$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Gunn Arts & Crafts 4-Stack Oak Barrister Stack Bookcase C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Gunn Arts And Crafts 4 Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase C1910 Measures - 57.5"h x 34"w x 13.5"d
Oak
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Barrister Bookcase by Gunn, Circa 1920s
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period barrister bookcase with drop front secretary desk In the manner of Globe Wernicke By Gunn Furniture Co.
Brass
Antique Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase with Original Brass Hardware
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique barrister bookcase by Gunn Bookcase Company features hardwood construction, mahogany veneer with original finish, four removable boxes with glass door and brass hardware...
Brass
Rare Gunn Vintage 1920s Industrial Five Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase
By GUNN
Located in Lafayette, IN
Fantastic vintage quarter-sawn oak barrister bookcase made by Gunn. Bookcase stands over 6 feet tall and features an unusual 26" width size.
Glass, Oak
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H 59.5 in W 34 in D 14.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Gunn Mahogany & Leaded Glass Barrister Bookcase Secretary
By GUNN
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Shipping Rates - Reliable Service & Fully Insured*** An antique Arts & Crafts barrister bookcase secretary by Gunn offers mahogany paneled construction ...
Mahogany, Glass
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H 62.25 in W 34.25 in D 14.25 in
Pair of Arts & Crafts Gunn Mahogany Four Stack Barrister Bookcases, c1920
By GUNN
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Inquire About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Pair of Arts & Crafts Gunn Mahogany Four Stack Barrister Bookcases with Slide out...
Glass, Mahogany
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H 75 in W 34.25 in D 12.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Gunn Five Stack Cherry Barrister Bookcase Circa 1910
By GUNN
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Shipping Rates - Reliable Service & Fully Insured*** An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase by Gunn offers cherry construction with five stacks, ...
Glass, Cherry
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H 58 in W 34.25 in D 14.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Gunn Mahogany Four Stack Barrister Bookcase circa 1890
By GUNN
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts barrister bookcase by Gunn offers mahogany construction with four stacks, each having pull out glass doors and seated on ogee base as photographed, c1890 Me...
Mahogany, Glass
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H 59.75 in W 34.25 in D 14.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Stack Barrister Bookcase by Gunn, circa 1910
By GUNN
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Barrister bookcase offers mahogany paneled construction with four stacks, each having pull out glass doors, raised on ogee base, c1910. Measures - 59.75...
Mahogany, Glass
Arts & Crafts Claw Foot Mission Oak Barrister Bookcase by Gunn, circa 1910
By GUNN
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission Barrister stacking bookcase by Gunn Furniture, Grand Rapids offers quarter sawn oak construction with five sections having pull-out glass doors and r...
Metal
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H 53.25 in W 34.25 in D 14.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak 4 Stack Barrister Bookcase by Gunn, circa 1910
By GUNN
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Barrister bookcase by Gunn of Grand Rapids, Michigan offers quarter sawn oak construction with four stacks having pull out glass doors, seated on shaped base...
Metal
Sold
H 52 in W 34.25 in D 14.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Gunn Quarter Sawn Oak Three Stack Barrister Bookcase c1910
By GUNN
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission Barrister stacking bookcase by Gunn offers quarter sawn oak construction with three sections having pull-out glass doors over lower long drawer, seat...
Metal
Pair Of Antique Gunn Oak 3 Stack Barrister Bookcases C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pair of antique Gunn oak barrister bookcases, each featuring three stackable sections.
Oak
Antique Gunn Arts & Crafts Five Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Gunn Arts & Crafts Five Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase with Pull Out Glass Doors and Rais...
Glass, Oak
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H 48.5 in W 34.5 in D 12.38 in
Antique Birch Three-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Gunn Furniture, circa 1930s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique three-stack barrister bookcase. By Gunn Furniture Co., USA, circa 1930s Birch, with glass front doors.
Glass, Birch
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H 42.38 in W 51.13 in D 14.5 in
Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Mahogany Three-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Gunn
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts and Crafts three-stack barrister bookcase In the manner of Globe Wernicke By Gunn USA, Circa 1920s Mahogany, with mullioned glass front doors.
Glass, Mahogany
A Pair of 5 Stack Waterfall Oak Barristers Bookcases by Gunn
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of 5 Stack Waterfall Oak Barristers Bookcases by Gunn These are very tall Art Deco Bookcases both with 5 lift up glass fronted sections set on a shaped plinth The Bookcases ...
Oak
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H 61.75 in W 34.25 in D 14.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Gunn Furniture, 1920s
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts four-stack barrister bookcase By Gunn Furniture Co. USA, circa 1920s Quarter sawn oak, with glass front doors and original brass hardware.
Brass
Antique Arts & Crafts Gunn Mahogany Double Barrister Bookcase, C1910
By GUNN
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts barrister double bookcase offers mahogany construction with five stacks having pull-out glass doors and seated on an ogee base, maker label as photographed, ...
Mahogany, Glass
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H 81 in W 50.5 in D 14 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Gunn Mission Oak Double Barrister Bookcase, c1910
By GUNN
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission barrister bookcase by Gunn offers quarter sawn oak construction with six double-length stacks, each having a pull-out glass door and seated on ogee b...
Glass, Wood, Oak
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H 72.75 in W 50.5 in D 14.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Gunn Stack Mahogany Barrister Double Bookcase, C1910
By GUNN
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts double barrister bookcase by Gunn offers mahogany construction with five stacks, each with pull out glass doors and raised on ogee base, maker label as photo...
Mahogany, Glass
Antique Arts & Crafts Gunn Oak Six-Stack Barrister Bookcase, C1910
By GUNN
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts sectional barrister bookcase by Gunn offers quarter sawn oak construction with six sections each having pull out glass doors and raised on ogee base, maker l...
Oak, Glass
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H 44 in W 32 in D 9.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Gunn attr. Mahogany Three Stack Barrister Bookcase C1910
By GUNN
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Discounted In-House Shipping*** An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase attributed to Gunn offers mahogany construction with three stacks, each having a pull-out g...
Glass, Oak
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H 86 in W 34.25 in D 14 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Gunn Five Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase, circa 1910
By GUNN
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase by Gunn offers oak construction with five stacks, each having pull-out glass doors, raised on an ogee base, maker label as photographed,...
Glass, Oak
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H 55.75 in W 34.25 in D 14.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Gunn 4-Stack Barrister Bookcase, Circa 1910
By GUNN
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission barrister bookcase by Gunn offers quarter sawn oak construction with four stacks, one with leaded glass and three having pull out glass doors, rais...
Metal
Antique Arts & Crafts Gunn Oak Six Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Arts & Crafts Gunn Oak Six Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920.
Oak
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H 62.25 in W 34.25 in D 14.25 in
Antique Gunn Arts and Crafts Mahogany Four Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote***Antique Gunn Arts and Crafts Mahogany Four Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920.
Mahogany
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H 44.5 in W 34.25 in D 14.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Gunn School Mahogany Three Stack Barrister Bookcase c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique /arts and Crafts bookcase in the manner of Gunn offers paneled mahogany construction with three stacks each having pull-out glass doors, raised on ogee base, and with /GRM...
Mahogany, Glass
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H 63.75 in W 34.13 in D 14.13 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Gunn, circa 1920s
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts and Crafts four-stack barrister bookcase By Gunn USA, circa 1920s Quarter sawn oak, with glass front doors and brass hardware.
Brass
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H 68.25 in W 34.25 in D 14 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Gunn Furniture, 1920s
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts four-stack barrister bookcase By Gunn Furniture Co. USA, Circa 1920s Quarter sawn oak, with glass front doors and original brass hardware.
Brass
Antique Arts &Crafts Five-Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase Secretary C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Shipping Rates - Reliable Service & Fully Insured*** An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase by Gunn offers oak construction with four stacks havi...
Glass, Oak
Arts and Craft 4 Stack Barrister Bookcase
Located in Lakeland, FL
An antique Arts and Craft barrister bookcase by Gunn. Original marking can be seen in attached pictures.
Hardwood, Glass
$3,795
H 82 in W 33.75 in D 11.5 in
Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mahogany Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts five-stack barrister bookcase By Globe Wernicke USA, Circa 1900 Mahogany, with glass front doors and brass hardware. Measures: 33.75"W x 11.5"D x...
Brass
$2,450
H 50.25 in W 36.75 in D 12.75 in
Arts & Crafts Macey Oak 3-Stack Barrister Bookcase Signed C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Macey 3-stack barrister bookcase, crafted from oak around 1920. This functional and decorative piece features three individual stacking sections, each with a glass-front d...
Oak
$2,800
H 78.5 in W 34 in D 11.5 in
Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mission Oak 5 Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Globe Wernicke 5-stack barrister bookcase crafted from Mission Oak, dating to approximately 1920. This piece exemplifies the Arts & Crafts movement with its robust constru...
Oak
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 72 in W 34 in D 12 in
Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Oak Five Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Oak Five Stack Barrister Bookcase with Leaded Glass Section Signed C1920 Measures - 72”h x 34”w x 12”d; book clearances of 9.5", 10.5", 8.5", 12"...
Oak
Antique Oak Six Tier Stacking Oak Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A well made and functional storage option in this six stacking oak barrister bookcase with Copper pulls and an interesting Arts and Crafts decorative pattern on the Copper strapping...
Copper
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 50 in W 34.25 in D 13.5 in
Antique Globe Wernicke School Oak Three Stack Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Globe Wernicke School Oak Three Stack Bookcase C1920. Measures - Overall 50"h x 34.25"w x ...
Oak
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 56 in W 34.25 in D 12.25 in
Antique Globe Wernicke Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase Signed C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Globe Wernicke Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920 Measures - 56"H x 34.25"W x 12.25"D; b...
Oak
$1,695
H 60.75 in W 39.75 in D 13.5 in
Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase by the Lifetime Furniture Co C1912
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Mission Oak Arts and Crafts bookcase by the Lifetime furniture Co. C1912. In fair condition with normal wear and some staining on the top shelf. See pics. Original wavy glass on both...
Glass, Oak
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 46.5 in W 22 in D 22 in
Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mahogany 3-Stack Barrister Bookcase c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An authentic Globe Wernicke sectional barrister bookcase, crafted from mahogany in the Arts & Crafts style, dating to approximately 1920. This three-stack unit features the distincti...
Mahogany
$2,650
H 61.75 in W 39.5 in D 12 in
Arts & Crafts Mission Style Oak 2-Door Bookcase With Original Finish C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
This antique Mission style Arts & Crafts bookcase, dating to approximately 1920, is crafted from oak and features its original finish. The piece presents a classic rectangular form w...
Oak
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 48.75 in W 33.5 in D 13.5 in
Arts & Crafts Lundstrom Oak 3-Stack Barrister Bookcase With Drawer c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An authentic Lundstrom Arts & Crafts oak 3-stack barrister bookcase, dating to circa 1920. Crafted from solid quarter-sawn oak, it showcases the distinctive grain characteristic of t...
Oak
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 45.5 in W 34.25 in D 12 in
Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Oak 3-Stack Barrister Bookcase c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Globe Wernicke Arts And Crafts Oak 3 Stack Barrister Bookcase With Drawer C1910 Measures - Overall 45.5"h x 34.25"w x 12"d 1 - 8" x 31 1/2" x 9" 2 - 8" x 31 1/2" x 9" 3 - 1...
Oak
$3,473Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 63.78 in W 33.86 in D 11.42 in
1920s Antique Globe Wernicke Stacking Barrister's Bookcase, USA
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An attractive American Globe-Wernicke stacking barrister’s bookcase dating from the 1920s, constructed in richly toned wood and arranged as four glazed stacking sections above a rais...
Brass
$3,295
H 58.5 in W 55.5 in D 17.25 in
Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1910
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts bookcase cabinet In the manner of Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1910 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with glass front doors and sides. ...
Glass, Oak
Globe Wernicke Oak 4 Tier Modular Staking Bookcase circa 1920
Located in Sherborne, GB
Founded in 1899 the Globe -Wernicke bookcase was named The barrister style and was marketed as an “elastic bookcase” by furniture manufacturer Globe Wernicke in 1898. Originally base...
Lead
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 61.25 in W 34 in D 16 in
Antique Globe Wernicke School 3 Stack Drop Front Barrister Bookcase c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Globe Wernicke School 3-Stack Drop Front Barrister Bookcase C1920 Measures - 61 1/8" x 34" x 16" This antique barrister bookcase in the manner of Globe Wernicke, dating to ...
Wood
$30,634
H 109.45 in W 104.34 in D 13.78 in
Franco Albini Rosewood Mid-Century Modern “LB7” Modular Bookcase for Poggi, 1957
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Vicenza, IT
LB7 bookcase, designed by Franco Albini and manufactured by Poggi in 1957. Modular bookstore composed by upholds, containers with flying and doors, shelve. The industrial standard...
Brass, Iron
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk
Located in Pomona, CA
A fine French writing desk of ormolu mounted walnut and mahogany, in the Louis XVI style, featuring an inlaid pattern of mahogany, with brass trim around the edge, with five drawers ...
Brass
$1,134 / item
H 41.34 in Dm 16.93 in
Beautiful 1970’s Vintage Italian Murano chandelier - 24 green disks
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 24 fantastic iridescent alabaster green discs in a nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions:41,30...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$1,872
H 90.56 in W 35.44 in D 14.18 in
Lacquered Crimson Rattan Pagoda Etagere, Mid-Century Chinoiserie
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
This exceptional rattan and wicker bookshelf is a masterclass in Chinoiserie refinement. Its silhouette is defined by a dramatic pagoda-style top, finished with turned finials that p...
Rattan
Max Ingrand for Fontana Art pendant light. Italy c1950
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in London, GB
Rare Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte pendant light. Brass and acid etched glass. (A model that hasn't been copied!)
Brass
$3,200
H 16.14 in W 43.31 in D 13.78 in
Umran Double Vanity Sink in Natural Stone – Modern Sculptural Bathroom Statement
Located in Brooklyn, NY
EV-EL embodies a sculptural, material-driven design philosophy that bridges ancient craftsmanship with modern restraint. Each piece—whether a sink, mirror, or console—is rooted in fu...
Marble
$1,995
H 5.52 in Dm 7.25 in
Rare Footed Art Deco Bronze Bowl by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
By Ystad-Metall, Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and elegant, footed Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze bowl with amazing patina. In weighty quality. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Good original condition...
Bronze
English Antique Georgian Glazed Library Bookcase - Secretaire
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful large Georgian Library Bookcase with Secretaire. This antique bookcase has a large cupboard below a drawer, which folds out beautifully to reveal a fully fitted bureau. A...
Mahogany, Walnut
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and character. The cabinet...
Iron
$11,000
H 30 in W 71.25 in D 31.5 in
18th Century French Fruitwood Farm Table with H-Stretcher and Warm Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
With its warm fruitwood grain and rustic charm, this 18th-century French farm table embodies the character of a well-loved provincial piece. The rich patina of the aged wood highligh...
Fruitwood
Sold|$9,644
H 29.14 in W 47.25 in D 36.23 in
Le Bambole armchair in cotton by Mario Bellini for B&b Italy 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia, 1972 Polyurethane structure, original cotton fabric. Excellent conditions, slight fading and small spots, le Bambole...
Fabric, Cotton, Rubber
Vintage Medical Cabinet, 1970’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This medical cabinet was designed in the 1970s and was produced circa 1975 in hungary. It is made from iron and glass with new glass shelves. The glass is held by a black rubber stri...
Iron
$3,347
H 35.44 in W 22.45 in D 21.66 in
Dutch Art Deco modernist (Hague School) armchair, Anton Lucas, 1920s
By Anton Lucas
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
An exceptional designed Haagse School armchair by Anton Lucas, Netherlands, circa 1925. This model is a clear and confident example of Lucas’s architectural approach to furniture des...
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage Leather Storage Case
Located in New York, NY
Vintage cylindrical leather storage case, with strap buckle and felted interior. This example is in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition, showing only light cosmetic...
Leather
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 66.75 in W 34 in D 12.25 in
Globe Wernicke Mission Oak Barrister Bookcase Secretary with Leaded Glass c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Globe Wernicke Mission Oak 5 Stack Barrister Bookcase With Desk & Leaded Glass Signed C1920 M...
Oak
Emerging in reaction to industrialization and mass production, the Arts and Crafts movement celebrated handcrafted design as a part of daily life. The history of Arts and Crafts furniture has roots in 1860s England with an emphasis on natural motifs and simple flourishes like mosaics and carvings. This work is characterized by plain construction that showcases the hand of the artisan.
The earliest American Arts and Crafts furniture dates back to the start of the 20th century. Designers working in this style in the United States initially looked to ideas put forth by The Craftsman, a magazine published by Wisconsin native Gustav Stickley, a furniture maker and founder of the Craftsman style. Stickley’s furniture was practical and largely free of ornament. His Craftsman style drew on French Art Nouveau as well as the work he encountered on his travels in England. There, the leading designers of the Arts and Crafts movement included William Morris, who revived historical techniques such as embroidery and printed fabrics in his furnishings, and Charles Voysey, whose minimal approach was in contrast to the ornamentation favored in the Victorian era.
American Arts and Crafts work would come to involve a range of influences unified by an elevation of traditional craftsmanship. The furniture was often built from sturdy woods like oak and mahogany while featuring details such as inlaid metal, tooled leather and ceramic tiles. The style in the United States was led by Stickley, whose clean-lined chairs and benches showcased the grain of the wood, and furniture maker Charles Rohlfs, who was informed by international influences like East Asian and French Art Nouveau design.
Hubs in America included several utopian communities such as Rose Valley in Pennsylvania and the Byrdcliffe Arts and Crafts Colony in New York, where craftspeople made furniture that prioritized function over any decoration. Their work would influence designers and architects including Frank Lloyd Wright, who built some of the most elegant and iconic structures in the United States and likewise embraced a thoughtful use of materials in his furniture.
Find antique Arts and Crafts chairs, tables, cabinets and other authentic period furniture on 1stDibs.
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.