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Bookcases For Sale
Modern Walnut Bookcase by Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Lawrence Peabody Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Black walnut, Claro walnut veneer This Lawrence Peabody modern boo...
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2010s American Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

Mid-Century Triangular Bamboo and Rattan Italian Corner Bookcase Shelf, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful French Riviera style triangular corner bookshelf made in bamboo, hand.woven rattan and wicker. This lovely organic bookshelf was hand-made in Italy during the 1970s. In f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

French Provincial Large Display Case Painted Oak, Two Piece
Located in Milano, IT
This French Provincial large display case is a true statement piece, featuring an off-white/grey painted oak exterior and a light blue/grey interior. The original wavy glass is intac...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bookcases

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Oak

Pair Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Low Bookcase/Cabinets With Shaped Supports
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Pair of Matching Danish Mid Century Modern Glazed Teak Low Bookcases With Shaped Supports. Provenance: The Estate of John Graham architect (1927-2021) of Harlow, Essex. John Gra...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Glass, Teak

Lakeside Craft Shop. An American Arts and Crafts oak bookcase
Located in London, GB
Lakeside Craft Shop. An American Arts and Crafts oak bookcase. Original label underneath the tabletop.
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1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases

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Oak

5 Tier Cane & Rattan Display Etagere w/ Glass Shelves by Bielecky Brothers
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Paul T. Frankl inspired 5-tier woven rattan & cane etagere by Bielecky Brothers with five spacious glass shelves, offering a blend of bohemian charm ...
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1970s American Vintage Bookcases

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Rattan, Glass

Mirrored Pair Contemporary Shelving "Paso" in Walnut by Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Paso shelving was designed to embody simplicity and harmony through the use of rhythmical geometries and warm natural materials. Alternating ladder-like shelves create discrete secti...
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2010s North American Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Antique & Good Size Early 1900s Tiger Oak Revolving Bookcase on Original Wheels
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and sizeable oak bookcase with a gallery on top. Back in the earliest years of the 20th century not many people learned how to read. Even less people had the means to buy t...
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19th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases

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Brass

Vittorio Dassi Monumental Desk Wall Unit for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Monumental and very rare desk wall unit by Vittorio Dassi for Mobili Cantù – Italy, circa 1950. Italian walnut, birch and brass details. Corner assembly between two walls at a 90-deg...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Monumental Oak Glazed Haberdashery Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 Monumental Oak Glazed Haberdashery Bookcase Cabinet Provenance: St James's, London. An exceptional example sku 1788B Base W332 x D47 x H94 cm Top W334 x D37 x H216 cm Toge...
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19th Century Antique Bookcases

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Oak

Large 'Horizontale' White Oak and Black Steel Shelving Unit by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large 'Horizontale' shelving unit in the style of Charlotte Perriand. Made of 8 solid clear-coated white oak shelves and 18 matte black powder coated steel spacer elements of thre...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Jim Rose - Repurposed Steel Bookcase in Natural Rusted Patina, Art Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a totally functional five shelved bookcase is made from repurposed steel, patinaed to a natural rush finish. Modeled after Shaker furniture, this modern industrial statement...
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1990s American Shaker Bookcases

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Steel

Wall Unit Attributed to Eugenio Escudero
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Spectacular wall unit attributed by the Spanish designer and fervent admirer of Gio Ponti who settled in Mexico, Eugenio Escudero. Escudero is cataloged one of the greatest icons of ...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Brass

French Bronze Étagère
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French bronze étagère with marble shelves with original patina. Measurements: Height: 52.5" Width: 40" Depth: 10"
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19th Century French Antique Bookcases

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Charles X Bookcase in Cherry Wood w/ Original Glass Door Panels, c. 1820
Located in Miami, FL
A very beautiful French Charles X bookcase in cherry, circa 1820 with original glass panels and key. Original French polish finish. Makes a great bookcase or display cabinet! Measur...
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1820s French Charles X Antique Bookcases

Materials

Mercury Glass, Cherry

Arts & Crafts Mission Stickley Brothers Two Door Oak Bookcase C1910
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous two door Arts & Crafts bookcase by the Stickley Brothers C1910. Quater sawn oak throughout the cabinet in a deep rich brown. Divided glass panels and a iron ring pull. Sign...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

SUPERB Two-Section Barrister Bookcase with leaded glass - Stickley Era - W7631
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great two-section set of Barrister Cases made by Globe Wernicke Co of Cincinnati, Ohio. It is their size D10 1/4. The set is in excellent condition with nice top leaded g...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Midcentury modular bookcase, Italy 1950
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury modular bookcase with original metal ? structure, brass details and several wooden compartments; four drawers on the right and a big c...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Wood

Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase with Raised Panels, c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase offers mahogany raised panel construction with four stacks having pull out glass doors, c1910 Measures- 66.25'' H x 36'' W x 14.5'' D.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

19th Century Dutch Wilhelm II Oak Armoire/Vitrine or Bookcase/Linen Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
A tall and imposing Wilhelm II Vitrine for displaying books, China and/or collectibles in a warm amber-toned oak, with two glass-paneled doors and a carved ...
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1840s Dutch Rococo Revival Antique Bookcases

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Oak

Pair of Italian Gold Gilt Étagères Shelving Units
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Pair of vintage Italian gold gilt smoked glass shelves étagères with pineapple finials. Smoked glass shelving and a cane shelf. Classic styling with a pop. Curbside to NYC/Philly $600
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Osvaldo Borsani E22 Double Sided Freestanding Wall Unit for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This double-sided freestanding E22 bookcase is a rare and peculiar example of Borsani's innovative design and the Tecno manufacturing expertise. Its construction of metal, wood, and ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Metal

Franco Albini Modular Bookcase "Infinito" for Cassina, Italy, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the color, size and material. Modular Bookcase designed by Franco Albini, relaunched in 2008. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. An extremely flexible bookcase, with myriad modular options, suited to being against a wall or as a room partition...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

QUANTUM Large Bookshelf, by Piero Lissoni for Glas Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bookcases made of boxes of different sizes in transparent 10 mm extralight tempered glass, glued at 45° and deliberately overlapped in a misaligned and irregular way. Available with ...
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2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Solid Walnut Narrow Bookcase
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Solid Walnut Narrow Bookcase. Measures 25.5" in width, 8" in depth and 57" in height. Shelves clearance is 9.75".
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Bookcases

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Glass, Walnut

French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Period Bookcase or Vitrine
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Very rare to found a Louis-Philippe Period bookcase or vitrine with 6 doors. Because of its large scale, it shows that it was an order to fill a wall. The purpose was probably to us...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Large Black Bookcase Display Cabinet from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
Dramatic black painted pine bookcase with dentil molding along crown and a meandering Greek key motif along the skirt, resting on tapered fluted feet. Lower drawers and attractive fe...
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Early 20th Century Danish Gustavian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

19C Large Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a STUNNING 19C Large Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase. From circa 1850-60 and most definitely, “IRISH”. Made of gorgeous flamed Cuban mahogany which would have been imported from the British Colonies at the end of the 18th Century and early 19th Century. This piece of is of IMPRESSIVE PROPORTIONS. It is a real STATEMENT piece and of EXTREMELY HIGH QUALITY. It has a very ‘Regency Style’ pelmet or crown with egg and dart moldings under a very straight line crown. The top section consists of a 4 door bookcase, each with 3 shelving areas. It appears to retain it’s original glass, but it could likewise have been replaced at some time during it’s long life, as it is very rare to find pieces that have not suffered breakages over 150+ years. Each bookcase door still retains the original moldings to the front with a star shape above and below a central circular viewing panel. Each section is separated by a carved and fluted roman column/pillar. The bookcase section rests on top of the base, which consists of a beautiful central secretaire desk accessed by drop down front with working lock and key and rests on 2 pull out rests on either side. The secretary portion has a central tabernacle, with an inlaid oval satinwood medallion above another scallop shell drawer. It has 6 smaller drawers and 8 cubbies. The 2 pillars on either side of the central tabernacle are secret drawers and pull out. The curved crowns above the cubbies on either side are likewise secret drawers and pull out. Either side of the secretary there are 2 drawers (4 total) with a press or cupboard underneath. Under the secretary there are 4 large central drawers. The brasses and hardware are all original to the piece (save 2 extra hinges that have been attached to the drop down secretary to give it more support and stability. Again, each section is separated by a turned and fluted column/pillar which replicates the 2 side pillars to the central tabernacle of the secretary. The piece sits on 8 curved feet. This was an extremely high quality piece when made. This is also supported by the fact that the secondary woods are also mahogany and not pine or oak for slightly lesser quality pieces of the era. This piece is specifically identifiable as an Irish Georgian Style piece by virtue of the scallop shell moldings on the base side presses (see photos). Irish Georgian furniture...
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Mid-19th Century Irish George III Antique Bookcases

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Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood

Danish Modern Oak Bookcase
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak Danish bookcase, circa 1960's. Sleek, low profile lines with fixed height shelf. Bookmatched veneer and solid removable tapered legs . Slim compact size for the modern condo...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Pressed & Carved Oak Double Door Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Arts & Crafts Pressed & Carved Oak Double Door Bookcase C1920 Measures- 69"H x 36.5''W...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Vintage Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular teak wall unit by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s Vintage modular 2 bay shelving system model FM Reolsystem. This set consist of: ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Large 19thC English Oak Glazed Housekeepers Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870 Large 19thC English Oak Glazed Housekeepers Cabinet sku 1538 Base W206 x D57 x H91 cm Top W213 x D44 x H120 cm Together W213 x D57 x H211 cm
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19th Century Antique Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Bookcase Cabinet Donau, Ettore Sottsass & Marco Zanini for Franz Leitner, 1980s
Located in Zagreb, HR
A rare Memphis design bookcase cabinet from the "Donau" series designed in 1986 by Ettore Sottsass and Marco Zanini for the Austrian furniture maker...
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1980s Austrian Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Metal

Stunning Danish oak bookcase shelf Øresund Børge Mogensen Karl Andersson & Söner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Danish bookcase shelf Øresund by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner. Beautiful white oak 4 section bookcase by Børge Mogensen. Has 2 Adjustable shelves with corner wa...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Oak

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Stained Ash
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Stained Black Ash. The Démon Shelf, or the Biblio-Démon in Matégot’s original 1954 sketches, was part of a “plan d’execution de la bibliothèque," or his ideal model of an interior home library and study...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Exceptionally Fine Queen Anne Burr Walnut Dome Top Bureau Bookcase Secretary
Located in Bradenton, FL
The best English Queen Anne / George I burl walnut secretary bureau bookcase in two sections. The upper arched top portion with a molded and domed cornice inset with mirrored glass a...
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Bookcases

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Walnut

Monumental English Oak Glazed Haberdashery Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1920 Monumental English Oak Glazed Haberdashery Cabinet with adjustable shelves sku 1838 W270 x D38 x H227 cm (separates into two sections) Weight 220 kg Shelf internal depth ...
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20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Large Solid Oak French Louis XV Style Breakfront Bookcase Vitrine, circa 1980
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1980s American Louis XV Vintage Bookcases

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Oak

Large Pair 19thC English Grain Ebonised Pine Bookcases
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1900 Large Pair 19thC English Grain Ebonised Pine Bookcases Price is each - X1 left sku 1039 Together W202 x D54 x H206 cm Base W195 x D50 x H91 cm Top W202 x D54 x H115 cm
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Early 20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Jorge Zalszupin - Componivel bookcase
Located in PARIS, FR
JORGE ZALSZUPIN - COMPONIVEL BOOKCASE Jacaranda and cork for L'Atelier Moveis Brazil Circa 1959 H 150 x L 200 x D 40 cm Jorge Zalszupin, born in 1922 in Warsaw, Poland, became a lea...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Beautiful Edwardian Walnut Revolving Bookcase
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely antique Edwardian revolving bookcase with green leather top inset , good condition . Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. ...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Oak

Large 19thC English Glazed Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 Large 19thC English Glazed Mahogany Bookcase Provenance: Kings College London sku 1680 Base W222 x D41 x H95 cm Top W213 x D31 x H134 c...
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19th Century Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

Osvaldo Borsani Libreria da Centro Etagere Wood and Brass 1940 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Osvaldo Borsani Downtown Bookstore. Etagere
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1940s Italian Other Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slatted Bookcase or Magazine Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak bookcase or magazine stand By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 14.25"W x 13.75"D x 41.88"H. Good original vinta...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

English Faux Bamboo Pine Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
I two parts with molded rectangular cornice over three shelves with bead board back painted in a pale green. The shelves and surrounding frame with carved faux bamboo design.. The co...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Bookcases

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Brass

Italian Teak, Black Metal and Brass Midcentury Bookshelves Roomdivider
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This bookshelves was produced in Italy by SELEX in the 1960s. Thanks to its adjustable height ( 278 - 284,5 /285 cm max) it can be placed against a wall or anywhere in a room, used ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Metal

English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETARY DESK WITH GLAZED UPPER BOOKCASE England, circa 1780 formerly with Ginsburg & Levy Item # 401HYF25Q A rich and vibrant secretary desk from the late yea...
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18th Century English George III Antique Bookcases

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Bronze

20th C., Vintage Egyptianesque King Tut Sarcophagus Form, Parcel Gilt Bookcase!
Located in Austin, TX
Quite Unique and Impressive 20th C., Vintage Egyptianesque King Tut Sarcophagus Form, Parcel Gilt Bookcase! This is quite a conversation starter!! Bookcase, Egyptianesque King Tut...
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20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Bookcases

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Other

Light Taupe Morning Glory Bookcase
Located in Milan, IT
Introducing the Morning Glory bookcase, a classic piece inspired by traditional Italian architecture. With its stylish design and customizable options, this bookcase is an ideal addi...
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2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Vintage Oak 4 Tier Industrial x Frame Freestanding Bookcase Etagere Shelf
Located in Dayton, OH
An open frame industrial style x frame bookcase or room divider from the last quarter of the 20th century. Made from oak with four long shelves. The unit can be broken down folding u...
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Late 20th Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

19th Century Bamboo Lacquered Bookcase.
Located in Paris, FR
19th Century Lacquered Bamboo Cabinet. Circa 1870. Inspired by traditional Japanese Art.
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Bookcases

Materials

Bamboo

Large French Bleached Oak Display Cabinet Bookcase circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
This impressive oak display cabinet has four upper cabinet doors and four panel cabinet doors below. Items displayed in upper cabinet are easily viewed through the chicken wire which...
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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Bookcases

Materials

Wire

Large 19th Century English Pine Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 Large 19th century English pine breakfront bookcase We can also customise existing pieces to suit your scheme/requirements. We have our own workshop, restorers and finis...
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19th Century Antique Bookcases

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Pine

1960's TOMADO Black and White Standing Enameled Metal Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, black and white enameled metal industrial bookshelf by Jan van der Togt for Tomado. Lightweight versatile shelving unit perfect for displaying your favorite books and ac...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Provencal Pine Library Bookcase - Antique Buffet Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique French Provencal style library bookcase made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The medium sized two part buffet cabinet, cupboard is compos...
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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bookcases

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Metal, Wire

Antique Arts & Crafts Attr. Macey Four Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase, Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase attributed to Macey offers quarter sawn oak construction with four stacks, each having pull out glass doors, raised on ogee base, c1910 ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Monumental Oak Glazed Haberdashery Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 Monumental Oak Glazed Haberdashery Bookcase Cabinet Provenance: St James's, London. An exceptional example sku 1788A Base W437 x D45 x H96 cm Top W457 x D28 x H216 cm Toge...
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19th Century Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany, Oak

Auffray & Co French Provincial Antique Distressed Style Bookcase China Cabinet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Auffray made some of the finest French furniture ever made in the United States. Their quality and design was second to none and made to look like an authentic antique and beautifull...
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1960s American French Provincial Vintage 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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