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Bookcases For Sale
Cartesia Freestanding Bookcase
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by Franco Poli exclusively for Morelato, this unique bookcase is part of the Cartesia collection, composed of perfect objects suitable for any décor. This freestanding bookcase...
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2010s Italian Bookcases

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Wood

Antique Scholar's Chest with Painted Pomegranates, Open Light Bookcase
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful Chinese scholar's chest with an open light feature and hand-painted images. Historically used to store books and scrolls, the top section has a hand-carved border gracefu...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Bookcases

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Wood

19th Century French Chaleyssin Freres Carved Walnut Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th century French Chaleyssin Freres Louis Philippe style hand carved walnut two doors display cabinet / bookcase with exterior hand carved design details. The display cabinet /...
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1830s French Antique Bookcases

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Brass

19th Century Mahogany Turned Standing Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century English standing shelf made from mahogany. It has lovely hand turned finials and shelf supports in a bobbin pattern, and is resting on love...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

Japanese Library Furniture - Shou Sugi Ban Technique
Located in TARBES, FR
Japanese Library Furniture - Shou Sugi Ban Technique Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Japan with our remarkable bookcase inspired by the anc...
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1990s Japonisme Bookcases

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Wood

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

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

Tiger Oak Bookcase with Sliding Doors in Style of Globe Wernicke, Ca 1900s
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique Tiger Oak Bookcase with Sliding Doors in Style of Globe Wernicke, Ca 1900s...3-section.. Original warm patina. Retains it's original wavy glass. Beautiful beaded top detailin...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

English Grand Library Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large and luxurious 19th century English cabinet, wall unit crafted in mahogany with an architecturally significant design, featuring cornices, paneled doors, campaign brass hardware...
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

"Tecnica Library" Modular Shelving Bookcase by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica Library" is a shelving bookcase unit, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by Dessie', featuring six modules with antique nickel finis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

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Metal, Nickel

Móveis Cimo, Brazil, 1960 Walnut Shelving, Sliding Doors, Four Shelves
Located in Curitiba, PR
Walnut bookcase, sliding doors, four shelves, manufactured by móveis Cimo, Brazil 1960. The restoration process only needed refinishing, which was done by our team at the finest d...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Walnut

Pair of Midcentury Etageres
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's English rattan and walnut etageres. Measurements: Height: 66" Length: 18" Width: 14"
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1960s English Vintage Bookcases

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Wood

Library Bookcase
Located in Paris, FR
Bookcase library with solid walnut wood structure, with modular shelves and sides system according to furnishing needs. With 2 drawers module on the left side, with 2 doors modul...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases

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Walnut

Library Bookcase
Library Bookcase
$29,048 / item
Scandinavian mid century elm low open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian mid century elm low open bookcase circa 1950. Good quality shaped low sideboard/bookcase that offers plenty of storage without taking up loads of room. Made in elm, wh...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Elm

Aldo van den Nieuwelaar roller shutter sideboard 'Amsterdammer' Pastoe Dutch
Located in The Hague, NL
Step into a world of refined simplicity with the iconic Amsterdammer cabinet, designed by Aldo van den Nieuwelaar for Pastoe. This masterpiece of minimalist design combines functiona...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Plastic, Wood

English Mahogany Glazed Door Breakfront
Located in Woodbury, CT
We designed this breakfront to look the part of an 18th century piece, but offer 21st century functionality. From the glass shelves that allow for the option of interior lighting to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Bookcases

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Arts & Crafts Library Bookcase by Willem Penaat for De Woning Amsterdam, 1904
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Arts & Crafts library bookcase. Design by Willem Penaat for De Woning Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak with original glass and si...
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Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases

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Brass

Orange Coral steel freestanding Congress Bookcase by Lips Vago, 1968
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Congress model bookcase produced by Lips Vago since the 60s in painted steel. The bookcase is completely dismantled and its shelves adjustable in height. This is one of the best book...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Bookcases

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Steel

Gustav Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts style bookcase cabinet In the manner of Gustav Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid oak, with mullioned glass front doors and sides. M...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Industrial Style Polished Steel Library Etagere Bookcase with Step
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic industrial double library bookcase or open shelf etagere hand-crafted from thick gauge steel. The case features a painstakingly labor intensive highly polished nickel finis...
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20th Century American Industrial Bookcases

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Steel

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

Antique Shaw Walker Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase, 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts four-stack barrister bookcase By Shaw Walker USA, Circa 1920s Mahogany, with glass front doors and brass hardware. Measures: 34"W x 11.25"D x 66....
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Italian Iron & Teak Bookcase, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Italian iron & teak bookcase, 1950s An etagere or bookcase in enamelled metal rod with teak veneered shelving. Good original condition with small losses and chips to the veneer. ...
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20th Century Italian Bookcases

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Iron

Drexel Georgian Mahogany Bombe Form Bureau With Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By Drexel USA, 1968 Gorgeous carved mahogany, with original brass hardwa...
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1960s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Maison Jansen Style Steel and Brass Etagere
Located in Bradenton, FL
Mid-20th Century Maison Jansen Style Brushed Steel and Brass Etagere with Five Glass Shelves. The tall design embodies the sleek sophistication style of the Maison Jansen signature ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bookcases

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Brass, Steel

1960s Mahogany Shelving System, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with some signs of use - variable positioning - H: 223cm W: 332cm D: 41cm
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Metal

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

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Teak

Scandinavian elm and birch low open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian elm and birch low open bookcase circa 1950. Fine example of storage solutions for small spaces, or for even using as a stand for flat screen tv's Birch main body with ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Birch, Elm

Grand 19th Century French Second Empire Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Grand 19th Century French Second Empire Mahogany Bookcase will make an immediate impression on all who enter the room! Hand-crafted by expert artisans during the reign of Napoleon I...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique 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

Etagère murale en pin vintage style Maison Regain des années 80
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Etagère murale en pin vintage, dans le style Maison Regain des années 80, 9 casiers. 2 crochets métalliques pour la suspendre. Très bon état général. Ref 250 204 Hauteur : 76 cm Larg...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Pine

Unique Library Cabinet by Masanori Umeda for OAK Design, Italy 1990s
Located in New York, NY
This library cabinet is a one-of-a-kind prototype crafted by Japanese designer Masanori Umeda in the 1990s, embodying a unique fusion of Eastern and Western design philosophies. Prod...
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Late 20th Century Italian Bookcases

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Wood

Art Deco cabinet attributed to Joseph De Bruycker
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Cabinet from a house designed by Joseph De Bruycker in Belgium, 1938. this bookcase is made of veneer wood with a beautiful grain structure. The cabinet is made out of two volumes giving the design a unique tension between each layers. The cabinet has two small doors on each side with vitrine glass and in the middle two big doors...
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

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Aluminum

Modular Asymmetrical Durmast Bookcase by Erika Gambella
Located in Milan, IT
Merging minimalist style with traditional craftsmanship, this modular asymmetrical bookcase will make a superior complement to any interior decor. ...
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2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Fantastic 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Richmond, VA
Stunning 18th century George III breakfront bookcase with figured mahogany, paneled doors on base, adjustable shelves and dramatically large panes- only 6 per door. The large windo...
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18th Century English George III Antique Bookcases

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Glass, Mahogany

White Arched Display Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted with a sturdy wooden frame, this cabinet features an eye-catching arched design that adds a touch of sophistication to any room. The true white finish provides a classic comp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Bookcases

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Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern “1st Edition” Walnut Bookcase Hutch by Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Walnut, Original Glass Doors This rare “1st Edition” walnut bookcase hutch by Lane, crafted in the 1950s, exemplifies the sleek ele...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Glass, Walnut

Large Pair 19thC English Grain Ebonised Pine Bookcases
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1900 Large Pair 19thC English Grain Ebonised Pine Bookcases Price is each - X1 left sku 1039 Together W202 x D54 x H206 cm Base W195 x D50 x H91 cm Top W202 x D54 x H115 cm
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Early 20th Century Bookcases

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Pine

Bookcase and cabinet system by Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Complete storagesystem containing three cabinets and six bookcases made in solid oak by Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier, designed by Mogens Koch.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Oak

George III English Antique Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very fine secretary desk of diminutive proportions, this fabulous form features an upper bookcase with a cove-molded cornice over a pair of glazed doors with eight panels each, these divided with original astragal moldings, opening to reveal an adjustable three-shelf space bookcase. The doors are beautifully embellished with fluted pilasters boasting Ionic capitals that are exquisitely detailed with rich undercutting. The lower case features a brushing slide situated over five rows of graduated drawers, the second from the top cleverly fitted with a green baize writing surface that pushes back to reveal storage space beneath while the faceted glass inkwell bottles (one missing the lid) and double trough pen tray are situated along the right side. The timbers selected for the case are above reproach and present with a ruby hue throughout that is incredibly appealing, this finished under a glowing silky French polish to the mahogany veneers throughout. The drawers are hung with period Georgian brasses...
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18th Century English George III Antique Bookcases

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Brass

Shelf Unit by Carlo de Carli, 70s
Located in Medesano, Parma
Introducing this stunning White Lacquered Wooden Shelf Unit and Library created by the legendary Italian architect and designer Carlo de Carli at the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Thi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Wood

Grosfeld House Secretary Bookcase by Lorin Jackson
Located in Hanover, MA
Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House 1940s cabinet bookcase in mahogany featuring a pull-out secretary with writing surface. Distinctive Grosfeld "Glassic" Lucite ring pulls with sunbu...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Auffray & Co French Provincial Antique Distressed Style Bookcase China Cabinet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant French Provincial bookcase and china cabinet by Auffray & Co is a remarkable piece that captures the timeless sophistication ...
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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Bookcases

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Oak

Pair of Glazed Front Bookcases or Cabinets
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable pair of British colonial cabinets hand crafted in mahogany and featuring bonnets with carved cornices, glazed step-back bookcases with graceful window pane design...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases

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Glass, Mahogany

19thC English Oak Glazed Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 19thC English Oak Glazed Bookcase Cabinet Price is each sku 2051C W104 x D34.5 x H229 Internal shelf depth 27.5cm Weight 73kg
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19th Century Antique Bookcases

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Oak

Napoleon III Period French Louis XVI Mahogany & Bronze Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque
Located in Dallas, TX
Napoleon III Period French Louis XVI Mahogany & Bronze Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque is a work of art executed by the master artisans of Paris during the reign of France's last monarch. T...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Bookcases

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Brass, Bronze

Wall Unit by Leonardo Fiori for Isa Bergamo, 1960s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Modular wall unit with 9 shelves and 2 boxes containing one shelf. Adjustable height: height minimum: 261 cm, height maximum: 418 cm. Wear due to time and age FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Metal

Opinion Ciatti Ptolomeo Art Large Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ptolomeo Art is the last born in the Ptolomeo family and the extra large version of the famous bookcase, indeed thanks to its generous size can contain magazines, large format books,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

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Steel

Red Japanned Bureau Bookcase
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a highly decorative and stylish Chinese red painted bureau bookcase decorated overall with gilt chinoiseries. The top section contains a broken arched pediment over two confo...
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20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Bookcases

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Wood

Outstanding Quality Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique chippendale style mahogany bureau bookcase having a carved and gilded swan-neck pediment above a pair of mahogany doors with mirror plates and a carved gi...
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Early 20th Century English Chippendale Bookcases

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Other

Franco Albini Modular Bookcase "Infinito" for Cassina, Italy, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the color, size and material. Modular Bookcase designed by Franco Albini, relaunched in 2008. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. An extremely flexible bookcase, with myriad modular options, suited to being against a wall or as a room partition...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Handsome vintage coastal bamboo and rattan bookcase/shelving
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a vintage coastal bamboo wall unit/bookcase. This bookcase features coastal bamboo framing with rattan details on the shelves and above. The bookcase features two doors with ...
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1990s Unknown Other Bookcases

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Bamboo

Bookcase Rounded wall display case with shelf in carved bamboo straw, 1960
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rounded wall display case with shelf in carved bamboo and woven straw, 1960 Italy
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Straw, Wood

Taichiro Nakay for La Permanente Mobili Wall Cabinet in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakay (Nakai), sideboard, coated steel, cherry, brass, glass, circa 1955 Taichiro Nakay is an incredibly talented Japanese designer who is mostly known for his participati...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Metal, Brass, Steel

19th Century Sheraton Style Country Pine Breakfront
Located in Sheffield, MA
English Sheraton style 19th century country pine breakfront bookcase cabinet with lattice center doors and open sides shelves. The one piece construction classic country farmhouse style antique pine cupboard has wonderful aged patina with plenty of character and charm. The narrow depth makes it perfect for small or limited space rooms. Side Shelves = 11 D x 11 W Center shelves = 12.5 D x 21 W George III Style, Sheraton style, country style, rustic. Search terms: Rustic style kitchen hutch, pine dresser, classic cottage style, farmhouse style, waterfall dresser Antique...
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19th Century English George III Antique Bookcases

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Pine

Swedish Standing Wire Bookcase by Sonja, Mid-20th Century
Located in Delft, NL
Swedish Standing Wire Bookcase by Sonja, Mid-20th Century Swedish Sonja standing wire bookshelf unit Exqvisita Style AB Stockholm, Sweden Mid-20th cent...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Bookcases

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Metal

French Pine Astral Glazed Bookcase Cabinet with Column Supports
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing early 20th century French pine bookcase cabinet featuring astral glazed doors and neoclassical style corinthian column supports on each side. The two part case is surmounted by a stepped cornice molding supported by two columns. The columns flank three astral glazed cabinet...
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20th Century French Georgian Bookcases

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Glass, Pine

Georges Frydman's EFA Bookcase in mahogany, 1960’s
Located in LYON, FR
Georges Frydman Bookcase, EFA edition, mahogany Modular oak bookcase from the 1960s by designer Georges Frydman, published by EFA. Georges Frydman won the René Gabriel prize in 1966....
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Mahogany

French Provincial Bookcase - Fruitwood
Located in Westwood, NJ
The cabinet has a lightly distressed fruitwood finish, giving it an aged patina that feels both elegant and lived-in. The interior, fitted with LED lighting and painted in putty crea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Bookcases

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Glass, Wood

Vintage Italian Wood & Brass Mid-Century Modern Free-Standing Bookcase
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This bookcase was produced in Italy around the 1960s. It consists of 2 main wooden units with shelves and containers, joined together by a central chest of drawers and shelves. Remai...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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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