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Bookcases For Sale
Feal Italian Wall Unit in Anodized Aluminum and Mahogany
By Feal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Feal (Fonderie Elettriche Alluminio e Lega), model ‘S2’ wall units, mahogany, anodized aluminum, Italy, 1950s
Both aesthetics and functionality comes into play in this bookcase she...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Urio Wall System by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma, Italy, 1957
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Urio wall system in palisander wood designed in 1957 by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, Italy. Different elements including shelves, desk, chest of drawers a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Bookcase, 1880s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Eastlake Victorian bookcase
In the manner of Herter Brothers
USA, Circa 1880s
Carved walnut, with glass front doors, and original brass hardware.
Measures:...
Category
1880s American Eastlake Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Galerie L'Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Galerie l'Orme, modular wall unit, elm, France, 1970s
Dazzling French modular wall unit manufactured by Galerie l'Orme in Paris. Executed in solid elm, this modular piece exhibits a...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Set of 5 Strut Shelves from Souda, 84in, Black and Walnut, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This includes 5 84" Shelves & 15 Brackets. This shelving system is really easy to customize: we offer multiple wood finishes, bracket finishes, and we can adjust the length on a per ...
Category
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Steel
Early 19th century antique French country Cherrywood cabinet/bookcase
Located in Allentown, PA
This is an early 19th century handmade French country Cherrywood cabinet/bookcase. This cabinet has a beautiful amber patina to the Cherrywood and features as original pewter hardwar...
Category
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Tall Early 19th Century French Painted Glazed Bibliothèque, Bookcase
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A tall early 19th century french painted glazed Bibliothèque - bookcase. Of tall and slender proportions. Displaying a pair of glazed doors over a pair of arched panel doors opening ...
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
English George III Style Book/Display Cabinet
Located in Wilson, NC
English George III Style Book/Display Cabinet has the original broken arch cornice that has carved egg and dart molding. The doors have cross ...
Category
1920s English George III Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Mahogany bookcase by Mogens Koch
Located in PARIS, FR
Solid mahogany bookcases designed by Mogens Koch in the 1930s and produced by the Rud publishing house . Rasmussen in Denmark. This piece of furniture is part of the tradition of fun...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Oak and Brass Bookcase Shelving with Credenza by Amuneal
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Oak and Brass Bookcase Shelving with Credenza is the single bay version of Amuneal’s collector’s shelving unit featuring solid machined brass fitti...
Category
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Kittinger Williamsburg Adaptation Mahogany Two Piece Secretary Desk / Bookcase
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a two piece mahogany blind door secretary desk / bookcase in the Chippendale style by Kittinger from their Williamsburg Adaptati...
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Serpentine Display Armoire ~ Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Serpentine Display Armoire ~ Bookcase is an amazing example of expert craftsmanship and design! The casework features serpentine sides, a boldly ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
English Style Antique Revolving Bookcase/ Shelf Stained Mahogany
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Step into the charm of English antiquity with this exquisite revolving bookcase/shelf, exquisitely crafted in stained mahogany wood. The rich, warm tones of the wood evoke a sense of...
Category
1890s English Edwardian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th c. English Painted Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good English open bookcase cabinet in original mustard paint, the waterfall scalloped sides with two hanging shelves, the lower cabinet having two paneled doors, the whole with origi...
Category
1840s English William IV Antique Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Georgian Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet Glazed 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Georgian revival mahogany glazed bookcase.
This bookcase is raised upon cabriole legs.
Circa 1860 The bookcase features 2 astragal glazed doors which open to reveal 5 adjustable shel...
Category
1860s Georgian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Globe Wernicke corner bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique mahogany Globe Wernicke bookcase in a corner unit. Completely in perfect condition.
Consisting of 20 stackable parts including 3 feet and 3 shades.
Corner units are...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique revolving bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful and very solid large oak revolving bookcase in completely original and good condition. Revolving bookcase with cast iron base. Standing on porcelain wheels. Beautiful and f...
Category
1890s British Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Lawyers Secretary Desk Bookcase
By Macey Co.
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Antique William IV Mahogany Glazed Bureau Bookcase, circa 1835
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality William IV mahogany glazed bureau bookcase, circa 1835, 19th century.
We have a key for the bookcase and a small internal door on...
Category
1830s William IV Antique Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Large 19thC English Mahogany Glazed Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890
Large 19thC English Mahogany Glazed Bookcase
sku 1818
Base W217 x D49 x H82 cm
Top W220 x D35 x H167 cm
Together W220 x D49 x H249 cm
Weight 155 kg
Category
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
California Modern Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase Room Divider by Lou Hodges, 1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 80's light blue cerused oak modular wall bookcase, which is finished on the back so can also be used as a floating room divider, is by Lou Hodges and was designed and produced i...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Oak
American Mid-Century Plywood Étagère
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century blond plywood "ZigZag" etagere shelf unit with geometric design pigeon holes of various shapes.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Mid Century Walnut 3 Tier Bookcase
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Mid Century Walnut 3 Tier Bookcase
This bookcase measures: 48 wide x 12 deep x 29 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting stud...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
1960s Open Bookcase with Chest of Drawers by Vittorio Dassi for G. Cecchini & C.
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1960s Open Bookcase with Chest of Drawers by Vittorio Dassi for G. Cecchini and C in Massive and Veneered Teak. Polished brass accessories and lacquered metal legs
Vittorio Dassi
Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Pair Regency Open Bookcases in Walnut Open Front Bookcase
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of Regency Sheraton style open front bookcase in burl walnut
Tall and thin so elegant design to this piece
We can also split the pair up if you are looking for a single...
Category
1980s Regency Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Partial Ebonized Mahogany Low Bookcase
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-20th Century Partial Ebonized Mahogany Low Bookcase. Measures 22.5" in width, 9.5" in depth and 31" in height. Shelves height is 12".
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Danish Modern Tall Teak & Beech Bookcase/Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish bookcase/cabinet, circa 1960's. Highly functional design combines: bank of drawers, locking double door cabinet, slide-out desk and open bookshelf with mini chest of draw...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Beech, Teak
Midcentury Italian Modular Book Case, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Remarkable bookcase with steel and brass details.
Composed by two modules with 4 shelves, 3 drawers, 2 cabinets with doors and 1 cabinet with a folding writing table...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
Broken arched triangular stepped cornice above a pair of doors with arched mullions flanked by another shorter conforming pair, the base with a pair of panelled doors flanked by a narrower pair, plinth base. Provenance: Hyde Park Antiques...
Category
1760s British George III Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Model No. 26 Teak Sideboard and Bookcase by Hundevad & Co, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish Design
Introducing the Hundevad No. 26 bookcase with a seperate small sideboard underneath, a stunning example of midcentury modern Danish design. This unique piece combines a...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Danish Bookcase w/ Storage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century modern standing bookcase features adjustable shelves, drawers, and drop front cabinet storage.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Newly Refinished- Milo Baughman Walnut Credenza/Bookcase for Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Monumental English 19th C Ironmongers Pine Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890
Monumental English 19th C ironmongers pine bookcase cabinet
Excellent scale and form
sku 1011
Measures: W 312 x D 56 x H 168 cm.
Category
1880s English Antique Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Cupboard Bookcase
Located in London, England
Cupboard base with single door glazed bookcase top in original paint finish.
Category
1860s Antique Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Mid 20th Century French Provincial Style Walnut Narrow Bookcase
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century French Provincial Style Walnut finish Narrow Bookcase. Measures 23.5" in width l, 13.75" in depth and 72" height. Shelves clearance is 13.75"
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Morris & Co. Fine Mahogany Glazed Bookcase Designed by George W Jack
Located in London, GB
Morris & Co. A fine mahogany glazed breakfront bookcase designed by George Jack of exceptional quality typical to all Morris & Co furniture. With upper and lower central glazed secti...
Category
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Pair of Neoclassical Style X Form Support Etageres
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome pair of well made and sturdy open Etageres in the neoclassical style. Each with an openwork 3/4 gallery on top, carved frame, four shelves, and...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Skovby Danish Modern Rosewood Lighted Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1970s
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish mid-century Danish Modern lighted bookcase or display cabinet
By Skovby Møbelfabrik
Denmark, Circa 1970s
Rosewood, with glass front doors, glass shelves, and b...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Antique Shaw Walker Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcases, Pair
By Shaw Walker
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Arts & Crafts four-stack barrister bookcases
By Shaw Walker
USA, Circa 1920s
Mahogany, with glass front doors and brass hardware.
Measures: 34"W x 11.2...
Category
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Walnut Faux Bamboo Glazed Display Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Mid 20thC
Pair Walnut Chippendale Influenced Faux Bamboo Glazed Display Cabinets
Excellent quality and form
Price is each x 1 left
sku 1193
W90 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Walnut
Carlton Library Bookcase by Ettore Sottsass - Memphis Milano
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
The Carlton Library, an iconic Memphis creation, was designed in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass. Despite its unstructured appearance, this imposing colorful totem is cleverly balanced and c...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Laminate
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts bookcase cabinet
In the manner of Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1920s
Oak, with glass front door. Cabinet locks, and key is included.
M...
Category
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Modern Bookcase from "Fancy-Routine" Collection by Supaform
By Supaform
Located in Florence, IT
This piece is part of Sight Unseen’s 2020 offsite offline coverage.
Supaform’s latest collection, a shelf, chair, coffee table, bench, and lamp called Fancy-Routine and debuting at ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Bookcases
Materials
Cut Steel
English Mahogany Glass Front & Oval Inlaid Breakfront, circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany breakfront with carved dental molding cornice, four upper case glass doors with arched serpentine mullions, adjustable interior shelving, flanking lower case oval in...
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Rossana Orlandi Aqua Shelf B in Mirrored Gold by Francesco Messina for Cypraea
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by Francesco Maria Messina
The collection is characterized by the use of two materials and two textures that are brought together to create a dialogue, mirroring the rela...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mauritian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Välipala bookcase by Carl Gustaf Hiort for Mikko Nupponen, Finland 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A stunning example of Scandinavian modernism, this ‘Välipala’ bookcase, designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort for Mikko Nupponen in the 1950s, embodies both functionality and sculptural beau...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Teak, Lacquer
New English Made Chippendale Style Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, In Stock
Located in North Salem, NY
New Wood & Hogan Mahogany English-made breakfront bookcase in the manner of Thomas Chippendale. This piece truly reflects the superior craftsmanship of a highly skilled cabinet maker...
Category
18th Century English Chippendale Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Large Art Deco Cerused Oak Display Cabinet Bookcase circa 1940
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ART DECO CERUSED AND EBONIZED OAK DISPLAY CABINET WITH FLANKING BLIND BOOKSHELVES
Probably German, as the locks are of German origin executed circa 1940 with chromed steel accents throughout
Item # 401QGP02S
A fabulous Art Deco era display cabinet, the substantial case piece features a glazed central door flanked by two blind-doors on either side. These open to reveal an adjustably shelved interior, the oak bars on the side allowing the 3/8" thick glass shelves to be flexibly changed to suit the books stored within. The central door features a chromed rim around the glass door that cohesively ties in with the chrome-plated keyhole escutcheons and the chrome base molding on the bottom of the cabinet.
It was probably made in Germany, as one of the locks bears markings of German manufacture, though the craftsman may have simply had a preference for this locking mechanism and imported it. Note the high-grade of cabinet work throughout - all surfaces have been carefully veneered with a cerused and ebonized oak, the interior of the center display area with a red-stained cerused oak and the interior of each flanking cabinet space lined with mahogany veneers. Importantly, despite the incredibly spacious proportions, the entire cabinet can be disassembled for safe transport. The top is removed with bolts on the inside corners...
Category
20th Century European Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A statement French bibliotheque in the Louis XVI Style made of richly toned mahogany and brass details. This case piece is topped with a demilune pediment and 4 decorative finials. T...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Rare Streamline Art Deco Tiger Ebony Wood Book Shelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Custom-Made Streamline Art Deco Tiger Ebony Book Shelf showcases luxurious craftsmanship with its sleek, streamlined design. Made with an exotic Madagascar Tiger Ebony veneer, i...
Category
1930s American Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Ebony
Dany Bookshelves by WM Metal Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Dany Bookshelves by WM Metal Design
Dimensions: D 35 x W 135 x H 230 cm.
Materials: Aluminum.
Entirely made of aluminum with a gold finish, the Dany ...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood bookcase, circa 1960's. Sleek, low profile bookcase with bookmatched veneer, splayed tapered legs and 2 adjustable shelves.
Unrestored ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Harth Bookshelves in Solid Mahogany Wood in Black Lacquered Finish
Located in Paris, FR
Bookshelves Harth with structure in solid mahogany
wood, with piano black lacquered finish. With 4 shelves.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Barley Twist Five Tier Graduated Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century five tier graduated etagere / shelf with barley twist legs topped with hand carved finials. Each shelf is backed with carved stop.
Category
19th Century English Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Moveis Cimo, Bookcase/ Vitrine, c. 1960, Brazilian Design
By Moveis Cimo
Located in PARIS, FR
Wooden bookcase by Imbuia's wood, an exotic species of Brazil very appreciated for its warm natural hue and the finesse of its grain. This room has two sliding doors in Imporia wood ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Richard Watson Wall-Mounted Shelves in Walnut, Customizable, Organic Modern
Located in Brookline, MA
Richard Watson wall-mounted bookshelves are designed to appear as though they are floating on the wall. They are mounted with a minimal cleat system that conceals any mounting hardware, allowing the form of the shelves to be uninterrupted. The sculptural divides...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Antique Georgian Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Antique George III Secretaire Bookcase
A good George III secretaire bookcase in mahogany with a burr yew wood interior - attractive glazing bars and original tall splay feet
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1790s English George III Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
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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