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Vintage Tall Yew Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelfs
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Open Yew Wood Bookcase. The bookcase has a simple
Category

20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Yew

CLASSIC VINTAGE OPEN DWARF LiBRARY BOOKCASE WITH TWO DRAWERS & SINGLE SHELF
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this elegant vintage Mahogany dwarf open bookcase with pair of
Category

20th Century English Country Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

American Studio craft birch blonde tall open 6 shelf bookcase wall unit
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century custom made blonde birch wood shelf wall unit or open bookcase. Very modern design and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Maple, Birch

English Painted Open Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Very useful early 19th C English painted pine open bookcase with adjustable shelving. 1830. Upper
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Antique 19th Century English William IV Bookcases

Materials

Pine

English Painted Open Bookcase
English Painted Open Bookcase
H 88 in W 87.5 in D 15 in
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
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Bookcases

Materials

Composition

Light Modern Open Bookcase
Light Modern Open Bookcase
H 90 in W 44 in D 18 in
Dark Modern Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Bookcase is a modern two-door bookcase in figured cathedral ash available in our dark earth
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Bookcases

Materials

Composition

Dark Modern Open Bookcase
Dark Modern Open Bookcase
H 90 in W 44 in D 18 in
Pair of Painted Open Bookcases
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Useful pair of English painted pine open bookcases. 1880. Height above shelf is 13". Height below
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Pair of Painted Open Bookcases
Pair of Painted Open Bookcases
H 37 in W 42 in D 14 in
Corner cupboard, shelf, open shelf unit, coffe table height 138xØ46cm
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Tables on one or more levels, furnish ironically without remaining unnoticed. Ideal companions for public and private environments and contexts. The structure is a curved metal roun...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Victorian Open Bookcase in Solid Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
St036 A Victorian solid mahogany open bookcase, having shaped gallery to the top with moulded edge
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Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Open Bookcase in Solid Mahogany
Victorian Open Bookcase in Solid Mahogany
H 66.142 in W 41.732 in D 14.961 in
Large Victorian Open Bookcase in Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5260 A large Victorian, mahogany open bookcase, having figured mahogany oversailing top with
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Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Large Victorian Open Bookcase in Mahogany
Large Victorian Open Bookcase in Mahogany
H 60.63 in W 79.134 in D 16.142 in
Grand Antique French Neoclassical Open Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Grand Antique French neoclassical open bookcase will make an impressive piece in any room! The bold
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Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Swedish Birch Low Open Bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Midcentury Swedish birch low open bookcase, circa 1950. Good example of Swedish design, which
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Birch

Midcentury Swedish Birch Low Open Bookcase
Midcentury Swedish Birch Low Open Bookcase
H 29.75 in W 49.25 in D 11 in
Arts & Crafts Oak Slope-Shelf Bookcase with Undertier, Small Oak Bookcase
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts & Crafts Oak Slope-Shelf Bookcase with Undertier. This small Oak bookcase has an open slope
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Napoleon III Kingwood Freestanding Open Bookcase
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Napoleon III kingwood freestanding open bookcase, of oval form with four angled, fluted pilasters
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases

Materials

Kingwood

Bow Front Open Bookcase with Drawer
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Bow front open bookcase with drawer This is an excellently designed piece, it is in the Georgian
Category

Mid-20th Century Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Dutch Renaissance Open Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Dutch Renaissance Open Bookcase was designed to impress on a variety of levels! First
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Antique 1870s Dutch Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Hand Carved Open Bookcase
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French walnut hand carved open bookcase with three shelves and a drawer in Louis XV style. Massive
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Victorian Walnut & Brass Open Bookcase
Located in Glasgow, GB
An antique English late Victorian walnut open bookcase bookcase in the Regency style, very nice
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Victorian Oak Open Bookcase, Late 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
Victorian oak open bookcase A 19th century Victorian oak bookcase. The bookcase has an open
Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Victorian Oak Open Bookcase, Late 19th Century
Victorian Oak Open Bookcase, Late 19th Century
H 71.26 in W 36.62 in D 21.26 in
Long + Low Danish Rosewood Open Bookcase Storage
Located in Kensington, MD
Perfect for placing under a window, we present this beautiful low and long bookcase. 4 vertical
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Arts & Crafts Large Golden Oak Open Bookcase
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts & Crafts large golden oak open bookcase This is an excellently designed piece, it is very
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique Pair Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcases 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of antique Victorian mahogany open bookcase, Circa 1870 in date. The
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase, Scotland 1875, H519
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian walnut open bookcase, Scotland 1875, H519 Scotland 1875 Solid walnut Original
Category

Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Napoleon III Kingwood Freestanding Open Bookcases
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of Napoleon III kingwood freestanding open bookcases, each of oval form with four angled
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Antique 1880s French Bookcases

Materials

Kingwood

Austrian Wiener Werkstätte Bookcase/ Shelf /Bakers Rack/ Display Stand
By Thonet
Located in New York City, NY
A three shelf Jugendstil bookcase / etagere / bakers rack, two tone in stained and polished
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Bookcases

Materials

Beech

Mahogany Bookcase - Double English Sheraton Inlay Open Front
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous double fronted English mahogany openfront bookcase with Sheraton inlay
Category

Vintage 1920s Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

PAIR MAHOGANY OPEN DWARF LIBRARY BOOKCASES ADJUSTABLE SHELVES j1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Pair Of Hardwood Open Dwarf Library Bookcases With One
Category

20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Golden Oak Long Breakfront Enclosed and Open Bookcase
Located in Norwich, GB
An antique Edwardian golden oak inverted breakfront bookcase with enclosed and open sections. Circa
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Oak, Pine

Antique Open Bookcase, English, Walnut, Bookshelf Cabinet, Victorian, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique open bookcase. An English, walnut bookshelf cabinet, dating to the late
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Late Qing Dynasty Red Open Bookshelf with Drawers and Fretwork Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
perfectly complimenting its clean lines. The bookcase features open shelves in its upper section, and two
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Gothic Carved Oak Open Bookcase with Cupboard by Old Charm
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Gothic Carved Oak open bookcase with Cupboard by Old Charm A Charming little piece dating from
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Vintage 1930s Gothic Revival Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique Wood Etagere Book Shelf or Bookcase Bobbin Wooden Turned Details
Located in Seattle, WA
This is an antique etagere. The Victorian era wood stand features turned detailing and five open
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Japanese Taishō Period Open Bookshelf Sliding Doors, Curvy Shelf and Drawer
Located in Yonkers, NY
open bookshelf with wavy curving shelf, sliding doors and drawers. Created in Japan during the Taisho
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Bookcases

Materials

Cypress, Fabric

BRADLEY FURNITURE ENGLAND YEW WOOD OPEN LiBRARY BOOKCASE CUPBOARD BASE
By Bradley Furniture
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Vintage Bradley Yew wood and Brass open library
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Yew

Lovely Vintage Flamed Hardwood Twin Drawer Dwarf Open Library Bookcase
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for this lovely twin drawer flamed mahogany dwarf open library bookcase
Category

20th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Oak 4 Tier Industrial x Frame Freestanding Bookcase Etagere Shelf
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Dayton, OH
An open frame industrial style x frame bookcase or room divider from the last quarter of the 20th
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

EXQUISITELY INLAID BRiGHTS OF NETTLEBED SHERATON REVIVAL DWARF OPEN BOOKCASE
Located in GB
inlaid, Sheraton Revival style dwarf open library bookcase made by Brights of Nettlebed Please note the
Category

20th Century English Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Elm, Walnut

Open Bookcase In Mahogany And Marquetry From The 19th Century-england
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant open bookcase mahogany from the 19th century from England Beautiful quality bookcase with
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Victorian Pine Curio China Display Cabinet Bookcase Shelf 55"
Located in Dayton, OH
pine with serpentine backsplash. A central door opens via metal latch to two interior shelves. Back
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Pine

Pair of Scandinavian modern birch blonde tall 6 shelf bookcases wall unit
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid century Scandinavian Modern blonde birch wood shelf wall unit or open bookcases. Very
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Birch

Vintage Danish Imported Mid Century Standalone bookcase shelf with Writing Desk
Located in Seattle, WA
shelves, drawers and cabinet space open design and great proportions make this wall unit unimposing
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Vintage Two Drawer Bevan Funnell Flamed Hardwood Dwarf Open Library Bookcase
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage Bevan Funnell dwarf open library bookcase
Category

20th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Reh Kennedy Harrods London Solid Hardwood Open Pillared Dwarf Library Bookcase
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in GB
, solid Mahogany, Dwarf open library bookcase with height adjustable shelf A very good looking well
Category

20th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Sheraton Revival Burr Elm Walnut Inlay Dwarf Library Open Bookcase Bookshelf
By Sheraton Revival
Located in GB
open library bookcase A very good looking well made and decorative piece, the shelf is height
Category

20th Century English Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Elm, Walnut

LOVELY VINTAGE YEW WOOD OPEN DWARF LiBRARY BOOKCASE WITH PAIR DRAWERS
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this charming vintage Yew wood dwarf open bookcase with a single
Category

20th Century English Country Bookcases

Materials

Yew

Jan Smith Furniture Burr Walnut Dwarf Twin Drawer Library Open Bookcase
Located in GB
bookcase with twin drawers A very good looking well made and decorative piece, the shelf is height
Category

20th Century English Country Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Lovely Flamed Hardwood Bow Fronted Dwarf Open Library Bookcase Single Drawer
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for this lovely bow fronted flamed mahogany dwarf open library bookcase
Category

20th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

French Black Lacquered & Brass Étagère with Open Shelfs by Pierre Vandel, 1970s
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Salzburg, AT
beauty of the object. Therefore, we decided to restore the shelf, which was enormously costly and time
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Huge Antique Original Paint Solid Hardwood Anglo Indian Carved Open Bookcase
Located in GB
oversized original paint bookcase A very good looking and highly decorative, hand made circa 1900 Anglo
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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Open Library Bookcases Are Inset with Oval Black Leather Tops
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of open library bookcases are inset with oval black leather tops within moulded surrounds
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases

Antique & Timeless Open Bookcase of Oak & Burl Nutwood w. Inlaid Patterns 1890s
Located in Lisse, NL
Late 1800s bookcase with height adjustable shelves. If you are looking for a timeless and truly
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Nutwood, Oak, Burl, Paper

Brights of Nettlebed Sheraton Burr Elm Walnut Inlay Dwarf Library Open Bookcase
By Brights of Nettlebed
Located in GB
Revival style dwarf open library bookcase A very good looking well made and decorative piece, the shelf
Category

20th Century English Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Elm, Walnut

White Lacquered Modern Double Bass or Cello Form Three Shelf Cabinet or Bookcase
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful modern double base or cello form white lacquered cabinet which slides open from the
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Chrome

Attractive Victorian Library Bookcase - Victorian Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn2721 Exceptional, Victorian library, open bookcase in walnut and burr walnut of slim proportions
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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Dedalo Bookcase
By Officine Tamborrino
Located in Milan, IT
, connected by two open frames and a shelf in a semicircular shape. The resulting structure is imposing and
Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Dedalo Bookcase
Dedalo Bookcase
H 82.68 in W 78.75 in D 11.82 in
Vintage Hostess Red Metal Perforated 4 Shelf Folding Display Shelf Stand
By Hostess
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hostess Red Metal Perforated 4 Shelf Folding Display Shelf Stand. Item features folding
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mahogany Tall Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
open to reveal a large storage area with one wooden shelf. All finished in a laborious seven step
Category

2010s Federal Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mahogany Tall Bookcase
Mahogany Tall Bookcase
H 85 in W 49 in D 20 in
Vintage Postmodern Chrome & Lucite Shelf
Located in Elkton, MD
Vintage Postmodern Chrome & Lucite Shelf—a fusion of timeless elegance and modern design. Its
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Chrome

Italian Midcentury Book Shelf / Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian midcentury book shelf with the dry bar - or desk when open. On the bottom brass boots
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Italian Midcentury Book Shelf / Desk
Italian Midcentury Book Shelf / Desk
H 80 in W 31.5 in D 17.5 in
Chinese Chippendale Painted Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Chinese Chippendale style painted open bookcase with two blind fret-carved frieze drawers having
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinese Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Chinese Chippendale Painted Bookcase
Chinese Chippendale Painted Bookcase
H 36 in W 72 in D 15.75 in
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Open Shelf Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the open shelf bookcase you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An open shelf bookcase — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. Find 13 options for an antique or vintage open shelf bookcase now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect open shelf bookcase — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each open shelf bookcase bearing Modern, Georgian or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made open shelf bookcase over the years, but those crafted by Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri, Dunbar and Heywood-Wakefield Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Open Shelf Bookcase?

The average selling price for an open shelf bookcase at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $814 on the low end and $9,975 for the highest priced.

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.

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