Light Wood Bookcase
Art Deco Bookcase and Bar Bookcase with Light, 1930, French, Material, Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bookcase with bar
Year: 1930
Country: French
It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Marble, Chrome
$34,000
H 58.27 in W 53.55 in D 16.54 in
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Cherry and Burl Wood Lighted Bookcase
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted bookcase or display cabinet
By Baker Furniture
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
$2,995
H 77.25 in W 29.5 in D 13.25 in
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Cherry Wood Lighted Bookcase
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Country or French Provincial Louis XV style lighted breakfront bookcase cabinet
Category
Vintage 1980s American French Provincial Bookcases
Materials
Brass
$3,295
H 86.25 in W 66.25 in D 17 in
Light Taupe Morning Glory Bookcase
By Porte Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Introducing the Morning Glory bookcase, a classic piece inspired by traditional Italian
Category
2010s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Antique French Regency Louis XVI Carved Cherry Wood Lighted Breakfront Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
breakfront bookcase
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Carved cherry wood, with glass front and sides, and
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Bookcases
Materials
Brass
$3,295
H 87.75 in W 63.5 in D 19 in
American Mid Century Modern Olive Wood Glass & Mirror Bookcase by Heritage Light
By Drexel
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant double door mirrored glass cabinet, lighted interior with black lacquer flat base
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Olive
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 81 in W 32 in D 15 in
Italian mid-century modern modular bookcase in wood and black metal, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
bookcase in light wood and black painted metal, composed of six rectangular shelves and two storage modules
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
$3,109
H 99.41 in W 86.62 in D 13.78 in
Shelves with Light, Style: Art Deco, Materilas: Wood and Glass, Year 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Shelves with light
Material: glass and wood
Style: Art Deco
Country: France
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
$135,000
H 68.31 in W 27.17 in D 13.78 in
Light Igor Book End
By Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Milan, IT
supports a vertical element in wood with a glossy ivory lacquered finish. The horn insert creates a unique
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Rustic Oak Etagere, Light
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern rustic-style light oak etagere with five oak-crafted display shelves firmly supported by a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Lighted Bookcase or Display Cabinet by Henredon
By Milo Baughman, Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Milo Baughman style lighted display cabinet or bookcase with glass front doors
By
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Ash, Ebony, Burl
$1,795
H 54 in W 32 in D 14 in
Antique Scholar's Chest with Painted Pomegranates, Open Light Bookcase
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful Chinese scholar's chest with an open light feature and hand-painted images
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,100 Sale Price
56% Off
H 52.5 in W 67 in D 17.5 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Attributed Etagere in White Iron and Light Maple
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon, Planner Group
Located in Charleston, SC
A two piece satin white iron and light toned maple wood bookcase / etagere designed by Mid Century
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Iron
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
H 64.25 in W 63 in D 15.8 in
Art Deco Small Commode, 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
An elegant light wood commode with a bookcase on the left side and door on the right side.
Small
Category
20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Tin
Recent Sales
Bookcase in Light Green Lacque
Located in Genova, Liguria
Lacquered bookcase in light green, built now, but with ancient wood of pine by circa 19th century
Category
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
Bernini Italian Light and Dark Curved Ash Wood Bookcase, 2002, by Franco Poli
By Bernini, Franco Poli
Located in Mornico al Serio ( BG), Lombardia
light or dark stained ash wood, the plexiglass and using a quarter of a circle for the angles.
The
Category
Early 2000s Italian Other Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Plexiglass, Ash
H 81.5 in W 38.98 in D 13 in
Exceptional and Rare Louis XV Light Wood Bookcase, circa 1800 -1X39
Located in Bordeaux, FR
wood bookcase, crafted around 1800. Its exquisite design features a facade adorned with paneled and
Category
Antique 1880s Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Mahogany Shelf or Bookcase by Eugène Printz, 1932
By Eugene Printz
Located in Paris, FR
Light wood bookcase with four shelves. One side of each shelf has an arc of a circle shape. 1932
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Wood
Stickley Georgian Cherry Wood Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian style lighted breakfront bookcase cabinet or china cabinet
By L. & J.G
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Victorian Style Carved Cherry Wood Glass Front Lighted Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Victorian style lighted bookcase cabinet.
USA, 20th century.
Carved cherry wood
Category
20th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Light Modern Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Bookcase is a modern two-door bookcase in figured cathedral ash available in our dune finish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Bookcases
Materials
Composition
Italian modern Asymmetric bookcase with 2 shelves in light wood, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Asymmetric bookcase with 2 shelves in light wood, 1980s
Asymmetric fantastic
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 31.89 in W 13.78 in D 15.75 in
Arts & Crafts Solid Cherry Wood Lighted Bookcase or Display Cabinet
By Gustav Stickley, Harvey Ellis
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style lighted display cabinet or bookcase
In the manner of
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Cherry
Stickley Georgian Carved Cherry Wood Lighted Bookcase or Display Cabinet
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted bookcase, display cabinet, or dining cabinet
By
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 80.5 in W 37 in D 14.75 in
Stickley Style Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Lighted Bookcase or Display Cabinet
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style lighted display cabinet or bookcase
In the manner of
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Cherry
Harvey Probber Rosewood and Ebonized Wood Lighted Bookcase or Display Cabinet
By Harvey Probber
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern lighted wall unit, bookcase, or display cabinet
By Harvey Probber
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Rosewood
H 81 in W 26.13 in D 13.5 in
French Regency Louis XVI Carved Cherry Wood Lighted Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style lighted display cabinet or bookcase
USA, Circa 1990s
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 65.5 in W 52.5 in D 17.5 in
Ethan Allen Arts & Crafts Solid Cherry Wood Lighted Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style lighted display cabinet or bookcase
In the manner of
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Cherry
H 70 in W 43 in L 70 in
Ethan Allen Arts & Crafts Solid Cherry Wood Lighted Bookcase or Display Cabinet
By Harvey Ellis, Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style lighted display cabinet or bookcase
In the manner of
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Cherry
H 70.25 in W 43.13 in D 15 in
Pair of Antique Bookcases Display Cabinets Painted Light Gray
Located in Round Top, TX
These exceptional bookcases are a tremendous find as it is difficult to find a matching pair. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
Midcentury American Classical Three Tier Light Cherry Narrow Bookcase
Located in Germantown, MD
A midcentury American Classical Three Tier Light Cherry Narrow Bookcase in great structural
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Light Modern Five-Tier Etagere
Located in Westwood, NJ
, the etagere boasts our light mangrove finish that complements various interior styles, from modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Wood
1970s Brass, Glass and Lacquer Wall Unit, Lighted
Located in Austin, TX
brass risers support four sections of glass shelves and lacquered wood cases. Brass hooded light units
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Style Shaker Solid Cherry Wood Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Shaker or American Colonial style lighted breakfront bookcase cabinet or sideboard
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Ethan Allen British Colonial Cherry Wood Lighted Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous British Colonial style lighted bookcase, display cabinet, or china cabinet
By Ethan
Category
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 83.75 in W 47.25 in D 16.75 in
Stickley Shaker Arts and Crafts Cherry Wood Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts and Crafts or Shaker style lighted breakfront bookcase cabinet or china cabinet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Cherry
H 82 in W 70.5 in D 18 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Breakfront / Bookcase / Cabinet, Light Oak
Located in Manhasset, NY
Large Mid-Century Modern Breakfront / Bookcase / Cabinet, Light Oak
A large and impressive two
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Glass, Wood
19th Century Italian Light Blue Shabby Bookcases Cupboards with Windows Set of 2
Located in IT
did a conservative restoration.
The wood is lacquered in light blue shabby effect.
Measurements: 130
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Vitrines
Materials
Wood, Glass
H 75.6 in W 17.33 in D 51.19 in
Arts & Crafts Solid Cherry Wood Lighted Bookcase or Display Cabinet
By Harvey Ellis, Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style lighted display cabinet or bookcase
In the manner of
Category
1990s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Cherry
Burl Wood Étagère Shelving Unit Lighted Bookcase Manner of Milo Baughman
Located in Wayne, NJ
Burl wood étagère shelving lighted bookcase manner of Milo Baughman.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Burl
H 82.5 in W 36.38 in D 12.38 in
Ethan Allen French Regency Cherry Wood Lighted Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial or Regency style lighted display cabinet or bookcase
By Ethan Allen
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Cherry
H 65.5 in W 52.5 in D 17.5 in
Keller Furniture MCM Lighted Display Cabinet Bookcase Style of Broyhill Brasilia
By Kent-Coffey, Keller Furniture 1, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome MCM aka Mid-Century Modern lighted display cabinet or bookcase attributed to Keller
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 72.25 in W 32 in D 13.5 in
Vintage Oak Bookcase
Located in Brescia, IT
color of the doors and the bottom that stands out from the light oak wood.
A capacious bookcase that
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Vintage Pulaski Cherry Lighted Mirrored Curio Display Cabinet Bookcase
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pecan wood with burl wood accents.) this large cabinet features a mirrored back, two swing glass doors
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Burl
Chinoiserie Chinese Red Breakfront Lighted Hutch Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Chinoiserie Chinese red breakfront lighted China hutch, bookcase, or display
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
H 79.25 in W 61.5 in D 14.5 in
Vintage Henredon Scene One Campaign Style Lighted Curio Display Cabinet Bookcase
By Henredon
Located in West Chester, PA
A sparkling campaign style Henredon campaign style display cabinet from their iconic Scene One Collection. Two full length doors with beveled glass open to a mirrored back interior w...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
H 82 in W 31.5 in D 15 in
Vintage Henredon Scene One Campaign Style Lighted Curio Display Cabinet Bookcase
By Henredon
Located in West Chester, PA
A sparkling campaign style Henredon campaign style display cabinet from their iconic Scene One Collection. Two full length doors with beveled glass open to a mirrored back interior w...
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
H 82 in W 31.5 in D 15 in
Italian modern Wooden modular bookcase or sideboard by Derk Jan De Vries, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
storage-sideboard in light colored wood. The bookcase includes 9 modules with rounded corners. 2
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 47.25 in W 90.95 in D 14.97 in
Vintage Provincial Swedish Louis XVI Style Painted Corner Cabinet by de Bournay
Located in Forney, TX
A wonderful vintage Provincial parcel gilt and soft light pale green painted wood bookcase cabinet
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Corner Cupboards
Materials
Wool, Paint
H 79 in W 46.75 in D 20 in
Bookcase in Light Oak, Good Condition, Some Signs of Use
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Brussels , BE
Bookcase in light oak, good condition, some signs of use.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Bookcase in Light Oak, Good Condition, Some Signs of Use
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Brussels , BE
Bookcase in light oak, good condition, some signs of use.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Milo Baughman Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman Lighted Chrome and Wood Bookcase Display Cabinet. The top separates from the Credenza.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Bookcases
Materials
Glass
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By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Basel, BS
Stunning masterpiece 1970s Italian Lounge ArmChair in the manner of the Cassina Mario Bellini Pianura chair, in Oak wood and incredible striped cushions.
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Vintage 1970s European Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
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$3,686
H 23.63 in W 66.15 in D 35.44 in
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable wall light in brass and rattan designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.75"H x 8.25"W x 15.5"D
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
LUread Spot Sconce 'S'
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Lumfardo LUread spot sconce with a push switch on the backplate. A sconce inspired as a contemporary take on classic midcentury lines. Can be wired for any region worldwide...
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English Arm Loveseat Upholstered in 100% Natural Hemp
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing our English arm studio sofa in 100% natural hemp. Sink into the plump down-wrapped seat cushions. The soothing oatmeal color, reminiscent of natural flax linen, adds war...
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21st Century and Contemporary Other Loveseats
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Hemp
Contemporary Handcrafted Center Table in Brazilian Hardwood by Leo Strauss
Located in Atibaia, BR
Solid wood, processed in large width and thickness dimensions, and it adds life to this piece of straight and modernist shapes.
In its artisan production, traditional woodworking ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Brutalist Center Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$1,936 Sale Price
53% Off
H 13.78 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Peacock Blue Chinese Glazed Lamp With Bronze Mounts
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Chinese ceramic lamp in a deep peacock blue glaze, featuring molded figural and foliate relief work over a crackled surface. The vase-form body is mounted on an embossed bronze base ...
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
2 Italian Sconces in Murano and Chromed Bronze, Style: Art Deco, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 sconces
Style: Art Deco
Year: 1920
Wall light in Material: Murano and chromed bronze
Chic and Elegant
To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring h...
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
$8,000 / set
H 9.45 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Scandinavian Modern Chest of Drawers in Pine, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming Danish pine chest of drawers dating from the early 20th century, thoughtfully updated with a creative twist. While the body retains its original character and rich grain, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Pine
$2,200
H 38.98 in W 36.23 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Elm Wood Console Table with Drawers
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This charming vintage elm wood console is a one-of-a-kind piece with beautiful age and patina that adds character to any space. Its patina painted elm wood finish showcases the natur...
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20th Century Organic Modern Console Tables
Materials
Elm
Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase with Raised Panels, c1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase offers mahogany raised panel construction with four stacks having pull out glass doors, c1910
Measures- 66.25'' H x 36'' W x 14.5'' D.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
$1,760 Sale Price
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H 66.25 in W 36 in D 14.5 in
Baker Furniture Italian Provincial Maple Bibliotheque Bookcase Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Italian Provincial or Rustic European style bibliotheque bookcase cabinet
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection
Italy, Late 20th Century
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Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Bookcases
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Brass
$3,995
H 86 in W 39.5 in D 16 in
Very Fine Antique Secretary Bookcase with Brass Eagle Crest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Well constructed with fine mahogany veneer with Federal style brass eagle finial on a pedestal. The carved cornice with urn form finials over a carved frieze. Two glazed doors with m...
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Antique Late 19th Century Federal Bookcases
Materials
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Georgian Carved Cherry Wood Étagère or Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Regency style etagère, bookcase, or wall unit
USA, Circa 1970s
Gorgeous carved solid cherry wood, with bamboo form posts, and original brass hardware.
M...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Burl
$4,240 Sale Price
20% Off
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Teardrop Pendant, by JDP Interiors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pearl pendant features hand blown frosted glass in a teardrop shade with an unlacquered brass metal finish. Our take on a pearl earring.
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Henning Kjaernulf Solid Oak Side Table, Denmark 1960's
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Oak
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Light Wood Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the light wood bookcase you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, glass and metal, every light wood bookcase was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a light wood bookcase, we have 9 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the light wood bookcase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each light wood bookcase bearing Mid-Century Modern, Neoclassical or American Classical hallmarks is very popular. Ethan Allen, Arcahorn Srl. and Keller Furniture each produced at least one beautiful light wood bookcase that is worth considering.
How Much is a Light Wood Bookcase?
Prices for a light wood bookcase can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $995 and can go as high as $11,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,718.
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.
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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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 Light Wood Bookcase
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best wood used for building a bookcase is plywood made from hardwood. It is easily available and comes in many types. Laminated panels that can be glued together are also a great option for a bookcase. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique, new and vintage wooden bookcases.
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