Bookcases
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Glass, Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rattan
Late 20th Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Bookcases
Reed
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Fir
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1820s French Antique Bookcases
Mirror, Walnut
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Oak
1970s Italian Other Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1980s Vintage Bookcases
Oak
1970s Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Wenge
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Bookcases
Brass
1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Aluminum
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
Late 20th Century Javanese Bookcases
Wood
Late 20th Century American Bookcases
Maple
1980s Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Bookcases
Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Brass
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Marble, Steel
1970s Swedish Vintage Bookcases
Oak
Late 20th Century Belgian Post-Modern Bookcases
Steel
1990s Italian Neoclassical Revival Bookcases
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1970s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rattan, Glass, Pine
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Bookcases
Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wicker
1980s Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Bookcases
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Fiberglass
1980s Regency Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
1980s Indonesian Vintage Bookcases
Wicker
Late 20th Century Spanish Bookcases
Bamboo, Wicker
1820s French Empire Antique Bookcases
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Bookcases
Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wrought Iron, Metal
1990s Italian Modern Bookcases
Plastic
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass, Stainless Steel
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Bookcases
Rattan
1970s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Plastic
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Aluminum
1980s American Futurist Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1970s American Modern Vintage Bookcases
Chrome
1980s Victorian Vintage Bookcases
Mirror, Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
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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