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ARTS AND CRAFTS STYLE

Emerging in reaction to industrialization and mass production, the Arts and Crafts movement celebrated handcrafted design as a part of daily life. The history of Arts and Crafts furniture has roots in 1860s England with an emphasis on natural motifs and simple flourishes like mosaics and carvings. This work is characterized by plain construction that showcases the hand of the artisan.

The earliest American Arts and Crafts furniture dates back to the start of the 20th century. Designers working in this style in the United States initially looked to ideas put forth by The Craftsman, a magazine published by Wisconsin native Gustav Stickley, a furniture maker and founder of the Craftsman style. Stickley’s furniture was practical and largely free of ornament. His Craftsman style drew on French Art Nouveau as well as the work he encountered on his travels in England. There, the leading designers of the Arts and Crafts movement included William Morris, who revived historical techniques such as embroidery and printed fabrics in his furnishings, and Charles Voysey, whose minimal approach was in contrast to the ornamentation favored in the Victorian era.

American Arts and Crafts work would come to involve a range of influences unified by an elevation of traditional craftsmanship. The furniture was often built from sturdy woods like oak and mahogany while featuring details such as inlaid metal, tooled leather and ceramic tiles. The style in the United States was led by Stickley, whose clean-lined chairs and benches showcased the grain of the wood, and furniture maker Charles Rohlfs, who was informed by international influences like East Asian and French Art Nouveau design.

Hubs in America included several utopian communities such as Rose Valley in Pennsylvania and the Byrdcliffe Arts and Crafts Colony in New York, where craftspeople made furniture that prioritized function over any decoration. Their work would influence designers and architects including Frank Lloyd Wright, who built some of the most elegant and iconic structures in the United States and likewise embraced a thoughtful use of materials in his furniture.

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Style: Arts and Crafts
A small Arts and Crafts oak bookcase with adjustable shelves
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts small bookcase with a simple shaped top and gradually growing deeper towards the base with adjustable shelves and extended feet which make the bookcase stand firm ...
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1920s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Globe Wernicke Barrister Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Globe Wernicke barrister bookcase with four stacking shelves and bottom drawer. Manufactured in Cincinnati, Ohio, this piece is made ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Metal, Brass

Antique & Good Size Early 1900s Tiger Oak Revolving Bookcase on Original Wheels
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and sizeable oak bookcase with a gallery on top. Back in the earliest years of the 20th century not many people learned how to read. Even less people had the means to buy t...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

Arts & Crafts Walnut Six-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Hale
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous vintage Arts & Crafts six-stack barrister bookcase In the manner of Globe Wernicke By Hale USA, Circa Late 20th Century Walnut, with glass front doors and brass hardwa...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

Marked "Paine Furniture" Book/Magazine Stand - STICKLEY ERA - W7626
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
SUPERB Marked "Paine Furniture" Book/Magazine Stand - Boston Mass STICKLEY ERA - W7626 In addition to having their own brand" LIFETIME ", Paine Furniture was a retailer who sold al...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Arts & Crafts Walnut Six-Stack Barrister Bookcases by Hale, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of vintage Arts & Crafts six-stack barrister bookcases In the manner of Globe Wernicke By Hale USA, Circa Late 20th Century Walnut, with glass front doors and bra...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

Antique & Sturdy Solid Teak Wood Late Victorian Era Library Stairs / Steps 1890s
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and top quality crafted, solid teak, library steps with dovetail joints. In all our years of buying and selling rare antiques we have never had the priviledge of finding antique English...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Wood, Teak

Arts & Crafts Walnut Six-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Hale
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous vintage Arts & Crafts six-stack barrister bookcase In the manner of Globe Wernicke By Hale USA, Circa Late 20th Century Walnut, with glass front doors and brass hardwa...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

Antique “Lakeside” Book Stand, Stickley Era - W7393
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique “Lakeside” Book Stand, Stickley Era - W7393 In excellent condition with original fumed black finish with no repairs or replaced parts.” This is a great A&C Bookstand/ magaz...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Liberty & Co. A slim Arts and Crafts oak bookcase with stylized floral cut-outs
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. A slim Arts and Crafts oak bookcase with stylized floral cut-outs to the upper back and Tulip style cut-outs to the sides.
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Liberty & Co attr. Arts & Crafts golden oak bookcase & matching bureau bookcase
Located in London, GB
A good quality Liberty and Co Arts and Crafts golden oak bookcase and matching Bureau bookcase with stylised floral cut-outs to the tops and shaped bottom skirts. Height 48, Width 21...
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Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Arts and Crafts Bookcase
Located in Woodbury, CT
Arts and Crafts era oak bookcase. Original leaded glass door, 4 adjustable shelves, nice figured oak, wonderful warm old surface. Original brass knob and ball feet.
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

ANTIQUE A&C "KNOUSE" bookcase from the early 1900s (stickley era)
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
ANTIQUE A&C "KNOUSE" bookcase from the early 1900s (Stickley era) build in Oniatha NY. This is an antique circa early 1900s TWO-door ARTS and CRAFTS bookcase with thru tenon constr...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Antique " LIFETIME" BOOKCASE / Magazine Stand c. 1910 Stickley era w5628
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
“Lifetime” Antique Bookcase / Magazine Stand c. 1910 - W5628 This is a great design Lifetime Book Stand / Magazine Rack c. 1910 in excellent condition. It has a great selection of q...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Liberty & Co. A Pair of Solid Oak 'The Radley portable bookcase'
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. A Pair of 'The Radley portable bookcase', solid oak with trefoil details to the sides and pegged joints. Illustrated in Liberty's Furniture 1875 - 1915 'The Birth of ...
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1890s British Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

An excellent quality oak Arts and Crafts breakfront sideboard/bookcase
Located in London, GB
An excellent quality oak Arts and Crafts breakfront sideboard/bookcase by Maple and Co with superb stylised floral brass handles and hinges ...
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Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Globe-Wernicke 2-Section Barrister Bookcase W7534 SALE 30% OFF
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique two section barrister bookcase from Globe-Wernicke in good condition. The doors open and close easily. The piece has an excellent selection of oak, and is sturdy a...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Harris Lebus. An Arts and Crafts bureau bookcase in the Glasgow Style
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts bureau bookcase in the Glasgow Style by Harris Lebus design model 156 with display area to the top, subtly shaped cornice wit...
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Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

An Arts and Crafts tall oak bureau bookcase with leaded glass doors
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts tall oak bureau bookcase with leaded glass doors to the top and a shelf below and a small fold down writing area with further adjustable bookshelves below giving v...
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Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Liberty & Co. attri. An Arts & Crafts oak bookcase with stylized heart cut-outs
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co attributed. A slim Arts and Crafts oak bookcase with four stylized heart cut-outs to the shaped top, with four shelves and a shaped apron and extended feet to the base...
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Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

An Arts and Crafts Oak Bureau Bookcase with Beautiful Stylised Floral Inlays
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts oak bureau bookcase with beautiful stylised floral inlays and a very useful double bank of book storage to each side with an adjustable shelve to every space (shel...
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Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

SUPERB "L&JG Stickley" 3-Door Bookcase from the Onondaga Period - W4132 ON SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a MASSIVE Antique PERIOD 3-door Bookshelf by L&JG Stickley from the Onondaga Shop Period (AND NOT A REPRODUCTION so called STICKLEY AUDI) from...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Three-Stack Double Barrister Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts three-stack double barrister bookcase Attributed to Globe Wernicke USA, Circa 1920s Beautiful quarter sawn oak, with glass front doors,...
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1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

Antique L&JG Stickley Three Door Bookcase C 1910 - W3227
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique L&G Stickley 3 door 1/4 sawned oak bookcase in very good condition, with a great selection of oak and a nice finish. Each side has REAL keyed-through tenon constru...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Copper

Antique A&C Charles LIMBERT Bookcase w/ Leaded Glass Stickley Era - F6156
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a Charles Limbert Bookcase (Model 321) from the early 1900s with 2 doors and leaded glass in excellent condition. Signed with an early Charles Limbert paper label on the back...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission or Arts & Crafts Carved Walnut Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts walnut bookcase cabinet In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 48.25"W x 12.5"D x 50.63"H. Good original vintag...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Walnut

Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Mission Oak Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Mission Oak Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase with Pullout Glass Doors and ...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak, Glass

ANTIQUE A&C Book/ Magazine Stand "FORD & JONSON" Stickley era - W5136
By Ford & Johnson
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Arts & Crafts Bookcase/Magazine Stand Marked "Ford & Johnson. The item was made in Chicago, IL, and has the original finish and original tacks. STURDY & STRONG a...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Small Sliding Door Bookcase Curio with Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Small Sliding Door Bookcase Curio with Drawers. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 42.5" H x 32.5" W x 13" D.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Antique "Grand Rapids, Michigan" A&C 2-Door Bookcase Stickley era- W7308
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an Antique Mission Arts & Crafts "Grand Rapids, Michigan" 2-Door Bookcase. The shelves are adjustable. The bookcase is in very good condition with the original finish and ha...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts bookcase cabinet In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1920s Oak, with glass front door. Cabinet locks, and key is included. M...
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1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Three-Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Arts & Crafts Three-Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase with Pullout Glass Doors and Raised on Ogee...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Superb CHARLES LIMBERT Bookcase with Wicker Decoration, Stickley era - W7087
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
30% OFF! This is a SUPERB Charles Limbert Bookcase with Wicker Decorations. It features original REAL THRU TENON construction on each side. The bookcase comes with six shelves. T...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Wicker, Oak

Antique Gunlocke Mission Oak Arts & Crafts 5 Tier Slatted Narrow Open Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique W.H. Gunlocke Chair Co Mission Oak Arts & Crafts 5 Tier Small Narrow Slatted Bookcase Stand with Original Label. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 50.5" H x 18" W x 12" D.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Antique Gustav Stickley Model 820 One Door China Cabinet - W5547
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Gustav Stickley Model 820 One Door China Cabinet in very good condition. It has the original finish and all hardware is the original hammered bronze. It is STURDY ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Bronze

ANTIQUE Arts & Crafts BOOK/ MAGAZINE STAND - Stickley era. W2637
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a well made Arts & Crafts Book/Magazine Stand made by Harden Furniture in the early 1900s. It's a larger stand made from oak with the original finish. No repairs or replace...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Macey
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts five-stack barrister bookcase By Macey USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 34"W x 12.25"D x 81.5"H. Very good vintage condition. Two matching bookcases a...
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1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts "STICK & BALL" Bookshelf/Magazine shelf - Stickley era
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Arts & Crafts "STICK & BALL" bookshelf in good condition with the original finish. It's very rare to find a piece like this is such good condition. This is not...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Antique American Walnut John Danner 3 Tier Revolving Bookcase American Craftsmen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mission Arts and Crafts style bookcase. A good antique American walnut Three tier revolving bookcase, by John Danner Co, Canton Ohio, 1877. The three tier bookcase having tons of b...
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Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Walnut

Antique " HARDEN" Arts & Crafts Book/Magazine Stand Stickley era- W5811
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Harden Arts & Crafts Book/Magazine Stand made in the early 1900s. It is made from mahogany and has the original finish. The model number is written on the bottom ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Mahogany

Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Macey
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts mahogany four-stack barrister bookcase By Macey USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 34"W x 12.25"D x 67.25"H. Very good vintage condition. Two matching b...
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1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

Lifetime Furniture Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Glass Front Double Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts period glass front bookcase cabinet By Lifetime Furniture USA, Circa 1900 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with mullioned glass front doors and bras...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Five-Stack Barrister Bookcases by Macey, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Arts & Crafts mahogany five-stack barrister bookcases By Macey USA, Circa 1920s Each measures: 34"W x 12.25"D x 81.5"H Very good original vintage condi...
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1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts bookcase cabinet By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid oak, with mullioned glass front doors, and original hammered copper hardware...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Copper

Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Lawyers Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Lawyers 3 Stack Secretary Desk Bookcase. Very rare model with fall front secretary/fitted writing desk interior, 2 dovetailed lower dra...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Mahogany

Antique Pearson Arts & Crafts Oak Barrister Bookcase on Claw & Ball Feet C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Pearson Arts And Crafts Oak Three Stack Barrister Bookcase with Pull Out Glass Doors an...
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak, Glass

L&JG Stickley Open Bookcase with Chamfered Board Back (2 Available)
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
L&JG Stickley open bookcase with chamfered board back and tenon & key construction c1906-1912. Stickley is a furniture brand that offers both Arts and Crafts and Mission-style furni...
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Pair of Golden Oak Arts and Crafts Open Library Bookcases
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A high-quality pair of golden oak Arts & Crafts library bookcases. The moulded cornice sits above an open bookcase with ten fixed, moulded, detailed, and shaped shelves. The lower se...
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Antique Edwardian Oak Five Section Globe Wernicke Bookcase Circa 1900
Located in Norwich, GB
An antique Edwardian solid oak four sectional bookcase with copper strapped sides and drawer section below. Made by Globe Wernicke. Labelled. Circa 1900. The bookcase is in very go...
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Copper

ANTIQUE " GUSTAV STICKLEY " Narrow Two-Door Bookcase Model 717 - W7984
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Gustav Stickley Narrow 2-Door Bookcase model 717, circa 1914. The bookcase has the original finish, original hammered iron hardware pulls with original patina, RE...
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1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Antique LIFETIME One-Door Arts & Crafts Bookcase - Stickley era W7423
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique One-Door Arts & Crafts Bookcase made by "Lifetime." Made in the early 1900s from quarter-sawn oak. The color on this item is beautiful! Sturdy & Strong and ready ...
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Antique Gustav Stickley Two-Door Bookcase, signed - W7983
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Gustav Stickley Two-Door Bookcase. Good original finish in excellent condition with real thru tenon construction twice on each side. Has original glass. The case...
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Wrought Iron

Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcases by Macey, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts antique mahogany four-stack barrister bookcases By Macey USA, circa 1920s Each measures: 34"W x 12.25"D x 67.25"H Very good vintage condition.
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1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

English Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase with Upper Angled Book Trough
Located in London, GB
In the manner of Arthur Simpson of Kendal. A superb quality little Arts & Crafts English oak bookcase with through tenon details, an upper angular book...
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1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Late Victorian Walnut Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet, England circa 1900
Located in Knutsford, GB
Late Victorian Walnut Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet. With pierced cresting above 3 graduated shelves, each with a fleur-de-lys apron, raised on barley twist and baluster supports. The b...
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Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Walnut

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts bookcase or display cabinet In the style of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with glass front and sides. Cabinet l...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Three Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Arts & Crafts Three Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase with Pull Out Glass Doors and Ogee Bas...
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Antique English Bookcase Bookshelf Cabinet Carved Oak c. 1920s
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Dark Oak Bookcase or Entry Hall Cabinet with Double Doors ~~c. 1920-1930s PERFECT for your favorite antique books or collectibles~~top surface is flat for ...
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1920s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

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