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English Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
English Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

English Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

Located in Atlanta, GA

English mahogany bureau bookcase with Chippendale fretwork glazed doors and batwing hardware

Category

19th Century English Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Mahogany

Small George III Breakfront Bookcase
Small George III Breakfront Bookcase

Small George III Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Dublin port, IE

A small George III Chippendale period mahogany breakfront secretaire bookcase, the open fret work

Category

Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Mahogany

George III Solid Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, English, circa 1780
George III Solid Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, English, circa 1780

George III Solid Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, English, circa 1780

Located in New York, NY

Very fine George III mahogany breakfront bookcase, having an architectural broken pediment over a

Category

1780s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Brass

Early Georgian Chippendale Bureau Bookcase Desk in Carved Mahogany
Early Georgian Chippendale Bureau Bookcase Desk in Carved Mahogany

Early Georgian Chippendale Bureau Bookcase Desk in Carved Mahogany

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Dorking, GB

bookcase. See included photos of scans of the designs from Chippendale’s - The Gentleman and Cabinet

Category

Late 17th Century English Georgian Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Rare Chippendale Desk and Bookcase

Rare Chippendale Desk and Bookcase

Located in Litchfield, CT

English, circa 1770. Mahogany, oak and pine secondary woods. The over-hanging dentil molded cornice is above glazed panel cabinet doors with shaped mullions enclosing shelves resti...

Category

Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Mahogany, Oak, Pine

Georgian Style 2 Part Glazed 2-Door Book Case
Georgian Style 2 Part Glazed 2-Door Book Case

Georgian Style 2 Part Glazed 2-Door Book Case

Located in Woodbury, CT

Two glazed doors, covered by intricate tracery, opens to 3 adjustable shelves. Two drawers below, with brass or bronze lion mask and ring pulls. Carved swag below the drawers. Cabrio...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Mahogany

Rhode Island Chippendale - Goddard School Secretary Bookcase
Rhode Island Chippendale - Goddard School Secretary Bookcase

Rhode Island Chippendale - Goddard School Secretary Bookcase

By Daniel Spencer

Located in Woodbury, CT

A cherrywood slant-front secretary on ogee bracket feet, with a complex blocked and fan carved interior, multiple drawers and pigeon holes, and a ledger recess. Two upper case panel ...

Category

1770s American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Brass

English George III Chippendale Secretaire Bookcase, circa 1780
English George III Chippendale Secretaire Bookcase, circa 1780

English George III Chippendale Secretaire Bookcase, circa 1780

Located in Barrington, IL

A fine antique English George III mahogany Chippendale secretaire bookcase. Superb mahogany veneers

Category

Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Glass, Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood

Carved Cherry Chippendale Desk and Bookcase, CT, circa 1780
Carved Cherry Chippendale Desk and Bookcase, CT, circa 1780

Carved Cherry Chippendale Desk and Bookcase, CT, circa 1780

Located in Providence, RI

This is a first class desk and bookcase in superb condition and form with full secret interior. It

Category

1780s American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Cherry

Exquisite "Chinese" Chippendale-Design Bureau Bookcase
Exquisite "Chinese" Chippendale-Design Bureau Bookcase

Exquisite "Chinese" Chippendale-Design Bureau Bookcase

Located in Atlanta, GA

beautiful dark mahogany. This bureau bookcase has almost too many fine details to mention

Category

19th Century English Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Fine Quality Bureau Bookcase after Thomas Chippendale
Fine Quality Bureau Bookcase after Thomas Chippendale

Fine Quality Bureau Bookcase after Thomas Chippendale

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Good early antique bureau bookcase made of a really choice cut of Cuban mahogany. This is one of

Category

Mid-18th Century British Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Showcase Art Nouveau Chippendale Antique bookcase Baroque nut
Showcase Art Nouveau Chippendale Antique bookcase Baroque nut

Showcase Art Nouveau Chippendale Antique bookcase Baroque nut

Located in Lage, DE

English display case made of solid walnut wood Condition: The showcase is in good condition and still has the charm of the "old days" .with minimal signs of use Measurements chest ...

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1890s Antique Chippendale Bookcase

A Rare Diminutive Chippendale Block Front Desk and Bookcase
A Rare Diminutive Chippendale Block Front Desk and Bookcase

A Rare Diminutive Chippendale Block Front Desk and Bookcase

Located in New York, NY

AN IMPORTANT AND RARE DIMINUTIVE CHIPPENDALE SHELL-CARVED AND FIGURED MAHOGANY AND CEDARWOOD BLOCK

Category

18th Century and Earlier American Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Mahogany, Cedar

A Fine Chippendale Carved and Figured Mahogany Desk and Bookcase
A Fine Chippendale Carved and Figured Mahogany Desk and Bookcase

A Fine Chippendale Carved and Figured Mahogany Desk and Bookcase

Located in New York, NY

A Fine Chippendale Carved and Figured Mahogany Desk and Bookcase. New York, ca. 1770.

Category

18th Century and Earlier American Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Brass

English Secretary Bookcase
English Secretary Bookcase

English Secretary Bookcase

Unavailable|$3,800

English Secretary Bookcase

Located in Athens, GA

English secretary bookcase in mahogany, 18th century, made in 3 parts, original shaped feet, period

Category

Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Irish Chippendale Georgian Style Mahogany Cabinet
19th Century Irish Chippendale Georgian Style Mahogany Cabinet

19th Century Irish Chippendale Georgian Style Mahogany Cabinet

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

A late 19th-early 20th century Irish Chippendale style mahogany cabinet bookcase. The cabinet

Category

1890s British Chippendale Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian mahogany open shelves bookcase or display
Georgian mahogany open shelves bookcase or display

Georgian mahogany open shelves bookcase or display

Located in Perth, GB

Chippendale mahogany book or display sheves originaling from a collection now under Royal

Category

Late 18th Century European Chippendale Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Mahogany

English Bureau Bookcase or Secretary, Exceptional Color and Style Inlaid Leather
English Bureau Bookcase or Secretary, Exceptional Color and Style Inlaid Leather

English Bureau Bookcase or Secretary, Exceptional Color and Style Inlaid Leather

Located in Athens, GA

English Bureau bookcase or secretary in light mahogany. Inlays on the inside, handsome black

Category

Early 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Mahogany

An 18th Century Chippendale Bookcase Cabinet.
An 18th Century Chippendale Bookcase Cabinet.

An 18th Century Chippendale Bookcase Cabinet.

Located in Long Island City, NY

An 18th century mahogany Chinese Chippendale bookcase cabinet, circa 1780, the upper glazed

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Brass

"CHIPPENDALE" BOOKCASE
"CHIPPENDALE" BOOKCASE

"CHIPPENDALE" BOOKCASE

Located in New York, NY

MAHOGANY 18TH CENTURY

Category

19th Century British Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Bookcase Cabinet Mahogany
Chippendale Bookcase Cabinet Mahogany

Chippendale Bookcase Cabinet Mahogany

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Finely craved mahogany bookcase in Chippendale style with a gallery top and pierced bracket feet We

Category

1910s Chippendale Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English George III "Chinese Chippendale" Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Antique English George III "Chinese Chippendale" Bookcase or Display Cabinet

Antique English George III "Chinese Chippendale" Bookcase or Display Cabinet

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Chippendale" bookcase or display cabinet Please note superbly "blind fretted" and chamfered legs, cornice

Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Chinese Chippendale Bookcases Cabinets Mahogany Pagoda 1890
Pair Chinese Chippendale Bookcases Cabinets Mahogany Pagoda 1890

Pair Chinese Chippendale Bookcases Cabinets Mahogany Pagoda 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Elegant pair of antique bookcases in the Chinese Chippendale manner Both are surmounted by the

Category

1890s Chinese Chippendale Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Period Mahogany Bookcase
Chippendale Period Mahogany Bookcase

Chippendale Period Mahogany Bookcase

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An 18th century Chippendale period mahogany bookcase or display cabinet, with astragal doors and

Category

18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Period Break Front Bookcase
Chippendale Period Break Front Bookcase

Chippendale Period Break Front Bookcase

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality late 18th century Chippendale period mahogany break fronted library bookcase. Having

Category

18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English George III Figured Mahogany Chippendale Style Bureau Bookcase
Antique English George III Figured Mahogany Chippendale Style Bureau Bookcase

Antique English George III Figured Mahogany Chippendale Style Bureau Bookcase

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Magnificent quality antique English George III highly figured mahogany Chippendale style slantfront

Category

Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English George III Carved Mahogany Chippendale Style Bureau Bookcase
Antique English George III Carved Mahogany Chippendale Style Bureau Bookcase

Antique English George III Carved Mahogany Chippendale Style Bureau Bookcase

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Exceedingly fine antique English George III Chippendale style Bureau bookcase with "blind fretted

Category

Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Mahogany

English Geo. III Figured Mahogany Chippendale Style Blind Door Bureau Bookcase
English Geo. III Figured Mahogany Chippendale Style Blind Door Bureau Bookcase

English Geo. III Figured Mahogany Chippendale Style Blind Door Bureau Bookcase

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Finest quality antique English Geo. III figured mahogany Chippendale style "Blind Door"

Category

Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Mahogany

Stunning circa 1880 Antique Thomas Chippendale Revolving Bookcase Library Table
Stunning circa 1880 Antique Thomas Chippendale Revolving Bookcase Library Table

Stunning circa 1880 Antique Thomas Chippendale Revolving Bookcase Library Table

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Thomas Chippendale fret work carved revolving

Category

1880s English High Victorian Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Hardwood

CIRCA 1870 CHIPPENDALE REVIVAL HARDWOOD BOOKCASE, MOULDED OUTSWEPT CORNiCE ABOVE
CIRCA 1870 CHIPPENDALE REVIVAL HARDWOOD BOOKCASE, MOULDED OUTSWEPT CORNiCE ABOVE

CIRCA 1870 CHIPPENDALE REVIVAL HARDWOOD BOOKCASE, MOULDED OUTSWEPT CORNiCE ABOVE

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this Chippendale revival english mahogany library bookcase. It

Category

1870s English High Victorian Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in New Orleans, LA

Chippendale's iconic designs. This bookcase is a model of well-balanced, Chinoiserie design. The large

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19th Century Chippendale Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Chippendale Period Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Chippendale Period Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Chippendale Period Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A fine George III Chippendale period mahogany secretaire bookcase with carved swan-neck pediment

Category

1760s Chippendale Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Design Mahogany Display Bookcase
Chippendale Design Mahogany Display Bookcase

Chippendale Design Mahogany Display Bookcase

Located in London, GB

An unusual Chippendale design figured mahogany display bookcase of attractive small proportions

Category

Early 1800s English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Mahogany

Good Quality Chippendale Style Secretary Bookcase
Good Quality Chippendale Style Secretary Bookcase

Good Quality Chippendale Style Secretary Bookcase

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Good quality Mahogany Chippendale style Bureau bookcase in nice condition. The upper section has

Category

Early 1900s English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Chinese Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase
19th Century Chinese Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase

19th Century Chinese Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

Magnificent 19th century Chinese Chippendale mahogany breakfront bookcase having a superbly carved

Category

1880s English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Breakfront Bookcase
Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Breakfront Bookcase

Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Breakfront Bookcase

Located in London, GB

Very strong looking & practicable solid mahogany antique breakfront bookcase in the Chippendale

Category

Early 20th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Chippendale Style Mahogany Bookcase
Chippendale Style Mahogany Bookcase

Chippendale Style Mahogany Bookcase

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A 19th century mahogany bookcase in Chippendale style.

Category

19th Century English Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Chippendale Revival mahogany bookcase
Chippendale Revival mahogany bookcase

Chippendale Revival mahogany bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Chippendale Revival mahogany bookcase, the molded cornice, and blind fretwork frieze. Above two

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Wood

Antique English George IV Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Bookcase/Secretary
Antique English George IV Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Bookcase/Secretary

Antique English George IV Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Bookcase/Secretary

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Fabulous quality antique English George IV satinwood inlaid mahogany Chippendale style Bureau

Category

1820s English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Brass

English Geo. III Inlaid Burr Ash Chippendale Style Slant Front Bureau or Desk
English Geo. III Inlaid Burr Ash Chippendale Style Slant Front Bureau or Desk

English Geo. III Inlaid Burr Ash Chippendale Style Slant Front Bureau or Desk

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Superb quality antique English Geo. III inlaid burr ash Chippendale style slant front bureau or

Category

Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Ash, Oak

Antique English George III Inlaid Mahogany Slant Front Bureau Bookcase
Antique English George III Inlaid Mahogany Slant Front Bureau Bookcase

Antique English George III Inlaid Mahogany Slant Front Bureau Bookcase

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Exceptional quality antique English George III Chippendale style inlaid figured mahogany slant

Category

Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

c. 1890 English Chippendale Style Breakfront Bookcase
c. 1890 English Chippendale Style Breakfront Bookcase

c. 1890 English Chippendale Style Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1890 Chippendale style breakfront bookcase, English. A useful & handsome piece. The top with

Category

Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Wood

Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Breakfront Dwarf Bookcase
Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Breakfront Dwarf Bookcase

Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Breakfront Dwarf Bookcase

Located in London, GB

Very strong looking and practicable solid mahogany antique breakfront dwarf bookcase in the

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Early 20th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Blue Lacquer Chippendale Style Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Blue Lacquer Chippendale Style Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Blue Lacquer Chippendale Style Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in New York, NY

With broken pediment over four glazed doors with geometric mullions opening to adjustable mahogany shelves and ivory silk moire back; over a secretaire drawer and two short over two ...

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Early 20th Century Chippendale Antique Chippendale Bookcase

George III Gothic Mahogany Bookcase
George III Gothic Mahogany Bookcase

George III Gothic Mahogany Bookcase

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in London, by appointment only

England, 1770. A fine late 18th century George III mahogany bookcase, the upper section with

Category

1760s British George III Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Chippendale Carved Mahogany Triple Bookcase, Circa 1900
Antique Chippendale Carved Mahogany Triple Bookcase, Circa 1900

Antique Chippendale Carved Mahogany Triple Bookcase, Circa 1900

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Chippendale style triple bookcase cabinet USA, Circa 1900 Carved mahogany

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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

American Chippendale Mahogany Bookcase over Secretary Desk, Massachusetts
American Chippendale Mahogany Bookcase over Secretary Desk, Massachusetts

American Chippendale Mahogany Bookcase over Secretary Desk, Massachusetts

Located in Shippensburg, PA

The crown is self-contained and lifts off of the bookcase, this crafted with open dovetails at the

Category

18th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Irish Chippendale Walnut Breakfront Bookcase, Strahan & Co.
Exceptional Irish Chippendale Walnut Breakfront Bookcase, Strahan & Co.

Exceptional Irish Chippendale Walnut Breakfront Bookcase, Strahan & Co.

By Robert Strahan

Located in Shippensburg, PA

classical elements of Chippendale executed by the firm of Robert Strahan in the third quarter of the 19th

Category

Mid-19th Century Irish Chippendale Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Glass, Pine, Walnut

English Mahogany Chippendale Style Diminutive Glass Bookcase, Circa 1870
English Mahogany Chippendale Style Diminutive Glass Bookcase, Circa 1870

English Mahogany Chippendale Style Diminutive Glass Bookcase, Circa 1870

Located in Charleston, SC

English mahogany Chippendale style diminutive bookcase with an upper case carved molded edge

Category

1870s English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Pine

Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Library Bookcase
Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Library Bookcase

Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Library Bookcase

Located in London, GB

Antique mahogany library bookcase of exceptional quality and in great condition, dating from the

Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Mahogany

Exquisitely Made Solid Mahogany Astral Water Glazed Victorian Library Bookcase
Exquisitely Made Solid Mahogany Astral Water Glazed Victorian Library Bookcase

Exquisitely Made Solid Mahogany Astral Water Glazed Victorian Library Bookcase

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

astral glazed bookcase with the period water glass This is a very fine bookcase indeed, it is astral

Category

19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase of Mahogany from Scotland
Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase of Mahogany from Scotland

Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase of Mahogany from Scotland

Located in Austin, TX

A Chippendale style breakfront bookcase of mahogany from the Edwardian era, featuring three locking

Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Glass

Chippendale Revival Mahogany Four-Door Breakfront Bookcase
Chippendale Revival Mahogany Four-Door Breakfront Bookcase

Chippendale Revival Mahogany Four-Door Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Chippendale Revival bookcase, the projecting breakfront molded cornice. Above four large astragal

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Chinese Export Hand-Carved Dragon Bureau Bookcase Cabinet Solid Oak
Rare Chinese Export Hand-Carved Dragon Bureau Bookcase Cabinet Solid Oak

Rare Chinese Export Hand-Carved Dragon Bureau Bookcase Cabinet Solid Oak

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

-carved bureau bookcase cabinet with all original fixtures fittings and keys A very good looking and

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Glass, Oak

18th Century George II Chippendale Period Two Door Mahogany Glazed Bookcase
18th Century George II Chippendale Period Two Door Mahogany Glazed Bookcase

18th Century George II Chippendale Period Two Door Mahogany Glazed Bookcase

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

glazing bars in the typical manner associated with Thomas Chippendale and open to the original adjustable

Category

18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Brass

New York Bench Made Old Reprod. "Gothic" Chippendale Style Mahogany Bookcase
New York Bench Made Old Reprod. "Gothic" Chippendale Style Mahogany Bookcase

New York Bench Made Old Reprod. "Gothic" Chippendale Style Mahogany Bookcase

By Albano

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Extraordinary quality American bench made old Reproduction "Gothic" Chippendale style hand carved

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1920s American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Bookcase

Materials

Mahogany

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Antique Chippendale Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique chippendale bookcase you’re looking for. Each antique chippendale bookcase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and glass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique chippendale bookcase — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique chippendale bookcase made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique chippendale bookcase over the years, but those crafted by Thomas Chippendale, James Winter & Sons and Rockford National Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Chippendale Bookcase?

The average selling price for an antique chippendale bookcase at 1stDibs is $11,500, while they’re typically $495 on the low end and $485,000 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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