French Empire Style Bookcase
Vintage 1980s Empire Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Bronze
20th Century European Bookcases
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1820s French Charles X Bookcases
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Empire Revival Bookcases
Brass, Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1870s French Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
20th Century American Empire Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Metal, Brass, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Vitrines
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Russian Neoclassical Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1820s French Restauration Table Mirrors
Bronze
20th Century French Napoleon III Panelling
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Sideboards
Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary American Empire Side Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Antique 1860s Scottish High Victorian Sofas
Leather
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Bookcases
Brass, Bronze, Iron
Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Panelling
Wood, Pine
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Giltwood
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
Vintage 1940s Argentine Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Brass, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Bronze
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Antique 1880s French Empire Bookcases
Wood, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Bookcases
20th Century French Bookcases
Antique Early 1900s French Empire Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Empire Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1880s French Empire Bookcases
Vintage 1930s French Empire Bookcases
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Empire Bookcases
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Empire Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Empire Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s French Empire Bookcases
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Empire Revival Bookcases
Antique Early 1900s French Empire Bookcases
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1860s French Empire Bookcases
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Antique 1850s French Empire Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1910s French Empire Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Bookcases
Mid-20th Century French Empire Bookcases
Bronze
Antique 1880s French Empire Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1870s French Empire Bookcases
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Empire Bookcases
Marble
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Mahogany, Oak
Antique 1880s French Empire Bookcases
Ormolu
Antique 1840s French Empire Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1810s French Empire Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases
Antique 1880s French Empire Bookcases
Ormolu
Antique 1870s French Empire Bookcases
Antique 1840s English Empire Bookcases
Ormolu
Antique 1820s French Empire Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Empire Bookcases
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Elm, Wood, Fruitwood
Antique 1840s French Empire Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Antique 1820s French Restauration Bookcases
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Antique 1890s Bookcases
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Empire Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Empire Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Bookcases
Bronze
Late 20th Century British Regency Bookcases
Mahogany, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Biedermeier Bookcases
Birch
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Empire Cabinets
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Empire Bookcases
Brass
20th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century European Empire Vitrines
Bronze
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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.
Find your dream bookcase on 1stDibs now.
- 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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