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Antique Primitive Potting Bench Book Shelf
Antique Primitive Potting Bench Book Shelf

Antique Primitive Potting Bench Book Shelf

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is an antique primitive potting bench or shelf made if wood. It is in good condition for its age, showing normal wear (age wear, surface scratches or chips, see pictures). It...

Category

Late 19th Century American Primitive Antique Book Storage

Materials

Wood

Satinwood Book Case or Display Shelves
Satinwood Book Case or Display Shelves

Satinwood Book Case or Display Shelves

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A bookcase or display shelves, in desirable satinwood, with gradated shelves, turned wood supports, brass wire with glass doors and a turned foot base. A very well made and elegant p...

Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Book Storage

Steel tambour roll-front book case
Steel tambour roll-front book case

Steel tambour roll-front book case

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Impressive steel cabinet with unusual tambour front. Rolls up and down easily. 16 compartments.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Book Storage

Materials

Steel

Antique Painted Fok Art Book Case
Antique Painted Fok Art Book Case

Antique Painted Fok Art Book Case

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Whimsical painted folk art shelf with wings. Top shelf has one drawer and bottom shelf has two drawers. original paint. Great patina

Category

Early 20th Century Guatemalan Antique Book Storage

Materials

Cedar, Paint

19th Century Italian Baroque Painted Book Case
19th Century Italian Baroque Painted Book Case

19th Century Italian Baroque Painted Book Case

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th century Italian Baroque painted book case This is a fantastic looking piece furniture it

Category

Early 19th Century Baroque Revival Antique Book Storage

Materials

Wood

Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid book rack
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid book rack

Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid book rack

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid book rack having a quality mahogany book rack holding

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Book Storage

Materials

Mahogany

pair of 19th century painted book shelves
pair of 19th century painted book shelves

pair of 19th century painted book shelves

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of old white painted book shelves.

Category

19th Century American Antique Book Storage

Materials

Wood

French Arts & Crafts Four Shelf Book Stand
French Arts & Crafts Four Shelf Book Stand

French Arts & Crafts Four Shelf Book Stand

Located in Santa Monica, CA

French Arts & Crafts four-shelf book stand.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Book Storage

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century oak book press cupboard
Early 19th Century oak book press cupboard

Early 19th Century oak book press cupboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 19th century oak book press cupboard circa 1800. One piece georgian book press made from

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Book Storage

Materials

Oak

Early 19th century oak book press cupboard
Early 19th century oak book press cupboard

Early 19th century oak book press cupboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 19th century oak book press cupboard circa 1800. One piece Georgian book press made from

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Book Storage

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Oak Book Press Cupboard
Early 19th Century Oak Book Press Cupboard

Early 19th Century Oak Book Press Cupboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 19th Century oak book press cupboard circa 1800. One piece Georgian book press made from

Category

Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Book Storage

Materials

Oak

Roll Top Book Shelf from Old Germany
Roll Top Book Shelf from Old Germany

Roll Top Book Shelf from Old Germany

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The book shelf is closable however, the key is missing to lock it.

Category

19th Century German Antique Book Storage

Materials

Oak

Open Front Pine Shelves, Pine Book Case
Open Front Pine Shelves, Pine Book Case

Open Front Pine Shelves, Pine Book Case

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Open Front Pine Shelves, Pine Book Case This is an excellent antique heavy quality piece, the

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Book Storage

Materials

Pine

Book Stand / Shelf Mission Oak Arts &  Crafts
Book Stand / Shelf Mission Oak Arts &  Crafts

Book Stand / Shelf Mission Oak Arts & Crafts

Located in Fulton, CA

An early 20th century Mission Oak or Arts & Crafts diminutive book shelf. Crafted in cross-cut and

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Book Storage

Materials

Oak

French 19th Century Mahogany Revolving Book Stand
French 19th Century Mahogany Revolving Book Stand

French 19th Century Mahogany Revolving Book Stand

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

outfitted with an adjustable book holder and a wooden platform that swings out to hold a candle. When lifted

Category

19th Century French Other Antique Book Storage

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Faux Book Box Table
19th Century English Faux Book Box Table

19th Century English Faux Book Box Table

Located in London, GB

19th century English faux book box table An honest leather four volume faux book box on painted

Category

1850s British Early Victorian Antique Book Storage

Materials

Pine

Edwardian Astral Glazed Display Cabinet/Book Case
Edwardian Astral Glazed Display Cabinet/Book Case

Edwardian Astral Glazed Display Cabinet/Book Case

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Edwardian Astral Glazed Display Cabinet/Book Case This is a very attractive piece, it has 2 astral

Category

Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Book Storage

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Carved Oak Book Shelf
19th Century English Carved Oak Book Shelf

19th Century English Carved Oak Book Shelf

Located in High Point, NC

19th century English book shelf with a beveled and gadrooned edge around the top and a carved apron

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Book Storage

Materials

Oak

Restored Tiger Bamboo Three-Tier Book Shelve
Restored Tiger Bamboo Three-Tier Book Shelve

Restored Tiger Bamboo Three-Tier Book Shelve

Located in Van Nuys, CA

. The hard bounded 160 page full color book details the fascinating History of Rattan with wonderful

Category

Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Book Storage

Materials

Bamboo, Organic Material

Georgian Style Grey Painted Breakfront Book Case
Georgian Style Grey Painted Breakfront Book Case

Georgian Style Grey Painted Breakfront Book Case

Located in Bradenton, FL

across the lower half of the bookcase that open to shelves for even more storage. Bookcase breaks down

Category

19th Century English George III Antique Book Storage

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Triple Bat Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Triple Bat Book Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Triple Bat Book Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This book cabinet was likely originally commissioned for a scholar's study to store important texts

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Book Storage

Materials

Brass

Antique Irish Walnut Arts & Crafts Book Trough
Antique Irish Walnut Arts & Crafts Book Trough

Antique Irish Walnut Arts & Crafts Book Trough

Located in London, GB

of storage space, with seven drawers and two lockable cupboards with shelves. This sits on a plinth

Category

Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Book Storage

Materials

Wood

Chinese Painted Book Chest, c. 1850
Chinese Painted Book Chest, c. 1850

Chinese Painted Book Chest, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Book Storage

Materials

Elm

Chinese Lacquered Book Cabinet, c. 1900
Chinese Lacquered Book Cabinet, c. 1900

Chinese Lacquered Book Cabinet, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

With an open shelf above and a closed compartment below, this early 20th century book cabinet is

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Book Storage

Materials

Elm

Regency Open Bookcase Double Book Shelf Period
Regency Open Bookcase Double Book Shelf Period

Regency Open Bookcase Double Book Shelf Period

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Large Regency mahogany open bookcase. This quality bookcase is raised upon a plinth base. Period Regency The lower section having 3 panelled doors, the doors featuring typical brass ...

Category

1920s Hollywood Regency Antique Book Storage

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Chinese Ming Form Book Table
19th Century Chinese Ming Form Book Table

19th Century Chinese Ming Form Book Table

Located in Chicago, IL

This inset leg lacquered table was intended for practical purposes in a 19th century Chinese courtyard home--the display of antiques, flowers, incense or books. It is designed with n...

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Book Storage

Materials

Elm

Regency Rosewood And Giltwood Cylindrical Book Stand
Regency Rosewood And Giltwood Cylindrical Book Stand

Regency Rosewood And Giltwood Cylindrical Book Stand

Located in Essex, MA

From the Jayne Wrightsman Collection. Circular inset green leather top with cross banded edge over a paneled frieze and two lower shelves divided by fluted columns , the base shelf r...

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Book Storage

Materials

Rosewood, Giltwood

Antique English Early 19th Century Chippendale Book-Case
Antique English Early 19th Century Chippendale Book-Case

Antique English Early 19th Century Chippendale Book-Case

Located in New Orleans, LA

Magnificent Antique English Early 19th Century Mahogany Chippendale Book-Case

Category

19th Century English Antique Book Storage

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Book-Matched Flame Mahogany Victorian Sideboard
Antique English Book-Matched Flame Mahogany Victorian Sideboard

Antique English Book-Matched Flame Mahogany Victorian Sideboard

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Fabulous quality antique English book-matched flame mahogany Victorian sideboard with pedestal

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Book Storage

Materials

Mahogany

Continental Style Carved Bleached Oak Revolving Book Stand
Continental Style Carved Bleached Oak Revolving Book Stand

Continental Style Carved Bleached Oak Revolving Book Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful Continental style 19th century revolving book stand. Very fine carving on this unique

Category

19th Century Antique Book Storage

Materials

Oak

19THC ORIGINAL WHITE PAINTED BOOK SHELF FROM PENNSYLVANIA
19THC ORIGINAL WHITE PAINTED BOOK SHELF FROM PENNSYLVANIA

19THC ORIGINAL WHITE PAINTED BOOK SHELF FROM PENNSYLVANIA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC ORIGINAL WHITE PAINTED/ALLIGATORED SURFACE BOOK SHELF. THE CONDITION AND FORM IS GOOD. THIS

Category

19th Century American Antique Book Storage

Materials

Pine

Chinese 19th Century Grill work book cabinet etagere
Chinese 19th Century Grill work book cabinet etagere

Chinese 19th Century Grill work book cabinet etagere

Located in Yonkers, NY

Chinese ca 1850-60 elmwood grill work book cabinet with lift out panels. Retains its original

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Book Storage

Materials

Elm

French Open Book Case with a Marble top
French Open Book Case with a Marble top

French Open Book Case with a Marble top

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Open Book Case with a Marble top This charming shelf unit has a marble top with a brass

Category

19th Century French Provincial Antique Book Storage

Materials

Marble

Gothic Carved Country Oak Book Case with Cupboard
Gothic Carved Country Oak Book Case with Cupboard

Gothic Carved Country Oak Book Case with Cupboard

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Gothic carved country oak book case with cupboard This charming little shelf unit, has 2 shelves

Category

Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Antique Book Storage

Materials

Oak

English 1840s Mahogany Cabinet with Faux-Book Doors and Open Shelves
English 1840s Mahogany Cabinet with Faux-Book Doors and Open Shelves

English 1840s Mahogany Cabinet with Faux-Book Doors and Open Shelves

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English mahogany cabinet from the mid-19th century, with faux-book doors and open upper shelf

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Book Storage

Materials

Wire

Victorian Library Bookcase Mahogany Period 1860 Book Shelf
Victorian Library Bookcase Mahogany Period 1860 Book Shelf

Victorian Library Bookcase Mahogany Period 1860 Book Shelf

Located in Potters Bar, GB

glass fronted doors and ample storage below Lovingly restored so in great shape, well conditioned piece

Category

1860s Victorian Antique Book Storage

Materials

Mahogany

Extraordinary Ebonized Antique French Louis Philippe Book Cabinet
Extraordinary Ebonized Antique French Louis Philippe Book Cabinet

Extraordinary Ebonized Antique French Louis Philippe Book Cabinet

Located in Miami, FL

antique offers an unusual height of almost 10 feet generously offering a plethora of storage and display

Category

1870s French French Provincial Antique Book Storage

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Red Lacquer Book Chest with Lotus & Peonies, c. 1900
Chinese Red Lacquer Book Chest with Lotus & Peonies, c. 1900

Chinese Red Lacquer Book Chest with Lotus & Peonies, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This small Chinese cabinet from the early 20th century was originally used to store a scholar's collection of books and rolled-up scrolls. The chest is faced with two doors that open...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Book Storage

Materials

Wood

Danish Christian VIII Pedestal Cabinet in Book Matched Mahogany,  c.1830
Danish Christian VIII Pedestal Cabinet in Book Matched Mahogany,  c.1830

Danish Christian VIII Pedestal Cabinet in Book Matched Mahogany, c.1830

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

FREE SHIPPING ANYWHERE IN THE CONTINENTAL US. Danish Christian VIII Pedestal Cabinet in Book

Category

19th Century Danish Biedermeier Antique Book Storage

Materials

Mahogany

1920s Oak Book Trolly by Library Bureau SoleMakers
1920s Oak Book Trolly by Library Bureau SoleMakers

1920s Oak Book Trolly by Library Bureau SoleMakers

Located in Sagaponack, NY

institutional libraries during the first three quarters of the 20th century. This book trolly, aka re-stacking

Category

1920s American Mission Antique Book Storage

Materials

Leather, Oak

Swedish Biedermeier Glass Front Linen Press Book Case Cabinet Marquetry Black
Swedish Biedermeier Glass Front Linen Press Book Case Cabinet Marquetry Black

Swedish Biedermeier Glass Front Linen Press Book Case Cabinet Marquetry Black

Located in Lewes, England

cabinet front and plenty of storage on the 4 internal shelves. It has a lower drawer that gives good

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Book Storage

Materials

Birch

Swedish Biedermeier Glass Front Linen Press Book Case Cabinet Marquetry Black
Swedish Biedermeier Glass Front Linen Press Book Case Cabinet Marquetry Black

Swedish Biedermeier Glass Front Linen Press Book Case Cabinet Marquetry Black

Located in Lewes, England

cabinet front and plenty of storage on the 4 internal shelves. It has a lower drawer that gives good

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Book Storage

Materials

Birch

c.1900 French Louis Philippe Book-Matched Walnut Cupboard
c.1900 French Louis Philippe Book-Matched Walnut Cupboard

c.1900 French Louis Philippe Book-Matched Walnut Cupboard

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Stunning antique French Louis Philippe, exotic appearing book-matched burled walnut 4 door cupboard

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Book Storage

Girton and Newham Hall Book Cupboard from Cambridge University
Girton and Newham Hall Book Cupboard from Cambridge University

Girton and Newham Hall Book Cupboard from Cambridge University

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Girton and Newham hall book cupboard from Cambridge University A hall book cupboard from

Category

Early 20th Century English British Colonial Antique Book Storage

c.1880 French Louis Philippe Book-Matched Walnut Buffet
c.1880 French Louis Philippe Book-Matched Walnut Buffet

c.1880 French Louis Philippe Book-Matched Walnut Buffet

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

French book-matched walnut 2 over 2 buffet. The striking appearance is somewhat unusual the way the front

Category

19th Century French Antique Book Storage

c.1860 Louis Philippe Book-Matched Burled Walnut Bibliotheque
c.1860 Louis Philippe Book-Matched Burled Walnut Bibliotheque

c.1860 Louis Philippe Book-Matched Burled Walnut Bibliotheque

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Philippe book-matched burled walnut, single door, glazed cabinet. Due to its petite size and stunning good

Category

19th Century French Antique Book Storage

Early 20th Century Chinese Glass Front Book Cabinet
Early 20th Century Chinese Glass Front Book Cabinet

Early 20th Century Chinese Glass Front Book Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Chinese expatriate cabinet with two glass doors, two doors carves with scrolling vines, and brass hardware. Pagoda Red Collection #: CAF047 Keywords: ...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Book Storage

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Book Shelves with Lattice Panels
Pair of Chinese Book Shelves with Lattice Panels

Pair of Chinese Book Shelves with Lattice Panels

Located in Chicago, IL

Please contact dealer for full description.
Items are sold as a pair.

Category

19th Century Antique Book Storage

Materials

Elm

Victorian Hanging Wall Rack Mahogany Book Shelf 1880
Victorian Hanging Wall Rack Mahogany Book Shelf 1880

Victorian Hanging Wall Rack Mahogany Book Shelf 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Victorian mahogany hanging wall rack. This rack is of a bow form Circa 1880 Featuring 4 shelves for display use The shelves are supported by turned columns Presented in good conditio...

Category

1880s Victorian Antique Book Storage

Materials

Mahogany

Versatile Antique Mahogany Book Shelf with Lyre Motif
Versatile Antique Mahogany Book Shelf with Lyre Motif

Versatile Antique Mahogany Book Shelf with Lyre Motif

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Versatile antique mahogany 4 tier etagere having beautiful lyre decoration in a ball and stick design with brass accents. 26.5 h to top shelf bottom shelf 5.5 h 2nd shelf 18 h 3rd ...

Category

1910s American Antique Book Storage

Materials

Brass

19thc Original Blue Painted Bucket Bench / Book Shelf
19thc Original Blue Painted Bucket Bench / Book Shelf

19thc Original Blue Painted Bucket Bench / Book Shelf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 19thc bucket bench came from a farmhouse in Pennsylvania. It is all original blue painted worn and aged surface. It could also be used as a bookshelf or shelf unit in your count...

Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Book Storage

Materials

Wood

Antique Library Book Trough, English, Victorian, Regency Revival Bookshelf
Antique Library Book Trough, English, Victorian, Regency Revival Bookshelf

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

19th Century English Regency Revival Antique Book Storage

Materials

Mahogany

Louis Philippe Book-Matched Burled Elm Armoire
Louis Philippe Book-Matched Burled Elm Armoire

Louis Philippe Book-Matched Burled Elm Armoire

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Antique armoire with book-matched burled elm. This beautiful piece is in the Louis Philippe style

Category

19th Century French Antique Book Storage

Book-Matched Burled Walnut Louis Philippe Armoire
Book-Matched Burled Walnut Louis Philippe Armoire

Book-Matched Burled Walnut Louis Philippe Armoire

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Antique burled walnut armoire with striking book-matched doors and graceful blonde and ebonized

Category

19th Century French Antique Book Storage

Materials

Walnut

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Antique Book Storage For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of antique book storage you’re looking for. An item from our selection of antique book storage — often made from wood, mahogany and oak — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of antique book storage, those designed in Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of antique book storage over the years, but those crafted by Roycroft, Gillows of Lancaster & London and Globe Wernicke are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Book Storage?

The average selling price for a piece of antique book storage at 1stDibs is $3,600, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $55,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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