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Bookcases For Sale
Carved oak breakfront open bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Heavily carved open bookcase the large rectangular breakfront top with carved moulded edge. Above three bays of adjustable shelves flanked by carved columns to the base all raised to...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Bookcases

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Oak

Art Deco Bookcase, 1920, French in Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Year: 1920 Country: French Wood You want to live in the golden years, this is the bookcase that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and V...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

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Wood

Victorian Solid Oak Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0625 English antique solid oak open bookcase, having oversailing top with an attractive grain and moulded top above one fixed and two height adjustable shelves with reeded edges, al...
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19th Century English Antique Bookcases

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Oak

Victorian Solid Oak Open Bookcase
Victorian Solid Oak Open Bookcase
$2,168 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Two Tier Hand Carved Victorian Pokerwork Oak Library Book Table Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1880 English Victorian two tier rotating book table with pokerwork top A very good look...
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Bookcases

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Oak

Shapland and Petter, an Arts & Crafts Hanging Oak Bookcase with Copper Plaque
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. An Arts and Crafts hanging oak bookcase with a circular copper plaque depicting stylized floral details with original chocolate patina and stylized Tulip cut-out...
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Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases

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Copper

Stairs Glass Shelf
Located in Paris, FR
Shelf Stairs Glass with all structure in clear glass With 6 inclined shelves. Shelf on swivel base.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases

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Glass

Stairs Glass Shelf
Stairs Glass Shelf
$4,565 Sale Price / item
20% Off
William IV Breakfront Bookcase Mahogany Period 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Large William IV mahogany breakfront bookcase. This bookcase stands upon a plinth base Period 19th Century The lower section having 4 paneled doors with wonderful flame mahogany timb...
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19th Century William IV Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

PAIR OF HUGE 2.5 METER TALL SATIN BIRCH & WALNUT STEEPLE TOP LIBRARY BOOKCASEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale lovely pair of English extra large open Library Bookcases in Satin Birch with Walnut detailing Please note...
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20th Century English Country Bookcases

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Birch, Walnut

Mid-Century in the style of Charles Dudouyt Bookcase in Cerused Oak
Located in Miami, FL
Superb piece of furniture excellent craftsmanship, in cerused golden oak, typical work in the style of the well knowned French designer Charles Dudouyt. Simple and very architectural...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Oak

Boho Chic Demi Lune Rattan Corner Shelf/Etagere
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Enhance your space with the Boho Chic Demi Lune Rattan Corner Shelf/Etagere. Artfully crafted from rattan, its unique curved, half-moon design fits pe...
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20th Century Bohemian Bookcases

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Rattan

21st Century Ih Maj in Cabinet Oak and Walnut Wood Handmade by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Inspired by the emphasize combination of forms in Picasso's cubism art paintings, his use of color and geometrical figures, Malabar designers imagined this exquisite and refined art ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bookcases

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Oak, Walnut

Janette Laverrière and Maurice Pré, Bureau in Blond Oak and Skai, circa 1958
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bureau in steps of Maurice Pre and Janette Laverrière 1958 in blond oak embellished with red skai of origin, the opened flap serves as office, small...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Faux Leather, Oak

Clear Acrylic New-In-Box “Sound Rack” by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba for Kartell
Located in San Gabriel, CA
Another modular piece from Kartell designers, the “Sound Rack” by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba is a small cabinet that can take on many forms. It can be sta...
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Bookcases

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Acrylic

George III mahogany bureau bookcase
Located in Grange-Over-Sands, GB
A George III period mahogany bureau bookcase. Having a moulded cornice above two fielded panelled doors, opening to reveal four adjustable shelves inside with and interior cupboard, ...
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1770s Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

Fine Italian 18th Century Painted Bookcase
Located in Rome, IT
A Fine Italian 18' century Painted Bookcase . cm 220x115x45
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18th Century Italian Antique Bookcases

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Wool

Black Primitive Bookshelf by Studio Nucleo, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Primitive bookshelf was one of the strongest and most iconic products designed by Studio Nucleo. Initially made as a limited-edition product, t...
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2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

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Plastic

George I Figured Walnut Bureau Bookcase with Mirror Doors
Located in Woodbury, CT
Truly a spectacular example of its kind, this grand secretary grabs your attention with its broken arch pediment and doesn't let go until you admire the original bracket feet. In bet...
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18th Century British George I Antique Bookcases

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Walnut, Burl

Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan and Wicker Etagere/Bookcase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage bohemian bamboo and rattan Etagere/bookcase. Features slicer cabinet doors and shelving.
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1980s Vintage Bookcases

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker

Very Fine 19th Century Three Door Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th century fruitwood three door breakfront bookcase, beautifully hand carved with a rich patina. The moulded stepped cavetto pedime...
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19th Century English Antique Bookcases

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Brass

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 3-Shelf System for Gubi in Black Ash
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 3-Shelf System for Gubi in Black Ash The Démon shelf, or the Biblio-Démon in Matégot’s original 1954 sketches, was part of a “plan d’execution de la biblioth...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Gravità Solid Wood Library, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
The Gravità solid wood bookcase is a simple and linear composition that conveys a feeling of suspension. It uses magnetic vertical elements to hide...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

A Charming Mid 19th Century French Cherrywood Glazed Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A charming Mid-19th Century French cherry wood cupboard. Displaying a simplistic moulded cornice above a pair of inset glass doors with a further pair of panelled doors below featuri...
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19th Century French Antique Bookcases

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Cherry

Mid-Century German freestanding vintage library bookcase shelf, 3-parts, 1960s
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid-Century German freestanding vintage library bookcase shelf, 1960s Dimensions: Height: 200cm Width: 274cm Depth: 40cm It is in good vinta...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Wood

Pierre Jeanneret Bookcase
Located in Studio City, CA
Teak glass fronted bookcase designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh. Thick teak solid wood shelves inside. Provenance: Administrative buildings, ...
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1950s Indian Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Art Deco Storage Cabinet, Mahogany, Sycamore, Curved Doors, Shelves - France
Located in Girona, Girona
Extraordinary Art Deco storage cabinet-bookcase, solid mahogany with mahogany veneer outside and sycamore inside with a wide base, french polish. Two curved doors...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

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Metal, Nickel

Pair of Russian Plum Pudding Mahogany Bookcases
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Russian (Circa 1820) plum pudding mahogany bookcase cabinets with brass trim and "X" design on 2 front doors, with 2 lower doors and fall...
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19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

Chinese Qing Bookcase Display Cabinet Carved Hardwood 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Large hand carved Chinese Qing dynasty hardwood display cabinet / bookcase Carved details are very intricate and include floral motifs, dragons and lotus leaves Big piece with plenty...
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Early 1900s Antique Bookcases

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Hardwood

Tuscany Bookcase in Solid Fir, Hand Painted, with Glass on Three Sides
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian bookcase in fir, with two doors, hand painted, with glass on three sides, internal shelves. Very sturdy and elegant. In my warehouse I have two of these bookcases as seen ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Fir

Italian 19th Century Regency Style Rustic Walnut Wood Open Shelves Bookcase
Located in Firenze, IT
This multifunctional display cabinet with open shelves shows the rustic and simple line typical of Florentine 19th Century piece of furniture. This amazingly useful and functional pi...
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19th Century Italian Regency Antique Bookcases

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Wood, Walnut

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Bookcase by Piet Kramer, 1916
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School bookcase. Design by Piet Kramer. Striking Dutch design from around 1916. Solid oak base with on top two secret storage spaces. Lock a...
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1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

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Oak

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...
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1920s British Georgian Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Lacquer

Bookcase by Umberto Mascagni, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Modular bookcase unique in style, design, planning and materials. The Mascagni company for the excellent quality and uniqueness of products boasted in the 50's a reference of exclusi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Bookcase by Umberto Mascagni, 1950s
Bookcase by Umberto Mascagni, 1950s
$3,303 Sale Price
27% Off
A Large 19th Century Glazed Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5534 A large XIXth century mahogany glazed bookcase, having cavetto cornice above a shallow frieze and a pair of glazed doors with flamed mahogany panels to the base and fitted wit...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

A Large 19th Century Glazed Bookcase
A Large 19th Century Glazed Bookcase
$4,281 Sale Price
20% Off
George IV circa 1820 Hardwood Library Bookcase Inc Drawers Ornate Astral Glazing
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Astral glazed George IV mahogany library bookcase This piece has an absolutely stunning timber patina, I've never seen ...
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1820s English George IV Antique Bookcases

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Glass, Hardwood

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-Shelf System for GUBI in Oak
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-Shelf System for GUBI in Oak. The Démon Shelf, or the Biblio-Démon in Matégot’s original 1954 sketches, was part of a “plan d’execution de la bibliothèque," or his ideal model of an interior home library and study...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period bookcase cabinet In the manner of Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with mullioned glass front doors and...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Bruno Mathsson Wall-Mounted Bookcase by Bruno Mathsson International in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Wall-mounted bookcase designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Bruno Mathsson International in Sweden.
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Beech

Wonderful Pair Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Arch Shape Glass Etagere Bookshelf
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Arch Shape With Glass Insert Etagere / Bookshelf's Painted White
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20th Century Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Metal

19thC French Louis XVI style Mahogany Bookcase/Display Case/Vitrine
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An elegant Louis XVI style bookcase/display case, the mahogany case richly inlaid with gilded brass fillets to the two front doors and both sides, Each door has a three quarter panel...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bookcases

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Ormolu

Danish Modern Teak Bookcase with Storage Cabinet
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish modern shelving unit features pressed wood construction, teak veneer with original finish, two adjustable shelves up top, sliding doors and an adjustable shelf down below. 

Matching Danish shelving unit...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Regency Open Bookcase Walnut Sheraton Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous single English Sheraton style low openfront bookcases hand crafted from walnut Hand crafted in England to centuries old traditions - will last for many generations Great inv...
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1980s Regency Vintage Bookcases

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Walnut

Handcrafted Aluminium Rivet Typecase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rivet Typecase is a compartmentalized aluminum shelf with discrete sections meant for storing and displaying your most cherished objects. The Rivet de...
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2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Aluminum

LARGE VICTORIAN HABERDASHERY APOTHECARY SHOPS CABiNET GLAZED DOOR BOOKCASE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original mid-Victorian Apothecary or Haberdashery cabinet library bookcase Please note the de...
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Bookcases

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Glass, Hardwood

Pair of George Nelson Bookcases for Herman Miller in Walnut, 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-century modern bookcases designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, crafted circa 1950. Rich walnut cabinets with square steel legs Vibrant orange shelves, professionally refin...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Steel

SUPER RARE ANTIQUE GLOBE WERNICKE HABERDASHERY SHOPS CABINET FiLING BOOKCASE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, original Globe Wernicke, haberdashery shops filing bookcase cabinet Please note the deliv...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases

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Oak

Sculpture Bookcase Nobody's Guard No. 0 by Gaetano Pesce for Zero Disegno
Located in Ravenna, IT
Bookcase designed in 2003 by Gaetano Pesce for Zero Disegno. The bookcase is wrapped in a polyurethane resin sheet to which a round mirror is attached. On the left side, on the groun...
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Early 2000s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Resin

Late 19thC Mahogany Dwarf Open Bookcase by Shoolbred & Co
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late 19thC Mahogany Dwarf Open Bookcase by Shoolbred & Co, with adjustable shelves between fluted stiles on plinth base - 41"w x 12"d x 43"h
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

Moooi Editions, Transformed Remnants, Bookshelf, Limited Unique, Edition #1/10
Located in BREDA, NL
William Zwiers introduces Transformed Remnants Bookshelf, a captivating fusion of sustainability and creativity. Each of the ten bookshelves in the edition is crafted from repurposed old books, meticulously soaked in a blend of water and glue to create a solid, stone-like material with an organic relief that mesmerizes the eye. Each piece offers a thought-provoking reflection on our production and consumption habits while blurring the line between handcraft and mass production. • Materials: Repurposed Old Books, Glue • Limited Edition of 10 pcs, #1/10 • Height: 120 cm ( 47.2" ) • Width: 110 cm ( 43.3" ) • Depth: 40 cm ( 15.8" ) • Weight: 18 - 30 kg/ 40 - 66 lb • Year of design: 2023, Willem Zwiers • Launched for Moooi Editions...
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2010s Dutch Bookcases

Materials

Paper

Mid-19th Century French Fruitwood Buffet Deux Corps with Bonnet Top and Fluting
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-19th century French fruitwood buffet deux corps with bonnet top and fluting detail.   
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Bookcases

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Patinated Iron and Pine Bakers Rack or Bookshelves
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Artisan crafted pair of iron and pine bakers racks or bookshelves for display. Beautifully crafted with an intentionally patinated finish on the ironand an aged bleached finish on th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Bookcases

Materials

Iron

French Carved Étagère with Caned Shelves with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French étagère or shelving unit from the 19th century, featuring a marble inset to the top over four shelves. Each shelf with perfectly intact cane, the sides in the form of ...
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19th Century French Antique Bookcases

Materials

Marble

Regency Six Tier Etagere Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style six tier etagere bookcase with X frame supports, carved finials and a lower two drawer shelf. Dimensions: 22" W x 10" D x 73.5" H. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Mogens Koch Pair of Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch two wall-mounted bookcases in black stained oak. Executed by Rud Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Rare and Magnificent Neoclassical Mahogany Bibliotheque Bookcase
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare and magnificent neoclassical mahogany three door bookcase dating to the second half of the 19th century. Resting on a large plinth, the bookcase has three large frame doors with parallel detached moldings over a metal trellis...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Empire Revival Antique Bookcases

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Brass, Bronze

Midcentury Trumeau Bookcases or Cabinets by Paolo Buffa, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant trumeau bookcases produced by Fratelli Lietti. Exceptional design furniture by the famous Italian designer Paolo Buffa, in mahogany wood, front finely inlaid decoration with...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Red Painted Gustavian Bookcase Display Cabinet, Sweden circa 1790-1820
Located in Round Top, TX
The details in this large red Gustavian pine bookcase are impressive with carved molding and Greek key pattern along the crown, carved inset columns at side and fluted carved details...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Bookcases

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Glass, Pine, Paint

Federal Flame Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Pueblo, CO
Absolutely stunning Federal flame mahogany bookcase in perfect condition for over 200 years old. Original individual glass panes, upper and lower cabinets lock with original key, sta...
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th CENTURY MAGAZINE RACK IN BRIAR AND SOLID WALNUT
Located in Firenze, FI
This magazine rack is a unique piece, characterized by its elegance and refinement. Made entirely of fine briar and solid walnut, it is a piece of furniture that reflects the typical...
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19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Bookcases

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Wood, Walnut

Column Shelving, High by WL Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Column shelving, High by WL CERAMICS Design: David Derksen Materials: Porcelain with blue dripping glaze, corten steel Dimensions: 110 x 25 (ceramic ), 150 x 40 x 110 cm Also A...
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2010s Chinese Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Skønvirke Bookcase, Martin Nyrop, Denmark, 1905
Located in London, GB
A pine bookcase designed by architect Martin Nyrop and made by cabinetmaker Rudolph Rasmussen during the early 20th century. This bookcase, until recently, was part of the interior ...
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Early 20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Pine

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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