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Waterfall Bookcase
Waterfall Bookcase

Waterfall Bookcase

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A five-tier waterfall bookcase of tapering form with blind fret and open fret decoration, the ends

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Miniature Waterfall Bookcases
Pair of Miniature Waterfall Bookcases

Pair of Miniature Waterfall Bookcases

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Pair of miniature mahogany Regency era waterfall bookcases with brass castor feet, brass handles

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Irish Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass

The Chinoiserie Pagoda Waterfall Bookcase
The Chinoiserie Pagoda Waterfall Bookcase

The Chinoiserie Pagoda Waterfall Bookcase

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A fine paint and gilt decorated two tier pagoda topped waterfall bookcase with cupboard base. Can

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Marble

19th Century English Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase
19th Century English Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase

19th Century English Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase

Located in Charlottesville, VA

An English mahogany waterfall bookcase with a shaped crest rail above two open shelves, set over a

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century George III Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase

19th Century George III Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th century mahogany open waterfall bookcase with cabinet, with three graduated shelves with

Category

Antique Early 1800s Irish George III Bookcases

Materials

Brass

A Fabulous Pair of Edwardian Waterfall Bookcases
A Fabulous Pair of Edwardian Waterfall Bookcases

A Fabulous Pair of Edwardian Waterfall Bookcases

Located in Dublin, IE

A fabulous pair of Edwardian mahogany open waterfall bookcases, finely carved, of neat proportions

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair of Gillows Antique Quality Satinwood Waterfall Bookcases
Rare Pair of Gillows Antique Quality Satinwood Waterfall Bookcases

Rare Pair of Gillows Antique Quality Satinwood Waterfall Bookcases

Located in Suffolk, GB

Rare pair of Gillows antique quality satinwood waterfall bookcases having the original brass

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood

Early 19th Century Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase with Three Shelves
Early 19th Century Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase with Three Shelves

Early 19th Century Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase with Three Shelves

Located in Sofia, BG

An early 19th century Regency period mahogany waterfall bookcase, having shaped sides and three

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Revival Waterfall Bookcase Open Front Mahogany
Regency Revival Waterfall Bookcase Open Front Mahogany

Regency Revival Waterfall Bookcase Open Front Mahogany

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Regency style mahogany waterfall bookcase The bookcase stands upon bracket feet Having 2 lower

Category

Antique Early 1900s Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Rosewood Waterfall Bookcase Wall Shelves
Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Rosewood Waterfall Bookcase Wall Shelves

Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Rosewood Waterfall Bookcase Wall Shelves

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Rosewood Waterfall Bookcase with Wall Shelves – Elegant Design

Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Pair of satinwood crossbanded open breakfront waterfall bookcases
Pair of satinwood crossbanded open breakfront waterfall bookcases

Pair of satinwood crossbanded open breakfront waterfall bookcases

Located in Cheshire, GB

Pair of satinwood crossbanded open breakfront waterfall bookcases of small proportions. In the

Category

Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood

Antique vintage late 20th Century large mahogany waterfall bookcase
Antique vintage late 20th Century large mahogany waterfall bookcase

Antique vintage late 20th Century large mahogany waterfall bookcase

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique vintage late 20th Century large mahogany waterfall bookcase. Solid, with no loose joints

Category

1990s Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Regency Rosewood Waterfall Bookcase with Drawers
Antique English Regency Rosewood Waterfall Bookcase with Drawers

Antique English Regency Rosewood Waterfall Bookcase with Drawers

Located in Glasgow, GB

Furnish your home with timeless elegance – introducing our antique Regency rosewood waterfall

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Arts & Crafts Moorish Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet by Shapland & Petter
Arts & Crafts Moorish Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet by Shapland & Petter

Arts & Crafts Moorish Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet by Shapland & Petter

By Shapland & Petter

Located in Glasgow, GB

An Arts & Crafts mahogany waterfall bookcase cabinet by Shapland & Petter of Barnstaple, featuring

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Moorish Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Globe Wernicke London "waterfall" Bookcases In Mahogany, Circa 1900
Pair Of Globe Wernicke London "waterfall" Bookcases In Mahogany, Circa 1900

Pair Of Globe Wernicke London "waterfall" Bookcases In Mahogany, Circa 1900

Located in Brussels, Brussels

England. This delightful pair of waterfall bookcases, so named because they have elements of varying

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Revival Waterfall Bookcase Cherrywood
Regency Revival Waterfall Bookcase Cherrywood

Regency Revival Waterfall Bookcase Cherrywood

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Cherrywood waterfall open bookcase in the Regency manner Standing upon splay feet. Look at the

Category

Vintage 1950s Bookcases

Materials

Wood

19th Century Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase
19th Century Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase

19th Century Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Elegant open bookcase from the second half of the 19th century from England called waterfall or

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique c.1900 Oak Fret-Cut Waterfall Bookcase – Wall or Floor Standing
Antique c.1900 Oak Fret-Cut Waterfall Bookcase – Wall or Floor Standing

Antique c.1900 Oak Fret-Cut Waterfall Bookcase – Wall or Floor Standing

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique c.1900 Oak Fret-Cut Waterfall Bookcase – Wall or Floor Standing, Fine Quality Full of

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Bookcases

Materials

Wood

PAIR OF SUPER RARE ANTIQUE REGENCY HAND PAINTED SHERATON WATERFALL BOOKCASEs
PAIR OF SUPER RARE ANTIQUE REGENCY HAND PAINTED SHERATON WATERFALL BOOKCASEs

PAIR OF SUPER RARE ANTIQUE REGENCY HAND PAINTED SHERATON WATERFALL BOOKCASEs

By Thomas Sheraton

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

pair of original Regency circa 1810-1820 Waterfall bookcases with drawers to the base and period

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Oak

PAIR OF ORIGINAL ANTIQUE REGENCY CiRCA 1815 DWARF OPEN WATERFALL BOOKCASES
PAIR OF ORIGINAL ANTIQUE REGENCY CiRCA 1815 DWARF OPEN WATERFALL BOOKCASES

PAIR OF ORIGINAL ANTIQUE REGENCY CiRCA 1815 DWARF OPEN WATERFALL BOOKCASES

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

what’s known as waterfall bookcases because they cascade in size from small to large top to bottom. The

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

William IV Waterfall Bookcase in Mahogany c1830
William IV Waterfall Bookcase in Mahogany c1830

William IV Waterfall Bookcase in Mahogany c1830

Located in High Peak, GB

St014 Fine quality William IV mahogany bookcase, having shaped upstand, waterfall shelf arrangement

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th c. English Painted Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet
Early 19th c. English Painted Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet

Early 19th c. English Painted Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Greenwich, CT

Good English open bookcase cabinet in original mustard paint, the waterfall scalloped sides with

Category

Antique 1840s English William IV Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Diminutive Early 19th Century English Faux Bois Waterfall Bookcase
Diminutive Early 19th Century English Faux Bois Waterfall Bookcase

Diminutive Early 19th Century English Faux Bois Waterfall Bookcase

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Avery charming early 19th C. English diminutive waterfall-form bookcase with open upper shelving

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large Top Quality William 4th Open Library Waterfall Bookcase
Large Top Quality William 4th Open Library Waterfall Bookcase

Large Top Quality William 4th Open Library Waterfall Bookcase

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A superb quality William 4th rosewood open waterfall library bookcase, three fixed shelves and two

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Mahogany Waterfall Bookcases by Gillows of Lancaster
Pair of Mahogany Waterfall Bookcases by Gillows of Lancaster

Pair of Mahogany Waterfall Bookcases by Gillows of Lancaster

Located in London, GB

, brass caps and casters. The pair of bookcases have recessed reeded columns in the Pompeian manner and

Category

Antique Early 1800s Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century Regency Mahogany Waterfall Bookcases
Pair of 19th Century Regency Mahogany Waterfall Bookcases

Pair of 19th Century Regency Mahogany Waterfall Bookcases

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

 A smart pair of Regency mahogany waterfall open bookcases, with low gallery to the top shelf and

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

IMPORTANT PAIR OF 2.1 METER TALL REGENCY HARDWOOD WATERFALL LiBRARY BOOKCASES
IMPORTANT PAIR OF 2.1 METER TALL REGENCY HARDWOOD WATERFALL LiBRARY BOOKCASES

IMPORTANT PAIR OF 2.1 METER TALL REGENCY HARDWOOD WATERFALL LiBRARY BOOKCASES

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

seen in real life a full sized waterfall bookcase, usually they are dwarf in size meaning around one

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood, Pine

Stunning Pair of Flamed Hardwood Dwarf Waterfall Open Library Bookcases Cupboard
Stunning Pair of Flamed Hardwood Dwarf Waterfall Open Library Bookcases Cupboard

Stunning Pair of Flamed Hardwood Dwarf Waterfall Open Library Bookcases Cupboard

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

what’s known as waterfall bookcases because they cascade in size from small to large top to bottom. In

Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Irish Regency Bookcase by Williams & Gibton of Dublin, Ireland
19th Century Irish Regency Bookcase by Williams & Gibton of Dublin, Ireland

19th Century Irish Regency Bookcase by Williams & Gibton of Dublin, Ireland

By Williams & Gibton

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine Irish late Regency early William IV mahogany freestanding double waterfall bookcase

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Irish Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Waterfall Mahogany Bookcase
Waterfall Mahogany Bookcase

Waterfall Mahogany Bookcase

Located in Annville, PA

This Waterfall Mahogany Bookcase bookcase from Niagara Furniture takes its “waterfall” name from

Category

2010s American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Mahogany Waterfall Cupboard Bookcase
Edwardian Mahogany Waterfall Cupboard Bookcase

Edwardian Mahogany Waterfall Cupboard Bookcase

Located in Altrincham, GB

Edwardian mahogany, satinwood and marquetry waterfall cupboard bookcase - the two-shelf upper

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19thC French Walnut & Ormolu Mounted Open Bookcase
19thC French Walnut & Ormolu Mounted Open Bookcase

19thC French Walnut & Ormolu Mounted Open Bookcase

Located in Altrincham, GB

19thC French Walnut & Ormolu Mounted Open Bookcase - of waterfall form with graduated shaped

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Ormolu

Chippendale Waterfall Shelves
Chippendale Waterfall Shelves

Chippendale Waterfall Shelves

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

An exceptional Chippendale mahogany three drawer hanging waterfall shelves/bookcase with fine

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chippendale Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Contemporary Waterfall Bookcases
Pair of Contemporary Waterfall Bookcases

Pair of Contemporary Waterfall Bookcases

Located in Froxfield, Wiltshire

A pair of contemporary ebonized waterfall bookcases in the style of George III, with brass carry

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British George III Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Substantial English Oak Waterfall Bookcase
Substantial English Oak Waterfall Bookcase

Substantial English Oak Waterfall Bookcase

Located in London, GB

Large early 20th-century good quality four-tier oak waterfall bookcase in the Arts and Crafts style

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Pair of Ebonized Waterfall Bookcases
Pair of Ebonized Waterfall Bookcases

Pair of Ebonized Waterfall Bookcases

Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire

A rare pair of ebonized pine waterfall bookcases, in the Regency manner. Standing on tapered legs

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Victorian Style Waterfall Bookcase or Dresser

Victorian Style Waterfall Bookcase or Dresser

Located in Nettlebed, Oxfordshire

A cerejeira veneered and mahogany waterfall bookcase, the upper serpentine frame with three fixed

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Vietnamese Victorian Bookcases

George III Sheraton Period Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase
George III Sheraton Period Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase

George III Sheraton Period Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase

Located in Salisbury, GB

A fine George III Sheraton period mahogany waterfall bookcase. Line inlaid, the door with cross

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Bookcases

Fine Regency Period Campaign Waterfall Bookcase
Fine Regency Period Campaign Waterfall Bookcase

Fine Regency Period Campaign Waterfall Bookcase

Located in Wiltshire, GB

A fine regency period campaign waterfall bookcase. The legs unscrew for transportation Measures

Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Carved and Gilded Waterfall Bookcase
Victorian Carved and Gilded Waterfall Bookcase

Victorian Carved and Gilded Waterfall Bookcase

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Mid Victorian carved and gilded walnut waterfall bookcase, circa 1850. With solid walnut top and

Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Oak Waterfall Bookcase in the Manner of Richard Bridgens
Victorian Oak Waterfall Bookcase in the Manner of Richard Bridgens

Victorian Oak Waterfall Bookcase in the Manner of Richard Bridgens

By Richard Bridgens

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Victorian oak waterfall bookcase in the manner of Richard Bridgens, circa 19th century. The

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique Retro Mahogany Open Waterfall Bookcase Remploy
Antique Retro Mahogany Open Waterfall Bookcase Remploy

Antique Retro Mahogany Open Waterfall Bookcase Remploy

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique mahogany open waterfall bookcase Remploy. Dates from the 1960s or 1970s. Hardwood

Category

Vintage 1960s British Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood, Mahogany, Plywood

Early 19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet
Early 19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet

Early 19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

The rosewood veneered waterfall bookcase sits above a single full length drawer with brass handles

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Georgian Chinoisserie Waterfall Bookcase
Georgian Chinoisserie Waterfall Bookcase

Georgian Chinoisserie Waterfall Bookcase

Located in Essex, MA

Nicely graduated mahogany Georgian bookcase with later chinoisserie decoration. 3 shelves with 2

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Mahogany Waterfall Open Bookcase
Antique Mahogany Waterfall Open Bookcase

Antique Mahogany Waterfall Open Bookcase

Located in Wakefield, GB

Offered for sale is this mahogany waterfall bookcase. Made from solid mahogany. Small raised

Category

Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Waterfall Open Bookcase of Freestanding Form
Regency Mahogany Waterfall Open Bookcase of Freestanding Form

Regency Mahogany Waterfall Open Bookcase of Freestanding Form

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

Good Regency mahogany waterfall open bookcase of freestanding form; the front of the bookcase with

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Waterfall Bookcase
Waterfall Bookcase

Waterfall Bookcase

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

English waterfall bookcase c.1790 scraped back to original decoration (handles early 20th century

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases

English Painted Waterfall Bookcase
English Painted Waterfall Bookcase

English Painted Waterfall Bookcase

Located in Atlanta, GA

English painted waterfall bookcase on castors with one drawer.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Regency Breakfront Waterfall Bookcase
Regency Breakfront Waterfall Bookcase

Regency Breakfront Waterfall Bookcase

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Regency black painted and swag and bowknot decorated breakfront waterfall bookcase, with

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

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Waterfall Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic waterfall bookcase available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every waterfall bookcase was constructed with great care. Find 86 options for an antique or vintage waterfall bookcase now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the waterfall bookcase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A waterfall bookcase, designed in the Regency, Georgian or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one waterfall bookcase that is appealing in its simplicity, but Globe Wernicke, Mario Buatta and Shapland & Petter produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Waterfall Bookcase?

A waterfall bookcase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,165, while the lowest priced sells for $340 and the highest can go for as much as $18,000.

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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