Bookcases
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Formica, Oak
1890s French Louis XV Antique Bookcases
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass, Iron
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Bamboo
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Brass
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass, Iron
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rattan
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Brass, Nickel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Bamboo
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Marble, Metal, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rattan, Rush, Glass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Olive
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Paldao
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Brass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Fir
19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Iron
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Steel, Iron
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Bamboo, Wicker
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Oak
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood, Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood
1880s French Louis XV Antique Bookcases
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Iron
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bookcases
Glass, Cherry
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1950s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
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.