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Bookcases For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Alton Hutch by Crump and Kwash / Modern solid wood bookcase
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Alton Hutch / Bookcase by Crump and Kwash Featuring a solid wood case / adjustable solid wood shelves / hand oiled finish / leather wrapped drawer fronts / premium, full extension,...
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2010s American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Cut Steel

LB7 Bookshelves, Franco Albini for Poggi, 1960
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The LB7 "Infinito" bookcase by Franco Albini for Poggi is an iconic creation of 1950s Italian design. This bookcase, designed in 1957, bears Albini's distinctive signature with its c...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Paul Mccobb Room Divider for Calvin Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb Room Divider for Calvin Furniture Company, Features Mahogany, solid brass and glass shelves. Lower section has Five Drawers with brass...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Brass

1960s Upcycled Palisander Bookcase, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - The iron legs has been added afterwards
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Ash
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-shelf system for GUBI in black ash. The Démon Shelf, or the Biblio-Démon in Matégot’s original 1954 sketches, was part of a “plan d’execution de la bibliothèque," or his ideal model of an interior home library and study...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Italian Metal Walnut Open Book Case Slim Bookshelf Library
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian open bookcase bookshelf with a black metal structure, walnut shelves and brass details. Materials and shape are in typical Mid-Century Modern style. A very elegan...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage pine staircase shelf bookcase - Maison Regain style
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage pine staircase shelf bookcase - Maison Regain style Maison Regain Style - Case shelf - Bookcase Measures : 118x30,5cm H:118cm Material : Wood Wear consistent with age and use
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Original Midcentury String Shelving Unit by Nils Strinning
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Patina on this dark teak String Unit original from 1950. Featuring 8 shelves that are adjustable along the ladder work using the built in brass c...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel

Antique Italian Carved Walnut Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library Etagere
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian antique walnut three shelves, open bookcase or etagere standing on four great shaped carved turned wooden legs with top finials. This very elegant one-of-a-kind o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Blue and Green Translucent Hand Dyed Acrylic Tone Shelf by Sohyun Yun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The tone shelf is inspired by the traditional colors of Korea, especially "Hanbok," which is a traditional Korean dress for formal occasions. Here, those traditional colors are made into art furniture with a modern sensibility, in Korean jade and sky blue. The tone of the blue gives an elegant and dreamy vibe. As artisans dye each piece of acrylic by hand, the tone in this piece is completely different from that of a mass-produced product, and as such, has its own value as a limited artwork. Wide spaces between the shelves can fit large...
Category

2010s Korean Modern Bookcases

Materials

Acrylic

Danish Modern Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Teak Cases for Søborg, 1960s
Located in San Antonio, TX
Danish modern Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen solid teak bookcases for Søborg, Circa 1960s. This set is modular in that the tops can be removed and used separately, offering flex...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Leaded Glass Bookcase by White Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning standing bookcase made by White Furniture, featuring walnut wood with leaded glass doors. Standing on metal legs with four doors and two wide drawers. Great design with soli...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Midcentury wood and leather bookcase by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Stunning Artona bookcase designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in Italy in 1970. This iconic piece present several shelves, some closed by a bevelled glass with leather hand...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Glass and Walnut Wood Horizontal Wall Cabinet
Located in Boston, MA
The Alambra suspended display case designed by Giuseppe Bavuso is equipped with an exclusive invisible mechanism for the opening of the flap door, specifically designed for this refi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Bookcase Domino Mobler
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern Danish teak bookcase. Original finish by Domino Mobler. Very nice condition. Measures: 31" x 11.5" x 72".
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

DeCastelli Existence Wall Five-Tier Bookcase in Brass by Michele De Lucchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Why should bookcases always be straight, long, vertical, right-angle planes to keep nothing but books perfectly straight and composed? [...] And don’t we like to keep a few small ob...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Teak and Brass Midcentury Free Standing Bookshelf Attributed to ISA
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Bookshelf made from teak wood in the 1950s.It is equipped with storage unit and shelfs. Overall good condition: this bookshelf has never been restored with the exception of some minor interventions: it keep its original patina but may show oxidation defects in the finishing, discolorations and some slight signs of wear. Just one item is available. This furniture is part of a 1950s decor...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Anonima Castelli Italian Vitrine Showcase in Walnut and Gilt Metal, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent vitrine produced and signed by Anonima Castelli, this unique piece was custom made in Italy in the 1950s for a an important notary office in Rome, as shown in the label o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Large Teakwood Italian Mid-Century Modern hanging shelf attributed to Isa
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This hanging shelf was produced in Italy around the 1950s. It is made from teakwood and remains in overall good condition. Shelf is part of a 1950s furniture made in part with furnit...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Italian Wall unit - 1960s
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Great Bookcase from Italy made in the 1960s. it is made in Teak with 3 boxes, 4 shelves and it is self-supporting. The height of the bookcase is adjustable It is 215 cm as standard ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Teak

21st Century Modern Steel White Bookshelves Wave Made in Italy
Located in Sant'Elena, IT
The Wave series is the result of a gesture, a natural movement that gives birth to sinuous and minimal forms without neglecting the functionality of the object. It consists of wall s...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Pierre Balmain Vintage Bookcase in Wood and Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous vintage wooden bookcase designed by Pierre Balmain in the 80s, fine French craftsmanship. The vintage bookcase is totally made of wood and has a rectangular shape. It is composed of two showcases in both extreme sides: on the right the smaller showcase has one door, while on the left it has double doors. The larger display case...
Category

1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

California Modern Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase Room Divider by Lou Hodges, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 157.5 inch wide pink cerused oak modular wall bookcase, which is finished on the back so can also be used as a floating room divider, is by Lou Hodges and was designed and produ...
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Tall Custom Brass Etagere with Glass Shelves by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall custom brass etagere with seven glass shelves. Handmade in solid brass in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be made in custom size and finish. Pr...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

De Coene Display Cabinet or Book Shelf, Belgium, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage early 1970s bookshelf or display cabinet by De Coene, Belgium. This three door cabinet is made of solid wood with clear glass. The doors have magnetic closures. Moveable shel...
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Studio B.B.P.R. Large Library in Walnut and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio B.B.P.R. (Lodovico Barbiano di Belgiojoso, Enrico Peressutti, Ernesto Nathan Rogers), library, walnut, glass, brass, Italy, late 1960s. This wonderful bookcase is designed b...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Ib Kofod-Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik Wall Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large two-piece wall unit with bottom wide drawer storage and bookcase topper with glass doors. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).           
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Teak

George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern 1960s George Nelson designed for Omni Systems, this is part for a wall unit, a four drawer cabinet in walnut, no hardware. Part # 631532...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Bookcase or Dry Bar in Rattan e Bamboo by Vivai Del Sud, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely small bookcase or drybar in rattan and bamboo. This stunning piece was produced by Vivai del Sud in Italy in the 1960s. This versatile piece features a gorgeous ladder-like s...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Vintage Modern Stainless Steel and Glass Bookshelf Etagere
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Italian étagère features a solid construction of brushed stainless steel with five glass shelves for display. Striking modern bookshelf for home or shop storage and display. Ple...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel

Italian modern black steel bookcase by Philippe Starck for Baleri, 1984
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black steel bookcase by Philippe Starck for Baleri, 1984 Wall bookcase entirely in black painted sheet steel. The five rectangular shelves with rounded edges on the fr...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Clear Acrylic New-In-Box “Sound Rack” by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba for Kartell
Located in San Gabriel, CA
Another modular piece from Kartell designers, the “Sound Rack” by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba is a small cabinet that can take on many forms. It can be sta...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Acrylic

George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern 1960s George Nelson designed for Omni Systems, this is part for a wall unit, Two Drawer File Cabinet in oiled walnut, no hardware. I nee...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Elegant Pair of Mahogany Etageres
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of etageres with particularly fine lines featuring four tiers of shelving with cabinet storage with round center pull and detailed moulding. Each tier is supported by square col...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

AV Contemporary Furniture Wood Bookcase, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
This versatile modular wall unit from the 1950s or 1960s was manufactured by AV Arredamenti Contemporanei .Designed to be both aesthetically pleasing and highly functional, this book...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hamilton Media Unit by Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
An idea of lightness and natural grace is the leitmotif in this piece, created to seem almost suspended. Its design features a rectangular floating structure in wood with a myrtle burl veneer and brushed gloss finish. The upholstered open compartment reveals a single shelf and has a front panel covered in grosgrain design leather (in Clayton Lumiere 1639) with a single handle in burnished brass. This is a stream-lined media unit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Milo Baughman Style Chrome and Glass Étagère
Located in Stamford, CT
A five-glass shelved chrome étagère in the style of Milo Baughman boasts clean linear lines.
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Chrome

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-16-A File Rack / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
Located in Zürich, CH
Here we see the principle of the Japanese wabi-sabi, which refers to embracing imperfections and underlining impermanence. The relationship between the partitions and the outline ens...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Ignazio Gardella for Azucena 'Lib 2' Bookcase in Iron, Brass and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, 'Lib 2' bookcase, enameled iron, brass, wood, Italy, 1955 The Lib 2 bookcase, designed by Ignazio Gardella, stands as a defining piece within the desig...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Iron

Amuneal's Collector's 1 Bay Shelving Unit
Located in New York, NY
This single bay version of Amuneal’s Collector’s shelving unit features solid machined brass fittings and posts in a warm brass finish. The unit mou...
Category

2010s American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Bones Bookcase by Matteo Zorzenoni
Located in Milan, IT
Defined by soft lines and visual lightness, the Bones Bookcase is carefully crafted of solid wood with a glossy cerulean lacquered finish that creates superb visual impact in a moder...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Pink Primitive Bookshelf by Studio Nucleo, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Primitive bookshelf was one of the strongest and most iconic products designed by Studio Nucleo. Initially made as a limited-edition product, t...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Lips Vago 'Congresso' Bookcase in White Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lips Vago, 'Congresso' shelving unit, white lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s. Constructed from steel sheets, the 'Congresso' shelf is a sturdy yet unassuming bookcas...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Gold Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase Room Divider by Lou Hodges, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ready to be that statement piece you need in the room, this gold cerused oak modular wall bookcase, which is finished on the back so can also be used as a floating room divider, is b...
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Open Bookcase by Gordon Russell
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
produced by Gordon Russell in the 1970’s, as to be expected with any of his furniture it is great quality the sideboard has been restored where necessary and fully polished and is in...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

American Mid-Century brass and walnut etegere
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century brass and walnut etegere / display cabinet with 2 top shelves over a 2-sliding textured glass door cabinet above an adjacent solid cabinet with a drop-down front...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass

Set of Four Cabinets in Solid Oregon Pine by Mogens Koch, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four cabinets in oregon pine. Designed by Mogens Koch in 1933 and made by Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers. original condition.
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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Pine

20th Century Italian Industrial Library Shelving
Located in Miami, FL
A French Industrial étagère with nickel mounted frame and shelves made of Eastern European oak. Very sturdy, heavy frame and decorative cast feet. The shelves are adjustable. In ve...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Nickel

Large Ate Van Apeldoorn Custom Pine Wall Unit with Desk, Cabinets and Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom designed extra large Ate Van Apeldoorn pine wall unit. Three individual pieces consisting of a lower desk with double storage cabinets, a small storage cabinet with four drawe...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Midcentury Blonde Oak Barrister's Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Well constructed blonde oak barrister in good condition with brass knobs and sound mechanism. Dismantles easily on raised base, nice size. Shows beautifu...
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1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Mid century wall shelf cabinet 1960´s by UP Závody, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century wall shelf cabinet from the 1960´s. It was by UP Závody in the former Czechoslovakia. It can also be used as a chest of drawers or a boo...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Ash, Beech, Plywood

Franco Albini Infinito Modular Bookcase
Located in Milano, IT
Franco Albini (1905-1977) Infinito original book unit. Large modular bookcase made up of 6 vertical uprights, container elements with hinged doors and lo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Modular wooden bookcase, Italy, 1970s
Located in Santa Margherita Ligure, IT
Modular wooden bookcase, consisting of large central drawer and three adjustable shelves as desired Production period 1970s, Italy
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Vintage 4 Tier Freestanding Corner Whatnot Shelves Bookcase Display Stand
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Here we have for sale this vintage 4 tier freestanding corner Whatnot bookcase, shelves, display stand. Perfect for the corner of any room to stand book...
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Bamboo, Pine

Bookcase 1962 Italian Mid-Century Modern Revolving Design Sculptural Wood
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Bookcase of 1962 original Italian design revolving design, made of wood, with wooden fronts carved with various subjects and signature of the artist, very original and attractive des...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

1970s Floating Wall Display Cabinet Unit Wood Glass Bookshelf Bar Midcentury
Located in London, GB
This amazing wood display cabinet from the 1970s, made to order in Italy for their owners. It has an exceptional craftsmanship made out of solid ashwood most of it and is a unique p...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Bookcase With Secretary/Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Made of teak and dating from the 1960s, this impressive bookcase with secretary/desk is a masterpiece of functionality and aesthetics. With its beautiful teak wood and characteristic...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

20th Century Italian Modern Freestanding Walnut Bookshelf - Vintage Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A freestanding, vintage Art Deco Italian bookshelf made of hand crafted polished Walnut, in good condition. The small library cabinet, rack is co...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

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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