Bookcases
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood, Burl
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Pine
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Bookcases
Mahogany
19th Century British Antique Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1950s American Empire Vintage Bookcases
Wood, Glass
1980s American Louis XV Vintage Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Nickel
1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Pine
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Pine
1960s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Resin
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Chrome
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Oak
19th Century English Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bookcases
Marble, Bronze
1960s Danish Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Teak
1960s Swiss Vintage Bookcases
Concrete
2010s German Modern Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Resin
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Brass
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bookcases
Oak
20th Century Unknown Industrial Bookcases
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
2010s Canadian Anglo-Japanese Bookcases
Leather, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bookcases
Steel
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Bookcases
Oak
1810s Italian Folk Art Antique Bookcases
Fir
1870s English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
1880s English Antique Bookcases
Pine
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Elm
20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Bookcases
Metal
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Bookcases
Pine, Paint
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1950s Vintage Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Elm
Early 20th Century Danish Gustavian Bookcases
Brass
20th Century Bookcases
Oak
Late 19th Century Spanish Victorian Antique Bookcases
Walnut, Pine
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Beech
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Oak
1870s American Renaissance Revival Antique Bookcases
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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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