Bookcases
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Paper
Early 19th Century Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Bookcases
Metal
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Bookcases
Rosewood
Late 20th Century Javanese Bookcases
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Bookcases
Metal, Wire
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
19th Century British Antique Bookcases
Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Wood, Lacquer
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Bookcases
Pine
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
19th Century British Antique Bookcases
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Brass, Stainless Steel
19th Century British Regency Antique Bookcases
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Resin
2010s Italian Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Bookcases
Bronze
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
20th Century American Baroque Revival Bookcases
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Stainless Steel
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Pine
2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood, Rosewood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
2010s Italian Bookcases
Glass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Bookcases
Wood, Lacquer
1960s Danish Vintage Bookcases
Metal
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Pine
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bookcases
Oak
2010s Italian Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Georgian Bookcases
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Bookcases
Resin, Maple, Wenge
1980s Regency Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Burmese Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Walnut
20th Century Neoclassical Bookcases
Wood
1910s English Regency Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Bookcases
Oak
19th Century English Antique Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Modern Bookcases
Oak, Lacquer
1970s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Brass
19th Century British Antique Bookcases
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Bookcases
Brass
1960s French Vintage Bookcases
Wood
20th Century Bookcases
Wood
Late 19th Century British Antique Bookcases
Ebony
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Bookcases
Walnut, Pine
Early 1900s British Queen Anne Antique Bookcases
Walnut
19th Century Antique Bookcases
1980s Unknown Vintage Bookcases
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Glass
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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