Bookcases
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bookcases
Brass
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bookcases
Brass
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Bookcases
Glass, Pine, Paint
Mid-20th Century European Modern Bookcases
Metal
Mid-17th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Bookcases
Oak
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Smoked Glass, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Oak
1970s Dutch Brutalist Vintage Bookcases
Smoked Glass, Resin
1920s English Tudor Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Oak
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bookcases
Metal, Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Glass
19th Century British Antique Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Wood
20th Century Industrial Bookcases
Plywood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Pine
19th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Brass
20th Century French Neoclassical Bookcases
Malachite, Ormolu
18th Century English George III Antique Bookcases
Glass, Yew
1920s American French Provincial Vintage Bookcases
Brass
Early 1900s British Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1960s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Bookcases
Oak
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Steel, Chrome
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Mahogany, Oak
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Mahogany, Oak
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Elm
2010s German Minimalist Bookcases
Wood
Early 18th Century English George I Antique Bookcases
Walnut
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Wood
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Bookcases
Walnut
20th Century American Neoclassical Bookcases
Brass
1880s Renaissance Revival Antique Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Brass, Steel
1960s English Vintage Bookcases
Wood
20th Century Italian Bookcases
Walnut
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Bookcases
Oak
1930s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Bookcases
Brass
18th Century English George III Antique Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Bookcases
Concrete
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Mahogany, Glass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
1920s American Jacobean Vintage Bookcases
Brass
20th Century Organic Modern Bookcases
Wood
1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Bookcases
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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