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Bow Front Bookcase

Sheraton Library Bookcase Bow Fronted Cabinet Revival
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Sheraton Revival bow fronted library bookcase. Circa 1900 The bookcase stands upon bracket feet
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Antique Early 1900s Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Very Fine Bow Front Inlaid Mahogany 87" Tall Bookcase Shelfs Etagere MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Bow Front Inlaid Mahogany 87" Tall Bookcase Shelfs Etagere MINT!
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20th Century American Federal Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

VINTAGE SERPENTINE BOW FRONT DWARF OPEN BOOKCASE WiTH TWO DRAWERS BY WADE
By Wade Furniture Co.
Located in Pulborough, GB
and design. This vintage bookcase, with its serpentine bow front, adjustable shelves, two drawers, and
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20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

VINTAGE SERPENTINE BOW FRONT DWARF OPEN BOOKCASE WiTH TWO DRAWERS BY WADE
VINTAGE SERPENTINE BOW FRONT DWARF OPEN BOOKCASE WiTH TWO DRAWERS BY WADE
$934 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32.68 in W 33.47 in D 16.93 in
English Glazed Door Bow Front Cabinet
Located in Woodbury, CT
Just the right amount of arc makes this custom, English-made mahogany* cabinet pleasing to the eye while optimizing storage and display in a piece that is only 22" deep at its center...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

English Glazed Door Bow Front Cabinet
English Glazed Door Bow Front Cabinet
$14,750 / item
H 85.25 in W 83.5 in D 22 in
A George III revival Satinwood and Harewood Display Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A fine quality George III Style satinwood harewood and tulipwood crossbanded bow fronted display
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Early 20th Century Northern Irish George III Bookcases

Materials

Tulipwood, Harewood, Satinwood

Danish Teak Pull Out Desk Secretary Desk Bachelor Chest Bookcase Bow Front MINT!
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Teak Pull Out Desk Secretary Desk Bachelor Chest Bookcase Bow Front MINT! Inspected vintage
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Teak

Pair of Shaws London Bow Fronted Side Bookcase Tables + Butlers Serving Trays
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
utilitarian, sitting and working well in almost any setting. Designed as lamp table bookcases, they each have
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20th Century English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

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Impressive Walnut, Bow Front Breakfront Bookcase
Located in London, GB
Ornate fretwork pediment, oak internal drawers, wonderful condition throughout.
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Vintage 1960s Bookcases

Vintage Walnut Three Door Bow Front China Cabinet, Scotland 1920, H376
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage walnut three door bow front China cabinet, Scotland 1920, H376 Scotland 1920 Solid walnut
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Vintage 1920s Scottish Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Period Rococo Bow Front Bookcase
Located in Houston, TX
Period Rococo Bow Front Bookcase With Glazed Doors. Curved Glass and Bronze Hardware. Painted Green.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Period Rococo Bow Front Bookcase
Period Rococo Bow Front Bookcase
H 87.75 in W 48 in D 17 in
English 19th Century Bow Front Bookcase
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
bookcase has original glass and three adjustable shelves. The shelves beyond the glass are bowed to match
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Antique 19th Century English Other Bookcases

Materials

Wood

English 19th Century Bow Front Bookcase
English 19th Century Bow Front Bookcase
H 89.75 in W 53.88 in D 19.25 in
Antique RJ Horner School Figural Carved Mahogany Bow Front Bookcase, circa 1910
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
bow front glass door flanked by single door bookcases and foliate carved crest with lion heads, over
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Early 20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Bow Front Open Bookcase with Drawer
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Bow front open bookcase with drawer This is an excellently designed piece, it is in the Georgian
Category

Mid-20th Century Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Fruitwood

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase or Bar Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian lighted bow front bookcase or bar cabinet By Baker Furniture "Historic
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Lovely Flamed Hardwood Bow Fronted Dwarf Open Library Bookcase Single Drawer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for this lovely bow fronted flamed mahogany dwarf open library bookcase
Category

20th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

English Regency Style Walnut and Mahogany Bow Fronted Display Cabinet Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Regency styled glass doored display cabinet bookcase A lovely grand and splendid looking piece, it has
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Late 20th Century British Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Antique Edwardian Bow Fronted Mahogany Inlaid Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
out all the fine satinwood & other inlays. The glass panels are all curved, to fit in with the bow
Category

Antique 1890s English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Monumental Georgian Schmieg and Kotzian Custom Bow Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Schmieg & Kotzian
Located in Manhasset, NY
Monumental Georgian style Schmieg and Kotzian bow front custom breakfront bookcase cabinet
Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Bert England for John Widdicomb Freestanding Bow Front Wall Unit
By Bert England, John Widdicomb
Located in Peabody, MA
that it may be positioned flush to a wall, while the front is subtly and elegantly bowed.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Tall mahogany inlaid open bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Bow-fronted Mahogany inlaid open bookcase the shaped moulded top above shelved interior. Flanked by
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Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Tall mahogany inlaid open bookcase
Tall mahogany inlaid open bookcase
H 60.5 in W 24 in D 10 in
Sheraton Revival Rosewood Inlaid Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Sheraton Revival rosewood bookcase, the bow fronted kingwood crossbanded top above inlaid urn and
Category

Early 20th Century British Sheraton Bookcases

Pair of Sheraton Style Open Bookcases
Located in Dallas, TX
reproduced style in the United States during the Federal period. Each one has a bow front with large
Category

Late 20th Century English Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood

Pair of Sheraton Style Open Bookcases
Pair of Sheraton Style Open Bookcases
H 40.5 in W 46.5 in D 12.5 in
Pair of Antique Mahogany Waring and Gillows Bookcases
By Waring & Gillow
Located in London, GB
Elegant pair of Sheraton style mahogany two section bookcases with bow fronted base sections and in
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Mid-20th Century English Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

PAIR OF FLAMED HARDWOOD CURVED DWARF OPEN LIBRARY BOOKCASES ADJUSTABLE SHELVEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
pair of vintage Flamed mahogany finish Bow fronted dwarf open library bookcases Please note the
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20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Triple Bookcase with Old Man of the North Carving
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian bow front triple bookcase In the manner of R.J. Horner USA
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Teak Pull Out Desk Secretary or Bachelor Chest Bookcase Bow Front
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Danish modern cabinet pull-out desk secretary.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Teak

Baker Furniture Regency Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous modern Regency or Georgian style bow front lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Cabinets

Materials

Brass

R. J. Horner Style Antique American Empire Oak Bow Front Bookcase Cabinet
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique American Empire or Victorian bow front bookcase or display cabinet In the
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Antique 1890s American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Henredon Federal Flame Mahogany Bow Front Bookcase, Credenza, or Console Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Federal or Hepplewhite style sideboard credenza, bookcase, console cabinet, or bar
Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Old English "Adam" Style Signed Mahogany Bowfronted Bookcase or Display Cabinet
By Christopher Pratt
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Exceptional quality old English "Adam" style flame mahogany bow-fronted bookcase or display cabinet
Category

Vintage 1920s English Adam Style Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Shaws London Bow Fronted Side Bookcase Tables + Butlers Serving Trays
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
utilitarian, sitting and working well in almost any setting. Designed as lamp table bookcases, they each have
Category

20th Century English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Bow Front Bookcase, Walnut Display Cabinet, Scotland 1910, B1934
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique bow front bookcase, walnut display cabinet, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1910, B1934
Category

Vintage 1910s Scottish Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

English Oak Open Bookcase Bow Front Waterfall Bookshelves
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive early 20th century carved oak bow front open waterfall bookcase. The oak boasting
Category

Early 20th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Oak

George III Fiddle-Back Mahogany Bow Front Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
This stunning bookcase is actually very rare as it is bowfronted and therefore exceptionally
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Walnut Bookcase, Bow Front Display Cabinet, Scotland 1920, B1927
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique walnut bookcase, bow front display cabinet or china cabinet, antique furniture, Scotland
Category

Vintage 1920s Scottish Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Antique Bow Front Mahogany Bookcase, 3 Door Display Cabinet, Scotland 1920 B2165
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique bow front mahogany bookcase, three door display cabinet, Scotland 1920, B2165 Scotland
Category

Vintage 1920s Scottish Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Glazed Display Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
An Edwardian inlaid mahogany bow front glazed display cabinet (or bookcase) in the manner of
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Early 20th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

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Antique Pier Cabinet, English Walnut, Glazed Bookcase, Display Cupboard, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pier cabinet. An English, walnut and boxwood glazed bookcase or display cupboard, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Delightful craftsmanship with exquisi...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Cabinets

Materials

Boxwood, Walnut

Antique Arts & Crafts Three Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Arts & Crafts Three Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase with Pull Out Glass Doors and Ogee Bas...
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Three Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase C1920
Antique Arts & Crafts Three Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase C1920
$1,560 Sale Price
20% Off
H 42.5 in W 34.25 in D 14.5 in
20th Century French Concrete Planter
Located in High Point, NC
Elevate your garden with this striking 20th Century French Concrete Planter, a perfect blend of historical charm and modern design. Crafted from durable concrete, this planter showca...
Category

20th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

20th Century French Concrete Planter
20th Century French Concrete Planter
$305
H 10.1 in W 11.7 in D 13.3 in
Antique English Oak Bookshelf BARLEY TWIST Open Display Shelf SMALL Bookcase
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Oak Bookshelf BARLEY TWIST Open Display Shelf SMALL Bookcase. Direct from England, a charming little antique bookshelf or display, with three levels of shelves and c...
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Vintage 1920s British Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Walnut Vintage Pair of Nightstands or Chests or Commodes 1930s Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage pair of nightstands or small chests or commodes from walnut Vienna 1930s. While the wonderful nightstands show a lively play of walnut veneer and solid walnut in a w...
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Bakelite, Walnut, Plywood

Pair of Regency Style Mahogany Open Bookcase's
Located in Martlesham, GB
A nice pair of mid-20th century Regency style mahogany open bookcases, each bookcase having four adjustable shelves inside, decorated with ebonised moulded pilasters supported on scr...
Category

Vintage 1960s English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Regency Style Mahogany Open Bookcase's
Pair of Regency Style Mahogany Open Bookcase's
$5,045
H 77.5 in W 42 in D 13.5 in
Brass Sculpture on Marble Base After Rodin's "The Thinker" - SIGNED
Located in North Miami, FL
Signed V. Martin, this wonderful version of Rodin's renowned sculpture, The Thinker, is made of patinated brass and sits atop a black marble base. Pedestal shown is sold separately ...
Category

Vintage 1960s French Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century English Victorian Satinwood Display Cabinet
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine 19th century satinwood serpentine display cabinet, inlaid with ebony stringing and edged with ebonized moulding, the upper section has a moulded cornice above to g...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Vitrines

Materials

Satinwood

Tiffany Studios Spider Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Tiffany Studios geometric leaded glass and bronze table lamp features the iconic Spider shade and its original complementary Mushroom bronze base. The unique form of the spider ...
Category

20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios Spider Lamp
Tiffany Studios Spider Lamp
$98,500
H 17.5 in W 14.5 in D 15.5 in
Pair English Ebonised Oak Glazed Bookcases
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 Pair English Ebonised Oak Glazed Bookcases Price is each sku 2055 W106 x D36 x H189 cm Internal shelf depth 28 cm Weight 86Kg
Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Pair English Ebonised Oak Glazed Bookcases
Pair English Ebonised Oak Glazed Bookcases
$8,177
H 74.41 in W 41.74 in D 14.18 in
Antique Country House Bookcase, Scottish Oak, Library Cabinet, Victorian, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique country house bookcase. A Scottish, oak library book cabinet in Gothic revival taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Fine country house library...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Walnut Cross-Banded Extension Dining Table with 1 Leaf
Located in Huntington, NY
Walnut cross-banded extension dining table with 1 leaf on a single quadruped base. It’s original finish in good condition with underlying craquelure effect to the finish.
Category

1990s American George III Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Cross-Banded Extension Dining Table with 1 Leaf
Walnut Cross-Banded Extension Dining Table with 1 Leaf
$7,040 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.5 in Dm 62 in
Georgian Carved Cherry Wood Étagère or Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Regency style etagère, bookcase, or wall unit USA, Circa 1970s Gorgeous carved solid cherry wood, with bamboo form posts, and original brass hardware. M...
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Vintage 1970s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Daisy Makeig-Jones Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Poplar Trees Bowl
By Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre, Wedgwood, Daisy Makeig-Jones
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Daisy Makeig-Jones Fairyland Lustre bowl made circa 1925, showing the Poplar Trees pattern on the exterior and the Woodland Bridge pattern on the interior. Daisy Makeig-Jones is p...
Category

Vintage 1920s English Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Vitrine ~ Display Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Vitrine ~ Display Cabinet will make a stunning visual statement in any room, calling attention to your prized family heirlooms or cherished collecti...
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Complete English Porcelain Dinner Service For 12 People With Coffee/Tea Service
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English Coalport Cobalt Ground Porcelain Dinner Service with tea and coffee service for Twelve / with tableware serving Pieces. 10 piece place setting Maker's mark undersigned .Each...
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Mid-20th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Gold

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Bow Front Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bow front bookcase you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each bow front bookcase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and walnut. Find 11 options for an antique or vintage bow front bookcase now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a bow front bookcase — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right bow front bookcase, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Regency styles are of considerable interest. Bert England, John Widdicomb and Leighton Hall Furniture each produced at least one beautiful bow front bookcase that is worth considering.

How Much is a Bow Front Bookcase?

The average selling price for a bow front bookcase at 1stDibs is $2,483, while they’re typically $340 on the low end and $15,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Bookcases for You

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

As long as curious people have collected stories, we have needed a place to stow them away and preserve them. When auction houses and book dealers proliferated by the late 17th century, the bibliophile was born. And, of course, as with any treasured decorative objects or collectibles, a book lover’s volumes were suddenly worthy of a luxurious display — enter the bookcase.

Americans of means during the 19th century took to amassing art as well as rare books, and bookcases of the era — rife with hand-carved decorative accents and architectural motifs — were ideal for displaying their handsome leather-bound wares.

Although our favorite titles may change over the years, the functionality and beauty of their home within our home is timeless. Even those who don’t covet the perfect home library can benefit from an attractive display case, as bookcases can easily double as charming étagères

Contemporary and customizable options make it easier for you to find the perfect bookcase for your style and stacks. If you don’t wish to fill your storage piece so that your collection is snug within its confines, incorporate extra space to allow for additional displays and decorative objects. And by introducing a striking dark wood Art Deco bookcase or low-profile mid-century modern design by Paul McCobb into your living room, your signed first editions won’t be the only items making a statement. 

Find barrister bookcases, Globe Wernicke bookcases, bookcases with doors and other vintage and antique bookcases on 1stDibs now.

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