17th Oak Bookcase

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 17th oak bookcase for your home. Each 17th oak bookcase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and glass. If you’re shopping for a 17th oak bookcase, we have 19 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the 17th oak bookcase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each 17th oak bookcase bearing Baroque, Georgian or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Edward William Godwin each produced at least one beautiful 17th oak bookcase that is worth considering.

A 17th oak bookcase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $8,343, while the lowest priced sells for $2,652 and the highest can go for as much as $126,280.

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. 

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