Antique Bibliotheque
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Bookcases
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Fruitwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Renaissance Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Bronze
Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1870s French Empire Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Metal, Metallic Thread, Wrought Iron
20th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Brass
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Wire
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Mesh, Walnut
Antique 17th Century Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1870s French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1890s Louis XVI Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Pewter
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Pewter
Antique Mid-19th Century European Renaissance Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1870s French Régence Bookcases
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Bookcases
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Bookcases
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Cherry
Antique 19th Century British Bookcases
Antique 1870s European Napoleon III Bookcases
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Antique 19th Century English Other Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Antique 19th Century Baroque Bookcases
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Secretaires
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Bookcases
Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases
Antique 1880s Empire Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s French Bookcases
Antique 19th Century Belgian Empire Bookcases
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements
Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Bookcases
Antique 19th Century French Vitrines
Antique Mid-19th Century French Baroque Bookcases
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Antique Early 19th Century French Bookcases
Metal, Iron, Wire
Antique Early 1900s French Directoire Bookcases
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary American Bookcases
Antique 19th Century Italian Bookcases
Wood
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Finding the Right Bookcases for You
Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, an antique bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover.
As long as curious people have collected stories, we have needed a place to stow them away and preserve them. When auction houses and book dealers proliferated by the late 17th century, the bibliophile was born. And, of course, as with any treasured decorative objects or collectibles, a book lover’s volumes were suddenly worthy of a luxurious display — enter the bookcase.
Americans of means during the 19th century took to amassing art as well as rare books, and bookcases of the era — rife with hand-carved decorative accents and architectural motifs — were ideal for displaying their handsome leather-bound wares.
Although our favorite titles may change over the years, the functionality and beauty of their home within our home is timeless. Even those who don’t covet the perfect home library can benefit from an attractive display case, as bookcases can easily double as charming étagères.
Contemporary and customizable options make it easier for you to find the perfect bookcase for your style and stacks. If you don’t wish to fill your storage piece so that your collection is snug within its confines, incorporate extra space to allow for additional displays and decorative objects. And by introducing a striking dark wood Art Deco bookcase or low-profile mid-century modern design by Paul McCobb into your living room, your signed first editions won’t be the only items making a statement.
Find barrister bookcases, Globe Wernicke bookcases, bookcases with doors and other vintage and antique bookcases on 1stDibs now.
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