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18th C. Swedish Rococo Period Two-Part Painted Secretary with Library
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
library shelves with glass doors. The lower body is shaped to provide slant desk rest and three drawers
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
Pharmacy Woodwork Used as Library, circa 1900
By A. Bicchierini
Located in Marseille, FR
Woodwork forming oak library style 1900s composed of numerous storage and shelves. Originally it
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Dodona Library by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, 1970s
By Ernesto Gismondi, Artemide
Located in Roma, IT
Dodona Library is an original vintage design work realized in the 1970s by the Italian designer
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
Architectural French Mid-Century Library Shelving
Located in London, GB
A scarce set of library shelving in well designed geometric forms.
The pair can be combined to
Category
Mid-20th Century French Shelves
Materials
Steel
19th Century English Open Library Caddy, Bookshelf
Located in Dallas, TX
fortune of a large library, one could place several books on the shelves and wheel it about the room to
Category
Antique 1890s English British Colonial Shelves
Materials
Sycamore
Robert Charroy, Wall Desk/Library, France, 1950
By Robert Charroy
Located in Catonvielle, FR
shelves snap onto the structure, the desk top is fixed with screws from below.
Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
2 OF 3 FULLY RESTORED RARE EXTRA LARGE 127X190CM FAUX BOOK LiBRARY WALL PANELS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored, super collectable Faux Library Book wall panels with leather bound books
Please note the
Category
20th Century English Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 50.01 in W 75.01 in D 3.75 in
3 OF 3 FULLY RESTORED RARE EXTRA LARGE 127X190CM FAUX BOOK LIBRARY WALL PANELs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored, super collectable Faux Library Book wall panels with leather bound books
Please note the
Category
20th Century English Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 50.01 in W 69.3 in D 3.75 in
1 OF 3 FULLY RESTORED RARE EXTRA LARGE 127X190CM FAUX BOOK LIBRARY WALL PANELs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, super collectable Faux Library Book wall panels with leather bound books
Please note the delivery fee
Category
20th Century English Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 50.01 in W 75.01 in D 3.75 in
Large Italian Library with Integrated Staircase in Green Lacquered Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Very large wall unit, bookcase, library, lacquered steel, Italy, 1950s
This extraordinary Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
H 159.06 in W 148.82 in D 11.7 in
Pair of Italian shelves in chrome Metal attributed to Banci circa 1970
By Banci
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant pair of shelves of library in chrome metal attributed to Banci Italy 1970
Glass shelves
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 72.05 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in
19th Century French Walnut Library Ladder - Antique Book Shelf, Rack
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French library ladder in a beautiful weathered condition and in good condition. It can
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish teak room divider modular vintage library bookcase shelf-system , 1960s
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish teak room divider vintage library bookcase
Modular shelf-system , 1960s
Bookcase - Mobile
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 94.49 in W 55.12 in D 14.97 in
1970s Danish Cadovius Teak 5-Bay Cado Modular Shelving System Bookshelf Library
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
32 pieces including the uprights, plus 50 brackets. These designer shelves are fully modular
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 79.73 in W 159.45 in D 18.9 in
Danish oak room divider modular library bookcase shelf-system by Henning Kjærnul
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish solid oak room divider modular vintage library bookcase shelf-system by Henning Kjærnulf
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 74.02 in W 110.24 in D 16.93 in
Fine Burr Walnut with Brass Gallery Rail Open Library Bookcase Etagere Whatnot
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
rail and original porcelain castors, open library bookcase Etagere
A very decorative and well made
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 40.95 in W 45.28 in D 14.97 in
Library Shelf System Hook System by Pagani and Angelo Perversi, Italy, 1987
Located in Vienna, AT
" x 39.37" x 12.99".
Very rare Library shelf system by Luciano Pagani and Angelo Perversi, produced
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
H 82.32 in W 39.37 in D 12.99 in
English Edwardian Oak Drink Cart
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1900 English Edwardian drinks cart made from oak. The cart has three shelves, all with
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Oak
Modernist Bookends Black Granite and Glass Slab, circa 1980
By Paris Studio
Located in Atlanta, GA
usable on your library shelves. The pieces were crafted in France circa 1980. There is no visible
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Bookends
Materials
Granite, Stone, Metal, Chrome
French gilt bronze Louis XIV figured antique clock with library design
Located in Milano, IT
lovingly crafted to mimic the appearance of library shelves, each detail meticulously rendered to showcase
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 20.48 in W 9.06 in D 4.73 in
Scandinavian Antique Leather-Bound Books, 2000 Books in Brown And Red Available
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
ready to ship and take their place, handsomely adorning your bookcase or library shelves.
Dimension note
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish British Colonial Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
H 7.49 in W 55.12 in D 5.52 in
Antique Oak Library Table With Two Shelves (Restoration Project)
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A wonderful antique library table in medium brown finished oak. With a carved apron and two drawers
Category
Antique 19th Century Rustic Tables
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Bookcase Library
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian walnut, carved, three shelves and two side doors bookcase, with great details
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
PAIR MAHOGANY OPEN DWARF LIBRARY BOOKCASES ADJUSTABLE SHELVES j1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Pair Of Hardwood Open Dwarf Library Bookcases With One
Category
20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian walnut, carved, three shelves, open bookcase, with great details and frames
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 38.98 in W 47.25 in D 13.39 in
Mid-century Italian Carved Walnut Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian walnut, frame carved, three shelves, open bookcase, with great details and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 37.41 in W 39.38 in D 10.24 in
PAIR OF OPEN LIBRARY HARDWOOD BOOKCASES PANELLED SiDES HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE SHELVES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
and well made pair of circa 1900 English mahogany paneled library bookcases with height adjustable
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
H 74.61 in W 38.59 in D 9.06 in
Flamed Hardwood Bevan Funnell Glass Shelves with Lights Library Boocase Cabinet
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
shelves and large spot light library bookcase or display cabinet
A very good looking and well made
Category
20th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
H 83.08 in W 21.66 in D 18.71 in
Antique Italian Carved Walnut Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library Etagere
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian antique walnut three shelves, open bookcase or etagere standing on four great
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 32.29 in W 47.25 in D 10.63 in
Pair of Light Burr & Burl Walnut Inlaid Library Bookcases Adjustable Shelves
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this pair of walnut bookcases, made in England and features open shelving with one drawer and shelf, which are adjustable
so they can accommodate any heigh...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 34.26 in W 30.71 in D 11.42 in
Burr & Burl Yew Wood Faux Drawer Fronted Library Bookcase Sideboard with Shelves
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
drawer front and shelves
A well made and decorative piece, the bottom of the middle section has a
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sideboards
Materials
Yew
H 29.14 in W 49.02 in D 13.59 in
1 of 2 Victorian Period Dwarf Open Library Bookcases with Two Shelves Per Side
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 large dwarf open library bookcases circa 1880 in English
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 47.64 in W 83.86 in D 15.16 in
1 of 2 Antique Victorian Dwarf Open Library Bookcases with Two Shelves Per Side
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 large dwarf open library bookcases circa 1880 in English
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 47.64 in W 59.85 in D 15.16 in
English Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th century English pine breakfront library bookcase with open adjustable shelves to the top
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Pair of curved stools in sycamore in the style of P.Chareau, France circa 1990
By Pierre Chareau
Located in Paris, FR
modulating light, structured by bays and walls equipped with integrated wooden library shelves). From 1926
Category
20th Century Art Deco Stools
Materials
Sycamore
H 13.98 in W 19.49 in D 13 in
18th Century Oak Corner Library Cupboard
Located in Vosselaar, BE
find a double curved (bombé and galbé) piece of furniture let alone a library. The back and shelves
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Materials
Oak
3 Shelf Rolling Maple Library Book Cart
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed light maple industrial library book cart with three shelves and four rubber and steel
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Steel
19th century Side Table with Shelves, Germany 19th century
Located in Leimen, DE
Transport yourself to the elegance of the mid-19th century with this charming side table or library
Category
Antique 1860s German Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Rare German Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair, Circa 1920's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Designed to enhance one's private library or study, this unique model of chair cleverly
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Huge Victorian Hardwood Hand-Carved Wood Library Bookcase Ornate
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
library in this piece, the shelves are all removable, we have deep cleaned hand condition waxed and hand
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
REH KENNEDY HARRODS LONDON SOLID HARDWOOD CAMPAIGN DWARF LiBRARY BOOKCASE
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Kennedy made, Harrods London retailed, solid Mahogany, Dwarf open library bookcase with height adjustable
Category
20th Century English Campaign Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
H 36.03 in W 35.83 in D 11.82 in
Antique library bookcase, built with painted and sculpted portal, Florence Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient library bookcase with open shelves, ancient because it was built from an ancient sixteenth
Category
20th Century Italian Bookcases
Materials
Poplar
H 102.37 in W 94.49 in D 17.72 in
Vintage French Petite Spot Lights/ Wall Sconces, Pair
By Jacques Biny
Located in North Miami, FL
(see detail images). Very whimsical and perfect for library, art, shelves, etc.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Gothic Hand Carved Stone Surround Architectural Element Wall Mount Fountain Idea
Located in West Hollywood, CA
a niche , in a library with glass shelves to showcase the liquor. Simple lines and elegance in the
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Fountains
Materials
Stone
H 46 in W 40 in D 15 in
Neoclassical Mid-20th Century Bookcase or Shelving Cupboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
gold accent and geometric design on the sides.
Search terms: Cabinet, cupboard, shelves, display
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Antique Stone Window Surround Wall Fountain Back Sculpture Sink Los Angeles CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
a niche, in a library with glass shelves to showcase the liquor. Simple lines and elegance in the
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Windows
Materials
Stone
H 28.5 in W 22 in D 7 in
SUPER RARE ANTIQUE GLOBE WERNICKE HABERDASHERY SHOPS CABINET FiLING BOOKCASE
By Globe Wernicke
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
ever seen, you have traditional library bookcase shelves to the top followed by four large drawers, you
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 75.99 in W 41.54 in D 18.12 in
Open Library Bookshelves
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Pitch pine open library shelving,
English, circa 1900.
Small H 213, W 98, D 38 CM £495.00.
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Shelves
Italian Console Cabinet Library
Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
Elegant living room furniture forming a library or shelf, structure in ebonized wood and gilded
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Brass
Cast Iron Library Stacks
By Angus Snead MacDonald
Located in New York, NY
shelves.
Many sections available.
Each bay has 8 shelves.
Pictures are 4 bay units.
145 1/2" l
Category
Early 20th Century American Shelves
Materials
Iron
Richard Riemerschmid, Library, Munich 1898/99, Jugendstil
By Richard Riemerschmid, Kohlbecker & Sohn
Located in Vienna, AT
LIBRARY
Designed by: Richard Riemerschmid, Munich, 1898/99
Executed by: Kohlbecker & Sohn
Mark on
Category
Antique 19th Century German Jugendstil Shelves
Materials
Brass
Library Modular Floor Ceiling "CSS" by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
George Nelson (1908-1986) & Furniture International spectacular library modular floor ceiling "CSS
Category
Vintage 1960s American Shelves
1950s Brown Teak and Aluminum Library by Franco Albini 'g'
By Gio Ponti, Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
library or room divider comes in teak and this example with two rows. Shelves and units can be adjusted or
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Attractive Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock circa 1820
By Sironval, Palais Royal
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
well cast children seated before library shelves engaged in their studies. Unlike the earlier Louis XVI
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Part Set Works by Sir Walter Scott, Published by Cadell Edinburgh
By Sir Walter Scott
Located in Leeds, GB
As these volumes comprise a part set, they are a fine set to consider for decorating library
Category
Antique 1840s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
Tycoon's Carved Flemish Antique Buffet Bibliotheque, circa 1850 Provenance
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Fabricated in two pieces separated by Griffin supports--the top resting with library shelves with arched
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Renaissance Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Antique Irish 19th century Pollard Oak Library Bookcase / shelves / cabinet
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
shelves. In the bottom are two shelves enclosed by carved panel doors. The piece separates by unscrewing
Category
Antique 19th Century Irish Early Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 99.22 in W 50.01 in D 16.54 in
English Gregorian Library
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
ironwork. The shelves are height adjustable. For transportation and moving, the library can be divided into
Category
20th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Large four-door library. England
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Large four-door library. England
A luxury bookcase in classic English style from leading British
Category
Vintage 1970s English Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Magnificent Inlaid Regency Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Applyby Magna, Staffordshire
In superb original condition, a magnificent Regency library secretaire bookcase, three adjustable
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
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Used Library Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of used library shelves for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all used library shelves available were constructed with great care. Used library shelves have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Used library shelves made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Used library shelves have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Franco Albini, Poggi and Pierre Chapo are consistently popular.
How Much are Used Library Shelves?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,400, while they’re typically $595 on the low end and $31,443 highest priced.
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 Used Library Shelves
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Tempered 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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