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Book case "Bokvagga/Book crib" by Bruno Mathsson , Sweden 1941, elm and beech
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Book crib designed by bruno Mathsson in 1941. This example made by Firma Karl Mathsson in 1964
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Beech, Elm

19th Century Light-Brown French Walnut Library Ladder, Antique Book Shelf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique French library ladder in a beautiful weathered condition and in good
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Louise Nevelson Style Wall Sculpture Book Shelf
By Louise Nevelson
Located in Atlanta, GA
mounted shelf has space to store books or display items, and has a lighted area that emits a soft glow.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Cosette Contemporary Book Shelf in Metal and Marble
Located in London, GB
galvanized steel wire in light gold or chrome with repositionable shelves in Carrara marble and Port Laurent
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Marble, Metal

FINE THEODORE ALEXANDER FAUX BOOK LAUREL BURL OPEN LiBRARY BOOKCASE
By Theodore Alexander
Located in GB
discontinued, RRP £20,000 Theodore Alexander Faux book fronted library bookcase with spot lights in Laurel Burl
Category

20th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Three-Tiered Skyscraper Revolving Book Table, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish Art Deco English modernist revolving book table dating to the 1930s. A very fine
Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Sheraton Revival Hardwood & Satinwood Revolving Book Side End Table
Located in GB
timbers. We have cleaned waxed and polished it from top to bottom, there will be some very light age
Category

20th Century English Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood, Satinwood

Fine Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Hardwood Revolving Bookcase Book Table
By Jas Schoolbred
Located in GB
hand condition waxed and hand polished, its in good used order with light patina marks here and there
Category

Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Stunning Beautifully Inlaid Octagonal Revolving Bookcase Book Table Must See Pic
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine and highly collectable Octagonal revolving book
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood, Satinwood

FiNE THEODORE ALEXANDER FAUX BOOK BROWN LEATHER CHEST OF DRAWERS WRITING BUREAU
By Theodore Alexander
Located in GB
made to order Theodore Alexander Faux book chest of drawers with lift up brown leather writing bureau
Category

20th Century English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Wood

1900s American Craftsman Architecture Carved Tiered Book Shelf Art Craft Display
By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Warm, rustic and understated ornate carved walnut plywood paneled shelf. Made for light duty
Category

Early 20th Century American Eastlake Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Italian Goatskin Book Shaped Dry Bar Cabinet by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous 1950s Italian goatskin book shaped dry bar cabinet designed by Aldo Tura. The bar is
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

George Nelson CSS Book Shelf Wall Unit with Desk Herman Miller Circa 1955
By George Nelson
Located in Emeryville, CA
consists of Three Support Rails (W 1" / D 2.25" / H 100"), Six Shelves (W32"/ D12" / H.75"), 1 Desk w/light
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mid-Century Modernist Bar Cabinet in Book-Matched Walnut with Inset Glass Pulls
Located in New York, NY
is rendered in a light hand-rubbed finish, contrasting beautifully with the darker finish of the
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Rare Large Pilastro Wall Unit with Desk and Light
By Pilastro, Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
comprised of multiple panel-backed Pilastro book cases with extended shelving units. The metal is in very
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Sheet Metal

Drexel Chinoiserie Campaign Style Off White Lighted Display Cabinet Faux Rattan
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Chinoiserie or Campaign style off-white lighted display cabinet with faux wrapped
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet by Hickory
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Henkel Harris Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Henkel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Light Taupe & Green Padua Armoire
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
work as a Credenza but also as Book Case, with beautiful Monochromatic Foliage decors running naturally
Category

2010s Italian Other Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Mid-century 3 bay lighted display cabinet / wall unit with desk
Located in Chicago, IL
light and two built in outlets •each light is individually controlled via a switch in the case *5
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Pair of Light Burr & Burl Walnut Inlaid Library Bookcases Adjustable Shelves
Located in GB
with one drawer and shelf, which are adjustable so they can accommodate any height book you may have
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary Architecture, Collectible Book in Ghost Carry Case
By Phaidon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carrying case with all original inclusions. Yellowing to case, book is in excellent condition, jacket
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English International Style Books

Materials

Paper

French Elm & Marble Cabinet Louis XVI Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
and grey fixed marble top and increasingly rare elm veneered panels. The wood is a lovely light
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Elm & Marble Cabinet Louis XVI Style
French Elm & Marble Cabinet Louis XVI Style
H 32.68 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Marble Book
By Koen van Guijze
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
book, the inside gives light a piece of natural art, a statement when switched on or off
Category

2010s Belgian Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Marble Book
Marble Book
H 11.82 in W 8.27 in D 2.37 in
Caned Sculptural Cabinet by Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House, 1950s, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, Grosfeld House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
works above all else? I can write a short book on this, but one easy to explain reason is that this was
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut, Cane

French 16th and 19th Century Gothic Freestanding Oak Cabinet
Located in Troy, NY
book-fold panels. One door, adorned with elaborate wrought iron hardware, one-drawer and an open bottom
Category

Antique 16th Century French Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Gouffe Deco Cerused Oak Cabinet France, 1940s, Mid-Century
By Jean Royère
Located in New York, NY
Pennsylvania. His work is characterized by a colorful, light and humorous production, enhanced by his choice
Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Wall Box Cabinet in Cedar Green Powder Coated Steel by Ludvig Storm
By Please Wait to be Seated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
light entering the box changes The back plate of the box is removable as it’s attached with magnets
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Wall Box Cabinet in Navy Blue Powder Coated Steel by Ludvig Storm
By Please Wait to be Seated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
light entering the box changes The back plate of the box is removable as it’s attached with magnets
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Object 002 Cabinet by NG Design
Located in Geneve, CH
book collection or favorite crockery. The translucent glass causes the light that falls inside the
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Object 002 Cabinet by NG Design
Object 002 Cabinet by NG Design
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 45.28 in
Wall Box Cabinet in Ash Grey Powder Coated Steel by Ludvig Storm
By Please Wait to be Seated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
light entering the box changes The back plate of the box is removable as it’s attached with magnets
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Aldo Tura Goatskin Cocktail Cabinet, circa 1950 Italy
By Aldo Tura
Located in Los Angeles, CA
drawer. Featuring a Trompe-l'œil book-form with mirrored upper interior with glass shelving and interior
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Count Berry Blue and Red Showcase Cabinet by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
The Count berry blue and red showcase cabinet by Matteo Cibic is a tall impressive display or book
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Resin

Antique 19th Century Danish 2 Door Flame Mahogany Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
exceptional veneer of book matched flame mahogany. This cabinet has been restored and is ready to be used and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Cabinet. Vienna, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
lovely light deep amber color and 200 years old patina. The brass hardware and lock are original. Pieces
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Two Cabinets by Stefano d’Amico in Beech and Brass, Signed and Dated, 1974
Located in Amsterdam, NL
book and his other work is also interesting and shows quite some resemblance with this work. These
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Baker
Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Large Notary Writing Desk Louis XVI Style
Located in BARSAC, FR
Rare Louis XVI style notary writing desk made of mahogany frieze marquetry and light wood and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Large Notary Writing Desk Louis XVI Style
Large Notary Writing Desk Louis XVI Style
H 45.28 in W 40.95 in D 26.78 in
Danish Mid-Century Teak Credenza with Bar by Vantinge, 1960s.
By Vantinge Møbelindustri
Located in Asaa, DK
large bar unit and automatic light. Manufactured by Vantinge Møbelindustri, Denmark. Four sliding doors
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Danish rosewood sideboard. Denmark 1960s. Size 220cm
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Braga, Braga
Mid-Century Brazilian Rosewood sideboard with dynamic book-matched grain on four sliding doors
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Rosewood

1960s Florence Knoll Rosewood Four Drawer Dresser with Marble Top - 3x Available
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. These examples date to the 1960s. The chests feature highly-grained book-matched rosewood cases, and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Marble

Mid 20th century Scandinavian birch inlaid open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
. Central light birch door with an inlaid motif which contains 2 pine shelves, flanked either side with a
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Birch

Kurt Østervig rosewood sideboard. Denmark 1960s. Size 225cm
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Braga, Braga
Very nice and rare Kurt Østervig sideboard. Mid-Century Brazilian Rosewood with book-matched grain
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Maitland Smith Flame Mahogany Étagère or Bookshelf with Brass Gallery
By Maitland Smith
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Maitland Smith étagère or bookcase with five shelves, book matched flame mahogany back
Category

20th Century Philippine Campaign Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Bookcase / Entry Table by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Planner Group, USA, c. 1960
By Paul McCobb
Located in Deland, FL
This one of a kind book shelf is the perfect combination of classic design with a modern twist
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Maple

Sheraton Revival Hand-Painted Vitrine
Located in New Orleans, LA
the enduring influence of classical antiquity on English furniture design. Sheraton's book The Cabinet
Category

Antique 19th Century English Sheraton Vitrines

Materials

Satinwood

Sheraton Revival Hand-Painted Vitrine
Sheraton Revival Hand-Painted Vitrine
H 65.25 in W 49.25 in D 15 in
George III Glazed Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Batley, GB
as some of the glass and a break to the top drawer front as seen in the images. The book case in
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British George III Bookcases

Materials

Wood

George III Glazed Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
George III Glazed Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
H 87.8 in W 35.44 in D 19.3 in
Vintage Danish Rosewood Credenza by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun, 1960s
By Gunni Omann, Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
and beautiful expressive book matched veneer. Loads of storage space with six internal drawers and
Category

Vintage 1960s Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

8 Drawer Danish Rosewood Dresser, Attr. Arne Wahl Iversen, Circa 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
. Solid Hand carved fixed rosewood pulls. Book matched veneer flows from left to right. Builders choose
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Kindel Furniture Neoclassical Cherry and Gold Gilt Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical or Regency style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Kindel
Category

Vintage 1970s American Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Cherry, Giltwood

Vintage Danish Rosewood 3-Bay Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
system consists of: 4 Aluminium uprights 200 cm. 1 Open book cabinet, 32 x 85.5 x 36 cm. 1 Shelf, depth
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

1965 Olive Ash Burl and Marble Credenza by Gordon Bunshaft of SOM
By Som American, Gordon Bunshaft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
features book-matched olive ash burl throughout the piece, and sports polished stainless steel pulls, legs
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Marble, Steel

Modern French Walnut Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
figured walnut in a traditional book match pattern. The hardware is cast and finished in a light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Modern French Walnut Dresser
Modern French Walnut Dresser
H 34.5 in W 71.13 in D 21.5 in
Vintage Burr Yew Wood Dwarf Open Bookcase or Sideboard three Large Drawers
Located in GB
, the shelves are all height adjustable to fit your book sizes Condition wise, we have deep cleaned
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Yew

PAIR OF VERY LARGE 2.6 METER TALL BURR WALNUT DAVID LINLEY LIBRARY BOOKCASEs
By David Linley
Located in GB
take any size book, the base cabinets were used for housing office equipment, the back panel has been
Category

20th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Contemporary Cioccolata Bookshelf in Aluminium by Altreforme
By Aziz Sariyer
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
symmetric folds the magic pages of a good book, the scent of the most beautiful flowers and the boundless
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Gérard Guermonprez Sideboard "Monaco" for Magnani, circa 1950, France
By Gerard Guermonprez
Located in Girona, Spain
from 1954. In particular, in 1955 he presented mass-produced furniture in light oak mounted on black
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Gino Rancati Rare Wood and Marble Sideboard, Published
By Gino Rancati
Located in Milano, IT
elevated ashlars with brass inserts.Simply fantastic. The two central doors open like a book and contain a
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Marble, Brass

Swedish Modern, Multifunctional Shelves in Solid Pine, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
, Stockholm. The Architect was Gustaf Dahl. On the top 3 floors of the original building, in the book
Category

Antique 1870s Swedish Brutalist Shelves

Materials

Pine

Large antique oak Globe Wernicke bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
condition. In beautiful light oak color Origin: England Period: Approx. 1900 Size 260cm x 29/25cm x h.240cm
Category

Antique Early 1900s Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Large antique oak Globe Wernicke bookcase
Large antique oak Globe Wernicke bookcase
H 94.49 in W 102.37 in D 11.42 in
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Light Book Cases For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of light book cases for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique light book cases was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. We have 333 antique and vintage light book cases in-stock, while there are 25 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of light book cases available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Light book cases bearing mid-century modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Aldo Tura, Baker Furniture Company and Henredon each produced beautiful light book cases that are worth considering.

How Much are Light Book Cases?

Prices for light book cases can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, light book cases begin at $25 and can go as high as $922,167, while the average can fetch as much as $4,307.