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Modern Distressed Finish Hutch
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern distressed finish hutch, made of solid pine and painted and then hand rubbed to show an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Fine and Large French Style Distressed Painted Wood Display Case
Located in Bridgeport, CT
In a pale yellow distressed paint, the interior painted blue-gray. A carved cavetto cornice over
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Auffray & Co French Provincial Antique Distressed Style Bookcase China Cabinet
By Auffray Furniture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
design was second to none and made to look like an authentic antique and beautifully distressed and heavy
Category
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 93 in W 95 in D 22 in
Maison Jansen, Bookcase, Painted Beige Wood, Gold Gilt, Silver Mirror, 1950s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
A charming ivory distress-painted gilt gold decorated bookcase, circa 1950s, the molded top over a
Category
Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Glass
H 84 in W 75.5 in D 20 in
Pair of Louis XV Hand-Carved Bookcases w/ 3 Drawers - FREE LOCAL DELIVERY
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Louis XV styled hand-painted and distressed bookcases in an ebony finish with antiqued gold
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Rustic Distressed Pine Tall Open Bookcase Bookshelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
The arched opening on this tall bookcase provides an elegant space for display of just about
Category
Vintage 1980s English Rustic Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Vintage Hand Carved Bookcase w/ Distressed Greige Finish
Located in Houston, TX
ring lion head pulls. Hand painted in a distressed grey / greige finish with the interior painted solid
Category
Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Hickory White Distressed Bookcase Glass Front Curio China Display Cabinet
By Hickory White
Located in Dayton, OH
The perfect sized bookcase by Hickory White. Traditional styling in their spice finish. Medium wood
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Mid 19th C. Exceptional Large Catalan Store Shelf/Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
Catalan Store Shelf/Bookcase
Keyword: painted, distressed,bookcase,shelf,shop,large,
Category
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Monumental Distressed Painted Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
pediment (c.1885) with original paint was the start for this extraordinary one-of-a-kind bookcase with all
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Distressed Painted Two-Piece Bookcase
Located in Buchanan, NY
Two-piece bookcase in a distressed finish with wire mesh doors and two shelves in the upper part
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Vintage Coastal Briger Design Distressed Metal Bookcase
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage distressed metal bookcase. A beautiful gable design crafted by the iconic Briger
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Bookcases
Materials
Metal
French Country Provincial Black & White Distress Painted Bookcase Display Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Country Provincial Style Black & White Distress Painted Bookcase Display Stand. Item
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 68 in W 30.5 in D 10 in
Rustic Painted Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Transitional Rustic grey painted bookcase with a distressed finish. The upper section with four
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
English Painted Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade in England from old parts and finished with distressed paint over stain, this bookcase has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Bookcases
English Distressed Painted Bibliotheque
Located in Chicago, IL
English craftsmen from old timber with a distressed paint finish. Can be ordered in any style and color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Bookcases
English Painted Bookcase/Hutch
Located in Chicago, IL
stain over distressed paint, this bookcase has a great country Georgian look and plenty of space for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Bookcases
English Painted Bookcase/Hutch
Located in Chicago, IL
stain over distressed paint, this bookcase has a great country Georgian look with plenty of space for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Bookcases
Pair of Swedish Painted Bookcases
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of tall Swedish style bookcases, 20th century, distress painted in off-white, each has
Category
20th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Italian 18th C. Oversized Distressed Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous in your country kitchen; Veranda style living room or in the bedroom. A true Italian relic.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Large Antique Farmhouse Style Wooden Bookcase
Located in Redding, CT
country farmhouse living room. This bookcase has a distressed painted finish, see close ups. This piece
Category
Vintage 1950s Country Bookcases
Materials
Wood
English 19th Century Bow Front Bookcase
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A very fine English antique bibliotheque, with more recently, distressed painted finish. This
Category
Antique 19th Century English Other Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Exquisite Regency style brass etagere with distressed mirror
Located in New York, NY
Regency style brass etagere with finials
sides and distressed mirror shelves
Category
20th Century French Bookcases
Jansen Stamped Paint Decorated Bookcases with Marble tops
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Fantastic Pair of Paint Decorated Distressed Jansen Stamped Bookcases with Marble Tops, and
Category
Vintage 1930s Argentine Bookcases
Materials
Marble
French Mid-19th Century Painted Wood Two-Part Bookcase with Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted wood two-part bookcase from the mid-19th century, with glass doors over wooden
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Glass
H 89.25 in W 93 in D 26.25 in
Industrial Barrister Stacking Bookcase Globe Wernicke Distressed Yellow Painted
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Globe Wernicke Industrial stacking barrister bookcase with a distressed golden
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Bentwood
H 63.25 in W 33 in D 13.25 in
Vintage Pine Wooden Distress Painted Tall Narrow Kitchen Cupboard Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage pine wooden distress painted 73" tall narrow kitchen cupboard bookcase. Item features solid
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Rustic Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Circa 1900 Edwardian Revolving Bookcases Sheraton Inlaid Vintage Distressed Top
By Sheraton Revival
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage revolving bookcase with Sheraton inlay distressed
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 33.67 in W 18.31 in D 18.31 in
Antiqued and Distress Finished Italian Bookcase in the Mission or Gothic Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stately vintage Italian bookcase in the Mission or Gothic taste. This item features a tall and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Gothic Bookcases
Materials
Pine
H 85 in W 40 in D 13.5 in
Directoire Style Pair of Bookcases Custom Made to Order to Your Specifications
Located in Chicago, IL
Directoire style (circa 1793-1804) Pair of Bookcases made in our own workshop in Chicago to your
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Directoire Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Pine
H 90.5 in W 48 in D 17 in
Carved Distressed Bookcase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Wonderfully Distressed Italian Carved And Painted Bookcase Cabinet.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Large Painted Faux Bamboo Bookcase
Located in Port Chester, NY
A handsomely proportioned faux bamboo and faux distressed bookcase, custom-made for Briggs House in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Antique Distressed Wooden Bookcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Antique, handmade wooden bookcase constructed of distressed pine. Beautiful patina and grain
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Folk Art Bookcases
French Antique Distressed Provencal Bookcase
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Charming painted bookcase with three doors on lower portion from Provence, France. Upper shelving
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Wood
beautiful pair of bookcases in distressed elmwood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made to exacting standards in the Ming style from reclaimed wood, these stately bookcases are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Bookcases
Materials
Elm
French Bookcase Display Cabinet Vitrine Antique Painted Distressed
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Stunning antique French bookcase display cabinet, circa 1880s, the corniced top over two glazed
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique French Distressed Oak Open Bookcase (Sold Individually)
Located in Stamford, CT
This antique French open bookcase enrichens the room with its exceptional distressed oak and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Late 20th Century Traditional Breakfront Bookcase with Distressed Black Finish
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Traditional style breakfront bookcase, unbranded. Hardwood with a distressed black finish
Category
Late 20th Century East Asian Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 91.25 in W 51 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Blue, Distressed Painted Bookcases, Gustavian Style with Chicken Wire
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Beautiful pair of blue painted, Gustavian style Bookcases with charming chicken wire in the cabinet
Category
2010s Unknown Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 78 in W 42 in D 15 in
French Distressed Leather Étagère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic leather covered étagère with brass nailhead detail. Incredibly distressed with amazing
Category
20th Century French Bookcases
French Henri II Painted Bookcase
Located in Austin, TX
early 1900's. It is made of oak and was later painted in distressed off-white tones. The bookcase rests
Category
Early 20th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Glass
Antique Style Writing Bureau Bookcase Shabby Chic Mahogany Secretaire
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
highlighted in gold paint then lightly distressed, the bookcase comes in two sections making moving easier
Category
20th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Distressed Shelf / Bookcase Composed of 19th Century Doors
Located in New Orleans, LA
Shelf made from time-worn 19th Century doors. Great folk art appeal.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Shelves
Large Distressed Hugh Cabinet Bookcase w/ Glass Pane Doors
Located in Houston, TX
With a French curved top down to the dramatic foundation, the large distressed Hugh Cabinet is a
Category
2010s Unknown Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
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Distressed Bookcases For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of distressed bookcases available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct distressed bookcases — often made from wood, glass and metal — can elevate any home. There are 94 antique and vintage distressed bookcases for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 7 modern editions to choose from as well. Distressed bookcases have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Distressed bookcases made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large distressed bookcases, so small distressed bookcases measuring 17.5 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made distressed bookcases over the years, but those made by Maison Jansen, E. J. Victor and Globe Wernicke are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Distressed Bookcases?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,473, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $143,259 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.
Questions About Distressed Bookcases
Prices for most distressed bookcases on 1stdibs are negotiable. You’ll see a "Make an Offer" button on the item details page, indicating that the seller is willing to consider a lower price. It’s not uncommon for customers to get 15–25% off the list price after negotiating. See our tips for negotiating like a pro.
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