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Bookcases For Sale
Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favorite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate...
Category
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Gunn Arts and Crafts Mahogany Four Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote***Antique Gunn Arts and Crafts Mahogany Four Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920.
Measures- 62.25"H x 34.25"W...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Vitrine with Bronze Detailing
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Standing at 63 inches in height, this small scale mid-nineteenth century Louis XVI style mahogany bibliotheque or bookcase is finished with stunning bronze banding. Its corners feature fluting with inset bronze filets. Both doors have their original blown glass, evidenced by waves and an occasional bubble, and are finished with bronze borders and key surrounds. This circa 1860 vitrine is fitted with its two adjustable interior shelves. The cabinet rests on classic finial feet...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
Mogens Koch Composite Book Case System in Solid Oak, Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Early edition MK Book Case shelving system by Mogens Koch. Executed in solid oakwood by Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen in the 1950s.
The lot consists of :
4 Bookcases: H: 76 W: 76 D: 28
...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Modular Modern Solid Oakwood Cocktail Cubes with Bronze Details (price per unit)
Located in Birmingham, AL
These modern solid oakwood cocktail cubes with bronze details are the right height for a coffee table or cocktail table for drinks and tapas. The interior fits records, books or collections of any kind. Arrange as one, a pair or a foursome for a modular table or stack as a bookcase against the wall or as a low room divider. Modular and stackable function makes it ideal for growing and changing uses and needs over time. Modern lines and versatile color palette. Pick one color or many. Bronze pins...
Category
2010s North American Organic Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts bookcase cabinet
By Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Solid oak, with mullioned glass front doors, and original hammered copper hardware...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Copper
Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern 4 bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by Danish architect Poul Cadovius.
Cadovius had the revolutionary idea to design a floating, modular shelving system that would maximize floor space and signify the end of conformity in shelving. The Royal System shelving unit went on to win the gold medal at the Finland Furniture Fair in 1950 and silver medal at the XI Triennale di Milano 1957 and remained a hallmark of Scandinavian modern design throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Versatile and flexible floating bookcase that allows for continuous rearranging to suit individual needs.
This original Cado Royal System is suitable for both living room, home office or library. The cabinet with the sliding double doors also has one height adjustable shelf. The display cabinet features the original glass doors with etched motifs and one glass shelf. One original fixture with two sliding bookends...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Swedish mid century elm low open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid century elm low open bookcase circa 1950.
Fine quality stylish piece of mid century scandinavian furniture design.
Central lockable cupboard containing a single shelf, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Elm
3 Section Quartersawn Oak Barrister Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Great three section oak barrister bookcase with original brass knobs and a scrolled base and top. Barrister bookcases were originally designed for barristers or lawyers to store thei...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Danish Modern Slim Rosewood Bookcase with Lower Bar Unit with Key
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century Rosewood wood wide and bookcase with 6 adjustable shelves and a lower right locking bar or desk storage area. Beautiful rosewood backing with Slim design and sits on 4 ta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Hans Wegner Model Ry 100 Wall Unit / Room Divider Shelving with Drop Down Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans J Wegner
RY 100 Room divider / wall unit
Ry Møbler, Denmark
circa 1965
Teak, plated steel, and aluminum.
with manufacturer's labels
This configuration features three adjustable shelves, a drop-down desk with cabinet...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Three-Post Freestanding Bookcase - Shelves and Storage - Italy - 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
This three-post bookcase consists of 2 cabinets and six shelves, as well as a storage element which, can be added or removed, making the addition lighter.
The bookcase does not need...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Karges French Regency Louis XVI Burled Walnut Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet
By Karges Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved burled walnut, with glass front doors and origi...
Category
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Isa Bergamo Wall Bookstore, Italy 1960s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Naples, IT
Hanging bookcase made of teak veneer wood and enameled metal rod. Produced in the 1960s by ISA BERGAMO. Featuring metal supports and 4 wooden shelves, the bookcase has a suspended, a...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Børge Mogensen Bookcases in Oak with Open Shelving
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for C.M. Madsens Fabriker under FDB Møbler, bookcases, model '154', oak, Denmark, 1964
FDB and Mogensen aimed to revolutionize furniture design by prioritizing the ne...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique Georgian Sheraton Marquetry Mahogany Bureau Bookcase Butler's Secretary
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine antique Georgian Sheraton period inlaid mahogany bureau bookcase/butler's secretary, circa 1810.
This bureau bookcase is of the very highest quality and is of diminutive ...
Category
1810s English Sheraton Antique Bookcases
Materials
Fruitwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Bookcase, Chandigarh, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Teak, 5 Hole File Rack, Chandigarh, India c. 1960s
Rare example of a model PJ-R-27-B five hole file rack with stencil markings by Pierre...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Peter Hvidt styled Teak / Glass Door Bookcase Denmark
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted teak wood bookcase with two smoked glass sliding doors and two adjustable shelves and having a fully finished back could be used as a room divider in a loft or la...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Smoked Glass, Teak
Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved banded mahogany, with glass front doors and original bra...
Category
1980s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chippendale or Georgian style lighted breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet
By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston" Collection
USA, Late 20th Century
Flame ma...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Axel Einar Hjorth Wooden Lovö Shelf in Pine for Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish early mid century wooden "lovö" bookcase / cabinet in pine by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm, 1930s.
In good original condition aquired from the ori...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Pine
19th Century Black Swedish Pine Tall Narrow Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Narrow and tall Swedish display cabinet with decorative lattice work along upper glass doors.
Note the striking black painted exterior and contrasting gray interior; while a newer f...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paint
Globe Wernicke Antique Arts & Crafts Walnut Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts five-stack barrister bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
USA, Circa 1900
Walnut, with glass front doors and brass hardware.
Measures: 34.25"W x 11.5"D x 7...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Georgian Satinwood Banded Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet
In the manner of Baker Furniture
USA, Circa Early 20th Century
Stunning book-matched mahogany, with ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Armoire or Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie armoire, linen press, media cabinet, or bar cabinet
By Mario Buatta for John Widdicomb
USA, Late 20th Century
Red lacquered cherry woo...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Outstanding Quality Antique George III Mahogany Inlaid Bureau Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique George III mahogany inlaid bureau bookcase having an outstanding quality carved cornice above a pair of mahogany inlaid satinwood astral glazed doors open...
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Other
Antique Edwardian Revolving Bookcase Flame Mahogany c.1900
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
This an exquisite antique revolving bookcase attributed to the renowned Victorian retailer and manufacturer Maple & Co., circa 1900.
It is made of mahogany , revolves on a solid ca...
Category
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Casey Lurie Studio Modern High "Primo" Shelving System in Walnut with Brass
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
“Shelving can be the most mundane thing you own, or it can be the beautiful bones of a room as pleasing to see as anything it displays. Casey Lurie’s Primo system would be the latter.”
William L. Hamilton, The wall street journal
The Primo shelving system is composed of notched solid wood planks...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Metal
Outstanding Quality Antique George III Mahogany Inlaid Bureau Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique George III mahogany inlaid bureau bookcase having an outstanding quality carved cornice above a pair of mahogany inlaid satinwood astral glazed doors open...
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Bookcases
Materials
Other
Bookshelf by Sormani for Roche Bobois Green Lacquer and Stained Cherrywood, 1990
By Roche Bobois, Sormani
Located in Arosio, IT
This sculptural wave-shaped cabinet was designed by Emilio Rossi and produced by Sormani for the prestigious French brand Roche Bobois in Italy in the early 1990s. An exceptional exa...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Flower Mound, TX
Absolutely beautiful coloring on this mahogany drop front secretaire from the mid 19th century. Behind the fall front is a writing surface also exhibiting pigeon holes, slots and thr...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Collector's Bookshelf with glass and wooden doors in French oak, France
Located in Landivy, FR
SIENNA Collection
This bookcase is part of the contemporary collection SIENNA designed by Christophe Lecomte in Vendée. SIENNA is characterized by taut lines slightly softened by curved handles or drawers.
The oak, a noble species from the French forests is, with SIENNA, highlighted with finishes using a trendy, slightly bleached natural color in contrast with matte black or a chestnut color in harmony with a more "charm" interior.
For a practical and maximum access to the storage niche, the opening of the upper glass flap door is from down to up and the opening of the lower glass flap door is from up to down with a cable opening system.
1 adjustable wooden shelf is avaialble and adjustable between the 2 wooden swing...
Category
2010s French Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Oak
Low mid-century Bookshelf by Heywood-Wakefield
Located in Trenton, NJ
Bring home a classic slice of mid-century modern history with this Heywood Wakefield low bookshelf, dressed in the brand’s beloved champagne finish. Compact yet full of character, the piece measures 36 inches wide by 11 inches deep and stands 32.5 inches tall—a versatile size for any room needing a little extra storage with a whole lot of style.
This bookshelf exemplifies the best of mid-century craftsmanship. The solid maple frame, gracefully softened at the edges, creates a gentle silhouette that complements both vintage and contemporary interiors. The champagne finish enhances the natural grain of the wood, producing a soft golden sheen that feels warm and inviting.
It features two adjustable height shelves offering three levels of open storage—ideal for books, ceramics, or small plants. Whether you're filling it with classic novels or showcasing collectibles, the design encourages personalization. The shallow depth keeps the footprint minimal while still offering ample display space.
The bookshelf’s low profile makes it an excellent choice for under windows or as a base for wall art. It’s a flexible piece that transitions easily from room to room and function to function—from a child’s room bookshelf to an entryway...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Eastlake Victorian bookcase cabinet
In the manner of Herter Brothers
USA, Circa 1880s
Carved walnut, with burled walnut panels, glass front doors, and original ...
Category
1880s American Eastlake Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Set of 5 SPACE-AGE Concrete BOOKCASES by WILLY GUHL for ETERNIT, Swiss 1970
By Willy Guhl
Located in PARIS, FR
A set of 5 (on a total of 20 identical pieces!!!) modular concrete bookcases, Modernist, Free Form, Brutalist, rectangular loop cases with rounded edges, with a great grey patina wit...
Category
1970s French Space Age Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Concrete
Etagère murale en pin vintage style Maison Regain des années 80
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Etagère murale en pin vintage, dans le style Maison Regain des années 80, 9 casiers. 2 crochets métalliques pour la suspendre. Très bon état général.
Ref 250 204
Hauteur : 76 cm
Larg...
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Antique 10ft Regency Flame Mahogany Four Door Breakfront Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb late Regency flame mahogany breakfront bookcase, Circa 1830 in date.
The decorative ball mounted cornice sits beautifully above a pair of lancet astragal glazed doors, flan...
Category
1830s Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Substantial Post-War Unix Sectional Modular Oak Library Bookcase Shop Fitting
By Phoenix
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
An enormous bank of ‘Unix’ stacking glazed library bookcases, comprising of an impressive 26 sections and 114 boxes to fill!
Retailed by the Phoenix Gallery of St. Martins Lane, Char...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
French Empire Style Ebonized Bookcase
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This handsome Empire style open book shelf has a recent ebonized finish. This antique has the rounded column fronts of the empire style raised on paw feet. The interior is fitted wit...
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Art Nouveau Two-Door Bookcase, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Nouveau two-door bookcase.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s.
Solid oak base with original glass in the two doors.
Lock and key are in good working order....
Category
Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Baker Furniture Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bureau With Bookcase Hutch and Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Federal style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Gorgeous mahogany, with satinwood string inl...
Category
1960s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Davis Cabinet Co Teakwood Chinoiserie Library Bookcase Cabinet Shelf Commode
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Davis Cabinet Company bookcase commode. Made of teakwood featuring Asian styling with upper book shelves and lower cabinet. Circa late 20th century, Nashville Tennessee. #151...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Antique rustic wooden hutch with iron hardware, late 19th century
Located in View Park, CA
A striking antique rustic wood - probably pine - hutch with iron hardware, late 19th century. In this piece we see American craftsman sensibilities, as well as echoes of the Mission ...
Category
Late 19th Century North American American Craftsman Antique Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Tall Antique French Louis XV Hall Cabinet Tall Linen Closet Carved Oak Bookcase
Located in Shreveport, LA
Tall Antique French Louis XV Hall Cabinet Tall Linen Closet Carved Oak Bookcase.
Direct from our most recent French container, a stunning antique French hall cabinet or bookcase, ve...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Eastlake Victorian bookcase cabinet
In the manner of Herter Brothers
USA, Circa 1880s
Carved walnut, with ebonized trim, glass front doors, and original har...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa di Seveso, Natural Green Modular Cabinet-Bookcase.
By Maisa
Located in Almelo, NL
Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa di Seveso, Natural Green Modular Cabinet-Bookcase, Milan, Italy, 1970s
The Dutch designer Derk Jan de Vries in the 1970s designed this unique modular cab...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Ash
Stickley Style Antique Arts and Crafts Oak Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Late Victorian or Arts & Crafts style bookcase cabinet
In the manner of Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Solid oak, with glass front doors. Shelves are adjustable.
Me...
Category
Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Monumental Pine Bookcase Sectional Wall Library 15 ft.
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Bespoke bookcase cabinet library consisting of several sections crafted on monumental scale from pine. The entire unit as shown measures over 15 feet wide and has 6 shelving units ea...
Category
20th Century American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Small Petite Danish Midcentury Bookcase in Walnut
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Nice proportions in the walnut bookcase on tapered legs with original finish and nice patina. Has sliding glass doors that can be removed. Inside height 21". Single shelf is adjustab...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
20th Century, Italia Production Wall Wooden Bookcase 60s
Located in Turin, Turin
Wall Bookcase composed of 2 bays with height-adjustable shelves.
Designed and produced in Italy in the 60 s.
The bookcase is realized in lacquered metal structure with brass bases an...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Walnut Dutch Marquetry Bureau Cabinet Bookcase 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an important antique Dutch walnut and marquetry bureau bookcase, circa 1780 in date.
It has been made from the finest burr walnut w...
Category
1780s Dutch Antique Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Vico Magistretti Nuvola Rossa bookcase for Cassina 1980s.
Located in bari, IT
The bookcase has a structure that is reduced to a minimum by transforming the diagonals into load-bearing elements that allow the sides to be eliminated and emphasise the role of the...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Beech
Swedish Sky / Floor Bookcase in Teak and Brass, 1960s
Located in taranto, IT
Large Swedish sky / earth bookcase, original from the 1960s, made of teak with three compartments on four metal uprights, floor and ceiling fixing with brass elements, shelves and do...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Stunning & Large Gothic Revival Hand Carved Oak Bookcase / Television Cabinet
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully handcrafted and excellent condition two-piece Gothic bookcase.
We are always on the lookout for top quality carved and handcrafted Gothic Revival antiques and to have fo...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Antique Stickley Brothers Style Arts & Crafts Oak Glass Front Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period glass front bookcase
In the manner of Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1900
Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with glass front doors and original brass hardw...
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
19th Century Painted Bibliotheque
Located in Houston, TX
19th century painted bibliotheque from France. Hand-carved and painted bibliotheque with three upper glass paneled doors that open to reveal two storage spaces with three removable s...
Category
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Monumental English Early 19thC Astral Arch Glazed Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1800
Monumental English Early 19thC Astral Arch Glazed Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
sku 2005
Together W248 x D54 x H184 cm
Base W242 x D54 x H76 cm
Base right section internal ...
Category
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Round Revolving Bookcase with leather top is a striking piece of furniture combining elegance with practicalit...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Vintage and Antique Bookcases for Sale: Shop Art Deco Bookcases, Globe Wernicke Bookcases and Barrister Bookcases on 1stDibs
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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