Victorian Bookshelf
Victorian Whatnot Bookshelf Walnut 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Excellent quality Victorian burr walnut whatnot.
Circa 1850
Raised upon turned feet with brass
Category
Antique 1850s Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Whatnot Bookshelf Mahogany 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Large Victorian Mahogany Whatnot.
Antique circa 1850
This 6 Tiered Whatnot Stands Upon Turned Feet
Category
Antique 1850s Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Walnut Bookshelf Period Antique 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pretty period Victorian walnut.
Circa 1860
This pretty whatnot stands upon ring turned feet with
Category
Antique 1860s Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Antique American Victorian Cherry Wood Etagere or Bookshelf
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Victorian or American Colonial style cherry wood five shelf etagere or bookshelf with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Cherry
$1,275 Sale Price
24% Off
H 52.75 in W 31.75 in D 10 in
Antique Victorian Oak Stepback Bookcase Bookshelf Hutch Cabinet 67"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian stepback bookcase hutch. Made of oak featuring an upper bookshelf supported by
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
H 66.5 in W 34 in D 18 in
Antique English Mahogany CORNER Display Shelf BARLEY TWIST Étagère Bookshelf
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Mahogany CORNER Display Shelf BARLEY TWIST Étagère Bookshelf.
Direct from England
Category
Antique 1890s British Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
$1,750
H 49 in W 22 in D 15.25 in
Antique Large Solid Oak Hand Painted Waterfall Bookcase Bookshelf Plant Display
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very large Antique circa 1900 waterfall bookshelf with
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
$5,399 Sale Price
20% Off
H 50.01 in W 80.71 in D 23.23 in
Recent Sales
Contemporary Mantle bookshelf in Victorian Ash and Brass by Paradox Movement
By Paradox Movement
Located in SYDENHAM, AU
A vast shelving unit with a stability and scale that will find its place in the most sizeable of spaces. Super clean and visually light lines of top notch timber contrast with the he...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 74.02 in W 78.75 in D 13.78 in
Antique Pine Open Bookcase, Narrow, English, Victorian, Bookshelf, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pine open bookcase. A narrow, English, Victorian bookshelf dating to the late
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Pine
H 30.71 in W 20.08 in D 13.78 in
Victorian Whatnot Bookshelf Inlay 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a refined Victorian whatnot or bookshelf
Circa 1860
Lavish patina to the mahogany
A
Category
Antique 1860s Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Mahogany Revolving Library Bookshelf
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique Victorian attractive and functional revolving mahogany library bookshelf from the late 19th
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Whatnot Bookshelf Mahogany Shelf Period
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Early Victorian Mahogany What Not.
This What Not Stands Upon Brass and Porcelain Castors.
The What
Category
Vintage 1980s Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Whatnot Bookshelf Antique 1860 Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Victorian whatnot or bookcase
Four tiers to this wonderful piece we date to circa 1860
Category
Antique 1860s Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Dumb Waiter Bookshelf Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This Dumb Waiter Features 1 Mahogany Lined Drawer and Has Rather Unusual End Supports.
Circa 1860
The Dumb Waiter Having a Turned Stretcher.
Presented in Good Condition.
Category
Antique 1860s Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique American Victorian Faux Bamboo Etagere or Bookshelf
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Victorian or British Colonial style wood and faux bamboo four shelf etagere or bookshelf
Category
Vintage 1920s American Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Wood
Antique Mounted Whatnot, English, Bookshelf, Collectibles Shelf, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Attractive free-standing or wall mounted display shelves
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 24.61 in W 31.11 in D 8.86 in
Antique Victorian American Mahogany Wall Hanging Curio Display Cabinet Bookshelf
Located in Dayton, OH
A stunning Victorian era American Country wall hanging curio cabinet Made from mahogany with three
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 43 in W 34 in D 9 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany Mirrored Etagere Hall Display Stand Bookshelf
Located in Dayton, OH
Late Victorian Mahogany Etagere or Hall Stand. Features an arched gothic style back with finials
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
Antique Open Bookshelf, Oak, Victorian, Bookcase, Jacobean Overtones, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique open bookshelf, an English oak, Victorian bookcase with Jacobean overtones
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 63.39 in W 45.08 in D 14.97 in
Antique Library Book Trough, English, Victorian, Regency Revival Bookshelf
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique library book trough, an English, Victorian, Regency revival mahogany bookshelf
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Revival Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
H 33.27 in W 36.42 in L 33.27 in
Antique Bookshelf, English Oak, Victorian Bookcase Jacobean Overtones circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bookshelf, an English oak, Victorian bookcase with Jacobean overtones dating to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 40.95 in W 42.52 in D 12.6 in
Antique Bookshelf, English Oak, Victorian Bookcase Jacobean Overtones circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bookshelf, an English oak, Victorian bookcase with Jacobean overtones dating to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 40.95 in W 42.52 in D 12.6 in
Antique Open Bookcase, English, Walnut, Bookshelf Cabinet, Victorian, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique open bookcase. An English, walnut bookshelf cabinet, dating to the late
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 42.92 in W 47.84 in D 11.82 in
Antique Side Cabinet, English, Bookshelf, Drinks Cupboard, Victorian, Circa 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique side cabinet. An English, mahogany enclosed bookshelf or drinks cupboard, dating
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 14.38 in W 36.03 in L 14.38 in
Unusual 19th Century English Double-Sided Bookcase Bookshelf
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This uncommon double-sided bookcase is composed of a complex array of latticework that lends the needed strength and angular support to the five shelves while still allowing for a wo...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
English 19th Century Bamboo Bookshelf with Recent Decoupage
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This English Victorian tiger bamboo bookcase from the late 1800s was given a creative update with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique English Bookcase Bookshelf Display Cabinet Oak Barley Twist c1920s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING and PETITE Antique English Oak Barley Twist Bookcase Bookshelf or Display Cabinet ~~c
Category
Vintage 1920s English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique English Bookcase Bookshelf Display Cabinet Barley Twist Honey Oak c1920s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING and PETITE Antique English Honey Oak Barley Twist Bookcase or Display Shelf/Cabinet ~~c. 1920s
PERFECT for displaying your favorite antique books or collectibles
4 tiered ...
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Vintage 1920s English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 39.5 in W 17 in D 8 in
English Burnt Bamboo Tortoise Chinoiserie Wood Bookshelf or Bookcase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A grand millennial's dream come true! This early Victorian English burnt bamboo bookshelf will be
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
English Burnt Bamboo Tortoise Shell Chinoiserie Wood Bookshelf or Bookcase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A grand millennials dream come true! This early Victorian English burnt bamboo bookshelf will be
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo
English Burnt Bamboo Tortoise Shell Chinoiserie Wood Bookshelf or Bookcase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A grand millennial's dream come true! This early Victorian English burnt bamboo bookshelf will be
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Antique English Burnt Bamboo Chinoiserie Wood Painted Bookshelf or Bookcase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A grand millennial's dream come true! This early Victorian English burnt bamboo bookshelf will be
Category
20th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Paint
H 46.25 in W 18.75 in D 10 in
19th Century Victorian Wine Knitting Table, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique, Victorian wine table with revolving bookshelf dating to circa 1850.
On a
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Spindle and Clawfoot Bookstand
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian open bookshelf features mahogany mortised construction with four shelves
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Set of Bookshelves, English, Walnut, Open Bookcase, Victorian, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Attractive bookshelf with fascinating Doric overtones
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 54.14 in W 41.74 in D 13 in
Restored Tiger Bamboo Five-Tier Shelf, Aesthetic Movement
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Victorian six level, tiger bamboo bookshelf with hand-woven rice mat shelves and decorative
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Massive Carved Victorian Open Bookcase Bookshelf, circa 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is part of a 3-piece set and can be purchased as a set or separately. The bookcases were custom made for a bank owned by the Dupont family. They are made up of many pieces and d...
Category
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Antique Whatnot Bookshelf, English, Mahogany, Demi-Lune, Bookcase, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique boat-tail whatnot bookshelf. An English, mahogany demi-lune bookcase cabinet
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
H 44.3 in W 50.2 in D 15.95 in
Large Antique Library Bookcase, Scottish, Oak, Bookshelf, Cabinet, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique library bookcase. A Scottish, solid oak open bookshelf cabinet, dating to
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 37.8 in W 65.75 in D 13.39 in
Giant Carved Walnut Victorian Tall Bookcase Bookshelf, circa 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is part of a 3-piece set and can be purchased as a set or separately. The bookcases were custom made for a bank owned by the Dupont family. They are made up of many pieces and d...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Late Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Scorched Bamboo Library Bookshelf Bookcase Etagere Shelf 51"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian bamboo library bookcase / etagere stand. Made of bamboo featuring a scorched
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo
H 51 in W 27 in D 12.5 in
Monumental Solid Carved Tall Walnut Victorian Bookcase Bookshelf, circa 1870s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is part of a 3-piece set and can be purchased as a set or separately. The bookcases were custom made for a bank owned by the Dupont family. They are made up of many pieces and d...
Category
Antique 1880s American High Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 136 in W 93 in D 28 in
Antique Book Case, English, Oak, Bookshelf Cabinet, Gothic Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book case. An English, oak bookshelf cabinet with Gothic Revival taste, dating
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 46.07 in W 36.03 in D 12.01 in
English Victorian Anglo-Japanese Tortoishell Bamboo 2-Door Cabinet Bookshelf
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This late 19th century Anglo-Japanese Tortoishell bamboo glass fronted two-door cabinet / bookshelf
Category
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Glass, Lacquer, Paper
H 37.41 in W 37.8 in D 13 in
Restored Tiger Bamboo Four-Tier Bookshelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique four-tier tiger bamboo shelf or rack with rice mat top.
Refinished to new for you.
Restored to new for you.
All rattan, bamboo and wicker furniture has been painstakingly ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Shelves
Materials
Bamboo
Tiger Bamboo Three-Tier Bookshelf/Rack with Rice Mat Shelves
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique three-tier tiger bamboo shelf which also works as a table top rack with rice mat top.
Refinished to new for you.
All rattan, bamboo and wicker furniture has been painstakin...
Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Organic Material
English Victorian 19th Century Bronze Magnifying Glass with Floral Finial
Located in Atlanta, GA
bookshelf, this English Victorian period bronze magnifying glass from the 19th century will make for a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
English Victorian Period 19th Century Brass Magnifying Glass with Ceramic Finial
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Placed on a desk top or on a bookshelf, this English Victorian period brass magnifying glass from the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
H 0.75 in W 11.25 in D 4 in
English Victorian Period 19th Century Antler Magnifying Glass with Carved Animal
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period antler magnifying glass from the 19th century, with carved animal
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
H 1.25 in W 4 in D 10.25 in
C.1900 Victorian Wicker Bookshelf Music Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a 3 tier bookshelf or music stand. It is in the lovely Victorian style and painted
Category
Early 20th Century American Tables
Materials
Reed, Wood, Paint
Antique Walnut Bookcase, Glass Fronted Bookshelf, Scotland 1840, H964
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Bookcase, Glass Fronted Bookshelf, Display on Later Stand, Scotland 1840, H964
Category
Antique 1840s Scottish Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Carved Lion Head Mahogany Locking Glass Door Bookcase Bookshelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
This carved mahogany glass door bookcase makes storing your books a stylish pleasure! This piece of furniture exudes style and charm by itself, and will look even better full of book...
Category
2010s English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian English Pine Bookshelf with Brass Gallery
Located in Bridport, CT
English pine and brass Victorian bookshelf.
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
B389 Large Victorian Oak and Walnut Library Bookcase, Bookshelf, China Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, BC
American, 1880,
all original finish.
Four glass doors with original glass.
Gilt decoration
ten adjustable shelves.
Carved leads on top of cornice.
Drawers on bottom of doors.
...
Category
Antique 1880s American Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 72 in W 112.5 in D 19 in
English Style Revolving Bookshelf in Cherrywood, 1940s
Located in Austin, TX
A cherrywood revolving bookshelf in the English style, circa 1940. This delightful little rotating
Category
Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Cherry
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19th Century Victorian Style Arched Highlighted Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
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Victorian Bookshelf For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the victorian bookshelf you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and bamboo, every victorian bookshelf was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a victorian bookshelf — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A victorian bookshelf, designed in the Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
How Much is a Victorian Bookshelf?
The average selling price for a victorian bookshelf at 1stDibs is $1,984, while they’re typically $845 on the low end and $25,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Bookcases for You
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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