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Romweber French Regency Louis XVI Burled Walnut Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Regency Louis XVI style breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Walnut case, with beautiful burled walnut front, mulli...
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1920s American Louis XVI Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Antique Arts and Crafts Oak 5-Shelf Bookcase with Stained Glass Doors
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique Arts and Crafts Oak 5-Shelf Bookcase with Stained Glass Doors with Locking Key A tall, upright cabinet constructed from oak wood, exhibiting a rich, medium-brown finish with...
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1970s Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases

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Art Glass, Oak

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

Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque by Hirler of Alsace
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque by Hirler of Alsace is a remarkable example of the revival of classic styles that has occurred dozens of times since the days ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases

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Brass

Large Antique George III Quality Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase 238 x 286 x 62 cm
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large Antique George III quality mahogany breakfront bookcase having a swan neck pediment above a dental moulded cornice above four quality figured mahogany glazed doors. The doors o...
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19th Century English George III Antique Bookcases

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Other

English Painted Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 19th century English painted breakfront bookcase. Good carved decoration and astragal glazing. Fitted with adjustable shelving. 1830. Code: 8693 Dimensions: W: 81.5...
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19th Century English William IV Antique Bookcases

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Oak, Pine

Jacques Lucite and Brass Étagère
Located in New York, NY
Clearly cool. Our Jacques collection is the perfect blend of simplicity and glamour, modern and traditional. Shown in crystal clear Lucite with brushed brass. Also available in moody...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases

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Brass

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

MDF Italia Random Canaletto Walnut Bookcase by Neuland Industriedesign in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Random Wood 5C, libreria 5 campate L81,6 noce canaletto. RANDOM WOOD 5C, BOOKCASE 5 MODULES L81,6 CANALETTO WALNUT. USA VERSION Each book case is 81.6cm W F012101 F135 The iconi...
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2010s Italian Bookcases

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Wood, Walnut

Burled Penhurst Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
The Niagara Furniture Burled Penhurst Bookcase has a burled veneer top which is banded and supported by a burled cornice that is both beautiful and adds a sense of depth to the upper...
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2010s Chippendale Bookcases

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Wood

French Provincial Waxed Pine Bookcase Display Cabinet Cupboard
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRENCH WAXED PINE DISPLAY CABINET OR CUPBOARD Circa mid-to-late 19th century Item # 306REP14A A delightful French Provincial cabinet of the 19th century, it features a positively g...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bookcases

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Magnets

Globe Wernicke Waterfall Bookcase In Light Oak - 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
exceptional set of three Globe Wernicke London oak bookcases from the end of the 19th century - Early 20th century from England rare bookcase called waterfall since the elements hav...
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19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Bookcases

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Oak

Industrial Congresso Bookcase in Red Steel by Lips Vago
Located in London, London
'Congresso' shelving unit by Lips Vago. In red lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s. With adjustable shelves. One available in red and a further five in different colours. Please see additi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Steel

Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Substantial 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 cons...
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Pine

Circa 1860 Napoleon III French Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 Napoleon III cabinet bookcase, French. Outset columns flank double glazed doors enclosing velvet lined shelves - 3 levels for books, accessories, etc. Burl walnut & ebony ...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Bookcases

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Brass

Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 1 bay shelving system model Cado with back panel. This is a original vinta...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Oak

Antique Gunn Arts & Crafts Five 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 Gunn Arts & Crafts Five Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase with Pull Out Glass Doors and Rais...
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Early 20th Century Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Vintage Mahogany Globe Wernicke Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
A Vintage Mahogany Globe Wernicke Bookcase – the perfect addition to any home or office space! Crafted from high-quality mahogany wood, this bookcase is about 100 years old but still...
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1930s American Industrial Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

French Reproduction Walnut Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This classically designed breakfront bibliotheque was custom made with beautiful walnut veneer. The center of the bookcase has two glass panele...
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20th Century French Other Bookcases

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Brass

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

Midcentury Freestanding Bookcase in Teak by Kurt Østervig, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Bookcase in teak designed by Kurt Østervig M.A.A. for K.P furniture in 1960s. Made in Denmark, great condition.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

19th Century English Regency Style Rosewood Bookcase/Cabinet with Gilt Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
Regency style rosewood bookcase with gilt and ebonized accents, grillwork cabinet doors above and curtained doors hiding six (6) interior drawers below, 19th century England.
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19th Century English Regency Antique Bookcases

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Rosewood

Pierre Balmain Vintage Bookcase in Wood and Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous vintage wooden bookcase designed by Pierre Balmain in the 80s, fine French craftsmanship. The vintage bookcase is totally made of wood and has a rectangular shape. It is composed of two showcases in both extreme sides: on the right the smaller showcase has one door, while on the left it has double doors. The larger display case...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Glass, Wood

Shelf Unit by Carlo de Carli, 70s
Located in Medesano, Parma
Introducing this stunning White Lacquered Wooden Shelf Unit and Library created by the legendary Italian architect and designer Carlo de Carli at the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Thi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Wood

Kartell Medium Bookworm Bookcase in Aluminum by Ron Arad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An artist's creativity combined with a great company’s technology results in to a bookcase design of Industrial scale that can rightfully be considered the world’s most daring and re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

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Plastic

A Very Fine 19th Century Irish Bookcase after Williams and Gibton
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th Century Irish mahogany two door floor bookcase in the manner of 'Williams and Gibton'. This fabulous piece is of exceptional quality and stunningly hand carved with...
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19th Century Irish Antique Bookcases

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Brass

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH MOS Bookcase in Wood with Brass Feet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
MOS is the family of storage units designed by GamFratesi with console, bookcase and side table, which can also be used as a bedside table, that incorporates the style of the bench o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Bookcases

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Wood

19th-century open bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th-century open bookcase, the rectangular well-figured top with raised gallery, above a moulded frieze supported on capped columns. Enclosing the fixed shelved interior, all raised...
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19th Century British Antique Bookcases

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Wood

Ate van Apeldoorn Pine Bookshelf with Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome and functional pine bookshelf with cabinet, designed by Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem, Netherlands, circa 1970s. A great example of Dutch Mid-Century craftsmanship...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Pine

Industrial Congresso Bookcase in Blue Steel by Lips Vago, Three Available
Located in London, London
'Congresso' shelving unit by Lips Vago. In blue lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s. With adjustable shelves. Three available in blue and a further four in different colours. Please see ad...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Steel

Scandinavian Paint Decorated Bookcase with Lower Cabinet
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Very rare and interesting paint decorated bookcase with cabinet below and shelves above. Early 19th century or late 18th. Original lock and key and early paint. A very useful proport...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Bookcases

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Wood

Vintage Industrial 3 Shelf Brushed Metal Barrister Bookshelf
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage industrial barrister bookshelf. This is a super cool vintage industrial piece feature a raw metal construction. Its matte finish is a gr...
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20th Century Unknown Industrial Bookcases

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Metal

Stickley Georgian Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1980s Carved flame mahogany, with mullioned glass ...
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1980s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Marlena Small Bookcase
Located in Paris, FR
Bookcase Marlena Small with all structure in clear glass. Also available in smocked glass, on request.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases

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Glass

Alias 210 Bookchair Bookcase with Chair in White Lacquered MDF by Sou Fujimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 210 Bookchair Bookcase with Chair in White Lacquered MDF by Sou Fujimoto Bookcase with structure and tops made of white (V001) lacquered MDF. Extractable seat in the same finish. One of the best-known Japanese architects today, Sou Fujimoto (1971) graduated from the Faculty of Engineering at Tokyo University with a degree in architecture. Fujimoto rose to fame a few years later after winning the Architectural Review Awards prize for emerging personalities in the world of architecture for three years in a row. Fujimoto says that, into the complexity of the natural environment, “we inject our human sense of order (and vice versa), carrying forward a new definition of space which responds to the changing times”. In 2012 Fujimoto was a member of the team winning the Golden Lion at the Architecture Exhibition...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases

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Aluminum

Cartesia Freestanding Bookcase
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by Franco Poli exclusively for Morelato, this unique bookcase is part of the Cartesia collection, composed of perfect objects suitable for any décor. This freestanding bookcase...
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2010s Italian Bookcases

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Wood

Mid-Century Verner Panton Pantonova Wire Cube for Fritz Hansen (Two Left)
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare Mid-Century Verner Panton Pantonova wire cube for Fritz Hansen. They can be used as a stool or side table. Multiples can be configured into a ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Steel, Chrome

1990s Acrylic Resin and Steel “One” Wall Unit by Piero Lissoni for Kartell
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1990s Piero Lissoni’s innovative solution for organizing. Made in Italy. The core element of the One is a container of parallel pipes made of PMMA. Two of the base elements are fitte...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Metal

English Mahogany Secretary With Mirrored Bookcase. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany secretary with mirrored bookcase. Secretary has a upper case broken pediment top with dental molding, original mirrored doors, c...
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1780s English George III Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

7' Wide Antique Museum Bookcase, Glazed Library Cabinet, Early Victorian, C.1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a 7' 4'' wide antique museum bookcase. An English, mahogany glazed library cabinet, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840. Excepti...
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Bookcases

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Wood

Danish Teak Tambour Doors Long Credenza Dresser Server with Glass Doors Hutch
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern finished back teak long credenza with sliding glass doors hutch.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Glass, Teak

Mid Century Modern Chrome and Glass Etagere
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Introduce the timeless elegance of the Mid Century era to your space with this Mid Century Modern Chrome Glass Etagere. Featuring a minimalist chrome frame and multiple glass shelves...
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1980s American Vintage Bookcases

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Glass

Small revolver bookcase
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Small art deco revolver bookcase in very nice original condition.
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

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Beech

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

Antique C1910 Fine Quality Mahogany Glazed Bookcase Adjustable Display Shelves
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique C1910 Fine Quality Mahogany Astral Glazed Bookcase – Adjustable Display Shelves – Elegant Gothic Arch Design This fine quality Antique C1910 Mahogany Astral Glazed Bookcase ...
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1910s Vintage Bookcases

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Wood

Pair of Monumental Regency Oval Astral Glazed Mahogany Library Bookcases, c.1810
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
An extraordinary near pair of oversized Regency astral glazed library bookcases c.1810. Demonstrating a remarkable pair of full-length oval astragal glazed doors to each - with car...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany, Pine

French Louis XVI Style Bookcase/China Cabinet, Ebonized Mahogany with Brass Trim
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a perfect example of Classic French Louis XVI design and available in your specific dimensions and finishes. Our Old Plank Workshop will build to suit, the old fashion way, b...
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2010s American Louis XVI Bookcases

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Bronze

19thC English Mahogany Glazed Display Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 19thC English Mahogany Glazed Display Cabinet sku 1951 W128 x D35 x H228 cm Internal shelf depth 28 cm Weight 100 kg
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19th Century Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

18th Century Hand Painted Venetian Style Electric Blue Pesaro Secretary
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Capsule Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our brand new Electric Blue Pesaro Secretary with palms decor in gold-leaf. In collaboration with Damonte & Lacarrieu...
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2010s Italian Other Bookcases

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Wood

DeCastelli Celato 45 Cabinet in Brass by R & D De Castelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Celato is a reference to what is concealed to keep a memory intact; it’s an archetype in which beauty is revealed in stages. A monolithic appearance makes Celato a contemporary menhi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

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Stainless Steel

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

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Wood

Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood bookcase/cabinet, circa 1960's. Tapered bookshelf with 3 height adjustable shelves. Sliding door cabinet with adjustable shelf. Airy floating base with tapered legs. Unrest...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Rosewood

Regency breakfront side cabinet attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine Regency breakfront side cabinet attributed to Gillows of Lancaster in well figured rosewood veneer. The cabinet displays several typical Gillows design features including the ...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Bookcases

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Rosewood

Small Penhurst Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
This is Niagara Furnitures’ Small Penhurst Mahogany Bookcase. The figural mahogany cornice is beautiful and adds a sense of depth to t...
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2010s Chippendale Bookcases

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Mahogany

Bookshelf Books in Solid Walnut Wood
Located in Paris, FR
Bookshelf books all in solid walnut wood. the third shelf from the bottom is wider. Also available with all shelves at the same size, on request. L 3...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases

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Wood, Walnut

English Chippendale Mahogany Broken Arch Cornice Breakfront / Bookcase, C. 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany breakfront / bookcase with a broken arch pediment dentil molding cornice, flanking upper case hinged glass doors with decorative foliage mullions and adj...
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1780s English Chippendale Antique Bookcases

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Brass

Regency Design Robert Adams Revolving Drum Bookcase With Floral Motiffs
By Robert Adams 1
Located in Reading, Berkshire
In The Manner of Robert Adam, A Revolving Drum Bookcase, 20th Century, the crossbanded top and side panels painted with floral and foliate festoons and musical instruments. Very hea...
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20th Century English Adam Style Bookcases

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Mahogany

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

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

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Walnut

Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period bookcase cabinet or display cabinet In the manner of Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with glass front ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

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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