Bookcases
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Steel
1980s European Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Marble
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Aluminum
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass, Iron
1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Oak
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Aluminum
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Aluminum
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood, Teak
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Elm
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Elm
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Aluminum
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Steel
2010s Italian Classical Roman Bookcases
Concrete
2010s Italian Classical Roman Bookcases
Concrete
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases
Metal, Brass
2010s American Directoire Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Paint
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Steel
19th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases
Pine
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases
Metal, Brass
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Steel
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases
Wood, Oak
1810s German Biedermeier Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Bookcases
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood
1830s Antique Bookcases
Glass, Wood
1970s Dutch Brutalist Vintage Bookcases
Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
Late 20th Century Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak, Glass
20th Century Bookcases
Beech
1960s Swiss Vintage Bookcases
Cement
17th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Bookcases
Wood
19th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Brass
2010s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Art Glass, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
Early 19th Century American Colonial Antique Bookcases
Wood, Paint
Vintage and Antique Bookcases for Sale: Shop Art Deco Bookcases, Globe Wernicke Bookcases and Barrister Bookcases on 1stDibs
Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, an antique bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover.
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 decorative objects or collectibles, 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 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. 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 barrister bookcases, Globe Wernicke bookcases, bookcases with doors and other vintage and antique bookcases on 1stDibs now.
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