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Bookcases For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: Early 2000s
Art Deco Antique Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet - Quality C1920 Piece
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet - Quality Piece from the Art Deco era, circa 1920. This bookcase radiates timeless charm and character. Solidly constructed with no loose joint...
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1920s Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Revolving Bookcase C1900
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique Edwardian marquetry inlaid flame mahogany revolving bookcase, attributed to the renowned Victorian retailer and manufacturer Maple & Co., circa 1900 in d...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Oak Three-Stack Barrister Bookcase, c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers oak construction with three pull-out glass doors, raised on an ogee base having a single long drawer; maker lab...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

George III Style Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine quality Georgian style breakfront bookcase in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, the swan neck pediment with pierced foliat...
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1920s English George III Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Figured mahogany library bookcase. The molded cornice above four glazed doors open to reveal an adjustable shelved interior. To the base fitted with four paneled doors...
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Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Rare Pair of Dwarf Waterfall Open Bookcases Brass Gallery Rails Castors Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of circa 1900 solid mahogany dwarf open bookcases with brass gallery rail, single drawers and original castors A v...
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Walnut Three Tier Revolving Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large walnut three-tier revolving bookcase, the square top above an arrangement off graduated shelves raised up on cruciform base with brass caps and...
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Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Handsome Antique 3-Part Kitchen Display Cabinet, France Early 1900
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Elegant and handsome antique 3-part kitchen display cabinet from France. A super piece for storage of e.g. crockery / porcelain, wine glasses a...
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Early 1900s French Antique Bookcases

Materials

Wood

circa 1920 Burr Walnut & Satinwood Revolving Bookcases Sheraton Revival Inlaid
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1920 Walnut & Satinwood revolving bookcase with Sheraton inlay to the top. An exceptionally we...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Eclectic Office Furniture Ensemble, ca. 1920 '4 Pieces'
Located in Budapest, HU
Workingroom ensemble in Eclectic style manufactured around 1920. Stained black beech in original condition. The set consists of a bookcase with glass doors, that is supplemented by...
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1920s Hungarian Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Beech

Edwardian Mahogany and Inlaid Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
0591 Edwardian mahogany bookcase, having figured mahogany top with satinwood crossbanded and moulded edge above crossbanded frieze and two ...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

White Vintage Chrome Bauhaus Bookcase Manufactured by Vichr and Spol, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
20th century Art Deco Bauhause display bookcase Completely restored. Material: Chrome-plated steel and lacquered wood Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939. Maker: Vichr and Spol...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Bookcases

Materials

Chrome

Oak Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Bookcase, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak base with original patinated brass handles and hinges. Six original wooden sh...
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Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Skønvirke Cabinet, Martin Nyrop, Denmark, 1905
Located in London, GB
A free-standing cabinet or bookshelf designed by architect Martin Nyrop and made by Rudolph Rasmussen before 1905. The cupboard until recently was part of Copenhagen City Hall, the ...
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Early 1900s Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Victorian Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Mahogany Cabinet with Original Glass, Circa 1920s Step back in time with this charming mahogany cabinet dating back to the 1920s. Adorned with original glass, it adds a touch of vin...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Late Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Late Victorian Bookcase
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This beautiful Victorian cabinet captures the essence of a bygone era with its intricate woodwork and original glass features, showcasing the craftsmanship that defined the period. I...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Jim Rose Two Drawer/Two Door Pie Safe with Drilled Holes, Natural Rusted Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
Introduced in the early 1700's, the pie safe was an essential item in American kitchens before the introduction of refrigeration. The punched holes kept perishable goods safe from pests and were highly used up until the introduction of refrigeration in the mid 1880s. This modern take on an old tradition uses naturally rusted steel to bring a warmth to this beautifully constructed pie safe. The punched holes form an intricate floral pattern on three sides. One fixed shelf inside makes this a highly utilitarian yet stunningly beautiful addition to any room. Jim Rose Two Door - Two Drawer Punch Out Cupboard with Sill Edge, 2004 repurposed steel with natural rust patina 41h x 45.50w x 24.50d in 104.14h x 115.57w x 62.23d cm JR0268 Jim Rose b. 1966, d. 2023 Bio: Born in Indiana, Jim Rose lived in Europe until he returned to the United States to attend college. After one year at Bard College, Jim transferred to the School of the Art Institute in Chicago (SAIC) where he graduated in 1988 with a BFA. His skillful interpretation of the Shaker design is a result of intense research and field study of Shaker furniture, architecture, culture and history. After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a monumental influence taking this artist's work to new levels of unique interpretation and artistry. His selection of aged steel results in a patina directly related to that of aged wood while his colored strips beautifully mimic worn cloth. Each piece of furniture is masterfully made and intended for daily use. Jim Rose’s steel furniture is featured every year at SOFA Chicago for the past 25 years. Education: 1989 B.F.A., sculpture, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL 1988 Student at Large, Welding Technology, Triton College, Chicago, IL 1985 Undergraduate Photography Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York Awards: 2008 Wisconsin Arts Board Fellowship Award, Madison, WI 2005 Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize, Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA 2003 Grant Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board 2003 Arts/Industry Residency Program for Visual Artists, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Solo Exhibitions: 2017 New Work, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2012 Simply Steel, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, WI 2007 Variation, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2003 New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2001 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2000 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 1999 Hands and Heart to Steel III, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL National Exhibitions: 2017 - 2019 SOFA Chicago – Gallery Victor Armendariz 1995 - 2016 SOFA Chicago, New York, Palm Beach - Ann Nathan Gallery Group Exhibitions: 2023 Jim Rose CODA, Gallery Victor, Chicago, IL Intersect Palm Springs, Gallery Victor, Palm Springs, CA 2020 Unseen, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL 2018 Art Market Hamptons, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Bridgehampton, NY Art on Paper, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Metropolitan Pavilion, NY, NY 2017 Coming Attractions: Inaugural Exhibition, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL 2017 Living with Art: The Newman Collection, 108 Contemporary, Tulsa, Oklahoma 2016 Form Follows Function: The Intersection of Art and Craft, The Hardy Gallery, Ephraim, Wi 2015 NEO, Chipstone Foundation, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI 2015 ICFF, Furniture Society, Javits Convention Center, New York City, NY 2013 Vahki Revisited, The Enduring Spirit of a Craft Collection” Mesa Contemporary Arts, Mesa, AZ 2013 Fearless Furniture, Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, Indianapolis, IN 2013 Inaugural Exhibition, Museum Wisconsin of Art, West Bend, WI 2012 Sitting Pretty: Furniture from RAM’s Collection, Racine Art Museum, WI 2011 Hiding Places: Memory in the Arts, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, WI 2010 Living with Art, Strohl Art Center, Chautauqua Institution, NY 2009 Summer in Wisconsin, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2009 High Honors, James Watrous Gallery, Madison, WI 2008 Second Lives: Remixing the Ordinary, Museum of Art and Design, NY 2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Art Association, Jackson, WY 2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Houston, TX (traveling exhibition) 2006 Show us Your Drawers, Herron School of Art, Indianapolis, IN 2006 Marriage of the Minds...
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Early 2000s American Shaker Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Walnut dwarf open bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut open bookcase, the large rectangular well-figured top. Above two bays of adjustable shelves divided by column. All are raised on a plinth base. Dimensions Height 36.5 Inches ...
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Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Italian Red Leather Bound "Patent Law" Faux Book Bookends (D) - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Red Leather Bound "Patent Law" Faux Book Bookends (D) - Pair. Item features leather-bound faux book form, gold gilt details, nice larger size, original aged/distresse...
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Early 20th Century Regency Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Wood

Venetian Art Nouveau Bookcase, Vincenzo Cadorin attributed for Testolini Frères
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Showcase, Venetian art nouveau bookcase, Bottega Vincenzo Cadorin attributed, in oak, with square protective grille, hand-carved. Two doors that open onto an internal compartment div...
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Early 20Thc Alabaster Mushroom Book Ends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Original hand crafted mushroom bookends in very good condition.The patina is original painted surface.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Bookcases

Materials

Alabaster

Dutch Oak revolving bookcase, ca 1900
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Oak revolving bookcase, ca 1900 A Dutch oak wooden revolving bookcase. The bookcase has open compartments to put the books in. The bookcase has water circles on top The bookc...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Chippendale Display Cabinet Bookcase Walnut Antique 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Antique bookcase / display cabinet in the Chippendale manner Features distinctive ball and claw feet Crafted from mahogany and walnut and circa 1900 Great patina to the walnut on thi...
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Early 1900s Chippendale Antique Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Edwardian Display Cabinet Bookcase Inlay 1900 Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous period Edwardian display cabinet or bookcase Hand crafted from mahogany and circa 1900 Elegant shaped front and felt lined interior Features florid inlay w...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

3 Tiered Revolving Mahogany Bookcase on Castors
Located in Newark, GB
A useful mahogany revolving bookcase which has been recently restored and refinished, this piece stands on a four footed pedestal base with brass castors, so it is easy to move aroun...
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Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Glass Front Bookcase, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Arts & Crafts or Late Victorian glass front single door bookcase cabinet In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Carved quarter sawn oak, with glass...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Globe Wernicke Bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique mahogany Globe Wernicke bookcase consisting of 4 stackable parts. With drawer in the plinth. Origin: England Period: Approx. 1900 Size: Br. 86cm, D.29/26cm, H. 146cm
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Early 1900s Antique Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5537 Edwardian mahogany open bookcase of rich, deep colour, having oversailing top with moulded edge above shallow frieze and three height adjustable shelves, all flanked by reeded...
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Early 20th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

English Arts And Crafts Golden Oak Trough Table Top Bookcase Liberty Of London
Located in London, GB
English Arts And Crafts Golden Oak Trough Table Top Bookcase C.1910 Attributed to Liberty Of London In very good coindition commensurate of age.
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Boho Stick and Ball Petite Etagere
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace Bohemian elegance with a touch of Americana using this Vintage Boho Stick and Ball Petite Etagere. Crafted with intricate stick and ball detailing, it exudes a whimsical char...
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Early 20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Early XXth Century Solid Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0623 Early 20th century, solid mahogany open bookcase of unusually narrow proportions, having figured mahogany, oversailing top above three solid mahogany shelves and solid mahogany...
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Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Six Stack Globe Wernicke Barrister Bookcase
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers mahogany construction with six stacks, each having pull-out glass doors and raised on square and straight legs;...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique English Edwardian Mahogany Library Bookcase Circa1900
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Edwardian antique mahogany library bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich solid mahogany, Circa 1900 in date. The bookcase features a stepped and cavetto cornic...
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Early 1900s Antique Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Tall mahogany inlaid open bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Bow-fronted Mahogany inlaid open bookcase the shaped moulded top above shelved interior. Flanked by satinwood stringing. All raised on a shaped plinth and splayed feet. Dimensions He...
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Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Pair of oak open bookcases
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of oak open bookcases, the rectangular top above moulded edge. To the adjustable shelved interior flanked by reeded columns. All raised on a plinth base. Dimensions Height 51.5 ...
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Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Set of 4 Blue Leather Bound Books. The Works of J.M Barrie, C.1924
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Nice set of The Works of J.M Barrie Published C.1924 Blue leather with gilt tooling Gilt facsimile monogram of Barrie on the fronts of 3 of the volumes Good condition/ minor chip...
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1920s English Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Paper

Dutch Art Deco Writing Desk in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
LOV Oosterbeek desk, oak, wood, The Netherlands, 1920s This impeccably designed desk is characterized by a sleek rectangular silhouette, accentuated by bold vertical and horizontal ...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Oak Art Deco Modernist Three-Door Bookcase, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Modernist three-door bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with original veneered black lacquered top. Nine original solid oak she...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Set of 6 Blue Cloth Bound Books. The Works of H.H Munro."Saki" C.1927
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Nice set of The Works of H.H Munro " Saki ". Published C.1927 Blue cloth with gilt tooling Interesting signed bookplate in each volume Good condition The measurement below relat...
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1920s English Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Paper

Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Bookcase, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak and original oak veneer base with original solid padouk decorative elements. O...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Macassar, Oak, Padouk

Edwardian inlaid mahogany revolving bookcase
Located in Salisbury, GB
Edwardian inlaid mahogany revolving bookcase This Edwardian inlaid mahogany revolving bookcase was made and retailed by Maple & Co Tottenham Court Road London circa 1900. Maple & co ...
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Early 1900s English Antique Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Stack Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers mahogany construction with three stacks, each having pull-out glass doors and seated on ogee base, maker label as...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

41.5 Stickley Mission Collection Bookcase
Located in Pasadena, TX
From the Stickley Mission Collection reissued in the 1990s. 2005 Cherry construction with 4 adjustable shelves. Stickley seal and brand. M...
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Early 2000s North American Mission Bookcases

Materials

Cherry

Victorian Handmade Floor Standing Revolving Bookcase with Chamfered Edge 1870's
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A 19th Century Victorian Handmade Floor Standing Revolving Bookcase with Chamfered Edge Handmade bookcase on swivel base, with segmented inner section to fit books. Extras shelf di...
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Early 20th Century British High Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Revolving Tabletop Bookcase Handmade With In-Lay Detailing
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Early 20th Century Revolving Tabletop Bookcase Handmade With InLay Detailing Well executed handmade made bookcase on small quatrefoil swivel base. Extra shelf dimensions: Height: 2...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Abalone, Mahogany

Vintage Cherry "New England" Shaker Bookcase by Pompanoosuc Mills
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully handcrafted solid wood bookcase from the talented craftsmen of Pompanoosuc Mills Furniture of 21st-Century Vermont. A pillar of their pop...
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Early 2000s American Shaker Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Cherry

Antique American Empire Style Mahogany 4 Section Stacking Barrister Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Style Mahogany 4 Section Stacking Barrister Bookcase. Item features carved paw feet, 4 glass doors, stacking form, very nice antique bookcase. Top 2 sections ...
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Early 1900s Empire Antique Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Waring and Gillows breakfront bookcase
Located in Salisbury, GB
Waring and Gillows breakfront bookcase This Waring and Gillows breakfront bookcase was made circa 1910. The break fronted bookcase is made in fine ...
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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Glass Front Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Trenton, NJ
Introducing this Antique Carved Wood Glass Door Bookcase With Sculptural Stretcher - a stunning piece of history that adds both elegance and functionality to any home. Crafted with ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Jacobean Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Glass

Early 20th C. English Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Early 20th C. English Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
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Early 20th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Glass Front Triple Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Arts & Crafts triple bookcase cabinet In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with glass front doors. Cabinet locks, and ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Art Nouveau Antique Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet - Quality C1910 Piece
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet - Quality Piece from the Art Nouveau era, circa 1910. This bookcase emanates timeless charm and character. Solidly constructed with no loose jo...
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1910s Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Pair Of Globe Wernicke Bookcases In Oak -19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant pair of large Globe Wernicke London bookcases in oak from the end of the 19th century - Early 20th century from England The two bookcases are made up of 5 elements The book...
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Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Mahogany inlaid revolving bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany revolving bookcase the inlaid shaped top above an arrangement of shelves and slat supports raised up on a cruciform base with castors. Dimensions Height 33.5 Inches Width 21...
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Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Mahogany two door glazed bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany two-door glazed bookcase, the rectangular well-figured top having carved moulded edge. Above two large astragal glazed doors opening to reveal three adjustable shelves. All ...
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Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

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

Materials

Satinwood

Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet Bookcase in Birch and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, bookcase, stained birch, glass, Sweden, 1927 In 1927, Axel Einar Hjorth unveiled a masterpiece for Nordiska Kompaniet – a bookcase that emb...
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Birch

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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