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Bookcases For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1920s
Oak Library Book Stand
Located in Wilson, NC
Antique Regency oak library book stand with two small drawer spaces. Drawers are missing. Scalloped edges on top right and left and two lower shelf display...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
19th Century Miniature Wooden Bookcase
Located in Delft, NL
A 19th century miniature wooden bookcase
An oak miniature bookcase, raised on plinth and 2 charming shelves. (2 loose shelves) Decorated at the fron...
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
1920s Console Cabinet Record Holder Art Decò in Briar, by Piero Bottoni
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Cabinet console style "Rationalism" , by Piero Bottoni for Meroni & Fossati, in briar of walnut with murano glass handle.
Cabinet dimensions: Height 77 c...
Category
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Large Neoclassical-style Painted Library Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
An impressive 19th-century library cabinet featuring a two-door lower section and a spacious upper section with four adjustable shelves. Designed in the Neoclassical style, the cabin...
Category
19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Mahogany library bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large mahogany library bookcase the moulded cornice above three bays of adjustable shelves. The base section having three panelled doors opening to reveal futher sheliving with unusu...
Category
19th Century British Antique Bookcases
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Marble Top Vitrine / Bookcase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 19th century French Louis XVI style Mahogany with brass mounted marble top vitrine / bookcase. This was designed to display your most prized possessions or one of a kind collec...
Category
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bookcases
Materials
Marble, Brass
19th Century Bamboo Lacquered Bookcase.
Located in Paris, FR
19th Century Lacquered Bamboo Cabinet. Circa 1870. Inspired by traditional Japanese Art.
Category
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo
Late 19th Century Spanish Walnut Bureau Bookcase ‘Secretaire’
Located in Miami, FL
A late 19th century Spanish Walnut Bureau bookcase ‘secretaire’ with fretwork open swan neck pediment, centred by a shaped finial, above a pair of doors, slant front enclosed writing...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Monumental 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870
Monumental 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
sku 1961
Together W314 x D36 x H212 cm
Base W306 x D36 x H88 cm
Base, left/right section internal shelf depth 23 cm
B...
Category
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Walnut 2 door French bookcase /display cabinet
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Very good quality late 19th century solid walnut 2 door bookcase
French circa 1880's with 4 fully adjustable shelves ( we have made new plywood shelves lipped with walnut ) the beaut...
Category
1880s French Antique Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Glass Front Bookcase, Circa 1880s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Victorian lighted bookcase cabinet
USA, Circa 1880s
Carved walnut, with glass front doors and brass hardware. Interior light is tested and working.
Measures: 4...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
R. J. Horner Style American Empire Carved Oak Glass Front Triple Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique American Empire or late Victorian triple bookcase cabinet
In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co.
USA, Circa 1890
Beautiful carved oak, with glass front doors, and o...
Category
Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
19th Century French Renaissance Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque is a study in both classical architecture and artistic naturalistic embellishment, all rendered in dense, old-growth oak to la...
Category
1870s French Renaissance Revival Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique & Good Size Early 1900s Tiger Oak Revolving Bookcase on Original Wheels
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and sizeable oak bookcase with a gallery on top.
Back in the earliest years of the 20th century not many people learned how to read. Even less people had the means to buy t...
Category
19th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Mahogany Stacking Barrister Bookcase
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Mahogany stacking barrister bookcase with maple interiors. 3 storage sections with glass sliding up and in doors. Paneled sides, brass pulls. Each compartment is 42 x 9.5 x 8.75 h fo...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Brass
English Faux Bamboo Pine Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
I two parts with molded rectangular cornice over three shelves with bead board back painted in a pale green. The shelves and surrounding frame with carved faux bamboo design.. The co...
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique French Bookcase Cabinet Carved Oak Black Forest Renaissance Glass
Located in Shreveport, LA
Superb 19th century Antique French Dark Oak “Hunt Cabinet”, Bookcase, Vitrine or Display Cabinet!
Direct from France, and one of several exquisite glass door bookcase/cabinets from...
Category
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
19C Large Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a STUNNING 19C Large Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase.
From circa 1850-60 and most definitely, “IRISH”.
Made of gorgeous flamed Cuban mahogany which would have been imported from the British Colonies at the end of the 18th Century and early 19th Century.
This piece of is of IMPRESSIVE PROPORTIONS.
It is a real STATEMENT piece and of EXTREMELY HIGH QUALITY.
It has a very ‘Regency Style’ pelmet or crown with egg and dart moldings under a very straight line crown.
The top section consists of a 4 door bookcase, each with 3 shelving areas. It appears to retain it’s original glass, but it could likewise have been replaced at some time during it’s long life, as it is very rare to find pieces that have not suffered breakages over 150+ years.
Each bookcase door still retains the original moldings to the front with a star shape above and below a central circular viewing panel.
Each section is separated by a carved and fluted roman column/pillar.
The bookcase section rests on top of the base, which consists of a beautiful central secretaire desk accessed by drop down front with working lock and key and rests on 2 pull out rests on either side. The secretary portion has a central tabernacle, with an inlaid oval satinwood medallion above another scallop shell drawer. It has 6 smaller drawers and 8 cubbies. The 2 pillars on either side of the central tabernacle are secret drawers and pull out. The curved crowns above the cubbies on either side are likewise secret drawers and pull out.
Either side of the secretary there are 2 drawers (4 total) with a press or cupboard underneath.
Under the secretary there are 4 large central drawers.
The brasses and hardware are all original to the piece (save 2 extra hinges that have been attached to the drop down secretary to give it more support and stability.
Again, each section is separated by a turned and fluted column/pillar which replicates the 2 side pillars to the central tabernacle of the secretary.
The piece sits on 8 curved feet.
This was an extremely high quality piece when made. This is also supported by the fact that the secondary woods are also mahogany and not pine or oak for slightly lesser quality pieces of the era.
This piece is specifically identifiable as an Irish Georgian Style piece by virtue of the scallop shell moldings on the base side presses (see photos).
Irish Georgian furniture...
Category
Mid-19th Century Irish George III Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
French Charles X Bookcase in Cherry Wood w/ Original Glass Door Panels, c. 1820
Located in Miami, FL
A very beautiful French Charles X bookcase in cherry, circa 1820 with original glass panels and key. Original French polish finish. Makes a great bookcase or display cabinet!
Measur...
Category
1820s French Charles X Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mercury Glass, Cherry
Antique Satinwood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet Edwards & Roberts 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Sheraton Revival top quality three door breakfront bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich satinwood by the renowned cabinet makers and retailers Edwards & Roberts, Circa 1880 in date.
This magnificent bookcase is surmounted with a beautiful swan neck cornice and is mastefully inlaid with scrolling garlands, ribbons, fans and urns. The three astragal glazed doors revealing adjustable shelves, the frieze with three oak lined frieze frieze drawers with hand cut dovetails.
Raised on six square tapering legs that terminate in spade feet there is no mistaking its superb quality and very grand design, which is certain to make it a talking point in your home and stand proud in whichever room you choose to display it.
Complete with working locks and key.
Condition:
In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 225 x Width 149 x Depth 36
Dimensions in inches:
Height 7 foot, 5 inches x Width 4 foot, 11 inches x Depth 1 foot, 2 inches
Edwards & Roberts
The firm Edwards & Roberts was one of the best English antique furniture cabinet makers of the second half of the nineteenth century. The company was founded in 1845 and by 1854 was trading as ‘Edwards & Roberts’, 21 Wardour Street, Antique and Modern Cabinet...
Category
1880s English Sheraton Antique Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood
Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Five-Stack Barrister Bookcases by Macey, Pair
By Macey Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Arts & Crafts mahogany five-stack barrister bookcases
By Macey
USA, Circa 1920s
Each measures: 34"W x 12.25"D x 81.5"H
Very good original vintage condi...
Category
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Brass
19th Century Dutch Wilhelm II Oak Armoire/Vitrine or Bookcase/Linen Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
A tall and imposing Wilhelm II Vitrine for displaying books, China and/or collectibles in a warm amber-toned oak, with two glass-paneled doors and a carved ...
Category
1840s Dutch Rococo Revival Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique Globe Wernicke Bookcase In Mahogany Of 3 Elements and Drawer
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique Globe Wernicke Bookcase In Mahogany Of 3 Elements and Drawer,, Beautiful stacking bookcase,, Rich mahogany original finish , patina.. Retains original "wavey glass" . also se...
Category
1920s American Industrial Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Macey, 1920s
By Macey Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts mahogany four-stack barrister bookcase
By Macey
USA, circa 1920s
Measures: 35.25"W x 12.25"D x 58.5"H.
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Brass
French Renaissance Revival Library 19th Century - France - Henri II style
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Bookcase in carved wood in Henri II style or Renaissance style with inspirations from Greek and Roman architecture. A large drawer in the lower part, two mesh and molded doors, with ...
Category
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Bookcases
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bibliotheque or Bookcase
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis XVI bibliotheque, or bookcase, made of solid walnut with mahogany as a secondary wood. Nice hand carved decorative panels at the bottom with musical instr...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Walnut
Pair 19thC English Oak Glazed Bookcases
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890
Pair 19thC English Oak Glazed Bookcases
sku 1897
Price is each
W114 x D35 x H198 cm
Internal shelf depth 23 cm
Weight 60 kg
Category
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Large 19th century Burmese colonial haberdashery cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large 19th century Burmese colonial haberdashery cabinet circa 1880.
Here we offer a fine example of where English regency style furniture...
Category
Late 19th Century Burmese British Colonial Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
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...
Category
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Glass Front Bookcase, Circa 1890
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Late Victorian two-door bookcase cabinet
In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co.
USA, Circa 1890
Carved oak, with glass front doors and original brass hardware.
Me...
Category
1890s American Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th-century French bookcase is a striking example of classic craftsmanship and timeless design. Made from solid walnut, it showcases a rich, warm patina that highlights...
Category
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Mid 19th Century Biedermeier Bookcase, Display Cabinet, Bleached Mahogany
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier Bookcase or Display Cabinet
North Germany
Mahogany
1st half of the 19th century
Dimensions: H x W x D: 210 x 118 x 38 cm
Description:
Beautiful bookcase from the North...
Category
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Macey
By Macey Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts five-stack barrister bookcase
By Macey
USA, Circa 1920s
Measures: 34"W x 12.25"D x 81.5"H.
Very good vintage condition.
Two matching bookcases a...
Category
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Brass
19th Century Cabinet with Glass Door and Iron Key, Rustic Biedermeier
Located in Austin, TX
This handsome piece dates to the 19th century. It is most probably a Biedermeier display cabinet, characterized by its structured simple ge...
Category
Late 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
19th Century Dutch revolving bookcase, 1880
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Dutch revolving bookcase, 1880
A very large Dutch mahogany wooden revolving bookcase. The bookcase has open compartments to put the books in. Some bars of the bookcase ...
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Exceptional Mahogany Bureau Bookcase from Baltimore Maryland, circa 1830
By Circle of John Needles
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany bureau bookcase from Baltimore, Maryland of exceptional quality. Design is most like examples from shop of John Needles while tapering columnar supports and finely carved el...
Category
Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A distinctive Regency inlaid flame mahogany secretaire bookcase, c.1815, the glazed doors enclosing interior with adjustable shelving, the secretaire opening to reveal an arrangement...
Category
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
English Regency Mahogany Bookcase or Sideboard in the Manner of Gillows
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J041 Finest quality English Regency inverted breakfront bookcase or sideboard, having flamed mahogany top with outstanding grain, two display platforms to each end and beaded edge ab...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Large French Bleached Oak Display Cabinet Bookcase circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
This impressive oak display cabinet has four upper cabinet doors and four panel cabinet doors below.
Items displayed in upper cabinet are easily viewed through the chicken wire which...
Category
Late 19th Century French Country Antique Bookcases
Materials
Wire
French Provincial Plantation Style Walnut Vitrine, Bookcase, 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
This early (circa 1830) French Provincial plantation style walnut bookcase features an upper part topped by a cornice above two glazed doors opening u...
Category
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Large 19thC English Oak Glazed Housekeepers Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870
Large 19thC English Oak Glazed Housekeepers Cabinet
sku 1538
Base W206 x D57 x H91 cm
Top W213 x D44 x H120 cm
Together W213 x D57 x H211 cm
Category
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
19th Century Mahogany Turned Standing Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century English standing shelf made from mahogany. It has lovely hand turned finials and shelf supports in a bobbin pattern, and is resting on love...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Late 19th Century Painted French Bibliotheques
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of late 19th century painted French bibliotheques. Hand-carved in mortise and tenon construction. Originally constructed as built-in pieces. Without backs - made to be secured t...
Category
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Iron
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
Materials
Wood
Japanese antique wooden bookcase 1898, Meiji era. wabi sabi small cabinet tansu
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
126 years-old antique wooden bookcase - manufactured in Meiji 31 (1898), The year was written on the backside of the bottom of the drawer box, together with the owner's name & the address (there's another calligraphic notes on the inside of the drawer, was written, probably by the owner in Meiji 40.)
Made with traditional wood joinery without metal fastener, by professional craftsman called sashimono-shi. Original paint remains in nice wabi sabi touch.
Shelves inner (same to upper & lower) : w 7.87 in / h 9.06 in / d 10.63 in
Drawer inner : w 7.28 in / h 1.97 in / d 10.83 in
Actual item weight : 6.39 lb (2.9 kg)
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We're eco-friendly, organic-oriented vintage wood furniture...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Bookcases
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Chaleyssin Freres Carved Walnut Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th century French Chaleyssin Freres Louis Philippe style hand carved walnut two doors display cabinet / bookcase with exterior hand carved design details. The display cabinet /...
Category
1830s French Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
19th Century Victorian Five-Shelf Spindletop Bookcase
Located in Austin, TX
This late 19th Century English bookcase is a rare find for its stylistic 'lightness' in an era characterized by heavier design lines. The spindle-top bookcase is in outstanding condi...
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Empire-style wall-mounted bookcase cabinet
Located in Milano, IT
Behold an exquisite testimony to the grandeur and craftsmanship of the Empire style: an elegant hanging cabinet or antique bookcase, masterfully crafted from rich walnut wood and ado...
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1850s Empire Revival Antique Bookcases
Materials
Wood
French Bleached Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet with Adjustable Shelves, circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
This large bleached oak bookcase is statuesque in size and is impressive with carved family crest with crown, half column details and more.
At 8' tall, the 3 glass door panes add to its visual impact displaying any collection held within; adjustable shelving in upper cabinet adds to the versatility of this bookcase.
This cabinet is built in 2 sections, making it easier to install the heavy oak lower cabinet with three doors and the upper display cabinet with glass doors.
Age related cracks and signs of wear/distress are expected in an antique that has been used for generations such as this.
Some of locks still function with key, a key used as pull in remaining doors. Nine keys are included.
This antique oak bookcase is restored, strong and stable, ready to be used and enjoyed.
All scratches, cracks, dings, and age related separation (typical in old oak furniture...
Category
Late 19th Century French Country Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Period Bookcase or Vitrine
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Very rare to found a Louis-Philippe Period bookcase or vitrine with 6 doors.
Because of its large scale, it shows that it was an order to fill a wall. The purpose was probably to us...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Glazed Bamboo Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880
19th century English Glazed Bamboo Cabinet
sku 1521
W55 x D41 x H95 cm
Category
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo
Monumental Early 19thC English Mahogany Glazed Library Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1830
Monumental Early 19thC English Mahogany Glazed Library Bookcase
An exceptional example of patination, proportions & scale.
sku 1983
Together W284 x D46 x H230 cm
Base W278...
Category
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
White Painted Swedish Display Cabinet Bookcase, circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
This pine cupboard may be used as a display cabinet or bookcase. Dentil molding, diamonds on the drawers and fluted carving along doors and sides reflect its Swedish country styling....
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Bookcases
Materials
Pine, Paint
Exceptional And Massive Antique French Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and exceptional Louis Philippe style Bookcase Display Cabinet in fine grained Cherry.
The upper body is detailed with a crown-moulded top over glass paned double doors openi...
Category
19th Century Louis Philippe Antique Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Antique Stacking Globe Wernicke Bookcase in Oak
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique stacking Globe Wernicke bookcase in oak. This was made in England, it dates from the 1920’s.
The quality is superb, this is a great looking and very practical it...
Category
1920s British Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Herter Brothers Style Monumental Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional monumental antique Eastlake Victorian triple bookcase cabinet
In the manner of Herter Brothers
USA, Circa 1880s
Carved walnut, with burled walnut panels, glass fron...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Large 19th Century English Pine Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890
Large 19th century English pine breakfront bookcase
We can also customise existing pieces to suit your scheme/requirements. We have our own workshop, restorers and finis...
Category
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Antique English Book Magazine Rack Bookshelf Oak PETITE Storage Cabinet c. 1920s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Jacobean Style Oak Book or Magazine Rack with Lower Storage Cabinet~~c. 1920s
Versatile size fits in small spaces!
38.5" tall x 15.5" wide x 10" deep~~ver...
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1920s English Jacobean Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Oak
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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