$4,659 / set
H 76.75 in W 43.5 in D 16.5 in
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style White Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 19th-century Swedish Gustavian-style two-door pine bookcase with newer professionally applied antique white painted finish.
Pine
$9,850
H 91 in W 50.75 in D 18 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
The cabinet has a newer professionally applied antique white painted finish in keeping with the Gustavian style.
Glass, Pine, Paint
$2,350
H 93 in W 37 in D 17 in
19th Century White Narrow Pine Bookcase Display Cabinet with Apothecary Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Restored, strong and stable, ready to use. Later painted white and lightly distressed to fit the age of narrow wall unit.
Pine, Paint
$14,250
H 81 in W 84.25 in D 23.5 in
19th C. Large White Gustavian Style Bookcase Display Cabinet with Glass Doors
Located in Round Top, TX
Elegant and stately Swedish Gustavian style pine display cabinet or bookcase in two sections standing just under 7' tall.
Glass, Pine, Paint
$3,950
H 89.5 in W 49 in D 18.75 in
19th-Century French White Painted Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet with Glass Doors
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century French bookcase constructed of oak, featuring two tall doors fitted with six vertical glass panes.
Glass, Oak, Paint
$4,791
H 61.03 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
White Vintage Chrome Bauhaus Bookcase Manufactured by Vichr and Spol, 1930s
By Vichr & Spol
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
20th century Art Deco Bauhause display bookcase Completely restored. Material: Chrome-plated steel and lacquered wood Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939. Maker: ...
Chrome
$35,000
H 96 in W 151.75 in D 24.5 in
Antique French Bookcase or Cupboard in Limed White Oak Older Restoration c1800's
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French Limed Oak Cabinet, of massive proportions. We seldom, if ever, find a genuine Antique French, circa 1800s Cabinet, of such grandeur. Our Old Plank workshop, completely...
Steel
$35,000
H 92 in W 56.25 in D 19.75 in
American Regency Mahogany Hinged Bookcase w/ Orig. Glass on Bracket Feet C. 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
Secondary wood consist of white pine. Interior Dimensions: Interior bookcase @ top 52" Wide / 11.75" Deep / Three adjustable shelves Interior bookcase @ base 53.25" Wide / 17.5" Deep
Brass
19th Century Large White Danish Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century large Danish bookcase, crafted in pine. This large display cabinet features removable shelves and offers substantial storage and display space.
Brass
$13,050
H 80.5 in W 121.5 in D 23 in
19th C. Large White Display Cabinet Bookcase Apothecary with 24 Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
19th-century Danish pine shop cabinet/counter, traditionally known as a Danish grocer’s desk. The newer, white painted finish is lightly distressed to fit the age and reveal the warm...
Brass
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
White Midcentury 'Isokon' Bookcase / Coffee Table by Ernest Race, England, 1962
By Ernest Race
Located in London, GB
Vintage 'Isokon Penguin Donkey 2' bookcase / coffee table designed by Ernest Race for Isokon in 1962.
Teak, Plywood
18th Century Pair Of Late Bookcases
Located in Firenze, IT
Beautiful pair of mahogany bookcases with white Carrara marble top. The cabinet has two glass doors and truncated pyramid legs.
Mahogany
Bar Harbor Wicker Bookshelf/Music Stand
Located in Sheffield, MA
Bar Harbor wicker bookcase in white painted finish. Four solid oak shelves finished with braided border, & angled top shelf for magazines,etc.
Reed
Unavailable
H 39.18 in W 74.91 in D 63.29 in
Butternut 'White Walnut' 1929 Paneled Library with Bookcases & Doors Complete
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Butternut (white walnut) from a 1929 paneled complete study with bookcases, 2 doors, pocket doors & windows included.
Bronze
Bar Harbor Wicker Bookcase
Located in Sheffield, MA
Bar Harbor wicker bookcase in white painted finish. Four solid oak shelves finished with braided border.
Unavailable
H 41.34 in W 94.49 in D 131.11 in
Walnut 1929 Paneled Complete Great Room Carved with Mantle & 4 French Doors
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Additional Rooms Also Available from this Property Including: Stunning Paneled QuarterSawn (Mirrored Tiger Oak) Dining Room! Paneled ButterNut (White Walnut) Library with Bookc...
Limestone
Mid-Century Style White Lacquered Bookcase
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-century style white lacquered wood bookcase with two sliding doors to upper shelves, raised on turned tapered legs.
Wood, Lacquer
Antique White Painted Rococo Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Round Top, TX
Elegant and decorative, this large display cabinet makes a dramatic impression due it its size and substantial Bombay base of 5 drawers. The upper cabinet follows the curves of the g...
Wood
A Pair of White-Painted Bookcase Cabinets
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A Pair of White-Painted and Red Stained Interior Bookcase Cabinets with Wire-Paneled Doors
Antique Swedish Gustavian Style White Cabinet/Bookcase
Located in Round Top, TX
This amazing cabinet was just given an amazing white painted/distressed finish in the Gustavian style, adding to its Swedish country charisma.
Wood, Paint, Glass
Antique Soft White Painted, French Country Bookcase
Located in Round Top, TX
The soft color pallet and curved panels add a romantic touch to this French Country Bookcase. The wire in the panels allows those items inside to casually displayed. Note the wonderf...
Wood, Paint
Antique White Painted Gustavian Display Cabinet Bookcase from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
The decorative trim on the glass doors and dentil molding/carving of the crown add a touch of refinement to the bookcase as well. The interior was painted a contrasting dark red agai...
Wood
White Painted Swedish Display Cabinet Bookcase, circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Restored, later professionally painted in layered shades of white and lightly distressed to fit the age and grace of this lovely bookcase.
Pine, Paint
Regency Open Bookcase - Antique Mahogany Bookcases
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Circa 1920 Featuring 3 Fluted pilasters with turned Patre to the tops and Bottom, The Multi Moulded Cornice having Greek Key Decoration. The Bookcase has 8 Fully adjustable shelves w...
Mahogany
Large 19th Century Antique Swedish Bookcase Painted White
Located in Round Top, TX
This large antique Swedish oak bookcase (circa 1890s) features dentil molding, fluted columns and panelled doors in a neoclassical design.
Late 19th Century White Swedish Display Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Round Top, TX
Elegant and stately Swedish Gustavian style display cabinet or bookcase in two sections standing just over 7' tall and 7' wide.
Brass
White Painted Swedish Pine Bookcase Display Cabinet, circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Delightful white painted pine bookcase with adjustable shelves and upper glass display cabinet doors.
Glass, Pine, Paint
Sold
H 48 in W 26.5 in D 14 in
Antique American Victorian White Wicker 5 Shelf Bookcase Curio Display Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Victorian White Wicker 5 Shelf Bookcase Curio Display. Item features a white painted wicker frame, 4 wooden shelves, very nice antique item, quality American craftsm...
Wicker, Wood
Sold
H 121.75 in W 90 in D 17.5 in
Tall Antique 20th Century French Country Glass Front Bookcase Painted White
Located in Round Top, TX
This charm of bookcase comes in the clean straight lines that accent the long glass display doors.
Glass, Wood
1910s Shabby White Sideboard, Bookcase, Very Slender Design, Fir
Located in Buggiano, IT
1910s Shabby white sideboard, bookcase called ''scrivimpiedi'', very slender design.
Fir
White Painted Bookcase Display Cabinet, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Delightful white painted pine bookcase with dentil molding along crown and fluted carved details along flanking sides.
Glass, Pine, Paint
Sold
H 92.5 in W 48.75 in D 15.25 in
Pair, 19th Century White Swedish Gustavian Bookcases Display Cabinets
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of tall Gustavian style white painted pine bookcases standing just under 8' tall.
Glass, Pine, Paint
Large White Painted Bookcase Display Cabinet, Sweden circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Elegant and stately 8.5' tall Swedish Gustavian country display cabinet or bookcase with adjustable shelves and four upper glass doors.
Glass, Pine, Paint
Sold
H 83.86 in W 45.28 in D 18.9 in
18th Century Painted Gustavian Swedish Bureaux Glazed Bookcase - White
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A late 18th century Swedish bureaux bookcase, displaying a pair of glazed doors, above a fall front desk which opens to seven drawers and secret compartments. With two split and thre...
Paint
Monumental Library Bookcase
Located in Culver City, CA
Glazed library bookcase, in original white painted finish. Made in England circa 1840.
Glass, Wood
Tall and Narrow White Painted Bookcase Cabinet, Sweden 1890-20
Located in Round Top, TX
Delightful tall and narrow white painted pine bookcase built in two sections for easier installation.
Glass, Pine, Paint
Sold
H 92.5 in W 35 in D 19.5 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Narrow Display Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Round Top, TX
This narrow Swedish display cabinet may also be used as a bookcase. Fluted panel doors and decorative carving along the crown add to the Gustavian appeal of this white cabinet.
Glass, Pine, Paint
Sold
H 89.5 in W 41.5 in D 17.75 in
Pair, 19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Narrow Bookcases Display Cabinets
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of tall and narrow Gustavian style white painted pine bookcases built in two sections for easier installation.
Glass, Pine, Paint
White Painted Pine Bookcase Display Cabinet, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
The newer professionally applied white painted finish is complimented by the contrasting interior with a shade of white washed pale blue.
Glass, Pine, Paint
Sold
H 94 in W 70.75 in D 19.5 in
Pair, White Painted Pine Bookcases Display Cabinets, Hungary circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
Newer professionally applied white painted finish, slightly distressed to fit age of these display cabinets.
Glass, Pine, Paint
White Painted Pine Bookcase Display Cabinet, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
The newer professionally applied white painted finish is complimented by the contrasting interior with a shade of pale blue.
Glass, Pine, Paint
Pair of English Waterfall Bookcases
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of English waterfall bookcases each with one drawer and on castors.
Wood
Pair of French Off-White Painted and Red Felt Lined Bookcases
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A Pair of Off-White Painted Pine Bookcases with Custom Branca Red Felt Lined Interior Shelves, Featuring Molded Overhung Cornice
Sold
H 83.47 in W 64.97 in D 15.75 in
A Large 19th Century French Original Painted Glazed Bookcase Cabinet - White
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
An elegant 19th century original painted bookcase/cabinet. Displaying a pair of glazed doors retaining their original glass with a further pair of lower paneled cupboard doors enclos...
Paint
Regency Rosewood Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Regency rosewood open bookcase, the rectangular white veined marble marble-top above molded freeze with carved scrolling capitals.
Regency Rosewood Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Regency rosewood open bookcase, the rectangular white veined marble-top above molded freeze with carved scrolling columns, enclosing two adjustable shelves, all raised up on plinth b...
Sold
H 101 in W 111.25 in D 25.5 in
Antique French Oak Large Display Cabinet Bookcase Painted White, circa 1880's
Located in Round Top, TX
French country large display cabinet, bookcase or vitrine in two sections. Oak wood later professional painted in layers of white and soft grey with wonderful distressed finish.
Glass, Wood, Paint
Sold
H 82.75 in W 62.75 in D 17 in
Large White Display Cabinet Bookcase with Glass Doors, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
This European country pine cupboard may be used as a display cabinet or bookcase. The upper pane glass doors allow for ideal display of any collection held within.
Glass, Pine, Paint
Amazing Architectural Pediment Pine Bookcase
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An Assembled Grey-Painted Pine Architectural Pediment Bookcase with White Painted Interior
An Assembled Architectural Pediment Bookcase
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An Assembled Grey-Painted Pine Architectural Pediment Bookcase with Beautiful White Backboard Interior
Vintage Country French Secretary/Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Superbly carved from solid French white oak, this elegant secretary/bookcase boasts a gracefully arched crown centered with a boldly carved cartouche overlooking the green-tinted boo...
Sold
H 110 in W 85 in D 18 in
Pair of 18th Century White Painted Bookcases in the manner of James Wyatt
By James Wyatt
Located in London, GB
A pair of George III painted bookcases in the manner of James Wyatt, circa 1775. Each with an entablature with fluted partially bow-fronted top section above a moulded cornice and d...
Glass, Wood
Pair of Mahogany Brass Inlaid Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of mahogany brass inlaid bookcases the white marble tops surrounded by pierced brass gallery.
Mahogany
Spectacular 19th Century Bookcase In Lacquered Wood – 6.50m
Located in BARSAC, FR
Very large bookcase in white/sky blue lacquered fir wood, opening with four double glass doors in the upper part and four solid double doors in the lower part. 19th century work, mo...
Pine
A Pair of Regency Open Bookcase Cabinets / Bedside Cabinets
Located in London, GB
A pair of green lacquer open bookcases, with white marble tops above tapered pilasters with gilt vine leaf decoration, each with large lions mask capitals, and raised on turned feet.
Sold
H 93.25 in W 75 in D 17.75 in
19th Century French Louis XIV Carved Painted Bookcase Cabinet with Glass Doors
Located in Dallas, TX
The tall and narrow cabinet is in excellent condition commensurate with ange and use, and adorns a rich textured patinated painted finish in a grey and white palette. Place the bookc...
Oak, Paint
Sold
H 90.25 in W 84.5 in D 18.25 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Open Bookcase with Bottom Doors
Located in Dallas, TX
The base has six tapered and fluted legs. The bookcase is in excellent condition with a rich, antique painted finish in a grey and white palette.
Oak, Paint
Sold
H 77.96 in W 50.4 in D 14.57 in
Double Legal Stacking Bookcase Metal Plaque Dedicated to Rev I Siviter in 1939
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for salethis very rare original circa 1890-1900 Large double bank legal stacking oak bookcase with silver plaque gifting the piece to a Vicar and his wife ...
Oak
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 SHELF IS STRONG AND STURDY.
Pine
19th Century French Wooden Bookshelf with White Patina
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
19th century french cupboard with a nice white patina. It comprises lot of space for books or just keeping. There is central lower cupboard with two wooden doors which are left ...
Pine
c.1880 French White Oak Louis XV Bibliotheque
Located in Highwood, IL
Extremely unusual open front antique French Louis XV style open bibliotheque from the Normandy region. Stunning contrast, with a dark eterior and a beautiful painted interior. Totall...
Sold
H 81 in W 44.25 in D 13.5 in
19th Century White Painted Swedish Gustavian Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Traditional carved diamonds, dentil molding, and additional carving add to the timeless appeal of this bookcase. The exterior antique white painted finish is old and shows distress t...
Glass, Oak, Pine, Paint
Pair, Dramatic Antique Bookcase Large White Display Cabinets from Spain
Located in Round Top, TX
Originally, four of these bookcases served in an impressive library in Barcelona, Spain.
Wood, Glass, Paint
18th Century Black Forest White Bureau Bookcase, German
By Black Forest
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing corner cabinet or Bureau-bookcase with two parts. Germany, Baroque, Black Forest style, 18th century.
Brass
Sold
H 91.5 in W 38 in D 16.25 in
Pair, 19th Century Tall White Painted Pine Bookcases Display Cabinets
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of tall Gustavian style white painted pine bookcases standing 7.5' tall.
Glass, Pine, Paint
Sold
H 25 in W 18.25 in D 8.5 in
2 Antique Victorian Carved White Etagere Stands Bookcases Wall Shelves Boho Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of diminutive antique Victorian two tier wall hanging shelves, etagere stands or bookcases. Feature turned barley twist supports and spindle galleries surrounding each tier.
Hardwood, Paint
Large White Bookcase Cabinet, Denmark circa 1900-20
Located in Round Top, TX
Large white painted pine display cabinet or bookcase with open shelving and six drawers that likely served to display goods in a country store.
Pine, Paint
$6,602 / set
H 29.53 in W 38.59 in D 18.71 in
Pair of Blue Gustavian Chests of Drawers, Gustavian Style, Sweden
Located in Kastrup, DK
A refined and elegant pair of chests of drawers executed in the Gustavian style and painted in nuanced shades of blue with geometric ornamentation. Each chest features a moulded top...
Brass
Art Deco White Albaster Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Antique alabaster hanging lamp in Art Deco style, circa 1940s. A single piece of alabaster, beautifully worked with shades and reflections of other colours when lit, suspended from t...
Alabaster
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
English 19th Century Pine Painted Butler's Pantry
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A unique 19th century butler’s pantry made in England, circa 1860, beautifully crafted of English pine these Victorian-era cupboards provide abundant storage with classic style. Feat...
Wood, Pine
English Painted Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 19th century English painted breakfront bookcase. Good carved decoration and astragal glazing. Fitted with adjustable shelving. 1830. Code: 8693 Dimensions: W: 81.5...
Oak, Pine
$5,609
H 32.68 in W 42.13 in D 20.08 in
Antique Genuine Swedish Original Gustavian Period Handmade Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish chest of drawers from the 1700s in gustavian style. The chest is a genuine Swedish gustavian furniture with four drawers made by hand in solid pine around 1790. Class...
Pine
$4,650
H 30.5 in W 43.25 in D 17.5 in
Antique Danish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Narrow
Located in Round Top, TX
Decorative pine Gustavian chest of drawers with traditional carved dentil molding, canted fluted side posts, decorative upper drawer all raised on four tapered fluted feet. Restored,...
Brass
Sold|$8,250 / set
H 29.5 in W 38.25 in D 19 in
Pair, 19th Century Gustavian Style Blue Chest of Drawers or Nightstands
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of elegant Gustavian pine chests of three drawers painted in shades of blue and contrasting black top with simple geometric carving on each drawer. Canted fluted side posts wi...
Brass
Venetian Chest of Drawers, Hand Painted, 18th C
Located in Houston, TX
The use of color and the unusual architectural paintings on this Piece make it very unique. It has a faux marble top in apricot Coloration. It is very old and is in the original 18...
Wood
$3,295
H 80.25 in W 40 in D 13.75 in
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Glass Front Double Bookcase, Circa 1880s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique American Empire glass front double bookcase USA, Circa 1880s Gorgeous flame mahogany, with glass front doors. Key is included. Measures: 40"W x 13.75"D x 80.25...
Glass, Mahogany
$3,200
H 77.75 in W 44 in D 18.5 in
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Book Matched Walnut Bookcase
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This nineteenth century French Louis Philippe period bookcase or vitrine features a solid walnut facade with simple, handsome lines and two doors inset with glass. A panel at the cro...
Glass, Walnut
$8,600 / set
H 37.5 in W 20.75 in D 19 in
Antique French Provincial Walnut Dining Chairs with Rush Seats - Set of 8
Located in Astoria, NY
A set of eight provincial dining chairs sourced in Provence, France. The silhouettes remain light and open with gently curved backs and shaped seat rails that keep the forms visually...
Rush, Walnut
$8,300
H 37.5 in W 18.25 in D 17.5 in
19th - 20th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Set of Ten Pinewood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th–20th Century, light-grey antique Swedish Gustavian set of ten dining chairs, handcrafted in painted Pinewood and in good structural condition. The curved shield-back design ex...
Pine
$7,750 / set
H 30.5 in W 37.5 in D 18.75 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Chest of Drawers, Pair
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of three drawers with Greek key motif carved in upper top molding. Canted fluted side posts with upper carved diamond medallion, additional ...
Brass
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Cabinet Circa 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Swedish Folk Art cabinet, circa 1810, is an exquisite example of rustic craftsmanship blended with functional design. Made from solid wood, it features a beautifull...
Pine
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.
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