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Antique 19th Century Distressed Blue Painted bookcase – Shelving
Antique 19th Century Distressed Blue Painted bookcase – Shelving

Antique 19th Century Distressed Blue Painted bookcase – Shelving

Located in Wisbech, England

This antique 19th-century painted bookcase is full of authentic charm and character, featuring a distressed blue painted finish.

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Antique 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Bookcase with Distressed Painted Patina, Folk Art Style
Carved Wood Bookcase with Distressed Painted Patina, Folk Art Style

Carved Wood Bookcase with Distressed Painted Patina, Folk Art Style

Located in New York, NY

Carved wood bookcase in the folk art style, with a layered, distressed painted patina and three open compartments.

Category

Vintage 1980s Folk Art Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Paint

Auffray & Co French Provincial Antique Distressed Style Bookcase China Cabinet
Auffray & Co French Provincial Antique Distressed Style Bookcase China Cabinet

Auffray & Co French Provincial Antique Distressed Style Bookcase China Cabinet

By Auffray Furniture

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This elegant French Provincial bookcase and china cabinet by Auffray & Co is a remarkable piece that captures the timeless sophistication of European-inspired design.

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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Maison Jansen, Bookcase, Painted Beige Wood, Gold Gilt, Silver Mirror, 1950s
Maison Jansen, Bookcase, Painted Beige Wood, Gold Gilt, Silver Mirror, 1950s

Maison Jansen, Bookcase, Painted Beige Wood, Gold Gilt, Silver Mirror, 1950s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

A charming ivory distress-painted gilt gold decorated bookcase, circa 1950s, the molded top over a four-door cabinet, each door with silver-leaf glass opening to shelving paper decor...

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Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Glass

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Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of Louis XV styled hand-painted and distressed bookcases in an ebony finish with antiqued gold-toned accents and interior.

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Materials

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Rustic Distressed Pine Tall Open Bookcase Bookshelf

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H 89.5 in W 54 in D 17.5 in

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 anything!

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Vintage 1980s English Rustic Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Vintage Hand Carved Bookcase w/ Distressed Greige Finish
Vintage Hand Carved Bookcase w/ Distressed Greige Finish

Vintage Hand Carved Bookcase w/ Distressed Greige Finish

Located in Houston, TX

Hand carved vintage book case featuring four shelves and two working drawers with vintage brass ring lion head pulls. Hand painted in a distressed grey / greige finish with the inter...

Category

Mid-20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Hickory White Distressed Bookcase Glass Front Curio China Display Cabinet
Hickory White Distressed Bookcase Glass Front Curio China Display Cabinet

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 tone with one fixed interior shelf. Room for 2 additional shelves. 23351-23. Measu...

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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Mid 19th C. Exceptional Large Catalan Store Shelf/Bookcase
Mid 19th C. Exceptional Large Catalan Store Shelf/Bookcase

Mid 19th C. Exceptional Large Catalan Store Shelf/Bookcase

Located in Round Top, TX

Catalan Store Shelf/Bookcase Keyword: painted, distressed,bookcase,shelf,shop,large,

Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Monumental Distressed Painted Bookcase
Monumental Distressed Painted Bookcase

Monumental Distressed Painted Bookcase

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H 129.25 in W 86.5 in D 18.75 in

Monumental Distressed Painted Bookcase

Located in Highwood, IL

Opulence reigns supreme!!!
Original Grosvenor Square, England, hand-carved over-door pediment (c.1885) with original paint was the start for this extraordinary one-of-a-kind b...

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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Distressed Painted Two-Piece Bookcase
Distressed Painted Two-Piece Bookcase

Distressed Painted Two-Piece Bookcase

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H 90 in W 52 in D 20 in

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
Vintage Coastal Briger Design Distressed Metal Bookcase

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 Design group.

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Late 20th Century Mexican Bookcases

Materials

Metal

French Country Provincial Black & White Distress Painted Bookcase Display Stand
French Country Provincial Black & White Distress Painted Bookcase Display Stand

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 features a wood construction, black and white distressed finish, 4 wooden shelves, great s...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Other Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Paint

English Painted Bookcase
English Painted Bookcase

English Painted Bookcase

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H 93 in W 97 in D 20 in

English Painted Bookcase

Located in Highwood, IL

Handmade in England from old parts and finished with distressed paint over stain, this bookcase has a great country Georgian look and plenty of space for storage and display.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Bookcases

Rustic Painted Bookcase
Rustic Painted Bookcase

Rustic Painted Bookcase

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H 101 in W 97 in D 15 in

Rustic Painted Bookcase

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Transitional Rustic grey painted bookcase with a distressed finish. The upper section with four glass door display sections and a molded cornice.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

English Distressed Painted Bibliotheque
English Distressed Painted Bibliotheque

English Distressed Painted Bibliotheque

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H 113 in W 72 in D 19.5 in

English Distressed Painted Bibliotheque

Located in Highwood, IL

Exact replica of a circa 1793-1804 Directoire period bibliotheque. Handcrafted in the midlands by English craftsmen from old timber with a distressed paint finish. Can be ordered in ...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Bookcases

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English Painted Bookcase/Hutch

English Painted Bookcase/Hutch

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H 91.75 in W 104 in D 22 in

English Painted Bookcase/Hutch

Located in Highwood, IL

Fantastic column bookcase/hutch handmade in England from an antique pine buffet and finished with stain over distressed paint, this bookcase has a great country Georgian look and ple...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Bookcases

English Painted Bookcase/Hutch
English Painted Bookcase/Hutch

English Painted Bookcase/Hutch

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H 91.75 in W 104 in D 22 in

English Painted Bookcase/Hutch

Located in Highwood, IL

Fantastic column bookcase/hutch handmade in England from an antique pine buffet and finished with stain over distressed paint, this bookcase has a great country Georgian look with pl...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Bookcases

Pair of Swedish Painted Bookcases
Pair of Swedish Painted Bookcases

Pair of Swedish Painted Bookcases

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H 90.5 in W 33 in D 14 in

Pair of Swedish Painted Bookcases

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of tall Swedish style bookcases, 20th century, distress painted in off-white, each has shelving and open front, flanked by columnar uprights leading to domed decorative tops.

Category

20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

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Italian 18th C. Oversized Distressed  Armoire
Italian 18th C. Oversized Distressed  Armoire

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
Large Antique Farmhouse Style Wooden Bookcase

Large Antique Farmhouse Style Wooden Bookcase

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H 91.5 in W 72.25 in D 16.5 in

Large Antique Farmhouse Style Wooden Bookcase

Located in Redding, CT

Great focal piece for any country farmhouse living room. This bookcase has a distressed painted finish, see close ups.

Category

Vintage 1950s Country Bookcases

Materials

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English 19th Century Bow Front Bookcase
English 19th Century Bow Front Bookcase

English 19th Century Bow Front Bookcase

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H 89.75 in W 53.88 in D 19.25 in

English 19th Century Bow Front Bookcase

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A very fine English antique bibliotheque, with more recently, distressed painted finish. This bookcase has original glass and three adjustable shelves.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Bookcases

Materials

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Exquisite Regency style brass etagere with distressed mirror
Exquisite Regency style brass etagere with distressed mirror

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

Rustic Open-Frame Distressed Blue Wooden Storage Shelf
Rustic Open-Frame Distressed Blue Wooden Storage Shelf

Rustic Open-Frame Distressed Blue Wooden Storage Shelf

Located in High Point, NC

This vintage distressed blue wooden shelf features a beautifully weathered finish and a tall, open-frame construction, making it an eye-catching storage piece with authentic rustic c...

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Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Jansen Stamped Paint Decorated Bookcases with Marble tops
Jansen Stamped Paint Decorated Bookcases with Marble tops

Jansen Stamped Paint Decorated Bookcases with Marble tops

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

Fantastic Pair of Paint Decorated Distressed Jansen Stamped Bookcases with Marble Tops, and mirrored doors.

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Vintage 1930s Argentine Bookcases

Materials

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French Mid-19th Century Painted Wood Two-Part Bookcase with Glass Doors
French Mid-19th Century Painted Wood Two-Part Bookcase with Glass Doors

French Mid-19th Century Painted Wood Two-Part Bookcase with Glass Doors

Located in Atlanta, GA

With its nice proportions and lovely distressed finish, this French painted bookcase circa 1850, will bring an elegant presence to any home, particularly in a living room.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases

Materials

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Industrial Barrister Stacking Bookcase Globe Wernicke Distressed Yellow Painted
Industrial Barrister Stacking Bookcase Globe Wernicke Distressed Yellow Painted

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 yellow painted finish to the wood cases and wood framed glass doors.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Pine Wooden Distress Painted Tall Narrow Kitchen Cupboard Bookcase
Vintage Pine Wooden Distress Painted Tall Narrow Kitchen Cupboard Bookcase

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Rustic Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Circa 1900 Edwardian Revolving Bookcases Sheraton Inlaid Vintage Distressed Top
Circa 1900 Edwardian Revolving Bookcases Sheraton Inlaid Vintage Distressed Top

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 top An well made and highly decorative library bookcase.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Antiqued and Distress Finished Italian Bookcase in the Mission or Gothic Style
Antiqued and Distress Finished Italian Bookcase in the Mission or Gothic Style

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 sleek form, two narrow wire mesh swing doors, carved arched lattice, decorative paper l...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Gothic Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Directoire Style Pair of Bookcases Custom Made to Order to Your Specifications
Directoire Style Pair of Bookcases Custom Made to Order to Your Specifications

Directoire Style Pair of Bookcases Custom Made to Order to Your Specifications

Located in Highwood, IL

Handcrafted from a mix of new and old timber and finished off with distressed paint. These bookcases are also available separately.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Directoire Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Pine

Carved Distressed Bookcase
Carved Distressed Bookcase

Carved Distressed Bookcase

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H 87 in W 58 in D 16 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
Large Painted Faux Bamboo Bookcase

Large Painted Faux Bamboo Bookcase

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H 79 in W 39 in D 17 in

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 England.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Bookcases

Materials

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Antique Distressed Wooden Bookcase
Antique Distressed Wooden Bookcase

Antique Distressed Wooden Bookcase

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H 57 in W 22 in D 15 in

Antique Distressed Wooden Bookcase

Located in Alhambra, CA

Antique, handmade wooden bookcase constructed of distressed pine. Beautiful patina and grain pattern.

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Folk Art Bookcases

French Antique Distressed Provencal Bookcase
French Antique Distressed Provencal Bookcase

French Antique Distressed Provencal Bookcase

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H 82 in W 90 in D 20.25 in

French Antique Distressed Provencal Bookcase

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Charming painted bookcase with three doors on lower portion from Provence, France. Upper shelving more recent.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Wood

beautiful pair of bookcases in distressed elmwood
beautiful pair of bookcases in distressed elmwood

beautiful pair of bookcases in distressed elmwood

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Distressed finish with traces of black and red lacquer hand rubbed.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Elm

French Bookcase Display Cabinet Vitrine Antique Painted Distressed
French Bookcase Display Cabinet Vitrine Antique Painted Distressed

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 panel doors each with four sections, three removable shelves within, standing on brack...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique French Distressed Oak Open Bookcase (Sold Individually)
Antique French Distressed Oak Open Bookcase (Sold Individually)

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 superior carved wood detailings.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Late 20th Century Traditional Breakfront Bookcase with Distressed Black Finish
Late 20th Century Traditional Breakfront Bookcase with Distressed Black Finish

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, breakfront, crown molding to top and metal hardware.

Category

Late 20th Century East Asian Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Metal

French Distressed Leather Étagère
French Distressed Leather Étagère

French Distressed Leather Étagère

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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in

French Distressed Leather Étagère

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fantastic leather covered étagère with brass nailhead detail. Incredibly distressed with amazing patina.

Category

20th Century French Bookcases

French Henri II Painted Bookcase
French Henri II Painted Bookcase

French Henri II Painted Bookcase

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H 87.25 in W 57.5 in D 21 in

French Henri II Painted Bookcase

Located in Austin, TX

It is made of oak and was later painted in distressed off-white tones. The bookcase rests on bun feet, each door is flanked with a twisted column and carving is abundant.

Category

Early 20th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Glass

Antique Style Writing Bureau Bookcase Shabby Chic Mahogany Secretaire
Antique Style Writing Bureau Bookcase Shabby Chic Mahogany Secretaire

Antique Style Writing Bureau Bookcase Shabby Chic Mahogany Secretaire

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A beautiful bespoke French painted ‘Shabby Chic’ Georgian style Mahogany writing bureau with bookcase above, the upper section with a pair of glazed doors and three adjustable shelve...

Category

20th Century English Bookcases

Materials

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Distressed Shelf / Bookcase Composed of 19th Century Doors
Distressed Shelf / Bookcase Composed of 19th Century Doors

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.

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Antique 19th Century American Shelves

Large Distressed Hugh Cabinet Bookcase w/ Glass Pane Doors
Large Distressed Hugh Cabinet Bookcase w/ Glass Pane Doors

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 bold yet graceful piece. Soft wood tones, a gracefully curved top, and the look of we...

Category

2010s Unknown Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

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Giltwood "Confidente" Large Sofa in the Louis XV Style made by La Maison London

Giltwood "Confidente" Large Sofa in the Louis XV Style made by La Maison London

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

An elegant and impressive large Louis XV style confidante sofa which has been hand carved and gilded using traditional methods and materials to achieve an authentic period finish. Th...

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2010s British Louis XVI Sofas

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Wood, Giltwood

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Faded Terracotta Medallion and Golden Sand
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Faded Terracotta Medallion and Golden Sand

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Faded Terracotta Medallion and Golden Sand

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 4'2 x 6'1. Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Faded Terracotta Medallion and Golden Sand. Keivan Woven Arts / rug/ NA-55412 / origin/turkey / Early 20th Century. Vintage Tu...

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Vintage 1930s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Sofa with Floral Carvings and Tapestry Uphol
18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Sofa with Floral Carvings and Tapestry Uphol

18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Sofa with Floral Carvings and Tapestry Uphol

Located in Atlanta, GA

An elegant Louis XV period three-seat sofa from the Rhône Valley, beautifully crafted in solid walnut with graceful proportions and richly hand-carved details. The serpentine backres...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Sofas

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Walnut

Vintage Blue Ceramic Vase by Bassano, Italy, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
Vintage Blue Ceramic Vase by Bassano, Italy, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s

Vintage Blue Ceramic Vase by Bassano, Italy, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s

By Bassano

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

The vintage ceramic vase from Bassano is made in Chinese antique technique. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Bassano ceramics (also known as "Bassano del Grappa") is a traditional Italian...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Victorian Renaissance Carved Oak Bookcase, Circa 1880s
Victorian Renaissance Carved Oak Bookcase, Circa 1880s

Victorian Renaissance Carved Oak Bookcase, Circa 1880s

$1,762Sale Price|25% Off

H 48 in W 36 in D 13.5 in

Victorian Renaissance Carved Oak Bookcase, Circa 1880s

Located in Germantown, MD

A late victorian Arts and crafts style Carved Oak Bookcase. Adjustable Height shelves. Measuring 36" in width, 13.5" in depth and 48".

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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Bookcases

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Oak

18th Century English Chinoiserie Demi-lune Console / Games Table
18th Century English Chinoiserie Demi-lune Console / Games Table

18th Century English Chinoiserie Demi-lune Console / Games Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Late 18th Century George II Period Games Table / Demi-Lune Console Table. Lacquer with hand painted detailed chinoiserie raised gesso village scene with figures fishing, the piece fo...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Game Tables

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Lacquer

Serge Roche Style Silver Foliate French Mirror 51x35 Hollywood Regency Art Deco
Serge Roche Style Silver Foliate French Mirror 51x35 Hollywood Regency Art Deco

Serge Roche Style Silver Foliate French Mirror 51x35 Hollywood Regency Art Deco

By Serge Roche

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant Silver Painted Plaster and Wood Mirror, in the manner of Serge Roche, French, circa 1940s. Retains its warm original patina. It measures an impressive 51.25" height x 35" wid...

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Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood, Gesso, Plaster

1870 Antique French Tapestry Wool & Silk Tapestry Beige Handmade Tapestry
1870 Antique French Tapestry Wool & Silk Tapestry Beige Handmade Tapestry

1870 Antique French Tapestry Wool & Silk Tapestry Beige Handmade Tapestry

$6,322Sale Price|20% Off

H 98.04 in W 62.21 in D 0.48 in

1870 Antique French Tapestry Wool & Silk Tapestry Beige Handmade Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

This is a very fine Authentic Antique French Tapestry in Wool & Silk. This piece is truly a magnificent work of art featuring a lady feeding birds while a dog watches nearby. It ...

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Antique 1870s French Tapestries

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Silk

Japanese Antique Wooden Carved Buddha 14th-16th century / Statue Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Wooden Carved Buddha 14th-16th century / Statue Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Wooden Carved Buddha 14th-16th century / Statue Wabi-Sabi

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a very old Japanese wooden Buddhist sculpture. It is believed to date back to the Muromachi period (14th–16th century) and has quietly existed alongside people’s prayers for ...

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Antique Painted Chest Of Drawers Circa 1850
Antique Painted Chest Of Drawers Circa 1850

Antique Painted Chest Of Drawers Circa 1850

$2,316

H 42.52 in W 37.01 in D 18.9 in

Antique Painted Chest Of Drawers Circa 1850

Located in Hastings, GB

An impressive and beautifully proportioned gallery back Victorian chest of painted pine drawers circa 1850, featuring a shaped gallery with scroll ends, hand decorated with linework,...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Pine

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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.

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