Bookcases
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Oak
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Steel, Chrome
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Steel, Iron
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Metal
1920s English George III Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany, Oak
19th Century British Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Wood
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak, Glass
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Walnut
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany, Walnut
1910s American Renaissance Revival Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Bookcases
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Maple, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Plastic
19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Bookcases
Wood
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Chrome
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Bookcases
Hardwood, Walnut
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bookcases
Marble, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
1830s French Antique Bookcases
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass, Steel
1960s American British Colonial Vintage Bookcases
Brass
2010s English Modern Bookcases
Walnut
1810s European Georgian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Wood, Ebony
1960s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Bookcases
Pine
Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Bookcases
Walnut
1880s Antique Bookcases
Walnut
19th Century English Country Antique Bookcases
Wood
1960s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
2010s Japanese Tribal Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
1980s American Louis XV Vintage Bookcases
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Wood, Plastic
Late 19th Century French Country Antique Bookcases
Wire
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Bookcases
Brass
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bookcases
Cherry
2010s French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Cherry, Oak
2010s French Directoire Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Cherry, Oak, Lacquer
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Plastic, Wood
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Bookcases
Walnut, Pine
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Ash
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Bookcases
Yew
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Bookcases
Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Wood, Walnut
Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Bookcases
Glass, Oak
1810s Victorian Antique Bookcases
Wood, Walnut, Paint
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1980s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Bamboo, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Plastic
1810s German Biedermeier Antique Bookcases
Walnut, Mahogany
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Oak
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Oak
Late 19th Century French Country Antique Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Bookcases
Cypress, Fabric
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Bookcases
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
1970s Indian Moorish Vintage Bookcases
Reclaimed Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 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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