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Large 18th Century Italian Walnut Bookcase with Mesh Doors
Large 18th Century Italian Walnut Bookcase with Mesh Doors

Large 18th Century Italian Walnut Bookcase with Mesh Doors

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large 18th Century Italian Walnut Bookcase with Mesh Doors

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Antique 18th Century Italian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Wellington Hall Italian Walnut Library Bookcase Breakfront Display Cabinet Mesh
Wellington Hall Italian Walnut Library Bookcase Breakfront Display Cabinet Mesh

Wellington Hall Italian Walnut Library Bookcase Breakfront Display Cabinet Mesh

By Wellington

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century Wellington Hall breakfront library bookcase or china cabinet. Handmade in Italy from

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Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

1970s, Danish newspaper holder, solid oak wood, furniture mesh.
1970s, Danish newspaper holder, solid oak wood, furniture mesh.

1970s, Danish newspaper holder, solid oak wood, furniture mesh.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish newspaper holder. Solid oak wood, furniture mesh. Original very good condition: no

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Louis XV Dome Topped Walnut Bibliotheque, c1750
Louis XV Dome Topped Walnut Bibliotheque, c1750

Louis XV Dome Topped Walnut Bibliotheque, c1750

$15,500

H 93.5 in W 58 in D 17.5 in

Louis XV Dome Topped Walnut Bibliotheque, c1750

Located in valatie, NY

This beautiful French Louis XV bookcase has a single molded domed top and two arched doors with

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Bookcases

Materials

Mesh, Walnut

French 19th-20th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Desk, Bookcase & Chair
French 19th-20th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Desk, Bookcase & Chair

French 19th-20th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Desk, Bookcase & Chair

$27,850Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 70 in W 82 in D 18 in

French 19th-20th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Desk, Bookcase & Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

-upholstered) and a three-door Bibliothèque (Bookcase) with brass-mesh-doors and marble top. Circa: 1900. Desk

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Antique Early 1900s French Empire Revival Desks

Materials

Bronze

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French Louis XV Style Mesh Door Bookcase
French Louis XV Style Mesh Door Bookcase

French Louis XV Style Mesh Door Bookcase

Unavailable

H 86.62 in W 58.27 in D 22.05 in

French Louis XV Style Mesh Door Bookcase

Located in Newark, GB

A fine quality French Louis XV style bookcase dating to around 1900, this piece has a really

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bookcases

Materials

Kingwood

French Bibliotheque/Bookcase with Mesh Door, Mid-19th Century
French Bibliotheque/Bookcase with Mesh Door, Mid-19th Century

French Bibliotheque/Bookcase with Mesh Door, Mid-19th Century

Located in Sheffield, MA

Elegant statement in a tall French bookcase with wooden exterior, painted interior and mesh door

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Antique 1860s French Empire Revival Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Period Directoire Bookcase
Period Directoire Bookcase

Period Directoire Bookcase

Unavailable

H 86 in W 44 in D 13.5 in

Period Directoire Bookcase

Located in New Orleans, La

Soft blue bookcase with mesh doors

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Library Mesh in Cherry XIXth
Library Mesh in Cherry XIXth

Library Mesh in Cherry XIXth

Unavailable

H 80.32 in W 55.12 in D 13.78 in

Library Mesh in Cherry XIXth

Located in charmes, FR

bookcase in cherry wood and walnut fillets, in very good condition.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Wood

French Walnut Two-Door Bookcase
French Walnut Two-Door Bookcase

French Walnut Two-Door Bookcase

Unavailable

H 43.5 in W 29 in D 14 in

French Walnut Two-Door Bookcase

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century French walnut two-door bookcase having wire mesh doors.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Factory French Industrial Mesh Iron Factory Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1950
Factory French Industrial Mesh Iron Factory Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1950

Factory French Industrial Mesh Iron Factory Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1950

Located in Roubaix, FR

2 doors opening perfectly Industrial mesh iron factory bookcase cabinet with 3 original grey patina

Category

Vintage 1950s European Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Steel mesh bookcase w/ wood plank shelves
Steel mesh bookcase w/ wood plank shelves

Steel mesh bookcase w/ wood plank shelves

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H 59 in W 63 in D 19.75 in

Steel mesh bookcase w/ wood plank shelves

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Large industrial steel mesh bookcase with wood plank shelves. Old metal work, new wood inserts.

Category

20th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Rich Regency Style Mahogany Bookcase with Brass Mesh Doors
Rich Regency Style Mahogany Bookcase with Brass Mesh Doors

Rich Regency Style Mahogany Bookcase with Brass Mesh Doors

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Richly crafted mahogany Regency style bookcase having raised fancy cartouche at the top, brass mesh

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Vintage 1920s American Regency Bookcases

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century French Petite Bookcase with Wire Mesh Doors
19th Century French Petite Bookcase with Wire Mesh Doors

19th Century French Petite Bookcase with Wire Mesh Doors

Located in Mckinney, TX

An antique French Provincial bookcase featuring a stunning example of fine craftsmanship. The solid

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Antique 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Wire

1950s Vista Furniture Co. Birch and Mesh Metal Bookcase
1950s Vista Furniture Co. Birch and Mesh Metal Bookcase

1950s Vista Furniture Co. Birch and Mesh Metal Bookcase

By Vista of California

Located in Denton, TX

Birch and steel frame with adjustable shelf and mesh back.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

French Directoire-Style Painted Bookcase
French Directoire-Style Painted Bookcase

French Directoire-Style Painted Bookcase

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H 82 in W 59.5 in L 82 in

French Directoire-Style Painted Bookcase

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

French Directoire-style painted bookcase, with mesh-front doors and adjustable shelves to the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Pine, Paint

French Painted Louis XVI Bookcase
French Painted Louis XVI Bookcase

French Painted Louis XVI Bookcase

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H 89 in W 51 in D 21 in

French Painted Louis XVI Bookcase

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A painted and gilt French Louis XVI style two-door bookcase with gilt mesh doors and a single

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Mid 19th Century Fruitwood Renaissance Revival Bookcase
Mid 19th Century Fruitwood Renaissance Revival Bookcase

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

Original Blue Painted Bookcase Display Cabinet from Sweden
Original Blue Painted Bookcase Display Cabinet from Sweden

Original Blue Painted Bookcase Display Cabinet from Sweden

Located in Round Top, TX

This antique blue painted Swedish 2-door bookcase has had the glass replaced with wire mesh giving

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century French Bibliotheque Cabinet with Wire Mesh Door Panels
Early 19th Century French Bibliotheque Cabinet with Wire Mesh Door Panels

Early 19th Century French Bibliotheque Cabinet with Wire Mesh Door Panels

Located in Dallas, TX

This handsome antique French bookcase or display cabinet features large doors with original chicken

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Antique Early 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Wire

White Lacquered 1940's Bookcase Cabinet
White Lacquered 1940's Bookcase Cabinet

White Lacquered 1940's Bookcase Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

White Lacquered 1940's Bookcase. Brass inset mesh doors. Semi Gloss finish.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Gray Painted Pine Cabinet with Wire Mesh Doors from Hungary
Antique Gray Painted Pine Cabinet with Wire Mesh Doors from Hungary

Antique Gray Painted Pine Cabinet with Wire Mesh Doors from Hungary

Located in Round Top, TX

mesh giving the bookcase a more open and accessible feel. Where the (newer) grayish blue paint has been

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Pine

French Provincial Antique Oak and Wire Mesh Bookcase Cabinet
French Provincial Antique Oak and Wire Mesh Bookcase Cabinet

French Provincial Antique Oak and Wire Mesh Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Hopewell, NJ

19th century wonderful family heirloom bookcase made of French oak with warm charming patina and

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Wire

Narrow and Shallow Depth Italian Mesh Door Secretary Desk Paper Lined Drawers
Narrow and Shallow Depth Italian Mesh Door Secretary Desk Paper Lined Drawers

Narrow and Shallow Depth Italian Mesh Door Secretary Desk Paper Lined Drawers

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

. The desk features a wire mesh bookcase top and beautifully lined drawers with fine Italian paper. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Rococo Revival Desks

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Tall Arched Iron Mid-Century Modern Bookcase Etagere Mesh Shelves
Pair of Tall Arched Iron Mid-Century Modern Bookcase Etagere Mesh Shelves

Pair of Tall Arched Iron Mid-Century Modern Bookcase Etagere Mesh Shelves

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage pair of tall arched iron mid-century modern bookcase shelves. Item features six mesh

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Wire Mesh Front Book Shelf, France, circa 1920
Vintage Industrial Wire Mesh Front Book Shelf, France, circa 1920

Vintage Industrial Wire Mesh Front Book Shelf, France, circa 1920

Located in Napa, CA

Vintage Industrial wire mesh book shelf with mesh front. Shelving unit has three shelves and a

Category

Early 20th Century French Other Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Character Rich French 19th Century Tall Carved Wood Cabinet Bookcase
Character Rich French 19th Century Tall Carved Wood Cabinet Bookcase

Character Rich French 19th Century Tall Carved Wood Cabinet Bookcase

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A tall French 19th century carved wood two-piece open mesh cabinet, armoire or bookcase having set

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Bookcases

Materials

Oak

French Bookcase with Brass Mesh Doors Late 19th Century
French Bookcase with Brass Mesh Doors Late 19th Century

French Bookcase with Brass Mesh Doors Late 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

Pine Bookcase with two brass mesh doors. The mesh is hand-made with brass wire. This item has a

Category

Antique 1880s French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Brass

Pair of mahogany bookcases
Pair of mahogany bookcases

Pair of mahogany bookcases

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H 83 in W 39.5 in D 15 in

Pair of mahogany bookcases

Located in Oakville, ON

Pair of solid mahogany bookcase with mesh doors, bronze hardware and Louis XV style design on door

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Provincial painted bookcase/cabinet
19th Century French Provincial painted bookcase/cabinet

19th Century French Provincial painted bookcase/cabinet

Located in Hudson, NY

Soft green painted French painted 19th c. bookcase/cabinet. Wire mesh doors. Lovely coral red

Category

Antique 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Large Industrial Mesh Doors Bookcase Iron Cabinet, 1930s
Large Industrial Mesh Doors Bookcase Iron Cabinet, 1930s

Large Industrial Mesh Doors Bookcase Iron Cabinet, 1930s

Located in Roubaix, FR

A. Legros Belgium original brass tag iron two mesh doors cabinet. Lower solid oak shelves removable

Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Industrial 1900s French Iron Bookcase or Cabinet with Two Mesh Doors
Industrial 1900s French Iron Bookcase or Cabinet with Two Mesh Doors

Industrial 1900s French Iron Bookcase or Cabinet with Two Mesh Doors

Located in Roubaix, FR

1900s Mesh doors polished riveted iron locker cabinet from North of France factory with three new

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Antique Early 1900s French Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Iron

French Provincial 19th century monumental bookcase
French Provincial 19th century monumental bookcase

French Provincial 19th century monumental bookcase

Located in Hudson, NY

French Provinciaal 19th century bookcase with wire mesh doors, floral carving and brass

Category

Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th-Early 20th Century George III Style Pine Bookcase, Vitruvian Scroll
Late 19th-Early 20th Century George III Style Pine Bookcase, Vitruvian Scroll

Late 19th-Early 20th Century George III Style Pine Bookcase, Vitruvian Scroll

Located in Atlanta, GA

Late 19th-early 20th century George III style pine bookcase with bronze mesh doors and vitruvian

Category

Antique Late 19th Century George III Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

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Italian 1940s Art Deco Mid-Century Walnut Burl and Mirror Mosaic Dry Bar Cabinet

By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Ico & Luisa Parisi

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Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern drinks dry bar cabinet with beautiful veneer walnut briar burl wood, two side doors and central turning compartments with great woode...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dry Bars

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Antique 18th Century Franco-Flemish Mythological Tapestry, with Diana & Callisto
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Antique 18th Century Franco-Flemish Mythological Tapestry, with Diana & Callisto

Located in New York, NY

An antique Franco-Flemish mythological tapestry from the 18th century, featuring the goddess of the hunt, Diana with her attendant, Callisto. In this sultry scene, Diana reposes on a...

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Antique 18th Century French Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

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Antique Chinese Carved Camphor wood Trunk Coffer 20th Century

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Located in London, GB

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Trunks and Luggage

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Antique English Art Deco Carved Oak Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1920s
Antique English Art Deco Carved Oak Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1920s

Antique English Art Deco Carved Oak Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1920s

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique English Art Deco bookcase or display cabinet England, Circa 1920s Gorgeous carved oak, with glass front doors. Interior shelves are adjustable. Measures: 37.25"...

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Italy Venezia 18th Century Baroque Olive and Briar Wood Chest of Drawers
Italy Venezia 18th Century Baroque Olive and Briar Wood Chest of Drawers

Italy Venezia 18th Century Baroque Olive and Briar Wood Chest of Drawers

Located in Brescia, IT

Italy 18th century Venetian briar root wood chest of drawings. Inlay in olive wood. Foot and base in dark wood nut. Top in briar root wood. Three drawers completed with working keys....

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Antique 1750s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Olive, Walnut

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Glass Front Bookcase, Circa 1880s
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Glass Front Bookcase, Circa 1880s

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Glass Front Bookcase, Circa 1880s

By Herter Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful antique Victorian step back bookcase cabinet In the manner of Herter Brothers USA, Circa 1880s Carved walnut, with glass front doors and brass hardware. Cabinet locks,...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Double Door Bookcase with Leaded Glass C1920
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Double Door Bookcase with Leaded Glass C1920

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Double Door Bookcase with Leaded Glass C1920

$2,120Sale Price|20% Off

H 57.5 in W 42 in D 14.5 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Double Door Bookcase with Leaded Glass C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Double Door Bookcase with Leaded Glass C1920 Measures - 57.5"H x 42"W x...

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20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Rare Monumental Antique Victorian Brass Octagonal Hanging Dome Top Bird Cage 40"
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Rare Monumental Antique Victorian Brass Octagonal Hanging Dome Top Bird Cage 40"

Located in Dayton, OH

An impressive rare and monumental antique hanging brass bird cage. Octagonal form with dome top, three wooden perches (two movable), three dish stands, and removable lower grate. Whi...

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Brass

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18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Sofa

$4,455

H 41.34 in W 76.78 in D 27.56 in

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Sofa

Located in London, Park Royal

Sofa in Walnut,molded and sculpted backrest with triple convolution,recessed armrests,resting on eight arched serpentine legs. of the Louis XV Period. We can re cover the Sofa upon r...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Sofas

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Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century French Wooden Coat Hanger Stockman, Paris
19th Century French Wooden Coat Hanger Stockman, Paris

19th Century French Wooden Coat Hanger Stockman, Paris

$2,046Sale Price|35% Off

H 63 in Dm 18.51 in

19th Century French Wooden Coat Hanger Stockman, Paris

Located in Sofia, BG

Unusual late 19th century wooden coat hanger from Stockman Paris with original stamp. France, circa 1890.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Burl Marble Top Dresser & Mirror Vanity Chest
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Burl Marble Top Dresser & Mirror Vanity Chest

Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Burl Marble Top Dresser & Mirror Vanity Chest

Located in Dayton, OH

An American Victorian era dresser, circa 1880s. Made from walnut with a white marble top over four dovetailed drawers. Each drawer has a beautiful walnut burl veneer and ornate baro...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Dressers

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Walnut

Pair Large Antique Blue and White Delft Jars, Fluted, Netherlands Circa 1880
Pair Large Antique Blue and White Delft Jars, Fluted, Netherlands Circa 1880

Pair Large Antique Blue and White Delft Jars, Fluted, Netherlands Circa 1880

By Delft

Located in Katonah, NY

This exquisite pair of large blue and white Delft jars was hand-painted in the Netherlands during the late 19th century, around 1880. The design features shaped panels, each depicti...

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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Rococo Jars

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Delft

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By Cesare Lacca

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Sofa Italian Cesare Lacca curved Italy 1950s wooden feet.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet

19th Pair of Marquetry Pine Bookcase with Two Doors and Drawers
19th Pair of Marquetry Pine Bookcase with Two Doors and Drawers

19th Pair of Marquetry Pine Bookcase with Two Doors and Drawers

$9,800 / set

H 79.93 in W 44.89 in D 15.16 in

19th Pair of Marquetry Pine Bookcase with Two Doors and Drawers

Located in Miami, FL

19th Pair of Marquetry Pine Bookcase with Two Doors and Drawers

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Antique 1890s Spanish Spanish Colonial Bookcases

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Pine

Outstanding Quality Antique Regency Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Outstanding Quality Antique Regency Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Outstanding Quality Antique Regency Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

$4,706Sale Price|20% Off

H 87.8 in W 42.13 in D 19.89 in

Outstanding Quality Antique Regency Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Located in Suffolk, GB

Outstanding quality antique regency mahogany secretaire bookcase having an unusual scroll shaped cornice above a pair of astral glazed doors opening to reveal three adjustable shelve...

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

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Other

Antique American Victorian Oak Stepback Hutch Display China Cabinet Bookcase 85"
Antique American Victorian Oak Stepback Hutch Display China Cabinet Bookcase 85"

Antique American Victorian Oak Stepback Hutch Display China Cabinet Bookcase 85"

Located in Dayton, OH

A beautiful Victorian stepback hutch. Features a naturally weathered, distressed and paneled oak frame. The upper hutch has semi-arched doors with applied carved foliate and opens t...

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Mesh Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mesh bookcase you’re looking for. A mesh bookcase — often made from metal, wood and iron — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mesh bookcase, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A mesh bookcase is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mesh bookcase over the years, but those crafted by Vista of California are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mesh Bookcase?

A mesh bookcase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,550, while the lowest priced sells for $1,000 and the highest can go for as much as $15,500.

Finding the Right Bookcases for You

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.

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