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Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Art Nouveau Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Beech, Maple, Olive, Walnut, Burl
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Bookcases
Wood, Cherry
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Bookcases
Wood, Oak
2010s Portuguese Bookcases
Mirror, Wood, Walnut
Antique 1880s British Chippendale Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Bookcases
Wood, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Art Nouveau Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Mahogany, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1950s Belgian French Provincial Bookcases
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Wire
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookcases
Giltwood, Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Macassar, Cedar
Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture
Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Charles X Vitrines
Maple, Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century Renaissance Revival Linen Presses
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1920s Italian Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Cabinets
Metal, Brass
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Vintage 1940s Dutch De Stijl Shelves
Plywood
20th Century Bookcases
Beech
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience
Faience
20th Century English Georgian Corner Cupboards
Hardwood
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
20th Century Cabinets
Fruitwood
Vintage 1910s English Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Desks
Walnut, Glass
Antique 1780s Irish George III Bookcases
Mahogany
2010s Federal Bookcases
Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Furniture
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Cabinets
Glass, Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Antique 18th Century British George III Bookcases
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century Antiquities
Wood
Early 20th Century Danish Bookcases
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Hungarian Bookcases
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood, Teak
Vintage 1950s British Sheraton Bookcases
Yew
Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases
Walnut, Glass
Early 20th Century French Country Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Wood
20th Century American Bookcases
Metal
20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases
Yew
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Bronze
20th Century French Bookcases
Wood, Glass
20th Century English Bookcases
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Bookcases
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Wood
Late 20th Century European Bookcases
Birch, Burl
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Teak
Antique 1880s English Bookcases
Mahogany, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century European Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Wire
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Metal
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Bookcases
Cherry
Antique Early 1900s French Directoire Bookcases
Cherry
Vintage 1960s French Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Wood, Glass
Vintage 1970s Danish Bookcases
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Mahogany, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1960s Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Early 20th Century Welsh Late Victorian Bookcases
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century British Cabinets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Vitrines
Bronze
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Animal Sculptures
Wood, Paint, Paper
Antique Mid-19th Century European Empire Vitrines
Mahogany, Pine
Antique 1840s French Buffets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Grasscloth, Paint, Teak
Late 20th Century North American Mission Bookcases
Cherry
Mid-20th Century North American Rustic Bookcases
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases
Wood
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Finding the Right bookcases for You
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 objects, 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 antique 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. Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, a bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover. 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 your dream bookcase on 1stDibs now.
- 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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