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Bookcases For Sale
Period: 1910s
Period: 1780s
Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Bookcase by Willem Retera Wzn, 1918
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School bookcase. Design by Willem Retera and executed by Fa. Wed. Ingenhoes Amsterdam. Solid oak frame with three original doors and t...
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1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

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Oak, Padouk

Original Jugendstil Bücherschrank, Wien um 1910
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Bücherschrank Entwurf: unbekannt, Wien um 1910 Modell-Nummer: - Ausführung: unbekannte Kunstmöbeltischlerei, Wien um 1910 Maße in cm (H x B x T): 163 x 90 x 44 Material: Weic...
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Antique Marble Top Open Bookcase / Sideboard
Located in London, GB
A superb antique marble top open bookcase / sideboard. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1910-20’s. This has a lovely inverted breakfront design, with a gorgeous li...
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1910s British Georgian Vintage Bookcases

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Marble

Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley #717 Craftsman Two Door Bookcase C1910
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular simple be yet so elegant. A beautiful piece from the Gustav Stickley Craftsman workshops of the Arts and Crafts Mission period. Still in its original fumed oak finish and...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases

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Iron

Mission Oak Arts &Crafts Leaded Glass Bookcase C1912
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic Oak Arts & Crafts Mission leaded glass bookcase with 3 adjustable shelves. Storage space is 10" x 33". Recently refinished and a very tight cabinet. One side has a very mi...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases

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Lead

L & JG Stickley Single Door Oak Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
L & LG Stickley Oak Bookcase. Circa 1910 A single 16 pane glass window door bookcase with mortise and tenon oak wood construction is wonderful condition with a beautiful finish ready to complete your arts and crafts Gustave Stickley collection. Dimensions: 54-3/4 x 34-1/4 x 12 inches (139 x 87 x 30.5 cm) (each) Provenance: Property from the Estate of Angela Gross Folk Condition: Very good condition with tasteful handmade quality of the Arts and Crafts movement. Minor nicks and losses to edges throughout. Minor splits. Paint on interior not original to bookcase tastefully done.. No chips or cracks to glass pane. Founded in 1900 by Leopold and John George Stickley, L. and J.G. Stickley, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of premium solid wood furniture. Privately owned by the Audi family since 1974, the company now operates a facility greater than 400,000 square feet in Manlius, New York, an upholstery plant in North Carolina, and six retail showrooms in New York and Connecticut. Stickley, then 41, returned home to Eastwood, New York, where he set up his Craftsman Shops in 1898 and began to experiment with his own distinctive designs. He favored clean lines and emphasized the inherent beauty of natural wood and leather. Like Morris, he sought inspiration in the styles of the medieval period. He worked in natural white oak because of its strength and "honesty." Rejecting ornamentation and valuing craftsmanship, he based his designs on rectilinear forms; construction features, such as mortise and tenon and dovetail joints, doubled as decoration. He labeled his original pieces with his name and shopmark, which depicted a small joiner's compass inset with the slogan "Als ik kan," or "To the best of my ability," in Flemish. Stickley's furniture--called Mission Oak because of the early 1900s popularity of California mission architecture and because it somewhat resembled the furniture used in the missions--soon found enthusiastic support. So, too, did Stickley's philosophy, which others embraced as visionary and reformist. Soon manufacturers across the country were creating their own versions of "mission" furniture. These included Stickley's own younger brothers: Leopold and John George, who incorporated in Fayetteville, New York, in 1904, and, in 1905, introduced their first furniture line alongside Gustav's Mission Oak at a Grand Rapids trade show; Albert Stickley, who made furniture under the label Stickley Brothers Co. in Grand Rapids, Michigan; and Charles Stickley, who shared ownership of Stickley and Brandt Chair Co. in Binghamton, New York. All of the Stickleys were accomplished craftsmen, who, like their older brother, were not opposed to machines; they simply used machinery to get the manufacturing process to the point where the hand could efficiently take over and complete the joinery. It was not industrialization per se that they rejected, but the sloppy work practices encouraged by mass production. In fact, Leopold and John George Stickley introduced some cutting edge designs and innovative construction techniques of their own with their Handcraft line. However, only Gustav Stickley attempted to market a lifestyle. Like his European counterparts, Gustav Stickley published on the subject of his philosophy of simplicity. He introduced his own magazine, The Craftsman, whose masthead announced its purpose as being "in the interest of better art, better work, and a better, more reasonable way of living," and filled it with treatises and illustrations of his furniture and interior design--every aspect of the designed environment, from tiles and pottery to gardens and landscape. He also developed and sold model house plans...
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1910s American Vintage Bookcases

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Oak

Cabinet set on lion's paws, Germany, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An office set from around 1910 from Germany. The furniture is in very good condition. Dimensions: Desk: height 79 cm / width 166 cm / depth 80 cm Library: height 191 cm / width 2...
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1910s German Renaissance Vintage Bookcases

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Walnut

MOGENS KOCH Bookcase/Wall Unit Oregon Pine foe Rud Rasmussen
Located in Hudson, NY
Oregon pine, ten open bookcases and two cabinets , all with manufacturing label on the back. Each bookcase is separate and can be rearranged as desired. Rud Rasmussen originally desi...
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1910s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Pine

Lifetime 3 door Arts and Craft Bookcase
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Im pleased to offer a great 3 door bookcase from Lifetime. This bookcase is in nice vintage condition and retains its original hand made handles and manufactures tag. The bookcase al...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases

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Oak

Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Two Door Bookcase China Closet C1910 Original Finish
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Large and fantastic 2 door arts & crafts mission cabinet. China Closet with deep shelves or a Bookcase, Has glass sides. All quarter sawn oak with a fabulous style. Thick post with ...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

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

Historic library, Germany, circa 1910.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A library from the beginning of the 20th century. The furniture is in very good condition. Dimensions: height 181 cm / width 249 cm / depth 51 cm
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1910s German Renaissance Vintage Bookcases

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Walnut

Black Art Nouveau Bookcase with Glassfront and Brassfittings (Vienna, 1910)
Located in Wien, AT
Instagram: traudes.kinder Website: www . traudeskinder . com Objekt: Bücherkasten Entwurf: unbekannt, vermutlich Wien um 1910 Modell-Nummer: - Ausführung: unbekannte Kunstmöbeltisch...
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Art Nouveau Bookcase (Vienna, circa 1910)
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Bücherkasten Entwurf: unbekannt, um 1910 Modell-Nummer: - Ausführung: unbekannte Kunstmöbeltischlerei, Wien um 1910 Maße in cm (H x B x T): 154 x 108 x 47 Material: Buche (ma...
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

FULLY RESTORED CiRCA 1910 BOECKH BROTHERS METAMORPHIC BAKERS TABLE BOOKCASE
By Boeckh Bros Company
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare and highly collectable, fully restored Boeckh Brothers LTD circa 1910-1920 metamorphic bakers shelf...
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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Bookcases

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Oak

Antique American Victorian White Wicker 5 Shelf Bookcase Curio Display Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Victorian White Wicker 5 Shelf Bookcase Curio Display. Item features a white painted wicker frame, 4 wooden shelves, very nice antiqu...
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1910s Victorian Vintage Bookcases

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Wicker, Wood

Antique Oakwood Revolving Bookcase / Bookmill Signed John Danner
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An antique solid oak revolving bookcase. Made and marked John Danner Manufacturing Co., Clayton Ohio. The bookmill can rotate by the central iron rod, resting on a cast iron base wit...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases

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Metal

Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Open Bookcase by Willem Retera Wzn, 1918
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School open bookcase. Design by Willem Retera Wzn and executed by Wed. Ingenhoes Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from 1918. Solid oak base ...
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1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

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Oak, Padouk

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

Antique Wooden Italian Bookshelf
Located in Vilnius, LT
A beautifully crafted piece of furniture that has that aesthetic Italian elegance and antique appearance. A unique design and aesthetics that will add functionality to your interi...
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1910s Italian Vintage Bookcases

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Wood

Revolving Bookcase by Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Revolving bookcase by Thonet professionally stained and repolished.
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1910s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Bookcases

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Beech

Antique Bureau Bookcase, Slant Front Desk, Bookcase Top, Scotland 1910, H244
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Bureau bookcase, Slant front desk, bookcase top, Scotland 1910, H244 Scotland 1910 Solid oak Original finish The top with glass doors and stitched interior The fall front op...
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1910s Scottish Vintage Bookcases

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Oak

Fine Antique Georgian circa 1780 Oyster Venner Bureau Bookcase Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine and important Georgian circa 1780 Oyster veneer Bureau bookcase with original candle holders A highly decorative and important bu...
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1780s English Georgian Antique Bookcases

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Oak

Secession Bookcase
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession bookcase with fassetted glass, brass fittings. Professionally stained and repolished.
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1910s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Bookcases

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Beech

South German Louis XVI Buffet with Display Cabinet, 1780-1800
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique antique Louis XVI Buffet comes from southern Germany and dates back to around 1780. It is made of cherry veneer and massive cherry wood. The buffet's lower part has a che...
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1780s German Louis XVI Antique Bookcases

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Cherry

English Chippendale Mahogany Inlaid Fall Front Secretary with Bookcase, C.1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chippendale mahogany fall front secretary with carved molded edge finial cornice, flanking upper case hinged glass doors revealing adjustable interior shelves, period brasses...
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1780s English Chippendale Antique Bookcases

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Brass

Art Nouveau Cherry Showcase, 1910
Located in Montelabbate, PU
The display case takes volume at the base with the whiplash foot, going upwards to die accompanying the body of the cabinet, while at the bottom it opens up and joins the center, giv...
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1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Bookcases

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Cherry

18th Century George III Mahogany Bookcase Secretary, Georgian, 1780s
Located in Roma, RM
English Bookcase, George III, circa 1780, mahogany wood, in good condition but in need of restoration. Fantastic example of English craftsmanship for this type of furniture. Carefu...
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1780s English George III Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

Antique Walnut Dutch Marquetry Bureau Cabinet Bookcase 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an important antique Dutch walnut and marquetry bureau bookcase, circa 1780 in date. It has been made from the finest burr walnut w...
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1780s Dutch Antique Bookcases

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Walnut

Original French Library Step Ladder Stamped for Bibliotheque Nationale De France
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original French circa 1910-1920 pine painted library steps or ladder made for and used by the Bibliotheque Nationale...
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1910s French Edwardian Vintage Bookcases

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Pine

French Glass Door Display Case
Located in Wilson, NC
This display case has an ogee shaped Carrera marble top framed by gold molding. The frieze has two recessed panels with incised gold stylized arabesques. The front stiles have two su...
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1910s French Vintage Bookcases

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Marble, Gold, Brass

Elk Antler Bookends
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Elk antler bookends or candle holders from British Columbia. Was a massive elk. Goes great with our other antler furniture and accessories. Period: first...
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1910s Canadian Vintage Bookcases

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Antler

18th Century Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century mahogany bureau bookcase with a nice moulded cornice with dentil moulding, the top section having two astrigal glazed doors ...
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1780s British Georgian Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

Louis XVI Secretary Bookcase, South German 1780, Cherry
Located in Belmont, MA
Louis XVI secretary bookcase, South German 1780. Elegant and unique secretary bookcase with beautiful cherry veneer and Louis XVI style geometric ...
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1780s German Louis XVI Antique Bookcases

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Cherry

English Painted Satinwood Display Case
Located in Wilson, NC
English painted satinwood display case is painted with floral leaf and ribbon motifs.  
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1910s English Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Sideboard Plate Rack
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV walnut sideboard plate rack, original brass hinges, key escutcheon plates and pulls, fine carved door, shaped apron, elegant front legs ending ...
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1780s French Louis Philippe Antique Bookcases

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Walnut

18th Century George III Mahogany Inlaid Irish Bookcase Cabinet 1780s
Located in Roma, RM
Irish bookcase, Georgian era, circa 1780, mahogany and inlaid with fruit woods. Marvelous proportions and exceptional quality are the woods used for its creation, neither too flamed ...
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1780s Irish George III Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

China Closet Art Deco J. Halabala from 1920
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present a made to order unique designer Art Deco showcase from 1920, designed and made by a famous designer and carperter Jindrich Halabala - (a Czech designer ranked among the mo...
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1910s Czech Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

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Walnut

Antique Bruno Paul Mahogany Shelf Cabinet Étagère
Located in Munich, DE
The chique bookcase – étagère– was designed by Bruno Paul ( 1847-1968 ) in circa 1915-1920. It is made out of mahagony.
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1910s German Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

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Mahogany

English Mahogany Secretary With Mirrored Bookcase. Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
English mahogany secretary with mirrored bookcase. Secretary has a upper case broken pediment top with dental molding, original mirrored doors, c...
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1780s English George III Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

18th Century George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century George III mahogany breakfront bookcase with four astragal glazed doors below fluted frieze and dentil cornice surmounted by pierced swan-neck pediment incorporating car...
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1780s Irish George III Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

Antique American Mission Arts & Crafts Stacking Leaded Glass Lawyer's Bookcase
Located in Portland, OR
A very good quality antique American Craftsman/Mission six section quarter sawn oak stacking bookcase, circa 1910. This outstanding example of an early 20th century lawyer's bookcase...
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1910s American American Craftsman Vintage Bookcases

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Oak

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Mahogany Book Rack
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Presenting a fabulous and rare early 20th century American Nouveau book/ magazine trough/ console. Made of mahogany with a lacquer finish.. It is based upon the earlier concept of a ‘Canterbury’ from the English Regency Era...
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1910s Chinoiserie Vintage Bookcases

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Wood

Vintage, New and Antique Bookcases

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 objects, 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 antique 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. Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, a bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover. 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. 

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