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Turn-of-the-Century, Tuscan Bookcases
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A substantial, rare pair of mated, hand-carved, ebonized, turn-of-the-century, two part Italian
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Turn-of-the-Century, Tuscan Bookcases
Turn-of-the-Century, Tuscan Bookcases
H 98.5 in W 56 in D 19.5 in
19th Century Irish Pair of Cork Flame Mahogany Bookcases
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century Irish pair of cork flame mahogany bookcases, the upper section with stepped cornice
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Irish Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

English 19th Century Mahogany Bookcase Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A rare English mahogany chest of drawers with a bookcase top. This cabinet has two glass front
Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

French 19th Century Empire Style Petite Bookcase
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome petite Empire style bookcase from France, circa 1850. Crafted from warm and patinated
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Solid, Oak Bookcase from the 1940s
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this piece of furniture, circa 1940s, made of solid oak wood. The bookcase is
Category

20th Century European Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Solid, Oak Bookcase from the 1940s
Solid, Oak Bookcase from the 1940s
H 53.94 in W 96.46 in D 18.9 in
Pair of waterfall bookcases
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of waterfall bookcases, having three graduated shelves above long drawer with brass knob
Category

Mid-20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Pair of waterfall bookcases
Pair of waterfall bookcases
H 53 in W 24 in D 14 in
19th Century French Rotating Bookcase by Terquem, Paris
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French bibliotheque tournante, or revolving bookcase made by Terquem, Paris. Made of solid
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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

19th Century Flemish Neoclassical Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Flemish Neoclassical Bookcase boasts a tailored look with very subtle style
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Reformed Gothic Hanging Bookcase, in the style of E W Godwin
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
A reformed Gothic hanging bookcase, in the style of E W Godwin with a turned gallery and shelf, the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Gothic Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Regency Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present a distinctive Regency Mahogany Open Bookcase
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Open Bookcase
Regency Mahogany Open Bookcase
H 53.94 in W 27.96 in D 13.78 in
A Rare and Fine Early 19th Century William IV Irish Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Dublin, IE
A rare and fine early 19th Century William IV Irish flame mahogany secretaire bookcase, beautifully
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Antique Early 19th Century Irish Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Large Scale 19th Century Regency Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An unusual and large scaled 19th century mahogany waterfall/open bookcase of upright rectangular
Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Flemish Renaissance Revival Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Flemish Renaissance Revival Bookcase represents the essence of the revival of
Category

Antique 1870s Belgian Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Early 20th century birch empire revival bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century birch empire revival bookcase circa 1900. Beautiful bookcase cabinet made in
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Revival Bookcases

Materials

Birch

19th Century French Henri II Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Henri II bookcase was produced by artisans that were masters of their craft
Category

Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Henri II Bookcase
19th Century French Henri II Bookcase
H 90 in W 62 in D 24.5 in
Pair 19th Century French Renaissance Carved Bookcases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Renaissance Carved Bookcases are the ideal choice for adding majestic
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

19th Century French Louis Philippe Rosewood Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Rosewood Bookcase is the perfect choice for those with a special
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century French Renaissance Hunt Buffet ~ Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Hunt Buffet ~ Bookcase is a majestic way to decorate your room
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

19th Century French Henri II Walnut Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Henri II walnut bookcase will command a stately presence in your room, indeed
Category

Antique 1870s French Neoclassical Revival Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Bookcase represents a stately expression of classical style
Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

19th Century George III Style Mahogany Bureau Secretary Bookcase
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a sophisticated and stately Danish secretary bookcase. The partially pierced cornice and a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Louis XVI Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th century empire revival birch bookcase cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautiful rich birch open bookcase, circa 1910. Four adjustable shelves with a central partition
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Revival Bookcases

Materials

Birch

Unusual 19th Century English Double-Sided Bookcase Bookshelf
Located in Shippensburg, PA
UNUSUAL VICTORIAN MAHOGANY DOUBLE-SIDED BOOKCASE England, circa mid-to-late 19th century Item
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

19th Century Country French Louis XIV Whitewashed Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century country French Louis XIV white washed bookcase is the perfect choice for storage
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Bookcases

Materials

Cut Steel

19th Century English Mahogany Writing Bookcase with Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A good Regency secretaire bookcase. Constructed in mahogany, rising from feet of circular form
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Regency Period Rosewood Open Bookcases
Located in London, GB
A pair of early 19th Century Regency period figured rosewood Open Bookshelves of unusual small
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century French Renaissance Triple Bookcase ~ Display Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Triple Bookcase ~ Display Cabinet is a magnificent example of the
Category

Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Mahogany open bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th-century mahogany open bookcase, the rectangular top above two bays of adjustable shelves
Category

Antique 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Mahogany open bookcase
Mahogany open bookcase
H 35 in W 52 in D 16 in
19th Century Satinwood Cylinder Bookcase by "Edwards & Roberts"
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fantastic quality satinwood cylinder bookcase by the London makers "Edwards & Roberts", the
Category

Antique 1880s English Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood

Yarrow Modular Triple Box Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This modular piece is designed to be a flexible alternative to traditional shelving. It can be placed against a wall or as a freestanding room divider and used to store records, book...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Yarrow Modular Triple Box Bookcase
Yarrow Modular Triple Box Bookcase
H 45 in W 18 in D 12 in
Yarrow Modular Single Box Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This modular piece is designed to be a flexible alternative to traditional shelving. It can be placed against a wall or as a freestanding room divider and used to store records, book...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Yarrow Modular Single Box Bookcase
Yarrow Modular Single Box Bookcase
H 19 in W 18 in D 12 in
Yarrow Modular Triple Box Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This modular piece is designed to be a flexible alternative to traditional shelving. It can be placed against a wall or as a freestanding room divider and used to store records, book...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Yarrow Modular Triple Box Bookcase
Yarrow Modular Triple Box Bookcase
H 45 in W 18 in D 12 in
19th Century Grand French Neoclassical Bookcase in Whitewashed Pine
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Grand French Neoclassical Bookcase in Whitewashed Pine is a magnificent reminder of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Italian 19th Century Regency Style Rustic Walnut Wood Open Shelves Bookcase
Located in Firenze, IT
Florentine 19th Century piece of furniture. This amazingly useful and functional piece of Italian cabinet
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Regency Bookcases

Materials

Walnut, Wood

19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Bibliotheque or Bookcase
Located in Birmingham, AL
century French Empire period bibliotheque. A grand bookcase such as this one was designed to display fine
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19C Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a STUNNING 19C Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase. From circa 1850-60 and most
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Irish George III Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood

19C Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase
19C Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase
H 87 in W 84.75 in D 20.75 in
19th Century Country French Neoclassical Bookcase in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Neoclassical Bookcase in Stripped Oak features architectural lines
Category

Antique 1880s French Country Bookcases

Materials

Blown Glass, Oak, Pine

19th Century French Walnut Henri II Bookcase ~ Display Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Walnut Henri II Bookcase ~ Display Armoire is a splendid example of one of the
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Antique 1870s French Neoclassical Revival Bookcases

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Mahogany Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque is the
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Antique 1870s French Neoclassical Revival Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Mahogany and Bronze Open Bookcases
By Adam Weisweiler
Located in London, GB
patinated mahogany, brass and bronze; rising from bronze shod turned and tapering circular legs supporting
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Victorian Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
This is a quality 19th century Victorian antique mahogany bookcase. The upper section having an
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Mahogany Bookcase
Antique Victorian Mahogany Bookcase
H 86.62 in W 41.74 in D 21.66 in
Satinwood and Mahogany 18th Century Bureau Bookcase Attributable to Thomas Shear
Located in Folkestone, GB
An exceptional and remarkable late 18th century satinwood and mahogany cylinder bureau bookcase of
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Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Mahogany inlaid corner open bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany inlaid corner bookcase. The well-figured large rectangular lipped top above carved freeze
Category

Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Pacifico Bookcase by Lapo Ciatti
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
knowledge. A wall made of books that turns into a bulwark of peace and hope for the future. Freely inspired
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Pacifico Bookcase by Lapo Ciatti
Pacifico Bookcase by Lapo Ciatti
H 35.44 in W 75.6 in D 20.08 in
Grand Antique Neoclassical Painted Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Grand Antique Neoclassical Painted Bookcase attains a restrained architecture inspired by the
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Early 20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Steel

George III Mahogany Pedestal Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
a late 18th century George III freestanding mahogany pedestal waterfall bookcase, unusual form
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Dutch Wilhelm II Oak Armoire/Vitrine or Bookcase/Linen Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
amber-toned oak, with two glass-paneled doors and a carved pierced bonnet flanked by turned steeple
Category

Antique 1840s Dutch Rococo Revival Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Fit Red Bookcase by Marc Sadler
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
A unique piece of modern sophistication, this bookcase will add a colorful and elegant accent to
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Steel

Fit Red Bookcase by Marc Sadler
Fit Red Bookcase by Marc Sadler
H 84.89 in W 38.19 in D 12.21 in
A rare small Regency Mahogany secretaire bookcase by Gillows of Lancaster c 1830
Located in Central England, GB
A Rare Small Regency Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase by Gillows of Lancaster This very rare small
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George III Period Mahogany Display Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A fine quality George III period mahogany & fiddle back mahogany Display Bookcase of attractive
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Liegoise Neoclassical Whitewashed Bookcase ~ Display Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Liegoise Neoclassical Whitewashed Bookcase ~ Display Cabinet is an intriguing design
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Small Antique Regency Quality Figured Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Small antique Regency quality figured mahogany secretaire bookcase having a quality carved mahogany
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Other

Antique English Regency Rosewood Waterfall Bookcase with Drawers
Located in Glasgow, GB
bookcase, made in England circa 1820. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, this piece seamlessly
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Ebonized Oak Bookcase by Johannes Sorth
Located in Shippensburg, PA
EBONIZED OAK BOOKCASE BY JOHANNES SORTH FOR NEXO MØBELFABRIK Unmarked, a known design serial
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Davis Cabinet Co Teakwood Chinoiserie Library Bookcase Cabinet Shelf Commode
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage Davis Cabinet Company bookcase commode. Made of teakwood featuring asian styling with
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Teak

French Bleached Oak Large Bookcase Display Cabinet, circa 1920
Located in Round Top, TX
This large bleached oak bookcase is statuesque in size and is impressive with turned columns and 3
Category

Early 20th Century French Country Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Black Lacquered Umbertino Style Bookcase Showcase with Amber Glass
Located in Cesena, FC
Black lacquered Umbertino style bookcase display case Umbertino-style showcase/bookcase, second
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Gritti Bookcase, by Andrea Branzi for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Andrea Branzi
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Gritti bookcase in plastic laminate, wood, metal and glass. Designed in 1981, by Andrea Branzi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Antique Anglo-Indian Campaign Rosewood Bookcase 43w 80h 18d
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
pull out drawer. The bookcase is beautifully raised on turned legs giving it a very graceful appearance
Category

Antique 1840s Indian Campaign Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique English Oak Large Revolving Bookcase Colman's Mustard Family Provenance
Located in Norwich, GB
Superb 19th century large oak revolving bookcase with drawer. English - Circa 1870. Colman's
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

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Turn Of The Century Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic turn of the century bookcase available at 1stDibs. A turn of the century bookcase — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. Find 571 options for an antique or vintage turn of the century bookcase now, or shop our selection of 24 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer turn of the century bookcase, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A turn of the century bookcase is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Regency, Victorian and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made turn of the century bookcase over the years, but those crafted by Gillows of Lancaster & London, Grand Rapids Furniture Co. and Lifetime Furniture Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Turn Of The Century Bookcase?

The average selling price for a turn of the century bookcase at 1stDibs is $4,922, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $245,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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