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Low mid-century Bookshelf by Heywood-Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Trenton, NJ
. Elegant in simplicity, this bookshelf invites you to add your own story to its shelves—making it not just
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Low mid-century Bookshelf by Heywood-Wakefield
Low mid-century Bookshelf by Heywood-Wakefield

Low mid-century Bookshelf by Heywood-Wakefield

H 32.5 in W 36 in D 11 in
Hand-Painted & Decorated Front Neoclassical Style Breakfront Secretary Bookcase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
detail of this breakfront/secretary bookcase tells a story of refined taste and historical inspiration
Category

Antique 1840s French Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Hand-Painted & Decorated Front Neoclassical Style Breakfront Secretary Bookcase
Hand-Painted & Decorated Front Neoclassical Style Breakfront Secretary Bookcase

Hand-Painted & Decorated Front Neoclassical Style Breakfront Secretary Bookcase

H 79 in W 72 in D 18.5 in
A 2 Stories Walnut Buffet manufactured by Fine Home Furnishings
Located in Pasadena, CA
Made of walnut, this multi-use bookshelf offers five shelves (six if the top is considered), three drawers and two cupboards. On each of the cupboard doors lies a wooden frame that b...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Bookcases

Materials

Brass

A 2 Stories Walnut Buffet manufactured by Fine Home Furnishings
A 2 Stories Walnut Buffet manufactured by Fine Home Furnishings

A 2 Stories Walnut Buffet manufactured by Fine Home Furnishings

H 64.5 in W 56 in D 20 in
English Art Deco Open Bookcase in Birds Eye Maple
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
carefully preserved its charm over the years. Imagine the history and stories this bookcase has witnessed
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Birdseye Maple

English Art Deco Open Bookcase in Birds Eye Maple
English Art Deco Open Bookcase in Birds Eye Maple

English Art Deco Open Bookcase in Birds Eye Maple

H 38.59 in W 42.13 in D 10.24 in
Paolo Buffa Rare Bookcase Unit with Shelves for Arrighi
By Serafino Arrighi, Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
bookcase whispered stories of eras gone by, tales of artistic brilliance that transcended mere
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Glass, Wood

Paolo Buffa Rare Bookcase Unit with Shelves for Arrighi
Paolo Buffa Rare Bookcase Unit with Shelves for Arrighi

Paolo Buffa Rare Bookcase Unit with Shelves for Arrighi

H 65.75 in W 80.71 in D 18.31 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Bookcase With Drop Front Desk by Domino Møbler
By Domino Møbler
Located in Trenton, NJ
adding a story to your living space. This drop front teak bookshelf desk from Domino Møbler is not
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Bookcase With Drop Front Desk by Domino Møbler
Scandinavian Modern Teak Bookcase With Drop Front Desk by Domino Møbler

Scandinavian Modern Teak Bookcase With Drop Front Desk by Domino Møbler

H 72.25 in W 31.25 in D 16 in
Antique French Henri II Style Painted Bookcase Bibliotheque circa 1875
Located in Houston, TX
and see them first! The terrific carved exterior of this antique French bibliotheque bookcase circa
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique French Henri II Style Painted Bookcase Bibliotheque circa 1875
Antique French Henri II Style Painted Bookcase Bibliotheque circa 1875

Antique French Henri II Style Painted Bookcase Bibliotheque circa 1875

H 91 in W 55 in D 18 in
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Story Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the story bookcase you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every story bookcase was constructed with great care. Find 46 options for an antique or vintage story bookcase now, or shop our selection of 52 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a story bookcase — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A story bookcase is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made story bookcase has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria and Cassina are consistently popular.

How Much is a Story Bookcase?

The average selling price for a story bookcase at 1stDibs is $7,418, while they’re typically $528 on the low end and $485,000 for the highest priced.

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