Shallow Bookcases
American Craftsman Solid Palisander Paperback Bookcase Vintage Mid-Century Wider
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Another wider paperback bookcase, shallow for entryways. Well made, beautiful active grain, this
Category
Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
$3,500
H 51.25 in W 35 in D 5.57 in
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Victorian Estate Bureau Bookcase
Located in Manchester, GB
A stunning Victorian estate bureau bookcase of very shallow proportions. We feel that this piece
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Unusually Designed Biedermeier Bookcase
Located in Long Island City, NY
Unusually crowned shallow Biedermeier armoire (bookcase) in matching mahogany on pine and oak. Two
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Bookcases
Materials
Oak
English George III Mahogany Gillows Glazed Bookcase, circa 1780
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a superb English George III mahogany satinwood and purple heart glazed bookcase of
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Antique 1780s English George III Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Purpleheart, Satinwood
19th Century Louis XVI French Marquetry Mahogany Shallow Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Louis XVI French marquetry shallow bookcase is the ideal choice for narrow passageways
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Arched Top Shallow Bookcases, circa 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Magnificent and extremely rare pair of French bookcases, circa 1780-1800. Our opinion is that these
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Bookcases
Materials
Cherry
Italian, Veneto, Neoclassical Walnut One Drawer Shallow Bookcase, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a shallow rectangular top with rounded front corners atop a conforming case housing one
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Antique 1840s Italian Neoclassical Bookcases
Pair Of Painted Cornish Bookcases
Located in New York, NY
PAIR OF LATE 18TH, EARLY 19TH CENTURY VERY SHALLOW BOOKCASES
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Antique 19th Century British Bookcases
George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Bookcases
By George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Herman Miller shallow bookcase. Hard to find case pieces that are only 12" deep! We still have the
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
French Oak Louis Philippe Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
, circa 1860. This uniquely shallow bookcase has an upper portion, outfitted with three adjustable shelves
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Rosewood Bookcase, Very Shallow
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century English rosewood bookcase is a grand execution of the tailored look, and features a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
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
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Vintage 1970s American Regency Revival Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 74.25 in W 24 in D 8.25 in
French Louis Philippe Walnut Tall and Shallow 2-Door Bookcase, ca. 1835
Located in Atlanta, GA
With a graduated crown atop a case with rounded corners, two doors with ebonized escutcheons and antique locks, the interior fitted with adjustable shelving, half of which included i...
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Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
French Louis Philippe Mahogany Shallow Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The case veneered in mahogany, having two glass paned doors with brass spacers and original lock, the shelves adjustable and having a hidden drawer at the base. Three depths: 13” at ...
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Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century American Painted Bookcase
Located in Wiscasset, ME
An early American painted bookcase of nice shallow dimension. From either New York or New England
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Antique Early 19th Century American Colonial Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Paint
Stacking Oak Globe Wernicke Barristers Bookcase or Filing Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
bookcase, all of the sections have a copper side banding, the bookcase has a shallow cornice at the top, 2
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Regency Plum-Pudding Mahogany Library Centre Table and Bookcase
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
four dummy frieze drawers with ring handles set above four shallow, concave bookcases enclosed behind
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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany
Regency Plum-Pudding Mahogany Library Centre Table and Bookcase
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
four dummy frieze drawers with ring handles set above four shallow, concave bookcases enclosed behind
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Antique 1810s English Regency Center Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Italian Lacquer and Giltwood Bookcases or Display Cabinets
Located in Firenze, IT
An imposing pair of 19th century lacquer display cabinets or bookcases of shallow depth with finely
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets
Materials
Giltwood, Glass
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Shallow Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI painted shallow bookcase features a nice, low profile as well as a shallow
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Shallow Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI painted shallow bookcase features a nice, low profile as well as a shallow
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Baker Federal Sheraton Style Shallow Depth China Cabinet Breakfront Bookcase
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful Baker mahogany breakfront. This two piece breakfront measures 87 tall x 69 wide x 13 inches deep so it can be used in many places that deeper breakfronts can't be...
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Vintage 1950s American Federal Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Satinwood Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long, shallow, Mid-Century Modern, satinwood, bookcase cabinet features shelves and closed middle
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood
Danish Modern Rosewood Modular Bookcase Wall System by Henning Kjaernulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in New York, NY
Handsome and uber functional 1960's Rosewood Modular Wall System. Features shallow bookcases
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
French Antique Walnut Display Cabinet/ Bookcase, Shallow Depth, circa 1870
Located in Houston, TX
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A handsome antique French Henri II style walnut bibliothèq...
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Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
English Pine Bookcase
Located in Southampton, NY
A Shallow Pine Bookcase both Functional and Handsome.
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Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Georgian Mahogany Bookcase
Located in London, GB
bookcase's shallow depth means that it can fit in almost any room and its rectangular glazing bars make ideal
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Antique 1750s English George II Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Louis Philippe Tall, Shallow Walnut Display Cabinet/Bibliotheque, France c. 1870
Located in Houston, TX
within and may be repainted if desired. Please also note the amazing shallow depth of this bibliotheque
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 100 in W 64 in D 18 in
George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
George III mahogany secretaire bookcase, shallow flared cornice above a figured frieze, glazed
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Regency Pair of Mahogany Open Bookcases
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Regency pair of mahogany open bookcases of shallow proportions, the rectangular tops with a
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Antique 1820s English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Neoclassical Painted and Gilded Bookcase from Italy c.1900
Located in Houston, TX
An imposing Neoclassical display cabinet/bookcase of shallow depth retaining its original painted
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookcases
Materials
Giltwood
A neoclassical display cabinet?bookcase from Italy c.1900
Located in Houston, TX
An imposing neoclassical display cabinet/bookcase of shallow depth retaining its original painted
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Early 20th Century Italian Bookcases
Antique English George III Mahogany Bookcase Display Cabinet, circa 1780
Located in Houston, TX
extraordinarily shallow depth of this English bookcase is most rare. All 12 drawers retain their original oval
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Antique 1780s English George III Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Slender and tall carved oak bibliotheque from France c. 1890
Located in Houston, TX
handsome symmetry of the cabinet. Please note as well the unusual shallow depth of the bookcase that
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Shallow Antique English Painted Oak Display Cabinet Bookcase, circa 1875
Located in Houston, TX
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Shallow antique English painted oak display cabinet bookcase circa 1875. The
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Antique 1870s English Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Pair of Bookcases, American 19th Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of handsome shallow pine shelves or bookcases, each with stepped shelves and two dovetailed
Category
Antique 1860s American Country Bookcases
Materials
Pine
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Danish Modern Bookcase Shelving System "Cubex" by Poul Cadovius, Pinewood, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Odense, DK
Scandinavian Modern Pinewood Bookcase Shelving System by Poul Cadovius. Made in the 1960s by "CADO", Denmark. Made in Pitch Pine and assembled with black plastic brackets.
The shelv...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Pine
$4,835
H 30.71 in W 102.37 in D 11.82 in
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Stool, Textiles or Leather Seatings, Caning Backboard
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the keywords for this collection. The concept is inspired by the B-52 plane design, thi...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood, Leather
$720 Sale Price / item
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H 38.59 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Brutalist Black Leather & Cast Solid Brass Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Egg Designs’ Primal lounge chair (2024) is a bold, Brutalist-inspired statement piece, crafted with sculptural presence and rich material contrast. Upholstered in black leather, the ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
$8,880 / item
H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 31.5 in
1900s American Craftsman Architecture Carved Tiered Book Shelf Art Craft Display
By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Warm, rustic and understated ornate carved walnut plywood paneled shelf. Made for light duty; paperback or small collectibles. Missing a small triangular piece on top back left panel...
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Early 20th Century American Eastlake Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
$1,495
H 36 in W 21 in D 11 in
1930s Antique French Art Deco Armchair, Signed Peri Alonz
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Frames seems strong structurally but cosmetically needs to be restored. So this one needs to go directly to your Restorer.
W 20 x D 21.5 x H 31 in
Seat H 18 in / Arm H 26 7/8 in
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Vintage 1930s French Chairs
Materials
Wood
Hepplewhite Chair by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown by Knoll, 1984
By Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Hepplewhite chair designed by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott brown. Signed with the Knoll label. In near perfect condition.
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
$9,850
H 34.5 in W 22 in D 24 in
Paul McCobb Directional Nº 314 Wingback Lounge Chair Ottoman Mid-Century Retro
By Paul McCobb
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Re-Upholstery required. Not usable as-is. Please ship directly to your Upholsterer, reupholstery is necessary. No woodworking necessary, the framing on chair and ottoman are tight, ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
$4,000 Sale Price
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H 41.5 in W 29 in D 31 in
1960s Teak Book Case System Børge Mogensen FDB Mobler Danish Mid-Century Modern
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Eight foot wide, set of four modular teak bookcases, two with plinth bases, and two without. All shelves are adjustable, four adjustable shelves per unit. Some ink stamp marked on b...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
$7,125 Sale Price
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H 55.25 in W 96 in D 10.25 in
Rare 1980s Nicos Zographos TA.20G Square Brass/Bronze + Glass Table Small 20²
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare Nicos Zographos Model TA.20G Square Table. Brass or Bronze solid base, a heavy table. Lots of scratches to the top surface of the original glass from previous use, but no chips...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,440 Sale Price
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H 16 in W 20 in D 20 in
Danish Teak Sideboard No. 394 by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1950s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Breda, Netherlands
No. 394 by Kai Kristiansen
Special small sideboard with four drawers No. 394 by Kai Kristiansen for Akel Kjersgaard, 1950s. It is cabinet no. 394 by Kai Kristiansen and made by Aksel...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
$5,681
H 20.48 in W 46.07 in D 13.78 in
Monumental Brass Artillery Shell Trench Art Table Lamps w/ Woven Wire Shades
Located in Hyattsville, MD
These are the highest quality trench art lamps I have ever seen. A beautifully crafted pair of slightly non-matching Trench Art Tables Lamps. Slightly different sizes in artillery d...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$3,051 Sale Price
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H 35 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in
Repose End Table in Oiled Walnut by Zac Feltoon for Wooda
By Zac Feltoon, Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
Repose by Zac Feltoon for Wooda represents the balance between work and life. It was designed to conceal its function as a work surface until needed in a home or office environment. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
1960s Martz Marshall Studios Ceramic Tile Walnut Floor Lamp Cabin Modern Rustic
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern floor lamp. Solid turned walnut base, shaft, finial. Inlaid tan Martz ceramic tiles to top of base. Fully Functional, takes Normal sized US screw-in ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
$2,800 Sale Price
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H 58 in Dm 16.25 in
Nazaré Daybed
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
NAZARÉ DAYBED, designed in 2024.
The Nazaré Daybed is crafted from solid walnut and has a removable cushion. The legs have a hand-carved detailed wave texture giving the piece it's ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Materials
Walnut
Limited Edition Charlotte Perriand Tokyo Dormeuse by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Discover the beauty of the Charlotte Perriand Tokyo Dormeuse, a limited edition chaise longue crafted by Cassina. Originally designed in 1940 for a Japanese client, this piece is a t...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Bamboo
$19,826 Sale Price / item
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H 22.84 in W 35.44 in D 87.8 in
Spectacular Restored 8 Drawer Commode by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. Matc...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
$16,000 / item
H 32 in W 62 in D 19 in
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Shallow Bookcases For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of shallow bookcases available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and oak, all shallow bookcases available were constructed with great care. We have 91 antique and vintage shallow bookcases in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Shallow bookcases have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Victorian, Mid-Century Modern and Regency shallow bookcases are consistently popular styles. Large shallow bookcases can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller shallow bookcases available at 1stDibs — each spanning 12.25 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Shallow bookcases have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by George Nelson, Baker Furniture Company and Gunni Omann are consistently popular.
How Much are Shallow Bookcases?
Shallow bookcases can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,746, while the lowest priced sells for $695 and the highest can go for as much as $107,570.
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 Shallow Bookcases
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021An ideal bookcase depth is usually between 10 and 12 inches. Shelf spacing can range from 7 to 15 inches for bookshelves, with 8 to 12 inches being the most typical. Because compact bookcases are designed for lesser volumes and libraries, they will be shallower. A small bookcase's depth is usually around 6 inches. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage bookcases.
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