modular bookshelves in teak and oak designed by William Watting for A/S
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Teak

Petite 19th c Sunburst
Located in Houston, TX
Petite 19th c Sunburst gilded ornate carving around central mirror. Rare size great for bookshelves
Category

Antique 1850s Hollywood Regency Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Mogens Koch Bookcase for Rud. Rasmussens
By Mogens Koch
Located in Pawtucket, RI
." Great Danish design. Koch bookshelves all units together: 61 1/2 H. 60 W. 14 D. Individual: 30
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Small Desk by Morris of California
By Morris
Located in Pasadena, CA
Charming little desk featuring a bookshelves on its side and 3 drawers. It is made of oak and has
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

Rosewood Scandinavian Modern Desk by Arne Vodder, 1960, after Renovation
By Arne Vodder
Located in Chorzów, PL
spacious drawers and bookshelves on the back. Keys are included.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of 18c Spanish Giltwood Candlesticks
Located in New Orleans, LA
prickets. Great for accessories on a mantel of bookshelves.
Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Candlesticks

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

17th Century Spanish Giltwood Candlestick
Located in New Orleans, LA
pricket. Great for accessories on a mantel of bookshelves.
Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Candlesticks

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Neoclassical style bookcase, 1980s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Neoclassical style bookshelves in mahogany stained wood, blackened wood and patinated brass with
Category

Vintage 1980s French Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Painted bookcase
Located in Baltimore, MD
A bookcase featuring decorative crown molding above three deep bookshelves, two dovetailed drawers
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Bookcases

Materials

Pine

William Watting Teak and Oak Modular Bookcase for Michael Laursen Denmark, 1950s
By A. Mikael Laursen, William Watting
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Light and aerial shaped modular bookshelves, solid teak board and solid oak structure designed by
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Teak

Danish Rosewood Writing Desk with Drawers and Shelves
Located in Madrid, ES
each side. Backside pocket with flap and bookshelves. Excellent condition.
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid circular revolving bookcase
Located in Ipswich, GB
circular top above two tiers of bookshelves standing on a revolving base
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of George III Period Mahogany Waterfall Bookcases
Located in London, GB
A George III period figured mahogany Waterfall Bookshelves of attractive narrow proportions, having
Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Unique End Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique end tables / bookshelves. Built in solid walnut Shelf spacing on lower is 10". The
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Doll Face Mold On Custom Stand
Located in Wainscott, NY
Small face mold fragment on custom stand- Very attractive piece. Great to accessorize bookshelves
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Collection of Stone Fu Dog Charms
Located in Chicago, IL
bookshelves to protect your office or home. Priced individually.
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone

Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Ranst, VAN
ten bookshelves. Always adaptable and further expandable.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Two 1970 s Small Libraries
Located in Paris, FR
Two 1970's bookshelves in stainless steel with smoked glass shelves. The stainless steel
Category

Vintage 1970s French Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Bookcase, Danish, ca. 1960
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcase, with three bookshelves, above a solid teak, fitted desk, with two
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Teak Kidney Shape Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
4 graduated drawers. On the back are open bookshelves.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Rosewood Bookcases by Børge Mogensen for Soborg
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of three book matched rosewood bookshelves, each with three adjustable rosewood shelves and a
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Bookcases

Willy Guhl Red Planter x 3
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Can be used as planters or bookshelves! 3 available - priced individually
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Scandinavian modular wall unit in walnut by Poul Cadovius for Royal System
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Ranst, VAN
, two display cabinets and four bookshelves. Always adaptable and further expandable.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Danish Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s Danish Wall Unit
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Ranst, VAN
display cabinet and nine bookshelves. Always adaptable and further expandable.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Mid-Century French Clef de Sol Etagere Shelves by Mathieu Mategot
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Mid-Century French Clef de Sol etagere or bookshelves produced by Ateliers Matégot. Later painted
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Pair of 17th Century Spanish Giltwood Prickets
Located in New Orleans, LA
sticks, originally used as alter prickets. Great for accessories on a mantel of bookshelves.
Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Candlesticks

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Charming Pair of Vintage Cast Brass Ducks
Located in Hopewell, NJ
great adorning bookshelves or anywhere character rich accessories would add visual interest.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Italian Partner s Desk
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful Italian partner's desk in oak with great lines and craftsmanship Open bookshelves and
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Desks

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, 1960s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Ranst, VAN
cabinets, one display cabinet and six bookshelves. Always adaptable and further expandable.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Wall Unit with Brass Hooks by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System. This teak setup has six bookshelves and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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