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Bookcases For Sale
circa 1920 Burr Walnut & Satinwood Revolving Bookcases Sheraton Revival Inlaid
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1920 Walnut & Satinwood revolving bookcase with Sheraton inlay to the top. An exceptionally we...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

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Satinwood, Walnut

Wallunit by Finn Juhl for Bovirke Denmark, 1960s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Large modular wall unit BO71 from the 1960s by Finn Juhl with a beautiful rosewood veneer with brass. The placement of the shelves and cabinet can be freely chosen. The shelf was man...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Rosewood

Luxury Hardwood Vintage Two Drawer Dwarf Library Bookcase Sideboard Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England vintage mahogany open library bookcase with twin drawers This piece is in good used condition, the drawers run ...
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20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases

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Hardwood

Pair of Swedish Bookcases
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Fabulous pair of 19th century painted bookcases, 1840. Shelf depth - 21 cm     Dimensions 55 inches (140 cms) wide 19 inches (4...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Bookcases

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Pine

Sheraton Revival Burr Elm Walnut Inlay Dwarf Library Open Bookcase Bookshelf
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for this lovely Burr Elm, Walnut inlaid, Sheraton Revival style dwarf open library bookcase A very good looking well made and decorative piece, the shelf is height adjustable and or removable so it can be adjusted to take any size books/ Each piece is in light mahogany with lovely walnut Sheraton inlay...
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20th Century English Sheraton Bookcases

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Elm, Walnut

Large 19thC French Painted Pine Glazed Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1850 Large 19thC French painted pine glazed bookcase with working keys An exceptional example (2 sections) Measures: W212 x D46 x H274 cm Base W201 x D40 x H95 cm Top W21...
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1850s French Antique Bookcases

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Pine

Edwardian Mahogany and Inlaid Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
0591 Edwardian mahogany bookcase, having figured mahogany top with satinwood crossbanded and moulded edge above crossbanded frieze and two ...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

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Mahogany

Large 19th Century Walnut Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut breakfront dwarf bookcase. The impressive raised shelved back with scroll cresting. To the large rectangular breakfront top above a single lobed freeze, drawer stamped lamb Manchester...
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19th Century British Antique Bookcases

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Walnut

Jacobean Revival Antique 1833 Dated Hand Carved English Oak Bureau Bookcase
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable, ornately carved, 1833 dated Jacobean revival Antique Library Bureau bookcase. This unit can be dismantled into a few very easy to install pieces, ideal for transport and tricky home installation...
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1830s European Jacobean Antique Bookcases

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Oak

Eclectic Office Furniture Ensemble, ca. 1920 '4 Pieces'
Located in Budapest, HU
Workingroom ensemble in Eclectic style manufactured around 1920. Stained black beech in original condition. The set consists of a bookcase with glass doors, that is supplemented by...
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1920s Hungarian Vintage Bookcases

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Glass, Beech

Antique Two Tier Hand Carved Victorian Pokerwork Oak Library Book Table Bookcase
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1880 English Victorian two tier rotating book table with pokerwork top A very good look...
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Bookcases

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Oak

Exceptional Painted Bookcase with Gold Leaf Carvings
Located in Albignasego, IT
Exceptional bookcase painted in blue and red with gold leaf carvings. Two large side pillars, with richly carved scrolls, lacquered and gilded wi...
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1810s Italian Folk Art Antique Bookcases

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Fir

Belgian Modernist Bookshelf by John Van Zeeland, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modernist Style; Modernism; Art Deco; John Van Zeeland; Belgian Design; Belgian Architecture; Listed Building; Heritage; Prové; Belgium; Avant Garde; ...
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

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Wood

Fine Mid-Century Trumeau Bar Cabinet Attr. to Paolo Buffa, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Dry bar, walnut, Italy, 1940s Elegant Italian bar cabinet in walnut and ebonized wood, inside with Mosaic mirrored glass attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1940. Lower part with two draw...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Scandinavian Wooden Bookshelf from the 1960's
Located in Paris, FR
Scandinavian bookshelf from the 1960s. It is made out of wood and a blackened tubular metal structure. It's composed of a cabinet with a glass d...
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1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Metal

Hungarian Credenza or Bookcase in Palisander Wood from Art Deco period
By Tamas Kantor
Located in Houston, TX
The signing of the agreement happened on May 11, 1914 between Odon Erody and furniture maker Tamas Kantor to order the credenza/bookcase. In the order all the qualifications, pricing...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Bookcases

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Palisander

Open Bookcase In Mahogany 19 ° Century-england
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant open bookcase in mahogany from the second half of the 19th century from England Superb large model which has two compartments which is unusual. Very beautiful carved top and ...
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19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

Vichr a Spol Art Deco Bookcase Made in 1930s Czechia
Located in Horomerice, CZ
The bookcase has been restored and refinished. It's made out of oak, chrome plated steel and glass. It was made in 1930s in Czechia by Vichr a spol. T...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

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Chrome

Vintage Hardwood Dwarf Open Libary Bookcase Cabinet
Located in GB
We are so excited to present to you this vintage mahogany dwarf bookcase. We have lightly restored this by giving it a hand clean all over, hand waxed and hand polish. Please ...
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20th Century British Bookcases

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Hardwood

Imposing William IV Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
0586 Superb William IV open bookcase in mahogany, having figured mahogany top with moulded edge above shallow frieze and three shelves, all flanked by carved pilasters with outstandi...
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19th Century English William IV Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

Flame Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th-century mahogany open bookcase, the rectangular top above aljustable shelved interior flanked by circular colums. All raised up on turned feet. Dimensions Height 37 Inches Wi...
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19th Century British Antique Bookcases

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Wood

Early 19th Century Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase with Three Shelves
Located in Sofia, BG
An early 19th century Regency period mahogany waterfall bookcase, having shaped sides and three open shelves with a large drawer beneath. England, circa 1820.
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

Dunbar Bookcase Wall Units by Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of bookcases designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960. Fully restored. Espresso stained mahogany, glass shelves, and brass details. Glass shelves can be arranged as nee...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

William and Mary Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase or Cabinet
Located in Lymington, GB
A rare William & Mary period walnut double-dome bureau bookcase / cabinet. Circa 1685. Of compact size and proportions. In excellent overall condition with old, waxed, well-patinated surfaces of very good color. This bureau bookcase, or cabinet, divides into three separate sections (which helps date it to the last quarter of the 17th century). The bold double-dome pediment and cross-grain mouldings are typical of this period, and are repeated in the side returns. The book-matched, hand-cut veneers are well figured throughout, and are contained within herringbone lines. The bookcase section has candle slides, contains shelves and fitted drawers. Gilded finials are later. The centre section with a quarter-veneered fall reveals a fitted interior, concealed well and a secret compartment. The writing section is raised on a three-drawer base with an unusual and boldly-arcaded apron, in turn raised on its apparently original walnut bun feet. The drawer dividers are faced with cross-grain walnut ‘D’ mouldings. The brass engraved mounts are correct for period but not original, however the locks and hinges are. It is unusual to encounter these early bookcases / cabinets constructed in three stages; an indication of a transition taking place from the 17th into the 18th century. This is a fine, rare and sophisticated piece of late-17th century walnut furniture...
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17th Century English William and Mary Antique Bookcases

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Walnut

Regency Bookcase, James Winter & Sons
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4749, exceptional Regency rosewood bookcase, having adjustable leather top with removable book holder above 2 panelled and arched sections and 2 open sections, each with 2 height a...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Bookcases

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Rosewood

Lovely Musically Inspired French Walnut Étagère Bookcase Whatnot Bergere Rattan
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1880 French walnut étagère musically inspired rattan stand or bookcase A very unique and decorative piece of furniture. Étagère’s are similar to whatnots, you can use them for just about anything your imagination can think of. This one has a complete walnut frame, all the original bergere rattan is in place and undamaged, the sides and top back look like musical harps...
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1880s French Victorian Antique Bookcases

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Walnut

Mid-19th Century French Fruitwood Buffet Deux Corps with Bonnet Top and Fluting
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-19th century French fruitwood buffet deux corps with bonnet top and fluting detail.   
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Bookcases

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Fruitwood

Late Regency Bird’s-Eye Maple Cylindrical Open Bookcase Attributed to Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Regency bird’s-eye maple cylindrical open bookcase attributed to Gillows, the circular leather-inset top above four sections divided by panelled uprights, each with two adjust...
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1820s English Regency Antique Bookcases

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Birdseye Maple

White Vintage Chrome Bauhaus Bookcase Manufactured by Vichr and Spol, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
20th century Art Deco Bauhause display bookcase Completely restored. Material: Chrome-plated steel and lacquered wood Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939. Maker: Vichr and Spol...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Bookcases

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Italian Gilt Aluminum and Smoked Glass Shelves Étagère, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian gilt aluminum étagère or bookcase with smoked glass shelves. The central part of the bookcase is equipped with a compartment accessible by a smoked glass ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Aluminum

Important Gothic Pugin Style Victorian Walnut Dwarf Open Bookcase
By Pugin
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very well made Gothic Pugin style very large dwarf open bookcase A very good looking and well made piece, the sh...
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19th Century English Gothic Antique Bookcases

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Walnut

Custom Built Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning custom built architectural bookcase with broken pediment. Can be made to your specific dimensions and paint color. Dimensions: 110 inches (279 cms) wide 19 inches (48...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Bookcases

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Pine

19th Century George III Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany bureau bookcase. Having two glazed doors in the top, both opening to reveal adjustable shelves. Below this is the bureau section, with ...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

Large French Carved and Painted Wood Display and Storage Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large French carved and painted wood display and storage cabinet from the mid-20th century. This vintage French buffet à deux-corps (whic...
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Mid-20th Century French Bookcases

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Metal, Wire

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning quality 18th century, George III period mahogany bureau bookcase retaining the original patina. Well proportioned mahogany bookcase with moulded cornice above a pair of as...
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Bookcases

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Brass

Bookcase in Brazilian Wood
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
We work with artisans who masterfully restore typical pieces from each period of our history, valuing their different preservation techniques. Teamwork has built this pioneering comp...
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1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Wood

Napoleon III Kingwood Freestanding Open Bookcase
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Napoleon III kingwood freestanding open bookcase, of oval form with four angled, fluted pilasters, the top and three shelves covered with tooled green leather, applied with moulded...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Bookcases

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Kingwood

20th Century Louis XIV Style French Bibliotheque Bookcase
Located in Berlin, DE
Imposing French Bibliotheque in Louis 14th style Solid beechwood, ebonized. Highly right angled body flanked with figures in the form of feminine masks on ...
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20th Century Louis XIV Bookcases

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Brass

Early 19th Century Regency Estate Cabinet
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century Regency mahogany estate cabinet, the stepped moulded cornice with beading surmounted with pierced broken swan neck pediment raised over two period bevel mirrored d...
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Early 19th Century Irish Regency Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

Neo Renaissance Bookcase
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Manufactured in the southeastern part of the old Austro-Hungarian Empire, private estate Romania. Veneer restored and repolished. First used by Count Zelenski, Neudorf (Romania) unti...
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19th Century Antique Bookcases

Pair of Napoleon III Kingwood Freestanding Open Bookcases
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of Napoleon III kingwood freestanding open bookcases, each of oval form with four angled, fluted pilasters, the top and three shelves covered with tooled black leather, applie...
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1880s French Antique Bookcases

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Kingwood

Oak Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Bookcase, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak base with original patinated brass handles and hinges. Six original wooden sh...
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Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases

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Brass

19th century Swedish Display Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century large Swedish painted glazed bookcase/display cabinet with double tall doors and glazed panels raised on short tapered carved feet. Stockholm, Sweden ca. 1880
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19th Century Swedish Antique Bookcases

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Bronze

Monumental Oak Glazed Haberdashery Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 Monumental Oak Glazed Haberdashery Bookcase Cabinet Provenance: St James's, London. An exceptional example sku 1788B Base W332 x D47 x H94 cm Top W334 x D37 x H216 cm Toge...
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19th Century Antique Bookcases

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Oak

Skønvirke Cabinet, Martin Nyrop, Denmark, 1905
Located in London, GB
A free-standing cabinet or bookshelf designed by architect Martin Nyrop and made by Rudolph Rasmussen before 1905. The cupboard until recently was part of Copenhagen City Hall, the ...
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Early 1900s Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases

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Pine

Carlo Scarpa for Bernini '795' Library in Walnut and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Scarpa for Bernini, library or wall unit, model '795', walnut, metal, Italy, design 1935, edition made in 1980s Stunning library designed by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini. This wal...
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1930s Italian Vintage Bookcases

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Metal

Italian Midcentury Franco Albini's 'LB7' Ceiling-Mounted Bookcase, circa 1960
Located in Traversetolo, IT
The iconic ceiling-mounted bookcase model 'LB7', designed by the renowned designer Franco Albini around 1960, represents a unique example of refined and functional design. This innov...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique English Oak Large Revolving Bookcase Colman's Mustard Family Provenance
Located in Norwich, GB
Superb 19th century large oak revolving bookcase with drawer. English - Circa 1870. Colman's Mustard Family Provenance. Labelled. The bookcase is of very good quality. A beautiful...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases

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Oak

Black Lacquer Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in North York, ON
This stunning piece is expertly crafted and made in the USA, ensuring the highest quality and attention to detail. Drawing inspiration from iconic Chinoiserie style, this bookcase ex...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Bookcases

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Metal

Vintage 1960s Teak Bookshelf with Multi-Color Finish – Fully Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the timeless charm of our fully restored vintage mid-century modern bookshelf, crafted from high-quality teak in the 1960s. This piece features a stunning walnut, white, and...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Wood, Mahogany, Plywood, Lacquer

Set of Twelve Modular Bookcases by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Dallas, TX
A large twelve piece modular bookcase designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Solid teak construction with finger joints and adjustable shelves with hidden hardware. Eac...
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1950s Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Post modern Memphis style bookcase, Netherlands 1970s
Located in ECHT, NL
1970s Post modern modular shelving units. Designed in the manner of the Memphis group and the Bauhaus movement. It has a red lacquered steel frame with MDF shelves. The bottom shelve...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Vintage Rattan Boho Chic Bookcase, Cabinet with doors Ca. 1970s
Located in Schagen, NL
Rattan/Wicker and Cane Bookcase/Cabinet from the late 20th Century. The shelf inside, which was probably placed by former owners, is missing but easy to replace if needed. The piece...
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Late 20th Century European Bohemian Bookcases

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Wicker, Rattan

Late Victorian Bookcase
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This beautiful Victorian cabinet captures the essence of a bygone era with its intricate woodwork and original glass features, showcasing the craftsmanship that defined the period. I...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Bookcases

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Oak

Victorian Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Mahogany Cabinet with Original Glass, Circa 1920s Step back in time with this charming mahogany cabinet dating back to the 1920s. Adorned with original glass, it adds a touch of vin...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Late Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

B&B Italia By Naoto Fukasawa "X" Storage Bookshelf In White Corian
Located in London, GB
Created by Naoto Fukasawa in 2006 for B&B Italia, the 'X' shelf storage unit is composed by sloping shelves and interior panels which are characterised by numerous intersecting lines...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases

Materials

Corian

Pair of Narrow Painted Bookcases
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good pair of early 19th C English narrow painted pine bookcases. 1820. Reference: 8384 Dimensions 37 inches (94 cms) Wide 18 inches (46 cms) Deep 96 inches (244 cms) High
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19th Century English George III Antique Bookcases

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Pine

Mogens Koch Pair of Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch pair of bookcases in mahogany. Executed by Rud Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Mahogany

Vintage, New and Antique Bookcases

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 objects, 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 antique 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. Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, a bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover. 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. 

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