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Aria Bookcase / Space Divider
By Chendù
Located in Milan, IT
Iron and i-Mesh® bookcase and space divider, Aria separates without closing, moves and organizes
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Aria Bookcase / Space Divider
Aria Bookcase / Space Divider
H 70.87 in W 47.25 in D 8.67 in
Wim Rietveld Room Divider Bookcase, 1960s
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Delft, NL
Wim Rietveld room divider bookcase, 1960s A metal black and cream white bookcase, which can
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Wim Rietveld Room Divider Bookcase, 1960s
Wim Rietveld Room Divider Bookcase, 1960s
H 64.77 in W 37.01 in D 17.13 in
Cast Iron Bookcase or Room Divider
Located in Oakville, CT
Repurposed cast iron library book case ends with adjustable shelves. Overall dimensions are 24" x 48" x 84 1/2" high Upper shelves measure 15" x 47" Lower shelves measure 23" x 47".
Category

Early 20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Cast Iron Bookcase or Room Divider
Cast Iron Bookcase or Room Divider
H 84.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
Modern Bookcase Room Divider - Minimal Steel Metal Shelving
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
Modern freestanding shelves unit for books and plants. The shelves are designed to look delicate and airy but strong. The straight back design sits neatly against a wall or can be fr...
Category

2010s British Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Freestanding Mid Century Wall Unit / Room Divider
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W60 D16 H70.5 SHELF HEIGHTS 18,24, 12.5, 11 Fully restored large Wall unit in structurally sound and sturdy condition. Item shows well with no large areas of wear. Item features nat...
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

20th Century Italian Beech Wood Bookcase / Room Divider, c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A mid-20thC Italian bookcase in a beautifully curved beechwood frame. This piece can also be used
Category

20th Century Italian Bookcases

Materials

Beech

Contemporary modern room divider & bookcase, black stained ash wood, Belgium
By Jeroen Thys van den Audenaerde, barh.design
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Oblique 01.1, a room divider or bookcase that knows how to divide every space, without losing the
Category

2010s Belgian Other Bookcases

Materials

Marble

Bookcases and/or room divider by Romeo Rega, Italy, 1970s.
By Romeo Rega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Functional and stylish, this shelving unit or bookcase has a brilliant brass structure, blue smoked
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Modern Minimal Black Zigzag Modular Bookcase Room Divider, USA
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
Conceived as a minimal and contemporary bookcase to breakup the plane of the wall, this modular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Contemporary room divider & bookcase, black stained ash wood, Belgian design
By Jeroen Thys van den Audenaerde, barh.design
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Oblique 01.1, a room divider that knows how to divide every space, without losing the sense of
Category

2010s Belgian Other Bookcases

Materials

Marble

Dedalo Bookcase
By Officine Tamborrino
Located in Milan, IT
visually alluring and can be used both as a wall bookcase and as a functional divider in a loft or
Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Dedalo Bookcase
Dedalo Bookcase
H 82.68 in W 78.75 in D 11.82 in
Vardy Bookcase
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
The Vardy bookcase is an important George III design architectural library breakfront bookcase
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Vardy Bookcase
H 109.45 in W 82.68 in D 19.69 in
Kant Bookcase
By Morelato, Itamar Harari
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by celebrated Israeli architect Itamar Harari, this walnut bookcase can be used on both
Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Kant Bookcase
Kant Bookcase
H 70.87 in W 35.44 in D 11.82 in
Envelope Bookcase
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
Bold and sophisticated this bookcase will be a striking addition to a contemporary home. Either
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Envelope Bookcase
Envelope Bookcase
H 79.93 in W 49.22 in D 15.36 in
Carved Teak Center Cabinet Room Divider Console Bookcase Shelves Lights Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Carved Solid Teak Center Cabinet Room Divider Console Bookcase Shelves Lights Mint!. Unique
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Carlton Memphis Milano Bookcase or Room Divider by Ettore Sottsass, 1981
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Chicago, IL
" room divider or bookcase, designed by Sottstass in 1981, Italy. The iconic Carlton piece was part of
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Laminate

Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider
By Evans Clark, Glenn of California
Located in Chicago, IL
Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider. Manner of Milo
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Lacquered Elm Bookcase Etagere Dry Bar Cabinet Room Divider
Located in Dayton, OH
. Great for use as a dry bar, room divider, display cabinet or bookcase. Measure: 73".
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Elm

'Xiangsheng II Shelving Unit', a Modular Bronze Bookcase and Room Divider
By Studio MVW
Located in Paris, FR
brushed bronze surfaces, and oxidized bronze with an intense brown patina. This limited edition bookcase
Category

2010s Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

'Carlton' Room Divider and Bookcase by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano, Italy
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in London, GB
divider, half bookcase and full size sculptural marvel. Designed in 1981, the Carlton formed part of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Danish teak room divider, modular library bookcase by L Chr Larsen & Son
By L. Chr Larsen & Son
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish teak room divider vintage library bookcase Modular shelf-system by L Chr Larsen & Søn
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

'Naturoscopie I, ' Organic Bookcase and Room Divider by Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Paris, FR
'Naturoscopie I' is a spectacular design piece that takes its organic inspiration from basic structures found in nature. From the cell to the star and planetary systems, the universe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Bookcases

Materials

Copper

Gerrit Rietveld inspired Room Divider or Bookcase by Wim Rietveld, Dutch, 1960s
By Wim Rietveld, Gerrit Rietveld, Friso Kramer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dutch minimalistic metal room divider or bookcase by Wim Rietveld, the son of Gerrtit Rietveld. It
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Oak open bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak open bookcase. the large rectangular top above three bays of adjustable shelves divided by
Category

Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Oak open bookcase
Oak open bookcase
H 48 in W 72.5 in D 13 in
Evans Clark Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider by Glenn of California
By Evans Clark, Glenn of California
Located in Highland, IN
This fantastic folding piece by Evans Clark for Glenn of California can serve as a bookcase, a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Mahogany open bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th-century mahogany open bookcase, the rectangular top above two bays of adjustable shelves
Category

Antique 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Mahogany open bookcase
Mahogany open bookcase
H 35 in W 52 in D 16 in
Musa Brown Bookcase
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
An elegant piece that can serve as a room divider and bookcase, this superb design allows to store
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Leather

Musa Brown Bookcase
Musa Brown Bookcase
H 74.81 in W 72.84 in D 18.9 in
Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
An excellent quality Mahogany Open Bookcase produced by Niagara Furniture. The top section features
Category

2010s Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Open Bookcase
Mahogany Open Bookcase
H 49 in W 55 in D 17 in
Large Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
An excellent quality Large Mahogany Bookcase produced by Niagara Furniture. The top section
Category

2010s Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Large Mahogany Bookcase
Large Mahogany Bookcase
H 84 in W 55 in D 17 in
Willy Guhl Bookcase
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible Concrete modular bookcase by Willy Guhl, Switzerland, 1960s Individual concrete cubes
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Bookcases

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl Bookcase
Willy Guhl Bookcase
H 55 in W 72 in D 12 in
Willy Guhl Cube Bookcase
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible 52 piece concrete modular bookcase by Willy Guhl Composed of different sized concrete
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Bookcases

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl Cube Bookcase
Willy Guhl Cube Bookcase
H 72 in W 72 in D 14.5 in
Very rare MOP bookcase / room divider by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning modular MOP bookcase/room divider. Designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

George II Mahogany Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A FINE GEORGE II MAHOGANY BOOKCASE, CIRCA 1755. Fitted throughout with it's original lacquered
Category

Antique 18th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

George II Mahogany Bookcase
George II Mahogany Bookcase
H 90.5 in W 56 in D 23 in
Large Regency Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th century large Regency mahogany bookcase, the moulded cornice above a pair of glazed
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Large Regency Mahogany Bookcase
Large Regency Mahogany Bookcase
H 96 in W 55 in D 18.5 in
Paolo Ferrari, "Totem", Bookcase
By Paolo Ferrari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A curved sculptural bookcase and room divider with carved wood totem supports. Paolo Ferrari is an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bookcases

Materials

Ash

Paolo Ferrari, "Totem", Bookcase
Paolo Ferrari, "Totem", Bookcase
H 55 in W 102 in D 54 in
Tree Life Walnut Wood Bookcase
By Zanaboni Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
A magnificent modern piece of skillful, traditional craftsmanship, this striking bookcase is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Tree Life Walnut Wood Bookcase
Tree Life Walnut Wood Bookcase
H 71.66 in W 35.04 in D 15.75 in
Dune 50" White Oak Bookcase
By Maria Yee Inc.
Located in San Jose, CA
that also works as a great display case or room divider. Available in two sizes, the bookcases can be
Category

2010s Minimalist Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Dune 50" White Oak Bookcase
Dune 50" White Oak Bookcase
H 50 in W 36 in D 14 in
Tree Life Eucalyptus Wood Bookcase
By Zanaboni Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
, this splendid bookcase is the result of masterful craftsmanship combined with modern design. Fashioned
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tree Life Eucalyptus Wood Bookcase
Tree Life Eucalyptus Wood Bookcase
H 71.66 in W 35.04 in D 15.75 in
19th Century Mahogany Revolving Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An attractive 19th century mahogany revolving bookcase with slatted sides, marquetry and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Revolving Bookcase
19th Century Mahogany Revolving Bookcase
H 33.67 in W 19.49 in D 19.49 in
French 19th Century Glazed Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Impressive 19th century French glazed bookcase. In old paint and has old glass. The upper
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Paint

French 19th Century Glazed Bookcase
French 19th Century Glazed Bookcase
H 90.56 in W 69.69 in D 22.05 in
Pacifico Bookcase by Lapo Ciatti
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A paradox that takes shape: a wall that, instead of dividing, unites thanks to the power of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Pacifico Bookcase by Lapo Ciatti
Pacifico Bookcase by Lapo Ciatti
H 35.44 in W 75.6 in D 20.08 in
Kitale Bookcase by Van Rossum
Located in Geneve, CH
Kitale bookcase by Van Rossum Dimensions: D250 x W40 x H205 cm Materials: Oak, steel. The wood
Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Kitale Bookcase by Van Rossum
Kitale Bookcase by Van Rossum
H 80.71 in W 15.75 in D 98.43 in
Bookcase by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Double-bodied bookcase display case by Vittorio Dassi, rosewood veneered with ebonized profiles
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Bookcase by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Bookcase by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
H 71.26 in W 92.13 in D 16.15 in
Willy Guhl Orange Concrete Bookcase
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Can be arranged in a multitude of ways. Perfect bookcase, room divider or object display. Sold as a
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Bookcases

Materials

Concrete

Yarrow Modular Single Box Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
placed against a wall or as a freestanding room divider and used to store records, books, boxes and more
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Yarrow Modular Single Box Bookcase
Yarrow Modular Single Box Bookcase
H 19 in W 18 in D 12 in
Yarrow Modular Triple Box Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
placed against a wall or as a freestanding room divider and used to store records, books, boxes and more
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Yarrow Modular Triple Box Bookcase
Yarrow Modular Triple Box Bookcase
H 45 in W 18 in D 12 in
Yarrow Modular Triple Box Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
placed against a wall or as a freestanding room divider and used to store records, books, boxes and more
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Yarrow Modular Triple Box Bookcase
Yarrow Modular Triple Box Bookcase
H 45 in W 18 in D 12 in
Pair of walnut dwarf open bookcases
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of open bookcases, the large rectangular well-figured walnut tops. Above two bays of
Category

Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Pair of walnut dwarf open bookcases
Pair of walnut dwarf open bookcases
H 36.5 in W 71.5 in D 15 in
Art Deco Walnut Bookcase 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A splendid streamlined form Art Deco tower shape bookcase in walnut with three divided spaces
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Bookcase 20th Century
Art Deco Walnut Bookcase 20th Century
H 47.25 in W 15.36 in D 11.82 in
Bookcase by Designer Kim Moltzer, 1970
By Kim Moltzer
Located in Paris, FR
Large design bookcase by Kim Moltzer made in the 1970s. The bookcase is rectangular in shape and
Category

Vintage 1970s French Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Bookcase by Designer Kim Moltzer, 1970
Bookcase by Designer Kim Moltzer, 1970
H 86.62 in W 74.81 in D 16.93 in
19th Century Mahogany & Marquetry Revolving Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An attractive 19th century mahogany revolving bookcase with slatted sides, marquetry inlaid top
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Solid, Oak Bookcase from the 1940s
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this piece of furniture, circa 1940s, made of solid oak wood. The bookcase is
Category

20th Century European Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Solid, Oak Bookcase from the 1940s
Solid, Oak Bookcase from the 1940s
H 53.94 in W 96.46 in D 18.9 in
19th Century French Neoclassical Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French neoclassical bookcase ~ Bibliotheque is a masterpiece of the wood sculptor's
Category

Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Revival Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Franco Albini Single Bookcase for Poggi .1960
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Madrid, ES
A Franco Albini rare bookcase , edited by Poggi in the. 60s.It works as a wall unit or room
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Franco Albini Single Bookcase for Poggi .1960
Franco Albini Single Bookcase for Poggi .1960
H 122.05 in W 27.17 in D 22.45 in
Toni Cordero Unique Large Bookcase in Ash
By Toni Cordero
Located in Waalwijk, NL
solid construction command attention effortlessly. The corner bookcase is divided into ten columns, each
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Ash, Plywood

Toni Cordero Unique Large Bookcase in Ash
Toni Cordero Unique Large Bookcase in Ash
H 94.89 in W 139.18 in D 98.43 in
Victorian Ormolu-Mounted Walnut Breakfront Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Early Victorian figured walnut crossbanded open bookcase, of Louis XV design. The breakfront top
Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Willy Guhl Orange Concrete Bookcase, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
condition. Can be arranged in a multitude of ways. Perfect bookcase, room divider or object display. Sold as
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Bookcases

Materials

Concrete

18th Century George II English Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Mid 18th Century English Mahogany Bookcase or Cabinet c.1760 This cabinet, produced around the
Category

Antique 18th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George II English Mahogany Bookcase
18th Century George II English Mahogany Bookcase
H 16.93 in W 52.37 in D 16.93 in
Gispen 5600 bookcase unit Gispen Culemborg 1963
By André R. Cordemeyer, Gispen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice large and complete bookcase or storage unit from the 5600 series designed by Andre Cordemeijer
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Gispen 5600 bookcase unit Gispen Culemborg 1963
Gispen 5600 bookcase unit Gispen Culemborg 1963
H 53.15 in W 115.36 in D 13.78 in
Lips Vago 'Congresso' Bookcase in White Steel
By Lips Vago
Located in Waalwijk, NL
sheets, the 'Congresso' shelf is a sturdy yet unassuming bookcase that can be used as a storage solution
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Lips Vago 'Congresso' Bookcase in White Steel
Lips Vago 'Congresso' Bookcase in White Steel
H 86.62 in W 38.59 in D 14.97 in
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Divider Bookcase Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal divider bookcase bookcase for your home. Each divider bookcase bookcase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Find 189 options for an antique or vintage divider bookcase bookcase now, or shop our selection of 16 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect divider bookcase bookcase — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A divider bookcase bookcase made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made divider bookcase bookcase over the years, but those crafted by Paul McCobb, Wim Rietveld and Evans Clark are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Divider Bookcase Bookcase?

A divider bookcase bookcase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,628, while the lowest priced sells for $584 and the highest can go for as much as $66,015.

Finding the Right bookcases for You

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 objects, 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 antique 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. Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, a bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover. 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 your dream bookcase on 1stDibs now.

Questions About Divider Bookcase Bookcase
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Barrister bookcases are made up of several distinct book shelf units which combine together to form the cabinet. This can be beneficial when moving, as the books can remain within the shelves and each shelf can move separately.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A breakfront bookcase is usually a large wooden bookcase that houses either books or dishes. They’re similar in appearance to hutches in that they have glass-fronted shelving on the top and cabinets on the bottom.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The main difference between an étagère and a bookcase is the design. Both types of furniture have shelves. However, an étagère usually has an open back, while most bookcases have enclosed backs. Shop a range of bookcases and étagères on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    An ideal bookcase depth is usually between 10 and 12 inches. Shelf spacing can range from 7 to 15 inches for bookshelves, with 8 to 12 inches being the most typical. Because compact bookcases are designed for lesser volumes and libraries, they will be shallower. A small bookcase's depth is usually around 6 inches. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage bookcases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can generally put wheels on a bookcase. However, the wheels that you choose must be strong enough to support both the weight of the bookcase and the total weight of all the books you intend to store on it. As a result, industrial-strength metal casters are usually the best option for the job. You'll find a large collection of bookcases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A bookcase with doors is also called a bookshelf, a bookstand, a cupboard or a bookrack. It is a close-sided unit that encases books and is designed to sit on the floor. On 1stDibs find a wide variety of antique, new and vintage bookcases today.
  • 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The term barrister bookcase means a piece of storage furniture primarily used during the 17th and 18th centuries. Also called lawyer's bookcases, the furnishings featured wood construction and glass-paneled doors. At the time the bookcases were most popular, books were expensive luxury goods. The glass doors helped to protect them from light and dust. Shop a collection of barrister bookcases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    What IKEA bookcases are called varies. However, the Swedish furniture company is best known for its Billy bookcase, which debuted in 1979 and got its name from Billy Liljedahl, who served as IKEA's advertising manager at the time. Other IKEA bookcases include the Hemnes, the Brimnes and the Gersby. Explore a variety of IKEA furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A few companies made barrister bookcases, including the F. E. Hale Manufacturing Company, Globe Wernicke, Grand Rapids Furniture Company, Gunn Furniture Company and the John Danner Company. Barrister bookcases are bookcases with solid backs and removable shelving units that get stacked inside. Doors that open outward and slide away under the shelf enclose each unit. On 1stDibs, shop a range of barrister bookcases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best wood used for building a bookcase is plywood made from hardwood. It is easily available and comes in many types. Laminated panels that can be glued together are also a great option for a bookcase. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique, new and vintage wooden bookcases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A bookcase with glass doors is also called a barrister bookcase. Designed in a cabinet style, these bookcases’ glass doors protect books and collectibles from gathering dust and allow guests to peruse your treasured volumes. The name “barrister” owes to the legal profession — barristers are experts in case law in England and traditionally required numerous law books for reference purposes to travel from chamber to chamber, and the sturdy and portable cabinets that were used to do so earned this nickname. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary bookcases from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

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Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.