Antique Glass Bookcase
Early 1800s Italian Antique Glass Bookcase
Olive
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Glass Bookcase
Brass, Lead
Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Glass Bookcase
Metal, Chrome
1860s English Gothic Revival Antique Glass Bookcase
Glass, Oak
1830s English William IV Antique Glass Bookcase
Brass
Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Antique Glass Bookcase
Chrome
Early 20th Century Unknown American Classical Antique Glass Bookcase
Glass, Wood
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Glass Bookcase
Iron
Early 20th Century American Antique Glass Bookcase
Glass, Oak
Mid-19th Century Belgian Renaissance Revival Antique Glass Bookcase
Brass
Early 20th Century English Antique Glass Bookcase
Glass, Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Glass Bookcase
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Antique Glass Bookcase
Mahogany, Glass
1910s American Renaissance Revival Antique Glass Bookcase
Glass, Walnut
1920s Antique Glass Bookcase
Other
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Glass Bookcase
Glass, Macassar, Oak
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Glass Bookcase
Brass
Late 19th Century Belgian Louis XV Antique Glass Bookcase
Glass, Walnut, Oak
19th Century English George III Antique Glass Bookcase
Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Glass Bookcase
Glass, Walnut
1890s French Antique Glass Bookcase
Glass, Walnut
Late 19th Century English Antique Glass Bookcase
Glass, Walnut
19th Century Victorian Antique Glass Bookcase
Glass, Walnut
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Glass Bookcase
Glass, Macassar, Oak
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Glass Bookcase
Brass
Early 20th Century Thai British Colonial Antique Glass Bookcase
Glass, Wood, Teak
Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Glass Bookcase
Glass, Walnut
19th Century English Chippendale Antique Glass Bookcase
Brass, Metal
19th Century American Antique Glass Bookcase
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Glass Bookcase
Glass, Oak
Late 19th Century American Antique Glass Bookcase
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Glass Bookcase
Glass, Oak
19th Century English Antique Glass Bookcase
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century Italian Other Antique Glass Bookcase
Glass, Walnut
19th Century Italian Antique Glass Bookcase
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Glass Bookcase
Glass, Mahogany
Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Glass Bookcase
Glass, Mahogany
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Glass Bookcase
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Glass Bookcase
Brass
19th Century English Antique Glass Bookcase
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century Antique Glass Bookcase
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century French Other Antique Glass Bookcase
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Glass Bookcase
Glass, Oak
19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Glass Bookcase
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Glass Bookcase
Glass, Pine
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Glass Bookcase
Brass
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Glass Bookcase
Bronze
19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Glass Bookcase
Glass, Wood, Paint, Pine, Giltwood
Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Glass Bookcase
Walnut, Glass
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Glass Bookcase
Pine, Glass
1770s Dutch Rococo Antique Glass Bookcase
Walnut, Glass
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Glass Bookcase
Oak, Walnut
1840s English Gothic Revival Antique Glass Bookcase
Glass, Hardwood
1850s French Antique Glass Bookcase
Glass, Nutwood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Glass Bookcase
Metal, Brass
1920s English Mission Antique Glass Bookcase
Brass
1860s British High Victorian Antique Glass Bookcase
Glass, Wood
19th Century French Other Antique Glass Bookcase
Stained Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Glass Bookcase
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Late 19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Antique Glass Bookcase
Brass
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A bookcase with glass doors is also called a barrister bookcase. Designed in a cabinet style, these bookcases’ glass doors protect books and collectibles from gathering dust and allow guests to peruse your treasured volumes. The name “barrister” owes to the legal profession — barristers are experts in case law in England and traditionally required numerous law books for reference purposes to travel from chamber to chamber, and the sturdy and portable cabinets that were used to do so earned this nickname. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary bookcases from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is antique mercury glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Mercury glass, often known as "silvered glass," is an antique decorative art glass made by glassmakers in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), England and America from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. These are blown glass artworks with hollow interiors, the majority of which are double-walled.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025There are many famous antique glass companies. Some examples include Baccarat, Barovier, Christofle, Emile Galle, Lalique, La Rochere, Mappin & Webb, Muller Frères and Moser. To be considered antique, glassware must be at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique glass.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique piece of stained glass could range in price from $2,000 to $100,000 depending on the style, its condition and much more. It is used in making decorative windows and other objects through which light passes. Find a collection of vintage antique stained glass on 1stDibs.
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