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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
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

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Mahogany, Glass

Antique Tiger Oak Barrister Bookcase By Wabash Cabinet Company
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique tiger oak barrister bookcase with two glass doors above file drawers with brass cup hardware. Non-slip compressors in each drawer. Dimensions: 39" L, 18" D, 67" H Conditio...
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19th Century American Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

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

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Glass, Oak

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

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Glass, Oak

Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts four-stack barrister bookcase with leaded glass By Globe Wernicke USA, Circa 1900 Mahogany cases, with glass front doors and original brass hardwa...
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

Arts and Crafts Oak Open Front Bookcase. This Oak bookcase has 4 open shelves a
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Oak Open Front Bookcase. This Oak bookcase has 4 open shelves and there is a gallery around the top, all the edges of the bookcase are shapely in the arts an crafts ...
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1890s Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

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

Antique Shaw Walker Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcases, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Arts & Crafts four-stack barrister bookcases By Shaw Walker USA, Circa 1920s Mahogany, with glass front doors and brass hardware. Measures: 34"W x 11.2...
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1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

Antique Shaw Walker Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase, 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts four-stack barrister bookcase By Shaw Walker USA, Circa 1920s Mahogany, with glass front doors and brass hardware. Measures: 34"W x 11.25"D x 66....
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1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

Antique Globe Wernicke School Arts & Crafts Oak Barrister Stack Bookcase C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase in the manner of Globe Wernicke offers oak ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak, Glass

Studio Craft Sculptural Cabinet, United States, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
1970s Wendell Castle-inspired freeform organic console, crafted in the USA from rich, dark pine wood. A true protagonist piece of American Craft-based postwar art, its sculptural for...
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1970s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Pine

Lifetime Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Bookcase Pegged Through Tenon Original Finish
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A beautiful, very well made and clean Mission Oak or Arts & Crafts bookcase, ca. 1905. Made by the Lifetime Furniture Company the bookcase retains the original medium brown finish....
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Copper

Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase by Willem Penaat for Fa. Haag & Zn Amsterdam, 1897
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Arts & Crafts bookcase. Design by Willem Penaat for Fa. Haag & Zn Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from 1897. Solid oak frame with original patinated brass...
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1890s Dutch Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

Oak Gdansk Library
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
The library is in very good condition, after renovation :) The library is decomposed into elements.
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1890s Polish Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Solid Mahogany Open Bookcase Etagere
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Solid Mahogany Open Bookcase Etagere in great vintage condition. Measures 37.5" in width, 8.75" in depth ...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Mahogany

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Shipping Rates - Reliable Service & Fully Insured*** An antique Arts and Crafts Mission barrister bookcase offers quarter sawn oak construction with fi...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Vtg Arts & Crafts Wooden Rolling Library Book Cart Bookshelf Cast Iron Wheels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Arts & Crafts Wooden Rolling Library Book Cart Bookshelf with Cast Iron Wheels. Circa 1950s. Measurements: 43" H x 39.25" W x 14" D. 12" betw...
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1950s Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Iron

Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Macey, 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts mahogany four-stack barrister bookcase By Macey USA, circa 1920s Measures: 35.25"W x 12.25"D x 58.5"H. Very good original 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

Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Tall Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts solid oak tall bookcase By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, 1990s Measures: 33.75"W x 14"D x 80"H. Excellent original vintage condition. Three shelve...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Arts & Crafts Open Bookshelf: Skilled Craftsmanship Meets Playful Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the unique charm of our Arts & Crafts open bookshelf, a true embodiment of skilled craftsmanship and imaginative design. Expertly constructed from wood, zinc, and plywood, t...
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1980s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass, Zinc

Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mahogany Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts five-stack barrister bookcase By Globe Wernicke USA, Circa 1900 Mahogany, with glass front doors and brass hardware. Measures: 33.75"W x 11.5"D x...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

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

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Iron

Morris & Co. Fine Mahogany Glazed Bookcase Designed by George W Jack
Located in London, GB
Morris & Co. A fine mahogany glazed breakfront bookcase designed by George Jack of exceptional quality typical to all Morris & Co furniture. With upper and lower central glazed secti...
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1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Mahogany

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Macey Three Stack Barrister Bookcase C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission barrister bookcase by Macey offers oak construction with three stacks, each having pullout glass doors; raised on ogee base, maker label as photogr...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Macey, 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts mahogany four-stack barrister bookcase By Macey USA, circa 1920s Measures: 35.25"W x 12.25"D x 57.5"H. Very good original vintage condition.
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1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

Antique Stickley Style Arts and Crafts Solid Mahogany Double Bookcase, 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts four-door double bookcase In the manner of Stickley USA, Circa 1920s Solid mahogany, with glass front doors, and original brass hardware. Measure...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

Antique Stickley Style Arts and Crafts Solid Mahogany Double Bookcase, 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts four-door double bookcase In the manner of Stickley USA, Circa 1920s Solid mahogany, with glass front doors, and original brass hardware. Measure...
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1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

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 Measures: Bookcase #1: 35.25"W x 12.25"D x 57.5"H Bookcase #2: 35.25"W ...
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1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

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 Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

Antique Stickley Style Arts and Crafts Solid Mahogany Double Bookcase, 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts four-door double bookcase In the manner of Stickley USA, Circa 1920s Solid mahogany, with glass front doors, and original brass hardware. Cabinet ...
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1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Mahogany

Antique Arts & Craft Mission Style Oak 4-Stack Barrister Bookcase C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers quarter sawn oak construction with four stacks, each having pullout glass doors and raised on square st...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak, Glass

Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers quarter sawn oak construction with four stacks, each having pullout glass doors, and raised on and ogee base, c1910 Measures - 56.25"h x 34.25"w x 12.5"d overall; stacks 8...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Art craft furniture from the 20s in blackened oak attributed to Josef hoffmann
Located in Lyon, FR
art craft" furniture from the 20s in blackened oak attributed to Josef hoffmann - H285 mother-of-pearl Imposing 20's bookcase or sideboard attributed to Joesf Hoffman in the "art cra...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Mother-of-Pearl, Oak

Antique Stickley Style Arts and Crafts Solid Mahogany Double Bookcase, 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts four-door double bookcase In the manner of Stickley USA, Circa 1920s Solid mahogany, with glass front doors, and original brass hardware. Measure...
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1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Arts &Crafts Five-Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase Secretary C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Shipping Rates - Reliable Service & Fully Insured*** An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase by Gunn offers oak construction with four stacks havi...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mahogany Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts five-stack barrister bookcase By Globe Wernicke USA, Circa 1900 Mahogany, with glass front doors and brass hardware. Measures: 33.75"W x 11.5"D x...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mahogany Five-Stack Barrister Bookcases
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of antique Arts & Crafts five-stack barrister bookcases By Globe Wernicke USA, Circa 1900 Mahogany, with glass front doors and brass hardware. Measures: 33.75...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Shipping Rates - Reliable Service & Fully Insured*** An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase by ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Gunn Five Stack Cherry Barrister Bookcase Circa 1910
By GUNN
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Shipping Rates - Reliable Service & Fully Insured*** An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase by ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Cherry

Antique Arts & Crafts Gunn Mahogany & Leaded Glass Barrister Bookcase Secretary
By GUNN
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Shipping Rates - Reliable Service & Fully Insured*** An antique Arts & Crafts barrister bookcase secretary by Gunn offers mahogany paneled construction ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Mahogany

Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Viking Six-Stack Barrister Bookcase, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts six-stack "Viking" barrister bookcase By Skandia Furniture Co. USA, Circa 1900 Mahogany, with mullioned glass front doors and brass har...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

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

Materials

Lead

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Double Door Bookcase, C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts bookcase offers oak construction with shaped crest over case having double glass doors opening to shelved interior, raised on stylized bracket feet, c1910 ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Oak Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Bookcase by H.F. Jansen & Zonen Amsterdam, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts bookcase. Design by H.F. Jansen & Zonen Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from circa 1905. Solid oak base with original hand-carve...
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

Petite Arts and Crafts Bookcase
Located in Leicester, GB
A small vintage wooden bookcase. The bookcase is from the midcentury era with heavy Arts and Crafts influence. Stunning colour and patina to the beautifully grained two-tone Beechwood. The bookcase has beautiful Arts and Crafts details, such as the feet and angled edges. These vintage shelves...
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Mid-20th Century British Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Beech

Antique Arts and Crafts Viking Three Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase by Viking offers quarter sawn oak construction with three stacks, each having pullout ...
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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Three Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase; Desk & Paw Feet; c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase secretary offers quarter sawn oak construction with three stacks; tow having pull-out glass doors and the third with a drop down desk op...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Glass Front Bookcase by Larkin Co., Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts two door bookcase By Larkin Co. USA, Circa 1900 Oak, with glass front doors. Cabinet locks, and key is included. Measures: 39.5"W x 1...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Three-Stack Barrister Bookcase C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts 76624 barrister bookcase offers paneled oak construction with three stacks, each having pullout glass doors and raised on ogee base, c1930 Measures- overa...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak, Glass

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Globe Wernicke Three Stack Barrister Bookcase
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers oak construction with three stacks, each having a pull out glass door, raised on straight legs, maker label as pho...
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mahogany Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase, Circa 1890s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts five-stack barrister bookcase By Globe Wernicke USA, Late 19th Century Mahogany, with glass front doors and brass hardware. Measures: 34.5"W x 11...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

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

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Oak

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

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Glass, Mahogany

Liberty & Co. an English Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase, with Shaped Upper Details
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. An English Arts & Crafts oak bookcase, with shaped upper details. to the top, leaded glass door to the cupboard, and three open adjustable shelves below, retaining its...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts bookcase cabinet By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with mullioned glass front doors, and original copper hardware....
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Copper

Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mahogany Five-Stack Barrister Bookcases
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Arts & Crafts five-stack barrister bookcases By Globe Wernicke USA, Late 19th Century Mahogany, with glass front doors and brass hardware. Measures: 34...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

Large Mahogany Revolving Bookcase Signed De Terquem A Paris
By EM. Terquem
Located in charmes, FR
large mahogany bookcase signed by Maison Terquem in Paris overall in good condition, traces of wear and use (scratches and stains) rare model of this size
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Wood

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