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Style: American Classical
Late 20th Century Contemporary Fruitwood Low Adjustable Shelf Bookcase
Late 20th Century Contemporary Fruitwood Low Adjustable Shelf Bookcase

Late 20th Century Contemporary Fruitwood Low Adjustable Shelf Bookcase

Located in Germantown, MD

A Late 20th Century Contemporary Fruitwood Low Adjustable Shelf Bookcase. Measures 30" in width, 13.75" in depth and 30.75" in height.

Category

20th Century American American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Fruitwood

Early 1900s Globe Wernicke Four Tier Glazed Sectional Barrister's Bookcase
Early 1900s Globe Wernicke Four Tier Glazed Sectional Barrister's Bookcase

Early 1900s Globe Wernicke Four Tier Glazed Sectional Barrister's Bookcase

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Globe Wernicke four tier glazed sectional / modular / barrister's bookcase 1920s Comes apart in sections for easy transportation. Height 152cm Width 87cm Depth at top and base plin...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Brass

C1920 Oak 4 Section Barrister Stacking Bookcase with a Drawer By Globe Wernicke
C1920 Oak 4 Section Barrister Stacking Bookcase with a Drawer By Globe Wernicke

C1920 Oak 4 Section Barrister Stacking Bookcase with a Drawer By Globe Wernicke

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous 4 piece sectional stacking barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke with 2 sections for storage or display and a drawer below along with a top section. All in golden oak which w...

Category

1920s American Vintage American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

1920s Antique Globe Wernicke Stacking Barrister's Bookcase, USA
1920s Antique Globe Wernicke Stacking Barrister's Bookcase, USA

1920s Antique Globe Wernicke Stacking Barrister's Bookcase, USA

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Reading, Berkshire

An Antique Globe Wernicke Four Section Iron Banded Glazed Stacking Barrister's Bookcase 1920s & 1940's as noted by both logos Comes apart in sections for easy transportation. Se...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Waterfall Mahogany Bookcase
Waterfall Mahogany Bookcase

Waterfall Mahogany Bookcase

Located in Annville, PA

This Waterfall Mahogany Bookcase bookcase from Niagara Furniture takes its “waterfall” name from the sides of the piece which appear to cascade downward into larger and larger storag...

Category

2010s American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

C1920 Oak 5 Section Stacking Barrister Bookcase By Globe Wernicke
C1920 Oak 5 Section Stacking Barrister Bookcase By Globe Wernicke

C1920 Oak 5 Section Stacking Barrister Bookcase By Globe Wernicke

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous 5 section Globe Wernicke stacking barris bookcasewith 3 sections for your storage display and a top and bottom. All 5 sections are in excellent condition as they were refini...

Category

1920s American Vintage American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Globe Wernicke Four Tier Glazed Modular Bookcase, 1920s Mahogany
Antique Globe Wernicke Four Tier Glazed Modular Bookcase, 1920s Mahogany

Antique Globe Wernicke Four Tier Glazed Modular Bookcase, 1920s Mahogany

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Antique Globe Wernicke four tier glazed sectional / modular / barrister's bookcase 1920s Mahogany and Brass Fittings. Comes apart in sections for easy transportation. With original i...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Classical American Stained Pine Bookcase
Mid-Century Classical American Stained Pine Bookcase

Mid-Century Classical American Stained Pine Bookcase

Located in Germantown, MD

An elegant Mid-Century Classical American solid Pine Bookcase in great vintage condition. Measures 25" in width, 11" in depth and stands 42.5" tall.

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century Duncan Phyfe Grecian Plain Style Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Early 19th Century Duncan Phyfe Grecian Plain Style Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Early 19th Century Duncan Phyfe Grecian Plain Style Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An important piece of American furniture, attributed to the shop of Duncan Phyfe, circa 1840. To quote "Duncan Phyfe: Master Cabinetmaker in New York," 2011 (Kenny, Brown). "At its best, Phyfe's Grecian plain style furniture captures, the strength, simplicity and noble repose that characterize the best Greek Revival architecture. Phyfe achieved this effect by using the classical orders, often in abstracted form, and a quiet yet radiant palette of warm-toned rosewood and mahogany veneers, meticulously selected and applied in architectural manner." This secretary employs the finest available mahogany and follows in the strict adherence to proportion and form that made this expression of Phyfe's later career so powerful. The piece exactly matches a description of a piece sold at auction dissolving the Phyfe showroom and warehouse in 1844. The "Grecian standard" or scroll leg with the molded pedestal base and convex disc are all hallmarks of Phyfe's iconic work from 1834-1841. The cornice is supported on either side by scroll brackets which have lambs tongue details below, features linking it to another Phyfe secretary bookcase sold through Northeast Auctions...

Category

1830s American Antique American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Storage Unit or Library in American Walnut, circa 1900
Storage Unit or Library in American Walnut, circa 1900

Storage Unit or Library in American Walnut, circa 1900

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Storage unit or library in American walnut, circa 1900. The shelves are removable and can be adjusted differently. Total dimensions H 230 cm W 145cm D 58 cm The high glass cabi...

Category

Late 19th Century North American Antique American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Walnut

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American Classical bookcases for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique American Classical bookcases for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bookcases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Classical bookcases made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bookcases, popular names associated with this style include and Ralph Lauren. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for bookcases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $796 and tops out at $55,000 while the average work can sell for $7,485.