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Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A five-tier waterfall bookcase of tapering form with blind fret and open fret decoration, the ends
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Waterfall Bookcase
Waterfall Bookcase
H 76 in W 35.5 in D 17 in
Original Painted Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century English original painted pine waterfall bookcase/dresser. 1830. First shelf
Category

Antique 19th Century English William IV Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Pair of Miniature Waterfall Bookcases
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair of miniature mahogany Regency era waterfall bookcases with brass castor feet, brass handles
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Irish Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Pair of Miniature Waterfall Bookcases
Pair of Miniature Waterfall Bookcases
H 48 in W 18 in D 10.5 in
English Solid Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5579 A solid mahogany waterfall bookcase of good proportions, having shaped upstand to the top
Category

Mid-20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

English Solid Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase
English Solid Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase
H 49.606 in W 30.315 in D 11.811 in
George III Mahogany Pedestal Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
a late 18th century George III freestanding mahogany pedestal waterfall bookcase, unusual form
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century George III Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century mahogany open waterfall bookcase with cabinet, with three graduated shelves with
Category

Antique Early 1800s Irish George III Bookcases

Materials

Brass

A Fabulous Pair of Edwardian Waterfall Bookcases
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous pair of Edwardian mahogany open waterfall bookcases, finely carved, of neat proportions
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

English 1870s Chinoiserie Waterfall Bookcase with Soft Yellow Painted Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English painted Chinoiserie waterfall bookcase from the late 19th century. Attracting our eyes
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase with Three Shelves
Located in Sofia, BG
An early 19th century Regency period mahogany waterfall bookcase, having shaped sides and three
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Pair of Gillows Antique Quality Satinwood Waterfall Bookcases
Located in Suffolk, GB
Rare pair of Gillows antique quality satinwood waterfall bookcases having the original brass
Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century English Regency Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An English Regency Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase With Inlaid Ebony Detailing. An open bookcase with
Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Vintage Georgian Revival Mahogany Waterfall Bookcases Wall Shelves
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Quality Pair of Vintage Georgian Revival Mahogany Waterfall Bookcases – 20th Century A charming
Category

20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase Wall Shelves
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase Wall Shelves – Fine Quality & Elegant Design A
Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Antique vintage late 20th Century large mahogany waterfall bookcase
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique vintage late 20th Century large mahogany waterfall bookcase. Solid, with no loose joints
Category

1990s Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Regency Rosewood Waterfall Bookcase with Drawers
Located in Glasgow, GB
Furnish your home with timeless elegance – introducing our antique Regency rosewood waterfall
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

PAIR OF ViNTAGE ENGLISH FLAMED HARDWOOD WATERFALL BOOKCASES WITH CUPBOARD BASES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
vintage Flamed Mahogany waterfall bookcases with single drawers and cupboard bases Please note the
Category

20th Century English Country Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

English 1850s Faux-Painted Waterfall Bookcase with Gilt Accents and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English faux-painted waterfall bookcase from the mid-19th century, with gilded accents and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Arts & Crafts Moorish Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet by Shapland & Petter
By Shapland & Petter
Located in Glasgow, GB
An Arts & Crafts mahogany waterfall bookcase cabinet by Shapland & Petter of Barnstaple, featuring
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Moorish Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Large Quality C1900 Painted Oak Waterfall Bookcase with Shelves
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Large Quality C1900 Painted Oak Waterfall Bookcase with Shelves. A rare decorative find
Category

Antique Early 1900s Bookcases

Materials

Oak

19th Century Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant open bookcase from the second half of the 19th century from England called waterfall or
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase
19th Century Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase
H 59.06 in W 31.11 in D 12.21 in
PAIR OF SUPER RARE ANTIQUE REGENCY HAND PAINTED SHERATON WATERFALL BOOKCASEs
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
pair of original Regency circa 1810-1820 Waterfall bookcases with drawers to the base and period
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Oak

PAIR OF ORIGINAL ANTIQUE REGENCY CiRCA 1815 DWARF OPEN WATERFALL BOOKCASES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
what’s known as waterfall bookcases because they cascade in size from small to large top to bottom. The
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Art Deco Golden Oak Waterfall Bookcase The Bookcase is tall
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Golden Oak Waterfall Bookcase The Bookcase is tall made up from 4 sections, this is a
Category

Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Shelves

Materials

Oak

Early 19th c. English Painted Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good English open bookcase cabinet in original mustard paint, the waterfall scalloped sides with
Category

Antique 1840s English William IV Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Globe Wernicke Waterfall Bookcase In Light Oak - 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
- Early 20th century from England rare bookcase called waterfall since the elements have different depths
Category

Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Pair of Mahogany Waterfall Bookcases by Gillows of Lancaster
Located in London, GB
, brass caps and casters. The pair of bookcases have recessed reeded columns in the Pompeian manner and
Category

Antique Early 1800s Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Large Solid Oak Hand Painted Waterfall Bookcase Bookshelf Plant Display
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very large Antique circa 1900 waterfall bookshelf with
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Pair of 19th Century Regency Mahogany Waterfall Bookcases
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
Regency mahogany waterfall open bookcases, with low gallery to the top shelf and bow centre section, above
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

IMPORTANT PAIR OF 2.1 METER TALL REGENCY HARDWOOD WATERFALL LiBRARY BOOKCASES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
seen in real life a full sized waterfall bookcase, usually they are dwarf in size meaning around one
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood, Pine

Stunning Pair of Flamed Hardwood Dwarf Waterfall Open Library Bookcases Cupboard
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
what’s known as waterfall bookcases because they cascade in size from small to large top to bottom. In
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Irish Regency Bookcase by Williams & Gibton of Dublin, Ireland
By Williams & Gibton
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Irish late Regency early William IV mahogany freestanding double waterfall bookcase
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Irish Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Waterfall Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
This Waterfall Mahogany Bookcase bookcase from Niagara Furniture takes its “waterfall” name from
Category

2010s American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Waterfall Mahogany Bookcase
Waterfall Mahogany Bookcase
H 58 in W 33 in D 17 in
Edwardian Mahogany Waterfall Cupboard Bookcase
Located in Altrincham, GB
Edwardian mahogany, satinwood and marquetry waterfall cupboard bookcase - the two-shelf upper
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Bunny Williams Home Pencil Stripe Etagere
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
One of Bunny’s favorite recent finds was an antique, hand-painted waterfall bookcase, which
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Bunny Williams Home Pencil Stripe Etagere
Bunny Williams Home Pencil Stripe Etagere
H 52.5 in W 36.75 in D 15 in
Restored Rare Art Deco Waterfall Rattan & Mahogany Dresser/Bookcase Hutch
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored 7-foot tall bespoke Art Deco rattan bookcase/storage blends style with
Category

Vintage 1930s American Dry Bars

Materials

Rattan

Chippendale Waterfall Shelves
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An exceptional Chippendale mahogany three drawer hanging waterfall shelves/bookcase with fine
Category

Antique 18th Century British Neoclassical Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Waterfall Shelves
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 5.91 in
Modernist Burl wood Cabinet
Located in Denton, TX
Birdseye maple waterfall cabinet /bookcase with multiple enclosed cabinets and open shelves. This
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Oak

Modernist Burl wood Cabinet
Modernist Burl wood Cabinet
H 68 in W 82 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Contemporary Waterfall Bookcases
Located in Froxfield, Wiltshire
A pair of contemporary ebonized waterfall bookcases in the style of George III, with brass carry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British George III Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Pair of Contemporary Waterfall Bookcases
Pair of Contemporary Waterfall Bookcases
H 51.97 in W 27.17 in D 13.78 in
Substantial English Oak Waterfall Bookcase
Located in London, GB
Large early 20th-century good quality four-tier oak waterfall bookcase in the Arts and Crafts style
Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Substantial English Oak Waterfall Bookcase
Substantial English Oak Waterfall Bookcase
H 64.97 in W 68.9 in D 15.36 in
Pair of Ebonized Waterfall Bookcases
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
A rare pair of ebonized pine waterfall bookcases, in the Regency manner. Standing on tapered legs
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Pair of Ebonized Waterfall Bookcases
Pair of Ebonized Waterfall Bookcases
H 41.74 in W 17.92 in D 10.24 in
Victorian Style Waterfall Bookcase or Dresser
Located in Nettlebed, Oxfordshire
A cerejeira veneered and mahogany waterfall bookcase, the upper serpentine frame with three fixed
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Vietnamese Victorian Bookcases

Victorian Style Waterfall Bookcase or Dresser
H 72.05 in W 58.27 in D 20.08 in
George III Sheraton Period Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Salisbury, GB
A fine George III Sheraton period mahogany waterfall bookcase. Line inlaid, the door with cross
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Bookcases

Fine Regency Period Campaign Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Wiltshire, GB
A fine regency period campaign waterfall bookcase. The legs unscrew for transportation Measures
Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Carved and Gilded Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Mid Victorian carved and gilded walnut waterfall bookcase, circa 1850. With solid walnut top and
Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Carved and Gilded Waterfall Bookcase
Victorian Carved and Gilded Waterfall Bookcase
H 46.46 in W 57.09 in D 13.39 in
Victorian Oak Waterfall Bookcase in the Manner of Richard Bridgens
By Richard Bridgens
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Victorian oak waterfall bookcase in the manner of Richard Bridgens, circa 19th century. The
Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique Retro Mahogany Open Waterfall Bookcase Remploy
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique mahogany open waterfall bookcase Remploy. Dates from the 1960s or 1970s. Hardwood
Category

Vintage 1960s British Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood, Mahogany, Plywood

Early 19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The rosewood veneered waterfall bookcase sits above a single full length drawer with brass handles
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Faux Rosewood Waterfall Bookcase, The Doors With Faux Silk Decorated Panels. Circa 1815
Located in Avington, Hampshire
Regency faux rosewood waterfall bookcase, the doors with faux silk decorated panels. Circa 1815
Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Bookcases

English Benchmade Pair of Painted Waterfall Bookcases, can be to your dimensions
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Pair of painted waterfall bookcases We commissioned a semi-retired cabinetmaker to make this pair
Category

2010s English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Georgian Chinoisserie Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
Nicely graduated mahogany Georgian bookcase with later chinoisserie decoration. 3 shelves with 2
Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Mahogany Waterfall Open Bookcase
Located in Wakefield, GB
Offered for sale is this mahogany waterfall bookcase. Made from solid mahogany. Small raised
Category

Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Waterfall Open Bookcase of Freestanding Form
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Good Regency mahogany waterfall open bookcase of freestanding form; the front of the bookcase with
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
English waterfall bookcase c.1790 scraped back to original decoration (handles early 20th century
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases

Waterfall Bookcase
Waterfall Bookcase
H 54.73 in D 14.97 in
English Painted Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
English painted waterfall bookcase on castors with one drawer.
Category

Antique 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Wood

English Painted Waterfall Bookcase
English Painted Waterfall Bookcase
H 48.75 in W 20 in D 10.5 in
Regency Breakfront Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency black painted and swag and bowknot decorated breakfront waterfall bookcase, with
Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Regency Breakfront Waterfall Bookcase
Regency Breakfront Waterfall Bookcase
H 53 in W 54 in D 13.5 in
Antique mahogany waterfall bookcase
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A well drawn Georgian mahogany waterfall bookcase; reeded fronts to the shelf section and ebony
Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique mahogany waterfall bookcase
Antique mahogany waterfall bookcase
H 64.5 in W 31.5 in D 12 in
Regency Mahogany Miniature Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Long Island City, NY
Regency mahogany miniature waterfall bookcase with brass gallery and hardware.
Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Regency Rosewood Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Regency style waterfall bookcase, having four graduated tiers. The base fitted with one long draw
Category

Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Regency Bookcases

Regency Rosewood Waterfall Bookcase
Regency Rosewood Waterfall Bookcase
H 46 in W 26 in D 12.5 in
Pair of English Waterfall Bookcases
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of English waterfall bookcases each with one drawer and on castors.
Category

Antique 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Pair of English Waterfall Bookcases
Pair of English Waterfall Bookcases
H 45.25 in W 21.75 in D 12 in
19th century mahogony waterfall bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
A good 19th century mahogony waterfall bookcase, with two drawers beneath and standing on turned
Category

Antique 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th century mahogony waterfall bookcase
19th century mahogony waterfall bookcase
H 40.5 in W 41.25 in D 13.25 in
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Waterfall Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic waterfall bookcase available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every waterfall bookcase was constructed with great care. Find 86 options for an antique or vintage waterfall bookcase now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the waterfall bookcase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A waterfall bookcase, designed in the Regency, Georgian or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one waterfall bookcase that is appealing in its simplicity, but Globe Wernicke, Mario Buatta and Shapland & Petter produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Waterfall Bookcase?

A waterfall bookcase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,165, while the lowest priced sells for $340 and the highest can go for as much as $18,000.

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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