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Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Gae "Short" Bookcase with Leather Top
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Gae "Short" Bookcase with Leather Top

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Gae "Short" Bookcase with Leather Top

By Carpanelli

Located in Desio, IT

Low and double-sided version of the Gae bookcase in Canaletta walnut and leather with metal supports available in bronze-gold, lead and burnished finishes. Equipped with openable box...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Wood

Early 19th Century William IV Period Tall Oak Open Bookcase
Early 19th Century William IV Period Tall Oak Open Bookcase

Early 19th Century William IV Period Tall Oak Open Bookcase

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Superb Tall William IV Period Figured Oak Open Library Bookcase, C1830 An exceptional early 19th-century William IV period tall open library bookcase in solid figured oak, of impres...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Bookcases

Materials

Oak

18th Century George III Sheraton Satinwood & Marquetry Bureau Bookcase
18th Century George III Sheraton Satinwood & Marquetry Bureau Bookcase

18th Century George III Sheraton Satinwood & Marquetry Bureau Bookcase

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Very Fine Late 18th-Century George III Satinwood Rosewood Cross Banded Marquetry Secrétaire Bureau Bookcase An exceptional late 18th-century George III Sheraton period satinwood s...

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Antique 18th Century British Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood, Rosewood

19th Century Victorian Period Mahogany 3-Door Breakfront Bookcase
19th Century Victorian Period Mahogany 3-Door Breakfront Bookcase

19th Century Victorian Period Mahogany 3-Door Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Quality 19th-Century Victorian Figured Mahogany Breakfront 3-Door Library Bookcase A fine quality 19th century Victorian period figured mahogany breakfront three door library book...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century regency Period Mahogany Tall Wellington Base Open Bookcase
Early 19th Century regency Period Mahogany Tall Wellington Base Open Bookcase

Early 19th Century regency Period Mahogany Tall Wellington Base Open Bookcase

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Superb Quality Early 19th-Century Regency Period Mahogany Wellington-Base Open Library Bookcase An early 19th-century Regency period solid mahogany tall open library bookcase with...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Provencal Bookcase, Handcrafted Pinewood, Circa 1850
Antique French Provencal Bookcase, Handcrafted Pinewood, Circa 1850

Antique French Provencal Bookcase, Handcrafted Pinewood, Circa 1850

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

vitrine consists two shelves and the lower part has a single shelf, standing on two short arched wooden

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Wire

Early 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Open Library Bookcase
Early 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Open Library Bookcase

Early 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Open Library Bookcase

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Superb Quality 19th-century William IV Period Mahogany Open Library Bookcase An early 19th?century William IV solid mahogany tall open library bookcase, with fully adjustable shelve...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Large English Breakfont Bookcase of Mahogany with Astragal Glass Doors
Large English Breakfont Bookcase of Mahogany with Astragal Glass Doors

Large English Breakfont Bookcase of Mahogany with Astragal Glass Doors

Located in Austin, TX

bookshelves, atop the lower cabinet chest with two beaded short drawers over two beaded long drawers - all

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Metal

Scottish Two-Tiered Bookcase of Mahogany
Scottish Two-Tiered Bookcase of Mahogany

Scottish Two-Tiered Bookcase of Mahogany

Located in Austin, TX

locking doors with key, opening to four adjustable shelves, over a bottom tier with two short drawers over

Category

Antique 19th Century Scottish Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Metal

Industrial Rustic Pair Modular Stacking Barrister Bookcase by Globe-Wernicke
Industrial Rustic Pair Modular Stacking Barrister Bookcase by Globe-Wernicke

Industrial Rustic Pair Modular Stacking Barrister Bookcase by Globe-Wernicke

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Topeka, KS

Globe-Wernicke composed of distressed beige metal frames including 4 tall sections & 1 shorter

Category

20th Century American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal

English 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase
English 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase

English 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

by adjusting the sawtooth brackets. Short tapered feet support the whole. Cleaned and polished with a

Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Burr Walnut Queen Anne Style Bookcase
Antique Burr Walnut Queen Anne Style Bookcase

Antique Burr Walnut Queen Anne Style Bookcase

Located in London, GB

gorgeous mellow colour tone. It stands on a beautifully carved base with short cabriole legs that have

Category

Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Modern Oirase Bookcase, Natural Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Modern Oirase Bookcase, Natural Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Modern Oirase Bookcase, Natural Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

home. We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Modern Oirase Bookcase, Brown Walnut Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Modern Oirase Bookcase, Brown Walnut Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Modern Oirase Bookcase, Brown Walnut Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Cherry
Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Cherry

Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Cherry

By James Loewen

Located in Goshen, IN

engineering constraints is pleasing to the eye. That first bookcase needed to be so short that there was no

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood, Cherry

Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Maple
Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Maple

Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Maple

By James Loewen

Located in Goshen, IN

so short that there was no room for legs. These got added in later iterations.

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Maple, Hardwood

Early 18th Century George I Period Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Early 18th Century George I Period Walnut Bureau Bookcase

Early 18th Century George I Period Walnut Bureau Bookcase

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Superb Early 18th Century Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase of the George I Period with Wonderful Original Patina This wonderful bureau bookcase consists of an upper section with moulded ...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century British George I Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Mid-century inspired Floe bookcase in walnut
Mid-century inspired Floe bookcase in walnut

Mid-century inspired Floe bookcase in walnut

By James Loewen

Located in Goshen, IN

. That first bookcase needed to be so short that there was no room for legs. These got added in later

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

A Fine Early 18th Century George I Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase, Circa 1715
A Fine Early 18th Century George I Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase, Circa 1715

A Fine Early 18th Century George I Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase, Circa 1715

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

interior of six pigeon holes above a long drawer and two short drawers, behind the shaped inset silk velvet

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George I Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Burl

Danish 6-Bay Modular Teak Corner Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Danish 6-Bay Modular Teak Corner Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.

Danish 6-Bay Modular Teak Corner Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Asaa, DK

cabinets) measures 322 cm and the short side (with the floating desk) 162 cm, measured along the wall. All

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Red Oak with White Stain
Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Red Oak with White Stain

Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Red Oak with White Stain

By James Loewen

Located in Goshen, IN

so short that there was no room for legs. These got added in later iterations.

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

French Late 19th Century Oak Corner Bookcase
French Late 19th Century Oak Corner Bookcase

French Late 19th Century Oak Corner Bookcase

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

lines. Note the door closest to the corner is only decorative. The shorter axis to the right has two

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bookcases

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Walnut & Ebony Library Bookcase
19th Century French Walnut & Ebony Library Bookcase

19th Century French Walnut & Ebony Library Bookcase

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

This superb quality and exceptional French mid-19th-century solid walnut and ebonised three-door bibliotheque, or library bookcase, is a remarkable piece. It features a tall moulded ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Ebony, Oak, Walnut

French 19th Century Mahogany Bibliotheque
French 19th Century Mahogany Bibliotheque

French 19th Century Mahogany Bibliotheque

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

treasured books, heirlooms, or trophies in an office or library. Raised off the floor on short bun feet

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases

Materials

Textile, Glass, Mahogany

Pair of satinwood crossbanded open breakfront waterfall bookcases
Pair of satinwood crossbanded open breakfront waterfall bookcases

Pair of satinwood crossbanded open breakfront waterfall bookcases

Located in Cheshire, GB

superstructure comprised of a waved galleried top above three long central tiers flanked by six short end tiers

Category

Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood

Quality Mid 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
Quality Mid 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

Quality Mid 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A superb quality mid 19th-century, William IV, early Victorian period four-door breakfront mahogany library bookcase. It features a moulded cornice above four original glazed doors e...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Country House Bureau Bookcase
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Country House Bureau Bookcase

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Country House Bureau Bookcase

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A stunning quality 18th-century George III period mahogany country house bureau bookcase, retaining its original patina and rich colour. This well-proportioned piece features a mould...

Category

Antique 18th Century British George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

C. 1780 English Armorial Crested Secretaire Bookcase
C. 1780 English Armorial Crested Secretaire Bookcase

C. 1780 English Armorial Crested Secretaire Bookcase

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Large Walnut Display Cabinet, 1930s, France
Art Deco Large Walnut Display Cabinet, 1930s, France

Art Deco Large Walnut Display Cabinet, 1930s, France

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

same as for ship transport but delivery time is really shorter. We create a special plywood box with

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Very Fine 18th Century George I Period Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Very Fine 18th Century George I Period Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase

Very Fine 18th Century George I Period Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

short and two long drawers, on bracket feet. Beautiful patina. Great quality. A good piece of early

Category

Antique Early 18th Century British George I Bookcases

Materials

Mirror, Walnut, Burl

C. 1870 English Walnut Victorian Glazed Door Bookcase Cabinet
C. 1870 English Walnut Victorian Glazed Door Bookcase Cabinet

C. 1870 English Walnut Victorian Glazed Door Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

valances & velvet lined shelves - condition commensurate with age. Shaped apron to short bracket feet. 30

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Tall Vintage Modern Etagere
Tall Vintage Modern Etagere

Tall Vintage Modern Etagere

$520Sale Price|20% Off

Tall Vintage Modern Etagere

Located in Trenton, NJ

frame can be adjusted to shorter heights, offering versatility as spaces or needs change. This

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century William IV Period Breakfront Library Bookcase
Early 19th Century William IV Period Breakfront Library Bookcase

Early 19th Century William IV Period Breakfront Library Bookcase

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

An untouched early 19th-century William IV period flamed mahogany 4-door library bookcase. It features a square-cornered, moulded, stepped breakfront cornice above four astragal-glaz...

Category

Antique 19th Century British William IV Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Modern Oirase Bookcase, Natural Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Modern Oirase Bookcase, Natural Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Modern Oirase Bookcase, Natural Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

home. We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Kawakami Antique Finish Solid Oak Cabinet with Leather Doors
Kawakami Antique Finish Solid Oak Cabinet with Leather Doors

Kawakami Antique Finish Solid Oak Cabinet with Leather Doors

By Brett Paulin

Located in Toronto, Ontario

leather doors and cabinet handles from Bacman and Berglund. This cabinet is not short on fine details

Category

2010s Canadian Anglo-Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Oak, Walnut

Queen Anne Walnut Double Dome Bookcase Cabinet
Queen Anne Walnut Double Dome Bookcase Cabinet

Queen Anne Walnut Double Dome Bookcase Cabinet

$19,602Sale Price / item|36% Off

Queen Anne Walnut Double Dome Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Lymington, GB

of two short and three long working drawers. This antique (early-18th century) walnut bookcase is

Category

Antique 1710s English Queen Anne Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

TOMADO Multi-Color Industrial Standing Shelf, 1960s
TOMADO Multi-Color Industrial Standing Shelf, 1960s

TOMADO Multi-Color Industrial Standing Shelf, 1960s

By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

manufacturer TOMADO (short for “Tot Aan de Ontwikkeling van Doe-het-zelf Artikelen”) in the 1950s. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

George I Inlaid Burl Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase circa 1720
George I Inlaid Burl Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase circa 1720

George I Inlaid Burl Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase circa 1720

Located in Huntington, NY

, enclosing a fitted interior, including a well above too short, and too long drawers, raised on bracket feet

Category

Antique 1720s English George I Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Fine 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bureau Bookcase in Maple
Fine 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bureau Bookcase in Maple

Fine 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bureau Bookcase in Maple

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A fine 19th century French Louis-Philippe period maple & mahogany bureau bookcase. Shaped moulded sides and cornice above a pair of shaped glazed doors with adjustable shelves, above...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases

Materials

Maple

Vintage Modern Small Bookcase
Vintage Modern Small Bookcase

Vintage Modern Small Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century rustic short bookcase featuring three shelves in rich wood grain. Please confirm item

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Early 19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Early 19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

An exceptional fine early 19th century, Regency period brass, mahogany, satinwood and boxwood inlay secretaire bookcase. The upper section with a surmounted by an ornate fretted bras...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Arts and Crafts Oak 5-Shelf Bookcase with Stained Glass Doors
Antique Arts and Crafts Oak 5-Shelf Bookcase with Stained Glass Doors

Antique Arts and Crafts Oak 5-Shelf Bookcase with Stained Glass Doors

Located in Seattle, WA

clean, unadorned finish. The base is elevated slightly off the ground by four short, rounded feet, which

Category

Vintage 1970s Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Art Glass, Oak

Modern Hobart Bookcase, Beige Gold Bronze, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Modern Hobart Bookcase, Beige Gold Bronze, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Modern Hobart Bookcase, Beige Gold Bronze, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

home. We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

IMPORTANT ANTIQUE STAMPED VICTOR RAULIN CARTONNIER CABINET BOOKCASE & DRAWERs
IMPORTANT ANTIQUE STAMPED VICTOR RAULIN CARTONNIER CABINET BOOKCASE & DRAWERs

IMPORTANT ANTIQUE STAMPED VICTOR RAULIN CARTONNIER CABINET BOOKCASE & DRAWERs

By Victor Raulin

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

great Victor Raulin, I will include a short Bio below, the top right corner of the base section is

Category

Antique 1890s French Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Fine English George III Style Mahogany & Burl Bookcase Cabinet
Fine English George III Style Mahogany & Burl Bookcase Cabinet

Fine English George III Style Mahogany & Burl Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Bridgeport, CT

short over 3 long with Chippendale style brass hardware. Two pull outs support the 3-hinged door

Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Modern Lage Burnished Brass and Oak Bookcase, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Modern Lage Burnished Brass and Oak Bookcase, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Modern Lage Burnished Brass and Oak Bookcase, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Italian Modern Palisander & Marble Bookcase
Mid-Century Italian Modern Palisander & Marble Bookcase

Mid-Century Italian Modern Palisander & Marble Bookcase

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Queens, NY

pattern) opening to reveal shelved storage compartments, resting on 6 short cabriole legs mounted on a

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Giltwood

Chippendale Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Library Bookcase
Chippendale Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Library Bookcase

Chippendale Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Library Bookcase

Located in Lymington, GB

: Ralph Edwards CBE FSA, Shorter Dictionary of English Furniture (Fourth edition 1972) ill. 26, p 59

Category

Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Modern Hobart Bookcase, Walnut Veneer, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Modern Hobart Bookcase, Walnut Veneer, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Modern Hobart Bookcase, Walnut Veneer, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide delivery within 7 to 10 days, and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Early 18th Century Solid Walnut English Bureau Bookcase
Early 18th Century Solid Walnut English Bureau Bookcase

Early 18th Century Solid Walnut English Bureau Bookcase

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

fall, two short and two long drawers with replacement brass plate handles raised on original shaped

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Modern Hobart Bookcase, American Oak, Bronze, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Modern Hobart Bookcase, American Oak, Bronze, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Modern Hobart Bookcase, American Oak, Bronze, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

production to your home. We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Modern Hobart Bookcase, American Oak, Bronze, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Modern Hobart Bookcase, American Oak, Bronze, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Modern Hobart Bookcase, American Oak, Bronze, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

production to your home. We provide a seamless experience, offering short production lead times, worldwide

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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Short Bookcases For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of short bookcases for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and walnut, all short bookcases available were constructed with great care. There are 210 antique and vintage short bookcases for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Short bookcases have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of short bookcases to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern short bookcases are of considerable interest. Large short bookcases can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller short bookcases available at 1stDibs — each spanning 10 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Cappellini, Nendo and Jan Van Der Togt each produced beautiful short bookcases that are worth considering.

How Much are Short Bookcases?

Prices for short bookcases can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, short bookcases begin at $385 and can go as high as $969,714, while the average can fetch as much as $5,119.

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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