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Bookcases For Sale
Pierre Chapo Large Wall Unit Model B17, French Elm, circa 1967
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Original "B17" bookshelf by Pierre Chapo, circa 1967, in French elmwood. One of the most iconic piece of Pierre Chapo (1927-1986). In 1967, Pierre Chapo presented new creations at the Salon des Arts Ménagers, exhibiting the B17 bookshelf for the first time. This bookcase is fixed to the wall freeing up a lot of living space. The bookshelf, whose presence surprises by its discretion and elegance, by the harmony of the lines between the uprights and the shelves (in 50 mm sections) is accentuated by the originality of the support system. Supports, as their name implies, normally prop up the shelves of a piece of furniture or else the jutting parts of buildings. Pierre Chapo decided not to take this universal law into account and modeled a support that fits into the upright, which means the shelf can be solidly fixed under its support. In a balance between gravity and the forces at play, the more weight goes on the shelf, the better its components slot into the upright. The wall unit is in the French Campagne style...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Elm

Mid-century modern wooden bookcase cabinet modular by Jan De Vries, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nicolosi, IT
A true exemplar of 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern design, this modular bookcase system was created by Jan De Vries for Maisa di Seveso. Its playful yet refined composition consists...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Rattan, Wood

Large French Bleached Oak Display Cabinet Bookcase circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
This impressive oak display cabinet has four upper cabinet doors and four panel cabinet doors below. Items displayed in upper cabinet are easily viewed through the chicken wire which...
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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Bookcases

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Wire

Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Mid Century Walnut 3 Tier Bookcase
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Mid Century Walnut 3 Tier Bookcase This bookcase measures: 48 wide x 12 deep x 29 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting stud...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Walnut

Gothic Barristers Bookcase Globe Wernicke Cabinet 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Three tier oak Globe Wernicke bookcase with lift up leaded glass panel in the Gothic style Circa 1890 The Globe-Wernicke bookcase is a modular, stackable barrister bookcase known for...
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1890s Gothic Antique Bookcases

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Glass, Wood

Hand-Carved Arch Bookshelf Wooden Cabinet in Rustic Blue
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Hand-Carved Arch Bookshelf Wooden Cabinet in Rustic Blue antique distressed look. Painted blue arch bookshelf with distressed finish. Traditio...
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1970s Indian Moorish Vintage Bookcases

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Reclaimed Wood

19th Century Miniature Wooden Bookcase
Located in Delft, NL
A 19th century miniature wooden bookcase An oak miniature bookcase, raised on plinth and 2 charming shelves. (2 loose shelves) Decorated at the fron...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Bookcases

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Oak

Midcentury Freestanding Bookcase in Teak by Kurt Østervig, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Bookcase in teak designed by Kurt Østervig M.A.A. for K.P furniture in 1960s. Made in Denmark, great condition.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

19th Century English Glazed Bamboo Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 19th century English Glazed Bamboo Cabinet sku 1521 W55 x D41 x H95 cm
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19th Century Antique Bookcases

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Bamboo

Brass kitchen pantry bar customizable studio A justfurnituress available
Located in Guazzora, IT
**Customizable Artisan Elegance: Poplar Wood Pantry Covered in Brass** Pantry from kitchen,hall,all,hotel In the world of interior design, where art meets functionality, a masterpie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass

Lips Vago set of two Congresso industrial shelving unit 1970s
Located in bari, IT
Lips Vago industrial metal shelving unit Congress model early 1970s. Black lacquered metal frame. The five shelves are adjustable in height. Lips Vago, an Italian company founded in...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Metal

Antique French Hunt Cabinet Bookcase Black Forest Carved Oak Barley Twist c1880
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French hunt cabinet bookcase Black Forest carved oak barley twist ~Direct from France~ ~This stunning French ‘hunt cabinet’ or bookca...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bookcases

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Oak

Exceptional Mahogany Bureau Bookcase from Baltimore Maryland, circa 1830
By Circle of John Needles
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany bureau bookcase from Baltimore, Maryland of exceptional quality. Design is most like examples from shop of John Needles while tapering columnar supports and finely carved el...
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Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

Contemporary Room Divider Shelving "30/30 S" in Oak by Casey Lurie Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Part room divider, part bookcase, part screen, the "30/30" series is an extremely versatile shelving system. Named for the degrees of the alternately angled dividers which give the p...
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2010s North American Modern Bookcases

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Wood

7' Wide Antique Museum Bookcase, Glazed Library Cabinet, Early Victorian, C.1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a 7' 4'' wide antique museum bookcase. An English, mahogany glazed library cabinet, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840. Excepti...
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Bookcases

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Wood

Contemporary Shelving Room Divider "30/30 L" in Walnut by Casey Lurie Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Part room divider, part bookcase, part screen, the "30/30" series is an extremely versatile shelving system. Named for the degrees of the alternately angled dividers which give the ...
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2010s North American Modern Bookcases

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Wood, Walnut

White Painted Swedish Display Cabinet Bookcase, circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
This pine cupboard may be used as a display cabinet or bookcase. Dentil molding, diamonds on the drawers and fluted carving along doors and sides reflect its Swedish country styling....
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Bookcases

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Pine, Paint

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Vitrine, Bookcase, Marble Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Standing at 58 inches in height, this small scale late nineteenth century Louis XVI style mahogany vitrine or bookcase is finished with stunning bronze banding and a red marble top with white veining. Its corners feature fluting with inset bronze filets. Its single door is finished with a bronze border and key surround and opens to reveal an interior with three adjustable shelves. The cabinet rests on Classic finial...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bookcases

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Marble, Bronze

Monumental 19thC French Walnut Breakfront Glazed Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870 Monumental 19thC French Walnut Breakfront Glazed Bookcase sku 2030 W310 x D38 x H107 cm Middle section internal shelf depth 26 cm Left section internal shelf depth 30.5 cm...
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19th Century Antique Bookcases

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Walnut

Antique & Good Size Early 1900s Tiger Oak Revolving Bookcase on Original Wheels
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and sizeable oak bookcase with a gallery on top. Back in the earliest years of the 20th century not many people learned how to read. Even less people had the means to buy t...
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19th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases

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Brass

QUANTUM Large Bookshelf, by Piero Lissoni for Glas Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bookcases made of boxes of different sizes in transparent 10 mm extralight tempered glass, glued at 45° and deliberately overlapped in a misaligned and irregular way. Available with ...
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2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

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Glass

Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase with Raised Panels, c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase offers mahogany raised panel construction with four stacks having pull out glass doors, c1910 Measures- 66.25'' H x 36'' W x 14.5'' D.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Mahogany, Glass

SUPERB Two-Section Barrister Bookcase with leaded glass - Stickley Era - W7631
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great two-section set of Barrister Cases made by Globe Wernicke Co of Cincinnati, Ohio. It is their size D10 1/4. The set is in excellent condition with nice top leaded g...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Mahogany

Henredon Burl Wall Unit
Located in Denton, TX
Henredon Burl Wall Unit. 3 separate cabinets that can be used as one wall unit or separately. Glass shelves with a plate groove to display collectible p...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Macy Arts & Crafts Mission Oak & Leaded Glass Stack Barrister Bookcase c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Macy Arts & Crafts Mission Oak & Leaded Glass Three-Stack Barrister Bookcase with Ogee Base Having S...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Pair of Nightstands in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Sweden
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of nightstands in oak with adjustable shelves. Designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson cabinetmakers. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great condition.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Oak

20th Century Large French Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet with Adjustable Shelves
Located in Round Top, TX
This large oak bookcase or display cabinet has three long glass doors and stands over 7.5' tall and wide. Carved details including rosettes and additional flourishes embellish the lo...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bookcases

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Glass, Oak, Paint

Kartell Sound Rack Modular Bookcase in Marine by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multi-shaped and multi-purpose shelving system, stackable and modular, offering the possibility of creating a variety of geometric and chromatic compositions. This accessory can play the dual role as both container and room divider. IT IS a go...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

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Resin

Kartell Sound Rack Modular Bookcase in Tangerine by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multi-shaped and multi-purpose shelving system, stackable and modular, offering the possibility of creating a variety of geometric and chromatic compositions. This accessory can play the Dual role as both container and room divider. IT IS a go...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

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Resin

Pierre Chapo, Library B17b, France 1960
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Old edition of the B17b library in French Elm by Pierre Chapo, France 60'. Presented at the Salon des Arts Ménagers in 1967, this bookcase breaks the rules by placing the supports ab...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Elm

Early 20th century empire revival Swedish birch bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century empire revival Swedish birch bookcase circa 1900. Superb quality piece of Swedish made furniture with influences from Biedermeier and empire periods. Stepped top...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Bookcases

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Birch

English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETARY DESK WITH GLAZED UPPER BOOKCASE England, circa 1780 formerly with Ginsburg & Levy Item # 401HYF25Q A rich and vibrant secretary desk from the late yea...
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18th Century English George III Antique Bookcases

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Bronze

Early 19th Century Irish Flame Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare and fine early 19th Century Irish flame mahogany four door bookcase, of exceptional quality, stunningly hand carved with beautifully rich patination and grain. The shape...
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Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Antique Bookcases

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Brass

Antique French Carved Oak Vitrine Cabinet Bookcase Barley Twist Renaissance
Located in Miami, FL
Antique French carved oak vitrine cabinet bookcase barley twist renaissance from France. A gorgeous antique French bookcase cabinet, unusually...
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Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Bookcases

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Bronze

Monumental English 19th C Ironmongers Pine Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890 Monumental English 19th C Ironmongers open Pine Bookcase Cabinet in original colour Measures: W 286 x D 25 x H 113 cm.    
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1880s English Antique Bookcases

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Pine

Beautiful Edwardian Walnut Revolving Bookcase
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely antique Edwardian revolving bookcase with green leather top inset , good condition . Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. ...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Bookcases

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Leather, Oak

Early 1900s Antique Italian Renaissance Revival, Carved, Walnut Bookcase!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning Early 1900s Antique Italian Renaissance Revival, Carved, Walnut Bookcase! Antique Bookcase, Italian Renaissance Revival, Carved, Walnut, Early 1900s, 20th Century!! Embra...
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Bookcases

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Glass, Walnut

Chinoiserie Japanned English Pagoda Bamboo Standing Corner Shelf or Etagere
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An antique English 3 tier corner etagere of burnt bamboo and black Japanned panels. Each shelf is fan-shaped and Japanned In black, with a red chinoiserie design of birds and flowers...
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20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Bookcases

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Metal

Libreria da Centro Anni 50-60
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Libreria da centro a soffitto, con elementi contenitore e ripiani a posizione regolabile, aperture a battenti, ribalta e cassetti a vista, legno impiallacciato teak, montanti in meta...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Metal, Brass

Libreria da Centro Anni 50-60
Libreria da Centro Anni 50-60
$4,580 Sale Price
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Fine English Georgian Mahogany Breakfront
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1780's. Exquisite later Georgian breakfront with Chinese Chippendale floral carved details in the mullions. The clean classical lines with carved cornice over an alternating fluted a...
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1780s English Georgian Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany, Glass

Baker Furniture Style Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany and Gold Gilt Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa Mid-20th Century Book-matched flame mahogany, with gold ...
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Bookcases

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Brass

Japanese Taishō Period Open Bookshelf Sliding Doors, Curvy Shelf and Drawer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period hinoki cypress wood cabinet from the early 20th century converted into an open bookshelf with wavy curving shelf, sliding doors...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Bookcases

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Cypress, Fabric

Regency breakfront side cabinet attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine Regency breakfront side cabinet attributed to Gillows of Lancaster in well figured rosewood veneer. The cabinet displays several typical Gillows design features including the ...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Bookcases

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Rosewood

Large 19th Century English Pine Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 Large 19th century English pine breakfront bookcase We can also customise existing pieces to suit your scheme/requirements. We have our own workshop, restorers and finis...
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19th Century Antique Bookcases

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Pine

Grand French Empire Style Bronze Mahogany Bibliotheque Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent French mahogany bibliotheque style bookcase cabinet crafted in the Napoleonic French empire taste. Constructed on a grand scale the cabinet features three pairs of storage do...
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20th Century French Empire Bookcases

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Bronze

20th C., Vintage Egyptianesque King Tut Sarcophagus Form, Parcel Gilt Bookcase!
Located in Austin, TX
Quite Unique and Impressive 20th C., Vintage Egyptianesque King Tut Sarcophagus Form, Parcel Gilt Bookcase! This is quite a conversation starter!! Bookcase, Egyptianesque King Tut...
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20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Bookcases

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Other

Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Etagere - A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
This is a very nicely carved pair of Chinese Chippendale style carved mahogany etagere or bookcase. Carved all around with fretwork running down the frame. Three of the shelves are f...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Bookcases

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Mahogany

Børge Mogensen Scandinavian Midcentury Oak Bookcase, Denmark 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design oak bookcase designed by Børge Mogensen in the 1950s and produced by FDB Møbler from 1960s, variable height position of shelves, circa 1960s. ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Oak

Antique American Victorian Cherry Wood Etagere or Bookshelf
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Victorian or American Colonial style cherry wood five shelf etagere or bookshelf with carved finial details USA, circa late 19th century Measures: 31.75"W x 10"D x 5...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bookcases

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Cherry

Japanese antique wooden bookcase 1898, Meiji era. wabi sabi small cabinet tansu
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
126 years-old antique wooden bookcase - manufactured in Meiji 31 (1898), The year was written on the backside of the bottom of the drawer box, together with the owner's name & the address (there's another calligraphic notes on the inside of the drawer, was written, probably by the owner in Meiji 40.) Made with traditional wood joinery without metal fastener, by professional craftsman called sashimono-shi. Original paint remains in nice wabi sabi touch. Shelves inner (same to upper & lower) : w 7.87 in / h 9.06 in / d 10.63 in Drawer inner : w 7.28 in / h 1.97 in / d 10.83 in Actual item weight : 6.39 lb (2.9 kg) *** We're eco-friendly, organic-oriented vintage wood furniture...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Bookcases

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Wood

Mid-19th Century Large Neoclassic Cupboard Bookcase Wardrobe in Massive Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique solid walnut wardrobe that can also be used as a bookcase, completely disassembled. Furniture restored and waxed. Missing any int...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Bookcases

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Walnut

Danish Modern Oak Bookcase
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak Danish bookcase, circa 1960's. Sleek, low profile lines with fixed height shelf. Bookmatched veneer and solid removable tapered legs . Slim compact size for the modern condo...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Oak

Wall-mounted bookcase with wooden uprights and modules, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful wall-mounted bookcase with wooden uprights and modules, Italian craftsmanship, 1950s. This wall-mounted piece of furniture highlights the natural beauty of wood, featuri...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Ash

French Louis XV 18th Century Walnut Vitrine Display Cabinet with Glass Door
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite French Louis XV period walnut vitrine display cabinet from the 18th century, with single glass door and richly carved floral-themed motifs. ...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Bookcases

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Glass, Walnut

Cheba bookcase, in lacquered metal snd plywood, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Tables on one or more levels, furnish ironically without remaining unnoticed. Ideal companions for public and private environments and contexts. The structure is a curved metal roun...
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2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Stained Ash
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Stained 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

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Metal

21st Century, Modern, Oak, Wood, Metal, Modular, Array Bookshelf
Located in Istanbul, TR
Array Modular Bookshelf Please contact us for custom sizing and different finishes.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Bookcases

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Brass

Revolving Bookcase With Iron Base - 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb mahogany bookcase with iron base from the end of the 19th century. Very beautiful model of superb quality. revolving bookcases with iron base are the most sought after since ...
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19th Century British Edwardian Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

Mid 20th century Scandinavian birch inlaid open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Scandinavian birch inlaid open bookcase circa 1950. Good quality birch and kingwood low open bookcase with cupboard. Dark stained birch top and sides with kingwood ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases

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Birch

Neoclassical Style Oak Library Bookcase with Beveled Glass Doors
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Imposing 20th century library bookcase crafted from solid oak. The impressive upper case features two sets of beveled glass panel doors with neoclassical ionic style columns separati...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Bookcases

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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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