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Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves & Tapered Legs
By Viby J. PMJ
Located in Freehold, NJ
original finish, three adjustable shelves, and tall tapered legs.
Matching rosewood bookcase available
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Modern Teak Double Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves & Tapered Legs
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish modern double bookcase features pressed wood construction, teak veneer with original
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
ELEGANT ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1870 ASTRAL GLAZED BOOKCASE WiTH LONG LEGS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
made in England Astral glazed Library bookcase with long legs and a flamed mahogany cupboard base
Category
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
H 80.12 in W 40.16 in D 13.39 in
English 1850s Faux-Painted Waterfall Bookcase with Gilt Accents and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
tapered legs. This English faux-painted waterfall bookcase from the mid-19th century exudes a charming
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 45 in W 25 in D 12 in
Industrial small mint-colored rack or bookcase with 4 shelves
Located in Meulebeke, BE
mint-colored rack or small bookcase with straight legs and nice sturdy feet and decorative handles on
Category
Vintage 1920s Belgian Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood bookcase, circa 1960's. Sleek, low profile bookcase with bookmatched veneer, spayed
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood bookcase, circa 1960's. Sleek, low profile bookcase with bookmatched veneer, splayed
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Chippendale Revival Revolving Bookcase
Located in Potters Bar, GB
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This Unusual Bookcase Stands Upon Cabriole Legs with Carved
Category
Vintage 1920s Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Rustic Parquetry Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
An oak parquetry open bookcase with tapered legs. It has a beautiful herringbone oak parquetry on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Oak
Oak Parquetry Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
An oak parquetry open bookcase with tapered legs. It has a beautiful herringbone oak parquetry on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Oak
Pair of Open Library Bookcases Are Inset with Oval Black Leather Tops
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
-tied garlands. The bookcases stand on cabriole legs with acanthus sabots and ormolu mounts. One is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases
H 34.26 in W 28.94 in D 22.05 in
Milonga Bookcase in Lacquered Iron with Flamed Oak Shelves by Paolo Cappello
By Paolo Cappello, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Milonga is a bookcase with long legs, set with a delicate cadence between spaces. Either as a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron
H 78.75 in W 35.44 in D 16.34 in
Small Petite Danish Midcentury Bookcase in Walnut
By Paul McCobb, Børge Mogensen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Nice proportions in the walnut bookcase on tapered legs with original finish and nice patina. Has
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Fine Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Hardwood Revolving Bookcase Book Table
By Jas Schoolbred
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Movement revolving bookcase table with nicely carved cabriolet legs and fret work panels
A good looking
Category
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
H 27.17 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Victorian Sheraton Revival Hardwood & Satinwood Revolving Book Side End Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, fret work carved, revolving bookcase table with ornately sculpted legs
A very good looking well made
Category
20th Century English Sheraton Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood, Hardwood
H 32.09 in W 17.13 in D 17.13 in
Italian Olive Burl Wood Cabriole Leg Bombay Drop Front Secretary with Bookcase
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very fine craftsmanship Italian made burl wood drop front secretary.
Category
20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Olive, Burl
H 75 in W 14 in D 42 in
Milo Baughman For Glenn Of California Bookshelf Walnut Patina 1950's
By Milo Baughman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Milo Baughman for Glenn of California three tier bookshelf or open bookcase. Unusual
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Rosewood Bookcase with Metal Legs, Danish Mid-Century Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous bookcase made of rosewood with metal legs. This bookshelf has fully adjustable shelves and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Rosewood Small Bookcases with Steel Legs, Made in Denmark, 1960s
Located in Enschede, Overijssel
Rosewood small bookcase, made in Denmark in the 1960s.
The metal legs are added later, and can be
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Rosewood Small Bookcases with Metal Black Legs, Made in Denmark, 1960s
Located in Enschede, Overijssel
Rosewood small bookcase, made in Denmark in the 1960s.
The metal black legs are added later, and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
H 27.56 in W 33.86 in D 10.24 in
Low Bookase With Stripe Wood Veneers And Sphere Legs Contemporary Design
Located in London, GB
The low bookcase has a striking appearance, perfect against a sofa or a wall. The carcass has an
Category
2010s Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 23.63 in W 51.97 in D 11.82 in
Victorian Gothic Revival Rosewood Bookcase
Located in Long Island, NY
An American Victorian rosewood Gothic Revival bookcase. The bookcase raised on cabriole legs with a
Category
Antique 1850s American Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Desk
Located in London, GB
knee hole, raised on tappered legs with bookcase shelf at the back.
Measure; 70 cm h x 130 cm w x 65
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Ebonized Open Bookcase on Tapered Legs with Bronze Inserts
Located in New York, NY
Ebonized Open Bookcase on Taperered Legs with bronze inserts
Category
20th Century French Bookcases
Elegant Danish Modern Bookcase / Cabinet with Glass Doors and Hairpin Legs
By Poul Hundevad
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and elegant Danish modern bookcase / cabinet, circa 1960s. The bookcase is in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 50.75 in W 42.5 in D 12 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Glass Door Bookcase/Shelf on Hairpin Legs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a piece of time and design; a Mid-Century Modern bookcase on hairpin legs. This piece
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 54.5 in W 58 in D 11.5 in
Wonderful Sheraton Waterfall Bookcase with Provenance
Located in Benington, Herts
A fine Sheraton waterfall mahogany bookcase on tapering legs with provenance. This wonderful
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Bookcases / Italian
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Pair of Italian bookcases in wood with metal legs from the 1940's.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Pair of Bookcases
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of bookcases with brass legs, excellent workmanship. Note the detail on the feet.
Category
20th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Bookcase, Around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Bookcase standing on flared legs with two doors and three-quarter glazing and diamond-shaped
Category
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Regency Revolving Bookcase Mahogany Revival
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Upon Swept Legs With a Turned Centre Column.
The Bookcase Features Mahogany Slats.
The Top of The
Category
Vintage 1930s Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Ebonized Marble Top Open Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Ebonized marble top open bookcase with two shelves on fluted legs ending in brass sabots.
Category
20th Century French Bookcases
Rare MCM Heywood Wakefield Showcase/Vitrine With Led Lights and Wishbone Legs
Located in Pasadena, CA
elegance and sophistication. Featuring sleek, light wood tones and iconic wishbone legs, it effortlessly
Category
Late 20th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 54 in W 47 in D 14 in
Empire Walnut Bookcase, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Empire bookcase on square legs with brass sabots and semi-glazed doors. The corners are decorated
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Tall Standing Oak Bookcase
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall Mid-Century Danish open bookcase in oak with tapered legs and adjustable height shelves. Legs
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Borge Mogensen Inspired Rosewood Bookcase
By Børge Mogensen, Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century rosewood bookcase with angled tapered legs. Lightly refinished with six adjustable
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
E.Verot et R.Clement Important Modernist Bookcase
By Verot and Clement 1
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
E.VEROT et R.CLEMENT 1938. Important modernist oak bookcase.
Legs covered with brass.
Shelves in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Small Carved Wooden Bookcase Manufactured in England, Mid-19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
A small bookcase with truncated-pyramidal legs and a pair of drawers. Raised top with glasses and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 70.08 in W 26.38 in D 19.69 in
Kurt Ostervig Standing Shelving Unit
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Danish modern designed bookcase with fantastic angled legs, five wide shelves and sculpted
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
SMALL GORGEOUS WALNUT GLAZED BOOKCASE WiTH GLASS SHELVES ON QUEEN ANN STYLE LEGS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Ann style legs and a pair of glass shelves. The display cabinet is perfect for bedrooms, living rooms
Category
20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 45.87 in W 24.02 in D 13.39 in
Antique French Desk Upper Bookcase Cabinet Barley Twist Writing Desk Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
, upper wavy glass front bookcase , with lower barley twist legs and stretcher~~c. 1880s
With so many
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks
Materials
Oak
H 87 in W 47.5 in D 26.5 in
Kai Kristiansen Danish Writing Desk
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
with brass pulls and circular cabinet. Finely finished back with open bookcase and cabinet. Tapered
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Petite 1940's French Ebonized Mahogany & Polished Brass Shelves
Located in Chicago, IL
Spectacular petite neoclassical French 1940's side table or bookcase with ebonized mahogany shelves
Category
Vintage 1940s French Shelves
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves and Tapered Legs
By Viby Møbelfabrik
Located in Freehold, NJ
finish, three adjustable shelves, and tall tapered legs.
Matching rosewood bookcase available separately
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
H 53.5 in W 39.75 in D 11.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Backless Low Profile Teak Bookcase with Tapered Legs
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern backless low profile teak bookcase with tapered legs, circa 1960s. Wonderful
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
OAK LOW BOOKCASE WITH GLAZED DOORS ADJUSTABLE SHELVES AND CABRIOLE LEGS j1
Located in Pulborough, GB
bookcase with glazed doors, adjustable shelves, and cabriole legs is a classic and elegant piece of
Category
20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 44.49 in W 37.01 in D 12.6 in
Danish Rosewood Bookcase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Bookcase on raised legs with sliding glass doors and three adjustable shelves in rosewood with
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood bookcase, circa 1960's. Sleek, low profile bookcase with bookmatched veneer, spayed
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Self-Supporting Bookcase with Cabinet, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
bookcase. Metal leg with tip always in teak, as well as the handles.
Entirely restored, perfect
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 83.47 in W 61.82 in D 16.93 in
Architectural Cerused Oak Bookshelf Secretary Mid-Century, France with Iron Legs
Located in New York, NY
Architectural cerused oak bookshelf secretary Mid-Century, France with iron legs, 1950s.
Original
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
H 60 in W 79 in D 14 in
Danish Modern Rosewood Low Profile Bookcase
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish bookcase circa 1960's. Low profile open bookcase with adjustable shelving
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Teak Bookcase by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen and C. F. Christensen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A well made teak wood bookcase with sculptural legs and base with six adjustable glass shelves and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Biedermeier Bookcase, South German, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Two-door bookcase on conical legs with rounded corners and two-thirds glazing of the doors, which
Category
Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Uncommon Low Walnut Bookcase by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1962 Kipp Stewart Drexel declaration bookcase, with signature Hairpin Leg design and a pair of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Circa 1880, Antique Victorian English Hardwood Revolving Bookcase Book Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bookcase table with nicely carved cabriolet legs.
A good looking and well made piece, this is the first
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
H 34.85 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Exquisite circa 1880 Antique Victorian Hardwood Revolving Bookcase Book Table
By Jas Shoolbred & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bookcase table with nicely carved cabriolet legs, three levels and turned spindles
A good looking and
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
H 38.19 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Nakashima Style Single Bookcase Walnut American Studio Craft
By George Nakashima, Mira Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
construction and backing bookcase with short base legs good vintage condition. Beautiful grain! No labels
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 28.5 in W 60 in D 12 in
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Pair of Solid Teak Bookcases
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Washington, DC
Mølgaard-Nielsen. Set includes two bookcases and base with legs.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Nakashima Style Large Bookcase Black Walnut Studio Craft
By George Nakashima, Mira Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage Mid-Century Modern in the style of George Nakashima large deep bookcase made of solid black
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Louis XV Walnut Inlay Parquetry Ormolu Bibliotheque Bookcase 1890
Located in Portland, OR
bookcase raised on tapering legs with Ormolu mounts. This cabinet is of the highest quality and in very
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Materials
Ormolu
H 64.5 in W 46.5 in D 16.25 in
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Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Bookcase With Legs
- What is a breakfront bookcase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A breakfront bookcase is usually a large wooden bookcase that houses either books or dishes. They’re similar in appearance to hutches in that they have glass-fronted shelving on the top and cabinets on the bottom.
- What is a barrister bookcase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Barrister bookcases are made up of several distinct book shelf units which combine together to form the cabinet. This can be beneficial when moving, as the books can remain within the shelves and each shelf can move separately.
- What is a cabriole leg?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 21, 2019
A cabriole leg is a is a type of leg used in Chippendale and Queen Anne furniture whose form is composed of two arcs: one at the top curving outward, and another at the bottom curving inward.
- What are IKEA bookcases called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024What IKEA bookcases are called varies. However, the Swedish furniture company is best known for its Billy bookcase, which debuted in 1979 and got its name from Billy Liljedahl, who served as IKEA's advertising manager at the time. Other IKEA bookcases include the Hemnes, the Brimnes and the Gersby. Explore a variety of IKEA furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Yes, there can be a difference between a bookshelf and a bookcase. Although many people use the words to describe any piece of furniture with shelves for books, some manufacturers call pieces with doors bookcases and pieces without doors bookshelves. Find a variety of bookcases and bookshelves on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A bookcase with doors is also called a bookshelf, a bookstand, a cupboard or a bookrack. It is a close-sided unit that encases books and is designed to sit on the floor. On 1stDibs find a wide variety of antique, new and vintage bookcases today.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The term barrister bookcase means a piece of storage furniture primarily used during the 17th and 18th centuries. Also called lawyer's bookcases, the furnishings featured wood construction and glass-paneled doors. At the time the bookcases were most popular, books were expensive luxury goods. The glass doors helped to protect them from light and dust. Shop a collection of barrister bookcases on 1stDibs.
- Can I put wheels on a bookcase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, you can generally put wheels on a bookcase. However, the wheels that you choose must be strong enough to support both the weight of the bookcase and the total weight of all the books you intend to store on it. As a result, industrial-strength metal casters are usually the best option for the job. You'll find a large collection of bookcases on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021An ideal bookcase depth is usually between 10 and 12 inches. Shelf spacing can range from 7 to 15 inches for bookshelves, with 8 to 12 inches being the most typical. Because compact bookcases are designed for lesser volumes and libraries, they will be shallower. A small bookcase's depth is usually around 6 inches. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage bookcases.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The main difference between an étagère and a bookcase is the design. Both types of furniture have shelves. However, an étagère usually has an open back, while most bookcases have enclosed backs. Shop a range of bookcases and étagères on 1stDibs.
- Who introduced the cabriole leg?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The cabriole leg has a long history of use by ancient Greeks and Chinese but only arrived in Europe in the early 18th century. The design, which resembles animal legs, is characteristic of Chippendale and Queen Anne furniture in England and of Louis XV furniture in France. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cabriole-leg furniture from top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The legs on a table are referred to as table legs, but they may go by a different name that distinguishes the shape of the leg. Some common table leg shapes include square, fluted, shaker, hairpin and spiral, but there are many more different types. Shop a collection of vintage and new tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a gate legged table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A gateleg table is a form of furniture that dates back to the 16th century in England. When not in use, the tabletop has a fixed section and one or two hinged leaves that fold down beneath the fixed section and hang vertically. Shop a range of antique, vintage and made-to-order gateleg tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are many reasons a bathroom vanity might have legs. This includes because the european style had legs for moving the furniture around. They also help make the furniture look more custom.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The cabriole leg was introduced during the 18th century. It first appeared on chairs, tables and case goods produced during the Louis XV period in France. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique cabriole leg furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What are bobbin turned legs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bobbin turned legs, sometimes called spool furniture, feature lathe-turned ornamental knobs that looked like bobbins or spools. Picture a series of circles or knots placed upon one another to form a leg. This was very popular on furniture from the late 17th century. Shop a collection of 17th century furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is cabriole leg furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Cabriole leg furniture is a chair, table or case good with a certain leg style called a cabriole. Its design starts with a convex curve and then continues with a concave curve. Normally, the width of the leg grows smaller from the top to the foot. Find a collection of cabriole leg furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A bookcase with glass doors is also called a barrister bookcase. Designed in a cabinet style, these bookcases’ glass doors protect books and collectibles from gathering dust and allow guests to peruse your treasured volumes. The name “barrister” owes to the legal profession — barristers are experts in case law in England and traditionally required numerous law books for reference purposes to travel from chamber to chamber, and the sturdy and portable cabinets that were used to do so earned this nickname. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary bookcases from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify a Globe-Wernicke bookcase, look for a marking. Bookcases manufactured prior to 1899 will usually have the maker's name stenciled on a slat, along with a patent number or other information. Furniture made during the 20th century and beyond is typically identifiable by a paper label. Often, the label also includes a grade, size or pattern number for the bookcase. You can find pictures of Globe-Wernicke stencils and labels and patent, grade, size and pattern number reference guides on trusted online resources to assist you with the identification process. For more help with the process, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Globe-Wernicke bookcases.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify your Globe-Wernicke bookcase, search the piece for a marking. On pieces produced before 1899, you will usually find stenciled markings on a slat, while later ones will have a label. Older bookcases will frequently list identifying information, such as a patent number, which you can cross-reference with information found on trusted online resources. Newer furnishings will often display the grade and size or grade and pattern, providing you with all the information required for making an identification. If you can't find a marking on your piece, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a wide variety of Globe-Wernicke bookcases on 1stDibs.
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In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
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From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.