$710Sale Price|20% Off
H 17 in W 24 in D 6 in
Arts and Crafts Oak Wall Hanging Bookshelf, Open Shelves, 1880
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Open Front Wall Hanging Bookshelf The unit has open shelves and a carved
Oak
$2,138Sale Price|24% Off
H 33 in W 20 in D 13.5 in
Arts & Crafts Handmade Dark Oak Compact 3 Tiered Bookshelf
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Circa 1910 Elegant and compact Arts & Crafts 3 tiered bookshelf with subtle workmanship and
Oak
$4,785
H 39.01 in W 60.01 in D 11.01 in
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts oak over mantle or hanging bookshelf
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
A Liberty and Co Arts and Crafts oak over mantle or hanging bookshelf, with Motto by Sir Francis
Oak
$1,995
H 26.5 in W 26 in D 13.25 in
Stickley Roycroft Mission Oak Arts & Crafts "Little Journeys" Table or Bookshelf
By Roycroft, Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts "Little Journeys" quarter sawn oak side table or bookshelf
Oak
$765Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 30 in D 5 in
Open Front Wall Hanging Yew Bookshelf, Arts and Crafts Style, 1950
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Open Front Wall Hanging Yew Bookshelf This superb quality bookcase has 4 open
Yew
Stickley Harvey Ellis Inlaid Bookshelf Mission Oak Arts Crafts
By Harvey Ellis, Gustav Stickley
Located in Atlanta, GA
piece is a versatile size and can be used as a bookshelf or bookcase, media center, or bar.
Oak, Wood
$665
H 38.25 in W 14.75 in D 12.75 in
Mission Arts & Crafts Quartersawn Oak Bookshelf Pedestal Plant Stand Side Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th century mission oak 3 tier stand or bookshelf. Features an open design enclosed by spear
Oak
$8,000 / item
H 79 in W 39 in D 13 in
Portable Polished Brass and Mahogany Cyclopedia Bookshelf with Wheels
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
The design for Cyclopedia stems from the high wheel bicycles of the 1870s. Unlike most bookshelves, Cyclopedia differentiates itself through its portable structure. This unique piece...
Brass
$8,000 / item
H 79 in W 39 in D 13 in
Contemporary Cyclopedia Bookshelf in Powder Coated Metal and Yellow Terrazzo
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
, this hand crafted piece is sure to bring an eclectic vibe to any surface it leans against.
Terrazzo
$8,000 / item
H 79 in W 39 in D 13 in
Cyclopedia Bookshelf in Bordeaux Powder Coated Metal and Gray Terrazzo
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
grey terrazzo, this hand crafted piece is sure to bring an eclectic vibe to any surface it leans
Terrazzo
Daffodil Yellow Artist-Made Bookshelf with Arched Cutouts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dreamlike postmodern bookshelf hand-painted in daffodil yellow. The piece features raw, textured
Wood
$840Sale Price|30% Off
H 58 in W 26 in D 10 in
Primitive Oak 6 Shelf Library Bookcase Bookshelf Office Console 58"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage oak library book shelf featuring primitive styling with six tiers. Dimensions: 26" x 10" x 58" h, shelves 9", bottom shelf 12"
Oak
$665Sale Price|30% Off
H 23.25 in W 34.5 in D 11.5 in
Antique Globe Wernicke American Walnut Barrister Bookcase Lawyer Bookshelf 811
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Globe Wernicke American Walnut Barrister Bookcase. Catalog no 811, Finish 4098. Features a glass front over straight leg base. Marked along inside. Dimensions: 34.5" x 11...
Glass, Walnut
$3,700
H 57.5 in W 65 in D 16 in
Antique English Bookcase Bookshelf Cabinet Glass Oak Queen Anne Legs 1920s-30s
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Oak Bookcase or Display Cabinet with Center Glass Door and 2 Lower Drawers~~c. 1930s PERFECT for your favorite antique books or collectibles~~with lower s...
Glass, Oak
1910 Arts & Crafts Oak Bookshelf Display
Located in Pasadena, CA
Turn of the century oak book display. American made.
Oak
KAMEH 0.1 Bookshelf
By Kameh
Located in Dubai, AE
Kameh 0.1 Bookshelf crafted by techniques and multiple layers of materials representing the human
Fiberglass, Polystyrene, Lacquer, Paint
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 49.22 in D 13.78 in
Crotto n°2 bookshelf, lacquered bentwood shelf/bookshelf by 13 Desserts
By Thomas Defour
Located in HYÈRES, FR
Crotto n°2 bookshelf, lacquered bentwood shelf/bookshelf by 13 Desserts Unique piece designed and
Bentwood
Unavailable
H 56.3 in W 45.28 in D 13 in
Crotto n°3 bookshelf, lacquered bentwood shelf/bookshelf by 13 Desserts
By Thomas Defour
Located in HYÈRES, FR
Crotto n°2 bookshelf, lacquered bentwood shelf/bookshelf by 13 Desserts. Unique piece designed and
Bentwood
Sold
H 32.5 in W 18.5 in D 13 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Lakeside Crafters Tapered Original Finish Bookshelf, c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts bookshelf by Lakeside Crafters offers quarter sawn oak construction in
Oak
Sold
H 44.5 in W 27.75 in D 14.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley School Mission Oak Bookshelf Circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts bookshelf in the manner of Stickley offers oak construction with four
Oak
Arts and Crafts Open Front Wallhanging Walnut Bookshelf
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts open front wallhanging walnut bookshelf. This oak bookcase has 4 open shelves
Walnut
Arts and Crafts Open Front Wallhanging Walnut Bookshelf
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Open Front Wallhanging Walnut Bookshelf This little bookcase has 4 open shelves
Walnut
Arts and Crafts Open Front Wallhanging Walnut Bookshelf
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Open Front Wallhanging Walnut Bookshelf This little bookcase has 3 open shelves
Walnut
Sold
H 28.25 in W 26.25 in D 10.25 in
Antique Lakeside Crafters (attr.) Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookshelf C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission bookshelf attributed to Lakeside Crafters offers quarter sawn
Oak
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookshelf, Circa 1920s
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts five-tier side table or bookshelf Recently
Oak
Sold
H 28.63 in W 18.5 in D 9.13 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley School Mahogany Bookshelf, circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Stickley School bookshelf offers mahogany construction with shaped sides
Mahogany
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H 41 in W 21.25 in L 41 in
20th Century English Oak Revolving Rolling Bookcase Bookshelf Arts & Crafts
Located in Shreveport, LA
~ Slatted panels on each side provide a classic Arts & Crafts era style ~ Stunning tiger oak grain; carved
Oak
Sold
H 31 in W 29.75 in D 9 in
Antique Stickley School Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookshelf with Cutout C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Stickley School Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookshelf with Cutout Handles, Upper Book Cradle
Oak
Sold
H 34.5 in W 21.75 in D 11.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Stickley School Oak Tapered Bookshelf, circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission bookshelf in the manner of Stickley offers oak construction with
Oak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 32 in L 31.5 in
Vintage Arts & Crafts Mission Oakwood Style D Handle Open Bookstand Bookshelf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Arts & Crafts Mission style oak through D handle open bookshelf. Item features "Through
Oak
Sold
H 41 in W 21.25 in D 20 in
Antique English Tiger Oak Revolving Rolling Bookcase Bookshelf Arts & Crafts Era
Located in Shreveport, LA
~ ~Slatted panels on each side provide a Classic Arts & Crafts era style~ ~Stunning tiger oak grain; carved
Oak
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H 43 in W 39.25 in D 14 in
Vtg Arts & Crafts Wooden Rolling Library Book Cart Bookshelf Cast Iron Wheels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Arts & Crafts Wooden Rolling Library Book Cart Bookshelf with Cast Iron Wheels. Circa 1950s
Iron
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H 29.5 in W 24 in L 29.5 in
20th Century English Oak Book Trough Bookshelf Cane Bobbin Arts & Crafts Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
~ ~Traditional English “bobbin” turned legs with elongated pear feet and button finials on top~ ~Arts & Craft
Oak, Cane
Sold
H 35.75 in W 29.25 in D 12.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Harden School Oak Book Shelf, circa 1910
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission open bookshelf in the manner of Harden offers oak construction
Oak
Sold
H 28.5 in W 18 in D 9 in
Antique English Tiger Oak Canterbury Bookstand Music Magazine Bookshelf c1900
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Tiger Oak Canterbury Bookstand Music Magazine Bookshelf c1900. Direct from England
Oak
Sold
H 35.25 in W 31.25 in D 15.5 in
Vintage English Carved Oak Cabinet Bookcase Bookshelf Trough Jacobean
Located in Shreveport, LA
Vintage English carved oak cabinet bookcase bookshelf trough Jacobean ~Direct from England
Oak
Antique English Bookcase Bookshelf Cabinet Carved Oak c. 1920s
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Dark Oak Bookcase or Entry Hall Cabinet with Double Doors ~~c. 1920-1930s PERFECT for your favorite antique books or collectibles~~top surface is flat for ...
Oak
Sold
H 45.5 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
Antique English Carved Oak Revolving Rolling Bookcase Bookshelf Office Library
Located in Shreveport, LA
your books on the shelf! ~Extra tall size with twelve separate bookshelf openings, and what appears to
Oak
Sold
H 40 in W 35.25 in D 11.25 in
Antique English Barristers Lawyers Bookcase Bookshelf Cabinet Oak c. 1940s
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Oak Barristers Lawyers Bookcase or Entry Hall Cabinet with 3 Glass Doors ~~c. 1930s-40s PERFECT for your favorite antique books or collectibles~~top surfac...
Glass, Oak
Sold
H 45 in W 72 in D 14.5 in
Antique English Bookcase Stepback Bookshelf Display Cabinet Oak 72" Wide c1920s
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Oak Stepback Bookcase or Display Shelf/Cabinet ~~c. 1920s PERFECT for displaying your favorite antique books or collectibles~~top surface above shelves is ...
Oak
Sold
H 61.5 in W 39 in D 12 in
Antique English Bookcase Bookshelf Display Cabinet TALL Carved Oak c. 1900
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Dark Oak Bookcase or Display Shelf/Cabinet TALL ~~c. 1900 PERFECT for displaying your favorite antique books or collectibles~~top surface above shelves is ...
Oak
Sold
H 36.5 in W 23 in D 17 in
Antique English Oak Bookshelf BARLEY TWIST Open Display Shelf SMALL Bookcase
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Oak Bookshelf BARLEY TWIST Open Display Shelf SMALL Bookcase. Direct from England
Oak
Sold
H 40.5 in W 43 in D 13 in
Antique English Bookcase Bookshelf Display Cabinet Carved Oak c. 1920-30s
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Dark Oak Bookcase or Display Shelf/Cabinet ~~c. 1920s-1930s PERFECT for displaying your favorite antique books or collectibles~~top surface above shelves i...
Oak
Sold
H 42 in W 42 in D 12 in
Antique English Bookcase Bookshelf Display Cabinet Mahogany Purdey Guns c.1900s
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Oak Bookcase or Display Shelf/Cabinet w/ Double Glass Doors~~Hand Painted James Purdey & Sons Shotguns~~ Bespoke~~Est. 1814 ~~PERFECT for displaying your ...
Mahogany
Antique English Bookcase Bookshelf 3 Glass Door Cabinet Oak c. 1920s-30s
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Oak Bookcase or Entry Hall Cabinet with Triple Glass Doors ~~c. 1930s PERFECT for your favorite antique books or collectibles~~top surface is flat for addi...
Oak, Glass
Sold
H 44.25 in W 34.75 in D 10 in
Vintage English Barristers Lawyers Bookcase PAIR Bookshelf 3 Stack Oak c. 1940s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Vintage PAIR of English Oak 3-Stack Barristers Lawyers Bookcase or Entry Hall Cabinets with 3 Glass Doors ~~c. Mid-Century PERFECT for your favorite antique books or collec...
Glass, Oak
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H 85 in W 96 in D 18.5 in
Fine Quality Custom Solid Oak Bookshelf Cabinet In Arts And Crafts Style
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A meticulously crafted solid oak Wall Cabinet in three tiers having nine sets of double four glass
Brass
Sold
H 43.5 in W 23 in D 9 in
Antique Arts & Crafts "STICK & BALL" Bookshelf/Magazine shelf - Stickley era
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Arts & Crafts "STICK & BALL" bookshelf in good condition with the original
Oak
Sold
H 37 in W 20.5 in D 11.5 in
Early 20th Century Arts & Crafts Mission-Style Oak Bookshelf/Side Table
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Early 20th century arts and crafts Mission-style oak bookshelf/side table with pegged and mitered
Oak
Sold
H 84 in W 48 in D 16 in
20th C. Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase Etagere Bookshelf Room Divider
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century large scale mission style oak bookcase or etagere. Iconic open design with 5 shelves allowing for a plethora of storage. Measures: 84".
Oak
Antique Stickley Oak Arts & Crafts Mission Bookshelf. C. 1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular antique bookshelf designed by Stickley in the 1910’s period, ( it has the stamp in the
Oak
Danish Teak Bookshelf
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome arts and crafts inspired bookshelf on thick mahogany base. 12 total compartments perfect
Mahogany, Teak
Sold
H 46 in W 72 in D 14.75 in
Antique English Bookcase Stepback Bookshelf Display Cabinet Oak c. 1900s
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Oak Bookcase or Display Shelf/Cabinet ~~c. 1900s PERFECT for displaying your favorite antique books or collectibles~~top surface above shelves is flat for ...
Oak
Sold
H 37 in W 20 in D 20 in
Antique English Carved Oak Revolving Rolling Bookcase Bookshelf Office Library
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English carved oak revolving rolling bookcase bookshelf office library ~Direct from
Oak
Oak Bookcase, Narrow Arts & Craft Open Bookshelf, Scotland 1920, B1653
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak bookcase, narrow Arts & Craft open bookshelf, antique Furniture, Scotland 1920, B1653
Oak
$2,795
H 78 in W 33.75 in D 11 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Lundstrom, Circa 1920
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts five-stack barrister bookcase By Lundstrom USA, Circa 1920s Oak, with glass front doors and brass hardware. Measures: 33.75" ...
Brass
$229,865Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Sold|$5,995
H 45 in W 36.25 in D 15 in
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts period drop front secretary desk By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware. Cabi...
Copper
$29,803
H 75.01 in W 57.88 in D 20.48 in
C R Mackintosh Guthrie & Wells, Glasgow School Stained Green Cypress Wardrobe
By Guthrie and Wells, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in London, GB
Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928), made by Guthrie and Wells. A Glasgow School Arts and Crafts stained green cypress wood wardrobe, with white opaque textured square glass detai...
Brass
$3,349
H 51.97 in W 44.89 in D 13.78 in
Art Deco Stylish Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, English, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Beautiful and original 1930s Art Deco English walnut display cabinet. A lovely piece of furniture that's veneered in figured mid tone walnut. Still retains its original silk interior...
Glass, Walnut
$1,561
H 47.25 in W 15.75 in D 7.5 in
Practical Size Solid Oak Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcase with Beveled Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
For those who are looking for a small and practical cabinet. This handcrafted and slim cabinet dates from the turn of the century and it can be used for all kinds of purposes. This ...
Glass, Oak
$1,800
H 59 in W 34 in D 14 in
Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Lawyers Secretary Desk Bookcase
By Macey Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Lawyers 3 Stack Secretary Desk Bookcase. Very rare model with fall front secretary/fitted writing desk interior, 2 dovetailed lower dra...
Glass, Mahogany
$7,995
H 50.75 in W 48.5 in D 13 in
Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley Craftsman Two Door Bookcase
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular simple be yet so elegant. A beautiful piece from the Arts and Crafts and the premier Craftsman Gustav Stickley. Still in its original fumed oak finish and with it all the...
Iron
Shapland and Petter. A good Arts and Crafts oak hall stand
By Shapland & Petter
Located in London, GB
A good Arts and Crafts oak Hall stand by Shapland and Petter with a seat to the left and a mirror and glove drawer to the right, the lower section with Shaplands typical square shape...
Mirror, Oak
$4,760Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 61 in W 30 in D 13 in
Pair Of Custom Handmade Arts & Crafts Style Solid Oak Bookcases Cum Cabinets
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Warm Oak patina and excellent hand crafted details create a refined air about these special bookcases. Uncompromisingly made from solid wood with excellent hardware and strong shelve...
Oak
$3,795
H 82 in W 33.75 in D 11.5 in
Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mahogany Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts five-stack barrister bookcase By Globe Wernicke USA, Circa 1900 Mahogany, with glass front doors and brass hardware. Measures: 33.75"W x 11.5"D x...
Brass
$3,995
H 55.5 in W 39.25 in D 15.38 in
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase, Refinished
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts bookcase In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Oak, with brass hardware. Lower cabinet locks, and key is inclu...
Brass
$11,000
H 27 in W 52 in D 28.5 in
Exceptional Gustav Stickley Arts and Crafts Oak Center Table with Grueby Tiles
By Grueby Faience Company 1, Gustav Stickley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This design is a great example of the collaboration between Gustav Stickley and the Grueby Faience Company. The top is 2 1/2 in. thick and the little shelf on the bottom is 8 in. fr...
Ceramic, Oak
English Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase with Upper Angled Book Trough
By Arthur Simpson
Located in London, GB
In the manner of Arthur Simpson of Kendal. A superb quality little Arts & Crafts English oak bookcase with through tenon details, an upper angular book trough perfect for storing bo...
Oak
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts wall cabinet
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts wall cabinet with gold stencilled lion and a motto ''THE MAN WHO SMOKES THINKS LIKE A SAGE AND ACTS LIKE A SAMARITAN", BY Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st...
Oak
$2,187
H 52 in W 20 in D 13 in
Liberty & Co. an English Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase, with Shaped Upper Details
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. An English Arts & Crafts oak bookcase, with shaped upper details. to the top, leaded glass door to the cupboard, and three open adjustable shelves below, retaining its ...
Oak
Emerging in reaction to industrialization and mass production, the Arts and Crafts movement celebrated handcrafted design as a part of daily life. The history of Arts and Crafts furniture has roots in 1860s England with an emphasis on natural motifs and simple flourishes like mosaics and carvings. This work is characterized by plain construction that showcases the hand of the artisan.
The earliest American Arts and Crafts furniture dates back to the start of the 20th century. Designers working in this style in the United States initially looked to ideas put forth by The Craftsman, a magazine published by Wisconsin native Gustav Stickley, a furniture maker and founder of the Craftsman style. Stickley’s furniture was practical and largely free of ornament. His Craftsman style drew on French Art Nouveau as well as the work he encountered on his travels in England. There, the leading designers of the Arts and Crafts movement included William Morris, who revived historical techniques such as embroidery and printed fabrics in his furnishings, and Charles Voysey, whose minimal approach was in contrast to the ornamentation favored in the Victorian era.
American Arts and Crafts work would come to involve a range of influences unified by an elevation of traditional craftsmanship. The furniture was often built from sturdy woods like oak and mahogany while featuring details such as inlaid metal, tooled leather and ceramic tiles. The style in the United States was led by Stickley, whose clean-lined chairs and benches showcased the grain of the wood, and furniture maker Charles Rohlfs, who was informed by international influences like East Asian and French Art Nouveau design.
Hubs in America included several utopian communities such as Rose Valley in Pennsylvania and the Byrdcliffe Arts and Crafts Colony in New York, where craftspeople made furniture that prioritized function over any decoration. Their work would influence designers and architects including Frank Lloyd Wright, who built some of the most elegant and iconic structures in the United States and likewise embraced a thoughtful use of materials in his furniture.
Find antique Arts and Crafts chairs, tables, cabinets and other authentic period furniture on 1stDibs.
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.
The Arts and Crafts Movement was an era of design that originated in England during the last quarter of the 19th century. The movement celebrated traditional craftsmanship by way of simple forms and the use of romantic, medieval or folk styles of decoration.