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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 White Wicker 5 Shelf Bookcase Curio Display Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Victorian White Wicker 5 Shelf Bookcase Curio Display. Item features a white
Category
Vintage 1910s Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Wicker, Wood
H 48 in W 26.5 in D 14 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 Federal Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 77 in W 44.25 in D 21 in
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 American Empire Style Mahogany 4 Section Stacking Barrister Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Style Mahogany 4 Section Stacking Barrister Bookcase. Item features carved
Category
Antique Early 1900s Empire Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
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
Vintage Primative Style Corner Bookcase or Bookshelf
Located in Seattle, WA
Five tiered bookcase with Wood carved details on the sides. Vintage condition consistent with age
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Early American Book Case or Shelf with Hand Carved Details
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage early American book case or shelf with hand carved details. Shelves Are Adjustable
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Lawyers Stacking Bookcase by The Globe-Wernicke Company
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Fulton, CA
bookcase made by The Globe-Wernicke Company, early 1900's. Consists of 5 pieces, three glass cases, base
Category
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
A Five Tier Barristers Mahogany Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Flower Mound, TX
An exceptional quality early 20th century mahogany Globe-Wernicke five-tier barristers bookcase
Category
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Large Globe Wernicke Bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
bookcases. The company is best known for its modular bookcases that became popular in the early 20th century
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Baumritter New York Bookcase
By Baumritter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American furniture manufacturer, this bookcase showcases the craftsmanship and design sensibilities that
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
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
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
Antique Arts and Crafts Viking Three Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase by Viking offers quarter sawn oak construction with
Category
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
19th Century George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a top quality George III mahogany breakfront bookcase. The top of the bookcase has
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Large antique oak Globe Wernicke bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Large antique oak Globe Wernicke bookcase consisting of 21 stackable parts. Completely in perfect
Category
Antique Early 1900s Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Modern Walnut Bookcase by Lawrence Peabody
By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Modern
Specs: Black walnut, Claro walnut veneer
This Lawrence Peabody modern bookcase cabinet for
Category
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Modern Bookcase Cabinet The Peabody Collection
By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Modern
Specs: Black walnut, Claro walnut veneer
This Lawrence Peabody modern bookcase cabinet for Craft
Category
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Wall Unit or Bookcase by Dean Santner
By Dean Santner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
of the American Modern Craft movement along side Wendell Castle, Nakashima, Phillip Powell and early
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Wall Unit or Bookcase by Dean Santner
By Dean Santner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
highlight your home and collection. Perfect for the home office, library, or stand alone bookcase, this two
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Monumental Antique Georgian Carved Pine Glass Front Four-Door Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous monumental antique Georgian or American Colonial four-door bookcase cabinet
USA, Circa
Category
Early 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Entertainment Center and Bookcase by Dean Santner
By Dean Santner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
the American Modern Craft movement along side Wendell Castle, Nakashima, Phillip Powell and early
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Modern Bookcase in Teak by Lawrence Peabody
By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Modern
Specs: Teak
This Lawrence Peabody modern bookcase cabinet for Craft Associates Furniture is
Category
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Miniature English Antique Mahogany Secretary Bookcase ca. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
RARE AND VERY FINE MINIATURE GEORGE III MAHOGANY TWO-PART BOOKCASE OVER CHEST
Of Child-Like
Category
Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Circa 1780 George III Period Bureau Bookcase, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1780 George III period bureau bookcase, English. Mahogany with Gothic arched glazing (crack
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
19th Century Federal Period Duncan Phyfe Style Flame Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare and important antique American early 19th century figured mahogany "Duncan Phyfe" style flap
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
H 83 in W 42.75 in D 21 in
Restored Reed Rattan and Mahogany Bookcase Console Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Introducing our exquisite Restored Rattan Bookcaseor Console Table with a stunning Mahogany Top
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Bookcases
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Seymour Easton. A Gothic Revival Ebonized Tabard Inn Library Revolving Bookcase.
Located in London, GB
Seymour Easton (1859-1916) a rare ebonized tabard inn library revolving bookcase.
An American
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 79 in W 27 in D 27 in
Two Bay Wall Unit or Bookcase by Dean Santner
By Dean Santner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
highlight your home and collection. Perfect for the home office, library, or stand alone bookcase, this two
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian Gonçalo Alves & Marquetry Secretaire Bookcase 19th C
Located in London, GB
, heavyconstruction, and furniture. The Spanish began harvesting in Latin American forests in the early 1500s to
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 105.12 in W 50.01 in D 20.87 in
Restored Mid-Century Rattan and Mahogany Bookcase Console Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
purchase and sell only the best and finest rattan furniture made by the best and most well-known American
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Restored Rattan and Mahogany Bookcase Shelf Consoles
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Introducing our exquisite Restored Rattan Bookcase with a stunning Mahogany Top. This timeless
Category
Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870
By S.E. & R. Johnson. Warrington
Located in Miami, FL
merchandise made for them, primarily for export to North America. The type of locks employed in this bookcase
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
H 101 in W 164.5 in D 27 in
Early 20th Century Boho Stick and Ball Petite Etagere
Located in west palm beach, FL
-century American craftsmanship. Perfect for displaying treasures or organizing essentials, it adds a dash
Category
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Wood
"Centro" revolving bookcase, by Claudio Salocchi, Ed. Sormani, Italy, circa 1960
By Claudio Salocchi, Luigi Sormani
Located in Paris, FR
Modular pivoting central bookcase, elements in off-white lacquered wood, central upright in black
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 86.62 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Børge Mogensen Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Bookcase Cabinet Over Dresser
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Børge Mogensen Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Bookcase Cabinet Over Dresser
Item # 904VPK13Z
An
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Oak
Rare Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Dunbar Walnut Corner Bookcase Console 38"
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture corner bookcase record console. Made of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 38 in W 27 in D 27 in
American Mahogany and Cast Iron Copying Press with Paw Feet, Charleston, SC 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
American cast iron and mahogany two-drawer copying press with a turned bulbous cork screw handle
Category
Antique 1830s American American Empire Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 52 in W 34.5 in D 31 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
American Folk Art Red Painted Hanging Wall-Mounted Shelf, 19th century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
AMERICAN RED-PAINTED HANGING WALL SHELF
Probably Pennsylvania circa the first half of the 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 41.13 in W 38.5 in D 7.75 in
Vienna Art Deco Josef Hoffman Manner Eight-Piece Salon Suite Set
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Forney, TX
handcrafted in Austria in the early 20th century, most likely Vienna, featuring fine quality craftsmanship and
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Superb Wall Unit with Rolltop Desk by Dean Santner
By Dean Santner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
beautifully crafted wall unit we have come across. 1990s- early 2000's and branded with artist signature
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Superb Wall Unit with Adjustable Desk by Dean Santner
By Dean Santner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
have come across. 1990s- early 2000's and branded with artist signature.
Master Craftsman Dean Santner
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Jim Rose Two Drawer/Two Door Pie Safe with Drilled Holes, Natural Rusted Patina
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Introduced in the early 1700's, the pie safe was an essential item in American kitchens before the
Category
Early 2000s American Shaker Bookcases
Materials
Steel
H 41 in W 45.5 in D 24.5 in
Superb Wall Unit with Adjustable Desk by Dean Santner
By Dean Santner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
. This unit is by far the most beautifully crafted wall unit we have come across. 1990s- early 2000's and
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Furniture in Wood, Art Deco, "Attributed to Louis Süe and André Mare", 1930
By Andre Mare
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amazing bookcase Art Deco
Style: French
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 85.04 in W 16.15 in D 98.43 in
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
H 76 in W 47 in D 17 in
American Mahogany and Stenciled Secretary with Bookcase. NY Circa 1825
Located in Hollywood, SC
American mahogany stenciled and painted foliage secretary bookcase with fitted inlaid birds eye
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Secretaires
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Officers Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most unusual Federal period mahogany campaign field desk from the early 19th century
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar
Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk
Located in Forney, TX
An early American 19th century pine plantation desk with nicely aged patina.
Born in the Mid
Category
Antique 19th Century American Primitive Desks
Materials
Pine
Beacon Hill Georgian Mahogany Broken Arch Breakfront China Cabinet Desk Bookcase
By Beacon Hill
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beacon Hill Georgian style mahogany broken arch breakfront China cabinet secretary desk bookcase
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Georgian Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 91 in W 68 in D 17.5 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
Faux Revolving Bookcase Biscuit Tin Box by Huntley & Palmers, 1905, English
By Huntley & Palmers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Faux revolving bookcase biscuit tin box by Huntley & Palmers, 1905, English. In the form of a
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tin
H 6.25 in W 4.5 in D 5 in
Faux Revolving Bookcase Biscuit Tin Box by Huntley & Palmers, 1905, English
By Huntley & Palmers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Faux revolving bookcase biscuit tin box by Huntley & Palmers, 1905, English. In the form of a
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tin
H 6.25 in W 4.5 in D 5 in
CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Chippendale Secretary Desk w/ Bookcase
Located in Charlotte, NC
early American John Hancock desks. Solid mahogany with their Old Wood finish, brass hardware, crown
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Secretaires
Materials
Brass
English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk and Bookcase, 18th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETARY DESK AND BOOKCASE
England, circa last quarter of the 18th century
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Louis XIV Antique Ebonized Brass-Inlaid Display Cabinet Bookcase Vitrine
Located in Shippensburg, PA
early 18th century elements with some later elements; the interior was covered with mirrored glass and
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Vitrines
Materials
Brass
H 69.88 in W 53.13 in D 18.5 in
Post War Restored Mid-Century Rattan and Mahogany Bookcase Console Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
American designers and manufacturers including Ritts Company. (Herb Sr. and Shirley Ritts) Tropitan Seven
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Rattan
Rorimer Brooks Art Deco Moderne lacquered bookcase Writing desk with chair
Located in Ferndale, MI
upholstery .
Rorimer Brooks is maybe the first American firm to design execute and install complete
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood
H 29.25 in W 38 in D 20 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 antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
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