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Bookcases For Sale
Period: Late 19th Century
Period: 1940s
Set of three Italian bookcases by BBPR with brass and glass details
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Modular Italian Bookcase Set by BBPR - 1940s Design with Brass and Glass Details
An exceptional and elegant set of three modular bookcases designed by the renowned Italian archi...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Trumeau Shelf
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Rare trumeau shelf in Louis XV style. Late 19th century and later. Solid oak, skilfully carved with ornamental, floral and rocaille motifs.
Trumeau was originally just the name for ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Bookcase Attributed to Josef Frank Produced in Sweden
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bookcase attributed to Josef Frank. Produced in Sweden.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Adam Style Black Lacquered Bookcases
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Adam-style (20th Century) black lacquered and gilt trimmed Neo-classic bookcases with glass stenciled pediment top. (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair Antique English Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Book-Cases with Desks, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique English "Chinoiserie" black lacquer book-cases with desks, circa 1890-1900.
Category
Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century French Louis XVI Neoclassical Walnut Bookcase, Linen Press
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Neoclassical walnut bookcase ~ Linen Press represents a masterwork of the cabinetmaker's art! Created from select French walnut, it boasts a stunning cl...
Category
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Walnut Henri II Bookcase ~ Display Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Walnut Henri II Bookcase ~ Display Armoire is a splendid example of one of the classic French styles revived during the reign of the country's last monarch, Napol...
Category
1870s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Oak Gdansk Library
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
The library is in very good condition, after renovation :)
The library is decomposed into elements.
Category
1890s Polish Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Glazed Bookcase
Located in London, England
Two door French glazed bookcase in walnut. Circa 1890
H 220cm x W 123cm x D 43cm.
Category
1890s French Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
19th Century Rustic Country French Vitrine ~ Confiturier
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Rustic Country French Vitrine ~ Confiturier is a great choice for a small bookcase in a cozy office, a display for a treasured collection, or just an interesting piece t...
Category
Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Stylish Ebonized Napoleon III Bookcase
Located in Montreal, QC
Stylish Napoleon III period ebonized bookcase decorated with boxwood string inlay, the two doors fitted glass panes.
Category
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Bookcases
Materials
Wood
1800's Antique Etched Glass French Henri II Style, Walnut Bookcase
Located in Austin, TX
Handsome Antique Bookcase, Etched Glass French Henri II Style, Walnut, 1800's, 19th Century!!
This beautiful bookcase exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted in France during t...
Category
Late 19th Century French Other Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Light Hardwood Library Bookcase Secrétaire Desk Brown Leather Surface
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this stunning circa 1880 light mahogany library bookcase with secrétaire desk
A well made and collectable library bookcase. The top s...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
1940's French Cerused Wood Bookshelves
Located in London, GB
A pair of French cerused wood bookshelves.
Circa 1940's.
Limed wood ebonised frame with natural wood back panels and shelves.
Adjustable shelving raised on a plinth base.
Price i...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Italian, Tuscany, Walnut 4-Door Notary's Cabinet, 3rd quarter 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a cornice top above a conforming case with four doors each with separate glass windows, framed by shaped pilasters at front sides and center, the interior with shelving, raise...
Category
1870s Italian Baroque Revival Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Victorian Oak Bookcase Open Front Barley Twist 1870
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Oak Open Bookcase.
This Bookcase Stands Upon a Plinth Base.
Circa 1870
Featuring 2 Adjustable Shelves.
The Shelves are Flanked by Uprights Which Feature Barley Twist Turnin...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Storage Unit or Library in American Walnut, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Storage unit or library in American walnut, circa 1900.
The shelves are removable and can be adjusted differently.
Total dimensions
H 230 cm
W 145cm
D 58 cm
The high glass cabi...
Category
Late 19th Century North American American Classical Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Superb Victorian Walnut Breakfronted Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4851 fine quality and very elegant Victorian cabinet of breakfronted design, having stunning figured walnut top above projecting, mirrored door flanked by superb quality drop carvi...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Arts and Crafts Oak Bookcase Attributed to Lambs of Manchester
Located in London, GB
A good quality Arts and Crafts oak bookcase/cupboard attributed to Lambs of Manchester.
Category
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Fine Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Hardwood Revolving Bookcase Book Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very well made English mahogany circa 1880-1900 Aesthetic Movement revolving bookcase table with nicely carved cabriolet legs and fret work pa...
Category
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
Rare Bookcase or Dry Bar by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman, c1950
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bookcase or bar designed for Brown Saltman by "architect to the stars" Paul Laszlo, c1950. The Bookcase is executed in a dark forest green over mahogany and features opposing X-bases...
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Countryhouse Bookcase/Cupboard
Located in Brecht, BE
A lovely piece of French country furniture, poplarwood with rests of old paint, in very good vintage condition, can be used as cupboard or bookcase.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Bookcases
Materials
Poplar
19th Century Grand French Renaissance Walnut Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Grand French Renaissance walnut bookcase is a study in excellence of materials, design, and craftsmanship! Rendered from sumptuous select French walnut, it features a re...
Category
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Mahogany Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque is the perfect choice for adding timeless flair an...
Category
1870s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
China Closet Biedermeier
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to restore its original condition from many years ago.
Simpl...
Category
1890s Polish Biedermeier Antique Bookcases
Materials
Palisander
Antique open bookcase in burl walnut.
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique open bookcase in burl walnut. The burl walnut is characterized by the beautiful pattern of the wood and the warm color.
Shelves are adjustable. Inside is finished b...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
1880s English High Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Florentine Art Nouveau Wardrobe in Solid Cherry Wood by Dini & Puccini, Cascina
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique Florentine Art Nouveau wardrobe or bookcase in solid cherry wood, hand-carved, from the end of the 19th century, wax polished.
All massive beautiful Classic Art Nouveau wardrobe or bookcase by Dini...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Bookcases
Materials
Cherry
Sublime Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Library Bookcase with Gothic Glazed Doors
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime circa 1880 antique Victorian burr walnut library bookcase with gothic style glazed doors.
Th...
Category
1880s English High Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Louis XV-Style Vitrine with Marquetry Decoration
Located in Paris, FR
Louis XV-style vitrine crafted of veneered rosewood, amaranth and satinwood. Elegantly set upon cabriole legs, the showcase is distinguished by a luxurious marquetry decoration featu...
Category
1870s French Louis XV Antique Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood, Satinwood
1 of 2 Antique Victorian Dwarf Open Library Bookcases with Two Shelves Per Side
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 large dwarf open library bookcases circa 1880 in English oak
As mentioned this is one of two, the other is 60cm wider than this one and is listed under my other items, it is not included in this sale
This is a worker day factory used industrial library...
Category
1880s English High Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Burled Walnut Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Eastlake Victorian bookcase
In the manner of Herter Brothers
USA, Circa 1880s
Carved walnut, with glass front doors, burled walnut panels, and original bras...
Category
1880s American Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Victorian Bureau Bookcase Desk Satinwood, 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning Satinwood Bureau Cabinet.
Here we have a very good quality satinwood cabinet of serpentine form.
The cabinet stands upon tapered legs with ...
Category
1880s Antique Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood
Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Lattice Carved Door Panel Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Lattice Carved Door Panel Cabinet
Introducing our Exquisite Antique Shanxi Elmwood Door Panel Cabinet - a captivatin...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Elm
Liberty's London Art Nouveau Handles Antique Revolving Book Case Table Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exhibition quality Liberty's London style English Mahogany, circa 1880 revolving bookcase table with serpentine top and very rare small drawer section
A good looking and well made piece, this is the first one I have seen with the small drawer section inside, it also has Liberty's London Art Nouveau handles...
Category
1880s English Art Nouveau Antique Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Provincial Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very good quality 19th Century French Provincial bookcase.
Circa 1890.
Category
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Primitive Rustic Bookcase, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charming wooden bookcase featuring a playful pattern along its shelves, adding a touch of whimsy to its rustic design. Its sturdy frame and open construction make it a versatile piec...
Category
Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Italian Art Deco rectangular bookcase in red wood, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco rectangular bookcase in red wood, 1940s
Rectangular bookcase entirely in red wood. It has four rectangular shelves, one of which is smaller than the others. Art Deco...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Arts & Crafts Moorish Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet by Shapland & Petter
Located in Glasgow, GB
An Arts & Crafts mahogany waterfall bookcase cabinet by Shapland & Petter of Barnstaple, featuring Moorish inspired mihrab shaped tall recesses, ribbed molding to the door and brass ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Moorish Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Large Heavily Carved Bookcase Cupboard with Ornate Cherub Putti & Lion Figures
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for this lovely heavily carved Italian bookcase pot cupboard with Lions head and putti’s
A very charming and finel...
Category
1880s Italian Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Louvered-Door Cabinet in Walnut, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louvered-door cabinet in walnut, circa 1900.
Category
1880s French Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Open Library Bookcases Are Inset with Oval Black Leather Tops
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of open library bookcases are inset with oval black leather tops within moulded surrounds above three-tiered shelves. The shelves are divided...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Bookcases
Globe Wernicke Mahogany Bookcase Of 5 Elements
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant Globe Wernicke London mahogany bookcase from the end of the 19th century - Early 20th century from England which has 5 elements.
unusual model with a three lower advanced el...
Category
Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Louvered-Door Cabinet in walnut circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louvered-door cabinet in walnut , circa 1900.
Category
1880s French Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Superb Quality French Louis XV Walnut and Bronze Magazine Music Canterbury Rack
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a truly magnificent work of art for holding music, magazines, books or virtually anything you can think of. The bronze is superb, expertly cast in jewelery-like precision and...
Category
1890s French Louis XV Antique Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Gillows Arts and Crafts Bookcase
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century Gillows arts and crafts oak and ebonized bookcase, circa 1890, designed by Charles Bevan. The three glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves above and three panel doors...
Category
1890s Irish Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Ebony, Oak
English Antique open bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful walnut open bookcase in good condition. Beautiful subtle inlay. Impressive bookcase. Cabinet has adjustable shelves. Cabinet consists of 5 parts, foot, 3 cabinet parts and ...
Category
1890s British Antique Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
English Victorian Bamboo Bookcase with Book Binding Doors
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
English Victorian Bamboo Bookcase with Book Binding Doors. The double doors are framed in 19th Century book bindings and opens to reveal a tw...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo
Tomaso Buzzi and Emilio Lancia attr. bookcase cabinet veneered root walnut, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
high and unique bookcase with cabinet designed by Tomaso Buzzi and Emilio Lancia circa 1940
central door with a key for the secretere
elegant and unique piece in set with the sidebo...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique English Sheraton Drop Front Secretary Bookcase, circa 1880-1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Sheraton drop front secretary bookcase, circa 1880-1890.
Category
Late 19th Century Sheraton Antique Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Victorian Antique Howard & Son's Revolving Library Bookcase Side End Wine Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this really very nice and highly collectable Howard & Son’s Berner street Library revolving bookcase table
I have never seen one of these made ...
Category
1870s English High Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
CIRCA 1870 CHIPPENDALE REVIVAL HARDWOOD BOOKCASE, MOULDED OUTSWEPT CORNiCE ABOVE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this Chippendale revival english mahogany library bookcase. It has an upper case carved molded edge cornice with detailed moldings and intricately...
Category
1870s English High Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Library display case, France, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Library display case, France, circa 1880.
Very good condition.
Wood: oak
dimensions: height 230 cm x width 120 cm x depth 50 cm
Category
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Victorian Small Rosewood Whatnot
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Delightfully small Rosewood Whatnot, with beautiful patina. One missing finial tip. Small enough to sit on a desk or within larger shelf.
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Period English Regency Secretary Cabinet with Ebonized Trim
Located in Dallas, TX
English Regency period mahogany and satinwood two-piece secretary cabinet. Pine secondary wood. Top section having a shaped cornice with an ebonized lion medallion flanked by sphinxe...
Category
Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Renaissance Open Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Open Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque is a majestic piece, measuring eight feet tall! Hand-crafted from solid oak and topped with bold crown molding, it boast...
Category
1870s French Renaissance Revival Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Charak Furniture Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase cabinet with secretary desk
By Charak Furniture Co.
USA, 1940
Stunning book-matched flame mahogany, with mulli...
Category
1940s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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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