Bookcases
19th Century English Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Bookcases
Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Bookcases
Wood, Oak
2010s Italian Classical Roman Bookcases
Concrete
2010s French Bookcases
Oak
2010s American Country Bookcases
Wood
18th Century British George II Antique Bookcases
Walnut, Burl
1880s Louis XIV Antique Bookcases
Brass
18th Century Italian Antique Bookcases
Wool
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Oak
19th Century English Antique Bookcases
Walnut
2010s Italian Bookcases
Glass, Wood
1870s English Antique Bookcases
Pine
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1890s Antique Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Lacquer
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Bookcases
Walnut
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Plywood
19th Century English Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1980s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Ash, Beech
2010s Danish Modern Bookcases
Metal
2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Burl
Early 18th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Straw, Wood
Early 1900s Antique Bookcases
Walnut
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Metal, Steel
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Bookcases
Pine, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Bookcases
Glass, Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Oak
1760s English George III Antique Bookcases
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel, Chrome
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Bookcases
Hardwood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Maple
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Bookcases
Lacquer
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Oak
20th Century Bookcases
Mahogany, Glass
Early 20th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Plastic
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
20th Century Italian Bookcases
Oak
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Bookcases
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Bookcases
Blown Glass, Oak
1990s Japonisme Bookcases
Wood
1940s Hollywood Regency Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Elm
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Teak
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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