Primitive Bookcase
Vintage Primitive Style Wood Bookcase Shelves
Located in Seattle, WA
Lots of character in this primitive style bookcase, with nicely aged wood. Shelves are in place and
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Primitive Rustic Bookcase, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charming wooden bookcase featuring a playful pattern along its shelves, adding a touch of whimsy to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Antique Primitive Country Farmhouse Pine Wood Secretary Bookcase Cupboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, working lock and key, authentic age and patina, very nice antique bookcase. Circa Late 19th Century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Rustic Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Pine
$1,895
H 79 in W 40 in D 16 in
Early 20th Century Primitive Style Corner Bookcase or Bookshelf
Located in Seattle, WA
Five tiered bookcase with Wood carved details on the sides. Vintage condition consistent with age
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Wabi Sabi Primitive Bookshelf, 1800s, Scandinavia
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Wabi-sabi primitive bookshelf from Scandinavia, 1800s. Handcrafted with timeworn character and rich
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Norwegian Primitive Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Antique Primitive American Solid Wood Open Book Shelf with Federal Era Design
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique American Primitive open Bookcase from the early 19th Century raised on hand turned solid
Category
Vintage 1970s Primitive Bookcases
Materials
Burl
$12,000
H 53.5 in W 35 in D 11.5 in
Vintage European Primitive Hand Carved Book Shelf With Mortise and Tenon Joints
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage Primitive style hand carved wooden display shelf or bookcase. Origin unknown but likely
Category
Mid-20th Century French Primitive Bookcases
Materials
Wood
$4,200
H 67 in W 56 in D 22 in
White Primitive Bookshelf by Studio Nucleo, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Primitive bookshelf was one of the strongest and most iconic products designed by Studio Nucleo
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Plastic
$2,840 / item
H 37.8 in W 94.49 in D 15.75 in
Black Primitive Bookshelf by Studio Nucleo, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Primitive bookshelf was one of the strongest and most iconic products designed by Studio Nucleo
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Plastic
$2,840 / item
H 37.8 in W 94.49 in D 15.75 in
Yellow Primitive Bookshelf by Studio Nucleo, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Primitive bookshelf was one of the strongest and most iconic products designed by Studio Nucleo
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Plastic
$2,840 / item
H 37.8 in W 94.49 in D 15.75 in
Pink Primitive Bookshelf by Studio Nucleo, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Primitive bookshelf was one of the strongest and most iconic products designed by Studio Nucleo
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,840 / item
H 37.8 in W 94.49 in D 15.75 in
Blue Primitive Bookshelf by Studio Nucleo, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Primitive bookshelf was one of the strongest and most iconic products designed by Studio Nucleo
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,840 / item
H 37.8 in W 94.49 in D 15.75 in
Primitive Early 20th Century French Shelf in Patinated Oak, Wabi Sabi, 1920s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Odense, DK
This striking three-bay bookcase, crafted from solid oak, features a warm, rich patina that
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Bookcases
Materials
Oak
$3,400
H 31.89 in W 17.33 in D 77.96 in
Vintage Primitive Arts and Craft Style Carved Wood Bookshelf and Storage Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
This bookshelf unit has handmade caved wood detailing everywhere. The top is scalloped detailing , that matches the detailing on the sides. The cabinet space has original hardware on...
Category
Vintage 1970s Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Wood
$2,395
H 49 in W 43 in D 14 in
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Antique American Painted Display Cabinet or Bookcase
Located in By Appointment Only, Ontario
Antique American painted display cabinet or bookcase. Two glass doors, left section features three
Category
Antique 19th Century American Primitive Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Primitive Welsh Bookcase Cupboard Cabinet Linen Press Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
Primitive 18th century Welsh oak bookshelf or cabinet. Features three interior shelves, internal
Category
Antique 18th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Primitive Antique Pine Pewter Cupboard Stepback Hutch China Display Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 18th century American pine pewter cupboard. Features a stepback from with removable shelves and iron hardware for hanging cups. Lower section opens via latch to additional stora...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Primitive Bookcases
Materials
Pine
H 72 in W 38 in D 20.5 in
A Primitive Chinese Elm Bookcase with Open Shelving
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique scroll shelf from Shanxi, China, dates back to the early Qing dynasty period around the 1680's. Crafted from elmwood, a durable material known for its resistance to spli...
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Louis Philippe Reclaimed Country Pine Farmhouse Bookcase Four Shelf Primitive
Located in Dayton, OH
French Louis Philippe bookcase. Mape from reclaimed pine with a paneled back, removable shelves and
Category
Late 20th Century Louis Philippe Bookcases
Materials
Pine
H 78.5 in W 49 in D 14 in
Antique Primitive American Pine Petite Tiered Four Shelf Waterfall Bookcase 48"
Located in Dayton, OH
A quaint tiered waterfall bookcase. Features four shelves and a countoured backsplash
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Bookcases
Materials
Pine
H 47.5 in W 11 in D 17 in
Vintage Rustic Solid Carved Pine Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous primitive solid pine bookcase. The bookcase features beautiful carved wood details and
Category
Early 20th Century American Primitive Bookcases
Materials
Pine
c.1840-1860 American Primitive Hutch
Located in Chicago, IL
American primitive hutch made from pine and in complete original condition.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Antique Bookcase Apothecary Cabinet French 19th Century
Located in Buxton, GB
Closed Bookcase, Vitrine or Apothecary Style Cupboard
Solid Wood
Bun Feet
French Origin
2 Doors
4
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Primitive Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Oak
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.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Antique Miniature Folk Art Primitive Salesman Sample Bookshelf Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
Turn of the century artisinal bookcase. Features a serpentine and saw tooth crown, four shelves
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive Models and Miniatures
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
H 30.5 in W 6.25 in D 11.75 in
Primitive Antique Solid Walnut Plantation Desk Stepback Cabinet Hutch Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
Primitive antique solid walnut plantation desk stepback cabinet hutch bookcase
Late 19th century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Mission Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
H 81 in W 37.5 in D 24 in
Japanese Antique Bookcase, Carved, Primitive, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a modernized piece of Japanese antique furniture produced in the Taisho period (1912-1926 CE) .
This furniture is made by applying traditional techniques used in Japanese sh...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 32.17 in W 14.49 in L 32.17 in
Antique French Louis Philippe Country Pine Farmhouse Bookcase Shelf Primitive
Located in Dayton, OH
French Louis Philippe style bookcase, circa 1860s. Made from pine with a paneled back, removable
Category
Antique 19th Century Louis Philippe Bookcases
Materials
Pine
H 70 in W 44 in D 19 in
Primitive Spanish Shelving Unit, 18th Century
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
Charming 18th century primitive Spanish shelving unit with great character and patina.
Category
Antique 18th Century Spanish Primitive Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Primitive Antique English Pine China Hutch Rustic Farmhouse Bookcase Cupboard
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century old world English pine bookcase. A stepback design with three shelves and lower
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Cabinets
Materials
Pine
H 74 in W 18.5 in D 52.5 in
Pair of Restoration Hardware French Casement Double Door Oak Bookcase Cabinets
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of very well made, sturdy and solid feeling Display/ Bookcase Cabinets in an oak drift wood
Category
20th Century Primitive Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 91 in W 46.5 in D 17.25 in
Magnificent Primitive Gothic Biblioteque
Located in Stamford, CT
Extremely large cabinet with gothic arched glass fronted doors,set atop lower cabinet also with glass fronted doors.All in black paint.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Bookcases
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Primitive Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the primitive bookcase you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each primitive bookcase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, pine and plastic. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage primitive bookcase now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a primitive bookcase — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right primitive bookcase, those designed in Modern, Primitive and Adirondack styles are of considerable interest.
How Much is a Primitive Bookcase?
Prices for a primitive bookcase start at $230 and top out at $4,860 with the average selling for $2,840.
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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