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Bookcases For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: Late 19th Century
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Vitrine, Bookcase, Marble Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Standing at 58 inches in height, this small scale late nineteenth century Louis XVI style mahogany vitrine or bookcase is finished with stunning bronze banding and a red marble top with white veining. Its corners feature fluting with inset bronze filets. Its single door is finished with a bronze border and key surround and opens to reveal an interior with three adjustable shelves. The cabinet rests on Classic finial...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bookcases
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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
Outstanding Quality Antique George III Mahogany Inlaid Bureau Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique George III mahogany inlaid bureau bookcase having an outstanding quality carved cornice above a pair of mahogany inlaid satinwood astral glazed doors open...
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Other
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...
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1880s English Sheraton Antique Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood
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
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
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
Herter Brothers Style Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Glass Front Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian bookcase cabinet
In the manner of Herter Brothers
USA, Circa 1880s
Carved solid walnut, with glass front doors. Shelves are adjustable.
Measures: 49....
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
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
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
George C. Flint Co. Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Double Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding antique American Empire or Victorian double bookcase cabinet
By George C. Flint Co.
USA, Circa 1890s
Mahogany, with lion paw feet, and mullioned glass front doors....
Category
Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
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
Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Bookcase, 1880s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Eastlake Victorian bookcase cabinet
In the manner of Herter Brothers
By Grand Rapids Chair Co.
USA, Circa 1880s
Carved walnut, with gold leaf glass front d...
Category
1880s American Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
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
Antique Italian Venetian Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A monumental antique Venetian bureau bookcase, Circa 1880 in date.
It is a superb copy of an 18th Century Venetian bureau bookcase, the original would be worth in the region of a million pounds...
Category
1880s Antique Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
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
Edwardian Fiddleback Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular cornice over a pair of mullioned doors enclosing shelves. The lower section with a pair of drawers over a pair of doors and ending on bracket feet. With overall in...
Category
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
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
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
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
French Provincial Large Display Case Painted Oak, Two Piece
Located in Milano, IT
This French Provincial large display case is a true statement piece, featuring an off-white/grey painted oak exterior and a light blue/grey interior. The original wavy glass is intac...
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
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 French Pair of Antique Provincial Sprucewood Bookcases, Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique pair of French Provincial black bookcases or library cabinets made of hand crafted painted Sprucewood, in good condition. The upper part is composed with two glass display...
Category
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bookcases
Materials
Metal
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
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
Antique 19th Century large fine quality mahogany adjustable bookcase
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique, large, fine-quality 19th Century mahogany adjustable bookcase.
This bookcase exudes lovely quality and is rich in age, charm, and character.
Solid, with no loose joints, i...
Category
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th Century French Louis XVI style marble top bibliotheque, or bookcase. Made of solid and veneer of mahogany on oak. Original blown glass paned doors with decorative brass...
Category
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bookcases
Materials
Marble, Brass
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
French Louis Philippe Grand Scale Deux Corps Bibliotheque
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very handsome grand scale Louis Philippe Period Deux Corps Bibliotheque. Wonderfully constructed from sound oak with 4 glass paned doors to the upper section and 4 solid wood door...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
A Regency Mahogany Astral Glazed Secretaire - Bookcase
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A Regency mahogany secretaire bookcase - circa 1820. Displaying a fall
writing desk, enclosing a fitted interior. Raised on shaped splay bracket feet.
Height - 236cm
Width - ...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
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
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Glass Front Double Bookcase, Circa 1880s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique American Empire glass front double bookcase
USA, Circa 1880s
Gorgeous flame mahogany, with glass front doors. Key is included.
Measures: 40"W x 13.75"D x 80.25...
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Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
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 1788A
Base W437 x D45 x H96 cm
Top W457 x D28 x H216 cm
Toge...
Category
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
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
Fine quality early 19th century flame mahogany bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine example of a Regency period bookcase circa 1820.
Very much in the manor of thomas hope. Matching flame mahogany veneers from top to bottom. Comprising of 3 sections, lower ca...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Gothic Barristers Bookcase Globe Wernicke Cabinet 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Three tier oak Globe Wernicke bookcase with lift up leaded glass panel in the Gothic style
Circa 1890
The Globe-Wernicke bookcase is a modular, stackable barrister bookcase known for...
Category
1890s Gothic Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
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
R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Lighted Triple Bookcase, 1890s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Victorian or Renaissance Revival lighted triple bookcase or display cabinet
In the manner of R. J. Horner & Co.
USA, Circa 1890s
Carved oak, with glass front d...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Pinewood, Paned Glass Two Door Bookcase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A tall, antique French Louis XVI style bookcase made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The library cabinet, cupboard is composed with two slightly smoked, paned gl...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bookcases
Materials
Pine, Smoked Glass
Antique Victorian Open Breakfront Open Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian oak open breakfront bookcase, Circa 1870 in date.
The breakfront top above a frieze, the solid oak superbly c...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
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 Walnut & Ebony Library Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This superb quality and exceptional French mid-19th-century solid walnut and ebonised three-door bibliotheque, or library bookcase, is a remarkable piece. It features a tall moulded ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Bookcases
Materials
Ebony, Oak, Walnut
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
Regency mahogany library bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany breakfront library bookcase, the concaved moulded cornice, above four large curved astragal glazed doors opening to reveal an adjustable shelved interior flanked by reeded c...
Category
19th Century British Antique Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Large 19thC English Glazed Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880
Large 19thC English Glazed Mahogany Bookcase
Provenance: Kings College London
sku 1680
Base W222 x D41 x H95 cm
Top W213 x D31 x H134 c...
Category
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
American Regency Mahogany Hinged Bookcase w/ Orig. Glass on Bracket Feet C. 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
American Regency mahogany bookcase with a carved molded edge cornice, upper flanking hinged doors with original glass revealing three interior adjustable shelves, original locks with...
Category
1810s American Regency Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Pair of Glazed Front Bookcases or Cabinets
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable pair of British colonial cabinets hand crafted in mahogany and featuring bonnets with carved cornices, glazed step-back bookcases with graceful window pane design...
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
French Bronze Étagère
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French bronze étagère with marble shelves with original patina.
Measurements:
Height: 52.5"
Width: 40"
Depth: 10"
Category
19th Century French Antique Bookcases
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant open bookcase from the second half of the 19th century from England called waterfall or cascade since the shelves become larger and larger. Which gives it a beautiful line.
I...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
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 English Black and Gold Chinoiserie Bookcase with Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English black and gold bookcase from the 19th century with Chinoiserie décor and glass doors. This exquisite English black and gold bookcase from the ...
Category
19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
English 1880s Black and Gold Breakfront Two Part Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English two part black and gold breakfront bookcase from the late 19th century with Chinoiserie décor, gilded Greek Key and floral décor, chicken wire doors, drawers and additional wooden doors. Created in England during the last quarter of the 19th century, this tall bookcase attracts immediately our attention with its tall proportions and stunning black and gold colors. Made of two parts, this breakfront bookcase is adorned with a molded cornice with carved dentil molding and a gilded Greek Key frieze, sitting above four doors presenting chicken wire. These doors open to a light painted interior with convenient shelves. The lower section, decorated with an exquisite Chinoiserie décor, is made of three drawers followed by four doors with red lacquered interior. Peaceful and traditional scenes present Chinese figures in landscapes and architectures, engaged in their daily occupations: crossing a narrow bridge, horse riding, net fishing, one can imagine the serenity of such a life. The sides are also adorned with lovely foliage and the back is plain. With its breakfront lines and skillfully executed décor, this English Chinoiserie bookcase...
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Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Bookcases
Materials
Wire
E W Godwin, Collinson & Lock, an Anglo Japanese Mahogany and Satinwood Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Edward William Godwin. Made by Collinson & Lock.
A fine quality Anglo Japanese mahogany and astragal glazed cabinet with satinwood line inlay.
...
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1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
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...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Globe Wernicke Waterfall Bookcase In Light Oak - 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
exceptional set of three Globe Wernicke London oak bookcases from the end of the 19th century - Early 20th century from England
rare bookcase called waterfall since the elements hav...
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19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
19th Century Victorian Style Two Door Bookcase / Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 19th century walnut wood Victorian style painted interior two door bookcase / cabinet with bottom front drawer. The bookcase is in good condition. The right door is bowed and n...
Category
1810s Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Paint
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...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet, English Circa 1830
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georgian period mahogany breakfront, bookcase or cabinet with original glass door fronts over paneled doors on the bottom section and adjustable shelves. Has two keys with functional...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, 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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