Tortoise Bamboo Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking vintage tortoise bamboo etagere is an exceptional example of Chinoiserie-inspired
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Bookcases
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Bamboo, Rattan, Paint
Tortoise Bookcase
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony & Tortoiseshell Étagère Bookcase
$28,500
H 48.5 in W 60 in D 12.75 in
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony & Tortoiseshell Étagère Bookcase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tortoiseshell étagère bookcase. The bookcase is raised by a straight base with a beautiful central ormolu plaque
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Antique Golden Tortoise Bamboo and Woven Wicker Etagere Bookshelf
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique tortoise bamboo and Woven Wicker Etagere bookshelf. Bamboo rods and woven wicker shelves
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Antique 19th Century American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Plywood
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18th Century Boulle Marquetry Bookcase
Located in Paris, FR
Boulle marquetry bookcase, opening with two glass doors richly inlaid with scrolls and acanthus
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Pewter
19th Century French Tortoise Bamboo Bookcase
Located in High Point, NC
19th century French bookcase made from tortoise bamboo and pine. The top, shelves, and door are
Category
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Burlap, Rush
English Burnt Bamboo Tortoise Chinoiserie Wood Bookshelf or Bookcase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A grand millennial's dream come true! This early Victorian English burnt bamboo bookshelf will be the chicest way to add extra storage to any space. With four shelves, this shelf has...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
English Burnt Bamboo Tortoise Shell Chinoiserie Wood Bookshelf or Bookcase
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H 40.5 in W 17 in D 13 in
English Burnt Bamboo Tortoise Shell Chinoiserie Wood Bookshelf or Bookcase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
the chicest way to add extra storage to any space. With 4 shelves, this bookcase has plenty of room
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
English Burnt Bamboo Tortoise Shell Chinoiserie Wood Bookshelf or Bookcase
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H 36 in W 21 in L 36 in
English Burnt Bamboo Tortoise Shell Chinoiserie Wood Bookshelf or Bookcase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A grand millennials dream come true! This early Victorian English burnt bamboo bookshelf will be the chicest way to add extra storage to any space. With 5 shelves, this shelf has ple...
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo
Edwardian Era Tortoise Bamboo Storage Cabinet
Located in Marietta, GA
I have bought quite a few pieces of bamboo, over the years, but have never seen a piece, quite like this one. It has open shelving, glass encased shelving, and a single drawer. The p...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
Napoleon III Boulle Vitrine Bookcase, France, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Napoleon III bookcase vitrine with two doors in Boulle Marquetry style in brass ball marquetry and
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Bamboo Bookcase
Located in High Point, NC
19th century tortoise bamboo bookcase from France with rush covered top, sides, shelves and
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Rush
Napoleon III Tall Impressive Boule Vitrine Bookcase Cabinet, France, 1860
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H 72.84 in W 42.52 in D 15.36 in
Napoleon III Tall Impressive Boule Vitrine Bookcase Cabinet, France, 1860
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Napoleon III vitrine bookcase display cabinet in Boulle style marquetry opening with 2 doors
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Bamboo Bookcase
Located in High Point, NC
19th century French bookcase made from tortoise bamboo and pine. The top is covered with painted
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Pine
English 19th Century Aesthetic Bamboo Bookcase
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This fabulous example of an Aesthetic Movement faux-tortoise bamboo bookcase, c.1880, is from
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo
Pair Modern Henredon Oil Drop Display / Book Cases with Tortoise Finish
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H 80.5 in W 32 in D 15 in
Pair Modern Henredon Oil Drop Display / Book Cases with Tortoise Finish
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of gorgeous Henredon oil drop display or book cases with a lovely tortoise finish with glass
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Vintage 1960s Modern Bookcases
Boulle Display Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Boulle Display Cabinet Ebonized mahogany with ormulu mounts Circa 1860-1870
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Tortoise Bamboo and Grass Cloth Bookcase
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Highly decorative Englis Chinoiserie bamboo and grass cloth bookcase. The three shelves, each 12
Category
Late 20th Century American Shelves
Materials
Grasscloth, Bamboo, Hardwood
Vitrine Bookcase in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, France, 1860
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Vitrine Bookcase in Boulle style marquetry in brass and tortoise shell, with motifs of
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Vitrines
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Outstanding English Chinoiserie Bureau Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Splendid English chinoiserie tortoise lacquered bureau bookcase with shaped front. Having stunning
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Napoleon III Rare Bookcase Cupboard Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France
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H 47.25 in W 38.19 in D 17.33 in
Napoleon III Rare Bookcase Cupboard Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
tortoise shell , pewter, copper and brass marquetry, signed by Hyppolite Edme-Pretot, with a matching inlay
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Pewter
1970s Hollywood Regency Faux Tortoise Metal Shelf Etagere
By Henredon
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency metal shelf for sale. Very unique designer shelf with a very unique finish. It's made of metal with a rattan design and perforated metal shelves. It h...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Bamboo Bookcase
Located in High Point, NC
19th century tortoise bamboo bookcase from France with rush covered top, shelves, and interior of
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Rush, Paper
19th Century French Bamboo Bookcase
Located in High Point, NC
19th century French bookcase made from tortoise bamboo and pine. The top is lacquer decorated and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
19th Century French Bamboo Bookcase
Located in High Point, NC
19th century French bookcase made from tortoise bamboo and pine. The top appears to be banded and
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Bookcases
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Bamboo
Pair of Tortoise Etageres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Etageres. Wood with original Tortoise Finish. Black Glass Shelves. X Suppport under each
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Vintage 1970s American Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Victorian Bamboo Bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A great narrow bookcase made of tortoise shell bamboo and ratan with pine. Perfect for entry
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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Paint
Pagoda-form Etagere in Faux Tortoise Shell Finish
Located in Stamford, CT
A custom red lacquer tortoise shell finish adds even more glamour to this whimsical faux bamboo
Category
20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Small Showcase in Boulle Marquetry, Period 18th Century
Located in Manduel, FR
Small showcase in Boulle marquetry. Period 18th century. Perfect condition Furniture with a dance scene on her tray. Sides decorated with brass chiselled. Door with a more...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Bamboo tortoise cabinet or Bookcase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful English bamboo cabinet or bookcase with two shelves,glass window and with leather paper
Category
Antique 19th Century British Cabinets
Antique English Tortoise-Bamboo Bookcase with Magazine Rack
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous English early Victorian lacquered bamboo bookcase with magazine rack with two hand-painted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer, Paint
Vintage Bamboo Tortoise Pattern on Folding Three Tiers Shelves/Étagère
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H 31.5 in W 20.5 in D 10.5 in
Vintage Bamboo Tortoise Pattern on Folding Three Tiers Shelves/Étagère
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage bamboo tortoise pattern on folding three tiers shelves/étagère. The three shelves fold
Category
Vintage 1960s Asian Anglo Raj Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo
19th Century English "Tortoise Shell" Bamboo Secretary Bookcase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The desk is designed with a slant front above a single drawer. The bookcase top is fashioned with
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Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Materials
Metal
English Bamboo Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
English faux tortoise petite bamboo bookcase or cabinet with glazed glass doors and three shelves
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Cabinets
Materials
Faux Bamboo
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Mid-Century Modern French Bamboo and Rattan Folding Étagère, 1960s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern French bamboo and rattan folding three shelves étagère. This étagère is completely foldable as shown in the photos. Beautiful patina due to age and use
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
19th Century French Ebony and Boulle Bookcase/Vitrine
By François Linke
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A handsome bookcase or china cabinet made in France in the last half of the 19th century. The case is in ebonized wood (including the top), and is curved at each side. There are thre...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases
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Wood
Vintage Rattan and Wicker 3 Tier Bookshelf ( Online Purchase Only)
$1,756Sale Price|20% Off
H 35 in W 26 in D 11 in
Vintage Rattan and Wicker 3 Tier Bookshelf ( Online Purchase Only)
Located in Seattle, WA
Retro Bookshelf with Woven wicker Shelves. Vintage Condition. Consistent with Age. Wear and Tear as Pictured ( online purchase only) Dimensions. 26 W ; 11 D ; 35 H
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Rattan
Antique English Regency Style Carved Mahogany Narrow Etagere, Circa 1920s
$1,675
H 53.75 in W 18 in D 12 in
Antique English Regency Style Carved Mahogany Narrow Etagere, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
A patinated Antique English regency style mahogany narrow etagere in good condition. Great for displaying arts and other ornamental objects. Height is adjustable as top layer is re...
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Early 20th Century American Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
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Tortoise Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the tortoise bookcase you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bone and tortoise shell, every tortoise bookcase was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer tortoise bookcase, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A tortoise bookcase is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made tortoise bookcase over the years, but those crafted by Henredon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Tortoise Bookcase?
Prices for a tortoise bookcase can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $300 and can go as high as $28,422, while the average can fetch as much as $3,910.
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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