Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Cutout Bookshelf
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style solid oak cutout bookcase By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa Early 21st Century Measures: 14.25"W x 10"D x 40"H. Very good original vi...
Oak
Arts and Crafts Open Front Wall Hanging Bookshelf
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Open Front Wall Hanging Bookshelf The unit has 2 open shelves and has scalloped and reeded decoration at the sides and front The shelf is in good attractive and stu...
Oak
$2,138Sale Price|24% Off
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 clean lines in dark, quarter sawn solid oak.
Oak
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 Bacon :- 'READING MAKETH A FULL MAN' 'WRITING MAKETH AN EXACT MAN'.
Oak
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 Designed by Roycroft and produced by Stickley USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 26"W ...
Oak
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 shelves and a carved decoration along each side edge The bookcase is in good attractive...
Yew
Stickley Harvey Ellis Inlaid Bookshelf Mission Oak Arts Crafts
By Gustav Stickley, Harvey Ellis
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Mission Oak Bookcase, designed by Harvey Ellis for Stickley, originally designed in the 1910s, this is example was made by Stickley in the 1990s. Retains the Stickley lab...
Oak, Wood
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 shaped fence pickets.
Oak
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
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 self. The metal construction of the frame as bones and physical body, the softness o...
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 produced by Thomas DEFOUR. Crotto is a bendable plywood shelf or bookshelf. The man...
Bentwood
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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 produced by Thomas DEFOUR. Crotto is a bendable plywood shelf or bookshelf. The ma...
Bentwood
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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 tapered form with slat sides, upper book cradle over lower graduated shelves, maker ...
Oak
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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 shelves and stylized slat sides, c1910 Measures - 44.5"H x 27.75"W x 14.25"D
Oak
Arts and Crafts Open Front Wallhanging Walnut Bookshelf
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts open front wallhanging walnut bookshelf.
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 and a carved waterfall decoration at each side The bookcase is in good attractive an...
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 and a carved scalloped shape at each side The bookcase suitable for wall hanging or ...
Walnut
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 decoration at each side The bookcase is in good attractive and sturdy condition and would w...
Oak
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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 construction with upper book cradle having shaped side panels over two lower shel...
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 procured from Frank Lloyd Wright's DeRhodes House In the manner of Stickley USA, Cir...
Oak
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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 having cutout handles, two shelves and square and straight legs, circa 1910 Measu...
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 Choudrant, LA
Direct from England, a Classic antique English oak revolving bookcase that both rolls and revolves ~ Slatted panels on each side provide a classic Arts & Crafts era style ~ Stunnin...
Oak
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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, Mortise and Tenon Joinery, C1910 Measures - 31"H x 29.75"W x 9"D
Oak
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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 five tiered shelves and sides having cutout legs, c1910.
Oak
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.
Oak
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H 41 in W 21.25 in D 20 in
Antique English Tiger Oak Revolving Rolling Bookcase Bookshelf Arts & Crafts Era
Located in Choudrant, LA
Direct from England, a Classic antique English oak revolving bookcase that both rolls and revolves~ ~Slatted panels on each side provide a Classic Arts & Crafts era style~ ~Stunning ...
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.
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 Choudrant, LA
Direct from England, a charming antique English oak book shelf or “book trough” as the British call them!~ ~Three levels, with two scalloped edge book ‘troughs’ and it’s original ca...
Oak, Cane
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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 with slat sides, circa 1910 Measures - 35.75"h x 29.25"w x 12.5"d.
Oak
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 edges and sculptural arched cutouts at the base, giving it a handmade, almost archite...
Wood
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H 35.25 in W 31.25 in D 15.5 in
Vintage English Carved Oak Cabinet Bookcase Bookshelf Trough Jacobean
Located in Choudrant, LA
Vintage English carved oak cabinet bookcase bookshelf trough Jacobean ~Direct from England~ ~Charming antique English oak cabinet/bookcase with a slender profile, perfect to tuck...
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
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H 28.5 in W 18 in D 9 in
Antique English Tiger Oak Canterbury Bookstand Music Magazine Bookshelf c1900
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique English Tiger Oak Canterbury Bookstand Music Magazine Bookshelf c1900. Direct from England, a charming antique English book trough or magazine rack. The elegant silhouette f...
Oak
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H 45.5 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
Antique English Carved Oak Revolving Rolling Bookcase Bookshelf Office Library
Located in Choudrant, LA
~Direct from England~ Classic British style in this antique English oak revolving bookcase that both rolls and revolves. Distinctive, large, shaped edge, hand carved panels on each ...
Oak
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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
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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
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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
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H 36.5 in W 23 in D 17 in
Antique English Oak Bookshelf BARLEY TWIST Open Display Shelf SMALL Bookcase
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique English Oak Bookshelf BARLEY TWIST Open Display Shelf SMALL Bookcase. Direct from England, a charming little antique bookshelf or display, with three levels of shelves and c...
Oak
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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 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 finish.
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 pane doors with intentionally distressed brass pulls behind which is one fixed shel...
Brass
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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 construction.
Oak
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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 bottom). Absolutely stunning and well executed with cutout handles, upper book crad...
Oak
Danish Teak Bookshelf
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome arts and crafts inspired bookshelf on thick mahogany base. 12 total compartments perfect for displaying books.
Mahogany, Teak
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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
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H 37 in W 20 in D 20 in
Antique English Carved Oak Revolving Rolling Bookcase Bookshelf Office Library
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique English carved oak revolving rolling bookcase bookshelf office library ~Direct from England~ Classic British style in this antique English oak revolving bookcase that both r...
Oak
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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
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 Scotland, 1920 Solid oak construction, original finish Three quarter gallery o...
Oak
$2,515
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
Arts & Crafts Walnut Six-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Hale
By Globe Wernicke, Hale
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous vintage Arts & Crafts six-stack barrister bookcase In the manner of Globe Wernicke By Hale USA, Circa Late 20th Century Walnut, with glass front doors and brass hardwa...
Brass
$1,551
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
$812
H 23 in W 41 in D 5 in
Mid Century Wall Hanging Shelves This charming little shelf unit is made in elm
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mid Century Wall Hanging Shelves This charming little shelf unit is made in elm it has 2 shelves both have a plate groove The shelf is in good vintage condition and would work well...
Elm
Liberty & Co. Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Sideboard
By Liberty & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau period sideboard, buffet server, or bar cabinet Attributed to Liberty & Co. England, Circa 1900 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak...
Copper
$1,280
H 33 in W 37.5 in D 8.75 in
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Solid Mahogany Open Bookcase Etagere
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Solid Mahogany Open Bookcase Etagere in great vintage condition. Measures 37.5" in width, 8.75" in depth and stands 33 tall.
Mahogany
$17,577
H 59.06 in W 37.41 in D 19.69 in
Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays
Located in Milano, IT
Rare commode in the style of Louis Majorelle with front and sides inlaid in painted wood. Two doors on the front that hide a cabinet with open compartments and small drawers in light...
Wood
$38,256
H 50 in W 50 in D 13 in
Glasgow School Green Stained Cypress Wood, Glazed Bookcase Mackintosh Attributed
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in London, GB
Charles Rennie Mackintosh (attributed) a Glasgow School green stained cypress wood and glazed bookcase, with bullion glazed doors with arched upper details and pierced brass hinges a...
Glass, Cypress
$1,968Sale Price|20% Off
H 71.07 in W 30.32 in D 20.87 in
Art Nouveau Filing Cabinet or Bookcase, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Nouveau filing cabinet or bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak base with five original drawers and one original pull out shelf. Behind t...
Brass
$2,186
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
$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
$18,749
H 71.66 in W 82.68 in D 25.6 in
A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn, circa 1900, The Netherlands
By H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Delft, NL
A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn A corner sofa with fabric upholstery. The beautiful hand-carved details in Art Nouveau patterns and dragonflies, as well as on th...
Fabric, Palmwood
$30,058
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
$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
$4,200
H 46 in W 17 in D 11 in
Antique Small NARROW Bookcase by Charles LIMBERT- Stickley era W8011 MUST SELL
By Charles Limbert
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Small Narrow One-Door Bookcase by Charles Limbert - W8011 THE LOCAL WE SELL FOR ARE HEADING TO CA and MUST SELL This is a great looking Antique Charles Limbert Small Cabine...
Oak
$1,707
H 49.02 in W 21.46 in D 6.7 in
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts golden oak bookcase flat packed
Located in London, GB
A Liberty and Co Arts and Crafts golden oak bookcase with unusual shelves that slide in from the back giving three different heights, with stylised floral cut-outs to the top and bot...
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.