French Bleached Bookcase
18th Century French Bleached Oak Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Monumental 18th C French bleached oak bookcase. 1780.
Reference: 7545
Dimensions
122.5
Category
Antique 18th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Oak
1880's Bleached / Carved Oak French Bookcase
Located in Houston, TX
This late 1800s French carved and bleached oak bookcase is a testament to exquisite craftsmanship
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Directoire Bleached Oak Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century French Directoire bleached oak bookcase with two drawers and brass hardware. Sliding
Category
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Wonderful French Bleached Oak Library Bookcase
Located in Seaford, GB
An amazing French Oak Library Bookcase. Lovely style and excellent quality construction, made from
Category
Vintage 1920s French Bookcases
Materials
Oak
French, Bleached Oak Carved Bookcase or Cabinet
Located in Seaford, GB
A rare French carved oak low bookcase. Having 2 glazed doors to the front with 2 drawers above
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Louis XIII Bleached Oak Hunting Buffet Deux Corps/Bookcase
Located in Birmingham, AL
A handsome mid-19th century French Louis XIII style carved hunting buffet deux corps or
Category
Antique 1850s French Louis XIII Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 103 in W 56 in D 22 in
Large French Bleached Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet, circa 1940
Located in Round Top, TX
This impressive oak bookcase has four upper glass paneled cabinet doors and four panel cabinet
Category
Mid-20th Century French Country Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
French Bleached Oak Large Bookcase Display Cabinet, circa 1920
Located in Round Top, TX
This large bleached oak bookcase is statuesque in size and is impressive with turned columns and 3
Category
Early 20th Century French Country Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Large Bleached Oak French Gothic Bookcase Display Cabinet, circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
This large bleached oak bookcase has intricate details such as the gothic trim that accents the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Large 19th Century French Bleached Oak Display Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine large scale 19th century French bleached oak display cabinet. Nice carvings and beautiful
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Rustic Antique Blond Oak Bookcase with Glazed Doors
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Wide Bookcase of 413 cm wide and only 229 cm high, high quality bleached Oak Wood
Category
Early 20th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Oak
20th Century Belgian Oak Bookcase, Set of Four
Located in High Point, NC
This set of four oak cabinets provides an accommodating storage solution with a vintage elegance. Built in Belgium in the 20th Century, paneled cupboards and scrolled cabriole feet f...
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian French Provincial Bookcases
Materials
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Solid Cherry Wood Straight Bookcase, 3 Modules
Located in Landivy, FR
takes place in France.
The modules used for this bookcase are:
- 1 central module of 140 cm with 2
Category
2010s French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Materials
Cherry, Oak
Collector's Bookshelf with glass and wooden doors in French oak, France
By Christophe Lecomte
Located in Landivy, FR
SIENNA Collection
This bookcase is part of the contemporary collection SIENNA designed by
Category
2010s French Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Glass, Wood
H 70.87 in W 48.82 in D 15.75 in
Brutalist Cabinet from France from Around 1960
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Region,
beautiful bleached Walnut with a great shine and patina,
classical Diamond and Square
Category
Vintage 1960s Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Antique Louis Philippe Bibliothèque in Stripped Walnut, Original Glass, C. 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
bibliothèque was hand-carved in France, circa 1850. The finish on the walnut has been stripped more recently
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
H 105 in W 81.25 in D 22.875 in
Imposing French Bleached Oak Cabinet
Located in Port Chester, NY
An elegant Belle Epoque oak bookcase, bleached for a clean and modern look. Top and bottom
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Oak
C19th Pine Two Door French Cabinet/Bookcase with Glazed Astragal Detail
Located in London, GB
or as a bookcase.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Cabinets
Materials
Pine
H 111.82 in W 46.07 in D 15.36 in
Antique French Bookcase or Cabinet in Limed White Oak Older Restoration c1800's
Located in Chicago, IL
of this Antique French Bookcase. Fully adjustable shelves, with wooden peg construction. The Limed
Category
Antique 1890s French Country Cabinets
Materials
Steel
H 96 in W 151.75 in D 24.5 in
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French Breakfront Library or Cupboard Cabinet
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Located in London, GB
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19th Century French Bleached Oak Bookcase
Located in High Point, NC
Crafted out of high-quality European oak, this 19th-century French bookcase stands on a solid
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Oak
French Bleached Oak Bookcase with Carved Detailing
Located in Troy, MI
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Pair of 19th Century Bleached Oak Bookcases
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
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French Bleached Oak Display Cabinet Large Bookcase, circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
This large bleached oak bookcase is statuesque in size. At over 7' tall, the glass door panes add
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Tall Bleached Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet, France circa 1860
Located in Round Top, TX
This large bleached oak bookcase is statuesque in size and detail. At 9.5' tall, the lead panes of
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French Oak Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century French tall bleached oak bookcase. 1820. Fully adjustable top shelves.
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French Oak Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Impressive French bleached oak bookcase, 19th century. Fully adjustable shelves in the top and
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Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
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Antique 9' Tall Carved Bleached Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet from France
Located in Round Top, TX
statuesque bookcase from France. The oak has been bleached, giving it a fresh look for today's modern home
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases
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Wood, Oak
Large Bleached Oak Bookcase With Adjustable Shelves, France circa 1900-20
Located in Round Top, TX
and five panel cabinet doors below.
The French oak has been bleached creating a fresh, lighter finish
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Early 20th Century French Country Bookcases
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Glass, Oak
H 110.25 in W 104 in D 19 in
French Bleached Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet With Adjustable Shelves, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
bookcase from France.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Bookcases
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Glass, Oak
H 100 in W 104.25 in D 22 in
1900s French Oak Bookcase
Located in High Point, NC
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Bookcases
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Pretty pair of narrow French bleached oak bookcases, 1890.
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29.5 inches (75 cms
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French Walnut Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Superb antique French bleached walnut bookcase, 1860
Internal depth:
Upper section - 11.5
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Antique Early 19th Century French Bookcases
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Located in Chicago, IL
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18th Century French Bleached Oak Bibliotheque with Chicken Wire Panels
Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in Carmine, TX
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Located in Houston, TX
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French Library Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
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73 inches (185 cms
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Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases
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French Bleached Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French bleached bookcase for your home. Each French bleached bookcase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and glass. Find 15 options for an antique or vintage French bleached bookcase now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the French bleached 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 French bleached bookcase made by Empire designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. A well-made French bleached bookcase has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Christophe Lecomte are consistently popular.
How Much is a French Bleached Bookcase?
A French bleached bookcase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $8,260, while the lowest priced sells for $1,970 and the highest can go for as much as $55,000.
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.
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