Bookcases
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1950s English Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1910s American Renaissance Revival Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Bookcases
Mahogany, Satinwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Bamboo
Late 19th Century French Country Antique Bookcases
Wire
Late 19th Century French Country Antique Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bookcases
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Walnut
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak, Glass
Mid-19th Century French Antique Bookcases
Oak
1990s American Shaker Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Aluminum
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Mahogany, Glass
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Plastic
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Brass
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Modern Bookcases
Metal
Early 20th Century Bookcases
Pine
Mid-20th Century French Country Bookcases
Metal
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1850s Empire Revival Antique Bookcases
Wood
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Bookcases
Kingwood
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak, Glass
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Hardwood
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Oak
20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Metal
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Hardwood
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Mahogany, Oak
Early 1900s American Mission Antique Bookcases
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bookcases
Steel
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bookcases
Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Bookcases
Wood
1920s French Vintage Bookcases
Wood
19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
1960s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood, Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Bookcases
Glass, Oak
18th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Bookcases
Mahogany
2010s Italian Bookcases
Wood
1950s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Early 2000s American Georgian Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Pine
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Bookcases
Leather, Oak
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
1890s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Plastic
Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Bookcases
Wire
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Mid-19th Century French Antique Bookcases
Ebony, Oak, Walnut
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Bookcases
Crystal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
Late 19th Century Burmese British Colonial Antique Bookcases
Glass, Hardwood
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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