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Bookcases For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1920s
Large Napoleon III Style Oak Bookcase – Four Seasons Theme
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Impressive Napoleon III style oak bookcase, richly carved with the allegorical theme of the Four Seasons. The lower doors feature high-relief panels with cherubic figures depicting s...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Mid 19th Century Bookcase, Late Biedermeier, Northern Germany
Located in Greven, DE
Antique bookcase
North Germany
Mahogany
middle 19th century
Dimensions: H x W x D: 198 x 138 x 49 cm
Description:
Front glazed bookcase from the late Biedermeier era circa 1850-18...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Regency breakfront side cabinet attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine Regency breakfront side cabinet attributed to Gillows of Lancaster in well figured rosewood veneer. The cabinet displays several typical Gillows design features including the ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
19th century French Bookcase Mahogany
Located in MILL, NL
Insanely beautiful Louis Philippe bookcase / sideboard / display cabinet. Mahogany veneer over oak. Dates from the late 19th century.
Condition is exceptionally good. All locks func...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
Walnut ormolu mounted open bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Kingwood ormolu mounted open bookcase, the well-figured inverted breakfront top enclosed by brass banding. The bookshelf is fitted with three bays of ajusable shelves having decrativ...
Category
19th Century British Antique Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Saddle Display Case
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional late 19th century Saddle Display Case in Bibliotheque form from a horse farm in the Southwest of France. Soundly constructed from painted wood with original glass. T...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Antique Victorian Figured Walnut four door Breakfront Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian breakfront bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich figured walnut, circa 1860 in date.
This grand bookcase features rounded corners and an uppe...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Walnut Cylinder Bureau Bookcase
Located in King's Lynn, GB
A Victorian Walnut Cylinder Bureau Bookcase. This 3 in 1 piece has a bookcase, writing area, and cupboard storage, talk about the ultimate home office! The bookcase has two arched gl...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Walnut
19th Century French Provencal Pine Library Bookcase - Antique Buffet Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique French Provencal style library bookcase made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The medium sized two part buffet cabinet, cupboard is compos...
Category
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Wire
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Bookcase
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th Century French faux bamboo book case is an uncommon find. The shading of this item makes it particularly appealing and easy to mix alongside other wood tones to add variety...
Category
1880s French Antique Bookcases
Materials
Faux Bamboo
19th Century French Louis XV Serpentine Walnut Display Armoire ~ Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Serpentine Walnut Display Armoire ~ Bookcase is a magnificent expression of the Rococo style, rendered in exquisite French walnut that is a bit on the bl...
Category
1880s French Louis XV Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Buffet Deux Corps
Located in High Point, NC
Exceptionally well-carved 19th century oak buffet deux corps from France. This two-piece cabinet features a wonderful hand carved de...
Category
19th Century French Antique Bookcases
Materials
Blown Glass, Oak
Stylish Black Painted Edwardian Glazed Bookcase or Buffet with Original Glass
Located in Jesteburg, DE
A statement piece that will make an impact in most settings.
Beautiful old glass doors.
Category
Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Softwood
Tall Carved Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet, Germany circa 1880-1890
Located in Round Top, TX
Impressive Oak Renaissance Revival bookcase heavily carved with 2 glass doors and adjustable shelves.
Barley twist columns, carved embellishments along crown, drawer, panels and thro...
Category
Late 19th Century German Renaissance Revival Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
English Mahogany Wood Cabinet / Bookcase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Great English craftsmanship two parts mahogany wood china cabinet / bookcase with interior glass shelves & exterior Greek key influence woo...
Category
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Large Top Quality William 4th Open Library Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A superb quality William 4th rosewood open waterfall library bookcase, three fixed shelves and two adjustable deep shelves, scrolled supports to the top, splits into three for moving...
Category
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Rare Pair of Gillows Antique Quality Satinwood Waterfall Bookcases
Located in Suffolk, GB
Rare pair of Gillows antique quality satinwood waterfall bookcases having the original brass gallery above a satinwood open waterfall bookcase with crossbanded satinwood backs and to...
Category
19th Century English Antique Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Gorgeous burled olive wood, with mullioned glass front d...
Category
1920s American French Provincial Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Fine Victorian Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3533 Fine and elegant Victorian bookcase in mahogany with moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors enclosing 3 height adjustable shelves, projecting base with 2 cushion shaped ...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Country French Louis XIV Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Louis XIV Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque will make a great addition to your decor, providing just enough style flair to impress, while performing yeoman's duties...
Category
1890s French Louis XIV Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique William IV Mahogany Glazed Bureau Bookcase, circa 1835
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality William IV mahogany glazed bureau bookcase, circa 1835, 19th century.
We have a key for the bookcase and a small internal door on...
Category
1830s William IV Antique Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Monumental 19thC English Ebonised Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880
Monumental 19thC English Ebonised Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase
sku 2007
Together W258 x D38 x H223 cm
Base W247 x D38 x H88 cm
Base right section internal shelf dep...
Category
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Gorgeous book-matched exotic burled acacia wood, with mu...
Category
1920s American Louis XV Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Bookcase in Cherrywood, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Cherrywood bookcase with ebonized flanking columns and diamond-shaped lattice work on the glazed doors. Inside, the cabinet offers plenty of space with four shelves with ebonized fro...
Category
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Bookcases
Materials
Cherry
Large 19th C English Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880
Large 19th C English mahogany glazed breakfront bookcase.
We can also customise existing pieces to suit your scheme/requirements. ...
Category
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
English Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good English painted breakfront library bookcase. All adjustable shelving. 1840.
Dimensions
122 inches (310 cms) Wide
18.5 inches (47 ...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Large 19th Century French Directoire Period Painted Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Located in Birmingham, AL
This exceptional mid-19th century French Directoire period painted bookcase or display cabinet from Gordes, circa early 1800s, embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of its era. Han...
Category
1860s French Directoire Antique Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Glazed Bookcases
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful pair of early 19th C French glazed bookcases. 1830.
Reference: 8022
Dimensions
61 inches (155 cms) Wide
25 inches (64 cms) Deep
98 inches (249 cms) High
Category
19th Century French Antique Bookcases
Materials
Pine
19th Century English George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautifully crafted in the George III style large mahogany wood English breakfront cabinet / bookcase with four doors in the upper part. The...
Category
1820s English George III Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
French Gilt Brass Mounted Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Late 19th century French mahogany bookcase .The moulded cornice with central lyre motif above two large bevelled glass doors enclosing four adjustable shelves with two short draws be...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Bleached Walnut Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small English 19th century pretty bleached walnut two door bookcase. Nice small size. 1880.
Code: 8875
Dimensions:
W: 36" (91.4 cm)
H: 59" (149.9 cm)
D: 15" (38.1 cm)
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Miniature English Antique Mahogany Secretary Bookcase ca. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
RARE AND VERY FINE MINIATURE GEORGE III MAHOGANY TWO-PART BOOKCASE OVER CHEST
Of Child-Like Dimensions England, circa 1800
Item # 403TYP02X
A rare and very fine George III mahogany...
Category
19th Century English George III Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique American Victorian Cherry Wood Etagere or Bookshelf
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Victorian or American Colonial style cherry wood five shelf etagere or bookshelf with carved finial details
USA, circa late 19th century
Measures: 31.75"W x 10"D x 5...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Cherry
1875s English Spiral Library Staircase with Green Leather Trim
Located in Marbella, ES
An elegant spiral library staircase, a functional and decorative piece ideal for interiors with character. Made of solid wood, this staircase stands out for its fan-shaped steps cove...
Category
19th Century English Antique Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Arts & Crafts Bookcase by Willem Penaat for Fa. Haag & Zn Amsterdam, 1897
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Arts & Crafts bookcase.
Design by Willem Penaat for Fa. Haag & Zn Amsterdam.
Striking Dutch design from 1897.
Solid oak frame with original patinated brass...
Category
1890s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Macey
By Macey Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts mahogany four-stack barrister bookcase
By Macey
USA, Circa 1920s
Mahogany, with glass front doors, and brass hardware.
Measures: 34"W x 12.25"D x...
Category
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Monumental Early 19th Century Irish William IV Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Large 19th Century Irish William IV mahogany bookcase. Stunning pierced lattice work, cresting above four geometric glazed doors, with shelved interior over four fielded cupboard d...
Category
Early 19th Century Irish Antique Bookcases
Materials
Wood
French Empire Style Ebonized Bookcase
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This handsome Empire style open book shelf has a recent ebonized finish. This antique has the rounded column fronts of the empire style raised on paw feet. The interior is fitted wit...
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Irish Library Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good late 19th C Irish painted bookcase with a sliding middle door on the top and base section. 1880
This bookcase is part of a near pair of bookcases that came out of a country esta...
Category
19th Century Irish Antique Bookcases
Materials
Pine
19th Century French Carved Oak Renaissance Revival Hunt Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Impressive French carved oak Renaissance-revival bookcase with finely-carve ‘hunt’ motifs to the lower doors below carved drawers, the top with a pair of glass doors...
Category
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Louis XIV Carved Painted Bookcase Cabinet with Glass Doors
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique bookcase was crafted in Paris, France, circa 1870. The traditional display cabinet built of two separate parts, rests on a straight bottom plinth base. The top ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Paint
French Empire Mahogany Bookcase Bibliotheque, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional high quality French Empire style mahogany bookcase - bibliotheque with finely cast gilt bronze mounts and interior fitted with 4 shelves.
Very fine workmanship. In ex...
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Bookcases
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Neoclassical Bookcase by Artist Jørgen Roed, Denmark 1850’s
Located in Valby, 84
A rare and exquisite Danish bookcase designed by Jørgen Roed (1808–1888), one of Denmark’s most renowned Golden Age artists. This elegant neoclassical piece, crafted in rich mahogany...
Category
1850s Danish Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century French Renaissance Carved Walnut Bookcase ~ Vitrine
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Carved Walnut Bookcase ~ Vitrine is an amazing example of the wood sculptor's art! The entire framework, each door, and all moldings have been carved...
Category
1870s French Renaissance Revival Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
A Very Rare 19th Century Irish Breakfront Bookcase Labelled 'Strahan of Dublin'
By Strahan of Dublin
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare and impressive 19th Century Irish well figured, flame mahogany four door breakfront bookcase labelled 'Strahan of Dublin', finely hand carved, of grand proportions, excep...
Category
19th Century Irish Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Monumental English Burr Walnut Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1920
Monumental English Burr Walnut Breakfront Bookcase - with adjustable shelves and keys
Breaks down into smaller sections
sku 1253
(losses)
W345 x D61 x H238cm
Base W334 x D...
Category
1920s Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Large 19thC English Ebonised Pine Glazed Dresser / Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890
Large 19thC English Ebonised Pine Glazed Dresser / Bookcase
sku 1632
Base W154 x D48 x H91 cm
Top W157 x D31 x H105 cm
Together W157 x D48 x H196 cm
Category
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Regency Rosewood Open Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with bronze gallery over two adjustable shelves. The whole flanked by fluted columns with carved acanthus.. Plinth base. Ex Stair And Co. NY. Sold for 34,000 in 2000.
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Circa 1800 Carved Oak and Wire Paneled Double Bibliothèque from Southwest France
Located in Dallas, TX
An unusual double bibliothèque from southwest France, this impressive bookcase was hand-carved from oak, circa 1800. Several layers of molding adorn the crown, including a deep cavet...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Bookcases
Materials
Wire
Georgian Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet Glazed 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Georgian revival mahogany glazed bookcase.
This bookcase is raised upon cabriole legs.
Circa 1860 The bookcase features 2 astragal glazed doors which open to reveal 5 adjustable shel...
Category
1860s Georgian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
R. J. Horner Style Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Empire, Victorian, or Neoclassical style bookcase cabinet
In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co.
USA, Circa 1890s
Carved mahogany, with mullioned leaded glass fron...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Eastlake Victorian bookcase cabinet
In the manner of Herter Brothers
USA, Circa 1880s
Carved walnut, with burled walnut panels, glass front doors, and original ...
Category
1880s American Eastlake Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Fantastic Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Ormolu Mounted Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut marquetry inlaid ormolu mounted bookcase cabinet having a quality moulded cornice above a pair of prett...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Large English Regency Mahogany Glazed Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1820
Large English Regency mahogany glazed secretaire bookcase
sku 1140
Together W142 x D52 x H226 cm
Base W137 x D52 x H101 cm
Top W142 x...
Category
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
1800's Antique French Renaissance Revival, Walnut, Vitrine, Cabinet, Bookcase!
Located in Austin, TX
High Quality 1800's Antique French Renaissance Revival, Walnut, Vitrine, Cabinet, Bookcase!
Antique Bookcase, Vitrine, Cabinet, French Renaissance Revival, Walnut, 1800s, 19th Centu...
Category
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
English Painted Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century English painted and glazed pine bookcase. 1830.
Code: 8832
Dimensions:
W: 47" (119.4 cm)
H: 92" (233.7 cm)
D: 18.5" (47 cm)
Category
19th Century English William IV Antique Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Neoclassic Wardrobe Bookcase, All Solid Walnut, Burl Walnut and Oak Interior
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian last 19th century neoclassic wardrobe bookcase, all solid walnut and burl walnut and solid oak interior. Restored and polished to wax.
Elegant and sturdy wardrobe can also b...
Category
1870s Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mirror, Oak, Walnut, Burl
Napoleon III Walnut Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Montreal, QC
Napoleon III walnut bookcase cabinet with 4 doors and 2 drawers
Category
1880s French Antique Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
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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