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Early 19th Century American Painted Bookcase
Located in Wiscasset, ME
An early American painted bookcase of nice shallow dimension. From either New York or New England
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Colonial Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Solid Walnut Narrow Bookcase
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Solid Walnut Narrow Bookcase.
Measures 25.5" in width, 8" in depth and 57
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Early 1900s Globe Wernicke Four Tier Glazed Sectional Barrister's Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Globe Wernicke four tier glazed sectional / modular / barrister's bookcase 1920s
Comes apart in
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 65.12 in W 34.02 in D 14.18 in
R. J. Horner Style American Empire Carved Oak Glass Front Triple Bookcase
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique American Empire or late Victorian triple bookcase
In the manner of R.J. Horner
Category
Early 20th Century American American Empire Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 61.5 in W 81.25 in D 16.5 in
Charles P. Limbert Co. Arts & Crafts American Two-Door Bookcase, circa 1910
By Charles Limbert
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An Arts & Crafts antique Oak Bookcase/ Vitrine Cabinet with two glazed doors that reveal 3
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 57 in W 48 in D 14.5 in
Antique American Victorian Oak Stepback Hutch Display China Cabinet Bookcase 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Victorian stepback hutch. Features a naturally weathered, distressed and paneled oak frame. The upper hutch has semi-arched doors with applied carved foliate and opens t...
Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 84.5 in W 46.5 in D 20 in
Early 20th Century American George II Style Breakfront China Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine quality American made George II style bookcase, breakfront, china cabinet in mahongay with
Category
Early 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Boxwood, Mahogany
Antique Barrister Style Bookcase / Glass-Covered Cupboard
By Weiss
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Barrister Style Bookcase / Glass-Covered Cupboard
Store books, china, sculptures
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown American Classical Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique 3 Stack Barrister Bookcase by Globe Wernicke
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique Globe Wernicke barrister bookcase features hardwood construction, original light
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Globe Wernicke Four Section Glazed Stacking Barrister's Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Antique Globe Wernicke Four Section Iron Banded Glazed Stacking Barrister's Bookcase 1920s
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 63.78 in W 33.86 in D 11.42 in
Antique Dark Oak 3 Stack Barrister Bookcase with Tapered Legs
By Hale and Kilburn Company
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique barrister bookcase by Hale Furniture Company features hardwood construction, original
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Exceptional Mahogany Bureau Bookcase from Baltimore Maryland, circa 1830
By Circle of John Needles
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany bureau bookcase from Baltimore, Maryland of exceptional quality. Design is most like
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
H 96.5 in W 51.25 in D 27 in
1900s American Craftsman Architecture Carved Tiered Book Shelf Art Craft Display
By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Warm, rustic and understated ornate carved walnut plywood paneled shelf. Made for light duty; paperback or small collectibles. Missing a small triangular piece on top back left panel...
Category
Early 20th Century American Eastlake Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 36 in W 21 in D 11 in
Vintage Jasper Style Drop Front Secretary Desk & Cabinet
Located in Birmingham, AL
An authentic English Country slant front chestnut secretary bookcase hutch with glass front doors
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Early American 19th C Plantation Desk Secretary Bookcase Hutch Cupboard
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite Early American Plantation, clerk or mail Desk, Circa mid 19th C.. This exceptional 2
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Colonial Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
H 82 in W 38 in D 22.5 in
Antique American Federal Flame Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
A fine and impressive antique early 19th century Federal Period flame Mahogany secretary and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Federal Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 74.75 in W 22 in D 46 in
Rare Antique Federal American Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
A fine and impressive Federal Period Mahogany secretary and bookcase, circa 1830s. The bookcase
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 77 in W 44.25 in D 21 in
19th Century American Empire Secretary Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable, and strong early 19th century American Empire secretary bookcase of grand
Category
Antique 1830s American American Empire Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Duncan Phyfe Grecian Plain Style Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An important piece of American furniture, attributed to the shop of Duncan Phyfe, circa 1840.
To
Category
Antique 1830s American American Classical Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
H 82.5 in W 49 in D 24 in
Antique Oak Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful,early 20th century,american oak bookcase, could be used for books or valuables.
Category
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Glass
Antique English Regency Mahogany Inlaid Cupboard Bookcase Early 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Inlaid Step Back Cupboard / Bookcase with Intricate
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British American Classical Cupboards
Materials
Mahogany, Ebony
American Solid Oak Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
American solid oak bookcase with carved details and four adjustable shelves.
Category
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Early 20th Century American Solid Oak Bookcase Berkey and Gay Manufacturer
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Top quality American-made solid oak bookcase with three carved doors opening to adjustable shelves
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 58 in W 73.5 in D 17.5 in
Large and Early 19th Century American Empire Flame Mahogany 3-Section Bookcase
Located in Big Flats, NY
A large and early 19th century American Empire bookcase offers flame mahogany construction with
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 88 in W 64 in D 12 in
Large American Oak Revolving Bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusually tall revolving bookcase.
Category
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique Quartersawn Oak American Empire Display Curio Cabinet Library Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
Turn of the 20th century American Empire display cabinet or bookcase. Made from quartersawn "tiger
Category
Early 20th Century American Empire Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 52 in W 16.5 in D 34 in
Antique American Empire Mahogany Triple Bookcase, circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Empire carved mahogany glass front triple bookcase
USA, circa 1900
Category
Early 20th Century American American Empire Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Primitive American Pine Petite Tiered Four Shelf Waterfall Bookcase 48"
Located in Dayton, OH
A quaint tiered waterfall bookcase. Features four shelves and a countoured backsplash
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Bookcases
Materials
Pine
H 47.5 in W 11 in D 17 in
Antique Larkin Classical American Empire Mahogany Double Door Bookcase, c1900
By Larkin & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Classical Greco American Empire bookcase by Larkin offers mahogany construction with
Category
Early 20th Century American American Empire Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 58.5 in W 49 in D 15.25 in
American Mission Period Oak Tall Revolving Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
Manufactured by the Danner company of Canton, Ohio
Category
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Monumental Early 20th Century Antique Mission Oak Étagère Library Bookcase Shelf
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental early 20th century antique Mission oak étagère library bookcase shelf 115"
An
Category
Early 20th Century North American Mission Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 92 in W 115.5 in D 16 in
Early American Bookshelf, Etager. Late 18th Century.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small three shelf bookcase with two drawers. Very sweet example of American craftsmanship! This
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique American Empire Oak Glass Front Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique American Empire or Late Victorian glass front bookcase or display cabinet
USA
Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Greco Classical American Empire Acanthus Carved Mahogany Bookcase, c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire bookcase with Classical Greco influence offers mahogany construction
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Greek Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
H 49.75 in W 31.75 in D 15.25 in
Globe Wernicke Bookcase, Circa 1900
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Elegant Globe Wernicke bookcase from the late 1800s or early 1900s.
Beautiful model composed of 6
Category
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Macey Golden Oak 3 Section Stacking Barrister Lawyers Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Macey golden oak 3 section stacking barrister lawyers bookcase. Item features 3 oak sliding
Category
Early 20th Century North American Mission Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Globe Wernicke Golden Oak 4 Section Stacking Barrister Lawyers Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Globe Wernicke golden oak 4 section stacking Barrister lawyers bookcase. Item features (4
Category
Early 20th Century North American Mission Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 66 in W 34 in D 10 in
Antique Macey Tiger Oak Barrister Stacking Lawyers Bookcase 4 Sections w/ Drawer
By Macey Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, beautiful wood grain, original label, very nice antique set, quality American craftsmanship. Circa early
Category
Early 20th Century North American Mission Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 59.5 in W 34 in L 59.5 in
Antique Empire Mahogany Glass Front Bookcase Cabinet, circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Empire glass front bookcase cabinet
By Gimbel Brothers
USA, Circa 1900
Category
Early 20th Century American American Empire Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Mahogany Barrister Bookcase, C1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers mahogany construction with five stacks
Category
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
Globe Wernicke Antique Oak Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase, Circa 1900
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
A gorgeous antique arts and crafts style four stack barrister bookcase.
Manufactured by Globe
Category
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Neoclassical Flame Mahogany Triple Door Bookcase with Paw Feet, C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire Greco neoclassical enclosed bookcase offers flame mahogany construction
Category
Early 20th Century American American Empire Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
H 54 in W 72.25 in D 14 in
Antique Carved Oak Glass Front Bookcase with Beveled Mirror, circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique carved oak glass front bookcase, circa 1900. The bookcase features solid oak
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Oak
Antique Horner School Carved Oak Bookcase with Gallery, Acanthus and Paw Feet
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Horner Brothers school bookcase features gallery, dental molding, carved acanthus
Category
Early 20th Century North American Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 64 in W 53 in D 18 in
Antique Mahogany Triple Door Leaded Glass Bookcase with Carved Claw Feet C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
American Empire Classical Greco bookcase offers mahogany cosnt4uction with three leaded glass doors opening
Category
Early 20th Century American American Empire Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 60 in W 64.25 in D 14.5 in
Oversized Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet, circa 1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
An oversized antique American Empire breakfront cabinet offers deeply striated flame mahogany with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 94 in W 89 in D 22.5 in
Classical Manner Ebonized Corner Etagere
Located in Astoria, NY
Classical manner ebonized and parcel gilt etagere with three levels. Measures: 28" H x 13" W x 13" D.
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Mahogany American Empire Secretary with Bookcase
Located in Nashville, TN
Early 19th century American Empire secretary with bookcase Circa 1840
Highly polished flamed
Category
Antique 1840s American American Empire Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century American Breakfront, Display Cabinet or Bookcase
Located in Savannah, GA
Early 19th Century American Mahogany Breakfront, Display Cabinet, or Bookcase. Three paneled doors
Category
Antique 19th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
American Mahogany Inlaid Bookcase, circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
An American inlaid bookcase from Maryland. Fantastic door detail in diamond pattern with inlaid
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Antique American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany and Bronze Secretary Bookcase
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique American Empire secretary features flame mahogany construction with three long drawers in
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
H 73.25 in W 42.75 in D 33.5 in
Antique American Inlaid Figured Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase w/Eli Terry Locks
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Wonderful Late Federal antique American (New York or Connecticut) finely figured Mahogany
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
H 93 in W 46 in D 23 in
Antique Victorian Mission Oak Glass Two Door Small Bookcase Curio Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, quality American craftsmanship, great style and form, Circa early 1900s. Measurements: 55" H x 35.5" W x
Category
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Stickley Brothers Quaint Furniture Mission Oak Two Door Bookcase China Cabinet
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stickley Brothers Quaint Furniture Mission oak two door bookcase china cabinet. Item features glass
Category
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 48.5 in W 35 in L 48.5 in
Antique 19th C. Oak Step Back Pewter China Hutch Farmhouse Cupboard Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 19th century American Primitive pewter hutch or china cupboard. 2 piece design made from oak
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Classical Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 80 in W 43.5 in D 17 in
Antique Walnut China Curio Display Cabinet Hutch Library Bookcase Cupboard 67"
Located in Dayton, OH
An Early 20th Century American display cabinet. Made of walnut with rectangular form that features
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 66.5 in W 37.5 in D 16 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Tiger Oak Mission Bookcase Sides Writing Desk with Drawer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts tiger oak mission bookcase sides writing desk with 1 drawer. Item features
Category
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 30 in W 40 in D 24.25 in
Vintage Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Co. Glass Front Display Cabinet on Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Co. Glass Front Display Cabinet on Legs
This exquisite
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 51 in W 40 in D 14 in
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Early American Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic early American bookcase available at 1stDibs. Each early American bookcase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and glass. There are many kinds of the early American bookcase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right early American bookcase, those designed in Neoclassical, Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. Globe Wernicke, George Hepplewhite and Stickley Brothers each produced at least one beautiful early American bookcase that is worth considering.
How Much is a Early American Bookcase?
Prices for an early American bookcase start at $650 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $2,445.
Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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.
Questions About Early American Bookcase
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify early American furniture, you can evaluate your piece on your own or seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Although many pieces from the Colonial era are unmarked, double-checking your furniture for signatures, stamps and labels is still a good first step. Using trusted online resources, you can research any markings to determine if the maker was active in America during the 16th and early 17th centuries. When identifying unmarked furniture, it's generally necessary to consider the style and details of the piece. Due to its handcrafted origins, early American furniture tends to have visible tool marks and irregularities in its carvings. Early American furnishings tended to be simple in style but often had one or two refined details, such as cabriole legs. Looking at images of authentic early American furniture can be helpful when making an identification. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 18th-century American furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024The early American furniture style is often called the Colonial style. During the 17th century, American craftsmen drew inspiration from medieval and Renaissance furniture. By the 18th century, the William and Mary style that had emerged in England began to heavily influence the American Colonial style. Characteristics of Colonial-style furniture include turned legs, ornamental carvings and richly finished cherry, walnut and mahogany wood. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Colonial-style furniture.
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