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French Empire Bookcases Set of 2
Located in Pomona, CA
A pair of French Empire bookcases / China cabinets. Ebonized side pillars with brass capitals. Gilt
Category
Vintage 1950s American Empire Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Glass
French Empire Bookcase in Walnut
Located in Doylestown, PA
An early 19th century French provincial biblioteque in walnut, with upper case with adjustable
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
French Empire Bookcase - Walnut Open Front Cabinet
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Sumptuous French Empire style bookcase and cabinet in walnut
Hope the photos do this stunning
Category
Vintage 1980s Empire Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Pair French Empire Bookcases in Manner of Jacob Desmalter
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in New York, NY
Our magnificent pair of bibliotheques in the manner of the French master cabinet maker, François
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Revival Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
Bookcase Empire Mahogany Veneer Sessile Oak France Early 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
French Empire bookcase, supported by feet, the front ones vase shaped. There are two panelled doors
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
H 110.24 in W 46.46 in D 24.02 in
Rare French Empire Mahogany Bookcase Library Jacob Desmalter
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Large and very unusual French Empire bookcase in beautifully figured mahogany veneer. Four glazed
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
French Empire 19th Century Walnut Bookcase-Cabinet
Located in Troy, NY
Small French Empire bookcase/cabinet with framed glazed sides, featuring a molded wooden elongated
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French Empire Style Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire-style (19th Century) mahogany bookcase cabinet with bronze trim and 2 glass doors.
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
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
Category
Antique 1860s French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Unusual Empire Style Bookcase, France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Quirky and unusual Empire style breakfront bookcase, the wood painted with a faux bois trompe
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Late 19th Century French Empire Library Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Very large French solid mahogany Empire style bookcase with three upper glazed arched doors and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of French Empire Mahogany and Bronze Bookcases
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Empire-style (19th Century) mahogany and bronze trimmed 2 plexiglass door bookcases
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
French Empire Mahogany Bookcase Bibliotheque, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional high quality French Empire style mahogany bookcase - bibliotheque with finely cast
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Ormolu
Grand French Empire Style Bronze Mahogany Bibliotheque Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent French mahogany bibliotheque style bookcase cabinet crafted in the Napoleonic French empire
Category
20th Century French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Bibliotheque or Bookcase
Located in Birmingham, AL
century French Empire period bibliotheque. A grand bookcase such as this one was designed to display fine
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Large Empire Style Mahogany Bookcase from French Chateau
Located in Marseille, FR
Louis XVI and Empire styles. The lower panels are decorated with geometric mahogany veneers, adding a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th century Empire Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very nice directoire/empire mahogany bookcase from around 1800 or early 19th century. The
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Empire Burl Wood Bibliotheque Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1880s
By Louis Majorelle
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique French Empire knockdown bibliotheque bookcase cabinet
In the manner of Louis
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
H 70.5 in W 67.75 in D 17.5 in
Antique French Empire 2 door Walnut Bookcase Bibliotheque 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique French walnut and omolu mounted bookcase / Bibliotheque, dating Circa 1870
Category
Antique 1870s French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 64.57 in W 48.82 in D 17.33 in
Large French Empire Mahogany & Marble Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1900
Large French Empire mahogany & marble bookcase cabinet
W128 x D42 x H234 cm
Base
Category
Early 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Marble
19thc French Large Gilt & Wood Exotic Inlay Bookcase Empire- Burl Wood
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning and Majestic 19thc French Empire Large Bookcase in Exotic Burl Amboyne with Exotic Wood
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Mahogany and Ormolu Bookcase in the Empire Style
By Antoine Krieger
Located in London, GB
An exceptional and fine library breakfront bookcase by Antoine Krieger of Paris
In the Empire
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Ormolu
Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Empire Library Bookcase
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine gilt bronze mounted mahogany Empire library bookcase.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Ormolu
Large Open Bookcase In Oak Empire Style - 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant large open oak bookcase style retour d'égypte (come back from Egypte / Empire) from the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Large Empire Period Bookcase or Church Cupboard
Located in Miami, FL
Great quality late 19th century French Empire period bookcase. Having a moulded cornice above a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut, Pine
Large Empire Danish Glass Cabinet, Bookcase in Mahogany with Bronze Details
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant late Empire 4 doors glass and wood cabinet, bookcase in mahogany.
Pair of locking paned
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
H 85 in W 43.5 in D 19 in
Large low bookcase in Mahogany and mahogany veneer
By Maison Krieger
Located in Paris, FR
Large low bookcase in mahogany and mahogany veneer, opening with two full doors and two central
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Rare and Stunning Empire Mahogany Curved Desk and Bookshelf, 19th Century French
Located in New Orleans, LA
. The inside of the desk is decorated with various Empire designs, including patinated bronze d'ore cats
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Gold
H 105 in W 136 in D 46 in
19th Century French Pinewood Book Shelf - Antique Cupboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Minor fading, scratches due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1830, France.
Shelves: 15
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Pine
French 19thC Empire Revival Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890
French 19thC Empire Revival Mahogany Bookcase
sku 1928
W97 x D34 x H132 cm
Internal
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Antique 19th Century Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Maslow Freen French Empire Style Breakfront Bookcase China Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maslow Freen French Empire style breakfront bookcase China cabinet with brass grill. Item includes
Category
20th Century American Empire Cabinets
Materials
Wood
French Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Bookcase / Display Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A mahogany cabinet decorated with gilded metal mounts constructed in two sections, the upper section with two glazed doors flanked by mahogany columns opens to reveal a fabric lined ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Vitrines
Materials
Mahogany
French 19th-20th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Desk, Bookcase & Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th/20th Century Empire Revival Style Mahogany and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Three-Piece Study
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Antique Early 1900s French Empire Revival Desks
Materials
Bronze
H 70 in W 82 in D 18 in
Maslow Freen French Empire Style Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase China Cabinet
By Maslow Freen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maslow Freen French Empire Style Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase China Cabinet with Brass Grill. Item
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique 1810 France Cast Iron Bookcase Shelves Flowers
Located in Munich, DE
Charming and elegant shelves made out of cast iron. The front of this slim piece of furniture and the struts are decorated with flowers.
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Shelves
Materials
Iron
Antique French Empire Bookcase Cabinet Flame Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Gorgeous French empire antique bookcase or cabinet in flame mahogany.
Hopefully the photos do this
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Antique 1880s French Empire Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
French Empire Painted Bookcase
Located in Encinitas, CA
Painted French Empire bookcase with classical detailing. Ormula mounts on base and crown. Cream
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Neoclassical Mahogany Empire Bookcases
Located in New Haven, CT
This beautiful pair of mahogany Empire bookcases is decorated with gilt bronze mounts portraying
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
Antique French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Display Cabinet / Bookcase
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
Beautiful 19th century French Empire period bookcase, in the classical manner. Embellished in
Category
Antique 1830s French Empire Bookcases
H 80.71 in W 68.9 in D 16.15 in
Pair of French Empire Mahogany Open Bookcases, circa 1880
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Pair of French Empire mahogany open bookcases, circa 1880
A pair of important French empire
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Antique Mahogany French Empire Period Breakfront Bookcase or Bibliotheque
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
Superb quality French Empire period plum pudding mahogany breakfront bookcase. Standing on gilt paw
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
H 78.35 in W 73.23 in D 18.9 in
French Empire Mahogany Open Bookcase of Small Proportion, circa 1820
Located in Salisbury, GB
Fine French Empire mahogany open bookcase with drawer over 3 adjustable shelves, flanked by term
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Empire Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Empire Revival Amboyna Bookcase or Bibioteque
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th c. Empire Revival amboyna biblioteque, the cornice with classical gilt bronze mounts
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Ormolu
Very Large Empire Mahogany Library Bookcase
Located in Fulda, DE
Very large triple breakfront mahogany bookcase from early 19th century. Cornice of moulded section
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
Small Antique French Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
A beautiful small French mahogany secretaire bookcase from the first part of the 19th century
Category
Antique 1840s French Empire Bookcases
French Bibliotheque/Bookcase with Mesh Door, Mid-19th Century
Located in Sheffield, MA
Elegant statement in a tall French bookcase with wooden exterior, painted interior and mesh door
Category
Antique 1860s French Empire Revival Bookcases
Materials
Metal
20th French Showcase Empire Style
Located in Paris, FR
20th French Showcase Empire Style
Category
Early 20th Century Bookcases
French Empire Mahogany and Giltwood Biblioteque
Located in Hollywood, FL
The whole in flame mahogany with Egyptian terms flanking the wire front cabinet doors- the interior later upholstered in red silk and fitted with later glass shelving.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Open Empire Library Case
Located in Brussels & Antwerp, BE
This bookcase in clouded mahogany has three vertical divisions. The architrave and four pilaster
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Pair of French Empire style carved giltwood & painted cabinets
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Empire style carved giltwood & Ivory painted cabinets.
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20th Century French Bookcases
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
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
Located in Vancouver, BC
Empire period metamorphic cabinet/bookcase.
Country: France.
Period: circa 1815.
Price: $ 4900
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
French Empire Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A mid-19th century French two-door bookcase in flame mahogany, with five adjustable shelves, circa
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
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...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Bookcases
Materials
Ormolu
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
Category
Antique 18th Century Bookcases
Materials
Boxwood
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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
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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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