Bookshelves With Glass Doors
Antique Carved Oak 3 Door Breakfront Bookcase, Display, Scotland 1910, H1032
Located in Vancouver, BC
finish
Has two tiers of glass fronted bookshelves on top
Slant front desk underneath that opens to reveal
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Vintage 1910s Scottish Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Stunning Hand Carved Dutch Renaisssance Oak Bookcase / Cabinet w. Glass Windows
Located in Lisse, NL
combination of the arched design of the upper parts of the doors with the antique glass panels and the lower
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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H 70.6 in W 45.2 in D 16.3 in
Mahogany Chippendale Style Block Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top
Located in Milford, NH
style, featuring a swan’s neck split pediment with flaming urn finials surmounting two arched glass
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Antique Late 19th Century American Chippendale Desks
Materials
Brass
Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius with wine cabinet, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
has 10 bookshelves. It has a cabinet with 2 sliding door (with behind a glass shelve), a cabinet with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 79.53 in W 94.49 in D 14.97 in
1930s Weimar Republic Bauhaus German Modernist Secretaire Bookcase Suite Walnut
By Georg Schoettle
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
two door cupboard with adjustable shelves. The third cabinet features four adjustable bookshelves
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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Bookcases
Materials
Nickel
H 63 in W 160.64 in D 15.75 in
20th Century Italian Pair of Walnut Shelves, Rosewood Cabinets by Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. The upper part is composed with a foldable door, detailed with a none-adjustable glass shelf. The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 80 in W 40.25 in D 17 in
Large Art Deco Cerused Oak Display Cabinet Bookcase circa 1940
Located in Shippensburg, PA
books stored within. The central door features a chromed rim around the glass door that cohesively ties
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20th Century European Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Stunning 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Secretaire Library Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
mahogany bookcase with glazed 2-door cabinet over a set of 14 oak lined drawers base with a fitted fall
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Antique 18th Century British George III Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 93.31 in W 63.39 in D 21.26 in
Rare Dutch Arts and Crafts Oak Bookcase w. Hand Carved Coromandel Owl Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
working lock and key. All glass panel doors are the original ones as well. We feel blessed that this rare
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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H 55.3 in W 66.5 in D 16.9 in
Antique & Good Size Early 1900s Tiger Oak Revolving Bookcase on Original Wheels
Located in Lisse, NL
glasses. Apart from being rare, stylish and beautiful this revolving bookcase with its great patina is
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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H 41.5 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
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Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular Teak wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
Floating modular 4 bay shelving system model FM Reolsystem. This ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Vintage Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) ca. 240 x 40 / 50 x 203 cm
Elevate your living space with this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true master...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak, Glass
H 79.93 in W 98.43 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Danish Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish rosewood modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s
Mid-Century Modern 3 bay shelving system model Cado. This is a original vintage floating bookcase designed ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
H 79.73 in W 96.07 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Secretary Desk with Bookcase
Located in Brea, CA
Vintage secretary desk
Good condition. Upholstered in a black and white floral toile inside.
Top has working locking key.
Drawers open and close with ease.
Minor scuffs and scrat...
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20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Wood
1958 Danish Teak Royal Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highly versatile and functional Cado wall unit in walnut by Danish designer Poul Cadovius.
We currently have many different Cado pieces in stock and can customize your order to incl...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Antique Victorian Open Breakfront Open Bookcase, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian oak open breakfront bookcase, Circa 1870 in date.
The breakfront top above a frieze, the solid oak superbly carved with rosettes, above thre...
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Danish Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) ca. 240 x 40 / 50 x 203 cm
Elevate your living space with this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true master...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 79.93 in W 94.49 in D 19.69 in
George III Glazed Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Batley, GB
A Georgian mahogany beurau bookcase with 4 long drawers raised on bracket feet. The desk fitted with a delicate interior retaining all its original drawers and keys. The astral glaze...
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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Bookcases
Materials
Wood
A Reupholstered Antique English Victorian Library Armchair
Located in London, GB
A large Victorian late 19th century Library chair, newly re upholstered in Velvet. The new fabric copying the original fabric design on the chair with two different tones in Green, P...
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Elegant Georgian style cabinet with classical pediment, geometric glazing bars over the twin doors with three adjustable shelves within, the lower section with a fall front, fully li...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Rosewood Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4215 A Victorian rosewood bookcase of diminutive proportions, having moulded outswept cornice above a pair of glazed doors enclosing height adjustable shelves and fitted with origi...
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Eastlake Victorian Chestnut 2 Door Bookcase China Cabinet with Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Chestnut 2 Door Bookcase China Cabinet with Drawers. Item features a carved backsplash, 5 adjustable wooden shelves, 2 swing glass doors, 2 drawers, unlock...
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut, Glass
H 74.5 in W 41 in D 13.5 in
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
Located in London, GB
The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels
by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti.
A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...
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Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Panelling
Materials
Wood, Pine
50 Piece Barzilay Walnut Wall Unit
By Barzilay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have over 50 pieces of this amazing Barzilay walnut wall unit with aluminum accents. Please contact us for custom pricing and visit our LA showroom to view in person.
The pric...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
National Trust John Locke Secretaire
Located in Asheville, NC
This very rare Kindel reproduction is part of The National for Historic Preservation Collection, The Cliveden desk and bookcase is truly a masterpiece. An outstanding example of the ...
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Mid-20th Century American Rococo Secretaires
Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Shelving system in teak designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark. This " Royal System" wall unit has 8 bookshelves. It has a cabinet with 2 sliding door (with a shelve on the insi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
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1960s Mid-Century Nathan Teak Book Case or Sideboard with Sliding Glass Doors
By Nathan
Located in London, GB
and bookshelves with glass doors.
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Vintage 1960s Great Britain (UK) Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 37.8 in W 48.04 in D 11.03 in
Large Modular Bookshelve Model Oscar
Located in Courbevoie, FR
sliding doors and a large box with glass doors.
6 small boxes with sliding glass doors.
All boxes have
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Vintage 1950s French Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Small Bookshelve or Vitrine Model Oscar
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Small library showcase "Oscar" designed in 1952 by Didier Rozaffy.
2 elements with sliding glass
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Vintage 1950s French Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Oscar Desk-Bookshelves by Didier Rozaffy, France circa 1950
By Didier Rozaffy
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
, interchangeable black and transparent glass doors, and a foldaway desk supported by a square-section tubular base
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Period 18th Century Secretaire with Original Paint, Glass and Hardware
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
. This piece features two glazed doors which open to bookshelves, beneath a fall front desk which opens
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Secretaires
Materials
Wood
H 77.56 in W 44.49 in D 21.66 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Style Freestanding Rosewood Wall Unit with Lights
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Madison, WI
right) Clear doors: W 32" x D 18" x H 33.5"
Glass shelves inside at at 12” and 23” Heights with lights
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 81 in W 99.5 in D 24.5 in
Geometric Cabinet Bookcase with Drop Down Desk by Johan Tapp for Gumps
By Johan Tapp, Gumps
Located in Palm Desert, CA
burl wood veneer and glass insert shelving. Bookshelves are unbacked, beautifully revealing the
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Italian Teak Wall Unit Sideboard Bookcase with Bar by Silvio Cavatorta
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Baambrugge, NL
, bookshelves and bar. This Mid-Century Modern design wall unit / sideboard /buffet /bookcase is made in the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 71.66 in W 119.3 in L 71.66 in
Midcentury Italian Wall Unit with Adjustable Teak Shelves and Cases
Located in Austin, TX
features: (One) case with pair glass doors (one) case with three large drawers (one) case with two small
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Stylish & Handcrafted 1920s Art Deco Open Bookcase of Oak Inlaid with Macassar
Located in Lisse, NL
wear on top (in the form of a few circular discolorations where a glass may have stood) this bookcase
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Macassar, Oak
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H 40.1 in W 46 in D 12.2 in
Oak Bureau Bookcase, England
Located in Culver City, CA
original glass, and two bookshelves within.
The bureau base has a drop down fall over three drawers
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Vintage 1930s English Country Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Leather, Oak
Egyptian Revival Crotch Mahogany and Maple Bar Library Bookcase Art Deco Style
Located in Dayton, OH
cabinet with bookshelves. Features mahogany with crotch front doors, great for use as bar back. Features
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Late 20th Century French Egyptian Revival Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
H 56.75 in W 46 in D 18.125 in
Large English Bookcase of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
moulding, two astragal glazed doors enclosing three adjustable bookshelves and the lower cabinet with two
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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Brass
18th Century Stunning Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Located in GB
secretaire bookcase . Well proportioned mahogany bookcase with glazed 2-door cabinet over a set of 14 oak
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Antique 1780s European George III Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Pair of Boulle Style Marquetry Napoleon III Vitrines Bookcases, France, 1855
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Napoleon III pair of vitrines bookshelves in Boulle style, each one has 2 front doors in beautiful
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Vitrines
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 63 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in
Mastercraft Illuminated Brass Display Cabinets, circa 1980, Pair Available
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
accents and four glass doors, these display cabinets have antique mirrored backs and adjustable clear
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Materials
Brass
H 84.25 in W 33 in L 84.25 in
Antique Georgian Period Library Bookcase
Located in London, GB
bookshelves which side in & out on inset grooves. There are original brass beadings attached to the doors on
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Antique 1790s English George III Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
French Louis XV Style Antique Bookcase Cabinet Bookshelf by Schmit & Cie
Located in Shippensburg, PA
. The doors open easily with an original key to give access to the bookshelves, these adjustable using a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Fabric, Glass, Kingwood
Vintage Bamboo Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
features the top and sides covered with rattan and two framed bamboo doors with clear glass that opens and
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Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Lacquer, Glass, Wood
19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
proportioned mahogany bookcase with astragal glazed 2-door cabinet over a fitted fall-front secretaire writing
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Irish Chippendale Walnut Breakfront Bookcase, Strahan & Co.
By Robert Strahan
Located in Shippensburg, PA
gilt-tooled leather drape under each shelf. The lower section features a pair of bevelled glass door
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Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Pine, Walnut, Glass
Wall Unit attributed to Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish hanging cabinet with glass doors and two bookshelves. The price is for the whole wall unit.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Pair Long Low Norwegian Teak Bookshelf
Located in Pasadena, CA
set on two pedestal bases. The shelves are slotted for glass doors which can be provided on request
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Bookcase / Wall Unit / in Teak by S Form, 1960s
By S Form
Located in Portland, OR
divider having an enclosed unit to the top with a pair of sliding glass doors, below are three geometric
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 66.5 in W 42 in D 14 in
Renaissance Revival Victorian Glazed and Carved Walnut Cabinet or Bookcase
Located in Milford, NH
glazed glass doors with molded surrounds and centre carved crest decorations, which open to a painted
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Oak Pharmacy Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
glass doors and six lower oak doors with interior shelving in top and bottom. The 12 foot wide cabinet
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Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique William IV Mahogany Bookcase
Located in London, GB
original condition. The top section has two glazed doors with shaped top mouldings on the glass and there
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Antique 1830s English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique George IV Mahogany Bookcase
Located in London, GB
condition, right down to the hand blown glass. George IV furniture date from the 1820s-1830s period and is
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Antique 19th Century English George IV Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Secretaire Bookcase, Scottish, Mahogany, Cabinet, Victorian, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
panel doors close with a brass dust strip
Brass keyhole escutcheon with working lock and key
Opens to
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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
H 81.89 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in
Antique Oak Bookcase, Library Bookcase, Tiger Oak Bookshelves, 1870, B1043
Located in Vancouver, BC
Flared molded cornice above
Four large glass doors with rounded molding
Each section fitted with four
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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Early 1900s Gothic Revival Tall Bookcase/ Cabinet with Stained Glass Windows
Located in Lisse, NL
make this handcrafted, four-door bookcase an absolute joy to own, use and to look at. The combination
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Bookcases
Materials
Stained Glass, Oak
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H 83.5 in W 31.5 in D 11.8 in
1960s, Poul Cadovius Teak with Brass Detail Book Case with Vitrine by Cado
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
vitrine with harden glass sliding doors and harden shelf inside.
The overall condition is very good
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 77.56 in W 33.08 in D 17.33 in
Small Arts and Crafts Bookcase w. Beveled Glass and Geometric Pattern Inlay
Located in Lisse, NL
inlay is still as good as the day it was made and the doors still open and shut perfectly as well. The
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Macassar, Oak, Satinwood
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H 41.1 in W 23.6 in D 9.45 in
Unique Arts and Crafts Bookcase w. Original Glass and Written Ebonized Saying
Located in Lisse, NL
all 42 antique glass panels still intact and it even comes with the original and working lock and key
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Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
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H 75.5 in W 55 in D 13.7 in
Pair of Mastercraft Brass Vitrines
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in Hanover, MA
early 1970's with distinctive design elements including brass detail actually applied to the glass doors
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Materials
Brass
Danish Wall Unit in Teak, 1960s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
with several storage facilities. There are two cupboards with glass sliding doors and several shelves
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mastercraft Illuminated Brass Display Cabinets, circa 1980, Pair Available
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
accents and four glass doors, these display cabinets have antique mirrored backs and adjustable clear
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Materials
Brass
H 84.25 in W 33 in D 16 in
Mastercraft Illuminated Brass Display Cabinets, circa 1980, Pair Available
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
accents and four glass doors, these display cabinets have antique mirrored backs and adjustable clear
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Materials
Brass
H 84.25 in W 33 in D 16 in
Pair of Antique Georgian Style English Secretary Bookcases
Located in Morristown, NJ
single hinged glazed mullion door, opening to 3 blue painted bookshelves, above a break-fronted case with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Victorian Eastlake Spoon Carved Burl Walnut Cylinder Secretary
Located in Big Flats, NY
drawers and below double glass door bookshelves, bronze pulls, spoon carved floral accents, circa 1880
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Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Desks
Materials
Bronze
Antique Walnut Display Cabinet, Chippendale Style, Breakfront Bookcase, B2437
Located in Vancouver, BC
Four original glass doors, all of which can be locked with key
The inside bookshelves are all
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Vintage 1920s Scottish Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 49.5 in W 60 in D 15 in
Italian Ebonized Oak Bookshelves
Located in Firenze, IT
Oak Ebonized Bookshelves With Central Bar Cabinet with Black Glass Door, Mirrored glass inside
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Vintage 1950s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Mirror
Ebonized Inlaid Victorian Breakfront Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
The center inlaid cabinet door flanked by two glass bookshelves all topped with marble. Gilt
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Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Glass, Paint, Amboyna
Danish Modern Teak Hutch by a. Jensen, circa 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, A. Jensen & Son
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
attractive shapely trim and sculpted form base. Features sliding smoked glass doors and adjustable shelving
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Smoked Glass, Teak
Antique Globe-Wernicke Mahogany Modular Bookcases
By Globe Wernicke
Located in London, GB
excellent condition. Each shelf has a bevelled glass door which opens up and tucks in the top of the shelves
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Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Storage Barrister Cabinet / Bookcase Three-Section Grey Steel with Glass Front
Located in Madison, WI
when open. Clean, sliding door fronts work perfectly. Usage: Bookshelves behind glass for study, living
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Steel
H 62.5 in W 33 in D 13 in
Storage Barrister Cabinet or Bookcase Three-Sections of Steel with Glass Fronts
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Madison, WI
, sliding door fronts work perfectly. Usage: Bookshelves and files behind glass for study, living room
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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Steel
H 62.5 in W 33 in D 13 in
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Bookshelves With Glass Doors For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of bookshelves with glass doors is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, glass and metal, all bookshelves with glass doors available were constructed with great care. Bookshelves with glass doors have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Arts and Crafts, Georgian and mid-century modern bookshelves with glass doors are consistently popular styles. Many bookshelves with glass doors are appealing in their simplicity, but Georg Schoettle, Glas Italia and Nendo produced popular bookshelves with glass doors that are worth a look.
How Much are Bookshelves With Glass Doors?
Prices for bookshelves with glass doors can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, bookshelves with glass doors begin at $1,028 and can go as high as $20,200, while the average can fetch as much as $7,539.
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 Bookshelves With Glass Doors
- What is a beveled glass door?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021Beveled glass door has edges that give it the name. The word 'beveled' refers to cuts made at angles less than 90 degrees. Find a variety of vintage and antique beveled glass doors on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A bookcase with glass doors is also called a barrister bookcase. Designed in a cabinet style, these bookcases’ glass doors protect books and collectibles from gathering dust and allow guests to peruse your treasured volumes. The name “barrister” owes to the legal profession — barristers are experts in case law in England and traditionally required numerous law books for reference purposes to travel from chamber to chamber, and the sturdy and portable cabinets that were used to do so earned this nickname. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary bookcases from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A curio cabinet is a type of cabinet with glass doors on it. The purpose of a curio cabinet is to display all your curiosities, such as porcelain figures or your favorite china collection. On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique curio cabinets from top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022It depends, some doors have panels that can include stained glass but not necessarily all doors. The ideal doors for stained glass are doors that contain a windowpane that can be swapped out. Shop a selection of doors on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The cost of a sliding glass door depends on material, sizes and installation costs. Therefore, the total cost of a sliding glass door fluctuates. You can expect to pay anywhere from $1,000 to $5,000 for sliding glass doors.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022It depends, some cabinets have glass installed within them or are customizable to fit glass panels into their doors. Glass cabinets are a great way to proudly display collectible sculptures, rare books or decorative objects, and these furnishings add an open look to any room of your home. Shop a wide collection of cabinets, with and without glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The cost of a sliding glass door depends on material, sizes and installation costs. Therefore, the total cost of a sliding glass door fluctuates. You can expect to pay anywhere from $1,000 to $5,000 for sliding glass doors.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The type of glass door used for exterior doors is a toughened glass, also known as tempered glass. A tempered glass offers resistance to heat that is five times better than ordinary glass. It protects against harmful UV rays and shows high resilience against impact. It’s also called safety glass. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage and antique exterior doors.
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Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
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Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.
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In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
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