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Early 18th century Italian or Gustavian paint decorated bookcase
Located in Charleston, SC
Fabulous and rare from early 18th century paint decorated continental bookcase. One piece built to
Category
Antique Early 18th Century European Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Paint
Continental Art Nouveau Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bookcase with adjustable shelves and two drawers with hand-cut dove-tails in all four corners.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Bookcases
Materials
Pine, Birch
Rustic Continental Oak and Horn Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Continental German (19th Century) oak and horn trimmed 4 door bookcase cabinet with small
Category
Antique 19th Century German Rustic Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Horn
19th Century Continental Rustic German Horn and Oak Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Continental German (19th Century) horn and oak bookcase cabinet with deer head carved doors and
Category
Antique 19th Century German Rustic Bookcases
Materials
Horn, Animal Skin, Oak
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 CONTINENTAL JACOBEAN GOTHIC REVIVAL BOOKCASES
Located in GB
circa 1860-1880 hand carved Continental Oak, Library bookcase cabinets in the Jacobean / Gothic Revival
Category
Antique 1880s English Gothic Revival Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 103.75 in W 37.41 in D 20.67 in
Modern Black Bookcase Shelving Cabinet
Located in North York, ON
The Modern Black Bookcase Shelving Cabinet. This stunning piece is proudly made in the USA and
Category
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Austrian Neoclassical Style Bookcase Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Continental Austrian neoclassical style oak bookcase cabinet with geometric inlay, gilt egg-and
Category
Antique 18th Century Austrian Neoclassical Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Brass Bookcase Console by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in North York, ON
Brass Bookcase Console by Aldo Tura. Crafted in Milano Italy, using goatskin and brass plated frame
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modern Gray Bookcase Cabinets
Located in North York, ON
Pair of modern grey bookcase cabinets. New, made in the USA and custom finished by the Carrocel
Category
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase
Located in Tulsa, OK
requires 3-6 weeks delivery through our shipping contacts and is only available in the continental US for
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase
Located in Tulsa, OK
requires 3-6 weeks delivery through our shipping contacts and is only available in the continental US for
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase
Located in Tulsa, OK
requires 3-6 weeks delivery through our shipping contacts and is only available in the continental US for
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcases
Located in Tulsa, OK
requires 3-6 weeks delivery through our shipping contacts and is only available in the continental US for
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Modern Walnut and Black Bookcases
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Modern Walnut and black bookcases. Custom finished with a satin dark walnut exterior and
Category
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
EJ Victor Chambord Bookcase by Randall Tysinger
By E. J. Victor
Located in North York, ON
Made by EJ Victor, designed by Randall Tysinger, the chambord bookcase has the just the right
Category
2010s American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Etagere Bookcase Shelving Unit in Walnut and Metal
Located in North York, ON
This exquisite etagere bookcase is sure to make a statement in any room with its traditional
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Pair of Modern Oak and Brass Bookcase Cabinets
Located in North York, ON
Introducing our new Modern Oak and Brass Bookcase Cabinets, proudly made in the USA. This stunning
Category
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Circa 1780 George III Period Bureau Bookcase, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1780 George III period bureau bookcase, English. Mahogany with Gothic arched glazing (crack
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Pair of Modern Black Bookcases in Solid Wood
Located in North York, ON
Pair of modern black bookcases in solid wood. Finished in a satin black finish with sleek modern
Category
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Danish Modern Poul Hundevad Rosewood Bookcase
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Tulsa, OK
requires 3-6 weeks delivery through our shipping contacts and is only available in the continental US for
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Modern Oak Bookcase Cabinets in Natural Washed Finish
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Modern Oak Bookcase Cabinets in Natural Washed Finish. This pair of modern oak bookcases is
Category
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Restored Vintage 1960’s Mid-Century Modern Bookcase Wall Cabinet
Located in North York, ON
Restored vintage 1960’s Mid-Century Modern bookcase wall cabinet. Featuring brass detailed accents
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
McGuire Style Modern Rattan / Bamboo Leather Wrapped Etagere / Shelf / Bookcase
Located in Kennesaw, GA
shipping is for the Continental US only, and it is running a little slower than usual.
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
H 78 in W 60 in D 17 in
Italian Modern Black Wood Convex Shape Wall Bookcase Joe Colombo Style, 1980s
By Joe Colombo
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black wood convex shape wall bookcase in the style of Joe Colombo 1980s.
Bookcase
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 78.75 in W 47.25 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Asian Modern James Mont Style Brass Clad Bookcase / Display Shelf
By James Mont
Located in Kennesaw, GA
age wear.
My shipping is for the Continental US only, and it can run two to five weeks.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 74 in W 19 in D 12 in
Pair of Modern Stainless Steel and Brass Bookshelf Stands Italy, 1970's
By Romeo Rega
Located in North York, ON
. All original in good condition, wear consistent with age and use. Bookcases mount to wall for safety
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
H 69 in W 27.75 in D 19.75 in
Midcentury Walnut Cado Display Shelf
By Poul Cadovius
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
book at around 13" H
Free shipping to the continental US
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Acrylic and Brass Wall Unit Etagere by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in North York, ON
continental USA.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 76 in W 55.25 in D 10 in
Unusual 18th-19th Century Continental Secretary Bookcase
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Figured wood veneer, the top with a carved cornice over double doors. They open to two shelves over drawers and cubby holes. A middle frieze with three drawers (lacking a key) over t...
Category
Antique 19th Century European Georgian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Continental Painted Breakfront Cupboard c. 1800
Located in Wembley, GB
A continental painted pine breakfront cupboard, dresser or bookcase, late 18C/early 19C.
Stock
Category
Antique Late 18th Century European French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Iron, Wire
Vintage Continental Neoclassical Style Iron Boot Scraper
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Continental Neoclassical Style Iron Boot Scraper.
This interesting Neoclassical style cast
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Umbrella Stands
Materials
Iron
19th Century Continental Bronze-Mounted Amboyna Wood, China/ Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
19th century bookcase/display and storage cabinet.
It is made of amboyna wood which is very rich
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Baltic Vitrines
Materials
Wood, Amboyna
H 91 in W 50 in D 21 in
Pair of Modern Bookcase Display Cabinets in Ziricote Wood
Located in North York, ON
These sleek and modern bookcase display cabinets are the perfect addition to any home. Crafted with
Category
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Ziricote
Pair of Abstract Obelisk Bookcase Cabinets by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in North York, ON
custom two-tone finish. Bookcases contain 6 shelves on both the front and rear of the cabinets. Completed
Category
2010s American American Classical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Early 20th-C. Moroccan Heavily Carved Fruitwood Bookcase / Etagere / Shelf
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Continental US only, and it is running two to five weeks. Local pick up by appointment.
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Shelves
Materials
Fruitwood
H 73 in W 40 in D 11.75 in
Faux Revolving Bookcase Biscuit Tin Box by Huntley & Palmers, 1905, English
By Huntley & Palmers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Faux revolving bookcase biscuit tin box by Huntley & Palmers, 1905, English. In the form of a
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tin
H 6.25 in W 4.5 in D 5 in
Faux Revolving Bookcase Biscuit Tin Box by Huntley & Palmers, 1905, English
By Huntley & Palmers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Faux revolving bookcase biscuit tin box by Huntley & Palmers, 1905, English. In the form of a
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tin
H 6.25 in W 4.5 in D 5 in
Regency Coastal Style Faux Bamboo Fruitwood Bookcases / Display Cabinets - S/2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
stained faux grasscloth. They are unmarked.
My shipping is for the Continental US only, and it runs two
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Fruitwood
H 78 in W 36 in D 18 in
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
Pair Painted Display Cases
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Early 20th Century Pair of Continental Painted Display Cases Decorated in Chinoiserie.Three
Category
20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Pine, Glass
Exemplary Austrian Neoclassical Vitrine
Located in Long Island City, NY
;Certificate of Authenticity."
Ritter Antik is dealing in authentic Continental period furniture and is
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Bookcases
Outstanding 1940s Faux Tortoiseshell Display Cabinet / Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An outstanding 1940s continental display cabinet / bookcase of elegant design in faux tortoiseshell
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Cabinets
Materials
Wood
19th Century Large Continental Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century large continental bookcase with glazed upper doors with interior shelving and 4
Category
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Continental bookcase
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
17th century continental style bookcase, circa 1920.
Category
Early 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Pair of Continental Bookcases
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
An exceptional pair of continental painted bookcases. Carved cornice with beading edge, with a pair
Category
20th Century Unknown Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Pair of Continental Bookcase Cabinets Original Paint Decorated
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of continental bookcase cabinets. Painted in an olive green with white and gray design this
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Turn of the Century Burr Walnut and Ebonized Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4377, very attractive turn of the century continental bookcase in walnut, having shaped pediment
Category
Early 20th Century European Late Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Fine Continental Figured Walnut Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4645, fine quality and very elegant, figured walnut bookcase, having outswept, moulded cornice
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Fine Continental Flamed Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4345, fine quality and very elegant, flamed mahogany bookcase, having outswept, moulded cornice
Category
Antique 1860s French Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Continental Burlwood Secretary Bookcase, 18th century
Located in Westwood, NJ
Rare Continental burlwood inlaid and crossbanded secretary bookcase with mirrored doors on bun feet
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Continental European Oak ‘Arts and Crafts’ Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A well-proportioned and attractive Continental ‘Arts and Crafts’ bookcase in oak with a warm
Category
Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
19th Century Continental Figured Walnut Bookcase (Small Proportions)
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4716 19th century figured walnut bookcase of unusually small proportions, having outswept, molded
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Continental Blue Painted Curved Bibliotheque 19th Century
Located in Norwood, NJ
Continental painted curved Bibliotheque 19th century. Painted country regency style bookcase
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Jack Fhillips Reed Bookcase
Located in North York, ON
This Transitional style bookcase is just plain lovely. It is crafted out of beechwood with reeding
Category
2010s American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Upholstery, Glass, Wood
Pair of Polished Chrome Bookcases
Located in North York, ON
Pair of polished chrome bookcases. Modern designed with a squared tubular frame in polished chrome
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Faux Painted Provincial Biedermeier Bookcase
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Continental Biedermeier 2-part provincial bookcase with "faux" elm painted finish, a pair of
Category
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Bookcases
Continental Style Carved Bleached Oak Revolving Book Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Continental style 19th century revolving book stand. Very fine carving on this unique
Category
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Circa 1870 English Bamboo Bookcase
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1870 English bamboo bookcase now decoupaged with shells and guilloche borders. Raised on
Category
Antique 1870s English Neoclassical Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo
Large 19th Century French Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J00 A good quality, continental, mahogany, glazed bookcase, having moulded cornice above a pair of
Category
Antique 1880s French Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
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Continental Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic continental bookcase available at 1stDibs. A continental bookcase — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are 18 variations of the antique or vintage continental bookcase you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer continental bookcase, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A continental bookcase made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made continental bookcase over the years, but those crafted by Jack Cartwright, Aldo Tura and Baker Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Continental Bookcase?
A continental bookcase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,205, while the lowest priced sells for $895 and the highest can go for as much as $90,000.
Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
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