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Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase with Single Drawer, English
Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase with Single Drawer, English

Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase with Single Drawer, English

Located in San Francisco, CA

William IV Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Bookcase with four graduated shelves above single long

Category

Antique 1870s English William IV Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase on Cupboard
George III Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase on Cupboard

George III Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase on Cupboard

Located in Tetbury, England

Highly unusual form, superb colour, untouched original state.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Large Scale 19th Century Regency Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase
Large Scale 19th Century Regency Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase

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

Pair of George III Period Mahogany Waterfall Bookcases
Pair of George III Period Mahogany Waterfall Bookcases

Pair of George III Period Mahogany Waterfall Bookcases

Located in London, GB

A George III period figured mahogany Waterfall Bookshelves of attractive narrow proportions, having

Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Mid 19th Century Pair of English Painted Waterfall Bookcases
Mid 19th Century Pair of English Painted Waterfall Bookcases

Mid 19th Century Pair of English Painted Waterfall Bookcases

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Two cabinets are hard to come by. This is a great pair with nice decoration.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mario Buatta Black Chinoiserie Waterfall Bookcase
Mario Buatta Black Chinoiserie Waterfall Bookcase

Mario Buatta Black Chinoiserie Waterfall Bookcase

By Mario Buatta

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Mario Buatta for Widdicomb after a Regency bookcase in his own collection; black with

Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Shelves

Materials

Wood

George III Waterfall Cabinet Bookcase
George III Waterfall Cabinet Bookcase

George III Waterfall Cabinet Bookcase

Located in Altrincham, GB

Georgian inlaid waterfall bookcase, of small form with open shelves and a pair of cupboard doors

Category

Antique 1780s English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

1920s Regency Inspired Waterfall Dwarf Mahogany Bookcase
1920s Regency Inspired Waterfall Dwarf Mahogany Bookcase

1920s Regency Inspired Waterfall Dwarf Mahogany Bookcase

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Small mahogany waterfall bookcase circa 1920. Reeded edge down the waterfall, single drawer in

Category

Early 20th Century English Bookcases

19th Century Waterfall Bookshelves with Drawers
19th Century Waterfall Bookshelves with Drawers

19th Century Waterfall Bookshelves with Drawers

Located in Long Island City, NY

19th century mahogany waterfall bookcase above graduated drawers.

Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Regency Two Sided Mahogany Bookcase
Rare Regency Two Sided Mahogany Bookcase

Rare Regency Two Sided Mahogany Bookcase

Located in San Francisco, CA

A rare Regency two-sided mahogany waterfall bookcase, the galleried top over 4 graduated shelves

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Double Sided Regency Chinoiserie Bookcase
Double Sided Regency Chinoiserie Bookcase

Double Sided Regency Chinoiserie Bookcase

By Regency

Located in Greenwich, CT

Regency style chinoiserie decorated double sided waterfall bookcase with pierced brass gallery over

Category

Vintage 1950s Regency Bookcases

Materials

Lacquer

English Regency Open Bookcase
English Regency Open Bookcase

English Regency Open Bookcase

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An unusual, late-Regency period, open ‘waterfall’ bookcase in mahogany with rosewood and boxwood

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Bookcase
Early 19th Century Bookcase

Early 19th Century Bookcase

Located in Tetbury, England

The open waterfall bookcase has turned brass supports, a single drawer with writing slope with two

Category

Antique 1830s European Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Late Regency Mahogany Waterfall Open Bookcase
Fine Late Regency Mahogany Waterfall Open Bookcase

Fine Late Regency Mahogany Waterfall Open Bookcase

Located in Benington, Herts

A fine and unique late Regency, George IV period mahogany waterfall open bookcase, having a

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Inlaid Mahogany Cascading Open Bookcase
Antique Inlaid Mahogany Cascading Open Bookcase

Antique Inlaid Mahogany Cascading Open Bookcase

Located in London, GB

A wonderful antique inlaid mahogany cascading waterfall bookcase. This was made in England, it

Category

Early 20th Century English Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Pair of Dwarf Waterfall Open Bookcases Brass Gallery Rails Castors Drawers
Rare Pair of Dwarf Waterfall Open Bookcases Brass Gallery Rails Castors Drawers

Rare Pair of Dwarf Waterfall Open Bookcases Brass Gallery Rails Castors Drawers

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

. These are what’s known as waterfall bookcases because they cascade in size from small to large top to

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Small Regency Mahogany Bookcase On Cupboard
Small Regency Mahogany Bookcase On Cupboard

Small Regency Mahogany Bookcase On Cupboard

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Extremely Good Quality Early 19th century, Regency Period, mahogany waterfall bookcase on

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique William IV Double Sided Waterfall Open Bookcase 19th Century
Antique William IV Double Sided Waterfall Open Bookcase 19th Century

Antique William IV Double Sided Waterfall Open Bookcase 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique William IV Gonçalo Alves double sided waterfall bookcase, circa 1835 in

Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Regency Mahogany Waterfall Dwarf Bookcase
Regency Mahogany Waterfall Dwarf Bookcase

Regency Mahogany Waterfall Dwarf Bookcase

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Regency mahogany waterfall dwarf bookcase, the sides with brass carrying handles, having 3

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

George III Waterfall Library Bookcase
George III Waterfall Library Bookcase

George III Waterfall Library Bookcase

Located in Tetbury, England

The broken pediment above solid doors with adjustable shelving behind. English, late 18th century. Provenance: The Hancock Museum, Newcastle. H:224 W:122 D:31 CM. H:88 W:...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Regency Mahogany Waterfall Open Bookcase
Antique Regency Mahogany Waterfall Open Bookcase

Antique Regency Mahogany Waterfall Open Bookcase

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A very attractive Regency Period mahogany waterfall. Open bookcase having four well figured and

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Regency Mahogany Waterfall Open Bookcase
Antique Regency Mahogany Waterfall Open Bookcase

Antique Regency Mahogany Waterfall Open Bookcase

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A good quality Regency period mahogany open bookcase of waterfall form retaining excellent rich

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Large Regency Mahogany Waterfall Open Bookcase
Large Regency Mahogany Waterfall Open Bookcase

Large Regency Mahogany Waterfall Open Bookcase

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A large Regency mahogany waterfall open bookcase, of upright rectangular form with five graduated

Category

Antique 1820s English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

English Painted Waterfall Form Bookcase 19th Century
English Painted Waterfall Form Bookcase 19th Century

English Painted Waterfall Form Bookcase 19th Century

Located in Charleston, SC

English Regency period faux painted bookcase. “Waterfall Form”. Painted to simulate rosewood.

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Three Large Oak Sectional Waterfall Barrister Bookcases
Three Large Oak Sectional Waterfall Barrister Bookcases

Three Large Oak Sectional Waterfall Barrister Bookcases

Located in Cheshire, GB

Three large solid oak six sectional bookcases the shaped cornice above five graduated tiers and

Category

Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Oak

19th Century William IV Miniature Waterfall Mahogany Bookcase
19th Century William IV Miniature Waterfall Mahogany Bookcase

19th Century William IV Miniature Waterfall Mahogany Bookcase

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century William IV miniature waterfall mahogany bookcase. The shaped and moulded bookcase

Category

Antique 1830s Irish William IV Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Waterfall Open Bookcase
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Waterfall Open Bookcase

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Waterfall Open Bookcase

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique George III quality mahogany waterfall open bookcase having four quality mahogany shelves

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Other

English Waterfall Style Open Bookcase with Five Shelves of Oak
English Waterfall Style Open Bookcase with Five Shelves of Oak

English Waterfall Style Open Bookcase with Five Shelves of Oak

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English waterfall style open bookcase of oak, featuring a serpentine top gallery, with

Category

20th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Oak

Huge Hand Painted Oak Waterfall Library Bookcase Gold Leaf Paint
Huge Hand Painted Oak Waterfall Library Bookcase Gold Leaf Paint

Huge Hand Painted Oak Waterfall Library Bookcase Gold Leaf Paint

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely very large hand painted waterfall library bookcase

Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Waterfall Open Bookcase Display Shelves Victorian, circa 1870
Antique Oak Waterfall Open Bookcase Display Shelves Victorian, circa 1870

Antique Oak Waterfall Open Bookcase Display Shelves Victorian, circa 1870

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A mid-size and practical open bookcase display shelves presented in good antique condition In

Category

Antique 1870s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

A Pair of 5 Stack Waterfall Oak Barristers Bookcases by Gunn
A Pair of 5 Stack Waterfall Oak Barristers Bookcases by Gunn

A Pair of 5 Stack Waterfall Oak Barristers Bookcases by Gunn

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Pair of 5 Stack Waterfall Oak Barristers Bookcases by Gunn These are very tall Art Deco

Category

Vintage 1910s Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Oak

A Stunning Pair of Antique Double Waterfall Oak Globe Wernicke Bookcases
A Stunning Pair of Antique Double Waterfall Oak Globe Wernicke Bookcases

A Stunning Pair of Antique Double Waterfall Oak Globe Wernicke Bookcases

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A stunning pair of solid oak antique double waterfall Globe Wernicke six-section bookcases. The

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Five-Section Waterfall Oak Globe Wernicke Barristers Bookcase or Filing Cabinet
Five-Section Waterfall Oak Globe Wernicke Barristers Bookcase or Filing Cabinet

Five-Section Waterfall Oak Globe Wernicke Barristers Bookcase or Filing Cabinet

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

This is a very tall Art Deco bookcase all of the sections have a copper side banding, the five

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Copper

Antique Waterfall Book Case
Antique Waterfall Book Case

Antique Waterfall Book Case

By Thomas Chippendale Jr.

Located in Den Haag, NL

Beautiful waterfall open bookcase. 6 shelves solid wood, England, 19th century. Very good condition

Category

Antique 1830s English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

19th Century mahogany waterfall bookshelf
19th Century mahogany waterfall bookshelf

19th Century mahogany waterfall bookshelf

Located in London, GB

An early 19th century Regency period mahogany waterfall bookshelf, having shaped sides and open

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Narrow Georgian mahogany waterfall shelves
Rare Narrow Georgian mahogany waterfall shelves

Rare Narrow Georgian mahogany waterfall shelves

Located in Castle Douglas, GB

Narrow Georgian mahogany waterfall shelves Fine Georgian shelves of lovely quality and unusual

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

IRISH MAHOGANY BOOKCASE
IRISH MAHOGANY BOOKCASE

IRISH MAHOGANY BOOKCASE

Located in New York, NY

"Standing waterfall" mahogany bookcase. Old World design has narrow upper shelves graduating to

Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Bookcases

English Painted Bookcase
English Painted Bookcase

English Painted Bookcase

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Stunning early 19th century painted waterfall dresser or bookcase, 1820. Dimensions 58 inches

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Regency Mahogany Dwarf Bookcase
Regency Mahogany Dwarf Bookcase

Regency Mahogany Dwarf Bookcase

Located in San Francisco, CA

Regency mahogany waterfall dwarf bookcase, the graduated stepped shelves over a pair of cabinet

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Open Bookcase
Antique Victorian Open Bookcase

Antique Victorian Open Bookcase

Located in London, GB

A fantastic original antique Victorian bookcase, with waterfall shaped sides. This was made in

Category

Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Antique Georgian Style Chinoiserie Open Bookcase
Antique Georgian Style Chinoiserie Open Bookcase

Antique Georgian Style Chinoiserie Open Bookcase

Located in London, GB

Antique Georgian style waterfall open bookcase with a chinoiserie design on a black background

Category

Vintage 1970s English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Georgian Mahogany Bookcases
Pair of Antique Georgian Mahogany Bookcases

Pair of Antique Georgian Mahogany Bookcases

Located in London, GB

A smart and useful pair of waterfall shaped mahogany bookcases in the antique Georgian style. These

Category

Vintage 1950s English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Export Black Lacquer and Gilt Waterfall Open Side Cabinet
Chinese Export Black Lacquer and Gilt Waterfall Open Side Cabinet

Chinese Export Black Lacquer and Gilt Waterfall Open Side Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

The rectangular top without scrolled ends over a frieze decorated with two dragons clutching the flaming pearl of wisdom; over four graduated shelves with bamboo decoration to the fr...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Regency Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Oak Globe Wernicke Six Section Bookcases
Pair of Oak Globe Wernicke Six Section Bookcases

Pair of Oak Globe Wernicke Six Section Bookcases

Located in Cheshire, GB

Pair of oak globe Wernicke triple waterfall six-section bookcases, the moulded top above six

Category

Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Oak

19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Shaped Open Bookcase
19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Shaped Open Bookcase

19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Shaped Open Bookcase

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

An unusual and very fine early 19th century rosewood waterfall open bookcase. A three quarter

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass

4 Antique Globe Wernicke Oak Glass Stacking Library Barrister Modular Bookcase
4 Antique Globe Wernicke Oak Glass Stacking Library Barrister Modular Bookcase

4 Antique Globe Wernicke Oak Glass Stacking Library Barrister Modular Bookcase

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

A wonderful example of a Globe Wernicke "Elastic" graduated waterfall front bookcase made up of

Category

Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early 20th Century Pair of Solid Oak and Brass Globe Wernicke Bookcases
Early 20th Century Pair of Solid Oak and Brass Globe Wernicke Bookcases

Early 20th Century Pair of Solid Oak and Brass Globe Wernicke Bookcases

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A pair of solid oak antique single waterfall Globe Wernicke 8 section Bookcases from Glasgow

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Modernist Burl wood Cabinet
Modernist Burl wood Cabinet

Modernist Burl wood Cabinet

Located in Denton, TX

Birdseye maple waterfall cabinet /bookcase with multiple enclosed cabinets and open shelves. This

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Oak

Waterfall Bookcase

Waterfall Bookcase

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A five-tier waterfall bookcase of tapering form with blind fret and open fret decoration, the ends

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Regency Bookcases

Regency Waterfall Bookcase
Regency Waterfall Bookcase

Regency Waterfall Bookcase

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Small early 19th century pine waterfall bookcase, 1810 Dimensions 19 inches (48 cms) wide 11

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Pair of Georgian Waterfall Bookcases
Pair of Georgian Waterfall Bookcases

Pair of Georgian Waterfall Bookcases

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A rare pair of Georgian mahogany waterfall bookcases, good original color and condition apart from

Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Style Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase
Regency Style Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase

Regency Style Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality Regency style mahogany waterfall bookcase, having a swan neck pediment

Category

Early 20th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Antique Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase
19th Century Antique Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase

19th Century Antique Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE MAHOGANY WATERFALL BOOKCASE STUNNING BOOKCASE WITH CARVINGS DEPICTING

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Pedestal Waterfall Bookcase
George III Mahogany Pedestal Waterfall Bookcase

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

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Waterfall Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic waterfall bookcase available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every waterfall bookcase was constructed with great care. Find 86 options for an antique or vintage waterfall bookcase now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the waterfall bookcase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A waterfall bookcase, designed in the Regency, Georgian or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one waterfall bookcase that is appealing in its simplicity, but Globe Wernicke, Mario Buatta and Shapland & Petter produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Waterfall Bookcase?

A waterfall bookcase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,165, while the lowest priced sells for $340 and the highest can go for as much as $18,000.

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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