Pair, Black Painted Pine Bookcases Display Cabinets, Hungary circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
The professionally applied (newer) black painted finish is lightly distressed to fit the age and character of the pair.
Glass, Pine, Paint
Black Painted Pine Bookcase Display Cabinet, Hungary circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Black painted pine bookcase with crown molding and fluted side column accents standing just under 7' tall.
Glass, Pine, Paint
Antique Tall and Narrow Black Painted Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique black painted display cabinet from Denmark is made in 2 parts.
Glass, Wood
Sold|$4,347
Painted Two Door Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Beautiful painted black two-door bookcase with sky blue interior.
Wood
Sold|$8,134
19thC French Painted Iron Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870 19thC French Painted Iron Bookcase sku 1709 W82 x D30 x H185 cm
Iron
French Country Provincial Black & White Distress Painted Bookcase Display Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Country Provincial Style Black & White Distress Painted Bookcase Display Stand.
Wood, Paint
Sold|$3,212
Large Painted Breakfront Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large painted open bookcases, the projecting moulded top above carved foliated scrolling freeze. The base section fitted with three separate shelving units having three adjustable sh...
Antique Tall Oak Cabinet Cupboard Bookcase Painted Black from France
Located in Round Top, TX
This striking antique oak cabinet was given a (newer) black painted finish, that has been distressed to compliment the age and French country style of the bookcase and compliments t...
Wood, Oak, Paint
Pair, Antique Bookcase Cabinet from Sweden with Black Painted Finish and Adjusta
Located in Round Top, TX
Please examine the close up photos to observe the distressed black paint. The pair/two bookcases come with 3 shelves in total.
Wood
Tall Black Chinoiserie Paint Decorated China Cabinet Bookcase, Circa 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This cabinet measures 78 tall x 41 wide x 15 inches deep. These are hard to find with so much viewable glass display area. The cabinet is good condition and will show signs of age an...
Walnut
Sold|$2,250 / set
Two-Piece Bookcase Cabinet Paint Decorated by Hooker
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Stamford, CT
A two-piece bookcase cabinet paint decorated by Hooker Furniture Company. This custom quality bookcase or showcase cabinet has a lighted cabinet top with open shelved area above doub...
19th Century English Ebonized Black Bookcase, Dresser
Located in Staffordshire, GB
19th century English ebonized black bookcase, dresser, circa 1890. Ebonized - pine 3-door 6 sectioned cupboard base and separate top with adjustable shelves. Good size and sca...
Pine
Black Pine Bookcase Display Cabinet, circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
Black painted pine bookcase with crown molding and fluted side column accents.
Glass, Pine, Paint
English 19th Century Painted and Découpage Fish Bamboo Bookcase
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
English 1890s bamboo bookshelf is sturdy and re-finished with black paint overlaid with decoupage of fish and an interesting boarder.
Bamboo, Paper
Antique Danish Narrow Carved Bookcase/Cabinet, Black Finish
Located in Round Top, TX
Note the lovely carving and barley twist elements in this narrow bookcase/cabinet. The new black painted finish is slightly distressed, adding extra highlight to these details.
Wood, Paint
20th Century Large Black Bookcase Display Cabinet from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
Dramatic black painted pine bookcase with dentil molding along crown and a meandering Greek key motif along the skirt, resting on tapered fluted feet.
Brass
Early 20th Century Large French Black Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Later professionally painted in black, creating a fresh and dramatic appeal to this striking bookcase.
Glass, Oak, Paint
Incredibly Dramatic Tall Stickley Black & Coral Chinoiserie Bookcase
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very dramatic fabulous Stickley vintage chinoiserie bookcase or etagere painted in black and coral with gilt decoration having hand painted Asian scenes throughout.
Wood
Sold|$4,650 / set
Pair, Black Bookcases Display Cabinets, Hungary circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
The professionally applied (newer) black painted finish is lightly distressed to fit the age and character of the pair.
Glass, Pine, Paint
Antique Russian, Black Bookcase Cabinet with Adjustable Shelves
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely black cabinet or bookshelf has glass doors accentuated with curvaceous carved panels which both protect and highlight the books or collectibles stored within. The shelves...
Wood, Paint, Glass
Sold|$6,828
English Library Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 19th century painted library bookcase. Lovely old glass and adjustable shelving, 1830 Measures: Waist height - 23"(59cm) Dimensions: 89 inches (226 cms) wide ...
19th Century English Black Lacquered Bookcase with Raised Chinoiserie
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful decorative 19th century black lacquered bookcase with raised Chinoiserie design. Features interesting Asian designs. A true work of art!
Wood
Sold|$5,810
Scottish Library Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large early 19th century Scottish library bookcase. Fully adjustable shelves in the top and bottom section, 1810. Dimensions 66.5 inches (169 cms) wide 19.5 inches (50 cms) dee...
Black and Gold Lacquered Bookcase, Antique, 19th Century France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique bookcase lacquered on a black and gilded background in the embossed decorations, hand-sculpted and built in the second half of the 19th century for a home in France. Very be...
Wood
20th Century Black Painted Pine Bookshelf Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Black painted pine bookcase with crown molding and single long lower drawer.
Glass, Pine, Paint
Antique Black and Gold Lacquered Wood Bookcase, Early 1800s, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient solid wood bookcase, hand lacquered in black and gold, with columns carved with acanthus leaves and open shelves, built at the beginning of the 19th century, from a palace in...
Wood
Antique Bookcase in Black Gold Lacquered Wood Carved Columns, Late '700 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient and beautiful open bookcase, built in black lacquered solid wood with gold details, with classic sculpted columns, built in the late 18th century in Italy. Very charming and...
Poplar
Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Étagères with Hand Painted Gold and Floral Details
Located in Morristown, NJ
A pair of late 20th C. four-shelf black lacquered Chinoiserie étagères with hand painted gold with red floral detail and brass finials. The decoration is mirrored front and back and ...
Brass
Sold|$1,879
20th Century Bookcase in Birchen Veneer
Located in Opole, PL
The wooden, applicable appliques on the bookcase’s legs are painted in black. This bookcase can also serve as a cupboard or a showcase.
Birch, Burl
Circa 1880 English Bamboo Bookcase Now Artisan Decoupaged With Shells
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Diagonal architectural braces accent the top and base. The interior now painted black with acanthus and geometric design decoupage front borders on the shelves. 29.75" w., 11 5/8" d....
Bamboo, Paint
Italian Modern Colored Solid Wood Bookcase, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern colored solid wood bookcase, 1980s Solid wood bookcase painted in black, yellow, blue and red.
Wood
Modular Wall Bookcase Attributed to Studio BBPR, 1950s
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milano, IT
Lovely 1950s Italian modular wall bookcase attributed to BBPR architects. The BBPR set consists of four modules, made of sturdy wood and black painted iron.
Iron
Pair of Vintage Green Painted Iron Etageres Displays with Glass Shelves
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An interesting pair of vintage étagères that we don't see very often, these shelf units are crafted out of curved and welded iron that culminates in a turned metal finial in the cres...
Metal, Iron
American Primitive Cabinet with Original Paint. Great color and old patination.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome 19th century American cabinet with wonderful old painted finish. Great color and old patination.
Wood
19th Century George 111 Period Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Viewing Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century George 111 period black lacquered chinoiserie viewing cabinet. Beautiful original glass with carved mullions. Raised chinoiserie detail of Oriental scenes.
Paint
Italian Teak, Black Metal and Brass Midcentury Bookshelves Roomdivider
By Poggi, Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This bookshelves was produced in Italy in the 1950s. Thanks to its adjustable height (285-310 cm) it can be placed against a wall or anywhere in a room, used as a space divider. It ...
Brass, Metal
18th Century Black Forest White Bureau Bookcase, German
By Black Forest
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing corner cabinet or Bureau-bookcase with two parts. Germany, Baroque, Black Forest style, 18th century. It consists of a closed upper part with doors like a wonders cabinet, a ...
Brass
Sold|$17,727
Gerrit Rietveld Modular Cabinets Holland, 1935
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Modernist pair of cabinets from a modular system designed by Gerrit Rietveld with help of Truus Schroder, Holland 1935. These two cabinets come from a set of nine purchased by the fa...
Plywood
French Industrial Style Etagere in Steel and Bronze Made to Order in Any Size
Located in Highwood, IL
French Industrial style steel and bronze etagere available in any size you chose. In lieu of steel for the frame work, we optionally offer, stainless, brass or bronze. The shelving a...
Steel, Bronze
19th Century Danish Black Painted Oak Display Cabinet Vitrine Bookcase
Located in Round Top, TX
19th-century Danish oak display cabinet or vitrine with a newer professionally applied layered black painted exterior finish, lightly distressed to reveal natural wood beneath and ad...
Brass
Antique Swedish Black Painted Cabinet or Bookcase, Circa 1850-70
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely antique cabinet originated from Sweden. The original wood panels in the doors were recently replaced with glass, and the entire pine piece was painted black on the outsid...
Wood, Paint, Glass
Antique Danish Black Painted Cabinet/Cupboard/Bookcase w/ Glass
Located in Round Top, TX
This Original Antique Danish pine cabinet has been restored with a new hand painted distressed black finish on the outside and eggshell finish on the inside. The lovely scalloped edg...
Pine, Glass
Black Painted Display Cabinet Bookcase with Glass Doors, Denmark circa 1770
Located in Round Top, TX
The newer professionally applied black painted finish is lightly distressed to fit the age and grace of the cabinet.
Brass
Sold|$65,000
Queen Anne Black Japanned Bureau Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
A beautiful piece reputedly purchased by the previous owner from Kentshire Antiques in New York for 185,000 in the 1980s. With flat top over a pair of beveled mirror doors enclosing ...
Wood, Giltwood
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top In the manner of Jasper Furniture Company USA, Late 20th Century Black lacquered...
Brass
Silver Leaf Painted Chinese Lacquered Drinks Cabinet Cupboard Bookcase Cupboard
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning high-end designer heavy lacquered Chinese style drinks cabinet cupboard A lovely beautiful piece made to an exceptionally high sta...
Hardwood
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top In the manner of Jasper Furniture Company USA, Late 20th Century Black lacquered...
Brass
Pair, 19th C. Black French Oak Bookcases Display Cabinets w/ Adjustable Shelving
Located in Round Top, TX
The professionally applied (newer) black painted finish is lightly distressed to fit the age and character of the pair.
Glass, Oak, Paint
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and lighted bookcase hutch top By Jasper Furniture Company USA, Late 20th Century Black lacquered walnu...
Brass
Antique Large Black Pharmacy Apothecary Display Cabinet Bookcase Wall Unit
Located in Round Top, TX
At 11' wide and over 9' tall, this amazing old apothecary will make an impressive wall unit or display cabinet. The variety of glass doors, open shelving, and lower drawers are all w...
Wood, Paint
Wim Rietveld 663 bookcase by Gispen Culemborg 1954
By Gispen, Wim Rietveld
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This piece of furniture won Wim Rietveld the Diploma d’Onore, the highest award at the 10th Triennial in Milan in 1954, where it was first showcased. The bookcase being described her...
Metal
Milo Baughman Directional Styled Walnut Cabinet / Bookcase
By Milo Baughman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well-crafted Mid-Century walnut and satin black painted cabinet bookcase with a door to the left side having three shelves for storage, two that are adjustable.
Glass, Walnut
Sold|$2,734
Large Painted Open Bookcase, Folk Art
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Folk Art painted open bookcase. This is a larger than usual open fronted bookcase it is 20” deep The bookcase is painted in the traditional colorful Folk Art Style with bir...
Paint
A Black Painted Napoleon III Glass Front Bookcase.
Located in Washington, DC
A black painted Napoleon III glass front bookcase.
Glass, Paint, Wood
Pair of Custom Bookcases Black Hand Painted Finish
Located in Highwood, IL
Custom bookcase with a painted finish and button detail on the crown made here, in our Old Plank workshop. These bookcases are made to the highest standards with fully adjustable she...
Wood
19th Century Black Painted French Library Breakfront 'Moderne' Bookcase
Located in London, England
French black painted bookcase, in the 'moderne' style, circa 1890s.
Glass, Pine
Sold|$4,150
French 19th Century Painted Bookcase
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 19th century painted bookcase called "Bibus".
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.
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