Step Back Bookcase
Antique English White Washed Glazed Front Step Back Bookcase
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Fabulously proportioned and well sized two-part painted Pine English bookcase/cabinet from the late
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique English White Washed Glazed Front Step Back Bookcase (2 available)
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Fabulously proportioned and well sized two-part painted Pine English bookcase/cabinet from the late
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Paint
$8,500
H 79.5 in W 63 in D 14.5 in
Antique French Renaissance Revival Chestnut Step Back Book Case c. Mid 19th C.
Located in Westfield, MA
This mid-19th century French Renaissance Revival step-back bookcase exemplifies the grandeur and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Bookcases
Materials
Chestnut
$3,650
H 91 in W 50 in D 22 in
Oak and Rattan Bookcase Cabinet by Alf Svensson for Bajsta, Sweden
By Bjästa Möbelfabrik, Alf Svensson
Located in Norwalk, CT
Stunning example of Swedish mid-century design, this step-back bookcase cupboard strikes an
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Rattan
Pair of Glazed Front Bookcases or Cabinets
Located in Palm Beach, FL
bonnets with carved cornices, glazed step-back bookcases with graceful window pane designs above storage
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Blond "Encore" Step Back Cupboard China Cabinet Etagere by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century Modern era "Encore" china cabinet/step-back cupboard by Heywood Wakefield featuring a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Birch
$1,797 Sale Price
40% Off
H 64 in W 33 in D 17 in
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Officers Desk
Located in Forney, TX
/ writing stand. The top then morphing into a stepped back bookcase shelf with raised partial gallery, over
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar
$7,500
H 36.5 in W 26 in D 20.25 in
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Pine Step Back Bookcase
Located in Georges Mills, NH
Arched glass panel doors.
3 upper shelves.
2 lower shelves.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Tramp Art Step Back Cabinet
Located in Aurora, OR
This beautifully refined tramp art cabinet is a show stopper. With its elegantly stenciled glass doors and delicate upper gallery rail, this is a piece of craftsmanship that goes abo...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique English Regency Mahogany Inlaid Cupboard Bookcase Early 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Inlaid Step Back Cupboard / Bookcase with Intricate
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British American Classical Cupboards
Materials
Mahogany, Ebony
Antique Victorian Three-Door Mahogany Step Back Bookcase, Circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian step-back bookcase offers mahogany construction with three glass doors opening
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Antique Carved Mahogany Step Back Bookcase with Two Doors Over Two Drawers C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Renaissance Revival step back bookcase offers mahogany construction with foliate carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
H 69.5 in W 50.25 in D 17 in
Danish Late Empire Ebonized Bookcase Cabinet, circa 1830-1840
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Danish late Empire ebonized step-back bookcase cabinet, circa 1830-1840, in two parts, the
Category
Antique 1830s Danish Empire Bookcases
Grand 19th Century English Two-Piece Mahogany Stepback Bookcase or China Cabinet
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful large English two-piece mahogany step back bookcase, its upper case with a molded
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
H 105 in W 50 in D 19 in
Antique Sheraton Flame Mahogany Step Back Secretary Desk, Circa 1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Sheraton secretary offers flame mahogany construction and upper step-back bookcase with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Sheraton Secretaires
Materials
Metal
Antique Burl Walnut Step-Back Enclosed Bookcase, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique burl walnut bookcase features stepped back upper cabinet with open dental molding crest
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Country Stepback
Located in Surrey, BC
Country/formal empire style step back/bookcase in original grained finish in solid butternut
Category
Antique 19th Century Canadian Cupboards
Materials
Glass
1970s Spanish Step Back Cupboard w/ Two Glass Panel Cabinet Doors
Located in Marbella, ES
Rustic 1970s Spanish step back cupboard with two glass panel cabinet door and two doors and drawers
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Antique Globe Wernicke Carved Mahogany Three Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Wernicke Carved Mahogany Three Stack Barrister Bookcase with Step Back Drawer & Beveled Glass Signed C1920
Category
20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
H 46 in W 35.25 in D 15 in
Antique Monumental Eastlake Stepback Walnut & Burl Secretary Bookcase, C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique and monumental Eastlake step-back secretary bookcase offers carved walnut and burl
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 88.25 in W 68.25 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Large William IV Bookcases in West Indies Mahogany, England, circa 1830
Located in Miami, FL
bottom and then step back for the top bookcase. There are 6 adjustable shelves in one unit and 5 in the
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
H 89 in W 71.75 in D 24 in
Antique Pine Step Back Farmhouse China Hutch Bookcase Console Cupboard
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique primitive pine country farmhouse china hutch or cupboard featuring serpentine form with three shelves and lower two door cabinet over bracket feet.
Category
Early 20th Century Country Cupboards
Materials
Pine
Antique 19th C. Oak Step Back Pewter China Hutch Farmhouse Cupboard Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
cabinets and an upper unit comprising step-back open shelves held together with wooden boarded back
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Classical Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 80 in W 43.5 in D 17 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Two Door Two Drawer Step Back Bookcase C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Walnut Two Door Two Drawer Step Back Bookcase C1890.
Measures - 89.25"H x 50.25"W x 19.5"D.
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Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 89.25 in W 50.25 in D 19.5 in
Louis Philippe Period French Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Louis Philippe Style Walnut Step Back Bookcase / Cupboard with Wavy Glass. Louis Philippe period
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Glass Front Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1880s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Victorian two-door step back bookcase cabinet
USA, Circa 1880s
Carved walnut
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 82.25 in W 50 in D 18.75 in
Antique and Large Eastlake Carved Walnut and Burl 3-Door Executive Bookcase
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique and large Eastlake step-back bookcase features walnut construction with carved crest
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
H 64 in W 57 in D 18.5 in
Antique Eastlake Carved Walnut & Burl Step Back Double Door Bookcase circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Eastlake enclosed bookcase offers walnut and burl construction with double glass doors
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Bookcases
Materials
Walnut, Glass, Burl
H 61.75 in W 42 in D 16.5 in
20th Century French Step Back Cupboard or Linen Press with Four Doors
Located in Miami, FL
20th century French step back cupboard or linen press with four doors
The wood has a lovely patina
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Materials
Pine
H 81.5 in W 43.31 in D 16.54 in
Italian circa 1870 Large Bookcase in Chestnut, Open Shelves and Locking Cabinets
Located in Atlanta, GA
The large bookcase having stepped back upper section with adjustable shelving and a lower section
Category
Antique 1870s Italian Neoclassical Revival Bookcases
H 125.5 in W 114.5 in D 18.25 in
Mid Century Danish Teak Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern step-back teak secretary bookcase or wall unit cabinet was made in
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid 19th c. Rosewood Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid 19th c. Regency style rosewood step-back bookcase with glass doors and adjustable wooden
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood, Glass
Art Deco "Skyscraper" Bookcase
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Small-scale standing cabinet having two drawers and step-back bookcase top. Wonderfully custom
Category
20th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Painted and Parcel Gilt Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A neoclassical style painted and parcel gilt stepped-back bookcase cabinet featuring a broken arch
Category
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
19th Century French Gothic Louis Philippe Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Antwerp, BE
French mahogany Louis Philippe step back bookcase with four doors, circa 1850.
The top section
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Oak Step Back Library Bookcase
Located in Georges Mills, NH
Linen fold carving
Drawers
Desk with pigeon holes
Category
Antique 1890s English Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Wood
Diminutive19th Century Step Back Cupboard
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Diminutive 19th Century stepback cabinet in great "shabby" condition. Has been fitted with shelves and an interior light.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
plumb pudding mahogany china / bookcase
Located in Hudson, NY
two part step back plumb pudding mahogany china / bookcase
four adjustable shelves with
Category
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
Huge William IV Antique Mahogany Open Bookcase.
Located in Lancashire, GB
splits into two sections.
The top open mahogany bookcase is stepped back in depth and sits on top of the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
1940's neoclassical style bookcase / cabinet
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A pretty jazzy whitewashed pine step back cabinet / bookcase. American , pretty sure that it is 40
Category
Vintage 1940s American Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Early American Step Back Spool Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early American step back spool shelf with six shelves.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Wood
English Mahogany Step Back Bookcase
Located in Wilson, NC
The shelves of this bookcase are adjustable in the top and bottom. The wavy glass panes are
Category
Antique 1850s English Bookcases
Materials
Brass
English Mahogany Step Back Press
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany step back press, the top with inset panels surrounded by cross banded mahogany
Category
Antique 1830s English Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Georgian Step Back 2 Door Book Cabinet
Located in Wilson, NC
Classic Georgian step back 2 door book cabinet. It has two drawers underneath with fleur-de-lys
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Pine
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Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 19th century English painted breakfront bookcase. Good carved decoration and astragal glazing. Fitted with adjustable shelving. 1830.
Code: 8693
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Antique 19th Century English William IV Bookcases
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Pair of Antique Bookcases Display Cabinets Painted Light Gray
Located in Round Top, TX
These exceptional bookcases are a tremendous find as it is difficult to find a matching pair. The professionally applied (newer) light gray and white layered paint is perfectly distr...
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Large White Display Cabinet Bookcase With Lower Glass Doors, Romania circa 1960
Located in Round Top, TX
Large vintage display cabinet or bookcase with open shelving above and six sliding glass doors below. White washed painted finish.
Shelf depth of upper/open section:
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Mid-20th Century Romanian Country Bookcases
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$9,450
H 94.25 in W 112.5 in D 20.25 in
English Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good English painted breakfront library bookcase. All adjustable shelving. 1840.
Dimensions
122 inches (310 cms) Wide
18.5 inches (47 cms) Deep
96 inches (244 cms) High.
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
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White Painted Swedish Display Cabinet Bookcase, circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
This pine cupboard may be used as a display cabinet or bookcase. Dentil molding, diamonds on the drawers and fluted carving along doors and sides reflect its Swedish country styling....
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Bookcases
Materials
Pine, Paint
Scottish Library Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C Scottish library bookcase. 1840.
Dimensions
93 inches (236 cms) wide
17.5 inches (44 cms) deep
98 inches (249 cms) high.
Category
Antique 19th Century Scottish Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Pine
French Louis Philippe Grand Scale Deux Corps Bibliotheque
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome grand scale Louis Philippe Period Deux Corps Bibliotheque. Wonderfully constructed from sound oak with 4 glass paned doors to the upper section and 4 solid wood door...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Grand Georgian Style Solid Oak Baker China Cabinet Bookcase Breakfront
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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Category
Early 2000s American Georgian Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$3,995 Sale Price
20% Off
H 92.25 in W 72.25 in D 17.5 in
French Country Large Display Cabinet Bookcase Painted White, circa 1900
Located in Round Top, TX
French country large display cabinet or bookcase in two sections.
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20th Century French Country Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Paint
$11,850
H 95 in W 86.75 in D 23.75 in
Large 19th Century French Directoire Period Painted Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Located in Birmingham, AL
This exceptional mid-19th century French Directoire period painted bookcase or display cabinet from Gordes, circa early 1800s, embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of its era. Han...
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Antique 1860s French Directoire Bookcases
Materials
Wood
$15,900
H 119.5 in W 71 in D 28 in
A Large Scale 19th Century French Painted Glazed Bibliothèque Cabinet - Bookcase
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
An exceptional large scale early 19th century French glazed Bibliothèque cabinet.
Demonstrating original paint, which has worn wonderfully over the years creating a lovely warm patin...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
$20,197
H 105.12 in W 107.49 in D 16.93 in
English Pine Bookcase Exceptionally Wide, Traditional Beeswax Finish by Chrispyn
Located in Chicago, IL
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$4,575
H 83.5 in W 76 in D 17.5 in
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19th Century French Louis XIV Carved Painted Bookcase Cabinet with Glass Doors
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique bookcase was crafted in Paris, France, circa 1870. The traditional display cabinet built of two separate parts, rests on a straight bottom plinth base. The top ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Bookcases
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$11,500
H 93.25 in W 75 in D 17.75 in
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Located in Westwood, NJ
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Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Custom build West Country style painted pine glazed kitchen dresser.
Reference: 7692
Dimensions
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21 inches (53 cms) Deep
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Step Back Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal step back bookcase for your home. A step back bookcase — often made from wood, glass and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect step back bookcase — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A step back bookcase is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Folk Art and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Heywood-Wakefield Co. each produced at least one beautiful step back bookcase that is worth considering.
How Much is a Step Back Bookcase?
Prices for a step back bookcase can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $975 and can go as high as $7,800, while the average can fetch as much as $3,023.
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 Step Back Bookcase
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A step back cupboard is called a step back cupboard because the top half of the cupboard is set back from the bottom half, making it look like it stepped back. Browse 1stDibs to discover an array of stately step back cupboards from top sellers.
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