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Antique Burr Walnut Bookcase
Antique Burr Walnut Bookcase

Antique Burr Walnut Bookcase

Located in London, GB

from around the 1930’s. It is of very good quality and has lovely proportions; it is tall and slim

Category

Vintage 1930s British Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Late 19th Century Barley Twist Bookcase
Late 19th Century Barley Twist Bookcase

Late 19th Century Barley Twist Bookcase

Located in London, GB

storied parfumeries of France or as a sophisticated whatnot in English estates, this tall, narrow

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Long Break Front Bookcase An excellent looking piece
Long Break Front Bookcase An excellent looking piece

Long Break Front Bookcase An excellent looking piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Long Break Front Bookcase An excellent looking piece 5ft tall with 4 glazed doors below, enclosing

Category

Antique 19th Century Adam Style Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Large 19th Century Liège Bookcase, Display Cabinet, made of Oak
Large 19th Century Liège Bookcase, Display Cabinet, made of Oak

Large 19th Century Liège Bookcase, Display Cabinet, made of Oak

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

prestigious storage unit for books and was a valuable part of the interior décor. Exceptionally tall and

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Rococo Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak, Poplar

Grand Gothic Revival English Mahogany Bookcase With Glass Panel Doors
Grand Gothic Revival English Mahogany Bookcase With Glass Panel Doors

Grand Gothic Revival English Mahogany Bookcase With Glass Panel Doors

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A tall English Gothic Revival bookcase, crafted in two parts and richly detailed throughout. The

Category

Early 20th Century George III Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Large Open Bookcase In Oak - 19th Century
Large Open Bookcase In Oak - 19th Century

Large Open Bookcase In Oak - 19th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

and uncommon model. Indeed, large, tall open bookcases are rare. It features a very nice base and an

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Tortoise Bamboo Etagere
Tortoise Bamboo Etagere

Tortoise Bamboo Etagere

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

curios, books, or lush botanicals. Measuring 32.25” wide, 14” deep, and 48.25” tall, it provides a

Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Paint

Vintage Arched Rattan Etagere - A Pair
Vintage Arched Rattan Etagere - A Pair

Vintage Arched Rattan Etagere - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

86 inches tall. They are in great vintage condition, displaying minor surface scuffs and blemishes

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Glass

Vintage Wrapped Rattan Low Etagere
Vintage Wrapped Rattan Low Etagere

Vintage Wrapped Rattan Low Etagere

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

seeking a touch of coastal luxury. Measuring 36 inches wide, 13.5 inches deep, and 32 inches tall, its

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Glass

French 19th Century Pitch Pine Bibliotheque
French 19th Century Pitch Pine Bibliotheque

French 19th Century Pitch Pine Bibliotheque

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

decorating tastes. Below the crested cornice are tall doors which have retained their original panes of glass

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Bookcase
Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Bookcase

Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Bookcase

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century Scandinavian teak bookcase with 4 wide & 3 tall shelves centering a teak panel with

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

French 19th Century Pine Bibliotheque
French 19th Century Pine Bibliotheque

French 19th Century Pine Bibliotheque

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

, dining room, library, or office. Below an understated cornice, two tall glass-front doors provide

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Pine, Paint

Vintage Arched Rattan Accordion Etagere
Vintage Arched Rattan Accordion Etagere

Vintage Arched Rattan Accordion Etagere

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. Measuring 74 inches wide when fully extended, 26.75 inches deep, and 78 inches tall, this substantial

Category

Late 20th Century American Space Age Bookcases

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Glass

Vintage Hickory White Arched Etagere
Vintage Hickory White Arched Etagere

Vintage Hickory White Arched Etagere

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

87.25" tall, the piece commands attention with its impressive vertical scale and timeless presence. It

Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut

Vintage Wrought Iron Pagoda Etagere
Vintage Wrought Iron Pagoda Etagere

Vintage Wrought Iron Pagoda Etagere

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

impressive 59.75" tall. The piece is in great vintage condition, displaying minor scuffs and light surface

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rustic Glass Door Display Cabinet
Rustic Glass Door Display Cabinet

Rustic Glass Door Display Cabinet

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

brings out the natural grain and texture. Tall glass-paneled doors add a sense of openness and let you

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Boho Brandt Campaign Etagere - A Pair
Vintage Boho Brandt Campaign Etagere - A Pair

Vintage Boho Brandt Campaign Etagere - A Pair

By Brandt

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

fusion of Mid-Century Campaign style and Boho-chic elegance. Each piece features tall, slender posts with

Category

Late 20th Century American Campaign Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Modern Wood Open Bookcase with Rounded Frame
Modern Wood Open Bookcase with Rounded Frame

Modern Wood Open Bookcase with Rounded Frame

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

The bookcase with rounded frame brings a sculptural touch to modern storage. Its tall shape and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Bookcases

Materials

Wood

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

ago James needed a low-profile bookcase to fit under a pair of tall windows. He wanted to use as

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Maple, Hardwood

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

-profile bookcase to fit under a pair of tall windows. He wanted to use as little material as possible for

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood, Cherry

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

behind Floe: A few years ago James needed a low-profile bookcase to fit under a pair of tall windows

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

19th Century French Hand-Carved Oak Hunt-Style Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque
19th Century French Hand-Carved Oak Hunt-Style Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque

19th Century French Hand-Carved Oak Hunt-Style Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque

Located in Dallas, TX

the walls beneath coffered ceilings and tall windows overlooking the countryside. The upper bookcase

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Blown Glass, Oak

George II Walnut Architectural Open Bookcase
George II Walnut Architectural Open Bookcase

George II Walnut Architectural Open Bookcase

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

. Made from richly toned wood, this tall bookcase features blind fret carving, fluted pilasters and a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Teak Danish Bookcase
Mid-Century Modern Teak Danish Bookcase

Mid-Century Modern Teak Danish Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

. Tall and elegant, it features open shelving above and enclosed storage below, offering both display and

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

A Sheraton period West Indian satinwood secretaire bookcase
A Sheraton period West Indian satinwood secretaire bookcase

A Sheraton period West Indian satinwood secretaire bookcase

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

decoration and mirror backs, of tall rectangular form, the upper section with two doors of glazed arches

Category

Antique 1790s English Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Satinwood

19th-Century French White Painted Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet with Glass Doors
19th-Century French White Painted Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet with Glass Doors

19th-Century French White Painted Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet with Glass Doors

Located in Round Top, TX

19th century French bookcase constructed of oak, featuring two tall doors fitted with six vertical

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak, Paint

George II Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
George II Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

George II Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

touches. Made with figured mahogany veneers and crossbanding, its tall shape is topped with a bold cornice

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Bookcase
Antique Bookcase

Antique Bookcase

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

consisting of six sections. The sections are beautifully deep and tall, with four drawers underneath. In

Category

Antique 1880s Indian Bookcases

Materials

Teak

George II Walnut Breakfront Bookcase
George II Walnut Breakfront Bookcase

George II Walnut Breakfront Bookcase

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

touches. Made with walnut veneers and crossbanding, its tall shape is topped with a bold cornice and a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

George II Walnut Breakfront Display Bookcase
George II Walnut Breakfront Display Bookcase

George II Walnut Breakfront Display Bookcase

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

style. Inspired by 18th-century English furniture, its tall shape features a traditional broken pediment

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

George II Walnut Bookcase
George II Walnut Bookcase

George II Walnut Bookcase

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

storage. Made from warm hardwood with walnut veneer and crossbanded details, its tall, balanced shape

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

George II Mahogany Bookcase
George II Mahogany Bookcase

George II Mahogany Bookcase

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

storage. Made from warm hardwood with mahogany veneer and crossbanded details, its tall, balanced shape

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large Giuseppe Rivadossi Bookcase in Carved Slavonian Oak, Italy 1970s
Large Giuseppe Rivadossi Bookcase in Carved Slavonian Oak, Italy 1970s

Large Giuseppe Rivadossi Bookcase in Carved Slavonian Oak, Italy 1970s

By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi

Located in Hellouw, NL

architecture than carpentry. This tall cabinet is divided into three main segments: open shelves at the top, a

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Bookcases

Materials

Oak

19th Century Large French Bleached Oak Carved Bookcase Display Cabinet
19th Century Large French Bleached Oak Carved Bookcase Display Cabinet

19th Century Large French Bleached Oak Carved Bookcase Display Cabinet

Located in Round Top, TX

noted along the top. At almost 7' wide and 8' tall, this impressive cabinet has been restored, is strong

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Vintage Maison Jansen Steel and Brass Etagere
Vintage Maison Jansen Steel and Brass Etagere

Vintage Maison Jansen Steel and Brass Etagere

Located in Bradenton, FL

tall design embodies the sleek sophistication style of the Maison Jansen signature blend of classical

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Steel

George I Walnut Bureau Bookcase
George I Walnut Bureau Bookcase

George I Walnut Bureau Bookcase

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

throughout. This tall and well-proportioned piece combines refined architectural presence with practical

Category

Antique 17th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

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

ago James needed a low-profile bookcase to fit under a pair of tall windows. He wanted to use as

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Linear Bookcase in Espresso Walnut by Stamford Modern
Linear Bookcase in Espresso Walnut by Stamford Modern

Linear Bookcase in Espresso Walnut by Stamford Modern

By Stamford Modern

Located in Westport, CT

profile or a taller, more vertical composition. Each bookcase is made to order, ensuring a tailored result

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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An assortment of tall bookcases is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct tall bookcases — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. Find 1521 antique and vintage tall bookcases at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 69 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Tall bookcases have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Tall bookcases are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Victorian and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some tall bookcases are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller tall bookcases, measuring 1.58 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many tall bookcases are appealing in their simplicity, but Børge Mogensen, Carlo Jensen and Johannes Sorth produced popular tall bookcases that are worth a look.

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Prices for tall bookcases can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, tall bookcases begin at $1 and can go as high as $438,716, while the average can fetch as much as $3,691.

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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