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Bookcases For Sale
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Library in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular book case or library, mahogany, Denmark, design 1928
Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is ...
Category
1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Lips Vago Library Wall of Ten 'Congresso' Bookcases
By Lips Vago
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lips Vago, 'Congresso' shelving units, lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s.
Very large library consisting of ten 'Congresso' units. Constructed from steel sheets, the 'Congresso' shelf is...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Mogens Koch for Rud. Radmussen Substantial Modular Library in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen, modular bookcase or library, pine, Denmark, design 1928
Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is con...
Category
1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Flexor Green Wood & Metal Bookshelf by Gio Ponti
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
The Flexor bookshelf features a modular design with an aluminum extrusion structure that offers endless configuration possibilities. Robust metal elements securely connect and suppor...
Category
2010s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Low bookcase / sideboard with intarsia "Arabian Nights", Swedish Modern 1930/40s
By Mjölby Intarsia, Erik Mattson and Sven Ekholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Low bookcase model Arabian Nights by Sven Ekholm and Erik Matsson for A/B Lamhults Stol- och snickerifabrik and Mjölby Intarsia.
Made in Sweden 1930/40s. One cabinet with one shelf...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Beech, Elm, Walnut
French 19th Century Painted Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French 19th century painted pine bibliotheque with original glass-front doors and charming, buttery yellow finish. At less than 13” deep, this antique case piece is a wonderful sol...
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Solid Teak Bookcase By Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen -Denmark Circa 1960
Located in Southampton, NJ
An elegant minimalist teak bookcase having box-joint corners signature in design to Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen. Stunning grain throughout with ample shelf space. Shelves are...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Antique English Oak Bookshelf BARLEY TWIST Open Display Shelf SMALL Bookcase
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Oak Bookshelf BARLEY TWIST Open Display Shelf SMALL Bookcase.
Direct from England, a charming little antique bookshelf or display, with three levels of shelves and c...
Category
1920s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Open Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian carved oak open bookcase having a rectangular oak top with a delightful carved frieze, paneled oak sides, quality oak supports expertly carved with lion heads, frui...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique English Barristers Lawyers Bookcase Bookshelf Cabinet Oak c. 1940s
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Oak Barristers Lawyers Bookcase or Entry Hall Cabinet with 3 Glass Doors ~~c. 1930s-40s
PERFECT for your favorite antique books or collectibles~~top surfac...
Category
1940s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Two-Piece Bookcase, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau two-piece bookcase.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s.
Solid oak with original glass in the two doors and the slide in door on both...
Category
Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Style English Georgian Yew Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous English Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet with drop front secretary desk
In the manner of Baker Furniture
England, Circa 1960s
Gorgeou...
Category
1960s English Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Breakfront Bookcase, English, Cabinet, Georgian Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique breakfront bookcase. An English, walnut display cabinet with astragal glazed doors in Georgian revival taste, dating ...
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Itoku Vienna Straw & Moka-Finished Ash Bookcase by Black Tie #2
Located in Milan, IT
A couple of curved moka-stained ash frames enriched with Vienna straw characterize this bookcase as a captivating design evocative of refined oriental atmopheres. Coordinated-shaped ...
Category
2010s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Antique Queen Anne Fantastic Quality Burr Walnut & Featherbanded Bureau Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Queen Anne fantastic quality burr walnut and featherbanded bureau bookcase having a shaped moulded top with three original turned finals above a pair of burr walnut bevelled ...
Category
Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
English 1880s Black and Gold Breakfront Two Part Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English two part black and gold breakfront bookcase from the late 19th century with Chinoiserie décor, gilded Greek Key and floral décor, chicken wire doors, drawers and additional wooden doors. Created in England during the last quarter of the 19th century, this tall bookcase attracts immediately our attention with its tall proportions and stunning black and gold colors. Made of two parts, this breakfront bookcase is adorned with a molded cornice with carved dentil molding and a gilded Greek Key frieze, sitting above four doors presenting chicken wire. These doors open to a light painted interior with convenient shelves. The lower section, decorated with an exquisite Chinoiserie décor, is made of three drawers followed by four doors with red lacquered interior. Peaceful and traditional scenes present Chinese figures in landscapes and architectures, engaged in their daily occupations: crossing a narrow bridge, horse riding, net fishing, one can imagine the serenity of such a life. The sides are also adorned with lovely foliage and the back is plain. With its breakfront lines and skillfully executed décor, this English Chinoiserie bookcase...
Category
Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Bookcases
Materials
Wire
Mogens Koch for Rud. Radmussen Modular Library in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen, modular bookcase or library, pine, Denmark, design 1928
Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is con...
Category
1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Modular 'Profilsystem' Wall Unit with Diverse Storage Compartments in Green
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Flötotto, modular sideboard 'Profilsystem', obeche wood, laminate, 1970s/80s
Remarkable in both design concept and execution, this multifunctional modular storage wall unit stands a...
Category
1970s German Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Axel Einar Hjorth Swedish Grace Bookshelf, 1930
Located in Uccle, BE
"Funkis" Bookshelf made of Bonad birch with removable shelves. Metal plaque on back with the following information NK R 35389- C 25 1 32. Dimensions: H100.5 x W116 x D25cm
H39" x W46...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Birch
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Bookcase w/ Glass Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 1 bay shelving system model Cado with back panel. This is a original vinta...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Expertly Restored - Axel Christiansen Rosewood & Smoke Glass Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany breakfront bookcase having a quality mahogany astral glazed breakfront top with four doors opening to reveal 9 adjustable shelves above a quality m...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Other
Antique English Mahogany CORNER Display Shelf BARLEY TWIST Étagère Bookshelf
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Mahogany CORNER Display Shelf BARLEY TWIST Étagère Bookshelf.
Direct from England, a beautiful antique English corner shelf or ét...
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Early Venetian Hand Painted Neo-Classical Style Bookcase Faux Marble Top
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early 20th century hand painted Venetian bookshelf. The piece has elements of neo-classicsm and a faux marble painted top. The exterior is is a creamy almost yellow toned ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Large and impressive Swedish dark birch open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large and impressive Swedish dark birch open bookcase circa 1950.
We are pleased to offer this bookcase of large proportions which measures at just over 9 feet long.
Just completel...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Birch
Swedish Art Deco inlaid elm low bookcase by Mjölby Intarsia
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish art deco period inlaid elm low bookcase by Mjölby intarsia circa 1930.
Fine quality low open bookcase by Mjölby intarsia of sweden showing the eastern fairytale of one thous...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Birch, Elm, Walnut, Pine
IMB Modular Bookcase Series Selex 1960s Design Modernism
Located in Taranto, IT
This modular wooden bookcase, made in the 1960s by the renowned IMB manufacture, from the Selex series, is an iconic piece of mid-century modern design. Characterized by clean and es...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Lb7 bookcase, designed by Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia, Italy
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Modular bookshelf designed by Franco Albini in 1956 for Poggi Pavia.
An exceptionally flexible bookshelf with various modular options, suitable to be placed against a wall or used as...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Directoire Period Oak Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Madrid, ES
19th century French Directoire period oak bookcase or cabinet
t has two parts that can be separated for easier transport. the upper part has a height of 125 cm with two doors and th...
Category
Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
‘Cado’ Wall System / Bookcase in Rosewood and Glass by Poul Cadovius, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
‘Cado’ Wall System / Bookcase in Rosewood and Glass by Poul Cadovius, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood, glass
Style: Mid century, S...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood, Glass
Lips Vago Set of Five 'Congresso' Bookcases
By Lips Vago
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lips Vago, 'Congresso' shelving units, black and red lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s.
Constructed from steel sheets, the 'Congresso' shelf is a sturdy yet unassuming bookcase that c...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Steel
1940s Intarsa Inlay Bookcase in Elm
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1940s
Materials: Elm
Measurements: 70.75″ wide x 12.25″ deep x 45″ tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Century Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Lighted Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie lighted bookcase or display cabinet
By Century Furniture
USA, Circa 1970s
Walnut, with mullioned glass front and si...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Cane Magazine Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Walnut-Stained Maple Wood, Original Cane
This elegant Mid-Century Modern cane magazine rack from the 1960s is a perfect blend of f...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Cane, Maple
Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Bookcase Onder den Sint Maarten Style, 1900s
By Onder den Sint Maarten
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau bookcase.Design in the style of Order den Sent Maarten.Striking Dutch design from the 1900s.Solid oak base with two small doors with o...
Category
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Early 1950s Scandinavian Double Wall Unit / Bookcase
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A beautifully designed mid-century modern wall unit from Sweden, dating back to the early 1950s.
Materials: Teak veneer, golden teak, and beech supports
Storage:
Left cabinet: Four ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Teak
1980s 'Enetri' Bookcase & Room Divider by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Designed by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA in the 1980s, the 'Enetri' bookcase is a sleek and minimalist storage solution.
Materials: Walnut shelves with a lightweight yet sturdy metal ...
Category
1980s Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 2 bay shelving system model Cado with back panels. This is a original vint...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Gae Large Multi-Finish Modular Bookcase by Carpanelli
By Carpanelli
Located in Milan, IT
The unique volumetric identity characterizing Gae Aulenti Square in Milan inspired the proportions and lines of this stunning bookcase. Its airy design, resulting from the juxtaposit...
Category
2010s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Modernist Open Bookcase by Jan Brunott, 1920s
By Jan Brunott
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist open bookcase.Design by Jan Brunott.Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.Solid oak base with original black lacquered lining.Two original pine...
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Verdigris Woven Iron Pagoda Form Etagere Wall Rack Shelf Plant Stand Vintage 83"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century pagoda form etagere. Made from Verdigris iron with a scrolled pagoda form top over woven shelves, and a base with brack feet. A charming addition to any space.
D...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet
By Henredon, "Aston Court" Collection
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved banded mahogany, with mullione...
Category
1980s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Bamboo & Decoupage Bookcase
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This English bamboo bookcase from the Aesthetic Movement of the late 1800s was given a creative update with recent decoupage and painted ebony finish. Schools of fish animate the ext...
Category
20th Century French Other Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Pine, Paint, Paper
Vintage Sheraton Revival Burr Walnut Open Bookcase 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Vintage open bookcase in the Sheraton style, dating from the late 20th Century.
The bookcase has five adjustable shelves, is made from burr walnut and has supe...
Category
Late 20th Century Sheraton Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Carved Oak Secretary Bookcase Bibliotheque 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & large antique Art Nouveau carved oak combination bookcase secretary/desk, 1890.
The two part bookcase secretary with a stepped crown to the top section with three glazed doo...
Category
1890s English Art Nouveau Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique Empire-style wall-mounted bookcase cabinet
Located in Milano, IT
Behold an exquisite testimony to the grandeur and craftsmanship of the Empire style: an elegant hanging cabinet or antique bookcase, masterfully crafted from rich walnut wood and ado...
Category
1850s Empire Revival Antique Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870
By S.E. & R. Johnson. Warrington
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome and very well crafted English break-front bookcase or bibliotheque in solid mahogany by S.E. & R. Johnson of Warrington, England, circa 1870. Features six doors with glass panels in the upper section over a base with ten drawers on each side, flanking a middle section consisting of three doors with wooden panels. There are two adjustable shelves in each of the three upper sections, with a total of ten interior drawers. Original tear-drop pulls on doors turn to release a lever allowing the doors to be opened with the pulls as well as locked, a most unusual and attractive feature. All of the hardware is original to the bookcase including the locks. Comes with working locks and keys.
Measurements: 13' 8 1/2" long x 21 1/2" - 27 1/2" deep x 101" high (8'5" high)
All of the drawers are stamped with the cabinetmaker's stamp, "S.E. & R. (Ralph) Johnson, Warrington". This fine bookcase was manufactured prior to 1880 in Warrington in Cheshire, England. While information is scant, it would seem that S. E. would have been Ralph's father's workshop listed at 78 Bridge Street in Warrington, England, circa 1878. Ralph would have likely been an apprentice at that time. He opened his own workshop, presumably when his father retired. By the Edwardian period, Ralph had become a cabinet maker of some renown.
Drawer locks are original and stamped "Chance Son & Co. W Chance, Son, & Co" and are listed in the 1850s directories as "Merchants and Factors" in Birmingham, England. They would have been middlemen having various merchandise made for them, primarily for export to North America. The type of locks employed in this bookcase is a lever combination lock. In the cabinet lock trade, lever locks became available circa 1855 and superseded the earlier tumbler and back-spring locks.
Some points about the breakfront to note are that it is made entirely out of solid mahogany which is unusual; there are no veneers. Even the drawer sides, backs and bottoms are made of mahogany. The interior wood, i.e., the back and the insides of the cabinet is pine.
One of the great features is that the upper door hardware has a dead latch that operates with the tear drop pull. You can lock the doors, but if you don't want to lock them, you can use the tear drop pull to operate the dead latch to open and close by turning it to the right. There are 20 exterior drawers and 8 interior drawers. Lower cabinets each have 1 fixed shelf; upper cabinets have 2 adjustable shelves each. There are enough extra original cast iron shelf...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Black and Gold Chinoiserie Bookcase with Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English black and gold bookcase from the 19th century with Chinoiserie décor and glass doors. This exquisite English black and gold bookcase from the ...
Category
19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique French Gothic Bookcase Cabinet Bookshelf 2 Glass Doors Oak c. 1920s-30s
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique French Gothic Style Oak Bookcase or Display Cabinet with Double Glass Doors and Key~~c. 1920s~1930s
PERFECT for your favorite antique books or collectibles
63.5" ...
Category
1920s French Gothic Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Large Antique Open Bookcase, Scottish Oak, Gothic Revival, Victorian, Circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a striking antique Scottish oak open bookcase, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. This generously proportioned three-shelf book cabinet exudes Gothic Revival elegance, offering both practical storage and ornate craftsmanship.
Distinctive Gothic Revival influence – A refined expression of Victorian period taste
Superb Scottish oak stocks – Deep caramel hues with a well-aged, desirable patina
Three deep shelves – Removable or adjustable for tailored book or display arrangements
Elegant turned pilasters – Framing the shelves with classical architectural detail
Appealingly smooth top surface with castellated corner form – a bold, baronial touch
Ornate fascia carving – Featuring scroll and foliate motifs, enhancing its decorative appeal
Sturdy and substantial – A robust yet graceful presence, ideal for libraries or living spaces
Versatile proportions – Perfect for displaying books, collectibles, or fine decorative pieces
Pleasing antique patina and in good order throughout
Stands firm and true, with solid craftsmanship ensuring longevity
This is a handsome Scottish oak bookcase...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Triple Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period triple bookcase cabinet
By Charles P. Limbert Co.
USA, Circa 1900
Quarter sawn oak, with mullioned glass front doors, and origi...
Category
Early 1900s American Mission Antique Bookcases
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Danish Modern Teak 2 Door Bookcase
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Modern Teak 2 Door Bookcase
Offered is a piece of time and design: a teak 2 door bookcase. The pieces features an open face and 2 doors, it includes 6 shel...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Axel Einar Hjorth Wooden Lovö Shelf in Pine for Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish early mid century wooden "lovö" bookcase / cabinet in pine by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm, 1930s.
In good original condition aquired from the ori...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Contemporary Design Brushed Brass Book Shelf 'Apollo' by Lara Bohinc
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Glasgow, GB
A contemporary design from Bohinc Studio’s Apollo series, this console table is a study in sculptural contrast and proportion. Fabricated in Portugal, it features a rare, custom-spec...
Category
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique French Empire 2 door Walnut Bookcase Bibliotheque 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique French walnut and omolu mounted bookcase / Bibliotheque, dating Circa 1870 in date.
It has been hand crafted from solid walnut and decorated with fine Neo- ...
Category
1870s French Empire Antique Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Mid century Scandinavian birch bookcase cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Scandinavian birch open bookcase circa 1940.
Fine example of Swedish mid century craftsmanship. Central open bookcase aperture fitted with 2 fully adjustable shelves, fl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Birch
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase With Removable Lectern
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional two-piece Mission or Arts & Crafts style solid oak bookcase or magazine rack with removable lectern or reading stand
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, 1991
Measures: 21.5"...
Category
1990s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Italian Bookcase
Located in Cirencester, GB
We sourced this 19th Century bookcase or dresser from a house in the mountains North of Verona.
Beautiful authentic hand painted designs, some restoration including re varnishing th...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Freestanding Bookcase Room Divider in Olive Wood
Located in London, GB
Solid olive wood free unit is very versatile. It can be free standing as a room divider as well as a open cabinet against the wall for books and decorative objects. It is a very stab...
Category
Late 20th Century European Bookcases
Materials
Olive, Wood
Antique English Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase W/ Stained Leaded Glass Doors
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission, Arts & Crafts, or Late Victorian bookcase cabinet
In the manner of Charles P. Limbert Co.
By Eddershaws Furniture
England, Circa 1920s
Carved oak, wit...
Category
1920s English Mission Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Tambour Bookcase/Credenza by Arne Vodder, Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A Mid-Century Modern veneered bookcase with spacious interior. Sliding glass doors with metal handles. The base part has two tambour sliding doors, with two extra drawers. The design...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Brass kitchen pantry bar customizable studio A justfurnituress available
Located in Guazzora, IT
**Customizable Artisan Elegance: Poplar Wood Pantry Covered in Brass**
Pantry from kitchen,hall,all,hotel
In the world of interior design, where art meets functionality, a masterpie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Arne Vodder & Anton Borg Bookcase Produced by Vamo in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare freestanding bookcase designed by Arne Vodder & Anton Borg. Produced by Vamo in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Antique Venetian Walnut Bureau Bookcase 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an important antique Italian bureau bookcase, made in Venice and circa 1750 in date.
It has been made from the finest burr walnut with walnut crossbanding and satinwood lin...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mirror, Satinwood, Walnut
Antique Stickley School Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Two Door Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Stickley School Arts & Crafts Mission Oak 2-Door Bookcase C1920.
Measures - 56.5"H x 42"W x 16.25"D.
This antique bookcase is crafted in the Arts & Crafts Mission sty...
Category
20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Glass
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A narrow, 19th century French Louis Philippe style bibliothèque or bookcase, handcrafted of mahogany with two glass-front doors for displaying treasured books, heirlooms, or trophies...
Category
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Edwardian Oak Revolving Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian Oak revolving bookcase having a quality mahogany serpentine shaped top with a moulded edge supported by mahogany reeded splats. It boasts eight open book shelves s...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
English Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 19th Century English Mahogany Bookcase/Cabinet. Cabinet is a classic elegant piece featuring glass doors on upper portion, and two solid wood doors on lower cabinet. Glass displ...
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Karges French Regency Louis XVI Chinoiserie Green Lacquered Lighted Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI Chinoiserie style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet with hand-painted Chinoiserie scenes
By Karges Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Green...
Category
1980s American Louis XVI Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Brass
1960s Pair of Teak Cabinets / Room Dividers by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This modular teak shelving system, designed by Kajsa and Nils "Nisse" Strinning in the 1960s, is a prime example of Scandinavian functionalism.
Versatile sectional design, perfect a...
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1960s Danish Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
Early 20th C English Mahogany Stacking Glass Front Bookcase
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this mahogany stacking bookcase made by Minty of Oxford dates from the 1920s. Glass front compartments are designed to look like a row of three large sections on th...
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Early 20th Century English Bookcases
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Glass, Mahogany
Scandinavian elm and burr low open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian elm and burr low open bookcase circa 1950.
Stunning art deco influenced Swedish low open bookcase. Made from elm, narrow depth and rounded ends make this the ideal sto...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Elm, Burl
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.
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