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Bookcases For Sale
Period: Late 19th Century
Period: Early 1900s
Arts & Crafts Bookcase by Willem Penaat for Fa. Haag & Zn Amsterdam, 1897
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Arts & Crafts bookcase.
Design by Willem Penaat for Fa. Haag & Zn Amsterdam.
Striking Dutch design from 1897.
Solid oak frame with original patinated brass...
Category
1890s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Bookcases
Materials
Wire
Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases
Located in Vosselaar, BE
We offer a original and complete late 19th century Pharmacy. Found in France it comprises 2 large corner cupboards with shelving on the long side. Furthermore a large bowed and sculpted counter and two smaller counters...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Wood
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
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
Italian Bookcase
Located in Cirencester, GB
We sourced this 19th Century bookcase or dresser from a house in the mountains North of Verona.
Beautiful authentic hand painted designs, some restoration including re varnishing th...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Bookcases
Materials
Pine
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
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
Large French Bleached Oak Display Cabinet Bookcase, circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
This dramatic bleached oak bookcase or display cabinet has four long glass panels and stands just over 10' tall and wide.
Notice the turned columns, dramatic crown, and decorative ca...
Category
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Rare Antique French Hunt Cabinet Renaissance Carved Oak Black Forest Bookcase
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite & Breathtaking! This rare monumental 19th century French hunt style / renaissance revival Cabinet of exceptional quality.
The cabinet is richly decorated with French hunt / Black Forest style carvings of numerous animals & floral decorations.
All carved out of solid European oak by the hands of a master carver. Simply look at the close up pictures of the thick fully open carved panels for example: The dogs , Boar , acorns & branches. The large panels with Rabbit & Bird. And the large Stag sculpture on top. One of a kind masterfully carved Hunt cabinet...
Category
1870s French Renaissance Revival Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Glass Front Double Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Victorian or Edwardian glass front double bookcase
In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co.
USA, Circa 1890s
Mahogany, with inlaid satinwood marquetry, and glass ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Pair of Antique Bookcases Display Cabinets Painted Light Gray
Located in Round Top, TX
These exceptional bookcases are a tremendous find as it is difficult to find a matching pair. The professionally applied (newer) light gray and wh...
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
Antique French Carved Oak Vitrine Cabinet Bookcase Barley Twist Renaissance
Located in Miami, FL
Antique French carved oak vitrine cabinet bookcase barley twist renaissance from France. A gorgeous antique French bookcase cabinet, unusually...
Category
Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
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
Antique oak Globe Wernicke Bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique oak Globe Wernicke bookcase consisting of 7 stackable parts with foot and top lid.
Origin: England
Period: Ca. 1900
Size: 86.5cm x 29cm x h.242cm
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
19th Century English Walnut Canterbury
Located in Savannah, GA
This is a Canterbury or bookcase or 3-stage display or server made in England, circa 1870. The piece is made of Kashmir walnut (the finest cut of Burr Walnut). There is a pierced bra...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Large Globe Wernicke Bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Large impressive light oak Globe Wernicke bookcase. In perfect condition. The cabinet consists of 28 stackable parts. Also drawers in the feet. Can be built in different configuratio...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Two Door Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Renaissance revival carved oak two-door bookcase, the deep cornice above two large glazed doors enclosing shelved interior, flanked by pilasters carved with scrolls and figural masks...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
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
Arts and Crafts Bookcase
Located in Woodbury, CT
Arts and Crafts era oak bookcase. Original leaded glass door, 4 adjustable shelves, nice figured oak, wonderful warm old surface. Original brass knob and ball feet.
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique bookcase, circa 1900, Northern Europe. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Historic bookcase, turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, Northern Europe.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood: walnut
Dimensions: height 19...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
19th century French Bookcase Mahogany
Located in MILL, NL
Insanely beautiful Louis Philippe bookcase / sideboard / display cabinet. Mahogany veneer over oak. Dates from the late 19th century.
Condition is exceptionally good. All locks func...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
19th Century Large Cupboard or Bookcase with Glass Vitrine, Pine, Spain Restored
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish cupboard or bookcase with glass vitrine, constructed from a pine called "mobila" and original glasses of this period. Features a coffered case fronted by four la...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Bookcases
Materials
Walnut, Pine
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
English Aesthetic Movement Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Canterbury Stand or Étagère
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A chic circa 1875 English Aesthetic Movement period ebonized and parcel gilt étagère of three tier form, the top shelf with brass 'baluster' gallery above fluted colonette supported ...
Category
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Revolving Bookcase English 19th Century Tiger Oak Arts & Crafts Rotating
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Stylish & practical! This English late 19th century revolving bookcase.
Gorgeous antique oak with Arts & Crafts style carved base. Decorate your office, living room or study with t...
Category
Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique open bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Large antique mahogany open bookcase divided into 3 sections. Shelves are adjustable. In good condition throughout. Interior is made blue. Cabinet is built in 4 parts.
Origin: Engl...
Category
1880s British Antique Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Quality Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Table Top Revolving Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid table top revolving bookcase having a quality mahogany inlaid top with a pretty satinwood inlaid...
Category
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Other
Mahogany Chippendale Style Block Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top
Located in Milford, NH
A spectacular example of a two part mahogany secretary desk with bookcase top in the Chippendale style, featuring a swan’s neck split pediment with flaming urn finials surmounting two arched glass...
Category
Late 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Monumental English 19th C Ironmongers Pine Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890
Monumental English 19th C Ironmongers open Pine Bookcase Cabinet in original colour
Measures: W 286 x D 25 x H 113 cm.
Category
1880s English Antique Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Grand Scale Mahogany Custom Bookcase with Leaded Glass Sliding Doors
Located in Milford, NH
A fine large two-door bookcase with sliding leaded glass doors and adjustable shelves, originally a built-in floor to ceiling piece, with a cut-in on the left side, built around heat...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century French Bleached Oak Display Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Round Top, TX
This large bleached oak bookcase is statuesque in size and is impressive with carved panels, drawers, crown, turned columns and more.
At just over 8' tall, the 3 glass door panes add...
Category
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Mahogany Two Door Narrow Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany bookcase of narrow proportions. The molded cornice above a pair of glazed doors with decorative scrolling glazing bars enclosing adjustable shelved interior. To the base fit...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Bookcases
Materials
Wood
French Library cabinet
Located in MILL, NL
Gigantic library cabinet / sideboard / bookcase / display cabinet of exceptionally large size. Beautifully weathered.
We found this library cabinet in a monumental building near Bru...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Stylish Black Painted Edwardian Glazed Bookcase or Buffet with Original Glass
Located in Jesteburg, DE
A statement piece that will make an impact in most settings.
Beautiful old glass doors.
Category
Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Softwood
Antique French Barley Twist Display Cabinet Vitrine Bookcase Carved Oak c1880
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from France, a lovely and unique antique French carved oak cabinet/bookcase/server! This is such a very versatile piece, we can imagine it in many places throughout the home!
~ Elaborately hand carved crown with large center cartouche
~ Look at the interior back panels, there are two large carved medallions that perfectly compliment the crown piece!
~ Barley twist posts on either side of the glass door
~ Barley twist legs on all four sides of the open shelf lower cabinet, with carved block joints
~ Large carved lower moldings above the big bun feet and carved beveled edge on the upper cabinet!
~ Quality throughout with original wavy glass
~ Solid oak, heavy and strong, well built by craftsmen of the period,
~ circa 1880
Measurements:
77.5” height (Over 6 ft.) x 32” x 19”.
Three separate pieces (base, glass cabinet, upper crown).
Base is 37” height x 32” x 19”;
Glass cabinet section is 30” height x 30” x 13.5”;
Upper crown is 10.5” height x 27.75”.
Interior shelf is adjustable on the wood track. Shelf itself is 26.25” x 10”.
As shown, the height above the shelf is 11.5” and below the shelf is 14.5”.
Large open...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Globe Wernicke bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Small antique walnut Globe Wernicke bookcase. Consisting of 3 different depths. The lower part can hold books of folder size. Special about the cabinet is that it is provided with in...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Carved Oak Renaissance Revival Hunt Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Impressive French carved oak Renaissance-revival bookcase with finely-carve ‘hunt’ motifs to the lower doors below carved drawers, the top with a pair of glass doors...
Category
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique American Victorian Cherry Wood Etagere or Bookshelf
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Victorian or American Colonial style cherry wood five shelf etagere or bookshelf with carved finial details
USA, circa late 19th century
Measures: 31.75"W x 10"D x 5...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Cherry
Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase with Teardrop Stain Glass, Drawers and Lower Cupboard
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts oak bookcase with a flaring cornice and shaped supports below, teardrop stain glass to the leaded doors with arched tops, and a pair of dr...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Large antique Globe Wernicke Bookcase in oak
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Large antique oak Globe Wernicke bookcase. In beautiful light oak color. Completely in perfect condition. The cabinet is constructed from 35 stackable elements. The elements can be s...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Liberty and Co An oak revolving bookcase with stylized floral cut-out decoration
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts oak revolving bookcase with stylized floral cut-out decoration to the upper section and sweeping aprons below on four square tapering legs united b...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Louis XIV Walnut Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XIV walnut bookcase is a masterpiece of art, architecture and style! Rendered in sumptuous French walnut, considered the finest indigenous wood from the Eur...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Serpentine Walnut Display Armoire ~ Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Serpentine Walnut Display Armoire ~ Bookcase is a magnificent expression of the Rococo style, rendered in exquisite French walnut that is a bit on the bl...
Category
1880s French Louis XV Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Large Open Bookcase in Mahogany from the 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant large open bookcase in mahogany from the end of the 19th century from England
Very beautiful large bookcase what is uncommun
The book...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Globe Wernicke Bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique Globe Wernicke bookcase in light oak color. The cabinet is in perfect condition. Consisting of 6 stackable parts.
Arranged in 2 rows o...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase or Magazine Rack, 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak bookcase or magazine rack
In the manner of Charles Limbert
USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 21"W x 12.25"D x 3...
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
*A Victorian Oak Revolving Tabletop Bookcase Handmade With Chamfered Edging
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian 19th Century Oak Revolving Tabletop Bookcase Handmade With Chamfered Edging.
Well executed handmade made bookcase on small quatrefoil swivel base.
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique Gustav Stickley Bookcase, signed w' paper label as pic MUST SELL
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Gustav Stickley Two-Door Bookcase. Good original finish in excellent condition with real thru tenon construction twice on each side. Has original glass. The case...
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Materials
Wrought Iron
19thC English Painted Glazed Bookcase / Vitrine / Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1880.
19thC English painted glazed bookcase vitrine cabinet
Adjustable shelves in the top cabinet.
Strong form with a narrow depth making a versatile decorators piece of furn...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Stackable Oak Globe Wernicke Bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique oak Globe Wernicke bookcase in perfect condition. Cabinet consists of 15 stackable parts with 3 feet with drawers and 3 hoods. Beautiful warm light color oak.
Orig...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
French Gilt Brass Mounted Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Late 19th century French mahogany bookcase .The moulded cornice with central lyre motif above two large bevelled glass doors enclosing four adjustable shelves with two short draws be...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Display Armoire ~ Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XV walnut display Armoire ~ Bookcase is a majestic example of fine craftsmanship, executed in what experts consider the finest indigenous wood ever availabl...
Category
1890s French Louis XV Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Large low bookcase in Mahogany and mahogany veneer
Located in Paris, FR
Large low bookcase in mahogany and mahogany veneer, opening with two full doors and two central glass doors in the form of a pointed arch, for displaying books or collectibles. Rich ...
Category
1880s French Empire Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
R. J. Horner Style Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Empire, Victorian, or Neoclassical style bookcase cabinet
In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co.
USA, Circa 1890s
Carved mahogany, with mullioned leaded glass fron...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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
Monumental Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Three-Door Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A grand late 19th-century Italian walnut bookcase, exquisitely crafted with intricate carvings and elegant proportions. This monumental three-door bookcase features beveled glass doo...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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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