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'Carlton' Room Divider and Bookcase by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano, Italy
'Carlton' Room Divider and Bookcase by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano, Italy

'Carlton' Room Divider and Bookcase by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano, Italy

By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano

Located in London, GB

Probably the most iconic of all Ettore Sottsass' designs, the colourful Carlton is half room divider, half bookcase and full size sculptural marvel.

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Pine Bookcase with Half Doors from Armoire
Pine Bookcase with Half Doors from Armoire

Pine Bookcase with Half Doors from Armoire

Located in Baltimore, MD

Antique pine bookcases are hard to find so the shell of this piece was provided by a vintage pine armoire. With one board width removed from the sides and the original backboards an...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Country Bookcases

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19th Century Oak Bookcase
19th Century Oak Bookcase

19th Century Oak Bookcase

By James Shoolbred

Located in Houston, TX

Adjustable shelving inside. The lower half of the bookcase has four fielded, panelled doors also flanked by narrow, fluted pillars, having a single shelf inside.

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George III Antique Oak Bureau Bookcase, 19th Century
George III Antique Oak Bureau Bookcase, 19th Century

George III Antique Oak Bureau Bookcase, 19th Century

Located in Astoria, NY

George III Oak Bureau Bookcase, the top half with two doors opening to divided interior with three drawers above slant front desk opening to wood writing surface with ten open compar...

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Antique 19th Century British George III Bookcases

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French Art Deco Rosewood Desk and Bookcase

French Art Deco Rosewood Desk and Bookcase

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French Art Deco Rosewood Desk and Bookcase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French Art Deco Rosewood desk and bookcase ,in two-piece. The tiered bookcase with six half-moon shelves to the left and bronze-mounted convex door revealing interior storage.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookcases

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Bronze

Mid century shaped Scandinavian elm low open bookcase
Mid century shaped Scandinavian elm low open bookcase

Mid century shaped Scandinavian elm low open bookcase

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

At nearly 6 and a half long this shaped end bookcase/cupboard offers a lot of solutions for storage in a confined space.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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SUPERB ANTIQUE L&JG 3 Door Book Case W8381
SUPERB ANTIQUE L&JG 3 Door Book Case W8381

SUPERB ANTIQUE L&JG 3 Door Book Case W8381

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

.****** WE ALSO HAVE THE EXACT SAME MODEL BY T6HE SAME ARTIST FOR AROUND HALF PRICE OF THE BOOKCASE SINCE ITS HAS BEEN REFINISHED.

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Oak

Georgian Secretaire Bookcase Desk Mahogany 1800
Georgian Secretaire Bookcase Desk Mahogany 1800

Georgian Secretaire Bookcase Desk Mahogany 1800

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Elegant Georigian secretaire bookcase in mahogany Stand out example of English furniture making, great piece as both a desk and a bookcase Top half features the glass fronted cabin...

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Antique Early 1800s Furniture

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Mahogany

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Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase c. 1770 in Chippendale Design
Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase c. 1770 in Chippendale Design

Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase c. 1770 in Chippendale Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Capped by a broken-triangle architectural pediment, the piece is divided into a central full bookcase, and flanked by two recessed half-bookcases.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases

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Italian bookcase on Gilded Bun Feet

Italian bookcase on Gilded Bun Feet

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Italian bookcase on Gilded Bun Feet

Located in Harrodsburg, KY

A mahogany bookcase with half-round painted pilasters with brass capitals and pedestals.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Bookcases

Biedermeier Bookcase First Half of the 19th Century
Biedermeier Bookcase First Half of the 19th Century

Biedermeier Bookcase First Half of the 19th Century

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H 90.56 in W 45.67 in D 12.6 in

Biedermeier Bookcase First Half of the 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Two-doored bookcase with a streamlined body and wavy-cut base with two drawers. The doors are glazed and decorated with lyra-shaped ornaments in the lower third.

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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Pine Bookcase with Half Doors from Armoire
Vintage Pine Bookcase with Half Doors from Armoire

Vintage Pine Bookcase with Half Doors from Armoire

Located in Baltimore, MD

Antique pine bookcases are hard to find so the shell of this piece was provided by a plain vintage armoire. With one board width removed from the sides and the original backboards re...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Country Bookcases

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Pine Bookcase with Half Doors, from Vintage Armoire
Pine Bookcase with Half Doors, from Vintage Armoire

Pine Bookcase with Half Doors, from Vintage Armoire

Located in Baltimore, MD

Antique pine bookcases are hard to find so the shell of this piece was provided by a plain vintage armoire. With one board width removed from the sides and the original backboards a...

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Mahogany Bookcase from the 2nd Half of the 19th Century in Light Brown

Mahogany Bookcase from the 2nd Half of the 19th Century in Light Brown

Located in Opole, PL

Mahogany Bookcase from the 2nd Half of the 19th Century in Light Brown We present you this piece of furniture made of coniferous wood veneered with mahogany.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Bookcases

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Birch Bookcase

Located in New York, NY

A Swedish bookcase made in light birch during the second half of the Karl Johan bookcase.

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Bookcases

Teak Vintage Canoe Shaped Bookcase
Teak Vintage Canoe Shaped Bookcase

Teak Vintage Canoe Shaped Bookcase

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Teak Vintage Canoe Shaped Bookcase

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning Vintage half boat bookcase. Striking English design from the late 20th Century.

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Late 20th Century English International Style Bookcases

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Biedermeier Walnut Bookcase, circa 1830
Biedermeier Walnut Bookcase, circa 1830

Biedermeier Walnut Bookcase, circa 1830

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H 71.46 in W 42.52 in D 18.12 in

Biedermeier Walnut Bookcase, circa 1830

Located in Greding, DE

Two-door bookcase with half-glazed doors and beautiful molding with segments and diamond decoration.

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Antique 1830s Biedermeier Bookcases

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Biedermeier Bookcase, Cherry Veneer, South Germany, 19th Century
Biedermeier Bookcase, Cherry Veneer, South Germany, 19th Century

Biedermeier Bookcase, Cherry Veneer, South Germany, 19th Century

Located in Regensburg, DE

Very elegant three-doored Biedermeier bookcase from 2nd half of the 19th century. Wonderful cherry veneer and solid wood.

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Late 18th Century Mahogany Bookcase with Dentil Cornice Detail

Located in London, GB

The top half of the bookcase is lined in a cream moiré silk with Astragal glazing on the doors and the bottom half consists of a cupboard with one central shelf, each section with a ...

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Late 18th Century Mahogany Bookcase with Dentil Cornice Detail
Late 18th Century Mahogany Bookcase with Dentil Cornice Detail

Late 18th Century Mahogany Bookcase with Dentil Cornice Detail

Located in London, GB

The top half of the bookcase is lined in a cream moiré silk with Astragal glazing on the doors and the bottom half consists of a cupboard with one central shelf, each section with a ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Bookcases

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Vintage Art Deco Half Moon Expandable Étagère by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage art deco style two-piece semi-circular expandable étagère shelving by Milo Baughman, in chrome finish with patina, with removable glass shelves. When fully open, it measures...

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Located in Round Top, TX

This pine bookcase has turned half columns and decorative trim over four glass doors creating mesmerizing panes while beautifully displaying any collection held within.

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An English Late Regency 3-Level Walnut Etagere, 2nd Half 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

the three levels with with raised side and rear galleries, the upper section with carved finials, the sections joined by block and ball turned supports, raised on original brass cast...

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Modular Bookshelf in Fiberglass by Astarte, 1970s

Modular Bookshelf in Fiberglass by Astarte, 1970s

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Modular Bookshelf in Fiberglass by Astarte, 1970s

By Astarte Milano

Located in Parma, IT

Modular fiberglass bookcase produced by Astarte-Milan in the 1970s. Composed of 6 curved modules in painted fiberglass with half-moon crystal shelves.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Bookcases

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Georgian Style Grey Painted Breakfront Book Case

Georgian Style Grey Painted Breakfront Book Case

Located in Bradenton, FL

There are also four wooden doors across the lower half of the bookcase that open to shelves for even more storage.

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Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

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Restoration Bookcase Double Body Walnut, Italy, Second Half of the 1800s
Restoration Bookcase Double Body Walnut, Italy, Second Half of the 1800s

Restoration Bookcase Double Body Walnut, Italy, Second Half of the 1800s

Located in Milano, IT

An elegant bookcase, double body. Four doors with panels and three drawers.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Regency Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Grain Painted Tall Secretary Bookcase, Second Half of the 19th Century
Spanish Grain Painted Tall Secretary Bookcase, Second Half of the 19th Century

Spanish Grain Painted Tall Secretary Bookcase, Second Half of the 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Tall and shallow, this unique cabinet is faux grain painted and is one piece construction, the upper section with glass doors above a middle section with horizontal lozenge detail an...

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Antique 1870s Spanish Neoclassical Revival Secretaires

Small Arts & Crafts Half Open Bookcase / Cabinet with Amber Art Glass Panels
Small Arts & Crafts Half Open Bookcase / Cabinet with Amber Art Glass Panels

Small Arts & Crafts Half Open Bookcase / Cabinet with Amber Art Glass Panels

Located in Lisse, NL

One of a kind, early 1900s small and highly practical, multi-purpose cabinet. This stunning little Arts & Crafts cabinet showcases the beauty of early 20th century European workmans...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Bronze

Black Cerused Oak Bookcase
Black Cerused Oak Bookcase

Black Cerused Oak Bookcase

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H 42 in W 42.75 in D 10 in

Black Cerused Oak Bookcase

Located in Hudson, NY

Black cerused oak bookcase. Art moderne bookcase with cantilevered half top shelf above four long shelves.

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Library Cabinet, Napoleon III, France, Second Half of 19th Century
Library Cabinet, Napoleon III, France, Second Half of 19th Century

Library Cabinet, Napoleon III, France, Second Half of 19th Century

Located in Belmont, MA

Library cabinet, Napoleon III, France second half of the 19th century. The exterior and interior of the library cabinet are decorated with beautiful mahogany veneer. It has three do...

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Bookcases

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Mahogany, Walnut

Art Deco Semi Circle Three Tier Walnut Bookcase, English, c1930
Art Deco Semi Circle Three Tier Walnut Bookcase, English, c1930

Art Deco Semi Circle Three Tier Walnut Bookcase, English, c1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this very attractive Art Deco half circle walnut bookcase. Dating to the 1930's and English in origin this fabulous piece could either work as intended for ...

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Small Early 1900s Gothic Revival Oak Monastery Bookcase for Books and Bibles
Small Early 1900s Gothic Revival Oak Monastery Bookcase for Books and Bibles

Small Early 1900s Gothic Revival Oak Monastery Bookcase for Books and Bibles

Located in Lisse, NL

This very good condition Gothic Revival, half open bookcase stands as strong and firm as the day it was made and it comes with a good working lock and key.

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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Bookcases

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19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Bookcase or Vitrine, Bronze, 15-in deep
19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Bookcase or Vitrine, Bronze, 15-in deep

19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Bookcase or Vitrine, Bronze, 15-in deep

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This early nineteenth century Empire period walnut bookcase features half columns that flank its glass doors.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

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Bronze

Vintage Pine Bookcase with Half Doors from Armoire
Vintage Pine Bookcase with Half Doors from Armoire

Vintage Pine Bookcase with Half Doors from Armoire

Located in Baltimore, MD

Antique pine bookcases are hard to find so the shell of this piece was provided by a plain vintage armoire. With one board width removed from the sides and the original backboards a...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Country Shelves

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Half Oval Shape Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk with Bookcase
Half Oval Shape Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk with Bookcase

Half Oval Shape Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk with Bookcase

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Danish Mid-Century Modern half oval desk with a bookcase and a drum shape side or curve.  

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

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Rosewood

Vintage Pine Bibliotheque Entertainment Centre
Vintage Pine Bibliotheque Entertainment Centre

Vintage Pine Bibliotheque Entertainment Centre

Located in Baltimore, MD

At each side is a recessed half-glazed bookcase or display consisting of a top section with an arched astragal-glazed door above a blind-paneled lower door.

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Mid-20th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

Antique Style English Mahogany Bookcase Second Half of the 20th Century
Antique Style English Mahogany Bookcase Second Half of the 20th Century

Antique Style English Mahogany Bookcase Second Half of the 20th Century

Located in Raalte, NL

English mahogany bookcase in classical style with mahogany colored pine boards and made in the second half of the 20th century.

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20th Century British Bookcases

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Vintage Second Half of the 20th Century Modern Beechwood Bookcase
Vintage Second Half of the 20th Century Modern Beechwood Bookcase

Vintage Second Half of the 20th Century Modern Beechwood Bookcase

Located in Raalte, NL

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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Dutch Marquetry Bookcase
Dutch Marquetry Bookcase

Dutch Marquetry Bookcase

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H 91 in W 45 in D 23 in

Dutch Marquetry Bookcase

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Finally, the bottom half of the bookcase has three drawers with brass handles and intricate inlaid design, it all rests on hand carved wooden legs.

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Antique 1890s Dutch Dutch Colonial Bookcases

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Brass

English Mahogany Display / Book Case
English Mahogany Display / Book Case

English Mahogany Display / Book Case

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H 74.25 in W 32.63 in D 19 in

English Mahogany Display / Book Case

Located in Wilson, NC

The top half of this display cabinet/bookcase has a broken arch pediment with open fretwork carving.

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Antique Early 1900s English Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black Leather 21st Century Modern

$2,800 / item

H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 13.39 in

Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black Leather 21st Century Modern

By Joanina and David Pastoll

Located in Johannesburg, ZA

Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...

Category

2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Large Seventies curved bouclé sofa, Italy, 1970s
Large Seventies curved bouclé sofa, Italy, 1970s

Large Seventies curved bouclé sofa, Italy, 1970s

$4,130Sale Price|30% Off

H 41.74 in W 122.05 in D 78.75 in

Large Seventies curved bouclé sofa, Italy, 1970s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Brooklyn, NY

FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY Curved sofa from the late 20th century, featuring an organic, bean-like shape. The backrest slopes asymmetrically to provide better support ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Murano Green Art Glass and Brass Italian Console / Wall Mirror, 2020
Murano Green Art Glass and Brass Italian Console / Wall Mirror, 2020

Murano Green Art Glass and Brass Italian Console / Wall Mirror, 2020

Located in Roma, Lazio

Splendid bright green Murano glass mirror. A mirror that alone will furnish your home environment. Rich but tasteful, the mirror has a truly particular design, with a very beautiful ...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Style Walnut Table
Biedermeier Style Walnut Table

Biedermeier Style Walnut Table

$2,970 / item

H 29.5 in W 36 in D 36 in

Biedermeier Style Walnut Table

By Modern History

Located in Westwood, NJ

Biedermeier Walnut Table with a warm amber brown walnut finish, the rayed and figured top above a single central hexagonal baluster pedestal base. Dimensions: 36" W x 36" D x 29.5...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Biedermeier Center Tables

Materials

Wood

French Provincial Glass Front Cabinet with Lower Storage and Three Shelves
French Provincial Glass Front Cabinet with Lower Storage and Three Shelves

French Provincial Glass Front Cabinet with Lower Storage and Three Shelves

Located in Miami, FL

**French Provincial Pine Display Cabinet / Bookcase** This handsome French Provincial-style display cabinet is crafted from solid pine, showcasing the warm character and natural bea...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Pine

7'2"x10' Clay Red Antique Zoroastrian Heris Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug
7'2"x10' Clay Red Antique Zoroastrian Heris Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug

7'2"x10' Clay Red Antique Zoroastrian Heris Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Clay Red, Antique Zoroastrian Heris with Light Blue Corners, Even Wear, Good Condition and Clean, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height...

Category

Vintage 1920s Pakistani Heriz Serapi More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique French Provincial Walnut Dining Chairs with Rush Seats - Set of 8
Antique French Provincial Walnut Dining Chairs with Rush Seats - Set of 8

Antique French Provincial Walnut Dining Chairs with Rush Seats - Set of 8

Located in Astoria, NY

A set of eight provincial dining chairs sourced in Provence, France. The silhouettes remain light and open with gently curved backs and shaped seat rails that keep the forms visually...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Pine Two Door Three Drawer Dresser Base, Hungary
Pine Two Door Three Drawer Dresser Base, Hungary

Pine Two Door Three Drawer Dresser Base, Hungary

Located in Baltimore, MD

This handsome sideboard has considerable presence and the placement of three drawers above two doors is a particularly attractive configuration. (These drawers are made up from recl...

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Sideboards

Materials

Pine

Pair of Scandinavian modern birch blonde tall 6 shelf bookcases wall unit
Pair of Scandinavian modern birch blonde tall 6 shelf bookcases wall unit

Pair of Scandinavian modern birch blonde tall 6 shelf bookcases wall unit

$2,100Sale Price|30% Off

H 84 in W 30 in D 11.5 in

Pair of Scandinavian modern birch blonde tall 6 shelf bookcases wall unit

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Mid century Scandinavian Modern blonde birch wood shelf wall unit or open bookcases. Very modern design and well built. Made of birch veneer plywood shelves and structural. V...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Birch

Pair of Spanish 1920's Pebbled Leather and Chrome Safari Armchairs
Pair of Spanish 1920's Pebbled Leather and Chrome Safari Armchairs

Pair of Spanish 1920's Pebbled Leather and Chrome Safari Armchairs

Located in New York, NY

An early and unique pair of Spanish 1920's safari arm chairs in a wonderful patinated pebbled chocolate brown leather with chrome horizontal supports on the sides. The legs are stra...

Category

Vintage 1920s Spanish Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

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Half Bookcases For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of half bookcases for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and walnut, all half bookcases available were constructed with great care. Half bookcases have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Half bookcases are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Regency and Arts and Crafts styles are often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Half Bookcases?

Half bookcases can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,883, while the lowest priced sells for $1,004 and the highest can go for as much as $10,161.

Finding the Right Bookcases for You

Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, an antique bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover.

As long as curious people have collected stories, we have needed a place to stow them away and preserve them. When auction houses and book dealers proliferated by the late 17th century, the bibliophile was born. And, of course, as with any treasured decorative objects or collectibles, a book lover’s volumes were suddenly worthy of a luxurious display — enter the bookcase.

Americans of means during the 19th century took to amassing art as well as rare books, and bookcases of the era — rife with hand-carved decorative accents and architectural motifs — were ideal for displaying their handsome leather-bound wares.

Although our favorite titles may change over the years, the functionality and beauty of their home within our home is timeless. Even those who don’t covet the perfect home library can benefit from an attractive display case, as bookcases can easily double as charming étagères. 

Contemporary and customizable options make it easier for you to find the perfect bookcase for your style and stacks. If you don’t wish to fill your storage piece so that your collection is snug within its confines, incorporate extra space to allow for additional displays and decorative objects. And by introducing a striking dark wood Art Deco bookcase or low-profile mid-century modern design by Paul McCobb into your living room, your signed first editions won’t be the only items making a statement. 

Find barrister bookcases, Globe Wernicke bookcases, bookcases with doors and other vintage and antique bookcases on 1stDibs now.

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