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Bookcases For Sale
Teak Model RY-100 Wall Unit / Room Divider by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, c. 1965
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare Model RY-100 three bay wall unit by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler. Constructed from a mix of solid and veneered teak this cleverly designed and expertly crafted pie...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Model 795 Bookcase by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
More than just a bookcase but rather a small architectural masterpiece that is the focal point of any space, the Model 795 bookshelf (sometimes called the “Serie 1935” or “Liberia 19...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Ilmari Tapiovaara, Modular Teak 'Pala' Bookshelf, Asko, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This minimalistic bookshelf "Pala" is by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914-1999) for Asko. A perfect example of a mid 20th century bookshelf design from the 1950-1960s.
It i...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Square Diamond Étagère
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant vintage modern geometric shelving unit with four glass shelves for storage and display. A sleek bookcase with a metal frame that offers t...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Astragal Glazed Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique mahogany astragal glazed breakfront bookcase with dentil cornice, swan neck pediment and beautifully carved centre finial. The breakfront front bookcase top with four...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Exquisite Quality G. Jacob Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5069 superb quality early XIXth century mahogany bookcase, having original veined marble top above shallow frieze and three glazed doors fitted with original working lock and a key...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Pair of Walnut Shelves, Rosewood Cabinets by Vittorio Dassi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian pair of slim bookshelves with a top rack made of hand crafted polished Walnut and Rosewood, designed most likely by Vittorio Dassi in good condition. The upper part is composed with a foldable door, detailed with a none-adjustable glass shelf. The lower part is consisting two doors with one none-adjustable shelf, particularized with arched door handles, pulls. The freestanding library...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bellagio Bookcase by Libero Rutilo
Located in Milan, IT
Designed to provide an elegant display area to books and collectibles, this superb bookcase is crafted of solid ash with a stunning walnut finish. The outstanding feature of this pie...
Category
2010s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid Century Bookcases by Maison Regain, France 80s
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice bookcase made by Maison Regain in the 80s
Perfect conditions
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Midcentury Small Side Table, Well-Preserved Condition, Beech, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Midcentury small side table
Source: Czechia
Period: 1950-1959
Material: Beech, Umakart
Original well-preserved condition. Revived...
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Beech
Mogens Koch Bookcase Wall Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular bookcase unit executed in teak, designed by Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen. This impressive set is comprised of nine individual units, including 6 bookshelves and 3 base cabin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Tyco wall unit by Manfredo Massironi for Nikol International - 1970s
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Magnificent Tyco bookcase designed by Manfredo Massironi for Nikol International in the 1970s.
This magnificent wall unit offers an exceptional design. Its spherical appearance give...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mogens Koch Cabinets in Oak for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch cabinets in oak and maple. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
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
Sendai Bookcase by Toyo Ito
By Horm
Located in Milan, IT
Dynamic and captivating movement and emotional power mark this impeccable bookcase designed by Toyo Ito, named after Japanese city Sendai and reflecting the artist's Oriental philoso...
Category
2010s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
19th Century Italian Pair of Painted Walnut Library Steps - Antique Book Shelfs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique pair of 19th Century Italian library stairs with wide steps in the Baroque style and patinated in a warm natural colored light-grey, in good condition. These large and ver...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Regency Library Ladder English Mahogany Book Study Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant Regency style library ladder in mahogany
Great looking interiors piece what scrolls around with seven steps
Perfect for the large bookcase or library study
Some of our items ...
Category
1980s Regency Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian circa 1880 Pitch Pine Bookcase with Vintage, circa 1950 Paint
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian Pitch Pine library bookcase with vintage circa 1950's mid century painted finish
A very good looking well made and decorative piece of English country furniture. It can be used as a library bookcase or as a kitchen dining cabinet for plates...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Pine
French Black Lacquered & Brass Étagère with Open Shelfs by Pierre Vandel, 1970s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Extravagant Pierre Vandel black lacquered aluminium étagères with brass detailing and black glass shelves.
Labelled - Pierre Vandel Paris - Circa ...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid 20th Century Italian Rococo Olivewood and Burl Walnut Inlaid Bookcase
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful 20th century Rococo style bookcase with drawer on top. The whole piece is decorated with intricate inlaid patterns of flowers and leaves. The piece has a serpentine front...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Bookcases
Materials
Olive, Walnut, Burl
Pair of Scandinavian modern birch blonde tall 6 shelf bookcases wall unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid century Scandinavian Modern blonde birch wood shelf wall unit or open bookcases. Very modern design and well built. Made of birch veneer plywood shelves and structural. V...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Birch
19thC English Ebonised Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890
19thC English Ebonised Breakfront Bookcase
sku 926
Base W184 x D42 x H62 cm
Top W181 x D22 x H160 cm
Together W184 x D22 x H222 cm
Weight 92 Kg
Category
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Glazed antique mahogany bookcase with crenelated cornice, by James Winter & Sons
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
Glazed bookcase with crenelated cornice, by James Winter & Sons
A mahogany bookcase of architectural form. A pair of glazed cupboards with 4 adjustable shelves, all ebonised to the...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak & Brass Embossed Folding Wall Hanging Letter Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak & Brass Embossed Folding Wall Hanging Letter Holder. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 10.5" H x 11.5" W x 5" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Fine Amy Howard Painted Bookcase Cabinet
By Amy Howard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An ebonized and faux finished bookcase cabinet by Amy Howard with planked back, antique crackle glass with metal fretwork, open fretwork apron wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Country Bookcases
Materials
Metal
19th century Empire Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very nice directoire/empire mahogany bookcase from around 1800 or early 19th century. The craftsmanship and quality of this piece is high and above what you normally see. It's maho...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Shaws of London Flamed Hardwood Dwarf Open Library Bookcases Small Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning matching pair of Shaws of London dwarf open library bookcases in flamed mahogany which are part of a suite
I have two matching pairs of the...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
Tall 19th Century French Black Glazed Painted Bookcase - Cabinet
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
an exceptional early 19th-century French painted bookcase of tall proportions, boasting exquisite craftsmanship and historical allure. This remarkable piece features its original bla...
Category
19th Century French Antique Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Lovley Sheraton Revival Hardwood & Satinwood Revolving Bookcase Side End Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage Sheraton Revival mahogany & Satinwood revolving bookcase table
A very good looking well made and decorative piece. Made in...
Category
20th Century English Sheraton Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood, Satinwood
English Glazed Door Bow Front Cabinet
Located in Woodbury, CT
Just the right amount of arc makes this custom, English-made mahogany* cabinet pleasing to the eye while optimizing storage and display in a piece that is only 22" deep at its center...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Folk Art "Picassiette" Deux-Corps, France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Rare and unusual dresser decorated with colorful bits of broken porcelain -- in typical French Folk Art tradition, but unusual on a piece of this size ...
Category
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Bookcases
Vintage Roller Shutter Filing Cabinet From Jerry, USA, 1930s
Located in Żory, PL
This oak filing cabinet was produced in the 1930s in the USA by the Jerry company.
The cabinet has two roller shutters and a sliding shelf in the midd...
Category
1930s Industrial Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Oak
Early 20th C Oak Leaded Glass Bookcase W Desk attributed to Globe Wernicke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple and elegant 3 section leaded glass bookcase with a drop down desk and compartment drawers. Total of 6 sections all in oak which includes a top & bottom 3 leaded glass sections and the desk. Desk lid...
Category
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Lead
Cotswold School Oak Low Stepped Bookcase
Located in Petworth, GB
Cotswold School low stepped bookcase with central cupboard
Exposed dovetailing and raised chequered banding
Attributed to Edward Barnsley
Circa 1930
...
Category
1930s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Paul Evans Cityscape Free Standing Etagere Bookcase
By Paul Evans
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rare signed iconic Paul Evans 'Cityscape' large freestanding bookcase etagere, circa 1970s. Chrome & brass clad design- even on the underside- with thick glass slide in shelves...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A five-tier waterfall bookcase of tapering form with blind fret and open fret decoration, the ends inset with brass retaining rods. Finished in an a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Stunning Bevan Funell Brown Hardwood Cabinet Cupboard with Green Writing Slide
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Bevan Funnell Reprodux brown mahogany bookcase, cupboard, cabinet with glazed door.
A well made, sturdy and rich Mahogany colour c...
Category
20th Century English Country Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood, Glass
Heywood Wakefield Wheat Finish Display Case China Cabinet on Hairpin Legs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Our shop elevated (literally) this Incredibly versatile Heywood Wakefield display hutch bar with a sleek set of 12" metal hairpin legs. Instead of using only screws, we opted to inst...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Modern Stainless Steel and Glass Bookshelf Etagere
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Italian étagère features a solid construction of brushed stainless steel with five glass shelves for display. Striking modern bookshelf for home or shop storage and display. Ple...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Florentine Style Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Stunning late 20th century Florentine style bookcase of impressive scale.
With four glazed doors over four cupboards.
One with fitted drawers.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Boho Chic Rattan 4 Tier Smoked Glass Etagere
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Enhance your home with the eclectic charm of this Boho Chic Rattan 4 Tier Smoked Glass Etagere. Crafted from sustainable rattan and featuring four tiers of smoked glass shelves, this...
Category
1980s Taiwanese Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Rattan
Pair, 19th Century English Pine Musical Motif & Painted Back Bookcases
Located in Atlanta, GA
This distinguished pair of 19th-century English pine bookcases beautifully combines rustic craftsmanship with refined decorative elements. Each bookcase features intricately carved m...
Category
19th Century British French Provincial Antique Bookcases
Materials
Pine, Paint
Rare Mathieu Matégot Metal Black and White Bookstand for Artimeta, 1956
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Mathieu Matégot bookstand for Artimeta, 1956. White perforated trays, to use for magazines or books, also useable as a side table. In original vin...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Modular Chestnut Bookcase
Located in Milan, IT
This meticulously handcrafted modern bookcase showcases the warmth of solid chestnut wood grain, here offered in a nontoxic, walnut stain variant enhanced with beeswax. Concealed lev...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Large Pair of Regency Style Quality Breakfront Bookcases
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large pair of regency style quality breakfront bookcases having a pair of white painted regency style open top breakfront bookcases above a pair of brass grille cabinets
H 247 x W 1...
Category
Early 20th Century English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Softwood
Adrien Adoux and Frida Minet Rope and Teak Wall hanging Bookcase, France 1950's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Adrien Adoux and Frida Minet Rope and Teak Wall Bookcase, France 1950's
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Rope, Teak
Pair of Globe-Wernicke Oak Stacking Barrister's Bookcases with Leaded Glass
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of large stacking oak barrister's bookcases were made by the Globe-Wernicke Company of England in approximately 1920. These bookcases each have...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
French 19th Century Stripped Wood Bookcase with Carved Scrolling Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Country French stripped wood bookcase from the 19th century with abundant carved scrolling décor, foliage and chicken wire doors. This 19th-century Country French bookcase is a mag...
Category
19th Century French Country Antique Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Perbacco 2-Piece Modular Bookcase by Itamar Harari
Located in Milan, IT
Elegant and sophisticated, this exclusive ash bookcase showcases original lathed accents at the shelves' sides, capturing the viewer's eye. This unconventional design will superbly c...
Category
2010s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Ash
1970s Sculptural Rattan & Glass Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s sculptural rattan & glass etagere
The case with continuous book-matched rattan
The upper section measures 24.5" W x 43" H, fitted with two 2...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Early 19th century Regency Satinwood Breakfront Glazed Floor Bookcase
Located in Dublin 8, IE
An early 19th century Regency satinwood breakfront glazed floor bookcase. The bookcase is cross banded in satinwood and is raised on four flat turned wood bun feet
Category
Early 19th Century Regency Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Satinwood
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase
Located in Tulsa, OK
Large, impressive teak bookcase from Denmark. Provides lots of storage in addition to being very attractive. Above average condition and structurally sound. It does have some discol...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Magazine Rack Walnut Centennial Exhibition, circa 1876
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fine quality American magazine rack (also known as a canterbury) exhibited at the Centennial Exhibition held in Philadelphia in 1876. Unusual to find an American example, as most are of English manufacture and quite ubiquitous. Of Charles Eastlake...
Category
1870s American Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Late Regency Rosewood Breakfront Open Bookcase, Attributed to Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Regency rosewood breakfront open bookcase, attributed to Gillows, of rectangular form with three adjustable shelves, with tooled leather dust fringes, divided by four fluted p...
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Oak Arts & Crafts Two-Piece Bookcase by Alexander J. Kropholler, 1890s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Arts & Crafts two-piece bookcase.
Design by Alexander J. Kropholler.
Striking Dutch design from the 1890s.
Executed in solid oak and original wrought iron, this stunning and one of a kind
museum piece has two hand-carved owls on top of this two-piece bookcase and two original hand-carved marabou birds on each side of the lower piece with the the two doors.
Original lock and key and in good working order.
This wonderful Arts & Crafts bookcase by Alexander J. Kropholler is in very good refinished condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
We offer the matching desk for sale...
Category
1890s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Bureau Bookcase
Located in Martlesham, GB
An impressive chinoiserie bureau bookcase on a red background, the carcass itself 18th century but lacquered in the early 20th century, hav...
Category
1920s British Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Lacquer
Oak Art Deco Modernist Open Bookcase, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco Modernist open bookcase.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid oak and original oak veneered base with original macassar ebony veneer.
In very goo...
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Macassar, Oak
Mid 19th Century Bookcase, Late Biedermeier, Northern Germany
Located in Greven, DE
Antique bookcase
North Germany
Mahogany
middle 19th century
Dimensions: H x W x D: 198 x 138 x 49 cm
Description:
Front glazed bookcase from the late Biedermeier era circa 1850-18...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Bookcases
Materials
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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