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Pair of Monumental Regency Oval Astral Glazed Mahogany Library Bookcases, c.1810
Pair of Monumental Regency Oval Astral Glazed Mahogany Library Bookcases, c.1810

Pair of Monumental Regency Oval Astral Glazed Mahogany Library Bookcases, c.1810

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

An extraordinary near pair of oversized Regency astral glazed library bookcases c.1810

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Infinity Modern Open Bookcase
Infinity Modern Open Bookcase

Infinity Modern Open Bookcase

$5,535 / item

H 79 in W 72 in D 16 in

Infinity Modern Open Bookcase

Located in Westwood, NJ

Composed of a rhythmic stack of oval compartments, this bookcase creates visual impact through form

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Antique Chippendale period mahogany breakfront bookcase
Antique Chippendale period mahogany breakfront bookcase

Antique Chippendale period mahogany breakfront bookcase

Located in London, GB

. The Bookcase with interlaced oval astragal glazed doors above double serpentine base with crossbanded

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Napoleon III Kingwood Freestanding Open Bookcase
Napoleon III Kingwood Freestanding Open Bookcase

Napoleon III Kingwood Freestanding Open Bookcase

$12,027

H 33.5 in W 29 in D 21.5 in

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

Mahogany Bookcase by Waring & Gillows, 20th Century
Mahogany Bookcase by Waring & Gillows, 20th Century

Mahogany Bookcase by Waring & Gillows, 20th Century

$7,603

H 84.26 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in

Mahogany Bookcase by Waring & Gillows, 20th Century

Located in Southall, GB

Mahogany bookcase by Waring & Gillows An early 20th century mahogany Sheraton style bookcase by

Category

20th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Napoleon III Kingwood Freestanding Open Bookcases
Pair of Napoleon III Kingwood Freestanding Open Bookcases

Pair of Napoleon III Kingwood Freestanding Open Bookcases

$58,064

H 34.26 in W 28.94 in D 22.05 in

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

Category

Antique 1880s French Bookcases

Materials

Kingwood

English Mahogany Glass Front & Oval Inlaid Breakfront, circa 1800
English Mahogany Glass Front & Oval Inlaid Breakfront, circa 1800

English Mahogany Glass Front & Oval Inlaid Breakfront, circa 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

arched serpentine mullions, adjustable interior shelving, flanking lower case oval inlaid cabinets

Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

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Mahogany Bookcase by Waring & Gillows
Mahogany Bookcase by Waring & Gillows

Mahogany Bookcase by Waring & Gillows

Unavailable

H 84.3 in W 47.2 in D 19.7 in

Mahogany Bookcase by Waring & Gillows

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

. The pair of drawers are mahogany lined and have oval brass ring handles. The bookcase is made of

Category

Early 20th Century English Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Narrow Cabinet, Bookcase
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Narrow Cabinet, Bookcase

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Narrow Cabinet, Bookcase

Located in Antrim, GB

Super fine quality antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany narrow cabinet, bookcase Superb Oval Panelled

Category

Antique 1890s European Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

George III Hepplewhite Linen Press in Golden Figured Mahogany, circa 1790
George III Hepplewhite Linen Press in Golden Figured Mahogany, circa 1790

George III Hepplewhite Linen Press in Golden Figured Mahogany, circa 1790

By George Hepplewhite

Located in London, GB

pattern book which particularly favoured oval panels in cupboards, presses, bookcases and chair-backs, was

Category

Antique 1790s English Hepplewhite Linen Presses

Materials

Brass

1970s Oval Goatskin Bookcase in the Style of Aldo Tura
1970s Oval Goatskin Bookcase in the Style of Aldo Tura

1970s Oval Goatskin Bookcase in the Style of Aldo Tura

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1970s oval goatskin bookcase with glass shelves. This piece originally had doors on it. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Bookcases

Super Rare Georgian Astral Oval Domed Glazed Breakfront Library Bookcase Dresser
Super Rare Georgian Astral Oval Domed Glazed Breakfront Library Bookcase Dresser

Super Rare Georgian Astral Oval Domed Glazed Breakfront Library Bookcase Dresser

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Astral Glazed Library bookcase dresser with domed oval glass This dresser or library bookcase is

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

George III Sheraton Period Antique Satinwood Dwarf Bookcase
George III Sheraton Period Antique Satinwood Dwarf Bookcase

George III Sheraton Period Antique Satinwood Dwarf Bookcase

By Thomas Sheraton

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A George III Sheraton period satinwood dwarf bookcase, inlaid ovals in the doors and attractive

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood

Napoleon III Open Kingwood and Leather Bookcase
Napoleon III Open Kingwood and Leather Bookcase

Napoleon III Open Kingwood and Leather Bookcase

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Napoleon III open kingwood and leather bookcase, of oval form with three shelves lined with the

Category

Antique 1780s French Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Kingwood

Rare George III circa 1800 Hardwood Library Bookcase with Round Astral Glazing
Rare George III circa 1800 Hardwood Library Bookcase with Round Astral Glazing

Rare George III circa 1800 Hardwood Library Bookcase with Round Astral Glazing

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

bookcase with oval glass This piece has an absolutely stunning timber patina, its inlaid in the Sheraton

Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Faux Bamboo Rattan Light Fruitwood Finish Oval Glass Secretary Bookcase Cabinet
Faux Bamboo Rattan Light Fruitwood Finish Oval Glass Secretary Bookcase Cabinet

Faux Bamboo Rattan Light Fruitwood Finish Oval Glass Secretary Bookcase Cabinet

By McGuire, American of Martinsville

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Highly decorative faux bamboo oval windows rattan secretary drop front desk cabinet bookcase with

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Rattan

Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson Folk Art Carved Oak Oval Cutting or Cheese Board
Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson Folk Art Carved Oak Oval Cutting or Cheese Board

Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson Folk Art Carved Oak Oval Cutting or Cheese Board

By Robert Thompson

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This solid oak oval cutting board was made by the renowned English furniture maker Robert 'Mouseman

Category

Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Half Oval Shape Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk with Bookcase
Half Oval Shape Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk with Bookcase

Half Oval Shape Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk with Bookcase

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Danish Mid-Century Modern half oval desk with a bookcase and a drum shape side or curve.  

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

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Solid Oak Dovetail Record Crate

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$285 / item

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By Matt Richmond, Blake Tovin

Located in Nyack, NY

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Cenedese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pair of Blue Italian Murano Glass Obelisks

Cenedese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pair of Blue Italian Murano Glass Obelisks

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Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

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Louis XV Nightstands/Side Tables with Heart Detail C1950s France
Louis XV Nightstands/Side Tables with Heart Detail C1950s France

Louis XV Nightstands/Side Tables with Heart Detail C1950s France

$1,380 / set

H 25.2 in W 13.78 in D 10.24 in

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Located in Trensacq, FR

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Custom-Crafted Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Gate with Stylized Flower
Custom-Crafted Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Gate with Stylized Flower

Custom-Crafted Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Gate with Stylized Flower

By Ron Moore

Located in San Francisco, CA

A custom-crafted Art Nouveau style wrought iron gate with stylized flower; of assymetrical form with a lively floral head emanating from one corner; with artist's initials 'RSM'.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

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English Axminster Rug, 1760

English Axminster Rug, 1760

$450,000

W 215 in L 358 in

English Axminster Rug, 1760

Located in New York, NY

English Axminster rug. Axminster, Devon, Great Britain, circa 1760 (George III). Provenance: Baron Guy de Rothschild.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nido, Flush Mount Brass and Glass Chandelier 8 Arms, Low Ceiling Best, Free Ship
Nido, Flush Mount Brass and Glass Chandelier 8 Arms, Low Ceiling Best, Free Ship

Nido, Flush Mount Brass and Glass Chandelier 8 Arms, Low Ceiling Best, Free Ship

By Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

This chandelier is specifically designed for low ceilings, with a height of only 13 inches (32 cm). The arms and shade holders are made of brass, while the central part is made of me...

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Pair of George III Tole Painted Wall Lanterns
Pair of George III Tole Painted Wall Lanterns

Pair of George III Tole Painted Wall Lanterns

$5,253

H 20.08 in W 8.47 in D 7.68 in

Pair of George III Tole Painted Wall Lanterns

Located in London, GB

A pair of late George III Told Peinte Storm Lanterns, circa 1810. A rare period survival, presented in original condition, with wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age and use ...

Category

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Materials

Steel

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$350

H 19.75 in W 16.5 in D 7 in

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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$3,400 / item

H 29.53 in W 37.41 in D 98.43 in

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By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

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Pair of Ebonized & Gilt Bergère Chairs with Carved Ram Heads
Pair of Ebonized & Gilt Bergère Chairs with Carved Ram Heads

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Located in Dallas, TX

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Maple Bentwood Twin Bed

Maple Bentwood Twin Bed

$3,600

H 42.92 in W 36.62 in D 75.6 in

Maple Bentwood Twin Bed

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Queens, NY

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Located in Rio Vista, CA

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Located in Charleston, SC

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French Louis XVI Style Sofa

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$10,299 / item

H 31.89 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in

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By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

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Art Deco Blonde Maple Odeon Double Bed By H.L. Epstein Brothers, 1930s
Art Deco Blonde Maple Odeon Double Bed By H.L. Epstein Brothers, 1930s

Art Deco Blonde Maple Odeon Double Bed By H.L. Epstein Brothers, 1930s

By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co

Located in Devon, England

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Georgian Period Mahogany Davenport Desk with Green Leather Writing Surface

Georgian Period Mahogany Davenport Desk with Green Leather Writing Surface

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Brass

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Oval Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal oval bookcase for your home. Each oval bookcase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and hardwood. Find 233 options for an antique or vintage oval bookcase now, or shop our selection of 18 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the oval bookcase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An oval bookcase, designed in the Georgian, Victorian or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made oval bookcase over the years, but those crafted by Antonia Astori, Bottega Ghianda and Brights of Nettlebed are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Oval Bookcase?

Prices for an oval bookcase can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $345 and can go as high as $225,000, while the average can fetch as much as $8,156.

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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