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Bookcases For Sale
Pair of 1940s Italian Cherrywood Doublesides Cabinets or Bookcases
Located in Sacile, PN
Pair of Italian cabinets or bookcase, natural cherrywood with black details. These pieces can be put in the center of a room as they are both double sides. One is completely resto...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

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Wood, Cherry

Pair of Vintage English Chinoiserie Gold and Black Painted Small Bookcases
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Vintage English Chinoiserie-style black bookcases with two shelves each over a solid cabinet base painted with gold pastoral scenes of figures fishing next to a lake. (PRICED...
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20th Century British Chinoiserie Bookcases

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Wood

Taichiro Nakay for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Wall Cabinet in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakay (Nakai) for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, wall cabinet, teak, coated steel, brass, glass, Italy, circa 1955 Taichiro Nakay is an incredibly talented Japanese designer ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Brass, Steel

Five-Tier Bookshelf Etagere in Chrome & Beech by Marcel Breuer, Italy, c. 1980s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an icon of Bauhaus Design - the Five Tier Bookcase by Marcel Breuer. This fabulous etagere represents one of the most anomalous designs in Breuer's linguistic research. ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Beech

English 1880s Black and Gold Breakfront Two Part Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English two part black and gold breakfront bookcase from the late 19th century with Chinoiserie décor, gilded Greek Key and floral décor, chicken wire doors, drawers and additional wooden doors. Created in England during the last quarter of the 19th century, this tall bookcase attracts immediately our attention with its tall proportions and stunning black and gold colors. Made of two parts, this breakfront bookcase is adorned with a molded cornice with carved dentil molding and a gilded Greek Key frieze, sitting above four doors presenting chicken wire. These doors open to a light painted interior with convenient shelves. The lower section, decorated with an exquisite Chinoiserie décor, is made of three drawers followed by four doors with red lacquered interior. Peaceful and traditional scenes present Chinese figures in landscapes and architectures, engaged in their daily occupations: crossing a narrow bridge, horse riding, net fishing, one can imagine the serenity of such a life. The sides are also adorned with lovely foliage and the back is plain. With its breakfront lines and skillfully executed décor, this English Chinoiserie bookcase...
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Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Bookcases

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Wire

Contemporary Shelving Room Divider "30/30 S" in Walnut by Casey Lurie Studio
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 ...
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2010s North American Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'E22' Wall Unit or Bookcase in Rosewood and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, bookcase or wall unit, model 'E22', lacquered steel, lacquered aluminum, rosewood veneer, glass, Italy, design 1957. This sleek, wall-mounted shelving uni...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Aluminum, Steel

French Country White Painted Vitrine Display Cabinet Bookcase, circa 1940
Located in Round Top, TX
French country large display cabinet, bookcase or vitrine in two sections. Oak wood later professional painted in layers of white with wonderful distressed finish; interior painted i...
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Mid-20th Century French Country Bookcases

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Metal

Antique open bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Large antique mahogany open bookcase divided into 3 sections. Shelves are adjustable. In good condition throughout. Interior is made blue. Cabinet is built in 4 parts. Origin: Engl...
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1880s British Antique Bookcases

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Walnut

White Painted Swedish Display Cabinet Bookcase, circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
This pine cupboard may be used as a display cabinet or bookcase. Dentil molding, diamonds on the drawers and fluted carving along doors and sides reflect its Swedish country styling....
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Bookcases

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Pine, Paint

Art Deco Italian Burl Wood Glass Vitrine Sideboard Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian walnut, carved, three shelves sideboard cabinet with glass doors in typical Art Deco design shape, wood finish. This piece is ideal as open bookcase as well as ca...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Modern White Lacquer Bookcase by Piero Lissoni for Cassina Italy
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
PRICED EACH! Modern White Lacquer Bookcase by Piero Lissoni for Cassina Italy. This listing is for one etagere but we actually have two availab...
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1990s Modern Bookcases

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Lacquer

Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Etagere - A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
This is a very nicely carved pair of Chinese Chippendale style carved mahogany etagere or bookcase. Carved all around with fretwork running down the frame. Three of the shelves are f...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Bookcases

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Mahogany

French Directoire Style Vitrine and Bookcase in Solid Oak
Located in Landivy, FR
This Vitrine is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable with its straight, classical and timeless lines. T...
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2010s French Directoire Bookcases

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Cherry, Oak

Monumental English Pine Glazed Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 Monumental English Pine Glazed Bookcase Cabinet sku 1769 Base W243 x D37 x H91 cm. Top W246 x D37 x H151 cm. Together W246 x D37 x H242 cm. Weight 167 kg
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19th Century Antique Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Three-Stack Oak Ogee Base Barrister Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Three Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase with Pull-Out Doors & Raised on ...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Mid Century Stained Walnut and Brass Open Campaign Bookshelf
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Stained Walnut and Brass fittings Open Campaign Bookshelf / Etagere Measures 19" in width, 15" in depth and 25" in height.
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases
Located in Vosselaar, BE
We offer a original and complete late 19th century Pharmacy. Found in France it comprises 2 large corner cupboards with shelving on the long side. Furthermore a large bowed and sculpted counter and two smaller counters...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Bookcases

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Wood

Pair of Glazed Front Bookcases or Cabinets
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable pair of British colonial cabinets hand crafted in mahogany and featuring bonnets with carved cornices, glazed step-back bookcases with graceful window pane design...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases

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Glass, Mahogany

Pair of Nightstands in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Sweden
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of nightstands in oak with adjustable shelves. Designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson cabinetmakers. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great condition.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Oak

French Louis-Philippe Style Handcrafted Glass Bookcase in Solid Cherry Wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This bookcase is made with 2 parts is made of French cherrywood and also available in oak. - The Upper part has 3 glass doors and 3 removable shelves on wooden racks. - The Lower ...
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2010s French Louis Philippe Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak

English 19thC Pine Display Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870 English 19thC Pine Display Cabinet sku 2047 W112 x D44 x H180 cm Internal shelf depth 35 cm Weight 60Kg
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19th Century Antique Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Large Ate Van Apeldoorn Custom Pine Wall Unit with Desk, Cabinets and Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom designed extra large Ate Van Apeldoorn pine wall unit. Three individual pieces consisting of a lower desk with double storage cabinets, a small storage cabinet with four drawe...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Book Shelf Display Cabinet Adjustable Shelf
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Wood Book Shelf Display Cabinet Adjustable Shelf Dimensions. 66 W ; 15 1/2 D ; 32 H Inside ( Right ). 12 W ; 14 D ; 18 1/2 H Inside ( Center ). 39 ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Walnut

Pair of Sculptural Furniture
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Sculptural Furniture From 70 S
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20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Bookcase / Wall Unit by Finn Juhl BO71 for Bovirke, 1960s Rosewood Pine Brass
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Large modular wall shelf BO71 from the 1960s with a beautiful rosewood veneer and shelves made of pine and brass, designed by Finn Juhl in 1953. The...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Self-Standing Corner Bookcase with Desk by Borsani, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Amazing Italian corner Bookcase with Desk, produced in the 1950s and very well designed, probably by one of the most important Italian designers of the period such as Osvaldo Borsani...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Stained Glass, Wood

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Glass Front Bookcase, Circa 1880s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Victorian lighted bookcase cabinet USA, Circa 1880s Carved walnut, with glass front doors and brass hardware. Interior light is tested and working. Measures: 4...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Bookcase by Borge Mogensen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Danish Modern bookcase by Borge Mogensen. 2 available, price for one. 48w 10d 63h
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

"Tecnica Library" Modular Shelving Bookcase by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica Library" is a shelving bookcase unit, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by Dessie', featuring six modules with antique nickel finis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Frode Holm for Illums Bolighus Danish Rosewood Bookcase Cabinets
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of elegant midcentury cabinets designed by Frode Holm for Illums Bolighus, 1955, Denmark. The cabinets are crafted of the finest Brazilian rosewood and exhibit fine joinery throughout with routed edges, tapered shelves...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Biedermeier Open Bookcase or Shelves of Curly Maple
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English open bookcase (or set of shelves) in the Biedermeier style, featuring a moulded cornice top frieze of figured maple over five fitted shelves of curly maple, and restin...
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Early 20th Century English Biedermeier Bookcases

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Birdseye Maple, Wood

Mogens Koch for Rud. Radmussen Modular Library in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen, modular bookcase or library, pine, Denmark, design 1928 Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is con...
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Vintage Italian Wood & Brass Mid-Century Modern Free-Standing Bookcase
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This bookcase was produced in Italy around the 1960s. It consists of 2 main wooden units with shelves and containers, joined together by a central chest of drawers and shelves. Remai...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Open Breakfront Open Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian oak open breakfront bookcase, Circa 1870 in date. The breakfront top above a frieze, the solid oak superbly c...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Bookcases

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Oak

Antique Gustav Stickley Bookcase, signed w' paper label as pic MUST SELL
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Gustav Stickley Two-Door Bookcase. Good original finish in excellent condition with real thru tenon construction twice on each side. Has original glass. The case...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Lawyers Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Lawyers 3 Stack Secretary Desk Bookcase. Very rare model with fall front secretary/fitted writing desk interior, 2 dovetailed lower dra...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

21st Century, Modern, Oak, Wood, Metal, Modular, Array Bookshelf
Located in Istanbul, TR
Array Modular Bookshelf Please contact us for custom sizing and different finishes.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Michel Ducaroy Modular Wall Unit in Black Lacquered Wood and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Michael Ducaroy, free-standing wall unit, chrome-plated steel, lacquered wood, France, 1970s Sleek and stunning free-standing wall unit designed by Michael Ducaroy in the 1970s. In ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Antique Maple Three Stack Barrister Bookcase by Hale
By Hale
Located in West Chester, PA
Antique Hale Maple Barrister bookcase comprised of five total sections including a top, three glass door sections, and a base. Manufactured in Herkimer, New York USA. Two upper secti...
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Maple

Italian Mid-Century Modern Large Architectural Library in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Library wall-unit, walnut, Italy, 1960s Rooted in Italy’s mid-century design tradition, this substantial bookcase highlights the makers architectural sensibility and refined taste f...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

1950s Vintage Bookcase / Shelfs In Teak With Black Lacquered Stands
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very decorative Scandinavian bookcase cabinet made in Sweden in the 1950s. The teak cabinet with the lockable doors consists one internal, fixed, shelf. The three book shelfs on top ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech, Teak

Easy Irony Bookshelf with Boxes
By Zeus
Located in Milan, IT
Covering an entire wall, the Easy Irony bookshelf comes complete with four boxes to provide a sense of movement and help store smaller objects. Thanks ...
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2010s Italian Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Vintage Black Display Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in a vintage black and featuring a charming straw wash interior. This cabinet serves as a striking focal point in any room, offering a sophisticated touch with its classic d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Opinion Ciatti Original Ptolomeo Medium Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Ptolomeo is the free-standing bookcase that doesn’t require any further presentation: it is simple, revolutionary, innovative, as sudden as ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Mid century Swedish birch low open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century swedish birch low open bookcase circa 1950. Good example of swedish design, which offers maximum storage without taking too much space. Rectangular shape, veneered in a...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Birch

French Louis-Philippe style glass-fronted 2-body Bookcase in solid oak wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This bookcase is a hand made reproduction of a bookcase from the Louis-Philppe periode in France in the mid 19th century. It is caracterized by its curved moldings, hand-curved feet ...
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2010s French Louis Philippe Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak

E W Godwin, Collinson & Lock, an Anglo Japanese Mahogany and Satinwood Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Edward William Godwin. Made by Collinson & Lock. A fine quality Anglo Japanese mahogany and astragal glazed cabinet with satinwood line inlay. ...
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1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Ignazio Gardella for Azucena 'Lib 2' Bookcase in Iron, Brass and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, 'Lib 2' bookcase, enameled iron, brass, wood, Italy, 1955 The Lib 2 bookcase, designed by Ignazio Gardella, stands as a defining piece within the desig...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Baker Architectural Neoclassical Style Painted Library Bookcases
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of architectural painted library bookcases or display cabinets hand-crafted by Baker. Each large cabinet has an arched opening surmounted by a corniced top. The cases have...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern "Lovö" bookcase, NK, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Low pine bookcase with cabinet part, made at NK in a rustic functionalist design. Rounded corners combined with traditional design elements including a cast iron keyhole plate. The ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Walnut & Ebony Library Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This superb quality and exceptional French mid-19th-century solid walnut and ebonised three-door bibliotheque, or library bookcase, is a remarkable piece. It features a tall moulded ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Bookcases

Materials

Ebony, Oak, Walnut

Baker Furniture Style French Provincial Red Lacquered Secretary Desk with Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1970s Red lacquered carved wal...
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1970s American French Provincial Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Brass

19th century French Bookcase Mahogany
Located in MILL, NL
Insanely beautiful Louis Philippe bookcase / sideboard / display cabinet. Mahogany veneer over oak. Dates from the late 19th century. Condition is exceptionally good. All locks func...
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Late 19th Century Antique Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Osvaldo Borsani anodized aluminum, wood, and Resinflex E60 bookshelf Italy 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
The E60 bookshelf, crafted from anodized aluminum, wood, and Resinflex, is a distinguished model designed by the renowned Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Tecno in the 1950s. Minimal...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Antique "Grand Rapids, Michigan" A&C 2-Door Bookcase Stickley era- W7308
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an Antique Mission Arts & Crafts "Grand Rapids, Michigan" 2-Door Bookcase. The shelves are adjustable. The bookcase is in very good condition with the original finish and ha...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Arched Display Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Industrial Modern-inspired statement piece that combines elegance and functionality. Crafted with a sturdy wooden frame, this cabinet features an eye-catching arched design ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Italian modern blue wood bookcase by Aldo Cibic for Memphis, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern blue wood bookcase by Aldo Cibic for Memphis, 1980s Iconic bookcase with rectangular shape entirely of wood covered in blue laminate. It is composed of a single column...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Wood

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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