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Premier Empire Libraries
Premier Empire Libraries

Premier Empire Libraries

Unavailable|$60,000 / set

Premier Empire Libraries

Located in Southampton, NY

A pair of mahoganny libraries richly decorated with mercury gilded bronzes.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Bookcases

Fine Quality Regency Period Open Bookcase in Solid Mahogany
Fine Quality Regency Period Open Bookcase in Solid Mahogany

Fine Quality Regency Period Open Bookcase in Solid Mahogany

Located in Madrid, ES

A fine quality Regency period open bookcase in solid mahogany, with three shelves. The supports in

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

Empire Period Metamorphic Cabinet with Concealed Pop-Up Shelf
Empire Period Metamorphic Cabinet with Concealed Pop-Up Shelf

Empire Period Metamorphic Cabinet with Concealed Pop-Up Shelf

Located in Vancouver, BC

Empire period metamorphic cabinet/bookcase. Country: France. Period: circa 1815. Price: $ 4900

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Antique 1810s French Empire Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Bookcase
French Empire Bookcase

French Empire Bookcase

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A mid-19th century French two-door bookcase in flame mahogany, with five adjustable shelves, circa

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique French Empire Bookcase
Antique French Empire Bookcase

Antique French Empire Bookcase

Located in Austin, TX

A spectacular piece with an amazing display of finely cast and gilded bronze ornamentation dedicated to Minerva and Athena the Greek and Roman goddesses of wisdom, courage, inspirati...

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Antique Early 1900s French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Empire Bookcase
19th Century French Empire Bookcase

19th Century French Empire Bookcase

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Stunning 19th Century Empire bookcase. With ormolu mounts featuring winged eagles and bronze ball

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Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Bookcase Mahogany Open Front
French Empire Bookcase Mahogany Open Front

French Empire Bookcase Mahogany Open Front

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous French Empire style mahogany open bookcase Circa 1920 This bookcase stands upon bracket

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Vintage 1920s French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century French Empire Bookcase Bibliotheque
Early 20th Century French Empire Bookcase Bibliotheque

Early 20th Century French Empire Bookcase Bibliotheque

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

French Empire three-door bookcase with two doors in flame mahogany flanking a center door with gilt

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Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Bookcases

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Bookcase Open Antique Mahogany 1890
French Empire Bookcase Open Antique Mahogany 1890

French Empire Bookcase Open Antique Mahogany 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous antique French open front bookcase in mahogany In the Empire manner with ormolu mounts

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Antique 18th Century Bookcases

Materials

Boxwood

French Empire Bookcase Open Antique Mahogany 1890
French Empire Bookcase Open Antique Mahogany 1890

French Empire Bookcase Open Antique Mahogany 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous antique French open front bookcase in mahogany In the Empire manner with ormolu mounts

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Antique 1890s Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th century French Empire bookcase with Classical Gilt Mounts
Early 20th century French Empire bookcase with Classical Gilt Mounts

Early 20th century French Empire bookcase with Classical Gilt Mounts

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

French empire two-door bookcase in mahogany, the doors flanked by classical columns and with an

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Early 20th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Marble

Empire Bookcase, France, 19th Century
Empire Bookcase, France, 19th Century

Empire Bookcase, France, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

French Empire bookcase on tapered feet with brass sabots, brass inlays and three-quarter glazed

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique French Empire Mahogany Bookcase With Mounted Ormolu
Antique French Empire Mahogany Bookcase With Mounted Ormolu

Antique French Empire Mahogany Bookcase With Mounted Ormolu

By Herter Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful antique French Empire bookcase or display cabinet In the manner of Herter Brothers

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Antique 19th Century American Empire Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique French Empire Mahogany Double Bookcases With Mounted Ormolu, Pair
Antique French Empire Mahogany Double Bookcases With Mounted Ormolu, Pair

Antique French Empire Mahogany Double Bookcases With Mounted Ormolu, Pair

By Herter Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful pair of antique French Empire bookcases or display cabinets In the manner of Herter

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Antique Late 19th Century American Empire Bookcases

Materials

Brass

French Empire-Revival Bookcase
French Empire-Revival Bookcase

French Empire-Revival Bookcase

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A top-quality French Empire-Revival bookcase in ‘plum pudding’ mahogany, the central glass doors

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Antique Early 1900s French Empire Revival Bookcases

Materials

Brass

French Empire Mahogany Bookcase
French Empire Mahogany Bookcase

French Empire Mahogany Bookcase

Located in Essex, MA

With rectangular white and gray marble top over a divided bookshelf with two shelves flanked by columns with gilt bronze capitols, plinth base.

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Antique 1810s French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Cuban Mahogany Bookcase
French Empire Cuban Mahogany Bookcase

French Empire Cuban Mahogany Bookcase

Located in Austin, TX

Grand bookcase from France in the Empire style. This piece is made of Cuban flamed mahogany and

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Antique Early 1900s French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

Ebonized French Empire Style Bookcase
Ebonized French Empire Style Bookcase

Ebonized French Empire Style Bookcase

Located in Austin, TX

French Empire style ebonized bookcase made of solid mahogany. This antique piece features an open

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Early 20th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Brass

French Empire Style Ebonized Bookcase
French Empire Style Ebonized Bookcase

French Empire Style Ebonized Bookcase

Located in Austin, TX

French Empire style ebonized bookcase made of solid mahogany. Finished a high luster French polish

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Vintage 1930s French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Brass

French Empire Style Ebonized Bookcase
French Empire Style Ebonized Bookcase

French Empire Style Ebonized Bookcase

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This handsome Empire style open book shelf has a recent ebonized finish. This antique has the

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Country French Empire Style Fruitwood Bookcase
Country French Empire Style Fruitwood Bookcase

Country French Empire Style Fruitwood Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

emulate the styles most popular with the royal court or Empire, this Country French Empire style bookcase

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Antique 1880s French Empire Bookcases

French Empire Mahogany Bookcase or Cabinet
French Empire Mahogany Bookcase or Cabinet

French Empire Mahogany Bookcase or Cabinet

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An unusually-narrow French Empire style single-door bookcase or cabinet, the case veneered in

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Antique Early 1900s French Empire Bookcases

French Empire Mahogany Bookcase, circa 1840
French Empire Mahogany Bookcase, circa 1840

French Empire Mahogany Bookcase, circa 1840

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A simple French Empire two-door bookcase in mahogany, with adjustable shelves and cross-pattern to

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Antique 1840s French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Empire Mahogany Bookcase

19th Century French Empire Mahogany Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

Superb 19th century French Empire mahogany bookcase or vitrine cabinet with an inset lower drawer

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Empire Style French Antique Walnut Bookcase
Empire Style French Antique Walnut Bookcase

Empire Style French Antique Walnut Bookcase

Located in Austin, TX

Empire style French bookcase made of solid walnut and featuring charming detached columns with

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

Vintage French Empire-Style Mahogany Bookcase
Vintage French Empire-Style Mahogany Bookcase

Vintage French Empire-Style Mahogany Bookcase

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A solid mahogany, French vintage eight-door Empire-style bookcase, the upper section with four

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Mid-20th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage French Flame Mahogany Empire Bookcase
Vintage French Flame Mahogany Empire Bookcase

Vintage French Flame Mahogany Empire Bookcase

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A vintage French Empire mahogany bookcase, the upper section with glass door flanked by a pair of

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Mid-20th Century French Empire Revival Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Empire Display Cabinet Bookcase
19th Century French Empire Display Cabinet Bookcase

19th Century French Empire Display Cabinet Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

Particularly fine quality 19th century French Empire mahogany display cabinet or bibliotheque

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Antique 1870s French Empire Bookcases

Pair of French Empire Mahogany Open Bookcases
Pair of French Empire Mahogany Open Bookcases

Pair of French Empire Mahogany Open Bookcases

Located in Cheshire, GB

Pair of French Empire style mahogany open bookcases the rectangular tops supported by turned

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Bookcase in Empire style, France, around 1860.
Bookcase in Empire style, France, around 1860.

Bookcase in Empire style, France, around 1860.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique bookcase in Empire style from the mid-19th century, France. Furniture in very good

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Antique 1860s French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Empire Period Ebonized Bookcase
19th Century French Empire Period Ebonized Bookcase

19th Century French Empire Period Ebonized Bookcase

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Great quality early 19th century ebonised French Empire period bookcase. Having a moulded cornice

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Wood

French Empire Style Rosewood Bookcase
French Empire Style Rosewood Bookcase

French Empire Style Rosewood Bookcase

Located in Stamford, CT

Beautiful French Empire style rosewood bookcase, late 19th century, the squared top with molded

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Antique 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

Empire Mahogany Bookcase
Empire Mahogany Bookcase

Empire Mahogany Bookcase

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Mahogany small scale Empire period bibliothèque with half columns, c. 1800-1815. Original bronze

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Empire Mahogany Bookcase
Empire Mahogany Bookcase

Empire Mahogany Bookcase

Located in New York, NY

Empire mahogany bookcase, French, circa 1815. Measures: 39 1/4 x 63 1/2 x 19 1/8 inches. With

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

Mid-20th Century, French, Empire Mahogany Bookcase
Mid-20th Century, French, Empire Mahogany Bookcase

Mid-20th Century, French, Empire Mahogany Bookcase

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

In gorgeous original condition a superior Empire mahogany bookcase with gilt mounts. 20th Century

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Mid-20th Century French Empire Revival Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Bookcase, France, circa 1850, After Renovation
Empire Bookcase, France, circa 1850, After Renovation

Empire Bookcase, France, circa 1850, After Renovation

Located in Chorzów, PL

Historic Empire-style library from the mid-19th century. This elegant Empire style piece of

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Antique 1850s French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Empire Mahogany Open Bookcase
19th Century French Empire Mahogany Open Bookcase

19th Century French Empire Mahogany Open Bookcase

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good quality bookcase, circa 1890. Good colour. 4 shelves. Adorned with original brass mounts

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Empire Style Petite Bookcase
French 19th Century Empire Style Petite Bookcase

French 19th Century Empire Style Petite Bookcase

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A handsome petite Empire style bookcase from France, circa 1850. Crafted from warm and patinated

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Antique Bookcase Second Empire Bibliotheque Cabinet
French Antique Bookcase Second Empire Bibliotheque Cabinet

French Antique Bookcase Second Empire Bibliotheque Cabinet

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Simply stunning French Second Empire bibliotheque We date this to circa 1880 Great look to this

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Antique 1880s Empire Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

French Period Empire Glass Fronted Bookcase
French Period Empire Glass Fronted Bookcase

French Period Empire Glass Fronted Bookcase

Located in Round Top, TX

A stunning 19th century French Empire period bookcase constructed from mahogany. The large-scale

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Style Mahogany Bookcase, Probably, France, circa 1900
Empire Style Mahogany Bookcase, Probably, France, circa 1900

Empire Style Mahogany Bookcase, Probably, France, circa 1900

Located in Greding, DE

Large three-door bookcase in mahogany veneer standing on square pointed feet with brass sabots. The

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Antique Early 1900s French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Ebonised French Empire Period Bookcase
Early 19th Century Ebonised French Empire Period Bookcase

Early 19th Century Ebonised French Empire Period Bookcase

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Great quality, early 19th Century, ebonised French empire period bookcase. Having a moulded cornice

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Antique 19th Century Empire Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Empire Style Mahogany Bookcase
Empire Style Mahogany Bookcase

Empire Style Mahogany Bookcase

Located in Marseille, FR

Empire style display cabinet with mahogany griffins and gilded bronzes of dimension height 170 cm

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Early 20th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Bookcase in Empire style, France, around 1860. After renovation.
Bookcase in Empire style, France, around 1860. After renovation.

Bookcase in Empire style, France, around 1860. After renovation.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique bookcase in Empire style from the mid-19th century, France. Furniture in very good

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Antique 1860s French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century Pair of French Empire Period Bookcases
Early 19th Century Pair of French Empire Period Bookcases

Early 19th Century Pair of French Empire Period Bookcases

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Pair of quality early 19th century French empire period bookcases in beautiful flamed mahogany

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique French Empire 4 Door Mahogany Bookcase, 19th Century
Antique French Empire 4 Door Mahogany Bookcase, 19th Century

Antique French Empire 4 Door Mahogany Bookcase, 19th Century

By Mercier Freres

Located in London, GB

This is a superb antique French Empire Acajou Mouchete mahogany bookcase / Bibliotheque by the

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Antique 1880s French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

SATURDAY SALE Impressive  French 1st  Empire Bookcase
SATURDAY SALE Impressive  French 1st  Empire Bookcase

SATURDAY SALE Impressive French 1st Empire Bookcase

Located in Miami, FL

Impressive and unusual French 1st Empire period bookcase.Mahogany 2 doors with original glass,2

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Antique 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Napoleon III Empire Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet
19th Century French Napoleon III Empire Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet

19th Century French Napoleon III Empire Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet

Located in London, GB

This is a spectacular large exceptional quality antique French Napoleon III Empire Flame mahogany

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Antique 1870s French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Empire Mahogany Bookcase c.1820
Antique French Empire Mahogany Bookcase c.1820

Antique French Empire Mahogany Bookcase c.1820

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique French Empire mahogany bookcase with fabulous ormolu mounts, circa 1820

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Antique 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Ormolu

Empire Bookcase, Cherry Wood and Brass, France circa 1810
Empire Bookcase, Cherry Wood and Brass, France circa 1810

Empire Bookcase, Cherry Wood and Brass, France circa 1810

Located in Regensburg, DE

Elegant neoclassical Empire period Bookcase / Showcase / Library from France about 1810. Two doors

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th century Empire Mahogany Bookcase
19th century Empire Mahogany Bookcase

19th century Empire Mahogany Bookcase

Located in Stockholm, SE

A very nice directoire/empire mahogany bookcase from around 1800 or early 19th century. The

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Empire Style Solid Walnut Bibliotheque or Bookcase
19th Century French Empire Style Solid Walnut Bibliotheque or Bookcase

19th Century French Empire Style Solid Walnut Bibliotheque or Bookcase

Located in Birmingham, AL

An impressive 19th century French Empire style bibliotheque handcrafted from select French walnut

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Bibliothèque Bookcase in the Empire Taste
19th Century French Bibliothèque Bookcase in the Empire Taste

19th Century French Bibliothèque Bookcase in the Empire Taste

Located in London, GB

A very fine Bibliothèque in the Empire taste Constructed in splendid book matched Cuban mahogany

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Influenced, Mahogany Open Bookcases
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Influenced, Mahogany Open Bookcases

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Influenced, Mahogany Open Bookcases

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine pair of empire influenced bookcases circa 1890. 6 adjustable shelves on each bookcase

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

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French Empire Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the French empire bookcase you’re looking for. Each French empire bookcase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French empire bookcase, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A French empire bookcase, designed in the Empire style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French empire bookcase over the years, but those crafted by Antoine Krieger and Maison Jansen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a French Empire Bookcase?

The average selling price for a French empire bookcase at 1stDibs is $6,645, while they’re typically $1,167 on the low end and $182,363 for the highest priced.

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.

Questions About French Empire Bookcase
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    The Classical world is primarily what influenced French Empire furniture. Greek and Roman motifs appear on many pieces. In addition, the opulence of Egyptian furniture inspired furniture makers active during the period. On 1stDibs, shop a range of French Empire furniture.

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