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Chinese Book Cabinet, circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
A stunning and unusual Chinese book cabinet with beautiful red lacquer and extraordinary carvings
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Elm, Pine, Lacquer
Chinese Triple Bat Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This book cabinet was likely originally commissioned for a scholar's study to store important texts
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Book Cabinets, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this pair of tall book cabinets was once used in a scholars' studio
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Low Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, Ming Dynasty
Located in Chicago, IL
this 19th century book chest. Expertly constructed in China's Shanxi province, the low cabinet
Category
Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered display cabinet from Shanxi province was crafted in the mid-19th century using
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered display cabinet from Shanxi province was crafted in the mid-19th century using
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Decorative Antique Print of a Book Cabinet and Library by Wolff '1740'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Cabinet en Bibliothecque (..) - Bücher-Cabinet (..)'. Print of a book cabinet
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Mid-18th Century Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Paper
H 13.59 in W 21.46 in D 0.02 in
George III Mahogany and Satinwood Book Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
Finely constructed with choice veneers with crossbanded top with brass 3/4 gallery over a pair of paneled doors with a pair of opposing doors with pleated fabric, each corner with re...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Biedermeier walnut and Ebonized Wood Glass Door Book Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Biedermeier (19th Century) walnut bookcase / display cabinets featuring oval glass front
Category
19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut, Ebony
Chinese Red Lacquer Book Cabinet, c. 1700
Located in Chicago, IL
inimitable rich finish. Like many low cabinets from this era, the chest sits up on a platform designed to
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Inlaid 19c. False-front Book Cabinet/End Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cabinet with false front, having its top and sides decorated in geometric parquetry; locking hinged
Category
19th Century French Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Wood
Chippendale Fretted Open Cabinet
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
bedside or drawing room dwarf book cabinet. The Chippendale Fretted Open Cabinet is hand-polished with
Category
16th Century British Neoclassical Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
English 1840s Mahogany Cabinet with Leather Faux Books and Foliage Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany faux book cabinet from the mid 19th century, with foliage décor, brass inlay
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 37.75 in W 42 in D 17.5 in
Antique Library Display Vitrine Cabinet Dutch 18th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful 18th century Dutch rococo period Book cabinet ,Vitrine in original patina? Cabinet for a
Category
Early 1800s English Rococo Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French 18th Century Louis XV Style Provincial - Country French Armoire Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
- Bibliotheque - Bookcase. The twin-door vitrine or book cabinet with three wooden shelves and chicken-wire
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 98 in W 61 in D 22 in
20th Century British Colonial Bookcase with Bottom Storage
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressively-scaled book cabinet was made from solid Teak wood and dates to the 1940's. During
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Teak
English George III Style Book/Display Cabinet
Located in Wilson, NC
English George III Style Book/Display Cabinet has the original broken arch cornice that has carved
Category
1920s English George III Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Unusual German Neoclassical Cabinet with Faux-Book Spine Decorated Door
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An unusual and decorative cabinet of architectural form with one faux-book spine decorated door
Category
Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 56.7 in W 22.84 in D 19.3 in
Antique English Two Piece Walnut Buffet Storage Cabinet or Book Shelf
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique English Two Piece Walnut Buffet Storage Cabinet or Book Shelf.
Category
1820s British Colonial Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
A British Colonial Teak Wood Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
This monumental antique book cabinet was made from solid teak wood and dates to the early 1900's
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Teak
A British Colonial Bookcase with Bottom Storage
Located in Chicago, IL
This large antique book cabinet was made from solid teak wood and dates to the early 1900's. During
Category
Early 20th Century British Colonial Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Teak
C. 1900 British Raj Burmese Bookcase From Solid Teak
Located in Chicago, IL
This large antique book cabinet was made from solid teak wood and dates to the early 1900's. During
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Teak
18th Century Book Case
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Antique 18th century solid wooden primitve book case.
beautiful 'rough' antique book case or
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Wood
18th Century Biedermeier Commode / Drawer Cabinet with Book Matching Oak Drawers
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Scandinavian craftsman commode / drawer cabinet with book matching front in oak veneer
Category
Early 18th Century Scandinavian Biedermeier Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Pine
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 16.54 in
Satinwood Revolving Book Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Satinwood revolving book table the rectangular top with a molded edge. Raised up on fluted support
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Satinwood
English Pine Book Shelf
Located in Wilson, NC
This pine book shelf has a heavy shaped molding supporting the top and has reeded front shaped
Category
1870s English Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Brass
1800s Victorian Book Stand Reticulated
Located in North Miami, FL
1800s English Victorian book stand, oak bookshelves on a reticulated, incised iron base and castors.
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Metal
English Mahogany Book/Display Case
Located in Wilson, NC
This English mahogany book/display case has the original lock and key and retains the original
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Side Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
, wonderful as book table a fantastic small antique cabinet.
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Free Standing Biedermeier Book Shelf
Located in New York, NY
A fine free standing Biedermeier shelf.
Cherrywood with carved details.
Category
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Cherry
Antique Pine Book Shelf, Wabi Sabi , Scandinavia 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Beautiful antique book shelf in pine. Handcrafted by a Norwegian cabinetmaker in the mid 1800s.
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Category
19th Century Norwegian Romantic Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Wabi Sabi Antique Pine Book Shelf, Scandinavia 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Beautiful antique book shelf in pine. Handcrafted by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the mid 1800s.
A
Category
19th Century Swedish Romantic Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Rustic Pine Wall Hanging Book Shelf
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Rustic Pine Wall Hanging Book Shelf
This charming little shelf unit, has 3 waterfall shelves
Category
1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Regency Rosewood Book Stand, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
Regency rosewood book stand
An early 19th century Regency rosewood double sided table book stand
Category
19th Century English Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Italian Renaissance Wrought Iron Book Stand
Located in New York, NY
Italian Renaissance-style (19th/20th Century) wrought iron revolving table top book stand with
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century oak book press cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century oak book press cupboard circa 1800.
One piece georgian book press made from
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Oak
English Regency Metamorphic Book Case -Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
drawer fronts are enlivened with crotch mahogany veneers that are match booked across the front. This
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid book rack
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid book rack having a quality mahogany book rack holding
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Continental Mahogany Side Cabinet
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3931, an attractive Continental side cabinet in mahogany, having caddy top above frieze drawer
Category
1880s French Victorian Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English Coromandel Bronze Mounted Book Holder
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a rare and striking little book holder, with beautiful coromandel wood and brass mounts. It
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
English Satinwood Console Cabinet
Located in Wilson, NC
The top of this English satinwood console cabinet has book matched quarter panels that are cross
Category
1910s English Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Queen Anne Display Cabinet Walnut
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Walnut Queen Anne Style Display Cabinet.
This Cabinet Stands Upon Cabriole Legs With Carved Feet
Category
1920s Queen Anne Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Pinewood Book Shelf - Antique Cupboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. This early 19th Century furniture is perfect to display collections or to be used as a book shelf. Wear
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Dutch Side Cabinet, 18th Century
Located in Southall, GB
side table, a book stand or a bedside cabinet.
The cabinet is a very good original colour and made
Category
18th Century Dutch Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Continental Mahogany One Drawer Cabinet
Located in Wilson, NC
Continental mahogany one drawer cabinet, the top with book match flame mahogany veneer and cross
Category
1860s German Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century German Biedermeier Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century German burr elm Biedermeier cabinet. Two sections, both fitted with shelves and an old
Category
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Pine
Queen Anne Commode Walnut Side Cabinet
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Brass Ring Pull Handles.
The Central Doors Opening to Reveal 1 Shelf.
The Top of the Cabinet Having Book
Category
1920s Queen Anne Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
George II Walnut Cabinet on Chest
Located in Flower Mound, TX
A very nice and rare George II walnut cabinet on chest, the top section with mirror paneled door
Category
1740s English Georgian Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
French Side Cabinet Empire Commode Satinwood
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Mounts.
The Top of the Cabinet Having Book Matched Quartered Veneers and Crossbanding.
This Cabinet is of
Category
Early 1900s French Provincial Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Wooden Faux Leather Bound Book Storage Box
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic and practical vintage box that resembles faux leather bound books made out of wood. Acquired at a Palm Beach estate
Category
Early 20th Century American Bohemian Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Wood
19thc Original Painted Book Shelf or Sage Green
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This grungy original painted sage green book or collectors shelf is in good sturdy condition. This
Category
Early 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th Early 19th Century Georgian China or Book Press
Located in Charleston, SC
18th- early 19th century Georgian mahogany china or book press on original French feet. Two part
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
19thc Original Blue Painted Bucket Bench / Book Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc bucket bench came from a farmhouse in Pennsylvania. It is all original blue painted worn and aged surface. It could also be used as a bookshelf or shelf unit in your count...
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Rare 1920's music/book/lectern stand with storage
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and rare Music/book stand, it is made of solid oakwood, the top is adjustable, I have
Category
1920s North American Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Large Antique English Oak Table Top Book Trough Rack Stand
By Harris Lebus
Located in Pearland, TX
British cabinet making firm of Harris Lebus, circa 1910. This beautiful book rack is a nice large size
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Fine Carved and Ebonized Bar Cabinet
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid bar cabinet designed in the 1920s, of fine Italian craftsmanship, with great mastery of
Category
1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mahogany Bureau Cabinet After Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary Irish bureau cabinet was crafted based on a design for a desk and bookcase drawn
Category
18th Century Irish Chippendale Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
French Elm & Marble Cabinet Louis XVI Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Elm & Marble Cabinet Louis XVI Style
A striking cabinet featuring a variegated red, white
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Rare Regency Mahogany Collectors / Folio Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
A finely crafted piece with a rectangular top with leather inset and ratcheting book stand over a
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Regency Brass-Inlaid Rosewood Secretaire Cabinet
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
‘Lady’s Secretary’ and featured in Thomas Sheraton’s, ‘Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer’s Drawing Book’, 1791
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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Antique Book Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique book cabinets available for sale. The range of distinct antique book cabinets — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. Antique book cabinets have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Georgian antique book cabinets are consistently popular styles. Antique book cabinets have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Roycroft, Gillows of Lancaster & London and Globe Wernicke are consistently popular.
How Much are Antique Book Cabinets?
Antique book cabinets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,650, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $55,000.
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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 Antique Book Cabinets
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022For an item to be considered antique, it needs to be 100 years or older. It can be tricky to determine the age of a cabinet on your own. The best way to determine the value and age of your china cabinet is to work with a certified appraiser. You’ll find expertly vetted antique china cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021How much an antique china cabinet is worth depends on the style of the cabinet, age and condition. Any additional features/decorative touches might increase the worth of the cabinet. That is, a cabinet with hand painting or carving will cost more in general. Also, the older the cabinet, the more its value. An antique china cabinet can be purchased for $1500 onwards. Find a collection of antique china cabinets today on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How much an antique record player cabinet is worth depends on a variety of factors. The age, materials, maker and condition all impact value. If the record player remains inside the cabinet, and whether or not it is operational will also affect the price you can expect to receive for it. Having the cabinet evaluated by a certified appraiser is a simple way to find out how much your piece is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of record players.
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