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English Breakfront Library Bookcase
English Breakfront Library Bookcase

English Breakfront Library Bookcase

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Late 19th century English pine breakfront library bookcase with open adjustable shelves to the top section. 1890.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Pine

English Country House Pine Bookcase
English Country House Pine Bookcase

English Country House Pine Bookcase

Located in Faversham, GB

A large open pitch pine bookcase with an arrangement of fifteen individual partitions over four shelves.

Category

19th Century European High Victorian Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Large 19th Century English Painted Bookcase
Large 19th Century English Painted Bookcase

Large 19th Century English Painted Bookcase

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Large 19th Century English painted bookcase. Arched open top adjustable shelving, on a three drawer, three door cupboard base.

Category

19th Century British Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Pine, Paint

Large 19th Century French Mahogany Bookcase
Large 19th Century French Mahogany Bookcase

Large 19th Century French Mahogany Bookcase

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Large late 19th Century French mahogany bookcase. With open shelved top and panel doors base.

Category

19th Century French Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Dutch Oak revolving bookcase, ca 1900
Dutch Oak revolving bookcase, ca 1900

Dutch Oak revolving bookcase, ca 1900

Located in Delft, NL

The bookcase has open compartments to put the books in.

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Oak

19th Century Dutch revolving bookcase, 1880
19th Century Dutch revolving bookcase, 1880

19th Century Dutch revolving bookcase, 1880

Located in Delft, NL

The bookcase has open compartments to put the books in.

Category

19th Century Dutch Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Wood

A Fabulous Pair of Edwardian Waterfall Bookcases
A Fabulous Pair of Edwardian Waterfall Bookcases

A Fabulous Pair of Edwardian Waterfall Bookcases

Located in Dublin, IE

A fabulous pair of Edwardian mahogany open waterfall bookcases, finely carved, of neat proportions with deeply rich patination and grain.

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Country Stripped Pine Bookcases
Pair of English Country Stripped Pine Bookcases

Pair of English Country Stripped Pine Bookcases

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of English Country (19/20th Century) stripped pine bookcase cabinets with open shelves and 2 lower doors with floral carved top.

Category

Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Country Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Pine

19th Century George III Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase

19th Century George III Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th century mahogany open waterfall bookcase with cabinet, with three graduated shelves with reeded edge above single long drawer and two doors with flame mahogany veneer raised on ...

Category

Early 1800s Irish George III Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Arts and Crafts Open Front Slope-Shelf Book Trough
Arts and Crafts Open Front Slope-Shelf Book Trough

Arts and Crafts Open Front Slope-Shelf Book Trough

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts and Crafts Open Front Slope-Shelf Book Trough This bookcase has 3 open trough shelves and has carved hand holds at each side The bookcase is in good attractive sturdy condition...

Category

19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Arts & Crafts Open Front Slope-Shelf Fireside Book Trough
Arts & Crafts Open Front Slope-Shelf Fireside Book Trough

Arts & Crafts Open Front Slope-Shelf Fireside Book Trough

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts & Crafts Open Front Slope-Shelf Fireside Book Trough This is a delightful little piece it has 2 open trough shelves it is in good attractive condition and would work very w...

Category

1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Large Pair of Regency Style Quality Breakfront Bookcases
Large Pair of Regency Style Quality Breakfront Bookcases

Large Pair of Regency Style Quality Breakfront Bookcases

Located in Suffolk, GB

Large pair of regency style quality breakfront bookcases having a pair of white painted regency style open top breakfront bookcases above a pair of brass grille cabinets H 247 x W 1...

Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Softwood

Tall Edwardian Walnut Bookcase, Adjustable Shelves, Inlay Detail, 1900
Tall Edwardian Walnut Bookcase, Adjustable Shelves, Inlay Detail, 1900

Tall Edwardian Walnut Bookcase, Adjustable Shelves, Inlay Detail, 1900

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Tall Edwardian Walnut Bookcase This great piece comes into 2, the top part is an open fronted bookcase with adjustable shelves and it has an elegant outward sweeping cornice to top i...

Category

Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Monumental English 19th C Ironmongers Pine Bookcase Cabinet
Monumental English 19th C Ironmongers Pine Bookcase Cabinet

Monumental English 19th C Ironmongers Pine Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1890 Monumental English 19th C Ironmongers open Pine Bookcase Cabinet in original colour Measures: W 286 x D 25 x H 113 cm.    

Category

1880s English Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Louis XVI Secretary Bookcase, South German 1780, Cherry
Louis XVI Secretary Bookcase, South German 1780, Cherry

Louis XVI Secretary Bookcase, South German 1780, Cherry

Located in Belmont, MA

The interior of the writing commitment has seven small drawers and an open compartment. The secretary bookcase is in very good condition.

Category

1780s German Louis XVI Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Cherry

Rare Pair of Gillows Antique Quality Satinwood Waterfall Bookcases
Rare Pair of Gillows Antique Quality Satinwood Waterfall Bookcases

Rare Pair of Gillows Antique Quality Satinwood Waterfall Bookcases

Located in Suffolk, GB

Rare pair of Gillows antique quality satinwood waterfall bookcases having the original brass gallery above a satinwood open waterfall bookcase with crossbanded satinwood backs and to...

Category

19th Century English Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century Beech Étagère, Polished Finish, Germany, Circa 1880
19th Century Beech Étagère, Polished Finish, Germany, Circa 1880

19th Century Beech Étagère, Polished Finish, Germany, Circa 1880

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Small open bookcase made of beechwood from Germany. In very good condition.

Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Beech

Pair of 19th Century Regency Rosewood Open Bookshelves
Pair of 19th Century Regency Rosewood Open Bookshelves

Pair of 19th Century Regency Rosewood Open Bookshelves

Located in London, GB

A fine quality pair of early 19th century Regency period rosewood open bookshelves, having gilt brass columned superstructures mounted with pierced galleries and inset beading, above...

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique French Bookcase & Chest of Drawers Display Cabinet Barley Twist Oak
Antique French Bookcase & Chest of Drawers Display Cabinet Barley Twist Oak

Antique French Bookcase & Chest of Drawers Display Cabinet Barley Twist Oak

Located in Tyler, TX

Beautifully Carved Antique French Oak Barley Twist Bookcase on Chest of Drawers~~c. early 1900s Handsome double door upper open barely twist bookcase with original wavy gla...

Category

Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Fine pair of Sheraton revival bow fronted open book shelves.
Fine pair of Sheraton revival bow fronted open book shelves.

Fine pair of Sheraton revival bow fronted open book shelves.

By Sheraton Revival

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality pair of Sheraton revival Satinwood bow fronted open bookshelves, each with adjustable shelves, the tops with Rosewood cross banding and frieze to match with oval fans ...

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

An extensive William IV Goncalo Alves breakfront open book case
An extensive William IV Goncalo Alves breakfront open book case

An extensive William IV Goncalo Alves breakfront open book case

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

An extensive William IV Goncalo Alves breakfront open book case, the green marble top set above five open sections, each with two adjustable shelves and divided by pilasters with tur...

Category

Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Marble

English 1870s Chinoiserie Waterfall Bookcase with Soft Yellow Painted Finish
English 1870s Chinoiserie Waterfall Bookcase with Soft Yellow Painted Finish

English 1870s Chinoiserie Waterfall Bookcase with Soft Yellow Painted Finish

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English painted Chinoiserie waterfall bookcase from the late 19th century. Attracting our eyes with its soft yellow painted color adorned with Chinoiserie landscape motifs, this w...

Category

Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Library Bookcase by Louis Majorelle
French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Library Bookcase by Louis Majorelle

French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Library Bookcase by Louis Majorelle

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

ART DECO BOOKCASE BY LOUIS MAJORELLE A very large open library bookcase produced in Macassar Ebony with two lockable doors in the centre having the original key, the bookcase was des...

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Macassar

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Bookcase with Four Shelves and Dark Patina
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Bookcase with Four Shelves and Dark Patina

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Bookcase with Four Shelves and Dark Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

The bookcase features an open façade made of four shelves resting on four straight legs.

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Elmwood Bookcase with Three Shelves and Pierced Cartouches
Chinese Qing Dynasty Elmwood Bookcase with Three Shelves and Pierced Cartouches

Chinese Qing Dynasty Elmwood Bookcase with Three Shelves and Pierced Cartouches

Located in Yonkers, NY

Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this elmwood bookcase features an open structure made of three shelves adorned with pierced cartouches on the upper level.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Stunning Hand Carved Dutch Renaisssance Oak Bookcase / Cabinet w. Glass Windows
Stunning Hand Carved Dutch Renaisssance Oak Bookcase / Cabinet w. Glass Windows

Stunning Hand Carved Dutch Renaisssance Oak Bookcase / Cabinet w. Glass Windows

Located in Lisse, NL

Of course you must have also noticed the striking patina of and the beautiful grain in this striking tiger oak bookcase. All doors open and shut perfectly (also thanks to the stylish...

Category

Late 19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Finest Quality Antique 1830 Flamed Hardwood Wellington Chest of Drawers Bookcase
Finest Quality Antique 1830 Flamed Hardwood Wellington Chest of Drawers Bookcase

Finest Quality Antique 1830 Flamed Hardwood Wellington Chest of Drawers Bookcase

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

A Wellington chest is a tall chest of drawers with a lockable side panel, the smaller versions are around 100cm with the taller versions coming in at approximately 130cm, this piece ...

Category

1830s English William IV Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Japanese Taishō Period Open Bookshelf Sliding Doors, Curvy Shelf and Drawer
Japanese Taishō Period Open Bookshelf Sliding Doors, Curvy Shelf and Drawer

Japanese Taishō Period Open Bookshelf Sliding Doors, Curvy Shelf and Drawer

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Taisho period hinoki cypress wood cabinet from the early 20th century converted into an open bookshelf with wavy curving shelf, sliding doors and drawers. Created in Japan...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Cypress, Fabric

Pair of Sheraton Revival Satinwood, Burr Walnut & Yew Wood Library Bookcases
Pair of Sheraton Revival Satinwood, Burr Walnut & Yew Wood Library Bookcases

Pair of Sheraton Revival Satinwood, Burr Walnut & Yew Wood Library Bookcases

By Sheraton Revival

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for this stunning pair of Sheraton Revival large open library bookcases in light satinwood with burr walnut & yew A very good looking well made and decor...

Category

19th Century English Sheraton Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut, Yew

Pair of Fine Antique Regency Hardwood Brass Gallery & Marble Dwarf Bookcases
Pair of Fine Antique Regency Hardwood Brass Gallery & Marble Dwarf Bookcases

Pair of Fine Antique Regency Hardwood Brass Gallery & Marble Dwarf Bookcases

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of original Regency circa 1810-1820 mahogany open library bookcases with Italian marble tops surmounted with brass gallery rail...

Category

1810s English Regency Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Marble, Brass

Liberty & Co. A Slim Arts & Crafts Walnut Bookcase with Stylised Copper Hinges
Liberty & Co. A Slim Arts & Crafts Walnut Bookcase with Stylised Copper Hinges

Liberty & Co. A Slim Arts & Crafts Walnut Bookcase with Stylised Copper Hinges

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

A Slim Arts & Crafts walnut bookcase with open upper shelves and cupboards below with stylised brass hinges.

Category

Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign.

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Open Oak Bookcase This bookcase has 3 open shelves
Open Oak Bookcase This bookcase has 3 open shelves

Open Oak Bookcase This bookcase has 3 open shelves

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Open Oak Bookcase This bookcase has 3 open shelves, the top shelf has side galleries The bookcase is in good attractive and sturdy condition and would work very well in your Livin...

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Oak

G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts & Crafts oak writing desk
G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts & Crafts oak writing desk

G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts & Crafts oak writing desk

By George Montague Ellwood

Located in London, GB

Henry An oak writing desk with sloping pen compartment just above the writing area flanked by stylised inlaid details of a pair of quills in ink pots the inlays of fruitwoods and cop...

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Modernist Credenza or Sideboard by H. Fels for L.O.V. Oosterbeek
Art Deco Modernist Credenza or Sideboard by H. Fels for L.O.V. Oosterbeek

Art Deco Modernist Credenza or Sideboard by H. Fels for L.O.V. Oosterbeek

By H. Fels, L.O.V. Oosterbeek

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The Modernist look of this wonderful Art Deco open bookcase is also known in the Netherlands under the name Haagse School.

Category

1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Two Oak Art Deco Modernist Coat Racks by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen
Two Oak Art Deco Modernist Coat Racks by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen

Two Oak Art Deco Modernist Coat Racks by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen

By P.E.L. Izeren 1, Genneper Molen

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The Modernist look of this wonderful Art Deco open bookcase is also known in the Netherlands under the name Haagse School.

Category

1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Macassar, Oak, Walnut

Two Art Deco Modernist Coat Racks by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen
Two Art Deco Modernist Coat Racks by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen

Two Art Deco Modernist Coat Racks by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen

By Genneper Molen, P.E.L. Izeren 1

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The Modernist look of this wonderful Art Deco open bookcase is also known in the Netherlands under the name Haagse School.

Category

1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Macassar, Oak, Walnut

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Drop-Leaf Desk by Willem Penaat for Metz & Co.
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Drop-Leaf Desk by Willem Penaat for Metz & Co.

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Drop-Leaf Desk by Willem Penaat for Metz & Co.

By Willem Penaat 1, Metz & Co.

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Solid oak base with integrated open bookcase and original black lacquered decorative elements.

Category

1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Walnut bookcase with carved columns, doors and open shelves, Italy
Walnut bookcase with carved columns, doors and open shelves, Italy

Walnut bookcase with carved columns, doors and open shelves, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antique walnut bookcase with carved columns and capitals, base with lower doors and open upper part, therefore with open shelves, original from Italy, 18th century.

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Arts and Crafts Oak Bookcase, Open Front Design, Six Shelves, 1880
Arts and Crafts Oak Bookcase, Open Front Design, Six Shelves, 1880

Arts and Crafts Oak Bookcase, Open Front Design, Six Shelves, 1880

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Open Front Arts and Crafts Oak Bookcase. This Oak bookcase has 6 open shelves at varying heights and there is a gallery at the top, all the edges of the bookcase are pegged in...

Category

1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Fine Burr Walnut with Brass Gallery Rail Open Library Bookcase Etagere Whatnot
Fine Burr Walnut with Brass Gallery Rail Open Library Bookcase Etagere Whatnot

Fine Burr Walnut with Brass Gallery Rail Open Library Bookcase Etagere Whatnot

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this very fine circa 1880 Burr walnut with Marquetry inlay, brass gallery rail and original porcelain castors, open library bookcase Etagere A very decor...

Category

1880s English High Victorian Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Grand French Empire Mahogany Gilt Bronze Mounted Console Table
Grand French Empire Mahogany Gilt Bronze Mounted Console Table

Grand French Empire Mahogany Gilt Bronze Mounted Console Table

Located in Benington, Herts

Other pieces of this sort have been described as open bookcases which is also functionally true of course so this is a rather versatile piece of furniture with great presence and of ...

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Arts and Crafts Decorative Open Front Wallhanging Shelf
Arts and Crafts Decorative Open Front Wallhanging Shelf

Arts and Crafts Decorative Open Front Wallhanging Shelf

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts and Crafts Decorative Open Front Wallhanging Shelf This little bookcase has 3 open shelves with a carved and scalloped shape to the decoration The bookcase suitable for wall h...

Category

1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Mahogany Open Top Cabinet
Early 19th Century Mahogany Open Top Cabinet

Early 19th Century Mahogany Open Top Cabinet

Located in Martlesham, GB

19th Century mahogany cabinet / bookcase, the open top section consisting of a decorative shaped and inlaid cornice and eight shelved compartments below with each compartment having ...

Category

1830s British Regency Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Blue Fitzhugh Porcelain Hot Plates Set of Four
Chinese Blue Fitzhugh Porcelain Hot Plates Set of Four

Chinese Blue Fitzhugh Porcelain Hot Plates Set of Four

Located in Bradenton, FL

They are ideal as decorative accents on open shelving, breakfront cabinets, or bookcases, and can still be utilized as functional serving pieces for entertaining.

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Porcelain

Northern Italian Baroque Secretary, lined in red velvet, Venice Circa 1900
Northern Italian Baroque Secretary, lined in red velvet, Venice Circa 1900

Northern Italian Baroque Secretary, lined in red velvet, Venice Circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

The doors, inset by pilasters and following the same arched design, hold beveled glass (trimmed on the interior in red rope) and open to a bookcase (lined with red velvet and finishe...

Category

Early 1900s Italian Baroque Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Modernist Free-Standing Desk by J.A. Muntendam for L.O.V. Oosterbeek
Art Deco Modernist Free-Standing Desk by J.A. Muntendam for L.O.V. Oosterbeek

Art Deco Modernist Free-Standing Desk by J.A. Muntendam for L.O.V. Oosterbeek

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Solid oak base with three drawers with original macassar ebony knobs on the front side and on the back side an open book bookcase with original two doors. The top with original black...

Category

1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Faux Leather, Macassar, Oak

Venetian Rococo Style Walnut Secretary Lacquered by Ira Yeager
Venetian Rococo Style Walnut Secretary Lacquered by Ira Yeager

Venetian Rococo Style Walnut Secretary Lacquered by Ira Yeager

By Ira Yeager

Located in Rio Vista, CA

The painting is painted on board titled "Venezia" and signed by Yeager with a fictitious date of 1725. The door opens to a three-shelf bookcase. The case is topped with a pediment ha...

Category

19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Open Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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Antique Open Bookcases For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique open bookcases available for sale. The range of distinct antique open bookcases — often made from wood, mahogany and oak — can elevate any home. Antique open bookcases have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique open bookcases to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Regency and Arts and Crafts antique open bookcases are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made antique open bookcases over the years, but those made by Jas Shoolbred & Co., Gillows of Lancaster & London and James Shoolbred are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Open Bookcases?

Prices for antique open bookcases can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique open bookcases begin at $220 and can go as high as $132,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,167.

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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