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Bookcases For Sale
L&JG Stickley Open Bookcase with Chamfered Board Back (2 Available)
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
L&JG Stickley open bookcase with chamfered board back and tenon & key construction c1906-1912. Stickley is a furniture brand that offers both Arts and Crafts and Mission-style furni...
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, Teak Mid-Century like String Shelves, 1 of 2
By Ladderax, Robert Heal
Located in London, GB
Robert Heal for Staples, 1964
'Ladderax' shelving system
[ NO. 1 of 2 UNITS AVAILABLE - THIS LISTING IS FOR THE LEFT HAND SIDE UNIT IN THE PHOTOS ]
One bay system. Four wooden shel...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Triangular Bamboo and Rattan Italian Corner Bookcase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous mid-century bamboo and Rattan triangular corner bookshelf. Franco Albini inspired the design of this piece, produced in Italy during the 1970s.
This fantastic piece feature...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
Angelo Mangiarotti Italian Wood Bookcases Shelves Cavalletto Model for Agapecasa
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
A furnishing system made entirely of wood, designed by Angelo Mangiarotti in 1953.
Its distinctive feature is a trestle in the shape of an upturned “V”, which means it is superimposable by means of a siply gravity joint, and whose special perimeter section can accomodate bookshelves on which closed containers...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Grete Jalk Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Design Teak Bookcases, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design teak bookcases set designed by Grete Jalk and produced by P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, movable vertical partition...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Teak
R. J. Horner Style Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Empire, Victorian, or Neoclassical style bookcase cabinet
In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co.
USA, Circa 1890s
Carved mahogany, with mullioned leaded glass fron...
Category
Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Small Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Superb Quality George III Period Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase, Of Unusual Small Proportions, Having Four Elegant Astragal Glazed Doors To Top Enclosing Adjustable Shelves, ...
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Midcentury wood and leather bookcase by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Stunning Artona bookcase designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in Italy in 1970.
This iconic piece present several shelves, some closed by a bevelled glass with leather hand...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Exceptional Painted Bookcase with Gold Leaf Carvings
Located in Vo', Veneto
Exceptional bookcase painted in blue and red with gold leaf carvings.
Two large side pillars, with richly carved scrolls, lacquered and gilded wi...
Category
1810s Italian Folk Art Antique Bookcases
Materials
Fir
Swedish Standing Wire Bookcase by Sonja, Mid-20th Century
Located in Delft, NL
Swedish Standing Wire Bookcase by Sonja, Mid-20th Century
Swedish Sonja standing wire bookshelf unit
Exqvisita Style AB Stockholm, Sweden
Mid-20th cent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Bookcases
Materials
Metal
*Globe Wernicke Sectional Glazed Four Tier Barristers Bookcase With Lower Drawer
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Globe Wernicke Sectional Glazed Four Tier Barristers Bookcase With A Small Lower Drawer
Globe-Wernicke was formed as a result of the Cincinnati based Globe Files Company (est. in ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Oak Library Book Stand
Located in Wilson, NC
Antique Regency oak library book stand with two small drawer spaces. Drawers are missing. Scalloped edges on top right and left and two lower shelf display...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Georgian Carved Cherry Wood Étagère or Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Regency style etagère, bookcase, or wall unit
USA, Circa 1970s
Gorgeous carved solid cherry wood, with bamboo form posts, and original brass hardware.
M...
Category
1970s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Large Corner Sectional Barrister Bookcase, Replica by Studio Globe Wernicke
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Rare barrister bookcase in big corner set. The piece features 6 columns of stacking bookcases of different sizes that allow to store books or items of different heights and sizes. It...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
1960s Bookcase Shelves "Parade" by Kajsa & Nils Nisse Strinning , Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This beautiful modular teak shelving system, designed by Kajsa and Nils "Nisse" Strinning in the 1960s, is a prime example of Scandinavian functionalism.
Versatile sectional design,...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Contemporary Room Divider Shelving "30/30 S" in Oak by Casey Lurie Studio
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Part room divider, part bookcase, part screen, the "30/30" series is an extremely versatile shelving system.
Named for the degrees of the alternately angled dividers which give the p...
Category
2010s North American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Thomasville French Provincial Louis XV Oak Writing Desk with Bookcase Hutch Top
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk with bookcase hutch top
By Thomasville
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved solid oak,...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Macey, 1920s
By Macey Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts mahogany four-stack barrister bookcase
By Macey
USA, circa 1920s
Measures: 35.25"W x 12.25"D x 58.5"H.
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Derk Jan De Vries for Maisa Italian Midcentury Ash Bookcase 1970s
By Maisa
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design bookcase in ash wood serie "Samara", composed of three modular elements, two of which are open storage units and one drawer unit, stackable at will d...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Ash
Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Craftsman Two Door Bookcase
By Lifetime
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular simple be yet so elegant. A beautiful piece from the Arts and Crafts Mission period. Still in its original fumed oak finish and with it all the original hardware. Wavy gl...
Category
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Modernist Low Bookcase, Chrome Plated Metal, Lacquered Wood, Glass, Customizable
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel low bookcase in chrome plated metal, glossy lacquered wood and sliding glass panels. Customizable.
Category
2010s German Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Henredon Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1980s
Gorgeous figured walnut, with original bra...
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
1920s Console Cabinet Record Holder Art Decò in Briar, by Piero Bottoni
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Cabinet console style "Rationalism" , by Piero Bottoni for Meroni & Fossati, in briar of walnut with murano glass handle.
Cabinet dimensions: Height 77 c...
Category
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Mediterranean Spanish Style Bookshelf
Located in Las Vegas, NV
3 SHELVING UNITS AVAILABLE
We absolutely adore these Spanish style arched shelving units. They are completely on trend, with their wonderful, minimalist, Mediterranean feel.
They...
Category
20th Century Minimalist Bookcases
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Plaster
Green Beige Lacquered 3-Tier Bookshelf with Rounded Inserts by Ultramobili
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique, Mina LW Modular Library Wall Units by Ultramobili
Dimensions: W 301.3 x D 96.5 x H 124 cm
Materials: Green Beige mat lacquered finish with Walnut Canaletto.
Three-level boo...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Marble Top Vitrine / Bookcase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 19th century French Louis XVI style Mahogany with brass mounted marble top vitrine / bookcase. This was designed to display your most prized possessions or one of a kind collec...
Category
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bookcases
Materials
Marble, Brass
Abaco Writing Desk by Fabio Rebosio
Located in Milan, IT
Prized materials and clean aesthetic effortlessly merge in this exquisite writing desk by Fabio Rebosio. The structure is crafted of Canaletto walnut wood and enriched with a matte b...
Category
2010s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Glass
Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Bookcase, 1880s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Eastlake Victorian bookcase cabinet
In the manner of Herter Brothers
By Grand Rapids Chair Co.
USA, Circa 1880s
Carved walnut, with gold leaf glass front d...
Category
1880s American Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Antique French Renaissance Revival Chestnut Step Back Book Case c. Mid 19th C.
Located in Westfield, MA
This mid-19th century French Renaissance Revival step-back bookcase exemplifies the grandeur and decorative intricacy of the period. The piece is crafted from chestnut, a wood that h...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Bookcases
Materials
Chestnut
Vintage MCM Belgian Bookcase with Drop Down Desk/Bar in Walnut
Located in Chicago, IL
MCM walnut bookcase with drop down desk or bar and lower closed storage.
walnut case
inset round pulls
drop down desk with storage compartments
divided storage compartments in lowe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Revolving Bookcase Shelf
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase. Wonderfully detailed with contrasting vertical and horizontal design with varying shades of Rosewood. Upper case with ample display surface...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Bookcase, shelves with wooden legs and MDF shelves
By Debonademeo
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Lido collection bookcase. 5 oval and rectangular shelves made of scratch-resistant lacquered MDF 19mm (0.07inch) thick, solid walnut wood legs. Measurements H183xW150xD40cm.
Availabl...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Brutalist Cabinet in Solid Oak, Brown
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Brutalist Cabinet made of solid oak
Dimensions:
180 x 80 x 45 cm
Unique piece made to order. Customizable.
Founded by D...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Bookcases
Materials
Oak
De Coene Display Cabinet or Book Shelf, Belgium, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage early 1970s bookshelf or display cabinet by De Coene, Belgium. This three door cabinet is made of solid wood with clear glass. The doors have magnetic closures. Moveable shel...
Category
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Rosewood Revolving Bookcase circa 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Rosewood Revolving Bookcase, Denmark, circa 1960s. Great way to organize your books and give yourself easy access to them.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mies Van Der Rohe Cabinet from The Promatory Apartments Chicago 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Mies van der Rohe Cabinet from The Promontory Apartments, Chicago, 1950
Provenance: 5530 South Shore Drive, Hyde Park, Chicago
Rare cabinet designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for T...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Stainless Steel
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern bookcase in teak. Lower part with two wide drawers. Sculpted pulls in solid teak. Upper part has three height adj...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid century Scandinavian birch bookcase cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Scandinavian birch open bookcase circa 1940.
Fine example of Swedish mid century craftsmanship. Central open bookcase aperture fitted with 2 fully adjustable shelves, fl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Birch
Large English Oak Charles II Style Glazed Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1900
Large English Oak Charles II Style Glazed Bookcase
sku 2012
Together W186 x D29 x H160 cm
Base W186 x D29 x H49 cm
Base internal shelf depth 19.5 cm
Top W185 x D25.5 x H11...
Category
20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Walnut 2 door French bookcase /display cabinet
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Very good quality late 19th century solid walnut 2 door bookcase
French circa 1880's with 4 fully adjustable shelves ( we have made new plywood shelves lipped with walnut ) the beaut...
Category
1880s French Antique Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Peter Hvidt Modular Freestanding Solid Teak Bookcases / Wall Units
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard
Manufacturer: Søborg Møbler
Era: 1966
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 71" wide (both bays), 35.5″ wide (each bay) x 19″ deep x 8...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Antique Arts & Crafts Four-Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote***
Antique Arts & Crafts Four-Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase with Pull-Out Glass Doors over Ogee Bas...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Glass
Rare Midcentury Eames ESU 400-C for Herman Miller 1st Series
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this Charles and Ray Eames designed ESU 400-C for Herman Miller. This is the rarest 1st series ESU (Eames Storage Unit) A versatile case piece that makes a ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Monumental Early 19thC English Mahogany Glazed Library Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1830
Monumental Early 19thC English Mahogany Glazed Library Bookcase
An exceptional example of patination, proportions & scale.
sku 1983
Together W284 x D46 x H230 cm
Base W278...
Category
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts bookcase cabinet
In the manner of Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1920s
Oak, with glass front door. Cabinet locks, and key is included.
M...
Category
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Early 1900s Antique Italian Renaissance Revival, Carved, Walnut Bookcase!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning Early 1900s Antique Italian Renaissance Revival, Carved, Walnut Bookcase!
Antique Bookcase, Italian Renaissance Revival, Carved, Walnut, Early 1900s, 20th Century!!
Embra...
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Swedish mid century birch low open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid century birch low open bookcase circa 1950.
Good example of elegant and functional Swedish furniture design.
Low footprint on this piece allows it to sit in many areas ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Birch
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Globe Wernicke Oak Five Stack Barrister Secretary
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote***
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Globe Wernicke Oak Five Stack Barrister Bookcase with Drop Front ...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Satinwood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet Edwards & Roberts 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Sheraton Revival top quality three door breakfront bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich satinwood by the renowned cabinet makers and retailers Edwards & Roberts, Circa 1880 in date.
This magnificent bookcase is surmounted with a beautiful swan neck cornice and is mastefully inlaid with scrolling garlands, ribbons, fans and urns. The three astragal glazed doors revealing adjustable shelves, the frieze with three oak lined frieze frieze drawers with hand cut dovetails.
Raised on six square tapering legs that terminate in spade feet there is no mistaking its superb quality and very grand design, which is certain to make it a talking point in your home and stand proud in whichever room you choose to display it.
Complete with working locks and key.
Condition:
In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 225 x Width 149 x Depth 36
Dimensions in inches:
Height 7 foot, 5 inches x Width 4 foot, 11 inches x Depth 1 foot, 2 inches
Edwards & Roberts
The firm Edwards & Roberts was one of the best English antique furniture cabinet makers of the second half of the nineteenth century. The company was founded in 1845 and by 1854 was trading as ‘Edwards & Roberts’, 21 Wardour Street, Antique and Modern Cabinet...
Category
1880s English Sheraton Antique Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood
Danish Modern Tall Oak Bookcase
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak Danish bookcase, circa 1960's. Tapered profile with bookmatched veneer and solid base. Centre shelf is fixed height, 3 adjustable shelves.
Unrestored item with an option to purc...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Two Door Locking Bookcase, Adjustable Shelving, C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote***
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Two Door Locking Bookcase, Adjustable...
Category
Early 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Monumental 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870
Monumental 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
sku 1961
Together W314 x D36 x H212 cm
Base W306 x D36 x H88 cm
Base, left/right section internal shelf depth 23 cm
B...
Category
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Macey
By Macey Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts five-stack barrister bookcase
By Macey
USA, Circa 1920s
Measures: 34"W x 12.25"D x 81.5"H.
Very good vintage condition.
Two matching bookcases a...
Category
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Walnut Cado Display Shelf
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Walnut Cado System display shelf thats meant to hold books or flat artwork. The shelf has a beautiful catch at the bottom preventing a book from...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Paul McCobb Planner Group 3 Piece Bookcase
By Paul McCobb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paul McCobb Planner Group 3 Piece Bookcase Grouping bought directly from the original owners! All original and very clean! 4 drawer center unit is a very nice addition to this Cla...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Vienna Secession Oak Bookcase Austria, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Vienna Secession bookcase or buffet.
Striking Austrian design from the 1900s.
Solid oak base with original patinated brass hinges.
Original brass handle on the r...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Mahogany Stacking Barrister Bookcase
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Mahogany stacking barrister bookcase with maple interiors. 3 storage sections with glass sliding up and in doors. Paneled sides, brass pulls. Each compartment is 42 x 9.5 x 8.75 h fo...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Liberty & Co. an English Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase, with Shaped Upper Details
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. An English Arts & Crafts oak bookcase, with shaped upper details.
to the top, leaded glass door to the cupboard, and three open adjustable shelves below, retaining its ...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
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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