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Bookcases For Sale
Milo Baughman Walnut Freestanding Bookcase for Glenn of California, 1955
Located in Coronado, CA
Milo Baughman walnut bookshelf manufactured by Glenn of California in 1955. This clever design features three shelves and five solid walnut legs supported by winged brackets. It is p...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Walnut

Osvaldo Borsani Libreria da Centro Etagere Wood and Brass 1940 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Osvaldo Borsani Downtown Bookstore. Etagere
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1940s Italian Other Vintage Bookcases

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Wood

Walnut Faux Bamboo Glazed Display Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Mid 20thC Pair Walnut Chippendale Influenced Faux Bamboo Glazed Display Cabinets Excellent quality and form Price is each x 1 left sku 1193 W90 ...
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Mid-20th Century Bookcases

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Faux Bamboo, Walnut

Monumental Carved Pine English Country Paint Decorated Bookshelf Bookcase
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very very unique and rare custom-made English piece. The piece is made of antique elements with all of the charm that antiques have and re-designed to act as an enormous bo...
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Early 1900s English Georgian Antique Bookcases

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Pine

Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm, France, c. 1980
Located in St Ouen, FR
French work of the 1980s, this elegant shelves combines rusticity and modernity by the choice of a wood with warm tones and minimalist lines, like the creations of Pierre Chapo. The...
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1980s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Elm

Antique quality Art Nouveau C1910 oak bookcase.
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality Art Nouveau C1910 oak bookcase. Full of age, charm and character. Solid, with no loose joints and no woodworm. Would look amazing in the right location! Overall m...
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1910s Vintage Bookcases

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Oak

Modern Bookcase from "Fancy-Routine" Collection by Supaform
Located in Florence, IT
This piece is part of Sight Unseen’s 2020 offsite offline coverage. Supaform’s latest collection, a shelf, chair, coffee table, bench, and lamp called Fancy-Routine and debuting at ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Bookcases

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Cut Steel

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

Scandinavian Modern "Lovö" bookcase, NK, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Low pine bookcase with cabinet part, made at NK in a rustic functionalist design. Rounded corners combined with traditional design elements including a cast iron keyhole plate. The ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Pine

Large English Pine Glazed Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1940 Large English Pine Glazed Breakfront Bookcase with replaced keys/locks Measures: W219 x D50 x H215 cm Base W216 x D50 x H81 cm Top W219 x D43 x H134 cm.  
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1940s English Vintage Bookcases

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Pine

Mid-century Enamel Green Steel Tanker Vinyl Record Bookcase Console
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This original Mid-century modern steel bookcase is stylish and functional, perfectly sized for vinyl records. Its vibrant enamel green metal construction adds a pop of color to any r...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Enamel, Steel

Arts & Crafts Walnut Six-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Hale
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous vintage Arts & Crafts six-stack barrister bookcase In the manner of Globe Wernicke By Hale USA, Circa Late 20th Century Walnut, with glass front doors and brass hardwa...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

Travail Populaire Handcrafted Oak Low Bookcase, Belgium 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Travail Populaire Rustic Design Handcrafted Oak Low Bookcase Shelves. Made in Belgium, 1950's period. Solid oak plank construction with joints. Made so it could be taken apart by rem...
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1950s Belgian Rustic Vintage Bookcases

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Oak

Rare Streamline Art Deco Tiger Ebony Wood Book Shelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Custom-Made Streamline Art Deco Tiger Ebony Book Shelf showcases luxurious craftsmanship with its sleek, streamlined design. Made with an exotic Madagascar Tiger Ebony veneer, i...
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1930s American Vintage Bookcases

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Ebony

Antique Neoclassical Open Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Neoclassical Open Bookcase is the ideal choice for a nook, a hallway, or any high-traffic areas. The depth including the overhanging crown is only 14.5", meaning the casewor...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Bookcases

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Oak, Plywood

Midcentury modular bookcase, Italy 1950
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury modular bookcase with original metal ? structure, brass details and several wooden compartments; four drawers on the right and a big c...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Wood

Exceptional Painted Bookcase with Gold Leaf Carvings
Located in Vo', Veneto
Exceptional bookcase painted in blue and red with gold leaf carvings. Two large side pillars, with richly carved scrolls, lacquered and gilded wi...
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1810s Italian Folk Art Antique Bookcases

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Fir

Frode Holm for Illums Bolighus Danish Rosewood Bookcase Cabinets
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of elegant midcentury cabinets designed by Frode Holm for Illums Bolighus, 1955, Denmark. The cabinets are crafted of the finest Brazilian rosewood and exhibit fine joinery throughout with routed edges, tapered shelves...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Rosewood

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

English 1880s Black and Gold Breakfront Two Part Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English two part black and gold breakfront bookcase from the late 19th century with Chinoiserie décor, gilded Greek Key and floral décor, chicken wire doors, drawers and additional wooden doors. Created in England during the last quarter of the 19th century, this tall bookcase attracts immediately our attention with its tall proportions and stunning black and gold colors. Made of two parts, this breakfront bookcase is adorned with a molded cornice with carved dentil molding and a gilded Greek Key frieze, sitting above four doors presenting chicken wire. These doors open to a light painted interior with convenient shelves. The lower section, decorated with an exquisite Chinoiserie décor, is made of three drawers followed by four doors with red lacquered interior. Peaceful and traditional scenes present Chinese figures in landscapes and architectures, engaged in their daily occupations: crossing a narrow bridge, horse riding, net fishing, one can imagine the serenity of such a life. The sides are also adorned with lovely foliage and the back is plain. With its breakfront lines and skillfully executed décor, this English Chinoiserie bookcase...
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Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Bookcases

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Wire

French Country White Painted Vitrine Display Cabinet Bookcase, circa 1940
Located in Round Top, TX
French country large display cabinet, bookcase or vitrine in two sections. Oak wood later professional painted in layers of white with wonderful distressed finish; interior painted i...
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Mid-20th Century French Country Bookcases

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Metal

Antique French Regency Louis XVI Carved Cherry Wood Lighted Breakfront Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial or French Regency Louis XVI style lighted display cabinet or breakfront bookcase USA, Circa Late 20th Century Carved cherry wood, with glass front and ...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Bookcases

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Brass

Mahogany Book Trough
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A good Regency style mahogany book trough, in ovrall very good condition. 34"high 36" wide 15" depth Free Delivery To UK Mainland Scottish Highlands Please Email For Quote You are...
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Early 20th Century English Regency Bookcases

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Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet, English Circa 1830
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georgian period mahogany breakfront, bookcase or cabinet with original glass door fronts over paneled doors on the bottom section and adjustable shelves. Has two keys with functional...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases

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Glass, Mahogany

Luigi Saccardo 'Topline' Wall Unit in Vibrant Green and Black Color
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Saccardo, 'Beehive' bookcase from the 'Topline' series, lacquered laminated wood, metal, Italy, circa 1976 Back in the seventies, Topline was a newly introduced collection by ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Metal

Herter Brothers Style Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Glass Front Bookcase
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian bookcase cabinet In the manner of Herter Brothers USA, Circa 1880s Carved solid walnut, with glass front doors. Shelves are adjustable. Measures: 49....
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bookcases

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Glass, Walnut

19th Century Austrian Painted Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 19th century Austrian painted pine bookcase / glazed dresser with reeded doors to the base. 1840. Internal depth in top section is 13 inches (33 cm). Code: 8741 Dimensions:...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Bookcases

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Glass, Pine

Arts and Crafts Bookcase
Located in Woodbury, CT
Arts and Crafts era oak bookcase. Original leaded glass door, 4 adjustable shelves, nice figured oak, wonderful warm old surface. Original brass knob and ball feet.
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Burnt Bamboo Ball Finials 3 Tier Small Decorative Etagere Shelving Bookcase
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1391 oak and bamboo with ball finials 3 tier free standing shelf unit with record record slots on bottom shelf.
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1950s Vintage Bookcases

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Bamboo, Hardwood

Mid-18th Century George III Bureau Bookcase
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-18th century George III slant front bureau bookcase, English. A fine mahogany example. Octagonal glazed bookcase doors enclosing adjustable shelves....
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Bookcases

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Wood

19th Century French Renaissance Carved Walnut Bookcase ~ Vitrine
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Carved Walnut Bookcase ~ Vitrine is an amazing example of the wood sculptor's art! The entire framework, each door, and all moldings have been carved...
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1870s French Renaissance Revival Antique Bookcases

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Brass

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

Bookcase / Wall Unit by Finn Juhl BO71 for Bovirke, 1960s Rosewood Pine Brass
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Large modular wall shelf BO71 from the 1960s with a beautiful rosewood veneer and shelves made of pine and brass, designed by Finn Juhl in 1953. The...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Brass

French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Period Bookcase or Vitrine
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Very rare to found a Louis-Philippe Period bookcase or vitrine with 6 doors. Because of its large scale, it shows that it was an order to fill a wall. The purpose was probably to us...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

Pontile Bookcase, in canaletto walnut, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Bookcase made of a series of solid wood poles with circular section, veneered shelves with solid wood edging, all made of Canaletto walnut finished with transparent paint. The head of the poles is coated with a blue protective paint. The system is completed by two storage compartments that feature sliding doors with integrated handle. The library is shipped semi assembled. Design by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum Libreria costituita da pali continui a sezione circolare in legno massello. Ripiani impiallacciati con bordatura in massello. Il tutto realizzato in noce Canaletto finito con vernice trasparente. La testa...
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2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

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Wood, Walnut

Pierre Jeanneret File Rack Unit with Stencil Marks
Located in Soho, London, GB
Pierre Jeanneret file rack unit from the Administrative Buildings of Chandigarh. This piece presents a beautiful patina and a rare stencil mark on...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Glazed Cupboard Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian figured mahogany glazed cupboard bookcase having a shaped moulded cornice above a figured mahogany frieze above a pair of figured mahogany glaze...
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1850s English Victorian Antique Bookcases

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Other

Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with mullioned glass front doors, and ...
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1980s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Opinion Ciatti Original Ptolomeo Medium Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Ptolomeo is the free-standing bookcase that doesn’t require any further presentation: it is simple, revolutionary, innovative, as sudden as ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

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Steel

Small Penhurst Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
This is Niagara Furnitures’ Small Penhurst Mahogany Bookcase. The figural mahogany cornice is beautiful and adds a sense of depth to t...
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2010s Chippendale Bookcases

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Mahogany

Monumental English Oak Glazed Haberdashery Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1920 Monumental English Oak Glazed Haberdashery Cabinet with adjustable shelves sku 1838 W270 x D38 x H227 cm (separates into two sections) Weight 220 kg Shelf internal depth 3...
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20th Century Bookcases

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Oak

Kartell Bookworm in Aluminum
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bookworm, the flexible bookcase, is the result of the encounter between the creativity of an artist such as Ron Arad, combined with Kartell's technology, giving life to a revolutiona...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

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Plastic

Art Deco Modernist Bookcase with Glass Sliding Doors, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Modernist bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak bookcase with solid macassar ebony knobs on the left and right door. The mid-section ha...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

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Glass, Macassar, Oak

Italian Mid-Century Modern Large Architectural Library in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Library wall-unit, walnut, Italy, 1960s Rooted in Italy’s mid-century design tradition, this substantial bookcase highlights the makers architectural sensibility and refined taste f...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Walnut

Mogens Koch for Rud. Radmussen Modular Library in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen, modular bookcase or library, pine, Denmark, design 1928 Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is con...
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Pine

Modern White Lacquer Bookcase by Piero Lissoni for Cassina Italy
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
PRICED EACH! Modern White Lacquer Bookcase by Piero Lissoni for Cassina Italy. This listing is for one etagere but we actually have two availab...
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1990s Modern Bookcases

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Lacquer

Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases
Located in Vosselaar, BE
We offer a original and complete late 19th century Pharmacy. Found in France it comprises 2 large corner cupboards with shelving on the long side. Furthermore a large bowed and sculpted counter and two smaller counters...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Bookcases

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Wood

"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

Arched Display Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Industrial Modern-inspired statement piece that combines elegance and functionality. Crafted with a sturdy wooden frame, this cabinet features an eye-catching arched design ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Bookcases

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Glass, Wood

1970s Mid-Century Modern Chromed Metal and Smoked Glass Italian Bookcase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A five-shelf bookcase made in Italy in the 1970s, steel and smoked glass are in good conditions, the simplicity and essentiality of its line makes it very elegant. The Bookcase is a ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Steel

Burled Penhurst Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
The Niagara Furniture Burled Penhurst Bookcase has a burled veneer top which is banded and supported by a burled cornice that is both beautiful and adds a sense of depth to the upper...
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2010s Chippendale Bookcases

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Wood

English 19th Century Black and Gold Secretary Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English black lacquer secretary bookcase from the 19th century, with glass doors, drop-front desk and gold Chinoiserie décor. Created in England during the 19th century, this secr...
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Bookcases

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Glass, Wood

19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful antique early 19th century Victorian bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich solid mahogany, circa 1850. This bookcase featu...
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

Pair of Vintage English Chinoiserie Gold and Black Painted Small Bookcases
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Vintage English Chinoiserie-style black bookcases with two shelves each over a solid cabinet base painted with gold pastoral scenes of figures fishing next to a lake. (PRICED...
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20th Century British Chinoiserie Bookcases

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Wood

George III English Antique Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III MAHOGANY DIMINUTIVE SECRETARY WITH BOOKCASE England, circa 1780 Item # 307PZN13W 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

Italian Mid-Century Self-Standing Corner Bookcase with Desk by Borsani, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Amazing Italian corner Bookcase with Desk, produced in the 1950s and very well designed, probably by one of the most important Italian designers of the period such as Osvaldo Borsani...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Stained Glass, Wood

A small Arts and Crafts oak bookcase with adjustable shelves
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts small bookcase with a simple shaped top and gradually growing deeper towards the base with adjustable shelves and extended feet which make the bookcase stand firm ...
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1920s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases

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Oak

Romweber Chippendale Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Chippendale or Georgian style breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Gorgeous book-matched exotic flame mahogany, with mullioned...
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1920s American Georgian 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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