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What is a bookcase with doors called?

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What is a bookcase with doors called?
A bookcase with doors is also called a bookshelf, a bookstand, a cupboard or a bookrack. It is a close-sided unit that encases books and is designed to sit on the floor. On 1stDibs find a wide variety of antique, new and vintage bookcases today.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
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Scandinavian Modern Teak Bookshelf with Doors
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful quintessentially Scandinavian Modern teak bookshelf with four shelves, two of which are
Category

Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Collector's Bookshelf with glass and wooden doors in French oak, France
By Christophe Lecomte
Located in Landivy, FR
opening of the upper glass flap door is from down to up and the opening of the lower glass flap door is
Category

2010s French Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood, Oak

Japanese Taishō Period Open Bookshelf Sliding Doors, Curvy Shelf and Drawer
Located in Yonkers, NY
open bookshelf with wavy curving shelf, sliding doors and drawers. Created in Japan during the Taisho
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Bookcases

Materials

Cypress, Fabric

Julian Chichester Natural Vellum University Bookshelf
By Julian Chichester
Located in Basildon, London
bookshelf features a cabinet, with sliding doors to conceal a shelf, opening with inset circular handles in
Category

2010s English Bookcases

Materials

Animal Skin

Julian Chichester Natural Vellum University Bookshelf
By Julian Chichester
Located in Basildon, London
bookshelf features a cabinet, with sliding doors to conceal a shelf, opening with inset circular handles in
Category

2010s English Bookcases

Materials

Animal Skin

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