Bookcases
Late 19th Century British Antique Bookcases
Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak, Glass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Brass, Other
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Bookcases
Wood
Late 19th Century British Regency Antique Bookcases
Brass
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Brass
Early 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Bookcases
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Bookcases
Iron, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases
Hardwood, Mahogany
19th Century Classical Roman Antique Bookcases
Iron
Mid-19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Bookcases
Fruitwood, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookcases
Mahogany, Glass
Early 1900s Empire Antique Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Bookcases
Brass
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Travertine, Stainless Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1980s American Vintage Bookcases
Iron
19th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Antique Bookcases
Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Bookcases
Glass
Early 19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Bookcases
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Bookcases
Birdseye Maple, Cherry
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
1780s Irish George III Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Bookcases
Ebony
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Iron
1870s English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Walnut, Burl
2010s Italian Bookcases
Steel
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Bookcases
Oak
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
2010s French Organic Modern Bookcases
Elm
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
2010s German Modern Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Bookcases
Bamboo, Glass, Lucite
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Bookcases
Oak
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany, Wood
20th Century English Sheraton Bookcases
Satinwood, Yew
19th Century Italian Antique Bookcases
Walnut
1990s Bookcases
Glass
Mid-19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Oak
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1870s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Bookcases
Brass
1950s Unknown Chinese Chippendale Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Bookcases
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Bookcases
Metal
19th Century English Antique Bookcases
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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