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Tall Walnut Bookcase

Mid-Century Modern Walnut tall Secretary Desk Bookcase
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tall secretary desk bookcase with doors.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

Midcentury American Studio Craft Richard Artschwager Walnut tall bookcase
By Richard Artschwager
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century American Studio craft Richard Artschwager 6 shelf walnut tall bookcase with adjustable
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Walnut

PAIR OF HUGE 2.5 METER TALL SATIN BIRCH & WALNUT STEEPLE TOP LIBRARY BOOKCASEs
By David Linley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
extra large open Library Bookcases in Satin Birch with Walnut detailing Please note the delivery fee
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20th Century English Country Bookcases

Materials

Birch, Walnut

PAIR OF VERY LARGE 2.6 METER TALL BURR WALNUT DAVID LINLEY LIBRARY BOOKCASEs
By David Linley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
very tall Viscount David Linley Burr Walnut library bookcases which are part of a suite Please note
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20th Century English Victorian Bookcases

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Walnut

Tall Midcentury Bookcase '1 of 3'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern bookcase with drawer storage and fold down desk/cabinet. Part of a 3 piece unit
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Tall Midcentury Bookcase '1 of 3'
Tall Midcentury Bookcase '1 of 3'
$1,085 Sale Price
30% Off
H 76.5 in W 30 in D 15 in
Tall Midcentury Bookcase '1 of 3'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of a 3-piece set. Mid-Century Modern design with walnut grain throughout, sculpted handles
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Tall Midcentury Bookcase '1 of 3'
Tall Midcentury Bookcase '1 of 3'
$822 Sale Price
30% Off
H 72 in W 30 in D 15 in
19th Century Tall Glazed Bookcase, with Cupboard under
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century Tall Glazed Bookcase, with Cupboard Under This is a very useful piece, it has 2
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Antique 19th Century Adam Style Bookcases

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Walnut

Tall 19th Century French Black Glazed Painted Bookcase - Cabinet
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
an exceptional early 19th-century French painted bookcase of tall proportions, boasting exquisite
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Antique 19th Century French Bookcases

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Walnut

Tall Early 19th Century French Painted Glazed Bibliothèque, Bookcase
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A tall early 19th century french painted glazed Bibliothèque - bookcase. Of tall and slender
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

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Walnut

Neo-Empire 5-Tier Tall Entry Hall Shelf Bookcase with One Drawer Storage
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Black and walnut narrow tall hall 5' console shelf with a one drawer storage compartment.
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Sofa Tables

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Walnut

Mid Century Danish Walnut Wood Bookcase & Pull-Out Secretary Desk, 1960s
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern tall walnut wood bookcase and secretary desk is circa 1960
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

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Tall Walnut Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Tall walnut open bookcase, the rectangular projecting cornice above moulded edge and flower headed
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Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Tall Walnut Open Bookcase
Tall Walnut Open Bookcase
H 93 in W 61 in D 22 in
Pair of Tall Walnut Narrow Open Bookcases
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of walnut narrow open bookcases, the top section having pierced cornice above four adjustable
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Pair of Tall Walnut Narrow Open Bookcases
Pair of Tall Walnut Narrow Open Bookcases
H 71.5 in W 23.5 in D 14.5 in
Midcentury American Studio Craft Richard Artschwager Walnut tall bookcase
By Richard Artschwager
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century American Studio craft Richard Artschwager 6 shelf walnut tall bookcase with adjustable
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique American Renaissance Revival Eastlake Carved Walnut Tall Bookcase, 1875
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique American Eastlake/Renaissance Revival, tall, walnut and burl-walnut bookcase, circa
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Antique 1870s American Eastlake Bookcases

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Walnut

Pair of Edwardian Walnut Full Length Tall Library Exhibition Bookcases
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Library bookcases in Walnut A very good looking well made and functional pair of bookcases, it is rare
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookcase on Tall Hairpin Legs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid-century modern walnut bookcase on tall hairpin legs.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Victorian Style Burled Walnut and English Yew Wood Tall Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Victorian style burled walnut and English yew wood tall bookcase Mid-20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Yew, Burl

Edwardian Walnut Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
R00 A slim and tall Edwardian bookcase in walnut, having moulded above a pair of glazed doors
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Edwardian Walnut Bookcase
Edwardian Walnut Bookcase
H 88.59 in W 37.41 in D 16.15 in
Italian Walnut and Ebonized Tall 2-Piece Bookcase Cabinet, Mid-19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This unique cabinet is both tall and shallow and likely came from a retail shop of some sort, the
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Bookcases

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Walnut

Lovely circa 1900 Edwardian Walnut & Oak Double Bank Library Bookcase 160cm Tall
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Edwardian Walnut and Oak double bank
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases

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Oak, Walnut

Tall Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut Bookcase with Beveled Glass Doors
Located in Dallas, TX
Store books, trinkets and more in this tall, antique fruitwood bookcase. Carved in France, circa
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases

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Glass, Walnut

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

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Walnut

Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0237 Tall Victorian open bookcase in walnut, having figured top, four height adjustable shelves
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases

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Walnut

Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase
Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase
H 72.05 in W 36.23 in D 13 in
Late Victorian Walnut Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3834, a slim and tall late Victorian bookcase in walnut, having moulded and dentil cornice above
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Bookcases

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Walnut

Late Victorian Walnut Bookcase
Late Victorian Walnut Bookcase
H 95.67 in W 40.16 in D 15.75 in
Tall Black Chinoiserie Paint Decorated China Cabinet Bookcase, Circa 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This cabinet measures 78 tall x 41 wide x 15 inches deep. These are hard to find with so much
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Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Bookcases

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Walnut

Fine Pair of Early 20th Century Walnut Bookcase Cabinets
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of handmade walnut tall bookcase's, circa 1900. Shaped cornice to the top. Each with a
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Bookcases

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Walnut

Grosfeld House Dark Walnut & Brass Tall Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
the upper cabinet. Grosfeld House tall cabinet/sideboard/buffet has been recently restored in dark
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Vintage 1940s American Bookcases

Louis XV Walnut Bureau Bookcase with Arched Cornice, France, circa 1750
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-18th century Louis XV walnut tall bureau bookcase with carved arched cornice, glass panel doors
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tall Chest Dresser by Bassett Brass Stretcher Base
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut tall chest dresser by Bassett with brass stretcher base. Item
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Pair of Walnut Scandinavian Modern Style Bookcase Storage Units by Barzilay Furn
By Barzilay
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Scandinavian Modern style pair of tall walnut bookcase, display, and storage units by
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Late 20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Vitrine or Bookcase, 5-Feet Tall
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small scale late nineteenth century Louis XVI style walnut vitrine or bookcase rests on finial
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines

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Walnut

Antique Open Bookcase, Tall, English, Walnut, Book Shelves, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique open bookcase, tall, English, walnut book shelves. Edwardian, dating to the
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

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Walnut

Giant Carved Walnut Victorian Tall Bookcase Bookshelf, circa 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is part of a 3-piece set and can be purchased as a set or separately. The bookcases were
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Antique 19th Century American Late Victorian Bookcases

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Walnut

Monumental Solid Carved Tall Walnut Victorian Bookcase Bookshelf, circa 1870s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is part of a 3-piece set and can be purchased as a set or separately. The bookcases were
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Antique 1880s American High Victorian Bookcases

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Walnut

Tall Midcentury Bookcase '1 of 3'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern walnut bookcase with cabinet storage. Part of a 3 piece unit. (Please confirm
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

Tall Midcentury Bookcase '1 of 3'
Tall Midcentury Bookcase '1 of 3'
H 76.5 in W 30 in D 15 in
Pair of Very Tall Hand Painted Faux Antique Brass Bookcases with Walnut Shelves
Located in Wilton, CT
Beautiful pair of tall hand painted faux antique brass bookcases with walnut shelves. An elegant
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2010s American Modern Bookcases

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Brass, Steel

Very Tall French 19th Century Louis Philippe Bookcase in Black Paint
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Very tall French 19th century Louis Philippe bookcase in black paint. A great piece to build a
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Modern Teak Wood Danish Mid Century Style 5 Shelf Tall Bookcase Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Modern teak wood Danish mid century style 5 shelf tall bookcase stand. Item features (2) adjustable
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

Italian, Torino, Piemonte, Tall Turned Walnut Etagere, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having six shelves, the upper shelf more shallow and slightly recessed, the shelves all joined by turned supports with finials, the center with a vertical brace.
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Antique 1840s Italian Louis Philippe Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Tall Biedermeier Bookshelf
Located in New York, NY
A tall Biedermeier bookshelf. Walnut.  
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Tall Biedermeier Bookshelf
Tall Biedermeier Bookshelf
H 61.5 in W 21.5 in D 14.5 in
Tall Walnut Mid-Century Modern Drop Front Secretary Desk Bookcase
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern American walnut tall drop front secretary desk bookcase.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

American of Martinsville Tall Walnut Cabinet Server, Bookcase or China Hutch
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A tall hutch with credenza base, two doors and shelve for storage and four drawers, open top
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Tall Walnut Bookcase
Located in Hudson, NY
Tall 2-door bookcase in walnut with ebonized moldings, adjustable shelving behind class doors
Category

Antique 19th Century Danish Bookcases

Tall Walnut Bookcase
Tall Walnut Bookcase
H 88 in W 38 in D 18 in
Tall Two-Door Bookcase
Located in Hudson, NY
Tall walnut bookcase, with two glass doors, two cupboards below with burl walnut panels, the top
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Antique 19th Century Danish Victorian Bookcases

Tall Two-Door Bookcase
Tall Two-Door Bookcase
H 90 in W 34 in D 20 in
Art Deco Walnut Bookcase with Tall Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
5 shelf walnut veneer bookcase with tall back.
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20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Bookcases

Antique Victorian Tall Walnut Cabinet Bookcase, Display Cabinet, Scotland 1880
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian tall walnut cabinet bookcase, display cabinet, Scotland 1880, B2343 Scotland
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Antique 1880s Scottish Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Louis Philippe Tall, Shallow Walnut Display Cabinet/Bibliotheque, France c. 1870
Located in Houston, TX
A Louis Philippe style walnut bibliotheque of superb proportions and timber from France c. 1870
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Tall Chevet table
Located in Boston, MA
An unusual tall four tiered Chevet table/bookcase with cutouts.
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Antique 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Tall Chevet table
Tall Chevet table
H 50.5 in W 18 in D 12.5 in
Tall Vintage Bookcase
Located in Santa Monica, CA
. Featuring seven individual shelves for storage and eight feet tall, all told, this bookcase is completely
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20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Tall Vintage Bookcase
Tall Vintage Bookcase
H 96 in W 28 in D 12 in
Art Deco Bookcase with Tall Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
Five-shelf bookcase in walnut veneer with a tall back.
Category

20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Bookcase with Tall Back
H 57.75 in W 55 in D 12.75 in
Antique Walnut Bookcase, Tall, 4-Door, by A. Gardner & Son, Scotland 1910, B1861
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique walnut bookcase, tall 4-door display cabinet by A. Gardner & Son in Glasgow, Antique
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Vintage 1910s Scottish Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Burled Walnut Tall Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
This burl walnut secretary bookcase, also known as a bureau desk, is handmade in England as a
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2010s English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

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Tall Walnut Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the tall walnut bookcase you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and brass, every tall walnut bookcase was constructed with great care. There are 32 variations of the antique or vintage tall walnut bookcase you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the tall walnut bookcase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each tall walnut bookcase bearing Mid-Century Modern, Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one tall walnut bookcase that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bassett Furniture produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Tall Walnut Bookcase?

A tall walnut bookcase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,900, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $29,434.

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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