Skip to main content

Shelves Collection (#9)

"Exploring the Earth's Depths and Literary Heights: A Journey through Shelves" Embark on a captivating journey as we delve into the fascinating world of shelves

Background imageShelves Collection: Robinson Crusoe building table and chairs for his cave, illustration from

Robinson Crusoe building table and chairs for his cave, illustration from
STC405579 Robinson Crusoe building table and chairs for his cave, illustration from The Story of Robinson Crusoe: An adaptation for children following Defoes language, pub

Background imageShelves Collection: Edwardian carriage seat, early 20th century (mahogany & leather)

Edwardian carriage seat, early 20th century (mahogany & leather)
2645271 Edwardian carriage seat, early 20th century (mahogany & leather) by Charles Hindley & Sons (1841-1917); 121x179x107 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageShelves Collection: Heveningham Hall, Suffolk: library, 1778-80

Heveningham Hall, Suffolk: library, 1778-80
BAL1246 Heveningham Hall, Suffolk: library, 1778-80 by Wyatt, James (1746-1813); Heveningham Hall, Suffolk, UK; British, out of copyright

Background imageShelves Collection: Pharmacy interior, illustration from Menuiserie d Art Nouveau published c

Pharmacy interior, illustration from Menuiserie d Art Nouveau published c
STC239083 Pharmacy interior, illustration from Menuiserie d Art Nouveau published c.1900 (colour litho) by Barabas, F. (fl.1895-1905); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

Background imageShelves Collection: Illustration from Cabinet de la Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve

Illustration from Cabinet de la Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve
CHT248216 Illustration from Cabinet de la Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve by Reverend Pere Claude Du Molinet (1620-87) 1692 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Background imageShelves Collection: Spanish Pharmacy (colour engraving)

Spanish Pharmacy (colour engraving)
CHT163048 Spanish Pharmacy (colour engraving) by Gascon de Gotor, Anselmo (1865-1927); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageShelves Collection: British Museum, the Additional Library, from London Interiors with their Costumes

British Museum, the Additional Library, from London Interiors with their Costumes
931680 British Museum, the Additional Library, from London Interiors with their Costumes and Ceremonies pub. Joseph Mead, London, c.1843 (steel engraving) by Shepherd

Background imageShelves Collection: A Mediaeval Writer (engraving)

A Mediaeval Writer (engraving)
3654585 A Mediaeval Writer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Mediaeval Writer)

Background imageShelves Collection: Old Anna, from A Home series, c. 1895 (w / c on paper)

Old Anna, from A Home series, c. 1895 (w / c on paper)
3086702 Old Anna, from A Home series, c.1895 (w/c on paper) by Larsson, Carl (1853-1919); 32x43 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish, out of copyright

Background imageShelves Collection: Clothes Shop (gouache on paper)

Clothes Shop (gouache on paper)
833706 Clothes Shop (gouache on paper) by Chinese School (19th century); Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; ePeabody Essex Museum; Gift of Mr and Mrs B

Background imageShelves Collection: The pharmacy of the Saint-Jean Hospital, 17th-18th century (photo)

The pharmacy of the Saint-Jean Hospital, 17th-18th century (photo)
XIR197100 The pharmacy of the Saint-Jean Hospital, 17th-18th century (photo) by French School; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Angers, France; (add.info.: the pharmacy of the former Hospital; ); French

Background imageShelves Collection: Apothecary, 1600 (chromolitho)

Apothecary, 1600 (chromolitho)
1094346 Apothecary, 1600 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apothecary, 1600)

Background imageShelves Collection: Doll Furniture - Sideboard, c. 1937. Creator: Ellen Duncan

Doll Furniture - Sideboard, c. 1937. Creator: Ellen Duncan
Doll Furniture - Sideboard, c. 1937

Background imageShelves Collection: Hand Carved Cabinet, 1938. Creator: Ethel Dougan

Hand Carved Cabinet, 1938. Creator: Ethel Dougan
Hand Carved Cabinet, 1938

Background imageShelves Collection: Hand Carved Cabinet, c. 1953. Creator: Ethel Dougan

Hand Carved Cabinet, c. 1953. Creator: Ethel Dougan
Hand Carved Cabinet, c. 1953

Background imageShelves Collection: China Cupboard, c. 1939. Creator: Edward A Darby

China Cupboard, c. 1939. Creator: Edward A Darby
China Cupboard, c. 1939

Background imageShelves Collection: Wash-stand, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Edward A Darby

Wash-stand, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Edward A Darby
Wash-stand, 1935/1942

Background imageShelves Collection: Corner Cupboard, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Edward A Darby

Corner Cupboard, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Edward A Darby
Corner Cupboard, 1935/1942

Background imageShelves Collection: Bird Shelf, c. 1940. Creator: Majel G. Claflin

Bird Shelf, c. 1940. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Bird Shelf, c. 1940

Background imageShelves Collection: Hanging Wall Shelf, c. 1937. Creator: Majel G. Claflin

Hanging Wall Shelf, c. 1937. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Hanging Wall Shelf, c. 1937

Background imageShelves Collection: Brick-a-brack Shelf, c. 1936. Creator: Julie C Brush

Brick-a-brack Shelf, c. 1936. Creator: Julie C Brush
Brick-a-brack Shelf, c. 1936

Background imageShelves Collection: Concentration

Concentration
Antonio Grambone

Background imageShelves Collection: Mr. Valentino

Mr. Valentino
Antonio Grambone

Background imageShelves Collection: he

he
Samir Pajic

Background imageShelves Collection: I´ll bring you my heart

I´ll bring you my heart
Christine von Diepenbroek

Background imageShelves Collection: Critical Moment

Critical Moment
Karim Aboukelela

Background imageShelves Collection: 387282

387282

Background imageShelves Collection: The hall of names

The hall of names
Tomer Eliash

Background imageShelves Collection: вдруг, как в сказке, скрипнула дверь

вдруг, как в сказке, скрипнула дверь
Svetlana Pavlоvskaja

Background imageShelves Collection: Gear junky's Christmas morning

Gear junky's Christmas morning
Alessandro Petrini

Background imageShelves Collection: Knitting lady

Knitting lady
Monika Vanhercke

Background imageShelves Collection: Freud is still alive I

Freud is still alive I
Christine von Diepenbroek

Background imageShelves Collection: Freud is still alive III

Freud is still alive III
Christine von Diepenbroek

Background imageShelves Collection: Medical nightmare II

Medical nightmare II
Christine von Diepenbroek

Background imageShelves Collection: Green

Green
Doris Reindl

Background imageShelves Collection: In The Library

In The Library
Mike Darzi

Background imageShelves Collection: 1049489

1049489

Background imageShelves Collection: Livraria Lello

Livraria Lello
K|K - Carlos Costa

Background imageShelves Collection: Kuralsız

Kuralsız
Ali Ayer

Background imageShelves Collection: Framed windows

Framed windows
Harry Verschelden

Background imageShelves Collection: Raùl, the gluttonous

Raùl, the gluttonous
Fabi Art

Background imageShelves Collection: Chocolate collection

Chocolate collection
Dina Belenko

Background imageShelves Collection: 1244480

1244480

Background imageShelves Collection: Seltzer Bottles

Seltzer Bottles
Ugur Erkmen

Background imageShelves Collection: My beloved king

My beloved king
Gloria Salgado Gispert

Background imageShelves Collection: after the game - part 3

after the game - part 3
Rolf Endermann

Background imageShelves Collection: The lady and her shelfs

The lady and her shelfs
Marco Tagliarino




For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Exploring the Earth's Depths and Literary Heights: A Journey through Shelves" Embark on a captivating journey as we delve into the fascinating world of shelves. Just like an Earth's topographic and bathymetric map, shelves hold hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. Step into the enchanting Gallery of the Old Library, where ancient books whisper tales of forgotten times. Transport yourself back to a wet winter evening in Bloomsbury, c1935, alongside a book lover engrossed in literary wonders. The creator Fincham captures this magical moment perfectly. A playful dachshund perched on a bookshelf adds charm and warmth to any space. It reminds us that even amidst knowledge and wisdom, there is always room for joy and companionship. Witness history unfold as Winston Churchill immerses himself in his library at Chartwell Westerham Kent. His shelves brim with knowledge that shaped nations, reminding us of the power held within these humble structures. The Pharmacy artwork from 1912 takes us back to an era when remedies were stored neatly on shelves - each bottle holding secrets to heal both body and soul. In Halfway House, Rame Cornwall, meet a teenage barmaid who finds solace among rows of bottles lining her workplace's shelves. Her story reflects resilience amidst life's challenges. Travel across vast landscapes with Australia's topographic map displayed proudly on its shelf – showcasing nature’s beauty from coastlines to mountainscapes. Kellys Cellar in Belfast invites you into its cozy ambiance filled with laughter and camaraderie. Its well-stocked shelves bear witness to countless stories shared over pints throughout Northern Ireland’s rich history. Return once more to the Gallery of the Old Library where rows of Halloween masks await their moment under dimmed lights – reminding us that even behind masks lies untold mysteries awaiting discovery.