Book Case Shelves
1
1,752
94
12
to
144
1,073
730
1,848
1,776
1,786
469
175
123
82
49
38
32
26
20
18
16
15
14
12
8
4
2
59
384
1,307
106
176
836
145
37
9
28
82
79
187
235
76
27
9
1,412
519
338
235
225
1,335
399
316
309
306
41
36
27
26
19
Sort By
Victorian Pine Open Book Case, Wall Shelves This is an excellent quality piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian Pine Open Book Case, Wall Shelves
This is an excellent quality piece,
The book case is
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Shelves
Materials
Pine
H 32 in W 38 in D 10 in
Mid Century Book Case & Display
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Mid Century Book Case & Display epitomizes a captivating fusion of industrial pragmatism and
Category
Early 2000s Shelves
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Book Cases & Display - Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Mid Century Book Cases & Display - Pair represents a captivating blend of practicality and
Category
Early 2000s Shelves
Materials
Iron
1970s Pair of Spanish Methacrylate Plexiglass Obelisk Shaped Book Shelves
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s pair of Spanish methacrylate plexiglass obelisk shaped book shelves. Square bases in smoked
Category
Mid-20th Century French Shelves
Materials
Acrylic
H 83.86 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Art Deco Book Case with a Drawer at the Bottom
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Book Case with a Drawer at the Bottom
This charming little shelf unit has a gallery to
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Palm Regency Corner Bamboo Rattan Wicker Étagère Book Shelves Mid-Century Modern
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bamboo rattan wicker étagère corner shelves. These tall sturdy Palm
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
H 79 in W 24 in D 24 in
Oak Wall Hanging Book Shelf This charming little shelf unit, has 2 shelves
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oak Wall Hanging Book Shelf
This charming little shelf unit, has 2 shelves with a scaloped apron
Category
Vintage 1930s Arts and Crafts Shelves
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Chrome, Smoked Glass and Mirror Étagère/ Book case
Located in New York, NY
materials and austere geometric lines. Composed of smoked glass shelves, a mirrored bottom, and a glimmering
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
1950's stitched leather book case or shelve by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice Stitched leather book shelves by Jacques Adnet
Great condition
France
Category
Vintage 1950s European Shelves
Materials
Brass
Rare Set of Anglo-Japanese Ebonised Hanging Book Shelves by E W Godwin
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
-Japanese ebonized hanging bookshelves with an extending lower shelf and a two-door hanging book cupboard
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Anglo-Japanese Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Chrome & Glass Half Moon Art Deco Styled Ladder Back Book Shelves
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of Mid-Century Modern era chrome and glass half moon shelves bear no maker's signature
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Chrome & Smoked Glass & Mirror Étagère/ Book Case by DIA
By Design Institute America
Located in New York, NY
This is a first rate example of one of DIA's iconic designs. Constructed from lustrous chrome and smoked glass, the piece also features a mirrored bottom which echoes the highly refl...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
H 78.25 in W 42.25 in D 16.25 in
Peristylo 3 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Peristylo 3 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Dimensions: D 40 x W 92 x H 176 cm.
Materials: Solid ash
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Ash
Peristylo 2 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Peristylo 3 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Dimensions: D 40 x W 92 x H 141 cm.
Materials: Solid ash
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Ash
Peristylo 4 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Peristylo 4 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Dimensions: D 40 x W 92 x H 211 cm.
Materials: Solid ash
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Ash
English Pine Book Shelf
Located in Wilson, NC
This pine book shelf has a heavy shaped molding supporting the top and has reeded front shaped
Category
Antique 1870s English Shelves
Materials
Brass
Danish Oak Desk Office Organizer with Shelves
By Pedersen & Hansen
Located in New York, NY
., organizer with book space and paper/mail/letter tray holder shelf areas by Pedersen & Hansen, circa late
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Restored Rattan & Bamboo 3 Tiered Wall Shelves
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan and bamboo tikki hut bar shelves with 3-tiered glass. Perfect for displaying your
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Vintage bookshelf with Carrara Marble shelves, Italy 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
book shelf with Carrara marble shelves and black iron structure.
The item is in perfect conditions as
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass, Iron
Set of 3 Peristylo Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Peristylo Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Dimensions: 4 Shelves: D 40 x W 92 x H 211 cm.
3
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Ash
Peristylo 4 Shelves with Baseboard by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Peristylo 4 Shelves With Baseboard by Oscar Tusquets
Dimensions: D 40 x W 92 x H 218 cm
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Ash
Wave Shelf, Walnut Book Shelf
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Limited release, one of one. This is the only one in existence. Handcrafted using all solid black walnut and hand finished.
Solid black walnut
Our tenna oil finish is resistan...
Category
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Rustic Pine Wall Hanging Book Shelf
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Rustic Pine Wall Hanging Book Shelf
This charming little shelf unit, has 3 waterfall shelves
Category
Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Shelves
Materials
Pine
William IV Mahogany Three Tier Etagere Shelves On Castors
Located in Stamford, CT
hand carved details. This piece makes a wonderful and unique book shelf or shelves to display pottery
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Free Standing Biedermeier Book Shelf
Located in New York, NY
A fine free standing Biedermeier shelf.
Cherrywood with carved details.
Category
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Shelves
Materials
Cherry
Handsome 3 Tier Hanging or Free Standing Etagere Shelves
By Global Views
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome 3 tier book shelf or etagere that is freestanding or can be wall hung, having mahogany
Category
1990s American Shelves
Materials
Iron
Modern Italian Glass Shelves for Bookcase from Bontempi Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
you can show your most loved objects. A modular book-shelving system with the possibility of adding
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mategot Inspired Perforated Metal Book Stand
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century, Tomado style white perforated desk shelf with black wire frame inspired by the work of French design great Mathieu Mategot. A functional industrial style table shelf per...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Wire
Set of 2, Libra Shelves 120 by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Libra Shelves 120 by Colé Italia with Martinelli/Venezia
Dimensions: H.42 D.20 W.124 cm
Category
2010s Italian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Set of 2, Libra Shelves 60 by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Libra shelves 60 by Colé Italia with Martinelli/Venezia
Dimensions: H.42 D.20 W.55 cm
Category
2010s Italian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Swedish Modern, Multifunctional Shelves in Solid Pine, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
, Stockholm. The Architect was Gustaf Dahl.
On the top 3 floors of the original building, in the book
Category
Antique 1870s Swedish Brutalist Shelves
Materials
Pine
H 4.73 in W 31.5 in D 11.82 in
Set of 2, Libra Shelves 60 & 120 by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, libra shelves 60 & 120 by Colé Italia with Martinelli/Venezia
Dimensions: H.42 D.20 W.55
Category
2010s Italian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Louise Nevelson Style Wall Sculpture Book Shelf
By Louise Nevelson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Bookshelf, in the manner of Louise Nevelson, unsigned, American, circa 1960s. This wall mounted shelf has space to store books or display items, and has a lighted area tha...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Restored Rattan Mid-Century Circular Rattan Wall Shelf W/ Glass Shelves
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Circular restored seven-strand rattan wall shelves holding two glass shelves. This stylish round
Category
Mid-20th Century Shelves
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Carved Oak book rack by Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson
By Robert (Mouseman) Thompson
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Stunning vintage oak book rack by Robert Thompson (also known as mouseman) from the 1960's. A
Category
Vintage 1960s English Shelves
Materials
Oak
Large Art Deco Bakelite Book Trough by EBCO
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A fabulous 1930s Bakelite book trough by EBCO bookcase company, Made entirely of Bakelite, this
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Bakelite
Art Deco Bauhaus Vintage Chromed Metal Glass Shelves Flower Stand 1930s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Bauhaus vintage flower stand or book stand or room divider or shelves from chromed metal
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 46.46 in D 13.19 in
19thc Original Blue Painted Bucket Bench / Book Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc bucket bench came from a farmhouse in Pennsylvania. It is all original blue painted worn and aged surface. It could also be used as a bookshelf or shelf unit in your count...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Shelves
Materials
Wood
Circle-shaped book shelf/room divider in tropical wood
Located in Oostende, BE
Circle-shaped book shelf in tropical wood. Can be used as room divider or simply to display books
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Post Modern Cubist Steel Rod Book Shelf, Circa 1990
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1990s post modern cubist steel rod book shelf featuring 3 wood rectangle cubes fixed to 4
Category
1990s American Shelves
Materials
Steel
Antique Desktop Rotary Bookcase, English Walnut, Revolving Book Shelf, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desktop rotary bookcase. An English, walnut revolving book shelf with Aesthetic
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Shelves
Materials
Walnut
H 20.87 in W 16.34 in D 16.34 in
Antique Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Book Stand C1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Book Stand with Cutout Handles and Pressed Cane
Category
Early 20th Century American Mission Shelves
Materials
Oak, Cane
Industrial 5 Tier Shelf with Grid Shelves for Books or Usage as Seedling Planter
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Stunning and rare, heavy and solid industrial 5 tier multi shelf with fixed grid shelves, nicely
Category
Vintage 1960s American Industrial Shelves
Materials
Iron
H 45 in W 50 in D 20 in
Ilmari Lappalainen, 'Leo' Book Shelf / Wall Shelf for Asko, 1950s
By Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Ilmari Lappalainen, a mid-20th century 'Leo' Book shelf/wall shelf for Asko.
Stained and
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Birch
Pierre Chapo Special Black Edition Wall-Mounted Book Shelve B17
By Pierre Chapo, Chapo Creation
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Special black edition of B17 wall-mounted book shelve designed by Pierre Chapo, circa 1970 in
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Free Shipping
H 72.05 in W 72.05 in D 13.78 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley School Wicker & Oak Book Stand, circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts book stand in the manner of Stickley offers oak and wicker construction
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Shelves
Materials
Wicker, Oak
H 48.5 in W 25.75 in D 13.75 in
Rare Freestanding Black Metal with Primair Colors Desk Folding Book System
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very typical rare eighties Italian designed book shelf with five shelves which one shelve can also
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 82.68 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
20th Century French Bamboo Book Shelving - Vintage Wall Rack, Unit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern French shelving made of handcrafted bamboo, in good condition. The freestanding wall rack, unit is composed with three large, small levels. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo
George Nelson CSS Book Shelve System Circa 1960s for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Emeryville, CA
, thanks to its modular units, including shelves, drawers, and desk units.
This innovative storage system
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
English 1820s Georgian Book Revolving Trolley on Casters with Suede Lining
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period mahogany tiered book revolving trolley on casters from the early 19th
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Shelves
Materials
Suede, Mahogany
19th Century Light-Brown French Walnut Library Ladder, Antique Book Shelf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique French library ladder in a beautiful weathered condition and in good condition. It can be used as a practical piece for your antique library or simply for deco...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
Contemporary Walnut and Lacquer Étagère / Book Shelf By Alex P White
By Alex P. White
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The bleached walnut and lacquer étagère is substantial enough to be a freestanding room divider for your favorite collection or try it on a feature wall in a library or bedroom for s...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Shelves
Materials
Lacquer, Walnut
George Nelson CSS Book Shelf Wall Unit with Desk Herman Miller Circa 1955
By George Nelson
Located in Emeryville, CA
, thanks to its modular units that included shelves, drawers, and desk units.
This innovative storage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Book Rack, Anglo Indian, Novel Rest, Bookshelf, Art Deco, Circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage book rack. An Anglo-Indian, mahogany novel rest, dating to the Art Deco period
Category
Mid-20th Century British Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 7.68 in W 16.34 in D 8.08 in
Pierre Chapo Mid-Century Modern Special Edition in Black B17 Book Shelve
By Pierre Chapo, Chapo Creation
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Enhance your interior with the special black edition of the B17 wall-mounted bookshelf, designed by celebrated French designer Pierre Chapo circa 1970. This striking piece, manufactu...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 72.05 in W 72.05 in D 13.78 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Room Divider Book Shelf Fold Out Top Finished Back
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Room Divider Book Shelf Fold Out and Top Finished Back
Dimensions. 60 W
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 70 in W 60 in D 16 in
Organic Carl Auböck Authentic Vintage Brass Walnut Wall Shelf Book Shelf, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Organic Modern authentic vintage wall shelf by Carl Auböck Mod. 124 from
brass and walnut 1950s Vienna.
An iconic authentic wall shelf or wall board Mod. 124 by Carl Auböck from wa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Organic Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 9.85 in W 18.31 in D 6.89 in
Tomado Yellow and Orange Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Black Frame
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single section of original Tomado wall mounted shelving unit with yellow and orange metal shelves
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Rare Large Pilastro Wall Unit with Desk and Light
By Pilastro, Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
comprised of multiple panel-backed Pilastro book cases with extended shelving units. The metal is in very
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Sheet Metal
Vintage Brutalist Wall Unit, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Solid wood brutalist wall unit or book case in the style of Paul Evans.
The wall unit is
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Shelves
Materials
Wood
- 1
- ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Book Case Shelves", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Book Case Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of book case shelves available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all book case shelves available were constructed with great care. There are 156 antique and vintage book case shelves for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 10 modern editions to choose from as well. Book case shelves have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Book case shelves made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many book case shelves are appealing in their simplicity, but Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt and Pierre Chapo produced popular book case shelves that are worth a look.
How Much are Book Case Shelves?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,150, while they’re typically $80 on the low end and $32,655 highest priced.
Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Read More
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?
The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.
This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once
Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.
28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name
Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition
Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.
Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way
Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.
Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture
In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project
From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.
More Ways To Browse
Vintage String Lights
Frank Lloyd Wright Plans
Oak Coffee Table With Shelf
Antique Whatnot Shelves
Victorian Wall Shelf
Danish Royal System Teak Wall Cabinet
Italian Mid Century Shelving Unit
Powder Coated Shelving
Bookcase 21 Century
Antique Bamboo Etagere
Extra Small Coffee Table
Italian Metal Shelving
1900 Antique Vanity With Mirror
Georgian Book Case
Wall Book Shelf
Cado Shelving
Book Shelves Pair
Antique Bronze Pull Handles