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Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts style bookcase cabinet
In the style of Gustav Stickley
USA
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Craftsman Two Door Bookcase
By Lifetime
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular simple be yet so elegant. A beautiful piece from the Arts and Crafts Mission period
Category
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Gustav Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts style bookcase cabinet
In the manner of Gustav Stickley
USA
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Gustav Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts style bookcase cabinet
In the manner of Gustav Stickley
USA
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase With Removable Lectern
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional two-piece Mission or Arts & Crafts style solid oak bookcase or magazine rack with
Category
1990s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Lifetime Furniture Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Double Bookcase, Circa 1900
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period double bookcase cabinet
By Lifetime Furniture
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Copper
H 49.13 in W 46.25 in D 13 in
Macey Mission Style Arts And Crafts Four Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Style Arts And Crafts Four Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase Raised on Straight Square Legs with Stacks by
Category
Early 20th Century Mission Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 56.25 in W 34 in D 11.5 in
Arts & Crafts Mission Stickley Brothers Two Door Oak Bookcase C1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous two door Arts & Crafts bookcase by the Stickley Brothers C1910. Quater sawn oak
Category
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Triple Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period triple bookcase cabinet
By Charles P. Limbert
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Mission Bookcases
Materials
Copper
H 46.13 in W 48.13 in D 11.38 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
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 55.5 in W 39.25 in D 15.38 in
Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period bookcase cabinet
In the manner of Charles P
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 62.63 in W 42 in D 17 in
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts bookcase cabinet
By Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Copper
H 56.38 in W 35.13 in D 13 in
Antique Stickley School Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Two Door Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Stickley School Arts & Crafts Mission Oak 2-Door Bookcase C1920.
Measures - 56.5"H x 42
Category
20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Glass
H 56.75 in W 42 in D 16.25 in
Stickley Roycroft Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Roycroft Bookcase or Magazine Rack
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc., Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style solid oak bookcase or magazine rack
Designed by
Category
Early 2000s American Mission Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 38 in W 18 in D 16 in
Macy Arts & Crafts Mission Oak & Leaded Glass Stack Barrister Bookcase c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
& Crafts Mission Oak & Leaded Glass Three-Stack Barrister Bookcase with Ogee Base Having Single Long Drawer
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 51.25 in W 34.25 in D 12.5 in
Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slatted Bookcase or Magazine Rack
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak bookcase or magazine stand
By Stickley
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 41.88 in W 14.25 in D 13.75 in
Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase c1920
Measures- 59.75"H x 34.25"W x 12.5
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Glass
H 59.75 in W 34.25 in D 12.5 in
Antique Stickley School Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Double Door Bookcase C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Stickley School Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Double Door Bookcase with Divided Interior having Adjustable
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 51.5 in W 39.5 in D 13 in
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Glass Front Bookcase
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts period glass front bookcase or display cabinet
In the manner
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 55.75 in W 38.5 in D 12.5 in
Lifetime Furniture Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Glass Front Double Bookcase Cabinet
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts period glass front bookcase cabinet
By Lifetime Furniture
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 55.25 in W 42.25 in D 13.38 in
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase or Magazine Stand, Circa 1900
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak bookcase or magazine stand
By
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Mission Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 37 in W 20.25 in D 13.75 in
Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase or Magazine Rack, 1900
By Charles Limbert, L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak bookcase or magazine rack
In
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 34.63 in W 21 in D 12.25 in
Antique English Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase W/ Stained Leaded Glass Doors
By Charles Limbert, Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission, Arts & Crafts, or Late Victorian bookcase cabinet
In the manner of
Category
Vintage 1920s English Mission Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 67.75 in W 36.5 in D 12 in
Antique Gunlocke Mission Oak Arts & Crafts 5 Tier Slatted Narrow Open Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique W.H. Gunlocke Chair Co Mission Oak Arts & Crafts 5 Tier Small Narrow Slatted Bookcase Stand
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 50.5 in W 18 in D 12 in
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Small Sliding Door Bookcase Curio with Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Small Sliding Door Bookcase Curio with Drawers. Circa Early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 42.5 in W 32.5 in D 13 in
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Two Door Bookcase China Closet C1910 Original Finish
By Charles Limbert
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Large and fantastic 2 door arts & crafts mission cabinet. China Closet with deep shelves or a
Category
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 55 in W 49.75 in D 19.25 in
Stickley Misson Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style solid oak bookcase
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, 2012
Category
2010s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Two Door Locking Bookcase, Adjustable Shelving, C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
& Crafts Mission Oak Two Door Locking Bookcase, Adjustable Shelving, C1910
Measures - 55.25"h x 44"w x
Category
Early 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 55.25 in W 44 in D 13.75 in
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...
Category
Vintage 1910s American Mission Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1920s
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts bookcase cabinet
In the manner of Stickley Brothers
Category
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Mission Art's & Crafts 5 Section Leaded Door Bookcase by Globe Wernicke
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous arts & crafts mission bookcase with 5 sections, 3 leaded glass door compartments which
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Mission Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Lead
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Globe Wernicke Oak Five Stack Barrister Secretary
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
& Crafts Mission Globe Wernicke Oak Five Stack Barrister Bookcase with Drop Front Desk C1920
Measures
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 73.5 in W 34.75 in D 11.25 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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mission Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 38.25 in W 14.75 in D 12.75 in
Practical Size Solid Oak Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcase with Beveled Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
bookcase has both an Arts & Crafts and a Mission Style design. With as much as five shelves you can put in
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 47.25 in W 15.75 in D 7.5 in
Stickley Harvey Ellis Collection Arts & Crafts Oak Lighted Breakfront Bookcase
By Harvey Ellis, L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style lighted bookcase or display cabinet
By L. & J.G
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 82.25 in W 74.75 in D 20.13 in
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Mission Bookcases
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 33 in W 25.75 in D 27.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Viking Six-Stack Barrister Bookcase, Circa 1900
By Skandia Furniture 1
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts six-stack "Viking" barrister bookcase
By Skandia
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 78.25 in W 34.25 in D 12 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
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 78 in W 33.75 in D 11 in
Lifetime Furniture Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk With Built-In Bookcases
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table with built-in bookcases
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
H 29.75 in W 44 in D 28.5 in
Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk With Built-In Bookcases
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak writing desk or library table with
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 30.25 in W 42 in D 26 in
Antique American Walnut John Danner 3 Tier Revolving Bookcase American Craftsmen
By John Danner Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mission Arts and Crafts style bookcase.
A good antique American walnut Three tier revolving
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 47.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
L&JG Stickley Open Bookcase with Chamfered Board Back (2 Available)
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
. Stickley is a furniture brand that offers both Arts and Crafts and Mission-style furniture. Gustav Stickley
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique "Grand Rapids, Michigan" A&C 2-Door Bookcase Stickley era- W7308
By Grand Rapids Furniture Co.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an Antique Mission Arts & Crafts "Grand Rapids, Michigan" 2-Door Bookcase. The shelves are
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Newly Refinished
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table with built-in
Category
Vintage 1910s American Mission Desks
Materials
Copper
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Newly Refinished
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table with built-in
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Desks
Materials
Copper
H 30.38 in W 47.75 in D 30 in
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Newly Refinished
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period writing desk or library table with built-in
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Mission Desks
Materials
Oak
H 29.75 in W 40 in D 26 in
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sideboard or Cabinet
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period sideboard, buffet server, or bar cabinet
In the
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Sideboards
Materials
Mirror, Oak
H 55.75 in W 60 in D 23 in
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table
By Stickley Brothers, Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak library table or writing desk with
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 29.25 in W 48.25 in D 28.13 in
Antique L. & J.G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Newly Restored
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak writing desk, library table, or
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Hamilton Flat File cabinet
By Hamilton
Located in Pasadena, TX
Hamilton flat file cabinet. It's made in oak in the Mission style of the Arts and Crafts period
Category
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
'Taliesin' Model #2005 Special Cabinet by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1955, Signed
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wright Taleisin cabinet would work great in a Craftsman, Farm House, Monterey, Spanish, Mission, Arts
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
H 26.25 in W 34.75 in D 20.5 in
'Taliesin' Mahogany Twin Sized Bed Headboard by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1955, Signed
By Heritage-Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Spanish, Mission, Arts & Crafts, Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
H 38.25 in W 40 in D 1.5 in
Arts & Crafts Mission Bookcase Oak Cabinet by Gustav Stickley circa 1903
By Gustav Stickley
Located in London, GB
Superb American Arts & Crafts/Mission oak glazed china bookcase cabinet by the master, Gustav
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Mission Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Sliding Door Bookcase Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission bookcase offers arched backsplash over case with sliding glass
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Leaded Glass Bookcase Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission bookcase offers quarter sawn oak construction with double glass
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Lundstrom Stack Barrister Bookcase Cabinets
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of Arts and Crafts Mission bookcases by Lundstrom offer oak construction with four
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 67.75 in W 33.5 in D 19.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Enclosed Bookcase Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission bookcase offers oak construction with double glass doors having
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Glass
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Stickley School Oak Double Door Bookcase C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
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An antique Arts and Crafts Mission bookcase in the manner of Stickley offers oak construction with
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 53 in W 40 in D 13.25 in
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission oak Arts & Crafts bookcase cabinet
By Stickley
USA, 1990s
Solid quarter sawn
Category
1990s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Copper
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission oak Arts & Crafts bookcase cabinet
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, 1990s
Solid
Category
1990s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Copper
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Arts And Crafts Mission Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal arts and crafts mission bookcase for your home. Each arts and crafts mission bookcase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and glass. Your living room may not be complete without a arts and crafts mission bookcase — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A arts and crafts mission bookcase, designed in the Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made arts and crafts mission bookcase has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Globe Wernicke, Stickley Brothers and GUNN are consistently popular.
How Much is a Arts And Crafts Mission Bookcase?
A arts and crafts mission bookcase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,560, while the lowest priced sells for $525 and the highest can go for as much as $11,507.
A Close Look at Arts-and-crafts Furniture
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.
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.