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Pierre Jeanneret Glass Fronted Bookcase
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Teak glass fronted bookcase designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh.
Thick teak solid wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
American Crotch Mahogany Glass Front Bookcase. Circa 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
American book matched crotch mahogany two door glass front bookcase with gadrooned molded edges
Category
Antique 19th Century American Bookcases
Antique English Georgian Mahogany Glass-Front Bookcase, circa 1810-1820
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Georgian Mahogany Glass-Front Bookcase, Circa 1810-1820.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Glass Front Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Trenton, NJ
Introducing this Antique Carved Wood Glass Door Bookcase With Sculptural Stretcher - a stunning
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Jacobean Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Glass
French Period Empire Glass Fronted Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning 19th century French Empire period bookcase constructed from mahogany. The large-scale
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-13-A Glass-Fronted Bookcase / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This glass-fronted bookcase is an iconic design piece. It is raw in its simplicity it shows a
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 34.85 in W 54.14 in D 11.82 in
1970's Large Mid-Century Glass Fronted Bookcase, Cabinet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Large mid century glass fronted bookcase – cabinet
1970’s Large mid century glass fronted
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Shelves
Materials
Oak
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Glass Front Bookcase, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
glass front doors, and brass hardware. Cabinet doors and drawers lock. Two keys included.
Measures
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Glass Front Bookcase, Circa 1890s
Located in South Bend, IN
glass front doors and original brass hardware.
Measures: 43.5"W x 21"D x 88.25"H.
Good original
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Pair Antique Display Cabinets, Chippendale Glass Fronted Bookcases Satinwood
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Important and unsual pair of Chippendale style glass fronted display cabinets or bookcases
Category
Vintage 1930s Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Glass Front Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1880s
Located in South Bend, IN
, with glass front doors.
Measures: 50" W x 18.75" D x 82.25" H.
Good original vintage condition
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 82.25 in W 50 in D 18.75 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Glass Front Bookcase by Larkin Co., Circa 1900
By Larkin & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
, with glass front doors. Cabinet locks, and key is included.
Measures: 39.5"W x 13.5"D x 57"H.
Good
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Teak Glass-Front Bookcase by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbler 1
Located in Norwalk, CT
A fabulous high quality two-piece Danish mid-century bookcase or display cabinet in teak wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Teak
Danish Art Deco Glass-Front Bookcase or Display Cabinet by Georg Kofoed
By Georg Kofoed
Located in Norwalk, CT
Capture the luxurious spirit of the Art Deco Period with this rare bookcase cabinet, designed and
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Copper
Glass Front Bookcase / Display Cabinet by Harry Ostergaard in Teak, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
constructed from teak with large glass sliding doors with long contoured teak pull. The legs have a unique
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
H 47 in W 54 in D 14.25 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Bookcase on Hairpin Legs, Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern glass front bookcase on hairpin legs
By Paul McCobb for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
H 34.25 in W 36 in D 12.25 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Bookcases on Hairpin Legs, Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern glass front bookcases on hairpin legs
By Paul
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
H 34.25 in W 36 in D 12.25 in
Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Bookcase in the Manner of R.J. Horner
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique American Empire or Victorian glass front bookcase with carved columns and lion
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Empire Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 65.75 in W 54.5 in D 21 in
French Louis XV Painted Display Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
The 19th century glass-fronted bookcase /display cabinet of the Louis XV manner in painted walnut
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
Pair Of 20th Century Large Victorian Oak Bookcase c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century delightful English oak and glass fronted bookcases / cabinets, featuring
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Other Bookcases
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Provincial Highly Carved Oak Hunt Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
heavily carved with Armorial Crest.
The upper section consists of a 2 door glass fronted Bookcase and has
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique English Mahogany Glass Front Bureau Bookcase, circa 1830
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English mahogany glass front Bureau bookcase with Fitted Interior, circa 1830.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
19th Century Swedish Bookcase / Vitrine with Glass Fronted Doors
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century Swedish bookcase / vitrine cabinet in two pieces with glass fronted doors in late
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Bookcases
Materials
Paint, Glass, Wood
Antique English Walnut Glass-Front Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1880-1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English walnut glass-front secretary bookcase, circa 1880-1890.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Monumental Antique Georgian Carved Pine Glass Front Four-Door Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
1900
Solid carved pine, with mullioned glass front doors, step back base with four drawers, and brass
Category
Early 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Finely Carved Walnut Bookcase with Beveled Glass Front
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique finely carved walnut bookcase with beveled glass front.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Glass Front Triple Bookcase
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
, Circa 1900
Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with glass front doors. Cabinet locks, and original key is
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 48.38 in W 67 in D 13.75 in
Skovby Danish Modern Teak Lighted Glass Front Triple Bookcase on Hairpin Legs
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in South Bend, IN
1970s
Teak, with glass front doors and interior shelves and steel hairpin legs. Interior lights are
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
H 51.5 in W 58.25 in D 15 in
Antique Bureau Bookcase, Slant Front Desk, Bookcase Top, Scotland 1910, H244
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Bureau bookcase, Slant front desk, bookcase top, Scotland 1910, H244
Scotland 1910
Solid
Category
Vintage 1910s Scottish Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 71.5 in W 30 in D 16 in
Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870
By S.E. & R. Johnson. Warrington
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome and very well crafted English break-front bookcase or bibliotheque in solid mahogany by
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
H 101 in W 164.5 in D 27 in
Arts & Crafts Oak Barrister Bookcase with Drop Front Secretary Desk, circa 1920s
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts barrister bookcase with fall front secretary desk
Recently
Category
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 47.25 in W 34 in D 14 in
Biedermeier Bookcase, Walnut, Glass, Austria circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant, unadorned Biedermeier Bookcase in Walnut Solid wood and veneer from Austria circa 1825
Category
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Regency Sheraton Bookcase Glass Display Cabinet Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Regency Sheraton style display cabinet / bookcase
Serpentine form to the front
Great for
Category
Vintage 1920s Bookcases
Materials
Other
Stacking Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
. Each section has a glass front door which lifts up and slides back for easy access to your books, this
Category
2010s Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Walnut Louis XV Bookcase with Glass Doors, circa 1890
Located in Evergreen, CO
adorn the bookcase in a way that is neither overwhelming or underwhelming. The glass pane doors open to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Louis XV Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut, Oak
Modern Teak Bookcase With Cabinet and Glass Sliding Doors
Located in Trenton, NJ
This substantial two piece teak bookcase features a sliding glass front display topper with
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Teak
Georgian Mahogany Two Door Glass Cabinet Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A fine two-door bookcase
Constructed in a fine mahogany, with flame veneers to the front; rising
Category
Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
English Mahogany Glass Front & Oval Inlaid Breakfront, circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
English mahogany breakfront with carved dental molding cornice, four upper case glass doors with
Category
Antique Early 1800s English George III Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Rattan Bookcase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Attractively fashioned with rattan facing on grasscloth covered shelves.
Nicely accented front door
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Bookcases
Materials
Grasscloth, Rattan, Glass, Wood
Georgian Style Bubble Glass Satinwood Inlay Mahogany Bookcase Breakfront Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bookcase features individual panes of bubble glass, drop front writing desk surface with green tooled
Category
Vintage 1940s American Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 83 in W 66 in D 16 in
English 19th Century Oak Bookcase with Glass Doors, Drawers and Pilasters
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak bookcase from the 19th century, with carved cornice, glass doors, three drawers and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 84.5 in W 37.5 in D 20 in
18th Century Cupboard or Bookcase with Glass Vitrine, Walnut, Spain Restored
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite 18th century Spanish cupboard or bookcase with glass vitrine, constructed from walnut and
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 73.22 in W 37.6 in D 12 in
Spanish Large Pine Cupboard or Bookcase with Glass Vitrine, 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish cupboard or bookcase with glass vitrine, constructed from a pine called
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Pine
H 96.45 in W 48.81 in D 14.76 in
Pair of Globe-Wernicke Oak Stacking Barrister's Bookcases with Leaded Glass
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
units is clearly marked with the Globe Wernicke tag and the glass fronts are original and the sliders
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 78.75 in W 34 in D 18 in
Mahogany Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
glass fronts with solid bottom panels.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Antique Georgian Style Bookcase
Located in London, GB
door fronts and the glass is even beveled. The molded top cornice is finely detailed, and the bracket
Category
Vintage 1950s British Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Wood & Glass Vitrine Cabinet or Bookcase LB65 by Marco Zanuso for Poggi, 68
By Marco Zanuso Jr., Succ. Carlo Poggi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This bookcase or vitrine cabinet is made from a wooden structure with a grid design front side. It
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 59.65 in W 30.12 in D 15.56 in
English Regency Mahogany Glass Front and Satinwood Inlaid Book Case, Circa 1815
Located in Hollywood, SC
, satinwood fluted and pinwheel inlays, hinged upper case flanking glass mullion doors with satinwood floral
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 93.5 in W 43 in D 14.75 in
Victorian Walnut Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5507 Fine quality and very attractive Victorian figured and burr walnut bookcase, having cavetto
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th Bookcase or Vitrine in Spanish Pine with Three Arch Glass Doors
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Spanish cupboard or bookcase with three glass vitrines, constructed from a pine called
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Pine
H 83.08 in W 63.19 in D 21.07 in
Stacking Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
well and the top two sections hold paperbacks and smaller size books. Each section has a glass front
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
English Georgian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
English Georgian (18/19th Century) mahogany secretary bookcase having a 2 glass mullioned doors
Category
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Italian Teak Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
uniquely shaped pulls, tambour doors, and a drop front. A sleek design that provides ample storage within
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
19th Century French Carved Bookcase
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak hand-carved bookcase from France. The top is banded and has a beveled and hand
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Blown Glass
19th Century Large Cupboard or Bookcase with Glass Vitrine, Pine, Spain Restored
Located in Miami, FL
19th Century Spanish cupboard or bookcase with glass vitrine, constructed from a pine called
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Bookcases
Materials
Pine
H 69.49 in W 31.3 in D 19.69 in
20th Century Large Cupboard or Bookcase with Glass Vitrine, Pine, Spain Restored
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish cupboard or bookcase with glass vitrine, constructed from a pine called
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Bookcases
Materials
Walnut, Pine
H 79.34 in W 45.08 in D 18.31 in
19th Century Large Cupboard or Bookcase with Glass Vitrine, Pine, Spain Restored
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish cupboard or bookcase with glass vitrine, constructed from a pine called
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Bookcases
Materials
Walnut, Pine
H 74.41 in W 79.93 in D 18.71 in
Antique Georgian Burled Walnut Triple Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Georgian or Queen Anne style glass front triple bookcase
USA, Early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
English 19th Century Mahogany Bookcase Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A rare English mahogany chest of drawers with a bookcase top. This cabinet has two glass front
Category
Antique 19th Century English Other Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Pair of French Regency Painted Bookcases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Regence-style cream painted and gilt trimmed bookcase cabinets with 2 glass front
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Bookcases
Materials
Gold Leaf
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Glass Fronted Bookcases For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of glass fronted bookcases for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct glass fronted bookcases — often made from wood, glass and metal — can elevate any home. Glass fronted bookcases have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of glass fronted bookcases to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Arts and Crafts and Victorian glass fronted bookcases are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made glass fronted bookcases over the years, but those made by Paul McCobb, Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) and Calvin are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Glass Fronted Bookcases?
Glass fronted bookcases can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,270, while the lowest priced sells for $595 and the highest can go for as much as $65,000.
Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.
Questions About Glass Fronted Bookcases
- 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.
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