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Bookcases For Sale
Vintage 1960s Teak Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf with Adjustable Shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unveil the enduring allure of our vintage mid-century modern bookshelf, impeccably restored to its original splendor. Crafted in the 1960s from premium teak, this bookshelf stands ou...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Wood, Mahogany, Plywood, Lacquer

Dutch Oak revolving bookcase, ca 1900
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Oak revolving bookcase, ca 1900 A Dutch oak wooden revolving bookcase. The bookcase has open compartments to put the books in. The bookcase has water circles on top The bookc...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Bookcases

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Oak

Danish Mid Century Rosewood Wall Unit by Poul Hundevad c 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Mid Century Modern bookcase wall unit designed by Poul Hundevad, made in Denmark c 1960's. The wall unit consists of three separate freestanding cabinets, two smaller si...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Birch, Rosewood

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Glass Front Bookcase, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Arts & Crafts or Late Victorian glass front single door bookcase cabinet In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Carved quarter sawn oak, with glass...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

Victorian Secretaire Bookcase Mahogany 1840 Desk
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Sumptuous Victorian secretaire bookcase we date to circa 1840 Glass fronted top for the books Below this the secretaire desk section opens up to reveal writing surface and drawers Bo...
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1840s Victorian Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

Baleri Italia Segno Bookshelf in Black Aluminium by A+B, Dominoni and Quaquaro
Located in Milano, Lombardia
(a+b) are PhDs, architects, designers, experts in architecture and design for space and extreme environments. They design by crossing research and technological innovation with poetr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

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Aluminum

Chippendale Display Cabinet Bookcase Walnut Antique 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Antique bookcase / display cabinet in the Chippendale manner Features distinctive ball and claw feet Crafted from mahogany and walnut and circa 1900 Great patina to the walnut on thi...
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Early 1900s Chippendale Antique Bookcases

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Walnut

Globe Wernicke Bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique mahogany Globe Wernicke bookcase consisting of 4 stackable parts. With drawer in the plinth. Origin: England Period: Approx. 1900 Size: Br. 86cm, D.29/26cm, H. 146cm
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Early 1900s Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

Poul cadovius
Located in Grenoble, FR
Poul cadovius Very nice set of Cadovius teak stoves from the Cado series from 1958 in very good condition. One of the boxes has a series of drawers, the doors are in painted plywood ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Set of 2 antique open bookcases
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful set of 2 antique mahogany open bookcases with adjustable shelves. Completely in good condition. Origin: England Period: Approx. 1900 Size: W.55cm (66cm cornice) x d.24cm x...
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1890s British Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

19th Century French Renaissance Two-Tiered Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Two-Tiered Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque is an impressive example of the refined Renaissance style, sometimes referred to as Henri II, with architecture tha...
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Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Antique Bookcases

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Brass

Edwardian Display Cabinet Bookcase Inlay 1900 Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous period Edwardian display cabinet or bookcase Hand crafted from mahogany and circa 1900 Elegant shaped front and felt lined interior Features florid inlay w...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

Vintage Danish 2-Bay Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish 2-Bay Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s. Mid-Century Modern 2 bay shelving system model Cado with back panels. This is a original vintage flo...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Rosewood

Baker Furniture Style Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bubble Glass Breakfront Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Sheraton style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet with drop front secretary desk In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa Mid-20th Century Mahogany, w...
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Bookcases

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Brass

Lim Bookcase in Teak Wood Finish and Graphite Metal
Located in Miami, FL
The Lim bookcase is an extremely versatile product with a modern design that mixes noble materials such as wood in a beautiful teak finish, and graphite m...
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2010s Brazilian Bookcases

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Teak

Antique English Edwardian Mahogany Library Bookcase Circa1900
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Edwardian antique mahogany library bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich solid mahogany, Circa 1900 in date. The bookcase features a stepped and cavetto cornic...
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Early 1900s Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

Campaign Style Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
A pair of Campaign office bookcases, each with four pigeonholes, eight shelf sections and one drawer with brass fittings. The original Victorian. Di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern bookcase in teak with adjustable shelves
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Danish Modern 3 shelf bookcase in teak with adjustable shelves. Nice teak wood grain. Ready for use. Made In Denmark Located in Brooklyn nyc. Dimensions: H 44" x W 36" x D 12"
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

3 Tiered Revolving Mahogany Bookcase on Castors
Located in Newark, GB
A useful mahogany revolving bookcase which has been recently restored and refinished, this piece stands on a four footed pedestal base with brass castors, so it is easy to move aroun...
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Early 20th Century British Bookcases

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Mahogany

Rare Mathieu Matégot Metal Black and White Bookstand for Artimeta, 1956
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Mathieu Matégot bookstand for Artimeta, 1956. White perforated trays, to use for magazines or books, also useable as a side table. In original vin...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Kartell Sound Rack Modular Bookcase in Marine by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multi-shaped and multi-purpose shelving system, stackable and modular, offering the possibility of creating a variety of geometric and chromatic compositions. This accessory can play the dual role as both container and room divider. IT IS a go...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

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Resin

Elegant Minimalistic 17th Century Ebonized Cabinet on a Contemporary Steel Stand
Located in Jesteburg, DE
A statement piece that will make an impact in most settings. The antique cabinet itself is 36 cm high. It is mounted on a modern hand-forged frame. Which shows a perfect symbiosis of antique and...
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17th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Bookcases

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Wood

Oak Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Bookcase, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak base with original patinated brass handles and hinges. Six original wooden sh...
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Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases

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Brass

Mid Century Oak Glazed Bookcase By Herbert E Gibbs, 1960s
By Herbert Gibbs
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Beautiful Mid Century Oak Bookcase manufactured by Herbert E Gibbs A wonderful 50s/60s bookcase or display unit with sliding glass doors, shelves and cu...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

19th century Swedish Display Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century large Swedish painted glazed bookcase/display cabinet with double tall doors and glazed panels raised on short tapered carved feet. Stockholm, Sweden ca. 1880
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19th Century Swedish Antique Bookcases

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Bronze

Lou Hodges California Modern Bookcase, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bookcase by Lou Hodges, designed and produced in California in the 1970s through early 1980s. Lou Hodges has become such a collectible designer in the past decade, as 1970s Californi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Oak

Monumental Oak Glazed Haberdashery Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 Monumental Oak Glazed Haberdashery Bookcase Cabinet Provenance: St James's, London. An exceptional example sku 1788B Base W332 x D47 x H94 cm Top W334 x D37 x H216 cm Toge...
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19th Century Antique Bookcases

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Oak

Carlo Scarpa for Bernini '795' Library in Walnut and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Scarpa for Bernini, library or wall unit, model '795', walnut, metal, Italy, design 1935, edition made in 1980s Stunning library designed by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini. This wal...
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1930s Italian Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s. Danish Mid-Century Modern bookcase and cabinet in teak. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s. In the style of Carlo Jensen/Hundevad/Børge Mogensen...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Victorian Oak Open Bookcase Carved 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Carved Oak Open Open Bookcase. This Bookcase Stands Upon a Plinth Base. The Bookcase Features 3 Adjustable Shelves Flanked by Carved Uprights. The Frieze Also Being of a Ca...
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1880s Victorian Antique Bookcases

Materials

Oak

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...
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19th Century Irish Antique Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Vintage MCM Burlwood and Lucite Shelving Wall Unit Circa 1970
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Fantastic Hanging Wall Mounted Wall Unit Shelf System Burlwood fronts with ebonized base. Hanging on lucite and chrome ends with beveled glass shelves. This is in excellent condit...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Glass, Lucite, Burl

Pierre Vandel Designed Étagère
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall standing bookcase by Pierre Vandel features black lacquered metal with brass trimming. Smoked glass shelves, geometric design frame, standing over six feet tall. Please confirm ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Lacquer

Late Victorian Solid Walnut Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5527 A capacious late Victorian, break fronted bookcase in walnut with figured walnut top above a reeded frieze and a projecting centre section, flanked by reeded pilasters and fur...
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19th Century English Antique Bookcases

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Walnut

Edwardian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5537 Edwardian mahogany open bookcase of rich, deep colour, having oversailing top with moulded edge above shallow frieze and three height adjustable shelves, all flanked by reeded...
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Early 20th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Skønvirke Cabinet, Martin Nyrop, Denmark, 1905
Located in London, GB
A free-standing cabinet or bookshelf designed by architect Martin Nyrop and made by Rudolph Rasmussen before 1905. The cupboard until recently was part of Copenhagen City Hall, the ...
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Early 1900s Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases

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Pine

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

Solid Rustic Oak Dovetail Record Crate for 7"/45 Rpm Records, in Stock
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favorite titles that are in heavy rotation, our Dovetail Record Crate...
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2010s American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Sheraton Display Cabinet Antique Bookcase 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Sheraton Revival Mahogany Inlaid Display Cabinet. Circa 1880 This Display Cabinet is Raised upon Tapered Legs with Spade Feet. The Cabinet Features a Shaped Undertray. Having 2 Mahog...
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1880s Sheraton Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

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

2 Rustic Vintage Hickory Adirondack Twig Bookcases 5 Shelf Lodge Cabin Pair 84"
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautiful pair of Artisan handmade Adirondack bookcases, circa late 20th century. Made from hickory branches with a freeform design featuring 5 shelves. The perfect rustic bookshelf...
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Late 20th Century American Adirondack Bookcases

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Hickory

Minimalist Brazilian Shelf System 'Carlos' by Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
This minimalist Brazilian shelf system in solid steel and wood is designed within an architectonic and geometric reasoning. Two free towers are made by three columns "tied" by three ...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Bookcases

Materials

Steel

English revolving bookcase, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
English revolving bookcase, 1970s An English revilving bookcase, which can be placed freestanding. The bookcase has three drawers and open compartments to put the books in. On top o...
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20th Century English Bookcases

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Cherry

Early 20th Century Boho Stick and Ball Petite Etagere
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace Bohemian elegance with a touch of Americana using this Vintage Boho Stick and Ball Petite Etagere. Crafted with intricate stick and ball detailing, it exudes a whimsical char...
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Early 20th Century American Bookcases

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Wood

Mid-Century Nisse Strinning string design wall unit , 1960s
Located in Delft, NL
String shelf module by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning Sweden
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Black Lacquer Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in North York, ON
This stunning piece is expertly crafted and made in the USA, ensuring the highest quality and attention to detail. Drawing inspiration from iconic Chinoiserie style, this bookcase ex...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Bookcases

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Metal

English Arts And Crafts Golden Oak Trough Table Top Bookcase Liberty Of London
Located in London, GB
English Arts And Crafts Golden Oak Trough Table Top Bookcase C.1910 Attributed to Liberty Of London In very good coindition commensurate of age.
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases

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Oak

Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson Folk Art Carved Oak Oval Cutting or Cheese Board
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This solid oak oval cutting board was made by the renowned English furniture maker Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson in his signature Arts & Crafts style. The cutting board has a raised han...
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Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique English Oak Large Revolving Bookcase Colman's Mustard Family Provenance
Located in Norwich, GB
Superb 19th century large oak revolving bookcase with drawer. English - Circa 1870. Colman's Mustard Family Provenance. Labelled. The bookcase is of very good quality. A beautiful...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases

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Oak

Victorian Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Mahogany Cabinet with Original Glass, Circa 1920s Step back in time with this charming mahogany cabinet dating back to the 1920s. Adorned with original glass, it adds a touch of vin...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Late Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

Late Victorian Bookcase
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This beautiful Victorian cabinet captures the essence of a bygone era with its intricate woodwork and original glass features, showcasing the craftsmanship that defined the period. I...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Bookcases

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Oak

Scandinavian Contemporary Haiku Shelf, Oakwood, Ashwood or Black
Located in Visby, SE
Haiku shelf in Scandinavian contemporary style is made in solid wood with modern cns-technique and traditional craftsmanship to manifest a product with est...
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2010s Swedish Minimalist Bookcases

Materials

Ash

Antique English William IV Flame Mahogany Library Breakfront Bookcase 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique William IV four door inverted breakfront library bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich solid flame mahogany, Circa 1830 in date. This magnificent bookcas...
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1830s Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

Lovely Vintage Flamed Hardwood Twin Drawer Dwarf Open Library Bookcase
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for this lovely twin drawer flamed mahogany dwarf open library bookcase A very good looking well made and decorative piece, the shelf is height adjustabl...
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20th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Twelve Modular Bookcases by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Dallas, TX
A large twelve piece modular bookcase designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Solid teak construction with finger joints and adjustable shelves with hidden hardware. Eac...
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1950s Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Rise Bookstand by Sun at Six, Nude Minimalist Book Stand or Bookcase in Wood
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. Handcrafted using traditio...
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2010s Chinese Minimalist Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Oak

Post modern Memphis style bookcase, Netherlands 1970s
Located in ECHT, NL
1970s Post modern modular shelving units. Designed in the manner of the Memphis group and the Bauhaus movement. It has a red lacquered steel frame with MDF shelves. The bottom shelve...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Italian modern wooden bookcase Nuvola Rossa Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wooden bookcase Nuvola Rossa Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1980s Bookcase mod. Nuvola Rossa entirely made of wood. The structure is composed of four diagonals with a s...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Metal

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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