Bookcases
19th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 1900s American Mission Antique Bookcases
Copper
Mid-20th Century French Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Elm
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
1830s Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1950s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1880s American Eastlake Antique Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Other
2010s Italian Bookcases
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
1970s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1880s Renaissance Revival Antique Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Sheraton Bookcases
Satinwood, Walnut
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Ash
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Brass
15th Century and Earlier Dutch Mid-Century Modern Antique Bookcases
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Brass
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Aluminum
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
Late 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
19th Century French Empire Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Chrome
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Oak
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Brass
1960s Danish Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Teak
19th Century English Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Hardwood
19th Century French Antique Bookcases
Marble, Bronze
2010s Italian Bookcases
Metal
19th Century English Antique Bookcases
Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Chippendale Bookcases
Glass, Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
2010s Italian Bookcases
Wood
1960s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Brass
Late 19th Century Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
2010s North American Organic Modern Bookcases
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookcases
Elm, Paint
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Brass
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Copper
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Pine
Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
2010s Italian Bookcases
Wood
1810s English Sheraton Antique Bookcases
Fruitwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Wood
2010s French Modern Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern 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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