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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

Antique Original Patina Painted Finish Library Reading Bookcase Steps Ladder
Located in GB
pine library steps or ladder to sit next to a bookcase A good looking and decorative piece with a
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Ladders

Materials

Pine

Antique Original Patina Painted Finish Red Tall Library Bookcase Steps Ladder
Located in GB
bookcase or display table, or they can of course be used as a normal ladder / library steps We have
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Ladders

Materials

Pine

Vintage Italian Wooden Ladder
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
also be used as a bookcase ladder thanks to iron supports. The vintage ladder is a decorative object
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Wooden Ladder
Vintage Italian Wooden Ladder
H 70.87 in W 18.12 in D 3.94 in
Antique Original Painted "the Patient Safety Ladder Company" Decorators Ladder
Located in GB
upcycled to use as a bookcase or display table, or they can of course be used as a normal ladder / library
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Ladders

Materials

Pine

Industrial iron bookcase with wooden shelves and drawers complete with ladder
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Iron bookcase, composed of industrially derived iron pieces, with shelves and drawers in light
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Iron

ANTiQUE FRENCH NAPOLEON III CIRCA 1850 HARDWOOD & LEATHER LIBRARY STEPS LADDER
Located in GB
tall bookcase, whenever you put a piece like this next to a bookcase it automatically elevates it to a
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Ladders

Materials

Hardwood, Leather

Italian Post-Modern Architectural Bookcase, Ladder Shelving Unit Etagere
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Vintage architectural l-adder sided shelving unit with white Formica laminated wood shelves and black powder coated steel frame. Thoughtfully designed with uniquely rounded edged Fo...
Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Iron

Vintage French Ladder Bookshelf
Located in Mckinney, TX
A unique bookshelf created from an old French painter’s ladder coupled with reclaimed scaffolding
Category

Early 20th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Ladder Bookshelf
Vintage French Ladder Bookshelf
H 85 in W 76 in D 31 in
Petite Antique French Gothic Revival Wood Hall Bench Child Settle Library Steps
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Ladder, Metamorphic Library steps, 1880s This unique petite antique Gothic revival bench / metamorphic
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Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Ladders

Materials

Fabric, Wood

18th Century, Italian Baroque Walnut Four Steps Staircase
Located in IT
. This type of wood sculpture creates movement to the composition making the ladder distinctly decorative
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Ladders

Materials

Walnut

VINTAGE ART NOUVEAU STYLE 166 CM TALL BRASS TOPPED HARDWOOD LIBRARY STEPs
Located in GB
the top shelves on a tall bookcase and decoration of course, put one of these next to a bookcase and
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20th Century English Art Nouveau Ladders

Materials

Hardwood

Old Steps
Located in Eindhoven, NL
bookcase, for example. Or for decoration. Origin: England Period: Approx. 1900 Size 42cm x 86cm x h
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Early 20th Century European Ladders

Materials

Beech

Old Steps
Old Steps
H 50.4 in W 33.86 in D 16.54 in
Jugendstil prayer chair or altar, side table/display table/stairs Ca. 1890-1914
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Beautiful Jugendstil prayer chair or altar, also usable as side table/display table/stairs/bookcase
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Ladders

Materials

Wood

Antique English Victorian Library Stairs / Steps Carved Wood Foldable 1920s
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
great addition to any bookcase / office. Very sturdy and practical , you can fold it open & close in a
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Vintage 1920s French Victorian Ladders

Materials

Wood

Antique 1880 Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Located in GB
a standard bookcase I don't come across many that have the Arts & Crafts style carving to the
Category

Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Oak

Regency Library Ladder English Mahogany Book Study Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant Regency style library ladder in mahogany Great looking interiors piece what scrolls around
Category

Vintage 1980s Regency Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Mac Gee White Bookcase by Philippe Starck
By Baleri Italia
Located in Milan, IT
-standing shape reminiscent of a ladder. This modular design is available also in matte black and semi
Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel, Other

Mac Gee White Bookcase by Philippe Starck
H 92.52 in W 38.98 in D 20.08 in
"Tecnica Library" Modular Shelving Bookcase by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Jaime Tresserra, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica Library" is a shelving bookcase unit, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Large Antique French Renaissance Bookcase Cabinet 19th Century Barley Twist Oak
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Renaissance Revival bookcase made out of solid European Oak. We are proud to offer this piece. The bookcase
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Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Shelving Room Divider "Paso" in Walnut by Casey Lurie USA
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
geometries and warm natural materials. Alternating ladder-like shelves create discrete sections which are
Category

2010s North American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Mirrored Pair Contemporary Shelving "Paso" in Walnut by Casey Lurie
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
geometries and warm natural materials. Alternating ladder-like shelves create discrete sections which are
Category

2010s North American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Extra Large Metal Tomado Shelving Wall Unit Dutch Design
By Tomado, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in DE MEERN, NL
impressive assortment of 8 ladders, 6 each measuring 44 cm in height, 3 cm in width, and 20.5 cm in depth
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Fine Antique George III circa 1820 Metamorphic Library Desk into Bookcase Ladder
Located in GB
metamorphic library desk / writing table which converts into a library bookcase ladder Please note the
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Antique 1820s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique hunting sideboard / bookcase
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
also carved with a plant motif. The upper glass part has height-adjustable shelves - a ladder system
Category

Antique 1880s French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique hunting sideboard / bookcase
Antique hunting sideboard / bookcase
H 100.4 in W 63.39 in D 24.41 in
19th Century Italian Light Blue Shabby Bookcases Cupboards with Windows Set of 2
Located in IT
Pair of late 19th century bookcases Cupboards , Italy. Adjustable shelves with internal ladders. We
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Vitrines

Materials

Wood, Glass

Pair of Late Empire Style Bookcases
Located in Roveredo In Piano, IT
Pair of Late Empire style bookcases. Small in size, they are composed of elements in solid walnut
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Antique 19th Century European Empire Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of Late Empire Style Bookcases
Pair of Late Empire Style Bookcases
H 90.36 in W 32.8 in D 14.41 in
Antique Regency Library Metamorphic Library Steps Table Oxblood Leather Ladder
Located in GB
very large library bookcase and when you need to remove a book from the top shelf, you pull the steps
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Ladder Side Table Brass Tread
Located in GB
standard bookcase This is the only side table version I have ever seen, I have around 10 chairs / steps
Category

Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Tables

Materials

Brass

GRAND RAPIDS BOOKCASE & Chair Co Oak Gothic Revival Dining Armchairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique pair of Gothic Revival style dining armchairs by Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Company
Category

Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

GRAND RAPIDS BOOKCASE & Chair Co Oak Gothic Revival Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique pair of Gothic Revival style dining side chairs by Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair
Category

Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

GRAND RAPIDS BOOKCASE & Chair Co Oak Gothic Revival Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique pair of Gothic Revival style dining side chairs by Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair
Category

Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

GRAND RAPIDS BOOKCASE & Chair Co Oak Gothic Revival Dining Side Chairs - Pair C
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique pair of Gothic Revival style dining side chairs by Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair
Category

Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Robert Charroy, Wall Desk/Library, France, 1950
By Robert Charroy
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Robert Charroy, rare wall bookcase in red lacquered metal and oak edited by Mobilor, France 1950
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Robert Charroy, Wall Desk/Library, France, 1950
Robert Charroy, Wall Desk/Library, France, 1950
H 43.31 in W 96.86 in D 18.51 in
Original Midcentury String Shelving Unit by Nils Strinning
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
adjustable along the ladder work using the built in brass clips on each piece. This compact design would make
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel

Real Gabinete Português de Leitura by Steve McCurry, 2014, Digital C-Print
By Steve McCurry
Located in Dallas, TX
, the ladder resting against the towering bookcases which seem to stretch to the many floors below
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Digital

Fine Antique Mid Victorian circa 1850 Metamorphic Library Steps Original
Located in GB
standard bookcase I don't come across many that have this mid Victorian style carving to the back rest
Category

Antique 1850s English High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Michael Coffey, "Jacob's Ladder, " Modular Bookcase, United States, 1973
By Michael Coffey
Located in New York, NY
A black walnut étagère with four adjustable shelves, finished to a satin sheen. First created in Massachusetts by master craftsman Michael Coffey, and fabricated by the artist in 201...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Unusually Designed Biedermeier Bookcase
Located in Long Island City, NY
Unusually crowned shallow Biedermeier armoire (bookcase) in matching mahogany on pine and oak. Two
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Labeled French Mid-Century Modern Bookcase of Finest Craftmanship
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mid-Century Modern handcrafted and shellac-based French re-polished bookcase of the finest quality
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Italian Modern Mahogany Cabinet or Bookcase, Silvio Cavatorta
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Hollywood, FL
supported by "ladder" side supports.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Vintage French Wooden Ladder
Located in High Point, NC
Nearly five feet tall, this folding wooden ladder was made in France, circa 1900. Optimistic light
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Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Ladders

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Wooden Ladder
Vintage French Wooden Ladder
H 59.8 in W 16.9 in D 29.1 in
Unusual Ladder Style Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage shelving unit in an angled ladder style, featuring five shelves and bottom drawer. Slender
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Unusual Ladder Style Bookcase
Unusual Ladder Style Bookcase
H 73 in W 18 in D 22 in
Mid-Century Yacht Folding Nautical Boarding Ladder
Located in Forney, TX
A rare luxurious mid-century yacht ladder with four collapsible folding solid mahogany wood steps
Category

Mid-20th Century Ladders

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Walnut Library Ladder Rocchetto Baroque Style Staircase
Located in Milan, IT
: Northern Italy, 18th century. This antique Italian bookcase ladder from the 18th century period is an
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Ladders

Materials

Chestnut, Poplar, Walnut

19th Century French Oak Metamorphic Folding Library Ladder or Step Stool
Located in Doylestown, PA
19th century French oak metamorphic library ladder or step stool, France, c. 1890's. This
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Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Antique Original Patina Gravity Randall Library Bookcase Steps Ladder
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely original pine Gravity Randall library steps or ladder
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Restored Vintage Industrial Bakers Shelves Ladder Bookcase Solid Steel
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this seriously cool industrial vintage set of bakers ladder
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Large Danish Teak Wall Bookcase "ladder" by Poul Cadovius, F140
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Lyon, FR
Large wall bookcase "ladder" from the 60's by Danish designer Poul Cadovius. This bookcase is
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Old Wooden Steps
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Old beech wood steps. Good to use with large bookcases. Stable and for everyday use. Collapsible
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Vintage 1930s British Ladders

Materials

Beech

Old Wooden Steps
Old Wooden Steps
H 72.05 in W 49.22 in D 19.3 in
Vintage Mahogany Library Steps w/Railings, Casters, & Landing
Located in Chicago, IL
mill bookcase. **Height of top step is 48.5" from the ground.
Category

20th Century Unknown Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Regency Style Spiral Library Steps
Located in London, GB
very useful for reaching books high up in a tall bookcase. This piece is in excellent original
Category

Vintage 1950s English Edwardian Ladders

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Restored Rattan Zig-Zag Ladder Display Shelf Wall Booksshelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage three-level rattan shelf short 30" tall room divider wall bookcase with mahogany shelving
Category

Vintage 1950s American Bookcases

Materials

Rattan

Salon Bookcase in Gold or Chrome Finish
Located in Paris, FR
Bookcase Salon with structure in metal in gold finish. With black tempered glass shelves and three
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Salon Bookcase in Gold or Chrome Finish
Salon Bookcase in Gold or Chrome Finish
H 94.49 in W 85.83 in L 94.49 in
Late Victorian Mahogany Display Case and Bookcase c. 1900
Located in Heathfield, GB
A good quality two part display case and bookcase with original glass, brass locks and two steel
Category

20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Pool Shop Lacquared Color Wood Folding Bookcases, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
in perfect condition Measures library ladder 100 x 27 x 131 H cm Small rectangular bookcase
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Bookcases

Materials

Wood

1960s Teak Vintage Ladderax Wall Unit Bookcase Cabinet
By Staples & Co. Ltd, Robert Heal
Located in London, GB
various depths, one open teak cabinet with an adjustable teak shelf, three black metal ladder rails and
Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

1960s Vintage Teak Ladderax Wall Unit Bookcase Cabinet
By Staples & Co. Ltd, Robert Heal
Located in London, GB
, two open teak cabinets with adjustable glass shelves, four teak ladder rails and metal supports that
Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Staples Ladderax Bookcase / Cabinet in Teak Vintage, 1960’s
By Staples & Co. Ltd
Located in London, GB
the 1960’s. It consists of three side ladder rails, two sliding door cabinets, four shelves, and
Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Large Four sections of stargae with desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ladder supports Each section is 30 inches
Category

Vintage 1960s American Bookcases

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Bookcase With Ladder For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bookcase with ladder you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each bookcase with ladder for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. If you’re shopping for a bookcase with ladder, we have 20 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a bookcase with ladder — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A bookcase with ladder is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made bookcase with ladder has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baleri Italia, Casey Lurie and Dessie Studio are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bookcase With Ladder?

Prices for a bookcase with ladder can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $500 and can go as high as $62,963, while the average can fetch as much as $3,024.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Dogon ladder is a functional piece of sculpture from Mali, Africa. Dogon ladders are y-shaped ladders with notches and were used by the Dogon to access granaries, rooftops and other higher levels. Browse a selection of vintage Dogon ladders on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    You can choose any folding ladder according to your taste. Always look out for folding ladders that are long-lasting and have wide steps. Inspect the quality of the hinges, whether or not there are anti-skid platforms, and be sure that the height will be good for your particular project or needs. Find antique and vintage folding ladders on 1stDibs today.
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    An orchard ladder is a portable, self-supporting ladder used for apple picking and other orchard landscape maintenance tasks. The design features a flared base and a tripod pole to help balance, even on uneven surfaces. Shop a collection of orchard ladders on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Library ladders can also be called elephant ladders or the No. 70 ladder. They are typically made with rungs and not steps, which can be somewhat difficult to climb. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique library ladders from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The ladder in a library is sometimes called a rolling or leaning ladder. However, you will most often see it referred to simply as a library ladder. Shop a variety of library ladders from some of the world’s top sellers 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best loft ladder to buy is a matter of preference. While they are best known for their functionality, a well-designed set of vintage, new or antique ladders, as decorative home accents, can also make as much of an impact in your space as any other piece of well cared for furniture. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage loft ladders.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ladder back chairs have a timeless design that was popular in several eras. Early examples date back to the Middle Ages. The wooden chairs became very popular in colonial America and England during the 17th century. Shop a range of antique and vintage ladder back chairs 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.