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Book Case - Shelving Unit
Located in Hellerup, DK
Cool vintage tall chrome book case from 1960-1970s. There are 4 smoke colored glass shelves and 1
Category
Vintage 1960s French Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Directoire cylinder desk with a book case on top, France 1800
Located in Leimen, DE
Directoire cylinder desk with a book case on top, France 1800, mahogany veneer. The desk has its
Category
Antique 1790s French Directoire Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Double Glass Doors French Inlayed Marble Top Curio Cabinet Book Case MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Double Glass Doors French Inlayed Marble Top Curio Cabinet Book Case MINT
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Materials
Marble
$4,140
H 62 in W 40 in D 14 in
French Louis 15 Ash Book Case Vitrine Armoire Mid-18th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French armoire vitrine bookcase of the Louis 15 period.
Glasse, ash & iron. The back and shelves of
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Iron
$5,822
H 88.98 in W 65.36 in D 20.08 in
Antique French Renaissance Revival Chestnut Step Back Book Case c. Mid 19th C.
Located in Westfield, MA
This mid-19th century French Renaissance Revival step-back bookcase exemplifies the grandeur and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Bookcases
Materials
Chestnut
$3,650
H 91 in W 50 in D 22 in
1950's Stitched leather book case by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's stitched leather book case with slate shelves
France
Category
Vintage 1950s French Bookcases
Materials
Slate, Metal
1950's Stitched Leather Book Case by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's little book case designed by Jacques Adnet
Stitched leather, metal and ceramic.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Bronze
19th Century Walnut Bibus or Book Case with Marble Top
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
-century French furniture, making it not only a practical choice but also a tasteful addition to both
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Claude Vassal French 50s Book shelf Cabinet
By Claude Vassal
Located in Westport, CT
Claude Vassal Rare and Unusual 1950's Tall Multiple Colored Glass panel Cabinet Book shelf Unit
77
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
French Empire Secretaire À Abattant With Faux Book Front
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Tall French Empire secretaire à abattant featuring a drop-front writing surface and faux book
Category
Early 20th Century French Secretaires
Materials
Stone
Early 20th Century French Book Shelve - Wood with Copper Trims
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful wooden book shelve, made of solid wood and copper inlaid trims.
The shelve is
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century French Restauration Period Book Matched Walnut Buffet
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early nineteenth century French Restauration period buffet or sideboard originally belonged to
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Buffets
Materials
Iron
$3,495
H 38 in W 47.5 in D 22.25 in
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Style Book Matched Walnut Sideboard
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Louis Philippe style enfilade or sideboard is constructed of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Sideboards
Materials
Iron
$4,500
H 42.5 in W 77.75 in D 21.75 in
French Napoléon III 1870s Faux Book Rosewood Credenza with Ionic Half Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period faux book rosewood credenza from the late 19th century, with marble
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Marble
$7,200
H 36.75 in W 40.75 in D 14.75 in
19th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Rosewood Cabinet with "Faux-Book" Door
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a powder room, an entry or hallway with this elegant antique cabinet. Crafted in France
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$1,200
H 44 in W 16 in D 11 in
20th Century French Bamboo Book Shelving - Vintage Wall Rack, Unit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern French shelving made of handcrafted bamboo, in good
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo
19th Century French Walnut Library Ladder - Antique Book Shelf, Rack
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French library ladder in a beautiful weathered condition and in good condition. It can
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
Circa 1880 Antique French Faux Book Front Sideboard Bookcase Italian Marble Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
with Italian Carrara marble top and leather upholstered, faux book fronted cupboard doors
What a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Sideboards
Materials
Marble
$9,250
H 54.53 in W 67.52 in D 12.8 in
Book Rack by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Black stitched leather book rack.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Bookcases
Materials
Leather
Book Rack by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
1950 wall book rack in black stitched leather by Jacques Adnet.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Bookcases
Materials
Leather
French Louis Philippe Walnut Library Book Armoire with Secret Drawer, circa 1840
Located in Labrit, Landes
French armoire with a brass wire door.
Louis Philippe period cabinet.
Three shelves adjustable
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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
$3,031
H 97.64 in W 44.89 in D 20.48 in
A Pair of French "Faux Book" Tambour Door Petite Side Chests, c. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of side chests, with leather spined faux-book front tambour doors, from the early
Category
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Leather
$4,760 / set
H 29 in W 15 in D 12 in
Vintage Italian Book Form Burl Nightstand Chest of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, TX
23" Vintage Italian Book Form Burl Nightstand Chest of Drawers
Very unusual libro (book style
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Burl
Pierre Chapo Special Black Edition Wall-Mounted Book Shelve B17
By Chapo Creation, Pierre Chapo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Special black edition of B17 wall-mounted book shelve designed by Pierre Chapo, circa 1970 in
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
$17,367
H 72.05 in W 72.05 in D 13.78 in
1970s Pair of Spanish Methacrylate Plexiglass Obelisk Shaped Book Shelves
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s pair of Spanish methacrylate plexiglass obelisk shaped book shelves. Square bases in smoked
Category
Mid-20th Century French Shelves
Materials
Acrylic
$4,193
H 83.86 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Directoire Style Sideboard in Book-matched Walnut & Black Lacquer on Plinth Base
Located in New York, NY
Enhance your living space with this Directoire Style Streamlined Sideboard, crafted in France circa
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Brass
$18,475
H 36.5 in W 76 in D 21 in
Vintage European Primitive Hand Carved Book Shelf With Mortise and Tenon Joints
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage Primitive style hand carved wooden display shelf or bookcase. Origin unknown but likely European. Lovely organic bent supports with mortise and tenon joints and hand chiseled...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Primitive Bookcases
Materials
Wood
$4,200
H 67 in W 56 in D 22 in
Pair of Signed Maison Jansen Marble Top Brass Trimmed Bookcases Book Shelves
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Maison Jansen made some of the world's most chic furniture and designed to replicate the earlier styles of the past and blend them with a more practical design for today. These bookc...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Directoire Bookcases
Materials
Marble
$6,796 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 51.25 in W 45 in D 11.5 in
Mid-Century Modernist Bar Cabinet in Book-Matched Walnut with Inset Glass Pulls
Located in New York, NY
Inset Antiqued mirrored Glass Pulls originates from France, Circa 1950. Features a rectilinear geometric
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Glass, Walnut
$18,475
H 42.25 in W 85 in D 19 in
19th Century Book Matched Burl Walnut Louis Philippe Chest with Marble Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
craftsmanship of the nineteenth century with a facade of book matched burl walnut and solid walnut panel sides
Category
Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$4,200
H 37.75 in W 49 in D 22 in
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Bookcase
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th Century French faux bamboo book case is an uncommon find. The shading of this item makes
Category
Antique 1880s French Bookcases
Materials
Faux Bamboo
18th Cent. Window Frame Front Book Case
By Dagmar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th cent. Parisian window frame-turned-bookcase with original
hardware, case build from reclaimed
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French French Provincial Bookcases
19th Century Painted French Altar with Book Stand
Located in Cardiff, CA
This is a fabulous antique French altar and is Primitive in it's decoration so that can be so
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Paint
Louis Philippe Antique French Painted Mahogany Bibliotheque Display Cabinet Book
Located in Houston, TX
An unusual painted antique French Louis Philippe mahogany bibliotheque display cabinet bookcase
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
$6,438
H 92 in W 48 in D 20.5 in
Late 19th Century French Book-Matched Figured Walnut Commode
Located in Malvern, Victoria
Stunning late 19th century French book-matched figured walnut and beautifully inlaid commode
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Three Tier Industrial Book Stand
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed vintage steel shelving from France. One of a kind.
Category
20th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Book Match Veneer Vitrine, Art Deco
Located in Oakland, CA
bakelite handles and the iconic art deco zig zag detail in each corner and you will see what makes French
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Isadora Duncan, a Book with 72 Plates after José Clara Drawings
By Jose Clara
Located in Janvry, Essonne
A book edited in 1928, after Isadora Duncan's death, by Rieder editions.
This books includes a
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Paper
French Bibliotheque "Bookcase, " Handmade in Wood, circa 1880s, Paris
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
A French Bibliotheque "Book-Case" handmade in wood circa 1880s from Paris, France. Great quality of
Category
Antique 19th Century French Country Bookcases
Materials
Wood
$3,600
H 88.19 in W 68.71 in D 13.78 in
Unusual French Book Case
Located in Buchanan, NY
Very tall 10ft)and narrow bookcase, French mid 19th Century. Original off white painted finish with
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Glass
Mahogany Revolving Book Case, France, 1950s
By John Danner Co.
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very attractive book mill. Solid mahogany tops, comes with round brass rods. Rotatable,
France
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
French Open Book Case with a Marble top
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Open Book Case with a Marble top
This charming shelf unit has a marble top with a brass
Category
Antique 19th Century French Provincial Shelves
Materials
Marble
French Rustic Pine Book Case / Tableware Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This French country book case was made circa 1930s from pine. It features two glass doors with
Category
Vintage 1930s Industrial Vitrines
Materials
Pine
Charles Dudouyt Book Case / Vitrine
Located in Miami, FL
half round bronze elements . The assimetric base supports the book case which stands on a round
Category
20th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Small Stained Walnut Two Shelf Book Case
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th century small stained walnut two shelf book case.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Jean Royere style vitrine/ book case
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful, large cupboard/cabinet/bookcase from France. The design is in the style of of Royere
Category
Vintage 1940s French Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Vintage Corten steel shelves book case
Located in London, GB
America.
Origin: France
Period: Circa 1990's
Dimensions: L150 x H100 x D25cm
Condition: Vintage
Category
Late 20th Century French Shelves
Materials
Steel
Steel tambour roll-front book case
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Impressive steel cabinet with unusual tambour front. Rolls up and down easily. 16 compartments.
Category
Early 20th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Book Case in the Style of Paul Evans
Located in Stratford, CT
A very unique book case with low-relief sculptural decorations covering every surface throughout
Category
20th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Glass
Stiched Leather and Oak Book Case Rack by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Montreal, QC
Stiched leather and oak book case rack by Jacques Adnet.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Bookcases
Materials
Oak
French Faux Book Cabinet with Tambour Slide
Located in Milford, NH
Marble-top French book cabinet circa 1900-1910 with book bindings encased in glass in upper door
Category
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Marble
French Arts & Crafts Four Shelf Book Stand
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French Arts & Crafts four-shelf book stand.
Category
Early 20th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Mahogany Revolving Book Stand
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic and fun mahogany revolving bookcase, made in France circa 1870. The antique bookcase
Category
Antique 19th Century French Other Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
1970s French Book Shelf by Guy Lefèvre
By Guy Lefevre
Located in Buchanan, NY
Very rare Guy Lefèvre book shelf made of lacquered wood and brushed steel.
Also available and
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Pair, Antique Tall Blue Painted Book Case Display Cabinets with Glass Doors from
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of stunning painted pine bookcases from the Department of Justice in Paris, France.
Over 8 1
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
$31,250 / set
H 104 in W 59.75 in D 22.25 in
Extraordinary Ebonized Antique French Louis Philippe Book Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
Phenomenal original antique French Louis Philippe cabinet, bibliotheque or showcase. This fine
Category
Antique 1870s French French Provincial Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
French 1950's Oak Veneer Book Shelves Pair
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair 1950's French oak veneer bookshelves with adjustable shelves.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Book Shelf From France, circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Midcentury book shelf from France, circa 1960. Nice petite version in solid elm. Light wear and
Category
Vintage 1960s Shelves
Materials
Elm
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French Book Cases For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of French book cases available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct French book cases — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. French book cases have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. French book cases made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many French book cases are appealing in their simplicity, but Pierre Chapo, Jacques Adnet and Cristalleries De Baccarat produced popular French book cases that are worth a look.
How Much are French Book Cases?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $5,971, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $15,675,000 highest priced.
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.
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