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Bookcases For Sale
Style: Folk Art
Style: Rococo
Exceptional Painted Bookcase with Gold Leaf Carvings
Located in Albignasego, IT
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

Materials

Fir

Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson Folk Art Carved Oak Oval Cutting or Cheese Board
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This solid oak oval cutting board was made by the renowned English furniture maker Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson in his signature Arts & Crafts style. The cutting board has a raised han...
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Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Louis Philippe Style Rococo Gold Gilt & Glass French Shelving Unit
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning rococo style Etagere with glass shelves in the manner of Louis Philippe
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1960s French Rococo Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Resin

American Folk Art Red Painted Hanging Wall-Mounted Shelf, 19th century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
AMERICAN RED-PAINTED HANGING WALL SHELF Probably Pennsylvania circa the first half of the 19th century Item # 310ZPI05Q A compelling and most useful open bookcase, the simple and a...
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Paint

Medium Sized Hand Grain Painted Folk Art Bookcase
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming hand grain painted folk art small to medium sized bookshelf. Great in a bathroom!
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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Mid 20th Century Italian Rococo Olivewood and Burl Walnut Inlaid Bookcase
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful 20th century Rococo style bookcase with drawer on top. The whole piece is decorated with intricate inlaid patterns of flowers and leaves. The piece has a serpentine front...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Bookcases

Materials

Olive, Walnut, Burl

Large Rococo Style Painted Wood Dutch Cabinet with Glass Doors and Bombé Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Dutch painted and carved wooden cabinet from the 19th century, with glass doors and bombé chest. Created in the Netherlands during the 19th century, this large Rococo style cabinet...
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19th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Library Display Vitrine Cabinet Dutch 18th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful 18th century Dutch rococo period Book cabinet ,Vitrine in original patina? Cabinet for a plate display or bookcase with a antique original hand rolled glass front, with bea...
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Early 1800s English Rococo Antique Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Exceptional 18thc Painted Venetian Secretary Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fantastic painted Italian secretary with original designs, paint and interior silk fabric.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Bookcases

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

19th Century SE Asian Highly Carved Wooden and Gilded Floor/Wall Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING an EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE 19C SE Asian Highly Carved Wooden and Gilded Floor or Wall Case or cabinet featuring Hindu Gods. OUTSTANDING and VERY RARE! Mid 19th Century, cir...
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Mid-19th Century Cambodian Folk Art Antique Bookcases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Uncommon Italian Library Showcase in Walnut with Side Windows Restored
Located in Buggiano, IT
Uncommon Original Italian antique showcase bookcase, from a villa in the center of Bologna. The cabinet has internal shelves, a very important upper gable, and is completely removabl...
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1870s Italian Rococo Antique Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Folk Art Outsider Screen Room Divider Shelf Studio Indian Modern
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Folk Art screen, room divider or shelf reclaimed studio Indian modern A one-off design by Calcutta, India-based artist P. Mohanta. Purchased in earl...
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Late 20th Century Indian Folk Art Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Bureau Bookcase Oak German Serpentine Front Original Brassware Working Locks
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A large, museum quality, 18th century, German, oak bureau bookcase with a serpentine front, original brassware and working locks As fine an example of this model of German cabinet f...
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1740s German Rococo Antique Bookcases

Materials

Oak

18th Century Scandanvian Rococo Giltwood and Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive 18th Century Rococo carved giltwood and Walnut bureau bookcase, having wonderful scrolling foliate and plume decoration to the cornice, a single mirror door with gi...
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Late 18th Century Scandinavian Rococo Antique Bookcases

Materials

Walnut, Giltwood

Dutch Rococo Burl Walnut Bookcase Cabinet w glass doors Approx. 1770
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Dutch Rococo bookcase burl walnut cabinet, circa 1770s, in two parts. The arched and curved cornice molding above two glazed doors, the lower section with two short drawers above ...
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1770s Dutch Rococo Antique Bookcases

Materials

Walnut, Glass

18th Century Louis XV Provincial Walnut Secretaire
Located in New York, NY
Of unusually large scale; the upper section with arched cornice over a pair of wire-inset doors opening to fabric lined interior fitted with shelves; the lower section with a slant f...
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Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Folk Art "Picassiette" Deux-Corps, France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Rare and unusual dresser decorated with colorful bits of broken porcelain -- in typical French Folk Art tradition, but unusual on a piece of this size ...
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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Bookcases

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1950s French Industrial Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Steel

20th Century by George Nelson Bookcase
Located in CANTELEU, FR
George Nelson's large bookcase, produced by Mobilier International and model CSS (Comprehensive Storage System), is an exceptional piece of antique designed around 1970. This bookcas...
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1970s Vintage Bookcases

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20th Century by George Nelson Bookcase
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19th Century Mahogany Turned Standing Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century English standing shelf made from mahogany. It has lovely hand turned finials and shelf supports in a bobbin pattern, and is resting on love...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Turned Standing Shelf
19th Century Mahogany Turned Standing Shelf
H 42.25 in W 39.25 in D 8.38 in
Amuneal's Collector's 1 Bay Shelving Unit
Located in New York, NY
This single bay version of Amuneal’s Collector’s shelving unit features solid machined brass fittings and posts in a warm brass finish. The unit mou...
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2010s American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Sideboard Around 1930 with Two Carved Paintings
Located in Greven, DE
This sideboard from France was previously completely made of oak. We painted the body in black piano lacquer. The curves with the light reflections already come into their own and fr...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Shelving Unit, Etagere, or Wall Unit
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very cool versatile piece from Denmark circa 1980s. It features all teak construction with tons of storage space to display books or nick nacks.
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Gold Twisted Metal Two Tier Glass Hanging Wall Shelf
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small hanging wall shelf created from gold twisted metal. This shelf will be great in a bathroom for holding beauty products, or small decorative ite...
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20th Century American Baroque Bookcases

Materials

Metal

RARE ANTIQUE HEAVILY CARVED ART NOUVEAU DWARF OPEN BOOKCASE CARVED SERPENTs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this really quite stunning Antique circa 1860-1880 Art Nouveau style bookcase which is wonderfully curved to the ...
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1860s European Art Nouveau Antique Bookcases

Materials

Oak

GORDON'S Late 20th Century Campaign Style Shelving Unit - B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Campaign style narrow shelving unit by Gordon's Furniture, of Johnson City, Tennessee, USA. Fruitwood with decorative brass accents. Features a flat ...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Bookcases

Materials

Brass

1970s Rattan Shelving Unit / Etagere
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1970s rattan shelf for sale. The top shelf has a glass shelf, and has two other shelves. It has three lower bottom drawers. It has a great arching design, and is in great ori...
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1970s American Bohemian Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Rattan, Glass

1970s Rattan Shelving Unit / Etagere
1970s Rattan Shelving Unit / Etagere
H 77.5 in W 32 in D 18 in
Swedish Standing Wire Bookcase by Sonja, Mid-20th Century
Located in Delft, NL
Swedish Standing Wire Bookcase by Sonja, Mid-20th Century Swedish Sonja standing wire bookshelf unit Exqvisita Style AB Stockholm, Sweden Mid-20th cent...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Bookcases

Materials

Metal

19th Century Hanging Shelf
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A hanging mahogany shelf. Great for display. Two available.
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19th Century French Antique Bookcases

Materials

Wood

19th Century Hanging Shelf
19th Century Hanging Shelf
H 45 in W 38 in D 10.5 in
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Dutch Vitrine Cabinet in Original Patina, 18th c. Rococo Period
Located in Wichita, KS
An exceptional Dutch vasselier cabinet from the Rococo period with a richly carved cornice in original patina. The upper section has two shaped shelves behind a single glass door, wh...
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18th Century European Rococo Antique Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century Rococo Period Cabinet/Vitrine
Located in Charleston, SC
A very fine example of 18th century period Swedish Rococo two part cabinet/vitrine with high arching pediment cornice sitting above two paneled original glazed cabinet doors, .The lo...
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Bookcases

Materials

Blown Glass, Wood, Paint

18th Century Rococo Period Cabinet/Vitrine
18th Century Rococo Period Cabinet/Vitrine
H 94.25 in W 53.25 in D 21 in
Swedish Craft, Bookcase, Pine, Nails, 19th Century Sweden
Located in High Point, NC
An antique shelf or bookcase / apothecary cabinet. Produced in Sweden 19th century. Likely originally placed atop another cabinet.
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19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Romweber French Rococo Burl Wood Dining Cabinet or Bookcase, Circa 1930s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo Louis XV style china cabinet or bookcase By Romweber USA, Circa 1930s Exotic burled African avodire wood, with paint and gilt details, glass front d...
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1930s American Rococo Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Burl, Paint

Pair of Italian Green Painted Rococo Style Bookcases
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian green painted Rococo style bookcases featuring arched cornice and iron grill doors. The cabinets are custom made reproductions.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Paint

French-Polished Italian Rococo Walnut Secretary Desk Bookcase, circa 1840
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delivery needs! They offer a reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast majority of the lower 48 states. They offer a flat rate for most of our items with exclusions for the largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater complexity. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase as these rates are different from our stated pricing. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase. Most deliveries to the East Coast will be 295.00, to the mid-west and Southern mid-west 395.00. To the areas west of Kansas 495.00 and the farthest points to the West coast will be 595.00. Again, some areas we can't cover, however we can deliver to most of the lower 48 states so please inquire to be sure! Delivery times range from as fast as 1-4 weeks for the east coast to 5-9 weeks to the farthest areas of the west coast, sometimes longer and sometimes even shorter. If it is a time sensitive purchase, we may be able to accommodate you for a higher price. It is our goal to please each and every one of our customers with the highest standard of service possible. You must realize and accept that we are shipping antique, vintage and quality used furnishings to your home. We cannot control traffic, weather, and acts of God. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary This is a restored and French-polished Venetian secretary desk...
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1840s Italian Rococo Antique Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson Folk Art Carved Oak Desk Top Book Trough or Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This solid oak desk top book trough was made by the renowned English furniture maker Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson in his signature Arts & Crafts style. The...
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Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Monumental 19th Century French Oak Bibliotheque-Vitrine “Rocaille”
Located in Dallas, TX
This incredibly unique French bibliotheque is made from carved Oak and dates to the 1800s. Measuring exactly 9 1/2 feet tall and 92 inches wide and boasting some intricately carved woodwork, this piece makes a strong visual impact. We have it displayed as a bookshelf or bibliotheque, but it can also function as a vitrine, or glass enclosed display cabinet. One of the unique aspects of this piece is the contrast between its strict rectilinear lines and the ornate Rococo doors and carved overdoor area. Above the center of the doors is a large curled leaf in the shape of a shell. This element is surrounded on each side by an S-scroll shaped leaf and a festoon of foliage. An arch-shaped transom envelops the entire large cartouche, which is in turn flanked by triangular panels inset with foliate carvings. Moving down below the central foliate shell, we begin to see the shaped foliate carvings which correspond to the movement of the top of each door. The thick upper moldings of each door are composed of opposite scrolls, asymmetrical in size and design, but symmetrical in form. From the top of each door, and centering the top of each glass panel, emanates large Rocaille carvings. The lower section of each door has a fan-shaped curled acanthus leaf carving, embellished with a shell and acanthus finials. Behind the glass sits five adjustable shelves lined with ochre yellow fabric. The rectangular-paneled sides meet the highly carved front in the form of rounded columns with fluting. There is a rectangular panel of foliage that bisects the column near the stepped crown. The removeable doors sit on iron hinges and have brass Rocaille (curled leaf with small pebbles) lock plates. Each door opens and closes via simple antique lock and key...
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Bookcases

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Brass

Rococo Secretaire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A remarkable early 20th-century Italian rococo-style secretaire is handcrafted out of maple wood and features its original intricate hand-painted design with silver leaf details thro...
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1910s Italian Rococo Vintage Bookcases

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Brass, Silver Leaf

Rococo Secretaire
Rococo Secretaire
H 87 in W 45.5 in D 19.5 in
Antique White Painted Rococo Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Round Top, TX
Elegant and decorative, this large display cabinet makes a dramatic impression due it its size and substantial Bombay base of 5 drawers. The upper cabinet follows the curves of the g...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Rococo Bookcases

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Wood

Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Italian Painted Secretary in Celadon Blue-Green
Located in Dallas, TX
A late 19th century Italian painted secretary in a powder celadon blue green. This small scale two piece secretary is painted in a beautiful chinoiserie ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Bookcases

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Pair of Venetian Style Japanned Bookcase Cabinets, circa 1920-1940
Located in Shippensburg, PA
With gorgeous worn surfaces throughout, this pair of bookcases are an incredibly effective design statement that brings a touch of historical surface depth and fine artistry to an in...
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Mid-20th Century European Rococo Bookcases

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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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