Quarter Sawn Oak Bookcase
Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slatted Bookcase or Magazine Rack
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak bookcase or magazine stand
By Stickley
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
$2,295
H 41.88 in W 14.25 in D 13.75 in
Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase or Magazine Rack
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak bookcase or magazine stand
In the
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
$1,995
H 37 in W 18 in D 16.75 in
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase or Magazine Stand, Circa 1900
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak bookcase or magazine stand
By
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Mission Bookcases
Materials
Oak
$2,595
H 37 in W 20.25 in D 13.75 in
Antique Oak Bookcase / China Cabinet by Danner Furniture, circa 1910s
By John Danner Co.
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Antique Quarter Sawn Oak Bookcase / China Cabinet by Danner Furniture, c. 1910's. The bookcase is
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
$1,400
H 57.5 in W 37 in D 11.75 in
Antique English Victorian Gothic Revival Arts & Crafts Oak Breakfront Bookcase
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Victorian Gothic Revival quarter sawn oak breakfront bookcase in the Pugin style and attributable
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Bookcases
Materials
Brass
$7,092
H 85.04 in W 70.87 in D 18.51 in
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19th Century English Hall Bench Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique 19th century 2-part English quarter sawn oak Jacobean-style hall bench bookcase with leaded
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique Victorian Quarter Sawn Oak Bookcase, Circa 1880s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Victorian bookcase
USA, Circa 1880s
Carved quarter sawn oak, with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase or Magazine Rack, 1900
By Charles Limbert, L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak bookcase or magazine rack
In
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 34.63 in W 21 in D 12.25 in
Pair of Antique Oak Bookcase / China Cabinet by Danner Furniture, circa 1910s
By John Danner Co.
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Pair of antique Quarter Sawn Oak Bookcase / China cabinet by Danner Furniture, circa 1910s. One
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 51.5 in W 37 in D 11.75 in
Paul Frankl Design Rattan Bookcase
By Paul Frankl
Located in Rochester, NY
A divided four section rectangular rattan and quarter sawn oak bookcase in beautifully aged
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Book Shelf, circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Arts & Crafts Mission quarter sawn oak bookcase
Recently procured from Frank
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Book Shelf, circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Arts & Crafts Mission quarter sawn oak bookcase
Recently procured from Frank
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Lakeside Craft Shops Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Book Shelf, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Arts & Crafts Mission quarter sawn oak bookcase
Recently procured from Frank
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique Stickley Style Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Book Shelf, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Arts & Crafts Mission quarter sawn oak bookcase.
Recently procured from
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 36.25 in W 18.25 in L 36.25 in
Antique Quarter Sawn Oak Stacking Lawyers Bookcase, Grand Rapids
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak stacking lawyers bookcase, circa 1920, Grand Rapids Mi. 4
Category
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Unusual Globe Wernicke Stacking Cabinet with Bookcase Top, Quarter Sawn Oak
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Globe Wernicke stacking cabinet with bookcase top, quarter sawn oak, featuring three
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 66 in W 41 in D 17.5 in
Antique Quarter Sawn Oak Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Globe-Wernicke Co.
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Barrister bookcase by Globe-Wernicke Co. features quarter sawn oak construction with four
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
19th Century French Quarter Sawn Oak Bibliotheque
Located in Troy, MI
Monumental circa 1880s French library cabinet of quarter sawn oak. Top section has 4 adjustable
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Arts & Crafts Quarter Sawn Oak Glass Front Triple Bookcase, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts triple bookcase cabinet
USA, Circa 1900
Carved quarter sawn
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 62.5 in W 73 in L 62.5 in
Arts & Crafts Quarter Sawn Oak Barrister Stack and Drawer Bookcase, circa 1920
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Barrister bookcase features quarter sawn oak construction with four stacks having pullout
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 59.5 in W 34.25 in D 12 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Gunn Quarter Sawn Oak Three Stack Barrister Bookcase c1910
By GUNN
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission Barrister stacking bookcase by Gunn offers quarter sawn oak
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 52 in W 34.25 in D 14.25 in
Rare Arts & Crafts Wide Quarter Sawn Oak Barrister's Cabinet with Jotters
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Solid oak Arts & Crafts Barrister's cabinet with sliding glass doors that glide effortlessly and
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Four Section Oak Barristers Bookcase by ‘Globe Wernicke’
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Four section quarter-sawn oak barristers’ bookcase by Globe Wernicke. Unusually-narrow width at
Category
Antique Early 1900s Canadian Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Monumental Antique Architectural Oak Enclosed Bookcase, 19th Century
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
Monumental American antique architectural quarter sawn oak library or office bookcase features
Category
Antique 19th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Solid Oak Six Section Lawyers Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Unusual solid quarter-sawn oak lawyers’ or barristers’ bookcase consisting of six graduated
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Rare Gunn Vintage 1920s Industrial Five Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase
By GUNN
Located in Lafayette, IN
Fantastic vintage quarter-sawn oak barrister bookcase made by Gunn. Bookcase stands over 6 feet
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
5 Piece Oak Stacking Barrister Bookcase by Remington Rand, C1930
By Remington Rand
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 5 pc quarter sawn oak stacking Bookcase. 3 storage sections with a top and bottom. Storage
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mission Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Maple, Oak
Antique Globe Wernicke Oak Glass Stacking Library Barrister Modular Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
, including a plinth base section with a pull-out drawer. Made of quarter sawn dark oak, the bookcase has four
Category
Antique 1890s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 59.45 in W 34.26 in L 59.45 in
Antique Horner School Oak Two-Door Secretary, Bookcase with Desk, C1920
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
secretary in the manner of Horner offers quarter sawn oak construction with double door bookcase having
Category
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Glass
4 Antique Globe Wernicke Oak Glass Stacking Library Barrister Modular Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
four-sections, including a rare base section that will take a whopping 42cm book! Made of quarter sawn
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 70.87 in W 34.06 in L 70.87 in
Antique Oak Barrister Bookcase / China Cabinet by Danner Furniture, circa 1910s
By John Danner Co.
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Antique Quarter Sawn Oak Barrister Bookcase / China Cabinet by Danner Furniture, c. 1910's. The
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 71.5 in W 37 in D 11.75 in
Arts and Crafts Bookcase
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice early 20th century Arts and Crafts quarter sawn Oak double door bookcase. One pane of
Category
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Globe-Wernicke 4 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase with Rare Bottom Drawer c.1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in San Francisco, CA
century modular 4 stack quarter sawn Oak lawyer's bookcase with rare bottom drawer, brass key hole, brass
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Globe-Wernicke 4 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase with Rare Bottom Drawer c.1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in San Francisco, CA
century modular 4 stack quarter sawn Oak lawyer's bookcase with rare bottom drawer, brass key hole, brass
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Solid Oak Victorian Secretary Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An American, solid carved, quarter-sawn oak, Victoriana secretary with bookcase and drawers, circa
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak & Leaded Glass Drop Front Secretary Desk C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission drop-front secretary offers quarter sawn oak construction with
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 62.25 in W 30 in D 17.75 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Quarter Sawn Oak Globe-Wernicke Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts Barrister bookcase by Globe-Wernicke Co. features quarter sawn oak
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 53.25 in W 34.25 in D 12.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley School Quarter Sawn Oak Enclosed Bookcase
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Stickley School bookcase features quarter sawn oak construction with
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Stack of Six Antique Globe, Wernicke Quarter-Sawn Oak Barrister's Bookcases
By Globe Wernicke
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Rare stack of six globe- Wernicke Quarter sawn oak barrister's bookcases with oxidized brass straps
Category
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 82 in W 34 in D 11.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Quarter Sawn Oak Single Door Bookcase, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts enclosed bookcase offers quarter sawn oak construction with single glass
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Early 20th C. Globe-Wernicke Quarter Sawn 6 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase, C.1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An early 20th century modular quarter-sawn Oak 6 stack lawyer's bookcase with brass knobs
Category
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 88.5 in W 34 in D 10 in
Early 20th C. Globe-Wernicke Quarter Sawn 6 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase, C.1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An early 20th century modular quarter-sawn Oak 6 stack lawyer's bookcase with brass knobs
Category
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 88.5 in W 34 in D 10 in
Gustav Stickley #717 Oak Double Door Bookcase
By Gustav Stickley, Craftsman Studio
Located in Garnerville, NY
Gustav Stickley #717 American quarter sawn oak double door bookcase. Original handwrought copper
Category
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Copper, Iron
Antique Globe Wernicke Oak Glass Stacking Library Barrister Modular Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
plinth base section with a pull-out drawer. Made of quarter sawn dark oak, the bookcase has four up and
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 58.27 in W 34.26 in D 10.24 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Glass Front Triple Bookcase, circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts solid quarter sawn oak glass front triple bookcase
USA, circa 1900
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 50.5 in W 54.13 in D 11.13 in
Antique Arts and Crafts Mission Oak Globe Warner Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts and Crafts Mission quarter sawn oak law office Barrister bookcase by Globe Warner
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 72 in W 34 in D 11.5 in
Antique American Mission Arts & Crafts Stacking Leaded Glass Lawyer's Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Portland, OR
A very good quality antique American Craftsman/Mission six section quarter sawn oak stacking
Category
Vintage 1910s American American Craftsman Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 67 in W 34 in D 11.75 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Drop Front Desk with Leaded Bookcase, c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission secretary offers quarter sawn oak construction with upper
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks
Materials
Oak, Glass
H 47.5 in W 34 in D 15.5 in
Early 20thC Set of Six Oak Stacking Barrister Bookcases by Globe Wernicke c.1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The modular quarter sawn oak constructed barristers’ bookcases in six interchangeable sections, two
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Mission Bookcases
Materials
Cut Glass, Oak
H 45.5 in W 34 in D 12.5 in
Arts & Crafts Tall Magazine Stand or Small Bookcase
Located in Pasadena, CA
Graceful 1910 magazine stand. Quarter Sawn oak/ narrow bookcase. 47" H x 18.25" W x 12.75" restored
Category
Vintage 1910s North American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Arts and Crafts Mission Magazine, Book Rack
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1910 bookcase. Quarter sawn oak. Restored finish.
Category
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
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Quarter Sawn Oak Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal quarter sawn oak bookcase for your home. Each quarter sawn oak bookcase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using oak, wood and glass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer quarter sawn oak bookcase, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each quarter sawn oak bookcase bearing Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one quarter sawn oak bookcase that is appealing in its simplicity, but Globe Wernicke and GUNN produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Quarter Sawn Oak Bookcase?
Prices for a quarter sawn oak bookcase start at $1,250 and top out at $11,995 with the average selling for $1,605.
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.
Questions About Quarter Sawn Oak Bookcase
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Quarter sawn oak furniture is furniture made of wood cut so that angular growth rings intersect the face of the board at a 60 to 90 degree angle. Quarter sawn oak furniture was a hallmark of the 20th century Arts & Crafts style. Shop elegant and traditionally beautiful quarter sawn oak furniture 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021Although oak is more efficient due to the way the lumber is cut, quarter sawn oak is more stable and structurally sound than oak. Find a variety of vintage and antique quarter sawn oak furniture such as chairs, tables, bookcases and much more on 1stDibs.
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