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Wide Regency Open Bookcase - Mahogany Inlay Library Study
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Regency style open front bookcase in mahogany
Good size to this, very wide for all those
Category
Vintage 1980s Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
English Painted Open Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Very useful early 19th C English painted pine open bookcase with adjustable shelving. 1830.
Upper
Category
Antique 19th Century English William IV Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Carved Oak Open Bookcase
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Carved Oak Open bookcase.
The bookcase is good quality, with attractive carving on the front, it
Category
Early 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
19th Century Swedish Open Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C Swedish painted open bookcase with adjustable shelving. Can also be used as a TV display
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Antique Georgian Style Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive antique Georgian style open bookcase. This was made in England, it dates
Category
Vintage 1950s British Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Pine
EXTRA LARGE RALPH LAUREN 1.7 METER TALL 2.4 METER WiDE OPEN OAK LIBRARY BOOKCASE
By Morris & Co., Ralph Lauren
Located in GB
Lauren extra large open library breakfront bookcase based on a design by Morris & Co
Please note the
Category
20th Century Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 66.15 in W 93.31 in D 18.51 in
Arts and Crafts Oak Open Front Bookcase. This Oak bookcase has 4 open shelves a
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Oak Open Front Bookcase.
This Oak bookcase has 4 open shelves and there is a
Category
Antique 1890s Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 35 in W 33 in D 8 in
19th Century Style Painted Open Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Unusual 19th century style painted open bookcase.
Dimensions:
88 inches (224 cms) wide
15 inches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Custom Build Painted Open Library Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Custom made painted open library bookcase/shop fitting.
Dimensions
134 inches (340 cms) wide
14
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Bookcases
Materials
Pine
19th Century Open Bookcase. This is a good roomy bookcase
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Open Bookcase.
This is a good roomy bookcase with a 4” gallery at the back and
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
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
Arts and Crafts Open Front Oak Bookcase
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Open Front Oak bookcase.
This Oak bookcase has 4 shelves, the top has a neat
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
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
19th Century French Neoclassical ~ Renaissance Open Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Neoclassical ~ Renaissance Open Bookcase is the perfect choice for storing
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Bookcases
Materials
Oak
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
English Pine Bookcase Exceptionally Wide, Traditional Beeswax Finish by Chrispyn
Located in Chicago, IL
referred to as; Open Bookcase with Flute, Corbel and Arch with Solid Pine Shelves. Our English Pine
Category
1990s English Country Bookcases
Materials
Pine
H 83.5 in W 76 in D 17.5 in
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
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
Category
Vintage 1930s Gothic Revival Bookcases
Materials
Oak
English Pine Country Bookcase Over 6 Feet Wide, Traditional Beeswax by Chrispyn
Located in Chicago, IL
English Pine Open Front Bookcase in a traditional beeswax finish that was made in the town of Hull
Category
1990s English Country Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Pine
H 83.5 in W 76 in D 17.5 in
Reh Kennedy Harrods London Solid Hardwood Open Pillared Dwarf Library Bookcase
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
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
H 27.37 in W 41.93 in D 16.54 in
Gothic Style Oak Open Bookcase by Old Charm A Charming little piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Gothic Style Oak Open Bookcase by Old Charm
A Charming little piece dating from about 1920, the
Category
Vintage 1920s Gothic Revival Bookcases
Materials
Oak
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
Pair of Paint Decorated Gilded Venetian Style Open Bookcases of Shallow Depth
By Shaw Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of Shaw Furniture Company bookcases with open top sections and closed bases
Category
Vintage 1970s American Regency Revival Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 74.25 in W 24 in D 8.25 in
PAIR OF LARGE MID CENTURY MODERN POUL HUNDEVAD 1960's DANISH TEAK OPEN BOOKCASES
By Poul Hundevad
Located in GB
, fully stamped Poul Hundevad mid century modern Danish Teak circa 1960 open library bookcases
Please
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 76.97 in W 54.34 in D 12.01 in
1 of 2 Antique Victorian Dwarf Open Library Bookcases with Two Shelves Per Side
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 large dwarf open library bookcases circa 1880 in English
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 47.64 in W 59.85 in D 15.16 in
English Painted Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C English painted breakfront open bookcase with adjustable shelving. 1820.
Reference
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Pine
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
Bookcase Folding Flat Teak
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An unusual and ingenious, mid-century modern retro, portable, folding table top bookcase or display
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Waring and Gillows breakfront bookcase
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Salisbury, GB
Waring and Gillows breakfront bookcase
This Waring and Gillows breakfront bookcase was made circa
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Country French Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Country French bookcase is a splendid way to display any collection, keepsakes or
Category
Antique 1870s French Country Bookcases
Materials
Brass
19th Century Flemish Renaissance Revival Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Flemish Renaissance Revival Bookcase represents the essence of the revival of
Category
Antique 1870s Belgian Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful antique early 19th century Victorian bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich solid
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Rustic French Neoclassical Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
as wide open as possible to facilitate easy access. The upper tier also sports three shelves for a
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Rustic Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Mikael Two-Door Bookcase by Erika Gambella
By Erbanisteria Roberto Gambella
Located in Milan, IT
contrasting rosewood and Daniel walnut inlays that open up to four wide shelves. Externally lacquered with
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
19C Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
inches Wide and 20.75 inches Deep (29.25 inches Deep with Secretary open)
The Base Portion is 40.5
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Irish George III Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Venetian Burl Patchwork Bookcase Cabinet Narrow Server
Located in Forney, TX
Elegant vintage Italian patchwork open bookcase or buffet. circa 1930s/1940s
Hand-crafted in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Beech, Maple, Olive, Walnut, Burl
Antique French Neoclassical Louis XVI Oak Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Neoclassical Louis XVI Oak Bookcase is a fantastic find, perfect for blending with a
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Liegoise Neoclassical Whitewashed Bookcase ~ Display Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Liegoise Neoclassical Whitewashed Bookcase ~ Display Cabinet is an intriguing design
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Bookcases
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Renaissance Hunt Buffet ~ Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Hunt Buffet ~ Bookcase is a majestic way to decorate your room
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
doors which when opened wide, thanks to the outboard brass hinges, provide an unobstructed access to the
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Early 19th Century Dutch Bookcase ~ China Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
barrel hinges above and below ensure all doors open wide for easy access, accented by the curvaceous
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Spanish Walnut Bureau Bookcase ‘Secretaire’
Located in Miami, FL
A late 19th century Spanish Walnut Bureau bookcase ‘secretaire’ with fretwork open swan neck
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Ebony and Boulle Bookcase/Vitrine
By François Linke
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A handsome bookcase or china cabinet made in France in the last half of the 19th century. The case
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases
Materials
Wood
FRENCH Mid Century MODERN BOOKCASE, c. 1950's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
space for your books or collection and a wide open lower cabinet, perfect for storing vinyl, board games
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Spanish Walnut Bureau Bookcase ‘Secretaire’
Located in Miami, FL
A late 19th century Spanish Walnut Bureau bookcase ‘secretaire’ with fretwork open swan neck
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Rotating bookcase / bar cabinet by sola møbelfabrik #2
By Sola Möbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Measurements: 44.5" wide x 26" (closed) 31.5" (bar open) deep x 30.25" tall
Condition: In excellent original
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcase ~ Display Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcase ~ Display Armoire features a tailored architecture that
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Renaissance Triple Bookcase ~ Display Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
paper and laurel sprays, all suspended by ribbon tied in a bow. Doors open wide to reveal four surfaces
Category
Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
19th Century Country French Louis XIV Whitewashed Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
with molding just above the turned ball feet. Doors open wide to reveal a capacious interior. The
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Bookcases
Materials
Cut Steel
19th Century Grand Flemish Renaissance Bookcase ~ Display Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
smiling visage at the center. Doors open wide to reveal cavernous storage below, trimmed out by a multi
Category
Antique 1870s Belgian Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
19th Century French Provincial Highly Carved Oak Hunt Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
each side. It opens to reveal a single shelf.
The Bookcase and base are separated by carved 2 drawers
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Long Carved Arts and Crafts Gothic Oak Open Book Case
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Long carved Arts and Crafts Gothic oak open book case
The book case is in carved oak, it is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
18th Century Dutch Raised Cabinet ~ Bookcase in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Dutch Raised Cabinet ~ Bookcase in Stripped Oak combines stately lines with a casual
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Bookcases
Materials
Beech
Pair Of Gothic Revival Painted Bookcases Of Slightly Different Proportions
Located in Essex, MA
One 4.25 inches wider than the other. Each with a pierced and carved gothic cornice over an open
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 112 in W 57.5 in D 18.88 in
Mid-Century Danish Teak Hansen & Guldborg Wall Unit Bookcase Cabinet
By Hansen & Guldborg Møbler
Located in Baltimore, MD
A remarkable teak, freestanding, modular, room divider, three bay bookcase, cabinet, made in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 80.5 in W 109.5 in D 16.75 in
Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870
By S.E. & R. Johnson. Warrington
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome and very well crafted English break-front bookcase or bibliotheque in solid mahogany by
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
H 101 in W 164.5 in D 27 in
Pair of 1980s Vintage Tall Open Book Cases in Teak Finish
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pair of 1980s vintage tall open book cases in teak finish
This is a classic timeless design the
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Rare & Unusual Set of Three 17th Century Italian Walnut Bookcases
Located in Southampton, NY
together loosely to create a wider bookcase. Both pieces of the same height. Two open adjustable shelves
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
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Open Wide Bookcases For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of open wide bookcases available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct open wide bookcases — often made from wood, oak and mahogany — can elevate any home. There are 504 antique and vintage open wide bookcases for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 56 modern editions to choose from as well. Open wide bookcases have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of open wide bookcases to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Victorian and Georgian open wide bookcases are of considerable interest. Open wide bookcases have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld and Kai Kristiansen are consistently popular.
How Much are Open Wide Bookcases?
Open wide bookcases can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,966, while the lowest priced sells for $204 and the highest can go for as much as $398,500.
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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