Ebonized Oak Bookcase
Danish Modern Ebonized Oak Bookcase by Johannes Sorth
Located in Shippensburg, PA
EBONIZED OAK BOOKCASE BY JOHANNES SORTH FOR NEXO MØBELFABRIK
Unmarked, a known design serial
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Two Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcases with Stylized Pewter, Ebonized & Sycamore Inlays
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts oak bookcase with a flaring cornice, leaded glazed doors with circular details to
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Pewter
$4,112 / item
H 73.5 in W 40 in D 15.5 in
French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Mahogany Bookcase, Armoire Restored c1800's
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XVI Style Bookcase, or if you prefer, Antique French Ebonized Bibliotheque
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Materials
Brass
$9,500
H 90.63 in W 77.63 in D 23 in
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
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
$16,448
H 79 in W 27 in D 27 in
Pair of Mid-19th Century Oak 'Dwarf' Bookcases with Ebonised & Carved Detail
Located in London, GB
A Fine Pair of Oak Dwarf Bookcases
Constructed from oak with ebonised details; each open bookcase
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Oak
$47,975 / set
H 45.5 in W 57 in D 15.5 in
Antique Victorian 1860 Ebonised Library Bookcase Sliding Glazed Doors Carved Oak
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bookcase
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
$9,320 Sale Price
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H 82.49 in W 60.63 in D 15.36 in
19th Century Dutch Renaissance Open Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Dutch Renaissance Open Bookcase was designed to impress on a variety of levels! First
Category
Antique 1870s Dutch Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Oak
English Aesthetic Movement Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Canterbury Stand or Étagère
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A chic circa 1875 English Aesthetic Movement period ebonized and parcel gilt étagère of three tier
Category
Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Bookcases
Materials
Brass
$2,975
H 36 in W 24 in D 16 in
19th Century Gillows Arts and Crafts Bookcase
By Charles Bevan
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century Gillows arts and crafts oak and ebonized bookcase, circa 1890, designed by Charles
Category
Antique 1890s Irish Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Ebony, Oak
21st Century Ebonized Oak and Patinated Bronze Modernist Lamp Table / Bookcase
By B.B. for Reschio, Benedikt Bolza Design
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
The modernist lamp table, an ebonized oak and patinated bronze mounted lamp table / bookcase
B.B
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
$3,313 / item
H 18.9 in W 29.53 in D 20.08 in
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Contemporary Modern Caffeine Walnut Root Veneer Bookcase by Caffe Latte
By Caffe Latte
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Modern Caffeine Walnut Root Veneer Bookcase by Caffe Latte
A Contemporary Modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome, Zinc
H 80.32 in W 55.12 in D 16.54 in
Pair of 60's Modern Ebonized Wood, Nickel and Glass Etageres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of ebonized bent oak modern etagere/bookcases with clear glass shelves on nickel plated
Category
Vintage 1960s American Bookcases
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Hatt Shelving System 3 Shelves + Coat Hanger Ash Wood
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
Imagine that you could have a system to organize your books in the order that suits you better. You might even have the option of having some storage for your office. Imagine that yo...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Hatt Shelving System 4 Shelves + Storage Unit Ash Wood
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
Imagine that you could have a system to organize your books in the order that suits you better. You might even have the option of having some storage for your office. Imagine that yo...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Hatt Shelving System, 4 Shelves + Storage Unit Ash Wood
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
Imagine that you could have a system to organize your books in the order that suits you better. You might even have the option of having some storage for your office. Imagine that yo...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Hatt Shelving System, 6 Shelves Ash Wood
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
Imagine that you could have a system to organize your books in the order that suits you better. You might even have the option of having some storage for your office. Imagine that yo...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Hatt Shelving System, 3 Shelves + Coat Hanger Ash Wood
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
Imagine that you could have a system to organize your books in the order that suits you better. You might even have the option of having some storage for your office. Imagine that yo...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Hatt Shelving System, 6 Shelves Ash Wood
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
Imagine that you could have a system to organize your books in the order that suits you better. You might even have the option of having some storage for your office. Imagine that yo...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Bookcases
Materials
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English 19th Century Ebonized Carved Oak Glazed Bookcase Large Greenman
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive 19th century large heavily carved and ebonized glazed bookcase.
The upper section
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 90.87 in W 54.93 in D 21.54 in
Danish Modern Ebonized Oak Bookcase by Johannes Sorth, circa 1965
Located in Shippensburg, PA
EBONIZED OAK BOOKCASE BY JOHANNES SORTH FOR NEXO MØBELFABRIK
Unmarked, a known design serial
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Large ebonized bookcase
Located in Buchanan, NY
Ebonized oak Napoleon III bookcase in 2 parts, with 3 full shelves and 2 half shelves in top
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Tall Ebonized Bookcase
Located in Buchanan, NY
Double glass doored bookcase with 3 shelves and hidden bottom drawer
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Napoloen III Ebonized Bookcase
Located in Buchanan, NY
Elegant ebonized bookcase with original beveled glass doors and 4 new shelves
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Late 19th Century Ebonized Black Oak Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an ebonized black oak bookcase with original brass capped hinges dating to the late 19th
Category
Antique 1880s French Bookcases
Materials
Wood
French Ebonized Bookcase
Located in Buchanan, NY
Elegant small French 19th Century ebonized bookcase, orginal glass doors, interior shelving.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Glass
Modernist Ebonized Double-Sided Bookcase
Located in Milford, NH
20th century style double-sided bookcase in ebonized finish. Great form and also makes for a room
Category
20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Louis XIII Style Ebonized Bookcase
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Wonderful and impressive breakfront bookcase of Louis XIII style.
Features of note are raised
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Bookcases
Materials
Walnut, Oak, Glass
Pair of Impressive 19th Century French Ebonized Cabinets or Bookcases
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of impressive 19th century French ebonized
Category
Antique 19th Century French Regency Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 103.94 in W 58.67 in D 23.23 in
French 19th Century Ebonized Oak Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
deep dark ebonized exterior, making this a truly stunning case piece. Four lower doors close before two
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Oak
Elegant Regency Parcel Ebonized Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine and large Regency parcel ebonized mahogany breakfront bookcase, the upper stage with 3
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood, Oak
Bookcase, French Ebonized Walnut with Original Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
oak with a walnut front, it is fully apparent this incredible example has been ebonized since it was
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Harvey Probber Rosewood and Ebonized Wood Lighted Bookcase or Display Cabinet
By Harvey Probber
Located in South Bend, IN
USA, 1960s
Stunning Brazilian rosewood, with ebonized oak case.
Measures: 26.13"W x 13.5"D x 81
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Rosewood
H 81 in W 26.13 in D 13.5 in
Pierre Cruège, Blackened Oak Bookcase, Ed. Formes, France, 1950
By Pierre Cruège
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Pierre Cruège (1913-2003), blackened / waxed oak bookcase, Éditions Formes / France, 1950.
Pupil
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Pair Of Rosewood And Ebonized Oak Cabinets By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Tall and sleek is the best way to describe this pair of display cabinets by Harvey Probber. Purposely not mirror imaged, they work well side by side or flanking a fireplace. Original...
Category
20th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood, Glass, Oak
Pugin, Gothic Revival Bookcase with Carved Florets, Acorns & Oak Leaf Decoration
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, Crace & Co.
Located in London, GB
A W N Pugin in the style of, a substantial Gothic Revival open oak bookcase with carved florets
Category
Antique 1860s English Gothic Revival Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 46.25 in W 45.75 in D 14.5 in
Lovely Grand Ebonized with Gilt Metal Hardware Bookcase Cabinet Display Case
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bookcase display cabinet
This cabinet has the original key but it doesn’t seem to work, it’s a large
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 57.29 in W 36.03 in D 17.72 in
Regency Period Ebonized and Inlaid Bookcase with Glass Doors, circa 1820
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
inlaid bookcase with glazed doors
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, for an accurate
Category
Antique 1820s British Regency Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Mahogany
H 38.59 in W 53.55 in D 13.19 in
Louis Phillipe bookcase
Located in Buchanan, NY
Small ebonized bookcase with glass doors with 4 adjustable shelves.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Large French Bookcase
Located in Buchanan, NY
Impressive late 19th century ebonized bookcase in two parts. Original glass. Bottom has
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Vintage European Ebonized and Carved Oak Adjustable Shelf Bookcase
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful and functional European (perhaps French or German) heavily carved ebonized oak bookcase
Category
20th Century German Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Pine, Paint
1880s Ebonized English Open Face Oak Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1880s English ebonized open face oak bookcase.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Ebonized French 19th Century Bookcase
Located in Buchanan, NY
French Napoleon III ebonized bookcase with original glass doors. This piece is in two parts with
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Vintage Harvey Probber Alternating Door Display Cabinets Rosewood & Ebonized Oak
By Harvey Probber
Located in Topeka, KS
Outstanding set of three rosewood and ebonized oak alternating door display cabinets lighted with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak, Rosewood
H 81.125 in W 26 in D 13.5 in
Unique Arts and Crafts Bookcase w. Original Glass and Written Ebonized Saying
Located in Lisse, NL
Pure Arts and Crafts bookcase reminding us to 'Judge Not A Book By The Cover'.
This early and good
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 75.5 in W 55 in D 13.7 in
Ebonized Wood Book or Display Shelves
Located in New York, NY
Simple, minimal bookshelves, ideal for displaying objet.
Dark stained oak.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Small Arts and Crafts Bookcase w. Beveled Glass and Geometric Pattern Inlay
Located in Lisse, NL
day it was made. Thanks to its small size this completely original and solid tiger oak bookcase can be
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Macassar, Oak, Satinwood
H 41.1 in W 23.6 in D 9.45 in
Large 19thC French Ebonized Oak Glazed Vitrine Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1880
Large 19thC French ebonized oak glazed Vitrine Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves and
Category
Antique 1880s French Vitrines
Materials
Oak
Vintage Harvey Probber Alternating Door Display Cabinets Rosewood & Ebonized Oak
By Harvey Probber
Located in Buffalo, NY
Outstanding set of four rosewood and ebonized oak alternating door display cabinets /bookcase
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood, Rosewood
H 81 in W 26 in D 13.5 in
19th Century French Ebonized Oak Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good quality and of elegant proportions, 19th century, later ebonized, French oak bookcase, of
Category
Antique 1860s Bookcases
Late 19th Century, Ebonized Bookcase
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century, ebonized bookcase with two door cabinet.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Gustavian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Italian Ebonized Oak Bookshelves
Located in Firenze, IT
Oak Ebonized Bookshelves With Central Bar Cabinet with Black Glass Door, Mirrored glass inside
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Mirror
Ebonized Oak Media Cabinet, 1980s
Located in Alhambra, CA
Oak laminate media cabinet or bookcase. Refinished in ebony stain with clear lacquer finish. Two
Category
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Austrian etagere bookcase.
Located in Hudson, NY
Austrian Etagere bookcase ebonized oak fluted columns with nickleplated sabots. Circa 1890-1910
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
French 19th Century Ebonised Bookcase
Located in London, GB
Oak and pine with two glazed doors retaining the original glass. With five pine shelves with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Cabinet Heavily Carved Oak Victorian, circa 1880 Ebonized North European
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A magnificent 19th century Victorian era heavily carved and Ebonized oak north European cabinet
Category
Antique 1880s French Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 72 in W 72 in D 18 in
19th Century Victorian Period Aesthetic Movement Oak Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Very fine quality circa 1870 aesthetic movement antique oak bookcase with ebony stringing and motif
Category
Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Secretaires
Materials
Oak
Pair of Rosewood Display Cases
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
This pair of display cases features an ebonized oak case, rosewood doors and lighted glass shelves
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Rosewood
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Ebonized Oak Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ebonized oak bookcase for your home. Frequently made of wood, oak and glass, every ebonized oak bookcase was constructed with great care. Find 24 options for an antique or vintage ebonized oak bookcase now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ebonized oak bookcase, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A ebonized oak bookcase, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Regency or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made ebonized oak bookcase over the years, but those crafted by B.B. for Reschio, Benedikt Bolza Design and Pierre Cruège are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Ebonized Oak Bookcase?
Prices for a ebonized oak bookcase can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $48,500, while the average can fetch as much as $7,298.
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.
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Find barrister bookcases, Globe Wernicke bookcases, bookcases with doors and other vintage and antique bookcases on 1stDibs now.
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