Italian Renaissance Bookcase
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Bookcase, Carved Walnut Finished to Wax
By Michele Bonciani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Important Italian Tuscany Renaissance Bookcase, by Michele Bonciani - Cascina - Tuscany, widely
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Iron
$6,402
H 70.87 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
Italian Renaissance revival Bookcase Secretaire, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century Italian bookcase exemplifies the Renaissance Revival style with its
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Italian Renaissance Wrought Iron Book Stand
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance-style (19th/20th Century) wrought iron revolving table top book stand with
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair, 19th Century Italian Walnut Bookcases with Open Grillwork Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, Italian walnut cabinets with metal grillwork upper doors and fixed interior shelving.
Note
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Metal
$7,500 / set
H 74.5 in W 49.5 in D 17.25 in
Italian Display Column Cabinet Bookcase Hand Carved blond Walnut Wax-Polished
By Bassano's Ebanisteria
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Simply spectacular Italian display column cabinet, bookcase , diffusely hand carved with classical
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
$8,180
H 79.93 in W 17.72 in D 11.03 in
1800's Antique Library, French, Carved Oak, Glazed Doors Bookcase!
Located in Austin, TX
Exceptional Antique Bookcase , Italian Renaissance Revival, Foliates, Late 19th Century, 1800s
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Oak
$2,450 Sale Price
24% Off
H 112 in W 61.25 in D 22 in
Early 2oth Century Italian Credenza Bookcase Renaissance Style in Blond Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian credenza bookcase renaissance style blond walnut, Michele Bonciani , Cascina
Two-body
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
$5,690
H 85.44 in W 55.12 in D 19.69 in
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Vintage Reclaimed Italian Walnut Secretary with Carved Details, circa 1950
Located in Dallas, TX
Fantastic Italian walnut secretary made from reclaimed wood, featuring raised carved details on
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Bookcase/Exhibitor, Tuscany, 16th century
Located in Brescia, IT
Bookcase/Exhibitor, Tuscany, 16th century
Elegant bookcase-dispenser beautifully carved with ovules and masks, lacquered and gilded.
Tuscany, 16th century.
Measurements 226 x 115 x 3...
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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Large Italian Antique Walnut Bookcase with Original Glass
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This is a fantastic Renaissance Revival bookcase that is extremely deep and serves well as a
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Bookcases
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Glass, Walnut
Pair of Italian Renaissance Walnut Bookcases, Circa 1860
Located in Dallas, TX
Renaissance bookcases are perfect for adding symmetry to any room! Lion's paw feet support the boldly molded
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Antique 1860s Italian Renaissance Bookcases
Antique Italian Walnut Renaissance Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian Walnut Bookcase, combining sculpted walnut with burl maple and wrought iron! Spacious cabinets
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Bookcases
Italian Renaissance Style Giltwood Open Bookcase
Located in Bradenton, FL
Italian Renaissance giltwood open bookcase, 19th century with antique elements, the gilt and
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Bookcases
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Wood
19th Century Italian Renaissance Armoire ~ Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th century Italian Renaissance armoire ~ bookcase boasts abundant hand-carved detail across
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Antique 1890s Italian Renaissance Bookcases
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Walnut
19th Century Italian Renaissance Walnut Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Bookcase can also serve equally as well as a
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Antique 1870s Italian Renaissance Revival Bookcases
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Walnut
Italian Renaissance Walnut Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
Walnut bookcase composed of early elements (17th Century and later). Three working drawers.
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Antique 19th Century Bookcases
19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Carved Oak Bookcase
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful antique Renaissance style bookcase featuring carved oak wood. the doors have carved
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Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Rare Period Italian Renaissance Walnut Wood Armadio Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Renaissance armadio bookcase tells us it was likely commissioned for a monastery. The bookcase comes apart for
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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Bookcases
Materials
Walnut, Pine
1800's Antique Italian Renaissance Revival, Carved, Figural Bookcase!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning 1800's Antique Italian Renaissance Revival, Carved, Figural Bookcase!
Antique Bookcase
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Early 1900s Antique Italian Renaissance Revival, Carved, Walnut Bookcase!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning Early 1900s Antique Italian Renaissance Revival, Carved, Walnut Bookcase!
Antique
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 85.75 in W 73.5 in D 29.25 in
20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Painted Bureau Bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Impressive architectural rare Renaissance Revival double bureau bookcase, circa 1950.
Comprising
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Mid-20th Century European Renaissance Revival Bookcases
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Paint
Antique Italian Carved Walnut Renaissance Revival Bookcase, circa 1870
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Italian carved walnut renaissance revival bookcase, circa 1870. The bookcase having a
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Hand Painted Carved Walnut Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Italian Renaissance Revival bookcase or bar cabinet
Italy, Circa 1920s
Carved
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Vintage 1920s American Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Walnut, Paint
19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Carved Oak Bookcase or Sideboard
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Impressive rare bookcase or sideboard in perfect Italian Renaissance style. Made of finely carved
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Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 88.98 in W 41.34 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Carved Oak Bookcase or Sideboard
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Impressive rare bookcase or sideboard in perfect Italian Renaissance style. Made of finely carved
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Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 83.47 in W 38.19 in D 21.26 in
Early 1900's Antique Italian Renaissance Revival, Leaded Crown Glass, Bookcase!
Located in Austin, TX
Early 1900's Antique Italian Renaissance Revival, Leaded Crown Glass Bookcase!
Gorgeous Antique
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Lead
H 87.5 in W 93.5 in D 19.75 in
Large Renaissance Revival Walnut Veneered Bookcase, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
An important Renaissance Revival two-door walnut veneered bookcase with artistic glasses. It
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 125.6 in W 89.77 in D 35.44 in
Bookcase by Giuseppe Speluzzi Neo Renaissance Rosewood Italy \'800
Located in Milano, IT
refined inlay. The interiors are in blond maple. The wrought iron grates, again with a Neo-Renaissance
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Antique 19th Century Italian Other Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century Renaissance Revival Heavily Carved Walnut Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a top quality 19th century carved walnut Renaissance Revival two-door bookcase. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Late 19th Century Neo-Renaissance Walnut Bookcases
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of late 19th century Neo-Renaissance walnut bookcases with different carvings. Composed of
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Mid 19th Century Fruitwood Renaissance Revival Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
Italian Fruitwood Renaissance Revival Bookcase. Doors have mesh and glass fronts. Beautiful
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Antique 19th Century Italian Bookcases
Italian Carved Walnut Cherub Lions Bookcase China Cabinet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a wonderful carved walnut bookcase from Italy. Look at the incredible carving and quality
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Italian Carved Walnut Cherub Lions Bookcase China Cabinet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a wonderful carved walnut bookcase from Italy. Look at the incredible carving and quality
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Italian Carved Walnut Cherub Lions Bookcase China Cabinet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a wonderful carved walnut bookcase from Italy. Look at the incredible carving and quality
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Grand 19th Century Italian Renaissance Walnut Marble Top Two-Tiered Hunt Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Grand 19th century Italian Renaissance walnut marble top two-tiered hunt display buffet soars over
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Bookcases
Materials
Marble
H 115 in W 93.5 in D 27 in
1800's Antique Italian Ren. Revival, Walnut, Glazed, Monumental, 124"H. Bookcase
Located in Austin, TX
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Absolutely amazing Antique Bookcase, Italian Renaissance, Revival, Walnut, Glazed, Monumental, 124"H, 1800s
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 124 in W 94 in D 25 in
Italian Early 20th Century Painted Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Beautiful Italian Bibliotheque. The bottom of doors are hand painted depiction of winged cherubs
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
17th Century Front Match with Painted and Polychrome Scenes Italian Wood Ark
Located in Valladolid, ES
On of a kind 17th century Italian wood ark, from Florence. Front match with painted and polychrome
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Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 11.82 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
Fine Quality Carved Walnut Renaissance Italian Figural Bookcase Vitrine
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This incredible carved cabinet is an absolute masterpiece of carving and figural design. Look at the incredible quality of the carved details and the stippled areas in the background...
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Antique 1870s Italian Renaissance Revival Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Italian Renaissance Display Armoire/Bookcase with Brass grill
Located in Dallas, TX
Resplendent with sculpted angels and classical architecture, this stupendous 19th century Italian
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Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Italian Walnut Renaissance Buffet/Credenza, Bookcase with Wrought Iron
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian walnut Renaissance buffet/credenza, bookcase features stylish classically inspired
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
H 44 in W 86 in D 22 in
Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
surface and the drawer. Large humorous satyr figurals flank the pair of bookcase doors, these with arched
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Desks
H 94.25 in W 40.75 in D 23.25 in
Large double-body walnut and burl walnut bookcase from 1980
Located in Premariacco, IT
Large and impressive Italian double-bodied sideboard from the early 1980s with several doors and interior shelves.
The cabinet was constructed of walnut and plywood back, details wo...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Renaissance Revival Bookcases
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Wood, Walnut
Antique Italian Bookcase Cabinet Display Renaissance Revival Carved Oak c. 1870s
Located in Tyler, TX
Exceptional19th century antique Italian oak Renaissance Revival bookcase or Display Cabinet ~~
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 83.5 in W 34 in D 17 in
Early 1900s Antique, Italian Renaiss. Revival, Carved, Walnut Vitrine, Bookcase!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Vitrine Bookcase, Italian Renaissance Revival, Carved, Walnut, Early 1900s, 20th
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Vitrines
Materials
Walnut
H 82.5 in W 58.75 in D 21.75 in
Italian Carved Oak Figural China Cabinet Vitrine Bookcase, Late 1700s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Rare late 1700s era Italian carved oak figural china cabinet vitrine bookcase with one door and 2
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Glass
1880 Italian Tuscany Showcase Bookcase Hand-Carved Walnut Natural Color
Located in Buggiano, IT
Original Italian showcase bookcase from 1880 in hand-carved walnut, removable, with three internal
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Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Vitrines
Materials
Walnut, Fir
H 94.49 in W 57.09 in L 94.49 in
Grand 19th Century Italian Renaissance Hand Carved Walnut Stained Glass Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Grand 19th century Italian Renaissance stained glass bookcase was handcrafted from walnut for a
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Antique 1850s Italian Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 116 in W 69 in D 17 in
19th Century Large Renaissance Style Walnut Cabinet Bookcase with Arched Center
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional Renaissance style large walnut cabinet with nicely carved cornice surmounting a
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
H 92 in W 116.5 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Walnut Renaissance revival Bookcases
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A great matched pair of walnut Renaissance revival Bookcases with 4 adjustable shelves each. The
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Antique 19th Century Italian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Large Italian Antique Walnut Bookcase with Original Glass
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This is a fantastic renaissance revival bookcase that is extremely deep and serves well as a
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Bookcases
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Glass, Walnut
17th Century Renaissance Style Italian Cabinet circa 1950 - FREE LOCAL DELIVERY
Located in Dallas, TX
Grand Italian walnut breakfront bookcase featuring inlaid doors, drawers and center section with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Bookcases
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Walnut
H 77 in W 101 in D 24 in
20th Century Renaissance Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1900s Italian Renaissance bookcase has been professionally restored, is made out of walnut
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Iron
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Bookcases
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Walnut
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Italian Renaissance Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic Italian renaissance bookcase available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and glass, every Italian renaissance bookcase was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the Italian renaissance bookcase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Italian renaissance bookcase bearing hallmarks is very popular. A well-made Italian renaissance bookcase has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bassano's Ebanisteria and Michele Bonciani are consistently popular.
How Much is an Italian Renaissance Bookcase?
Prices for an Italian renaissance bookcase can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $49,237, while the average can fetch as much as $5,260.
Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
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