Asian Style Carved and Hand Painted Bookcase / Cabinet
Located in Toledo, OH
Asian style locking bookcase / cabinet with low relief carved landscape and houses.
Category
20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Locking Bookcase
PAIR OF ViNTAGE CHERRYWOOD OPEN LIBRARY BOOKCASES WITH LOCKABLE CUPBOARD BASES
$4,379Sale Price / set|20% Off
PAIR OF ViNTAGE CHERRYWOOD OPEN LIBRARY BOOKCASES WITH LOCKABLE CUPBOARD BASES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this pair of vintage solid Cherrywood open library bookcases with lockable cupboard bases Please note the ...
Category
20th Century English Country Bookcases
Materials
Cherry
Practical Gothic Revival Carved Two Door Dry Bar Cabinet / Bookcase w. Iron Lock
Located in Lisse, NL
Both doors open and shut perfectly and both come with a good working slide-lock. This handcrafted bookcase is made of solid oak and the top is oak veneered.
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Antique oak notary cabinet with two roller doors, a working lock
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Up for auction is this stunning antique oak notary cabinet with two roller doors, a working lock, and a beautiful patina. This stunning antique cabinet, if it were up to us, would b...
Category
Early 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique English bookcase / display cabinet from the 19th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
The upper section locks with the original working key, while the lower door does not lock. A bookcase is more than just a practical storage solution.
Category
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Wood
English Astragal Glazed Bookcase of Mahogany from the Edwardian Period
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English locking two-door bookcase of mahogany from the Edwardian era, featuring a moulded cornice top with a stopped flute frieze over two cabinet doors, each door with astrag...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Metal
Glasgow School Green Stained Cypress Wood, Glazed Bookcase Mackintosh Attributed
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in London, GB
Charles Rennie Mackintosh (attributed) a Glasgow School green stained cypress wood and glazed bookcase, with bullion glazed doors with arched upper details and pierced brass hinges a...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Cypress
French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Library Bookcase by Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ART DECO BOOKCASE BY LOUIS MAJORELLE A very large open library bookcase produced in Macassar Ebony with two lockable doors in the centre having the original key, the bookcase was des...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Macassar
Swedish Art Moderne Black Writing Desk with Zebra Hide Insert
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabulous black lacquered writing desk with bookcase and lockable cabinet on front and curved desktop, pencil drawer and another cabinet with dovetailed drawers on the desk side.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
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Pair of Early 20th Century Mahogany French Bookcases
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Pair of early 20th century mahogany bookcases. Bookcase with 2 lockable doors. Modular shelves Mahogany-veneered oak structure.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Burl Walnut Glass Door Breakfront Bookcase Bookshelf Display Cabinet
Unavailable
H 85.25 in W 50.25 in D 13.75 in
Burl Walnut Glass Door Breakfront Bookcase Bookshelf Display Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Both the upper and lower sections of the bookcase lock with accompanying keys, and they separate for shipping and easy movement, so this bookcase is as convenient a piece as it is us...
Category
2010s English Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
George I Period Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase Dating from circa 1720
Unavailable
H 81.5 in W 38.19 in D 20.87 in
George I Period Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase Dating from circa 1720
Located in East Sussex, GB
An early 18th century burr walnut bureau bookcase dating from circa 1720. The bookcase top with stepped concave cornice above a pair of glazed doors with original lock and working key.
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Antique Carved Oak Glass Front Locking Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique carved oak glass front bookcase or display cabinet. The bookcase features solid oak construction, with nice wood grain and gorgeous carved wood details. It offers...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Carved Oak Glass Door Locking Bookcase with Decorative Brass
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H 60.75 in W 33.1 in D 11.5 in
Antique Carved Oak Glass Door Locking Bookcase with Decorative Brass
Located in West Chester, PA
Antique oak locking glass door bookcase with decorative brass hinges and hand carved details.
Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Classical Burl Walnut Two-Drawer Locking Bookcase with Lion Head Reserves
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H 85 in W 56 in D 16 in
Classical Burl Walnut Two-Drawer Locking Bookcase with Lion Head Reserves
Located in Big Flats, NY
Classical walnut bookcase features case with burl and carved lion head reserves and two glass-front doors opening to reveal adjustable shelf interior and over two lower drawers, lock...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Locking Triple Bookcase, circa 1900
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H 57.75 in W 60.5 in D 13 in
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Locking Triple Bookcase, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American empire triple bookcase offers flame mahogany construction with ogee frieze surmounting case with three glass doors opening to divided and shelved interiors, raise...
Category
20th Century American American Empire Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Large Edwardian Panelled Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet Four Lockable Cupboard Doors
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H 87.8 in W 59.06 in D 18.51 in
Large Edwardian Panelled Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet Four Lockable Cupboard Doors
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very large panelled mahogany library bookcase cabinet with four lockable cupboard doors A very good looking and grand functional p...
Category
20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
English Bookcase of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
An English locking two-door bookcase of inlaid mahogany standing on tapered legs from the Edwardian era.
Category
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Glass
19th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Located in South Shields, GB
A late Georgian/early Victorian secretaire bookcase There's a lockable cupboard to the top A pull out desk with internal drawers and compartments Two additional drawers to the bot...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
English Glazed Bookcase of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English locking two-door bookcase of mahogany from the Edwardian era.
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Danish Bookcase in Wood and Brass
By Finn Juhl
Located in Milano, IT
The wall unit features two solid cabinets with drop down doors that can be opened by a brass lock. The bookcase features three backs.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique American Aesthetic Movement Chestnut Tall Bookcase Cabinet
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H 87.41 in W 38.59 in D 16.34 in
Antique American Aesthetic Movement Chestnut Tall Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Norwich, England
There has been an ink spillage to the inside as shown in the photographs. The bookcase top has two shelves, which are adjustable, the key works the cupboard door lock.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Bookcases
Materials
Chestnut
Late 18th Century Mahogany Bookcase with Dentil Cornice Detail
Located in London, GB
The top half of the bookcase is lined in a cream moiré silk with Astragal glazing on the doors and the bottom half consists of a cupboard with one central shelf, each section with a ...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Silk, Glass, Mahogany
Late 18th Century Mahogany Bookcase with Dentil Cornice Detail
Located in London, GB
The top half of the bookcase is lined in a cream moiré silk with Astragal glazing on the doors and the bottom half consists of a cupboard with one central shelf, each section with a ...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century British George III Bookcases
Materials
Silk, Glass, Mahogany
19th Century Narrow Mahogany Astragal Glazed Bookcase on Chest
Located in Glasgow, GB
Of a useful size and with beautiful astragal design, it has some missing dentils to the left corner and an old shrinkage line to the right side of the bookcase. The door lock is work...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Hepplewhite Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Bauhaus Era Bookcase, Tubular Steel Base, Walnut Veneer, 1930s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Featuring multiple drawers for convenient storage and organization, four middle drawers on each side are lockable with keys. This bookcase also boasts four spacious shelves, ideal fo...
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Bauhaus Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Antique Astragal Glazed Bookcase, English, Display Book Cabinet, Victorian, 1880
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H 48.43 in W 39.77 in D 14.38 in
Antique Astragal Glazed Bookcase, English, Display Book Cabinet, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Elegant Victorian bookcase with attractive proportion and fine craftsmanship Quality stocks present fine grain interest and deep caramel hues Astragal glazed doors bathe the interior...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Marble
Pair, 19th Century French Oak Bookcases Display Cabinet with Adjustable Shelves
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H 88.5 in W 52.5 in D 20.75 in
Pair, 19th Century French Oak Bookcases Display Cabinet with Adjustable Shelves
Located in Round Top, TX
All other doors use a key simply as a pull, with no functioning lock. These bookcases are built in 2 sections, making it easier to install the lower oak cabinet with two doors and th...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Erik Brouer Teak 2pc. Bookcase Cabinet Chest for Brouer Mobelfabrik Denmark
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H 72.75 in W 53.25 in D 19.75 in
Erik Brouer Teak 2pc. Bookcase Cabinet Chest for Brouer Mobelfabrik Denmark
By Erik Brouer
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A well crafted 2 piece teak wood bookcase with upper locking glass front doors having five adjustable shelves and fine brass hardware .
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak, Glass
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Bookcase Cabinet with Drop-Down Compartment, 1960s
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H 49.81 in W 35.44 in D 11.82 in
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Bookcase Cabinet with Drop-Down Compartment, 1960s
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
The cabinet includes a lock and key. The bookcase is in good vintage condition with normal signs of age and use.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Horner School Carved Golden Oak Three-Door Mirrored Bookcase, circa 1900
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H 73 in W 64 in D 13.25 in
Antique Horner School Carved Golden Oak Three-Door Mirrored Bookcase, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Horner school bookcase features crest with central mirror and flanking carved foliate frame above three locking glass door bookcase with key and adjustable shelving and three...
Category
20th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Simon Horn of Chelsea Cherry Wood Bookcase Drinks Cabinet Shelving Secretary
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H 72.45 in W 35.83 in D 17.52 in
Simon Horn of Chelsea Cherry Wood Bookcase Drinks Cabinet Shelving Secretary
By Simon Horn
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice and functional Simon Horn of Chelsea Cherry Wood bookcase with lockable cupboard A very good looking well-made piece in lightly r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Bookcases
Materials
Cherry
English Bookcase of Burl Walnut with Glazed Doors from the Edwardian Period
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H 50 in W 47.13 in D 13.5 in
English Bookcase of Burl Walnut with Glazed Doors from the Edwardian Period
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English locking two-door cabinet bookcase of burr walnut from the Edwardian era, featuring a moulded top with a decoartive gallery back, over a frieze of two cabinet doors, ea...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Panelled Cherrywood Library Office Bookcases Part of a Large Suite
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H 81.11 in W 28.15 in D 12.8 in
Pair of Panelled Cherrywood Library Office Bookcases Part of a Large Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of solid panelled cherrywood Library office bookcases with height adjustable shelves This pair are part of a suite, the entire ...
Category
20th Century English Modern Bookcases
Materials
Cherry
French Boulle Bookcase or Desk with Bronzed Marquetry
Located in Houston, TX
The upper structure is a bookcase having doors that lock. Two drawers under the bookcase with one larger drawer in the desk.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks
Materials
Wood
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Executive Desk with front Bookcase
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H 29 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Executive Desk with front Bookcase
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Teak Executive Desk with Front Bookcase. Locking drawers with Original Key. Understated but beautifully made.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Hans Olsen and Chris Sørensen 1960s Teak and Oak Desk with Bookcase Front
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H 28.35 in W 63 in D 30.71 in
Hans Olsen and Chris Sørensen 1960s Teak and Oak Desk with Bookcase Front
Located in London, GB
Features ten deep drawers, two of which are lockable and a bookcase front. Complete with original keys and boasting a brilliant even patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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Locking Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal locking bookcase for your home. A locking bookcase — often made from wood, glass and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect locking bookcase — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A locking bookcase, designed in the Arts and Crafts, Empire or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
How Much is a Locking Bookcase?
Prices for a locking bookcase start at $1,095 and top out at $16,800 with the average selling for $2,495.
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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.
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