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Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Gae "Short" Bookcase with Leather Top
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Low and double-sided version of the Gae bookcase in Canaletta walnut and leather with metal supports available in bronze-gold, lead and burnished finishes. Equipped with openable box...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century Mahogany & Marquetry Revolving Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An attractive 19th century mahogany revolving bookcase with slatted sides, marquetry inlaid top with a chequered cross banded moulded edge, above two-tiered bookshelf with quarter se...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany Revolving Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An attractive 19th century mahogany revolving bookcase with slatted sides, marquetry and crossbanded inlaid top, moulded edge, above two-tiered bookshelf with quarter sections divide...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Walnut Revolving Bookcase by Maple & Co London Paris
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An attractive 19th century mahogany revolving bookcase by Maple & Co. London Paris with slatted sides, brass gallery top, moulded edge, above two-tiered bookshelf with quarter sectio...
Category
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Fine 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bureau Bookcase in Maple
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A fine 19th century French Louis-Philippe period maple & mahogany bureau bookcase. Shaped moulded sides and cornice above a pair of shaped glazed doors with adjustable shelves, above...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Materials
Maple
Very Fine 18th Century George I Period Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
short and two long drawers, on bracket feet. Beautiful patina. Great quality. A good piece of early
Category
Antique Early 18th Century British George I Bookcases
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
Large Set of 3 Antique Oak Globe Wernicke Bookcases
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A large set of 3 solid oak antique Globe Wernicke 7 section bookcases. Moulded cornice top above 5 glazed sections with original glass doors, original mechanism and original brass kn...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique 18th Century George III Period Light Oak Country House Bureau Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
, compartments and leather surface, with a straight apron running along the top, with two short oak lined drawers
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 79.93 in W 44.1 in D 20.08 in
19th Century Country House Pine Display Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A late 19th century Gothic revival country house stained pine two door glazed bookcase or display cabinet. Moulded cornice above a pair of large stunning astragal glazed doors which ...
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Pine
19th Century William IV Period Open Low Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A small fine 19th century William IV period solid mahogany open low library bookcase. The rectangular well figured mahogany moulded rounded top surmounted by an ornate fretted brass ...
Category
Antique 19th Century British William IV Bookcases
Materials
Wood
18th Century George III Secretaire Library Bookcase by Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A magnificent late 18th century, George III period six door breakfront library bookcase. Constructed in the finest quality figured mahogany, having a moulded cornice above six astrag...
Category
Antique 18th Century British George III Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 99.22 in W 133.86 in D 25.2 in
Early 19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An exceptional fine early 19th century, Regency period brass, mahogany, satinwood and boxwood inlay secretaire bookcase. The upper section with a surmounted by an ornate fretted bras...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood
19th century Swedish Display Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
glazed panels raised on short tapered carved feet.
Stockholm, Sweden ca. 1880
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
Stunning 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Secretaire Library Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
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Category
Antique 18th Century British George III Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 93.31 in W 63.39 in D 21.26 in
Stunning quality 19th Century French Walnut & Ebony Library Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A superb quality and exceptional French mid-19th century solid walnut and ebonized three door bibliotheque or library bookcase. With tall moulded cornice above three ebonized trim gl...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Ebony, Oak, Walnut
H 106.3 in W 82.29 in D 17.13 in
Stunning Painted 4 Door Secretaire Library Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An early 20th century, good quality painted mahogany 4-door secretaire breakfront library bookcase, the moulded cornice above four astragal glazed doors, opening to adjustable shelve...
Category
Early 20th Century British Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Paint
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning quality 18th century, George III period mahogany bureau bookcase retaining the original patina. Well proportioned mahogany bookcase with moulded cornice above a pair of as...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Bookcases
Materials
Brass
19th Century England Victorian Mahogany Corner Cupboards Bookcase, 1850s
Located in Roma, RM
one side fixed shelves, on the other side movable shelves. The cabinet has an "L" shape, short side
Category
Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Corner Cupboards
Materials
Mahogany
H 85.44 in W 56.7 in D 26.38 in
Kawakami Antique Finish Solid Oak Cabinet with Leather Doors
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
leather doors and cabinet handles from Bacman and Berglund.
This cabinet is not short on fine details
Category
2010s Canadian Anglo-Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Maison Jansen, Bookcase, Painted Beige Wood, Gold Gilt, Silver Mirror, 1950s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
a conforming cabinet raised on short fluted legs. The secondaries of oak construction. By Maison
Category
Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Glass
H 84 in W 75.5 in D 20 in
Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
opening to reveal a fully fitted interior, with pigeon short drawers and central cupboard. with candle
Category
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Waring and Gillows breakfront bookcase
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Salisbury, GB
base section with the finely carved edge stands on short claw and ball cabriole legs. It has 4 panel
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Amorph Flux modern wall mounted shelf red color lacquer
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
selecting colors, finishes, and modifying the furniture’s design.
Amir Habibabadi is nothing short of a
Category
2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Poul Cadovius 'Abstracta' Free-Standing Shelf in Steel and Glass
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Glendale, AZ
modular. Can be taken apart and made shorter or taller. Use them individually to display your treasures
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Georgian Bureau Bookcase Mahogany Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Short and 3 Long Drawers.
Each Drawer having front to back Oak Linings and Original Brassware.
The
Category
Vintage 1980s Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Amorph Ziggurat Bookshelf solid wood, walnut and natural stained
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design.
Amir Habibabadi is nothing short of a visionary. He developed his perspective and unique
Category
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Antique Pair Edwardian Inlaid Satinwood Bookcases by Maple & Co Early 20th C
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
urns with ebonised banding, and the bookcases are raised on tapering short legs over decorative carved
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood
H 88.59 in W 45.28 in D 19.69 in
George I Inlaid Burl Walnut Double Done Bureau Bookcase circa 1720
Located in New York, NY
, enclosing a fitted interior, including a well above too short, and too long drawers, raised on bracket feet
Category
Antique 1720s English George I Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Circa 1780 George III Period Bureau Bookcase, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Danish Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
configured as a 2 bay unit by placing the two short uprights on top of each other. The two cabinets each have
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
H 79.73 in W 96.07 in D 18.9 in
French Gilt Brass Mounted Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
large bevelled glass doors enclosing four adjustable shelves with two short draws below. All raised up
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
George II Mahogany Bureau Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Lymington, GB
.
Below is an arrangement of three long and three short cockbeaded drawers. The outer short drawers
Category
Antique 18th Century English George II Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Queen Anne Walnut Double Dome Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Lymington, GB
cabinets of this form.
Literature:
See Ralph Edwards CBE, FSA, 'The Shorter Dictionary of English
Category
Antique 1710s Queen Anne Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Very rare MOP bookcase / room divider by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
while the short sides are completed with solid, shaped wood. The woods follow one another casually and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 53.15 in W 11.42 in D 85.44 in
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
desired without the use of tools.
The two short uprights can also be placedon either side of the system
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 66.93 in W 64.57 in D 11.82 in
English George II Style Chest of Drawers, Bookcase and Drop Down Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
middle desk over three short drawers and two long drawers, (fitted with brass rollers) and flanked by
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English George II Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Danish rosewood modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
bookends
This 4 bay can be configured as a 3 bay unit by placing the two short uprights on top of each
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
H 79.73 in W 127.96 in D 18.9 in
Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
equilibrium, this bookcase is nothing short of a manifesto for Cassina’s design and construction capabilities
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Early 19th Century French Charles X Period Mahogany Bookcase or Vitrine
Located in Fayetteville, AR
A unique piece from a short period of time in French furniture making, this early nineteenth
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Fruitwood, Mahogany
Antique George III Period Mahogany Display Bookcase
Located in London, GB
cupboard doors below, supported on short turned feet.
For further information, this bokcase was owned by
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Sheraton Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Early 18th Century Solid Walnut English Bureau Bookcase
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
fall, two short and two long
drawers with replacement brass plate handles raised on original
shaped
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XV Painted Display Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
paneling of the doors, richly carved apron on short carved cabriole legs.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
Dutch Rococo Burl Walnut Bookcase Cabinet w glass doors Approx. 1770
Located in Kastrup, DK
cornice molding above two glazed doors, the lower section with two short drawers above two long drawers of
Category
Antique 1770s Dutch Rococo Bookcases
Materials
Walnut, Glass
H 93.71 in W 72.45 in D 18.12 in
Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Black Stained Wood by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
equilibrium, this bookcase is nothing short of a manifesto for Cassina’s design and construction capabilities
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Wood by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
equilibrium, this bookcase is nothing short of a manifesto for Cassina’s design and construction capabilities
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Painted Italian Secretary Bookcase
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
section has a slant front over three graduated drawers and a shaped apron, all raised on short cabriole
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century Irish Georgian Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Dublin, IE
astragal glazed doors containing adjustable shelves with fitted secretaire drawer flanked by two short
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Irish Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Venetian Burl Patchwork Bookcase Cabinet Narrow Server
Located in Forney, TX
, over hand carved walnut scalloped skirt, rising elegantly on short cabriole legs, ending in trifid feet
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Beech, Maple, Olive, Walnut, Burl
George II Mahogany Bookcase
Located in London, GB
glazing bars. The base with a baize-lined brushing slide above three short and three long drawers on
Category
Antique 18th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
George I Walnut Double Dome Bookcase on Chest
Located in Cheltenham, GB
.
This remarkable piece is further elevated by its base, which comprises two short over three long oak
Category
Antique 1710s British George I Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Charles X Period Palisander Vitrine, Bookcase
Located in Fayetteville, AR
A unique piece from a short period of time in French furniture making, this early nineteenth
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Fruitwood, Palisander
Amorph Luxor Bookcase with Solid Walnut and Gold Finish
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design.
Amir Habibabadi is nothing short of a visionary. He developed his perspective and unique
Category
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Paint
Outstanding Quality Antique George II Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
a fitted interior and a leather writing surface above 2 short and 3 long oak lined drawers with
Category
Antique 18th Century English George II Bookcases
Materials
Other
Willy Guhl Fatboy Hourglass Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Willy Guhl concrete diabolo planter. Short and fat. Rarer model. Great condition and coloring. Only
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Bookcases
Materials
Cement
19th Century French Louis XVI Neoclassical Mahogany Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque
Located in Dallas, TX
relatively short height of the piece, the casework features stately neoclassical architecture inspired by
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
Very Rare and Fine Early 19th Century Georgian Inlaid Bureau Bookcase
Located in Dublin, IE
locking door flanked with four cubby holes, two long drawers and six short drawers. Supported on base with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Outstanding Quality Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
the bureau full opening to reveal a serpentine shaped fitting interior above 2 short and 3 long oak
Category
Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 73.23 in W 24.41 in D 19.1 in
Vintage Modern Small Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century rustic short bookcase featuring three shelves in rich wood grain.
Please confirm item
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Large Czechoslovakian Modernist Oak and Walnut Freestanding Wall Unit by Jitona
Located in Brooklyn, NY
(including one that is half drawers/half open storage), three long glass fronted cabinets, two shorter
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
H 105.38 in W 171 in D 16 in
Book case "Bokvagga/Book crib" by Bruno Mathsson , Sweden 1941, elm and beech
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
a master cabinet maker.[2] After a short time of education in school, he started to work in his
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Beech, Elm
H 10.04 in W 19.69 in D 10.63 in
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Short Bookcases For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of short bookcases for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and walnut, all short bookcases available were constructed with great care. There are 210 antique and vintage short bookcases for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Short bookcases have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of short bookcases to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern short bookcases are of considerable interest. Large short bookcases can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller short bookcases available at 1stDibs — each spanning 10 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Cappellini, Nendo and Jan Van Der Togt each produced beautiful short bookcases that are worth considering.
How Much are Short Bookcases?
Prices for short bookcases can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, short bookcases begin at $385 and can go as high as $969,714, while the average can fetch as much as $5,119.
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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