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Bookshelves with Drawers

Late Qing Dynasty Period Bookshelf with Classic Design and Drawers
Late Qing Dynasty Period Bookshelf with Classic Design and Drawers

Late Qing Dynasty Period Bookshelf with Classic Design and Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

With its clean lines, light brown color and nice proportions, this Chinese late Qing Dynasty period bookshelf with drawers circa 1900 will bring an elegant touch to any home, whether...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid Century Modern Bookshelf Cabinet with 4 Drawers
Vintage Mid Century Modern Bookshelf Cabinet with 4 Drawers

Vintage Mid Century Modern Bookshelf Cabinet with 4 Drawers

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage mid century modern bookshelf cabinet featuring an open upper shelving section above a four-drawer storage base.

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

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Low Adjustable Library Bookcase Bookshelf with Drawers
Low Adjustable Library Bookcase Bookshelf with Drawers

Low Adjustable Library Bookcase Bookshelf with Drawers

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H 34 in W 60 in D 12.25 in

Low Adjustable Library Bookcase Bookshelf with Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

Made from a beautiful selection of burled walnut wood, this low English bookcase would make an elegant addition to any home or office. This is a new piece that was recently crafted i...

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2010s English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

English Low Short Open Bookcase Bookshelf with Drawers
English Low Short Open Bookcase Bookshelf with Drawers

English Low Short Open Bookcase Bookshelf with Drawers

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H 30.75 in W 55 in D 16 in

English Low Short Open Bookcase Bookshelf with Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

This antique style yew wood bookcase was crafted in England, circa 1960. Today, the bookcase remains very sturdy and quite beautiful. The drawer fronts are adorned with brass swan ne...

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Vintage 1960s English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Yew

Antique Wooden Bookshelf or Wardrobe with Three Drawers
Antique Wooden Bookshelf or Wardrobe with Three Drawers

Antique Wooden Bookshelf or Wardrobe with Three Drawers

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Amazing antique wooden bookshelf or wardrobe in a perfect conditions. It has three drawers.

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Vintage 1930s European Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Arthur Brett Mahogany Free - Standing Open Bookshelf with Two Drawers
Arthur Brett Mahogany Free - Standing Open Bookshelf with Two Drawers

Arthur Brett Mahogany Free - Standing Open Bookshelf with Two Drawers

By Arthur Brett

Located in London, GB

A mahogany open bookcase on bracket feet with four graduated shelves above two drawers. Arthur Brett is a long-established English cabinet making business producing high quality fur...

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Early 2000s British Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

1980s Spanish Bamboo and Rattan Bookshelf with Drawers
1980s Spanish Bamboo and Rattan Bookshelf with Drawers

1980s Spanish Bamboo and Rattan Bookshelf with Drawers

Located in Marbella, ES

1980s Spanish bamboo and rattan bookshelf with drawers.  

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Vintage 1980s Spanish Bookcases

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Late Qing Dynasty Red Open Bookshelf with Drawers and Fretwork Shelf
Late Qing Dynasty Red Open Bookshelf with Drawers and Fretwork Shelf

Late Qing Dynasty Red Open Bookshelf with Drawers and Fretwork Shelf

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period red lacquer open bookshelf from the early 20th century, with two drawers, carved spandrels and geometric fretwork shelf.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Single Large British Colonial Painted Wood Bookshelf with Little Lower Drawers
Single Large British Colonial Painted Wood Bookshelf with Little Lower Drawers

Single Large British Colonial Painted Wood Bookshelf with Little Lower Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large British Colonial bookshelf or cabinet with multiple shelves and six smaller drawers in the lower part.

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20th Century Indian British Colonial Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Bookshelf
Mid-Century Bookshelf

Mid-Century Bookshelf

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H 44.5 in W 38.25 in D 11 in

Mid-Century Bookshelf

Located in Pasadena, CA

Mid-Century bookshelf with two bottom drawers. Newly refinished.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Modern Teak Shelving Unit with Drawers
Scandinavian Modern Teak Shelving Unit with Drawers

Scandinavian Modern Teak Shelving Unit with Drawers

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H 51.97 in W 47.25 in D 10.63 in

Scandinavian Modern Teak Shelving Unit with Drawers

Located in Madrid, ES

Scandinavian Modern teak bookshelf or shelving unit with four drawers, shelves and smaller storage compartments.

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak, Pine

Antique Wooden Chinese Chippendale Wall Shelf or Hanging Bookshelf with Drawers
Antique Wooden Chinese Chippendale Wall Shelf or Hanging Bookshelf with Drawers

Antique Wooden Chinese Chippendale Wall Shelf or Hanging Bookshelf with Drawers

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This elaborate antique hanging wall shelf has no indication of its maker, but it is presumed to have been made in England in circa 1790 in the period Chinese Chippendale style. This ...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Shelves

Materials

Softwood

Midcentury Standing Modular Unit
Midcentury Standing Modular Unit

Midcentury Standing Modular Unit

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H 59 in W 50.5 in D 14.5 in

Midcentury Standing Modular Unit

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Modern style walnut bookshelf with modular units - shelves, cabinet, drawers, slanted book shelf.

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Mahogany Short Low Bookcase with Drawers Narrow Bookshelf
Mahogany Short Low Bookcase with Drawers Narrow Bookshelf

Mahogany Short Low Bookcase with Drawers Narrow Bookshelf

Located in Atlanta, GA

Originally, this antique mahogany bookcase was crafted in England around the year 1960. Today, it remains a beautiful and functional piece with a great size for any location. As E...

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Vintage 1960s English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Oak and Green Cabinet and Bookshelf with Six Lateral Drawers
Oak and Green Cabinet and Bookshelf with Six Lateral Drawers

Oak and Green Cabinet and Bookshelf with Six Lateral Drawers

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Danish burlwood cabinet and bookshelf. Green backing. One cabinet has hole drilled out for electrical outlets. Top of lower cabinet measures 28.5"H

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Steel Bookshelf with Drawers, circa 1930
Steel Bookshelf with Drawers, circa 1930

Steel Bookshelf with Drawers, circa 1930

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H 72.5 in W 30 in D 14.5 in

Steel Bookshelf with Drawers, circa 1930

Located in Evergreen, CO

In 1926, Forges of Strasbourg began making its Strafor line of metal office furniture. This Strafor bookshelf has 15 metal drawers below two shelves. The sides and back of the shelve...

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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel

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Bookshelves with Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of bookshelves with drawers is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct bookshelves with drawers — often made from wood, hardwood and metal — can elevate any home. We have 74 antique and vintage bookshelves with drawers in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. Bookshelves with drawers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern bookshelves with drawers are consistently popular styles. Some bookshelves with drawers are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller bookshelves with drawers, measuring 18.5 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Hitchcock, Poul Hundevad and Joel Escalona each produced beautiful bookshelves with drawers that are worth considering.

How Much are Bookshelves with Drawers?

Prices for bookshelves with drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, bookshelves with drawers begin at $495 and can go as high as $35,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,732.

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.

Questions About Bookshelves with Drawers

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A modular bookshelf is a type of storage furniture made up of boxy pieces that you purchase separately or in groups. The design allows you to arrange the pieces any way you wish to create a custom bookcase. You'll find a range of modular bookshelves on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Typically, a desk with a bookcase in it is called a pedestal desk. Many pedestal desks have two bookcases that serve as legs. However, some pedestal desks have open shelves rather than bookcase bases. Shop a collection of pedestal desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Instead of a bookshelf, you can use wall shelves, a cart, a mantel, a desk, a hutch or a TV stand. There are no rules regarding what you can transform into a book storage area, so feel free to get creative. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A bookshelf with doors is usually called a bookcase. It may be fitted with glass doors that can be closed to protect the books from dust or moisture. Find a wide variety of antique and vintage bookshelves on 1stDibs to meet any design style.
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, bookshelves cost between $195 and $870,091.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, you can put a lamp on a bookshelf. In fact, adding lighting to a shelf is a great way to draw one's eye to the space.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A bank of drawers is a piece of storage furniture that differs considerably from a chest of drawers. This furnishing is typically going to feature many more drawers than an ordinary chest of drawers might, and is often used interchangeably with the term “apothecary cabinet” because pharmacists used to require such a structure that afforded ample storage for classifying and filing away items in their places of business. Find antique and vintage banks of drawers today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The term “file drawer” likely refers to filing cabinets. This is a type of office furniture that is used for storing paper documents in file folders. The two most common forms of filing cabinets are lateral filing cabinets and vertical filing cabinets. Shop for a variety of antique and vintage filing cabinets and other storage solutions on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What a desk with drawers is called depends on its design. One that consists of a tabletop supported by a base with drawers on both sides is a pedestal desk. Pieces that combine lower drawers with overhead cabinets and shelves is a credenza desk. You'll find a large selection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a dresser and a drawer is that one is a piece of furniture, and the other is a storage feature found in many types of furniture. A drawer is a storage compartment that slides out of a surrounding frame, giving you access to whatever you place inside. Dresser is the term for a long, low piece of bedroom furniture that usually features two or more columns of drawers. Drawers are also found in built-in cabinetry, bathroom vanities, desks and other types of casegood furniture. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of dressers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An apothecary cabinet is a cabinet with a great number of drawers. This versatile piece of furniture was originally used by pharmacists in the 1800s to store and organize medicines and herbs. Shop an array of apothecary cabinets from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    A wardrobe with drawers is called a chifforobe or chifferobe. It usually features a large, roomy interior for hanging clothes on one side and a chest of drawers on the other. Chifforobes date back to the early 20th century, and their name is a combination of the words wardrobe and chiffonier, the term for a narrow chest of drawers. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of chifforobes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To remove Thomasville dresser drawers, first empty them. Then, pull one drawer out to its farthest point. Feel around the interior of the dresser on both sides. Locate the release button. While pushing on the button, lift the drawer up and out. Find a range of Thomasville dressers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can remove filing cabinet drawers from most cabinets. However, the methods of doing so vary. Some cabinets feature track hardware that allows you to pull the drawers out. With others, you need to shake the cabinet to dislodge the drawers. Shop a range of vintage and antique filing cabinets on 1stDibs.

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