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Bookcases For Sale
Vintage Oak 4 Tier Industrial x Frame Freestanding Bookcase Etagere Shelf
Located in Dayton, OH
An open frame industrial style x frame bookcase or room divider from the last quarter of the 20th century. Made from oak with four long shelves. The unit can be broken down folding u...
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Late 20th Century Modern Bookcases

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Oak

19th Century Dutch revolving bookcase, 1880
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Dutch revolving bookcase, 1880 A very large Dutch mahogany wooden revolving bookcase. The bookcase has open compartments to put the books in. Some bars of the bookcase ...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Bookcases

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Wood

Angelo Mangiarotti Italian Wood Bookcases Shelves Cavalletto Model for Agapecasa
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
A furnishing system made entirely of wood, designed by Angelo Mangiarotti in 1953. Its distinctive feature is a trestle in the shape of an upturned “V”, which means it is superimposable by means of a siply gravity joint, and whose special perimeter section can accomodate bookshelves on which closed containers...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Swedish mid century birch low open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid century birch low open bookcase circa 1950. Good example of elegant and functional Swedish furniture design. Low footprint on this piece allows it to sit in many areas ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Birch

Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, Teak Mid-Century like String Shelves, 2 of 2
Located in London, GB
Robert Heal for Staples, 1964 'Ladderax' shelving system [ NO. 2 of 2 UNITS AVAILABLE - THIS LISTING IS FOR THE RIGHT HAND SIDE UNIT IN THE PHOTOS ] One bay system. Four wooden she...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Stickley Misson Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style solid oak bookcase By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, 2012 Measures: 26.25"W x 10"D x 40"H. Very good original vintage condition. Shelves a...
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

L&JG Stickley Open Bookcase with Chamfered Board Back (2 Available)
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
L&JG Stickley open bookcase with chamfered board back and tenon & key construction c1906-1912. Stickley is a furniture brand that offers both Arts and Crafts and Mission-style furni...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases

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Oak

Dada Est. Custom Oak Vinyl Record Cabinet, Handcrafted Storage with Midcentury
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Discover the perfect blend of style and functionality with this Dada Est. Contemporary Oak Vinyl Record Cabinet. Handcrafted with the finest mater...
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2010s Spanish Modern Bookcases

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Oak

Oak Library Book Stand
Located in Wilson, NC
Antique Regency oak library book stand with two small drawer spaces. Drawers are missing. Scalloped edges on top right and left and two lower shelf display...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Bookcases

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Oak

Exceptional Mahogany Bureau Bookcase from Baltimore Maryland, circa 1830
By Circle of John Needles
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany bureau bookcase from Baltimore, Maryland of exceptional quality. Design is most like examples from shop of John Needles while tapering columnar supports and finely carved el...
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Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

Midcentury wood and leather bookcase by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Stunning Artona bookcase designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in Italy in 1970. This iconic piece present several shelves, some closed by a bevelled glass with leather hand...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Leather, Rosewood

Chinoiserie Bookcase or Etagere
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinoiserie Bookcase or Etagere, probably American, circa 1950s. It is a versatile size and can be used as a bookcase, etagere, or display case. The collection of Japanese bronzes se...
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1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Craftsman Two Door Bookcase
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular simple be yet so elegant. A beautiful piece from the Arts and Crafts Mission period. Still in its original fumed oak finish and with it all the original hardware. Wavy gl...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases

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Iron

Lips Vago set of two Congresso industrial shelving unit 1970s
Located in bari, IT
Lips Vago industrial metal shelving unit Congress model early 1970s. Black lacquered metal frame. The five shelves are adjustable in height. Lips Vago, an Italian company founded in...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Metal

Vintage Set Spiral Mahogany Library Steps 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful set of Vintage English spiral library steps, circa 1980 in date. They are of nice proportions having four steps, each with the original inset gold tooled green l...
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Late 20th Century English Bookcases

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Leather, Mahogany

Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, Teak Mid-Century like String Shelves, 1 of 2
Located in London, GB
Robert Heal for Staples, 1964 'Ladderax' shelving system [ NO. 1 of 2 UNITS AVAILABLE - THIS LISTING IS FOR THE LEFT HAND SIDE UNIT IN THE PHOTOS ] One bay system. Four wooden shel...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Thomasville French Provincial Louis XV Oak Writing Desk with Bookcase Hutch Top
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk with bookcase hutch top By Thomasville USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid oak,...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Bookcases

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Brass

French Charles X Bookcase in Cherry Wood w/ Original Glass Door Panels, c. 1820
Located in Miami, FL
A very beautiful French Charles X bookcase in cherry, circa 1820 with original glass panels and key. Original French polish finish. Makes a great bookcase or display cabinet! Measur...
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1820s French Charles X Antique Bookcases

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Mercury Glass, Cherry

Mediterranean Spanish Style Bookshelf
Located in Las Vegas, NV
3 SHELVING UNITS AVAILABLE We absolutely adore these Spanish style arched shelving units. They are completely on trend, with their wonderful, minimalist, Mediterranean feel. They...
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20th Century Minimalist Bookcases

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Resin, Fiberglass, Plaster

19th Century Black Swedish Pine Tall Narrow Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Narrow and tall Swedish display cabinet with decorative lattice work along upper glass doors.  Note the striking black painted exterior and contrasting gray interior; while a newer f...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Bookcases

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Glass, Pine, Paint

Peter Hvidt Modular Freestanding Solid Teak Bookcases / Wall Units
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Manufacturer: Søborg Møbler Era: 1966 Materials: Teak Measurements: 71" wide (both bays), 35.5″ wide (each bay) x 19″ deep x 8...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Walnut 2 door French bookcase /display cabinet
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Very good quality late 19th century solid walnut 2 door bookcase French circa 1880's with 4 fully adjustable shelves ( we have made new plywood shelves lipped with walnut ) the beaut...
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1880s French Antique Bookcases

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Walnut

Monumental English 19thC Oak Glazed Library Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 Monumental English 19thC Oak Glazed Library Bookcase sku 2037B Together W230 x D52.5 x H246 cm Base W219.5 x D52.5 x H91 cm Base internal shelf depth 36.5 cm Top W230 x D...
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19th Century Antique Bookcases

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Oak

Henredon Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous figured walnut, with original bra...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases

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Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or display cabinet By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Stunning carved mahogany, with mullioned glass front do...
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1980s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Antique Satinwood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet Edwards & Roberts 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Sheraton Revival top quality three door breakfront bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich satinwood by the renowned cabinet makers and retailers Edwards & Roberts, Circa 1880 in date. This magnificent bookcase is surmounted with a beautiful swan neck cornice and is mastefully inlaid with scrolling garlands, ribbons, fans and urns. The three astragal glazed doors revealing adjustable shelves, the frieze with three oak lined frieze frieze drawers with hand cut dovetails. Raised on six square tapering legs that terminate in spade feet there is no mistaking its superb quality and very grand design, which is certain to make it a talking point in your home and stand proud in whichever room you choose to display it. Complete with working locks and key. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 225 x Width 149 x Depth 36 Dimensions in inches: Height 7 foot, 5 inches x Width 4 foot, 11 inches x Depth 1 foot, 2 inches Edwards & Roberts The firm Edwards & Roberts was one of the best English antique furniture cabinet makers of the second half of the nineteenth century. The company was founded in 1845 and by 1854 was trading as ‘Edwards & Roberts’, 21 Wardour Street, Antique and Modern Cabinet...
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1880s English Sheraton Antique Bookcases

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Satinwood

Vintage MCM Belgian Bookcase with Drop Down Desk/Bar in Walnut
Located in Chicago, IL
MCM walnut bookcase with drop down desk or bar and lower closed storage. walnut case inset round pulls drop down desk with storage compartments divided storage compartments in lowe...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Marble Top Vitrine / Bookcase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 19th century French Louis XVI style Mahogany with brass mounted marble top vitrine / bookcase. This was designed to display your most prized possessions or one of a kind collec...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bookcases

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Marble, Brass

Abaco Writing Desk by Fabio Rebosio
Located in Milan, IT
Prized materials and clean aesthetic effortlessly merge in this exquisite writing desk by Fabio Rebosio. The structure is crafted of Canaletto walnut wood and enriched with a matte b...
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2010s Italian Bookcases

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Wood, Glass

Midcentury modular bookcase, Italy 1950
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury modular bookcase with original metal ? structure, brass details and several wooden compartments; four drawers on the right and a big c...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Wood

Contemporary Brutalist Cabinet in Solid Oak, Brown
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Brutalist Cabinet made of solid oak Dimensions: 180 x 80 x 45 cm Unique piece made to order. Customizable. Founded by D...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Bookcases

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Oak

Danish Walnut Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Walnut Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. This is a version of the Royal wall unit by Poul Cadovius with beautiful walnut veneered shelves. Designed in 1...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Walnut

Henkel Harris Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Henkel Harris USA, 1978 Mahogany, with satinwood banding, mullioned glass front doo...
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1970s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Antique French Regency Louis XVI Carved Cherry Wood Lighted Breakfront Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial or French Regency Louis XVI style lighted display cabinet or breakfront bookcase USA, Circa Late 20th Century Carved cherry wood, with glass front and ...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Bookcases

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Brass

Late 19th Century Spanish Walnut Bureau Bookcase ‘Secretaire’
Located in Miami, FL
A late 19th century Spanish Walnut Bureau bookcase ‘secretaire’ with fretwork open swan neck pediment, centred by a shaped finial, above a pair of doors, slant front enclosed writing...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Bookcases

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Walnut

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Bookshelf / Cabinet
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak bookshelf / cabinet. The shelves are height-adjustable. This piece is in excellent refinished condition with very fe...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Blue and Green Translucent Hand Dyed Acrylic Tone Shelf by Sohyun Yun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The tone shelf is inspired by the traditional colors of Korea, especially "Hanbok," which is a traditional Korean dress for formal occasions. Here, those traditional colors are made into art furniture with a modern sensibility, in Korean jade and sky blue. The tone of the blue gives an elegant and dreamy vibe. As artisans dye each piece of acrylic by hand, the tone in this piece is completely different from that of a mass-produced product, and as such, has its own value as a limited artwork. Wide spaces between the shelves can fit large...
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2010s Korean Modern Bookcases

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Acrylic

1920s Console Cabinet Record Holder Art Decò in Briar, by Piero Bottoni
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Cabinet console style "Rationalism" , by Piero Bottoni for Meroni & Fossati, in briar of walnut with murano glass handle. Cabinet dimensions: Height 77 c...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

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Walnut, Burl

Large English Ebonised Oak Waring & Gillow Glazed Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1900 Large English Ebonised Oak Waring & Gillow Glazed Cabinet sku 2008 Together W154 x D48 x H202 cm Base W152 x D48 x H86 cm Base internal shelf depth 38 cm Top W154 x D32 x ...
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20th Century Bookcases

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Oak

Antique Italian Venetian Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A monumental antique Venetian bureau bookcase, Circa 1880 in date. It is a superb copy of an 18th Century Venetian bureau bookcase, the original would be worth in the region of a million pounds...
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1880s Antique Bookcases

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Walnut

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Bookcase by Borge Mogensen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Danish Modern bookcase by Borge Mogensen. 2 available, price for one. 48w 10d 63h
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern bookcase in teak. Lower part with two wide drawers. Sculpted pulls in solid teak. Upper part has three height adj...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Cabinet of Curiosities Sculptural Wall Shelving Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures and pieces in a wooden shelve. Made in Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Wood

18th Century Hand Painted Venetian Style Green Ferrovia Cupboard with Magnolias
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Capsule Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our brand new Ferrovia Cupboard. This piece is inspired by memories made visiting dear friends in the south of the Un...
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2010s Italian Other Bookcases

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Wood

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Globe Wernicke Oak Five Stack Barrister Secretary
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Globe Wernicke Oak Five Stack Barrister Bookcase with Drop Front ...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Exceptional Painted Bookcase with Gold Leaf Carvings
Located in Vo', Veneto
Exceptional bookcase painted in blue and red with gold leaf carvings. Two large side pillars, with richly carved scrolls, lacquered and gilded wi...
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1810s Italian Folk Art Antique Bookcases

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Fir

Rare Midcentury Eames ESU 400-C for Herman Miller 1st Series
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this Charles and Ray Eames designed ESU 400-C for Herman Miller. This is the rarest 1st series ESU (Eames Storage Unit) A versatile case piece that makes a ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Steel, Chrome

Large Neoclassic Wooden Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Shown in Antique French Oak finish, this monumental cabinet features diamond-patterned fluted detailing, crown moulding, and symmetrical glass doors with matching lozenge designs. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Bookcases

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Glass, Wood

French Provincial Bookcase with Sliding Doors
Located in Westwood, NJ
Shown in an Antique French Oak finish, its exterior exudes organic warmth, complemented by a White Harvest-painted interior that enhances display contrast. Sliding glass doors above...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Bookcases

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Glass, Wood

Antique Arts & Crafts Four-Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Arts & Crafts Four-Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase with Pull-Out Glass Doors over Ogee Bas...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak, Glass

Contemporary Room Divider Shelving "30/30 S" in Oak by Casey Lurie Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Part room divider, part bookcase, part screen, the "30/30" series is an extremely versatile shelving system. Named for the degrees of the alternately angled dividers which give the p...
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2010s North American Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Antique Revolving Bookcase, English, Walnut, Rotating Novel Library, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique revolving bookcase. An English, walnut rotating novel library, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Attractive rotating library, handy to keep favourite t...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Bookcases

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Walnut

Antique French Bookcase Cabinet Carved Oak Black Forest Renaissance Glass
Located in Shreveport, LA
Superb 19th century Antique French Dark Oak “Hunt Cabinet”, Bookcase, Vitrine or Display Cabinet! Direct from France, and one of several exquisite glass door bookcase/cabinets from...
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Early 20th Century Mahogany Stacking Barrister Bookcase
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Mahogany stacking barrister bookcase with maple interiors. 3 storage sections with glass sliding up and in doors. Paneled sides, brass pulls. Each compartment is 42 x 9.5 x 8.75 h fo...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Jorge Zalszupin - Componivel bookcase
Located in PARIS, FR
JORGE ZALSZUPIN - COMPONIVEL BOOKCASE Jacaranda and cork for L'Atelier Moveis Brazil Circa 1959 H 150 x L 200 x D 40 cm Jorge Zalszupin, born in 1922 in Warsaw, Poland, became a lea...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Metal

Monumental 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870 Monumental 19thC English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase sku 1961 Together W314 x D36 x H212 cm Base W306 x D36 x H88 cm Base, left/right section internal shelf depth 23 cm B...
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19th Century Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

Bookshelf by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 1950s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Two parts bookshelf by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbler 1950s Made in teak. On the back with Illums Boighus Kbh. mark. In very good vintage condition, with nice ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Midcentury Walnut Cado Display Shelf
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Walnut Cado System display shelf thats meant to hold books or flat artwork. The shelf has a beautiful catch at the bottom preventing a book from...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Rosewood

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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