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Bookcases For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 19th Century
A large early 20th-century Lacquered Elm Wood Bookcase
Located in Kastrup, DK
A large early 20th-century elm wood bookcase from China. This piece features 16 square cubbies (4x4) doubling as shelves. The lacquer displays a charming age-related patina, with bl...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Bookcases

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Elm

Mid Century MODERN Teak Danish Free Standing Bookcase + Pull Out Desk / WALL UNI
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Bookcase with Hidden Pull Out Desk, c. 1960's. This gorgeous piece features a lower cabinet with...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston" Collection USA, Circa 1980s Book-matched flame mah...
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1980s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Antique Victorian Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A charming and very well made antique Victorian open bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1890-1900 period. It is of superb quality, very solid and sturdily ...
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Bookcases

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Wood

Art Deco Bookmatched Walnut & Black Lacquer Secretary Bookcase w/ Silvered Pulls
Located in New York, NY
The Art Deco Secretary Bookcase is a beautiful example of American Streamline art and architecture, originating from the United States Circa 1935. The piece features elegant drawers,...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

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Walnut, Lacquer

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Display Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century large scale French Louis XVI carved and painted display cabinet. This piece has a very fine patina and ample space to show off your treasures. Lovely!
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bookcases

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Wood

Baker Furniture Style French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Drop Front Secretary
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut, with orig...
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1960s American Louis XV Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

"Lb7" Bookcase by Franco Albini for Poggi Marked
Located in Rovereta, SM
library, Franco Ablini for Poggi, Italy, 1950. Elegant Franco Albini library or room divider. Shelves and units can be adjusted or put in different positions. The feet are in lacque...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Vintage Handcrafted Walnut Finish Rattan Petite Bookcase Etagere
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage Handcrafted dark walnut Rattan Petite Bookcase Etagere. Measures 20" in width, 11.5" in depth and stands 35" tall. Shelves clearance is 11.5".
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Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Bookcases

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Rattan

Chrome and Glass Etagere Attributed to Milo Baughman, 1970s
Located in Doylestown, PA
1970s chrome etagere with four glass shelves attributed to Milo Baughman. Stunning etagere with a shiny chrome plated steel frame featuring flat bar shelf supports set in an alterna...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Chrome, Steel

Oak open bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak open bookcase. the large rectangular top above three bays of adjustable shelves divided by reeded columns. All raised on a plinth base. Dimensions Height 48 Inches Width 72.5 Inc...
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Early 20th Century British Bookcases

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Oak

Original Paul McCobb Bookcase/Etagere and Bench Set from the Planner Group
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Mid Century two piece shelving system by Paul McCobb and part of the “Planner Group” manufactured by Winchendon in the 1950s. Original maple wood shelves and black wrought i...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pyramid Bookcase by Merton Gershun for Dillingham
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Walnut

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood "Pega" Bookcase by Ib Juul Christiansen, 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood "Pega" Wall Unit by Ib Juul Christiansen, 1970s. Large 3 bay Mid-Century Modern shelving system designed by Danish architect Ib Ju...
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Rosewood

Dutch Industrial Design Storage Rack by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, Netherlands
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Dutch Industrial Design Storage Rack by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro. Made in the Netherlands, 1958. Minimalist and architectural in design. Storage rack, di...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Metal

Swedish Painted Bureau Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C Swedish pine bureau bookcase with later paint. 1840. Reference: 8340 Dimensions 49.5 inches (126 cms) Wide 20.5 inches (52 cms) Deep 79.5 inches (202 cms) High
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19th Century Swedish Antique Bookcases

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Pine

Danish Modern, Sculptural Freestanding Pine Shelf by Rainer Daumiller, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Danish Mid Century Modern freestanding shelving unit in solid pine. Designed by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk. Ca 1970s. A rare object with beautiful wood grains. This vi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Pine

Tall Midcentury "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
"China" bookcase in patinated oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1954, this piece is made by CM Madsen Cabinetmakers Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition. More shelves...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Oak

Fine Quality Edwardian Satinwood Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5499 Fine quality and very attractive late Victorian / Edwardian satinwood bookcase or display cabinet, having shaped, inlaid and reeded upstand, well figured top and frieze inlaid...
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Early 20th Century English Bookcases

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Satinwood

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Glass Front Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1880s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Victorian two-door step back bookcase cabinet USA, Circa 1880s Carved walnut, with glass front doors. Measures: 50" W x 18.75" D x 82.25" H. Good original vin...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bookcases

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Glass, Walnut

Antique C1900 Inlaid Mahogany Adjustable Bookcase Display Cabinet - Fine Quality
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique circa 1900 Inlaid Mahogany Adjustable Bookcase Display Cabinet - A Fine Quality Piece featuring a brass ormolu gallery. This exquisite bookcase exudes timeless charm and cha...
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Early 1900s Antique Bookcases

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Wood

Johannes Sorth Teak Bookcase / Secretary Desk
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Johanes Sorth Manufacturer: Nexø / Bornholms Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 39.5″ wide x 17.5″ deep x 72″ tall Condition: In excellent original c...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Pair of French Glazed Bookcases
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful pair of early 19th C French glazed bookcases. 1830. Reference: 8022 Dimensions 61 inches (155 cms) Wide 25 inches (64 cms) Deep 98 inches (249 cms) High
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19th Century French Antique Bookcases

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Pine

"China" Bookcase in Teak and Oak by Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Low China bookcase in oiled teak on a soap finished oak base. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1958, this piece is made by CM Madsen cabinetmakers Denmark in the 1960s. Great origi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Bookcases

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Oak, Teak

Large English Mahogany Glazed Bookcase / Vitrine
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 Large English Mahogany Glazed Bookcase / Vitrine sku 1780 W117 x D34 x H221 cm Weight 86 Kg
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19th Century Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

Franco Albini Single Bookcase for Poggi .1960
Located in Madrid, ES
A Franco Albini rare bookcase , edited by Poggi in the. 60s.It works as a wall unit or room divider.One single column upholds three shelves , one of them capable to rotate. Exce...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Twenties Heals Limed Oak Bookcase
Located in Petworth, GB
Twenties limed oak well proportioned bookcase Moulded edges with 3 glazed doors Fitted interior with 12 shelving spaces Raised on a stepped plinth Circa 1920 Heals Height 114cm ...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

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Oak

Johannes Sorth Bookcase / Secretary Desk In Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Johannes Sorth Manufacturer: Nexø / Bornholms Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 39.5″ wide x 17″ deep x 71.75″ tall Condition: In excellent original...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Rare Wall Unit by Knoll International designed by Fred Ruf, Walnut, 1950s
By Fred Ruf, Knoll
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Wall Unit by Knoll International designed by Fred Ruf, 1950s Rare shelf designed by Fred Ruf. Manufactured by Knoll International, Stuttgart, in the 1950s. Cabinets and shelves vene...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Aluminum

Antique Art Nouveau Mahogany Bookcase - Quality Book Trough Magazine Stand C1920
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Art Nouveau Mahogany Book Trough Stand, serving as a bookcase and magazine rack from around 1920. This piece is sturdy and durable, with no loose joints or woodworm, represe...
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Early 20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Achille Castiglioni bookcase
Located in PARIS, FR
Wood bookcase model "Beta" by Italian designer Achille Castiglioni (1918-2002) for BBB Bonacina in the 1970s. This bookcase has 6 shelves. Very good condition. Achille Castiglioni is...
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Mid-20th Century Bookcases

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Wood

Lawyers Stacking Bookcase by The Globe-Wernicke Company
Located in Fulton, CA
Scarce three quarter size (measuring 25.5" wide) American Oak stacking / lawyers / barrister bookcase made by The Globe-Wernicke Company, early 1900's. Consists of 5 pieces, three g...
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Early 20th Century American Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Sliding Glass Door Bookcase Cabinet Robert Heritage
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful long slim glazed bookcase from the 1960s. This Mid-century modern cabinet was designed by Robert Heritage as part of the Multi-Width series for Beaver and Tapley. Beaver ...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Hardwood

Antique Dutch Pine Single Door Bookcase Cabinet With Glass Inset
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming and unique single door pine bookcase with demi-lune original wavy glass insert offers a large amount of storage on two adjustable shelves. Additional shelves could be easi...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Bookcases

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Brass

Exquisite Louis XV Cherrywood Crossbow Commode, Parisian Craftsmanship -1X24
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Elevate your interior with the timeless elegance of this exquisite Louis XV cherrywood crossbow commode, crafted in Parisian workshops circa 1900-1920. This splendid piece exudes the...
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Early 1900s Antique Bookcases

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Cherry

Edwardian Revolving Two Tier Oak Library Bookcase With Porcelain Castors
Located in High Wycombe, GB
An Elegant Edwardian Revolving Two Tier Oak Library Bookcase With Slatted Sections & A Graduated Top Set On A Revolving Ebonised Base With Porcelain Castors Extra dimensions Shelf...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Bookcases

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Oak, Porcelain

DANISH Mid Century Modern ROSEWOOD BOOKCASE / China Cabinet, c. 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Exquisite Mid Century Modern ROSEWOOD bookcase / China Cabinet, c. 1960's. This stunning piece features 6 shelving areas in the upper area and all shelves are removable and adjustabl...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Rosewood

Napoleon III Period Walnut Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Napoleon III Period Walnut Bookcase showcases the talents of French master furniture crafters, executed in sumptuous French walnut and as sturdy as a vault! Starting with three dist...
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Bookcases

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Glass, Walnut

Restored Antique Spindle 3 Tier Revolving Oak Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Antique free standing three tier revolving bookcase with spindle supports. This piece was restored in our shop. Good condition with appropriate wear from age, with some repairs made....
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Early 20th Century American Bookcases

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Oak

Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Polished Chrome Etagere After Dia
Located in west palm beach, FL
Boho Chic with American Flair: Vintage Polished Chrome Etagere Inspired by DIA. Elevate your space with this iconic piece, blending bohemian sophistication with American craftsmanshi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Aluminum

French Painted Faux Bamboo Beech Glazed Breakfront Bookcase / Vitrine
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa mid 20thC French Painted Faux Bamboo Beech Glazed Breakfront Bookcase / Vitrine sku 1782 Base W100 x D51 x H90 cm Top W89 x D40 x H101 cm Together W100 x D51 x H191 cm Weight ...
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Mid-20th Century Bookcases

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Beech

Charles and Ray Eames Storage Unit "ESU" for Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic design, this 2nd generation Eames Storage Unit for Herman Miller, c.1950s, USA, is a beautiful example of what has been described as "working art." The unit features a birc...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Steel

Karges French Regency Louis XVI Burled Walnut Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Karges USA, Circa 1960s Carved burled walnut, with glass front doors and original brass ...
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1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Arts and Crafts Oak Open Front Bookcase. This Oak bookcase has 4 open shelves a
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Oak Open Front Bookcase. This Oak bookcase has 4 open shelves and there is a gallery around the top, all the edges of the bookcase are shapely in the arts an crafts ...
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1890s Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases

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Oak

Regency Open Bookcase Walnut Sheraton Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous single English Sheraton style low openfront bookcases hand crafted from walnut Hand crafted in England to centuries old traditions - will last for many generations Great inv...
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1980s Regency Vintage Bookcases

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Walnut

Antique Shaw Walker Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcases, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Arts & Crafts four-stack barrister bookcases By Shaw Walker USA, Circa 1920s Mahogany, with glass front doors and brass hardware. Measures: 34"W x 11.2...
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Victorian Open Bookcase Oak 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Blonde Oak Open Bookcase. This Open Bookcase Stands Upon Turned Feet and a Plinth Base. The Bookcase Features Rounded Corners. Circa 1860 Having 2 Fully Adjustable Shelves....
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1860s Victorian Antique Bookcases

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Oak

1960’s Vintage Teak Ladderax Bookcase Shelving
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and practical vintage shelving unit in teak by ladderax. This was made in England, it dates from the 1960’s. This is a clever and iconic design, the ladderax units we...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

English Pine Country Bookcase Over 6 Feet Wide, Traditional Beeswax by Chrispyn
Located in Chicago, IL
English Pine Open Front Bookcase in a traditional beeswax finish that was made in the town of Hull a port city in the Yorkshire region of England. Quite a while ago, there was compan...
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1990s English Country Bookcases

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Wood, Pine

Rare Midcentury Eames ESU 400-C for Herman Miller 1st Series
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this Charles and Ray Eames designed ESU 400-C for Herman Miller. This is the rarest 1st series ESU (Eames Storage Unit) A versatile case piece that makes a ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Steel, Chrome

Open Bookcase In Mahogany From The 19th Century-england
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant open bookcase in mahogany from the 19th century from England circa 1850 Beautiful good quality bookcase with mahogany with a beautiful flames Well proportioned and simple lin...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

Danish Buffet Topper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Low media cabinet with sliding glass doors and teak shelves in a teak wood case. Over four feet long, great for living room storage. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Glass, Teak

Small Antique Regency Quality Figured Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Small antique Regency quality figured mahogany secretaire bookcase having a quality carved mahogany cornice above a pair of unusual glazed moulded doors opening to reveal two adjusta...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Bookcases

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Other

Midcentury Walnut Cado Display Shelf
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Walnut Cado System display shelf thats meant to hold books or flat artwork. The shelf has a beautiful catch at the bottom preventing a book from...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Rosewood

Museum-Quality Louis XV Walnut Castle Library, circa 1850 -1X23
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Elevate your home with the grandeur of a museum-quality Louis XV walnut castle library, crafted circa 1850 and bearing the esteemed stamp of Valabrega in Turin. This monumental piece...
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1850s Antique Bookcases

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Walnut

Libreria Feal anni '60, Italia
By Feal
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Libreria a parete FEAL anni '60 in alluminio verniciato e ripiani in legno di teak regolabili in altezza. Chiusura mensole in alluminio anodizzato. Produzione italiana FEAL (Fonderie...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Aluminum

Borge Mogensen Dresser with Bookcases, Soborg Denmark, 1960 Mid Century
Located in Round Rock, TX
*pair available - priced individually* A lovely 8 drawer dresser chests with bookcase tops designed by Borge Mogensen for Soborg-Denmark, 1960s. Executed in old growth teak these...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Wood, Teak

Regency Style Library Room Cabinetry Reclaimed from Clothworkers' Hall
Located in Ware, GB
Along with various other pieces, this wonderful and complete set of bookcases was reclaimed from the Library room at the Clothworkers' Hall, London. An impressive collection, the R...
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20th Century British Regency 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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