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English Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase with Upper Angled Book Trough
By Arthur Simpson
Located in London, GB
bookcase with through tenon details, an upper angular book trough perfect for storing books, CDs, and DVDs
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Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Antique Art Nouveau Mahogany Bookcase - Quality Book Trough Magazine Stand C1920
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Art Nouveau Mahogany Book Trough Stand, serving as a bookcase and magazine rack from around
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Early 20th Century Bookcases

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Wood

Antique quality Art Nouveau oak bookcase book trough stand C1910 Liberty
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique, high-quality Art Nouveau oak bookcase book trough stand circa 1910, crafted in the manner
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Early 20th Century Bookcases

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Wood

English Arts And Crafts Golden Oak Trough Table Top Bookcase Liberty Of London
By Liberty of London
Located in London, GB
English Arts And Crafts Golden Oak Trough Table Top Bookcase C.1910 Attributed to Liberty Of
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Great Looking 1910s Arts and Crafts Bookcase / Book Trough and Magazine Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and stylish European Arts & Crafts stand for reading material. If you are a collector of stylish, beautifully handcrafted and practical to use antiques from the Arts & Crafts e...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Antique and Rare Solid Beech Wood Three Tier Small Bookcase a.k.a. A Book Trough
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and seperable/demountable antique bookcase. This rare, three-tier and free standing
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Bookcases

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Wood, Beech

Large Antique English Oak Table Top Book Trough Rack Stand
By Harris Lebus
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine antique English Edwardian oak handmade tabletop book stand / book trough by the illustrious
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

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Oak

Pair of Antique Extending Novel Rests, English, Oak, Book Trough, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique extending novel rests. An English, oak book trough, dating to the
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Early 20th Century British Bookcases

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Oak

English Carved Mahogany Table Top Book Trough Rack Stand Bookends, C. 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine antique early 20th Century English mahogany carved book trough / book rack / book stand
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases

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Oak

Mid-20th Century English Tiger Oak Table Top Book Trough Rack Stand
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine vintage Mid-Century English tiger oak book trough / book rack / book stand, circa 1950. This
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Oak

George III English Antique Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III MAHOGANY DIMINUTIVE SECRETARY WITH BOOKCASE England, circa 1780 Item # 307PZN13W A
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Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases

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Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Book Stand, English, Magazine Rack, Canterbury, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
and warm caramel hues Boxwood 'arrow' inlay adds distinction throughout Angled book trough with a
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Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Large Art Deco Bakelite Book Trough by EBCO
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A fabulous 1930s Bakelite book trough by EBCO bookcase company, Made entirely of Bakelite, this
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Shelves

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Bakelite

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Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts Oak Window or Hall Seat with Large Pierced Hearts
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Benches

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Antique & Good Size Early 1900s Tiger Oak Revolving Bookcase on Original Wheels
Located in Lisse, NL
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Important & Unique Arts and Crafts Display / Drinks Cabinet by Napoleon Le Grand
By Napoleon le Grand
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Terracotta contemporary Ceramic Wall Light Made of local Clay, handcrafted
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Antique Stickley Brothers Style Arts and Crafts Mahogany Double Bookcase
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts double bookcase In the manner of Stickley Brothers By John D. Raab Chair Co. USA, circa 1900 Mahogany, with glass front doors. Measure...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Art Nouveau Oak Wall Shelf From Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This unique hanging shelf is from the Art Nouveau period from Germany around 1895. The shelf is hung on the wall with two original eyelets. The shelf was made of oak and is hand poli...
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Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Oak

Art Nouveau Oak Wall Shelf From Germany
Art Nouveau Oak Wall Shelf From Germany
H 16.54 in W 45.28 in D 8.86 in
19th Century Arts and Crafts Stained Glass Window
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Arts and Crafts Stained Glass Window This is a pretty and colourful Arts and Crafts Cast iron window, with stylised Flowers in stained glass, The window is long wit...
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Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Windows

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Stained Glass

Rare and Handcrafted Dutch Arts & Crafts Oak End Table, Plant Stand P.E.L.Izeren
By P.E.L. Izeren 1, Genneper Molen
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking design & excellent quality Dutch Arts & Crafts table with a wonderful patina. If you are a collector of beautifully handcrafted and stylish pieces from the Arts & Crafts er...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Pedestals

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Hardwood, Oak

Dutch Oak Sideboard Filing Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This very unusual sideboard was made from oak in the Netherlands ca 1930's. It features 4 compartments with sliding doors and 4 drawers with brass cup handles. It is in a very good r...
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Oak

Dutch Oak Sideboard Filing Cabinet, 1930s
Dutch Oak Sideboard Filing Cabinet, 1930s
H 30.52 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
Small Set Of Antique Apothecary Drawers, English, Pine, Countertop, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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Antique Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk with Built-In Bookcases
By Stickley Brothers
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An exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table with built-in bookcases In the style of Stickley By King Furniture USA, Circa 1900 Measures...
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Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Arts & Crafts or Late Victorian glass front single door bookcase cabinet In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Carved quarter sawn oak, with glass...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase, Circa 1900
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase, Circa 1900
H 55.75 in W 29.25 in D 14.5 in
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Double Bookcase, Circa 1900
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Edwardian Mahogany Book Trough / Stand
Located in Richmond, London, Surrey
Edwardian mahogany book trough / stand with shelf above and trough below, circa 1900
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Bookcases

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Mahogany

Antique Vintage Hand Carved Black Forest German Walnut Library Bookcase Trough
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Country House Library style hand carved walnut “Black Forest” non-adjustable table book Trough of
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Antique 19th Century German Edwardian Books

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Walnut

Antique Edwardian Bookcase / Book Trough
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made Edwardian period book trough. This was made in England, it dates from
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Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Bookcases

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Vintage English Carved Oak Cabinet Bookcase Bookshelf Trough Jacobean
Located in Shreveport, LA
Vintage English carved oak cabinet bookcase bookshelf trough Jacobean ~Direct from England
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Vintage 1920s British Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Antique Victorian 19th Century Satin Walnut Bookcase Book Trough
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Victorian 19th century inlaid satin walnut bookcase book trough, circa 1880
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Antique 1880s Victorian Bookcases

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Satinwood

Oak Book Trough
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak book trough, with V-shaped troughs and shelf raised on down swept legs. Terminating in ceramic
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Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Oak Book Trough
Oak Book Trough
H 35 in W 22 in D 11 in
Regency Style Mahogany Inlaid Book Trough
Located in Cheshire, GB
Regency style inlaid mahogany freestanding book trough, the trough above a single shelf and twin
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Early 20th Century British Bookcases

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Mahogany

Regency Style Mahogany Inlaid Book Trough
Regency Style Mahogany Inlaid Book Trough
H 36.5 in W 21.5 in D 12.5 in
Regency Style Mahogany Inlaid Book Trough
Located in Cheshire, GB
Regency style inlaid mahogany freestanding book trough, the trough above a single shelf and twin
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Early 20th Century British Bookcases

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Mahogany

Antique Irish Walnut Arts & Crafts Book Trough
Located in London, GB
An excellent mahogany breakfront sideboard in the antique Georgian style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930-50’s period. The quality is outstanding, this is ...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Antique Library Book Trough, English, Victorian, Regency Revival Bookshelf
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique library book trough, an English, Victorian, Regency revival mahogany bookshelf
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Revival Bookcases

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Mahogany

20th Century English Oak Book Trough Bookshelf Cane Bobbin Arts & Crafts Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from England, a charming antique English oak book shelf or “book trough” as the British call
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Cane, Oak

Vintage Book Trough, English, Pine, Novel Rack, Late 20th Century, Circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage book trough. An English, dark stained pine novel rack, dating to the late 20th
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Late 20th Century British Bookcases

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Antique Art Nouveau Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
Antique walnut Art Nouveau book trough bookcase with decorative metal panels on the fronts which I
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Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Bookcases

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Antique Art Nouveau Open Bookcase
Antique Art Nouveau Open Bookcase
H 87 in W 15.5 in D 11.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Book Stand, circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Big Flats, NY
cut-out D-handles with v-form trough upper and flat lower mortise and tenon shelves, circa 1910
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Antique Tiger Oak Bookstand, Arts + Crafts Magazine Stand, Scotland 1920, B2743
Located in Vancouver, BC
Solid oak Original finish Pair of shaped ends Single oak shelf on top Oak book trough below All
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Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Coromandel Library Book Trough Bookcase Holder
Located in Dublin, Ireland
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Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Books

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Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Coromandel Library Book Trough Bookcase Holder
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality early Victorian English well figured polished coromandel gentleman’s library adjustable table book holder, made by renowned Furniture Makers and Retaile...
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Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Books

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Brass

Art Deco Arts & Crafts Free Standing oak Book trough Magazine Rack, Stand 30s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
rack, stand. Wonderful condition Art Deco floor standing bookcase. Made in the UK probably by J G
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Magazine Racks and Stands

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Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Book Stand, Hall Table, Bookcase, Scotland 1910, H839
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique arts and crafts oak book stand, book rack, hall table, bookcase, Scotland 1910, H839
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Oak

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Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bookcase shelves or book Stand trough of inlaid mahogany from the Edwardian era
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Shelves

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Brass

Antique Art Nouveau Mahogany Bookcase Book Trough Stand
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality Art Nouveau mahogany bookcase, book trough or stand C1910. Solid and strong
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Antique Victorian 19th Century Mahogany Bookcase Book Trough
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality Victorian 19th century mahogany bookcase book trough, circa 1890. Solid and
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Mahogany

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Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
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Early 20th Century Bookcases

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Located in Lisse, NL
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Early 20th Century British Bookcases

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Beech

Rare Early 1900 Hand-Carved Book Trough or Bookcase Stand with Swan Necks
Located in Lisse, NL
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Early 20th Century French Empire Bookcases

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Brass

Excellent Arts & Crafts Three-Tier Small Bookcase or Book Trough of Solid Oak
Located in Lisse, NL
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Excellent and Good Size 1910s Arts & Crafts Two-Tier Oak Bookcase or Book Trough
Located in Lisse, NL
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Library Book Trough English Georgian Record Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian mahogany library book trough English Georgian record stand Antique Victorian
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Antique Late 19th Century Georgian Bookcases

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Mahogany

Antique English Mahogany Galleried Book Trough Desk Top Rack Bookends
Located in Pearland, TX
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Antique Book Trough, English, Satinwood Novel Rack, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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Small Antique Novel Rest, English, Apple Wood, Book Trough, Pokerwork, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique novel rest. An English, apple wood book trough with pokerwork decoration
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Handmade English Fruitwood 2 Tier Book Trough/Stand with Cane-Inserts
Located in New Orleans, LA
Handmade English fruitwood 2 tier book trough/stand with cane-inserts.
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Late 20th Century English Bookcases

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Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson Folk Art Carved Oak Desk Top Book Trough or Stand
By Robert Thompson
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This solid oak desk top book trough was made by the renowned English furniture maker Robert
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Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Bookcases

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Oak

Liberty & Co. a Sweet Little Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase with Stylised Cut-Outs
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Tibetan Bookshelf
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Originally an early grain trough this piece has been converted to a decorative book/display case
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Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Bookcases

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Wood

Tibetan Bookshelf
Tibetan Bookshelf
H 72 in W 14 in D 13 in
Antique Bookstand, English, Edwardian Mobile Book Shelf, Mahogany, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Classical urn shaped upstands supporting upper trough An appealing and useful book shelf. Solid joints
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Bookcases

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Mahogany Book Rack
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Presenting a fabulous and rare early 20th century American Nouveau book/ magazine trough/ console
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Vintage 1910s Chinoiserie Bookcases

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Wood

Antique Vintage Victorian Irish Mahogany Book Trough Bookcase Holder
Located in Dublin, Ireland
table book trough of good size proportions and exceptional quality, mid-19th century. Each well
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Antique 19th Century Irish Early Victorian Books

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Mahogany

Rare Mid-Century Modern Solid Cherrywood End or Side Table with Book Trough
Located in Lisse, NL
unique table and bookcase into one could be the perfect finish to a small area for reading, rest and
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Cherry

Rare Solid Wood Arts & Crafts End or Side Table with Book Trough / Books Rack
Located in Lisse, NL
bookcase into one could be the perfect finish to a small area for reading, rest and relaxation. However
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Side Tables

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Wood

Rare & Practical Art Deco Burl Walnut Wood End or Side Table / Book Trough 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
and possibly unique Art Deco table and bookcase into one could be the perfect finish to a small area
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Side Tables

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Walnut, Pine, Burl

Outstanding Pair of Oak Gothic Freestanding Book Troughs
Located in Stutton, GB
Outstanding pair of oak gothic freestanding book troughs, with one book trough, one book shelf
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Antique 1850s European Victorian Bookcases

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Oak

Small Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Edwardian Period Book Trough
Located in Darwen, GB
A small mahogany and satinwood inlaid Edwardian period book trough. Having a rectangular solid
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Antique Quality Art Nouveau Walnut Book Trough or Bookcase, circa 1910
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Antique quality Art Nouveau walnut book trough or bookcase, circa 1910. These are rare. Solid
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Unusual Antique Mahogany Book Trough
Located in Stutton, GB
Unusual antique mahogany book trough, with two book troughs one shelf, lovely shaped ends, standing
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Antique 1890s European Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

Unusual Antique Mahogany Inlaid Book Trough
Located in Stutton, GB
Unusual antique mahogany inlaid book trough with two book troughs one shelf, lovely shaped ends
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20th Century European Edwardian Bookcases

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Unusual Antique Mahogany Inlaid Book Trough
Unusual Antique Mahogany Inlaid Book Trough
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Bookcase Trough For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bookcase trough you’re looking for. Each bookcase trough for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and oak. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect bookcase trough — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right bookcase trough, those designed in Arts and Crafts, Victorian and Empire styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bookcase trough over the years, but those crafted by Robert Thompson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Bookcase Trough?

Prices for a bookcase trough start at $210 and top out at $2,654 with the average selling for $1,168.

Finding the Right bookcases for You

As long as curious people have collected stories, we have needed a place to stow them away and preserve them. When auction houses and book dealers proliferated by the late 17th century, the bibliophile was born. And, of course, as with any treasured objects, a book lover’s volumes were suddenly worthy of a luxurious display — enter the bookcase. Americans of means during the 19th century took to amassing art as well as rare books, and antique bookcases of the era, rife with hand-carved decorative accents and architectural motifs, were ideal for displaying their handsome leather-bound wares.

Although our favorite titles may change over the years, the functionality and beauty of their home within our home is timeless. Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, a bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover. Even those who don’t covet the perfect home library can benefit from an attractive display case, as bookcases can easily double as charming étagères

Contemporary and customizable options make it easier for you to find the perfect bookcase for your style and stacks. If you don’t wish to fill your storage piece so that your collection is snug within its confines, incorporate extra space to allow for additional displays and decorative objects. And by introducing a striking dark wood Art Deco bookcase or low-profile mid-century modern design by Paul McCobb into your living room, your signed first editions won’t be the only items making a statement. 

Find your dream bookcase on 1stDibs now.

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