Antique Shelves
Shelves are one of the most common storage solutions. They’re durable and versatile and can open up valuable floor space while providing decorative potential for your walls. Fireside Antiques has a massive selection of shelves in various materials and sizes, making it easy to find something that meets your needs.
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French Massive Mahogany Bibliotheque
$28,500.00122"H x 116.50"W x 26.13"D
Dimensions: 122”H x 116-½”W x 26-⅛”D
This fabulously large bibliotheque was crafted in France in the 1800’s and provides a great amount of shortage space. The top measures 82-¼”“H x 116-½“W x 18-¼”D and houses 5 finished adjustable shelves behind the original wavy glass doors. The interior depth is 12-½”. Each pair of doors contains a functioning lock. The bottom measures 39-⅝”H x 111-¼”W x 26-⅛”D and houses three drawers and two doored cavities with an interior depth of 21-⅜” . The drawers are seamless and flush without hardware and a functioning lock each. Within the rightmost drawer, four pre-sectioned spaces allow for nice organization. Each pair of doors contains a functioning lock and houses a single adjustable shelf. The whole sits flush to the ground on a plinth base. One key is included. Make sure to view the detailed images to get a closer look at the fine craftsmanship.
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French 19th Century Pine Bibliotheque
$9,995.0083.13"H x 101"W x 18"D
Dimensions: 83-⅛”H x 101”W x 18”D
A sizable pine bibliotheque crafted in France circa 1860. The four arched glass front, locking and latching upper doors close before two saw-tooth adjustable shelves diverge in the center of the piece. Four lower doors close before two separate compartments, each with a single adjustable shelf. There are two keys included for all four functioning locks that serve as the doors’ pull. This piece sits on a plinth base, flush to the ground. This piece is both rustic and refined. The vibrant pine has gained a wonderful patina over the years. New glass has recently been professionally installed for a clear view of your art, books, and decor. This bibliotheque is the perfect combination of display and hidden storage space. In wonderful antique condition, make sure to view the detailed images to get a closer look.
Shop Antique Shelves and Shelving
Antique shelves are customizable storage solutions that fit any organizational style. Whether you want to use them to organize your workspace or need more space for your growing library, our range of shelving options will get your creative juices flowing.
From small individual shelves to floor-to-ceiling solutions, we have it all. Made primarily from wood, we also have cast iron and metal shelves that can offer an exciting modernist touch to your style. Our best-sellers include Victorian, Georgian, and Regency shelves, but you can also find 20th-century shelves that showcase the finest refinements in woodworking techniques.
Bookcases vs. Étagères
Bookcases are extremely popular shelving units, providing ample vertical space without needing to drill into walls. Even better, they can store more than just books; your imagination is the limit to how you can use them.
Unfortunately, bookcases have one potential flaw — they can be bulky and easily overwhelm a small room. Etageres are a form of bookshelf without the backing, resulting in a much lighter construction. They provide the same amount of storage space, and their attractive construction makes them perfect for decorative pieces.
The lack of a back panel also opens up unique interior design options, such as placing the shelving in the middle of the room and providing storage access from multiple angles while acting as a room divider.
No matter your storage concerns, standalone shelves, bookcases, and etageres are versatile enough to solve them. Shelves are essential to any room design, from one or two shelf units for spice storage in the kitchen to full-length bookcases.
Finding Your Perfect Shelves
Your shelving choices can reflect your personality and style, but finding the perfect shelves for your home can be challenging. Browsing our wide selection can inspire your next interior design project, or you may already have something in mind when you visit our store.
One tip when looking for the perfect shelves is to consider their purpose. If you’re simply looking for storage, a set of wooden antique shelves may be the right solution, while etageres and modern shelves may provide a more decorative option.