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Pair of William IV Mahogany Open Two-Sided Bookcases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Willian IV (circa 1890) light mahogany two-sided open bookcases with column sides and 4
Category

Antique 1890s English William IV Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Lacquered bookcase with carved and gilded columns, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique open bookcase, black lacquered and imitation marble, enriched with very impressive sculpted
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Bookcases

Materials

Poplar

19th Century Antique wooden column bookcase, UK
Located in London, GB
A monumental towering wooden column bookcase, thought to have been designed for offices of
Category

Antique 19th Century British Art Nouveau Bookcases

Materials

Wood

19th Century Antique wooden column bookcase, UK
19th Century Antique wooden column bookcase, UK
H 109.85 in W 32.29 in D 11.82 in
Antique wooden column bookcase (narrow), UK, 19th century
Located in London, GB
A monumental towering wooden column bookcase, thought to have been designed for offices of
Category

Antique 19th Century British Art Nouveau Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Pugin Style Large Gothic Revival Oak & Burr Oak Bookcase with Corinthian Columns
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
oak and burr oak bookcase. The upper section with subtle carved floral details and Corinthian columns
Category

Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Pair of High Columns Bookcases in Gray Patinated Wood
Located in BARSAC, FR
Astonishing pair of bookcases or presentation columns with totally atypical dimensions made of ash
Category

Vintage 1960s French Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Antique Lacquered Gilded Bookcase, Carved Columns & Friezes, 19th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient large lacquered and gilded bookcase, hand-carved with columns and rich gilded friezes
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Italian Display Column Cabinet Bookcase Hand Carved blond Walnut Wax-Polished
By Bassano's Ebanisteria
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Simply spectacular Italian display column cabinet, bookcase , diffusely hand carved with classical
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Italian Architectural Corinthian Wood Columns on Sandstone Plinths
Located in Firenze, IT
This tall pair of Italian 19th century Louis XVI style hand carved walnut architectural columns
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Stone, Sandstone

Empire Bookcase
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Empire bookcase – walnut, rootwood and ebonized wood and columns with brass hardware. Glazed doors
Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Empire Bookcase
Empire Bookcase
H 77.5 in W 39 in D 18 in
19th Century English Mahogany Writing Bookcase with Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A good Regency secretaire bookcase. Constructed in mahogany, rising from feet of circular form
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Free Round Bookcase
Located in Paris, FR
Bookcase free round with solid walnut wood structure, with 7 modules stacked in a bookcase column
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Free Round Bookcase
Free Round Bookcase
H 75.6 in Dm 23.63 in
Black Lacquered Umbertino Style Bookcase Showcase with Amber Glass
Located in Cesena, FC
Black lacquered Umbertino style bookcase display case Umbertino-style showcase/bookcase, second
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Style Oak Library Bookcase with Beveled Glass Doors
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Imposing 20th century library bookcase crafted from solid oak. The impressive upper case features
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Walnut Narrow Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut narrow bookcase of narrow proportions. The carved cornice above a pair of leaded stained
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Narrow Bookcase
Walnut Narrow Bookcase
H 87 in W 36 in D 17 in
Four Door Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
Our version of a breakfront bookcase, this is the Niagara Furniture Four Door Bookcase. The shape
Category

2010s Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Four Door Bookcase
Four Door Bookcase
H 48 in W 72 in D 16 in
Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
An excellent quality Mahogany Open Bookcase produced by Niagara Furniture. The top section features
Category

2010s Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Open Bookcase
Mahogany Open Bookcase
H 49 in W 55 in D 17 in
Large Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
An excellent quality Large Mahogany Bookcase produced by Niagara Furniture. The top section
Category

2010s Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Large Mahogany Bookcase
Large Mahogany Bookcase
H 84 in W 55 in D 17 in
Regency Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4543 A large Regency bookcase in mahogany, having architectural pediment above string inlaid
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Mahogany Bookcase
Regency Mahogany Bookcase
H 99.22 in W 49.61 in D 20.08 in
Penhurst Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
This very popular Penhurst Mahogany Bookcase from Niagara Furniture has a lot of great features
Category

2010s Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Penhurst Mahogany Bookcase
Penhurst Mahogany Bookcase
H 40 in W 15 in D 67 in
Burled Penhurst Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
The Niagara Furniture Burled Penhurst Bookcase has a burled veneer top which is banded and
Category

2010s Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Burled Penhurst Bookcase
Burled Penhurst Bookcase
H 40 in W 67 in D 15 in
Regency Library Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany breakfront library bookcase, the concaved moulded cornice, above four large curved
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Glass

Regency Library Bookcase
Regency Library Bookcase
H 102.5 in W 104 in D 18 in
Antique library bookcase, built with painted and sculpted portal, Florence Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient library bookcase with open shelves, ancient because it was built from an ancient sixteenth
Category

20th Century Italian Bookcases

Materials

Poplar

Victorian Oak Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5427 Stylish Victorian open bookcase in oak, having oversailing top with moulded and ebonised
Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Victorian Oak Open Bookcase
Victorian Oak Open Bookcase
H 46.457 in W 50 in D 18.11 in
Aesthetic Oak Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Aesthetic oak open bookcase of small proportions, the rectangular top above a carved frieze with
Category

Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Aesthetic Oak Open Bookcase
Aesthetic Oak Open Bookcase
H 44.5 in W 24 in D 10 in
Italian Custom Wall Unit Bookcase with Ladder in Walnut and Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
unit made in Italy in the 1950s. The bookcase highlights the makers architectural sensibility and
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Iron

Small Burled Penhurst Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
The Niagara Furniture Small Burled Penshurst Bookcase with two shelves. The burled cornice is
Category

2010s Federal Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Small Burled Penhurst Bookcase
Small Burled Penhurst Bookcase
H 39 in W 37 in D 14 in
Small Penhurst Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
This is Niagara Furnitures’ Small Penhurst Mahogany Bookcase. The figural mahogany cornice is
Category

2010s Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Small Penhurst Mahogany Bookcase
Small Penhurst Mahogany Bookcase
H 39 in W 37 in D 14 in
Late 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Pine Carved Arch Bookcase with Cabinet
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Neoclassical style bookcase with cabinet, unbranded. Solid pine with slight distressing, brass
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Regency Rosewood Open Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
columns with carved acanthus.. Plinth base. Ex Stair And Co. NY. Sold for 34,000 in 2000.
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Rosewood Open Bookcase
Regency Rosewood Open Bookcase
H 37.5 in W 63.75 in D 13.25 in
English Regency Book Matched Mahogany Bookcase with Tiered Shelving, C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Regency book matched mahogany bookcase with three tiered shelving, cross hatching, turned
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
This is a quality 19th century Victorian antique mahogany bookcase. The upper section having an
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Mahogany Bookcase
Antique Victorian Mahogany Bookcase
H 86.62 in W 41.74 in D 21.66 in
Large Regency Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Martlesham, GB
columns running down from each side of the bookcase, the top and bottom doors fitted with a rope twist
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Large Regency Mahogany Bookcase
Large Regency Mahogany Bookcase
H 96 in W 55 in D 18.5 in
Grand 19th Century Italian Walnut Renaissance Bookcase with Hunt Wildlife Scenes
Located in Dallas, TX
Grand 19th Century Italian Walnut Neoclassical Bookcase is a study in the artistic sculpture of
Category

Antique 1860s Italian Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Large Empire Style Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
columns with brass capitals, All raised up on plinth base. The bookcase will disassemble for easy
Category

Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Large Empire Style Open Bookcase
Large Empire Style Open Bookcase
H 77 in W 53.5 in D 23 in
Victorian Open Bookcase Mirrored Back
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Unusual Early Victorian Open Bookcase. This Bookcase is Raised Upon a Plinth Base. Period Victorian
Category

Vintage 1980s Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Victorian Open Bookcase Mirrored Back
Victorian Open Bookcase Mirrored Back
H 51 in W 36.5 in D 13 in
Biedermeier Bookcase, South Germany, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
bookcase has a pretty walnut veneer with two transome glass doors. They are framed by two ebonized columns
Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier Bookcase, South Germany, 1820
Biedermeier Bookcase, South Germany, 1820
H 67.13 in W 44.89 in D 21.26 in
Stunning 18th Century Italian Bookcase
Located in Charlottesville, VA
frieze above a three-bay open bookcase. Each bay contains shelves flanked by Corinthian columns
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Stunning 18th Century Italian Bookcase
Stunning 18th Century Italian Bookcase
H 104.75 in W 126 in D 15 in
Carved oak breakfront open bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Heavily carved open bookcase the large rectangular breakfront top with carved moulded edge. Above
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Carved oak breakfront open bookcase
Carved oak breakfront open bookcase
H 51 in W 81.5 in D 16 in
French 19th Century Biedermeier Bookcase
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
attractive open bookcase, circa 1830 in date, has a stunning pair of ebonized columns with decorative brass
Category

Antique 19th Century French Biedermeier Bookcases

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Biedermeier Bookcase
French 19th Century Biedermeier Bookcase
H 46.75 in W 53.38 in D 15.5 in
French 19th Century Glazed Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
French glazed bookcase or display cabinet, circa 1880. This bookcase has a wonderful neoclassical
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Pine

French 19th Century Glazed Bookcase
French 19th Century Glazed Bookcase
H 97.25 in W 51.97 in D 15.75 in
Chippendale Revival Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
slender double columns, standing on moulded plinth base. This antique bookcase retains its deep colour and
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Revival Mahogany Open Bookcase
Chippendale Revival Mahogany Open Bookcase
H 47.638 in W 48.031 in D 11.811 in
19th Century English Oak Bookcase
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century oak bookcase from England with a molded gallery around the back for additional
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Oak Bookcase
19th Century English Oak Bookcase
H 46.25 in W 55.5 in D 11 in
19th Century Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large mahogany open bookcase, the carved moulded cornice with central ebony losange, above
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Bookcase, 1810-20, walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
by columns with their original brass capitals and bases. The original glass windows are decorated
Category

Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier Bookcase, 1810-20, walnut
Biedermeier Bookcase, 1810-20, walnut
H 73.63 in W 45.28 in D 18.9 in
French Empire Style Ebonized Bookcase
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
rounded column fronts of the empire style raised on paw feet. The interior is fitted with five adjustable
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Style Ebonized Bookcase
French Empire Style Ebonized Bookcase
H 71 in W 57.5 in D 13 in
Regency Bookcase, James Winter & Sons
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4749, exceptional Regency rosewood bookcase, having adjustable leather top with removable book
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Bookcase, James Winter & Sons
Regency Bookcase, James Winter & Sons
H 32 in W 28.5 in D 25.5 in
Bleached Mahogany Bookcase by Baker
Located in New York, NY
A handsome Baker bookcase in a bleached mahogany finish. The neoclassical style pieces feature two
Category

20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Open Front Bookcase Mirrored Back
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Unusual Early Victorian Open Bookcase. This Bookcase is Raised Upon a Plinth Base. Period Victorian
Category

Vintage 1980s Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Exquisite Quality G. Jacob Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5069 superb quality early XIXth century mahogany bookcase, having original veined marble top
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Exquisite Quality G. Jacob Bookcase
Exquisite Quality G. Jacob Bookcase
H 52.76 in W 64.97 in D 14.97 in
George III Mahogany Pedestal Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
a late 18th century George III freestanding mahogany pedestal waterfall bookcase, unusual form
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Neo-Classic Large White Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Italian Neo-Classic monumental off-white painted and gilt trimmed breakfront / bookcase having 2
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookcases

Italian Neo-Classic Large White Bookcase
Italian Neo-Classic Large White Bookcase
H 104.25 in W 79.25 in D 22.25 in
Gillows Of Lancaster Gothic Revival Bookcase
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Southall, GB
A handsome late 19th century Gillows bookcase. Crafted from fine quality mahogony with glazed
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Gillows Of Lancaster Gothic Revival Bookcase
Gillows Of Lancaster Gothic Revival Bookcase
H 96.07 in W 50.4 in D 25.2 in
Large 19th Century Walnut Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut breakfront dwarf bookcase. The impressive raised shelved back with scroll cresting. To the
Category

Antique 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century mahogany bureau bookcase
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality early 19th Century mahogany bureau bookcase with later (Edwardian) cornice, the
Category

Antique 1830s British Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Walnut Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5430 Fine quality and very elegant Victorian display cabinet or bookcase cabinet, having stunning
Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Victorian Walnut Bookcase or Display Cabinet
H 42.52 in W 72.835 in D 15.748 in
Napoleon III Brass Mounted Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th Century ebonised and gilt mounted open bookcase having foliage gilt decoration throughout. The
Category

Antique 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Ebony

Pair of French Regency Painted Bookcases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Regence-style cream painted and gilt trimmed bookcase cabinets with 2 glass front
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Bookcases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of French Regency Painted Bookcases
Pair of French Regency Painted Bookcases
H 109.5 in W 47.5 in D 26 in
French Late 19th Century Walnut Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Very fine quality late 19th Century French solid walnut bookcase. Circa 1880s. This bookcase has
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

French Late 19th Century Walnut Bookcase
French Late 19th Century Walnut Bookcase
H 86.62 in W 55.12 in D 20.66 in
Opinion Ciatti Original Ptolomeo Medium Bookcase
By Bruno Rainaldi, Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
” to highlight the essential, namely the books. The bookcase is a simple metal column to which thin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

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Bookcase With Columns For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of bookcase with columns available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique bookcase with columns was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and ash. We have 8 antique and vintage bookcase with columns in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Bookcase with columns have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of bookcase with columns to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Neoclassical bookcase with columns are of considerable interest. Bookcase with columns have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Morelato are consistently popular.

How Much are Bookcase With Columns?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $7,363, while they’re typically $2,517 on the low end and $38,500 highest priced.

Finding the Right bookcases for You

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 objects, 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 antique 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. Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, a bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover. 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 your dream bookcase on 1stDibs now.

Questions About Bookcase With Columns
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A column dress is a slim-fit dress — this garment will feature a straight cut and will fit your body very closely. Column dresses are a timeless, classic style and are ideal for formal evening engagements or just a night out on the town. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and designer column dresses from top fashion boutiques around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cast iron columns are vertical supports produced out of cast iron, a material made from iron and alloys with a carbon content of more than two percent. During the 19th century, cast iron columns were used in architecture. Today, they primarily function as decorative objects. Shop a range of cast iron columns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Barrister bookcases are made up of several distinct book shelf units which combine together to form the cabinet. This can be beneficial when moving, as the books can remain within the shelves and each shelf can move separately.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A breakfront bookcase is usually a large wooden bookcase that houses either books or dishes. They’re similar in appearance to hutches in that they have glass-fronted shelving on the top and cabinets on the bottom.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether cast iron columns are hollow depends on the piece. Most cast iron columns are hollow due to the manner of crafting, but some are solid. On 1stDibs, find a selection of columns.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between an Ionic column and a Corinthian column relates to its details. Generally, Corinthian columns have more complex designs than Ionic columns and feature acanthus leaf details. Ionic columns occur in both Greek and Roman architecture, while Corinthian columns were more common in Rome than in Greece. You can find a selection of Ancient Greek and Roman art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A bookcase with doors is also called a bookshelf, a bookstand, a cupboard or a bookrack. It is a close-sided unit that encases books and is designed to sit on the floor. On 1stDibs find a wide variety of antique, new and vintage bookcases today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, there can be a difference between a bookshelf and a bookcase. Although many people use the words to describe any piece of furniture with shelves for books, some manufacturers call pieces with doors bookcases and pieces without doors bookshelves. Find a variety of bookcases and bookshelves on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The term barrister bookcase means a piece of storage furniture primarily used during the 17th and 18th centuries. Also called lawyer's bookcases, the furnishings featured wood construction and glass-paneled doors. At the time the bookcases were most popular, books were expensive luxury goods. The glass doors helped to protect them from light and dust. Shop a collection of barrister bookcases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    What IKEA bookcases are called varies. However, the Swedish furniture company is best known for its Billy bookcase, which debuted in 1979 and got its name from Billy Liljedahl, who served as IKEA's advertising manager at the time. Other IKEA bookcases include the Hemnes, the Brimnes and the Gersby. Explore a variety of IKEA furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The main difference between an étagère and a bookcase is the design. Both types of furniture have shelves. However, an étagère usually has an open back, while most bookcases have enclosed backs. Shop a range of bookcases and étagères on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    An ideal bookcase depth is usually between 10 and 12 inches. Shelf spacing can range from 7 to 15 inches for bookshelves, with 8 to 12 inches being the most typical. Because compact bookcases are designed for lesser volumes and libraries, they will be shallower. A small bookcase's depth is usually around 6 inches. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage bookcases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can generally put wheels on a bookcase. However, the wheels that you choose must be strong enough to support both the weight of the bookcase and the total weight of all the books you intend to store on it. As a result, industrial-strength metal casters are usually the best option for the job. You'll find a large collection of bookcases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A bookcase with glass doors is also called a barrister bookcase. Designed in a cabinet style, these bookcases’ glass doors protect books and collectibles from gathering dust and allow guests to peruse your treasured volumes. The name “barrister” owes to the legal profession — barristers are experts in case law in England and traditionally required numerous law books for reference purposes to travel from chamber to chamber, and the sturdy and portable cabinets that were used to do so earned this nickname. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary bookcases from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A few companies made barrister bookcases, including the F. E. Hale Manufacturing Company, Globe Wernicke, Grand Rapids Furniture Company, Gunn Furniture Company and the John Danner Company. Barrister bookcases are bookcases with solid backs and removable shelving units that get stacked inside. Doors that open outward and slide away under the shelf enclose each unit. On 1stDibs, shop a range of barrister bookcases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best wood used for building a bookcase is plywood made from hardwood. It is easily available and comes in many types. Laminated panels that can be glued together are also a great option for a bookcase. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique, new and vintage wooden bookcases.

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