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Bookcase Midcentury Oscar by Didier Rozaffy
By Didier Rozaffy
Located in Noiseau, FR
Superb library showcase or bookcase in mahogany, vintage 1960s.
Made by Didier Rozaffy for Oscar Furniture, French manufacturer of the 1950s, precursors of modular furniture.
E...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Huge French Heavily Carved Oak Bookcase, circa 1880
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
A beautiful French oak carved open bookshelf of a symmetrical design, all the same height, but with a deeper section either side of the shallower middle unit. All unit joints, left a...
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Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Baker Federal Sheraton Style Shallow Depth China Cabinet Breakfront Bookcase
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful Baker mahogany breakfront. This two piece breakfront measures 87 tall x 69 wide x 13 inches deep so it can be used in many places that deeper breakfronts can't be...
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Vintage 1950s American Federal Bookcases
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Mahogany
H 87 in. W 69 in. D 13 in.
Victorian Estate Bureau Bookcase
Located in Manchester, GB
A stunning Victorian estate bureau bookcase of very shallow proportions. We feel that this piece was put together by a country estate cabinet maker in the late Victorian period. Usin...
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Exquisite Quality G. Jacob Bookcase
By Georges Jacob
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5069 superb quality early XIXth century mahogany bookcase, having original veined marble top above shallow frieze and three glazed doors fitted with original working lock and a key...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Satinwood Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long, shallow, Mid-Century Modern, satinwood, bookcase cabinet features shelves and closed middle storage that locks with the key shown. Perfect as a bookcase, open credenza or bar c...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Satinwood
Pair of Early 19th Century Bookcases
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of early 19th century bookcases in the Gothic style. This is a really wonderful pair of bookcases which provide lots of storage while remaining usefully shallow in depth.
Eng...
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Late Regency Mahogany Waterfall Open Bookcase
Located in Benington, Herts
A fine and unique late Regency, George IV period mahogany waterfall open bookcase, having a wonderful original colour.
English Circa 1825.
An extremely well constructe...
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Superb XIXth Century Rosewood Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5100 elegant and very capacious 19th century display cabinet or bookcase in rosewood, having arched top with fielded frieze above a pair of glazed doors retaining its original glas...
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Bookcases
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Rosewood
19th Century English Mahogany Glazed Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Leek, Staffordshire
19th century English mahogany glazed secretaire bookcase
circa 1870.
19th century mahogany glazed secretaire bookcase with 4 glazed cabinet doors above a pull out mid section lea...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Two Large Russian Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Bookcases
Located in London, GB
Each bookcase in this pair is made of mahogany and features extensive gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts throughout. The bookcases follow a largely bipartite design scheme. The upper body o...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Neoclassical Bookcases
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
18th Century Norwegian Carved Oak Bureau Bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning and rare Norwegian Baroque oak bureau bookcase, circa 1760.
Comprising of 3 sections due to the monumental proportions.
Top section with shaped cornice, below which th...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Norwegian Baroque Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Italian 19th Century Chestnut Bookcase over Folding Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Of two-piece construction, the shallow upper section with a molded edge top having three shaped shelves, the lower section with a slant front folding desk over two doors, raised on b...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rustic Bookcases
Materials
Chestnut
Pair George Nelson for Herman Miller Black Bookcases with Walnut Doors
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair George Nelson designed Black bookcases with Walnut doors for Herman Miller.
Each shallow unit has one adjustable shelf, and small cabinet with a Walnut door. Behind the doo...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Metal
H 28.25 in. W 56.25 in. D 11.88 in.
Antique Headmaster's Office Bookcase English Oak, Cabinet, Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique headmaster's office bookcase. An English, oak cabinet, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Attractive carved forms and wood grains
Displaying a desirab...
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Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 44.89 in. W 36.23 in. D 10.83 in.
19th Century French Classical Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet Formerly a Gun Cabinet
Located in London, GB
19th century bookcase/cabinet with unusual classical features of lions paw feet and pilasters as this piece was formerly a gun cabinet from which it has been converted. The piece com...
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Antique 1830s French French Provincial Bookcases
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Mahogany
H 81.5 in. W 43.31 in. D 14.97 in.
Keller Furniture MCM Lighted Display Cabinet Bookcase Style of Broyhill Brasilia
By Keller Furniture 1, Kent Coffey, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome MCM aka Mid-Century Modern lighted display cabinet or bookcase attributed to Keller Furniture and in the style of Broyhill Brasilia or Kent Coffey. In wonderful vintage cond...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 72.25 in. W 32 in. D 13.5 in.
Tall French Bobbin Turned Open Bookshelf
Located in Port Chester, NY
A tall bookshelf with eye catching turned supports. A beautiful look and shallow enough to hold paperbacks or art objects without imposing on the space. Quite stable and can stand on...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of Italian Free-Standing Wall Units in Walnut on Ebonized Plinth Bases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish freestanding wall units boasting bookmatched walnut veneer (ca. early 1970s, Italy). Each comes with a black vinyl seat (more for decoration than practical use).
The first u...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Naugahyde, Walnut, Plywood, Paint
H 65 in. W 39.25 in. D 23.5 in.
Unusually Designed Biedermeier Bookcase
Located in Long Island City, NY
Unusually crowned shallow Biedermeier armoire (bookcase) in matching mahogany on pine and oak. Two door front. Retaining it's original painted and parcel gilt paw feet and moldings, ...
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Bookcases
Materials
Oak
18th Century Architectural Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB
A very fine 18th Century architectural mahogany breakfront bookcase having a broken arched pediment and dental frieze above four glazed doors containing their original glass, the low...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Pine, Glass, Mahogany, Oak
Regency Rosewood Specimen Marble Bookcase of Freestanding Form
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
An exceptional Regency rosewood specimen marble bookcase of freestanding form and small proportions; the specimen marble top with over 30 different marbles housed in a rosewood cross...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Regency Mahogany Waterfall Open Bookcase of Freestanding Form
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Good Regency mahogany waterfall open bookcase of freestanding form; the front of the bookcase with fixed tiered shelves and reeded edges, the reverse with a small open shelf and pane...
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Antique 1820s English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
English George III Mahogany Gillows Glazed Bookcase, circa 1780
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a superb English George III mahogany satinwood and purple heart glazed bookcase of unusually shallow proportions and highly workable. Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, circ...
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Antique 1780s English George III Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Purpleheart, Satinwood
Art Nouveau Tabletop or Hanging Bookcase 40 Shakespeare Volumes & Copper Panels
Located in London, GB
Rare tabletop or hanging Art Nouveau/Arts & Crafts oak tabletop bookcase with three patinated brass panels including a faerie and death in shallow relief with quotes from Shakespeare...
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Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Art Nouveau Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 8.67 in. W 27.56 in. D 6.7 in.
Regency Mahogany Book Carrier / Bookstand
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Regency mahogany book carrier / bookstand of unusual form and large proportions; the centre section with reeded edges and a carved scroll cresting and raised shaped carrying handles ...
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Antique 1820s English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Chinese Scholar's Cabinet, Kuang Hsu Period, circa 1875
Located in Houston, TX
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A rare antique Chinese scholar's cabinet from the Kuang Hsu...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Materials
Iron
19th Century North European Amboyna Cabinet / Bookcase
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
An excellent quality C19th North European (probably Russian) amboyna cabinet/bookcase; with a flat top and a single mirrored door containing 3 adjustable shelves, above 4 long oak l...
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Antique 19th Century Russian Biedermeier Cabinets
Materials
Amboyna
19th Century Louis XVI French Marquetry Mahogany Shallow Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Louis XVI French marquetry shallow bookcase is the ideal choice for narrow passageways, behind the desk, in a foyer or anywhere a minimal footprint is desired! Only 10" ...
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Arched Top Shallow Bookcases, circa 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Magnificent and extremely rare pair of French bookcases, circa 1780-1800. Our opinion is that these were built into a wall of a large home just outside of Nice, France. Upon closer i...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Bookcases
Materials
Cherry
Italian, Veneto, Neoclassical Walnut One Drawer Shallow Bookcase, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a shallow rectangular top with rounded front corners atop a conforming case housing one drawer with an ebonized escutcheon, panelled sides and upper and lower mouldings, the i...
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Antique 1840s Italian Neoclassical Bookcases
H 40 in. W 48 in. D 10 in.
Pair Of Painted Cornish Bookcases
Located in New York, NY
PAIR OF LATE 18TH, EARLY 19TH CENTURY VERY SHALLOW BOOKCASES
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Antique 19th Century British Bookcases
George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Bookcases
By George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Herman Miller shallow bookcase. Hard to find case pieces that are only 12" deep! We still have the one with the door on the right hand side. Left door bookcase has sold!
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
19th Century English Rosewood Bookcase, Very Shallow
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century English rosewood bookcase is a grand execution of the tailored look, and features a very shallow design of only 14" deep! Beautifully executed with step-front center sec...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
French Louis Philippe Mahogany Shallow Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The case veneered in mahogany, having two glass paned doors with brass spacers and original lock, the shelves adjustable and having a hidden drawer at the base. Three depths: 13” at ...
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Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Pine Low Bookcase
Located in Baltimore, MD
This unusually low pine open bookcase was once the upper section of a two piece buffet that lost its base. With the addition of antique turned feet it makes this wonderful little bo...
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Bookcases
Materials
Pine
English Regency Breakfront Bookcase
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptional period English Regency Breakfront bookcase with original galzing. Exceptionally shallow.
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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Flemish Renaissance Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Flemish Renaissance bookcase features open shelving on top, and three cabinet doors hung with forged iron strap hinges below, each carved with linen fold motifs. Fully laden ...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Antique Italian Country Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted by hand in rural Italy, this intriguing bookcase combines open shelves with interesting candle shelves that rotate out when needed, then tuck back in when not, plus two enclo...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Bookcases
Biedermeier Style Satinwood Bookcase Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Biedermeier style, satinwood, bookcase cabinet or credenza features shelves, drawers and lockable side cabinet. This piece is nicely shallow at 10 inches depth but wide enough to off...
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Mid-20th Century American Biedermeier Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood
French Pine Glazed Bookcase
Located in Baltimore, MD
A fine example of the understated elegance of much 19th century French pine furniture, this tall and slender bookcase has been in this dealer's family for the last twenty years, and ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Pine
c.1890 Antique English Bamboo Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
Delightful shallow antique English tooled leather and bamboo bookcase with one closed compartment. Perfectly suited for many places, this bookcase fits most anywhere due to its shall...
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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo
William IV Rosewood Chiffonier / Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4996, Narrow William IV bookcase in rosewood, having attractive, well figured top above shallow frieze and a pair of glazed doors enclosing two height adjustable shelves, all fitte...
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Antique 19th Century British William IV Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Chippendale Period Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Chippendale period mahogany Bureau Bookcase, the pediment with blind fret carving, the bottom of the glazed doors with shallow drawers behind. Well fitted interior with drawers, pige...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Fan Inlaid Bookcase
Located in Port Chester, NY
George III style mahogany bookcase on chest with crotch mahogany veneers and a sunburst inlay to the three drawer base with radiating veneer. Two shelves to the open-top section with...
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21st Century and Contemporary English George III Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Scandinavian Art Deco Birch Open Bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian Art Deco birch open bookcase, circa 1930.
Elegant Art Deco period Swedish bookcase. Single door cupboard with inlaid design in walnut and ebony, containing 2 adjustab...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Birch
Late Victorian Open Bookcase in Walnut
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4947, a capacious, walnut bookcase, having attractive figured walnut top with moulded edge above shallow frieze and two open sections with height adjustable shelves, all flanked by...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Good Regency Marble Topped Rosewood Bookcase
Located in London, GB
Shallow in form with three open sections and ornamented to the frieze with domed roundels
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Long Pine Bookcase with Four Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique pine bookcases can be hard to find and so can well-made reproductions. Using design features and methods of construction found on our antique pine furniture, our workshop in ...
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2010s Hungarian Bookcases
Materials
Pine
18thC Style French Bookshelf/Bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
Shallow bookshelf with parquetry design and the original marble top.
Category
20th Century French Bookcases
Estate Made Grey Painted Mahogany Glazed Bookcase
Located in Leek, Staffordshire
Estate made grey painted mahogany glazed bookcase
circa 1910.
Estate made painted mahogany bookcase with original hand blown glass doors. Great proportions and versatility with a...
Category
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Glazed Library Bookcase, Parcel-Gilt
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A majestic Regency mahogany glazed library bookcase. Displaying six elegant glazed doors demonstrating reeded parcel-gilt banded panels, enclosing adjustable shelves. This bookcase f...
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Elegant Regency Parcel Ebonized Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine and large Regency parcel ebonized mahogany breakfront bookcase, the upper stage with 3 glazed sections separated by 2 narrow solid door compartments above a central secretair...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood, Oak, Mahogany
Victorian Bookcase in Rosewood Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0504 fine quality early Victorian sideboard in rosewood, having break fronted top with outstanding rosewood grain above a shallow frieze and a pair of projecting glazed doors with p...
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Victorian Oak Open Bookcase of Low Proportions
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5000 Unusually low cabinet of break fronted outline, having moulded top above a shallow frieze and a pair of panelled doors fitted with original working Bramah lock and a key and e...
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Pine Low Glazed Bookcase or Side Cupboard
Located in Baltimore, MD
This unusually low pine glazed bookcase was once the upper section of a two-piece buffet that lost its base. With the addition of antique turned feet it makes this wonderful little c...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Bookcases
Materials
Pine
19th Century English Ebonized Black Bookcase, Dresser
Located in Leek, Staffordshire
19th century English ebonized black bookcase, dresser,
circa 1890.
Ebonized - pine 3-door 6 sectioned cupboard base and separate top with adjustable shelves.
Good size and sca...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Hepplewhite Mahogany Bookcase-on-Chest of Elegant Proportions
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegantly proportioned English mahogany Hepplewhite period bookcase-on-chest of shallow proportions, the inlaid and carved cornice above a pair of astragal glazed doors concealing...
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Hepplewhite Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
English 19th Century Large Oak Painted Glazed Bookcase
Located in Leek, Staffordshire
English 19th century large oak painted glazed bookcase,
circa 1870.
Adjustable shelves with solid brass adjusters, door locks with locking key and original brass catches. Three s...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Danish Rosewood Two-Piece Bookcase by Gunni Omann
By Gunni Omann, Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning vitrine with adjustable shelves anchored by a small 2-door cabinet designed by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun. Exquisite bookmatching and vivid rosewood grain. The top case's doo...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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Shallow Bookcases For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of shallow bookcases available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and oak, all shallow bookcases available were constructed with great care. We have 91 antique and vintage shallow bookcases in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Shallow bookcases have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Victorian, Mid-Century Modern and Regency shallow bookcases are consistently popular styles. Large shallow bookcases can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller shallow bookcases available at 1stDibs — each spanning 12.25 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Shallow bookcases have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by George Nelson, Baker Furniture Company and Gunni Omann are consistently popular.
How Much are Shallow Bookcases?
Shallow bookcases can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,746, while the lowest priced sells for $695 and the highest can go for as much as $107,570.
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