Bookcases
1980s Italian Directoire Vintage Bookcases
Brass, Steel
19th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1980s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Resin
Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Bookcases
Walnut
2010s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Art Glass, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
1970s Dutch Brutalist Vintage Bookcases
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Bookcases
Wood
1860s Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Bookcases
Brass
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Brass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Bookcases
Steel
Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
Late 19th Century British Antique Bookcases
Rosewood
1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass, Iron
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
2010s Chinese Minimalist Bookcases
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Metal, Stainless Steel, Brass
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Mahogany
1990s British Bookcases
Oak
1950s European Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Brass
19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bookcases
Oak
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
Early 1900s British Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1960s Vintage Bookcases
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Mahogany
1760s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Bookcases
Bronze, Enamel
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Bookcases
Brass
Mid-19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Bookcases
Walnut
Late 19th Century Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Bookcases
Brass
19th Century English Antique Bookcases
Oak
1950s French Vintage Bookcases
Metal
20th Century Bookcases
Metal
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
1930s Polish Vintage Bookcases
Oak
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Bookcases
Brass, Lead
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Bookcases
Teak
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
20th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
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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