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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
English Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase with Upper Angled Book Trough
By Arthur Simpson
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

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

Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps William Morris Carpet Upholstery
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in oak with William Morr...
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1880s English Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Upholstery, Oak

Antique 5 Section Stacking Oak Barrister Bookcase w/ Wooden Knobs
Located in New York, NY
Solid oak 5 section, stacking barrister bookcase with sliding glass fronts and wooden pulls. This antique bookcase has good working glass doors, and all the original glass is intact....
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Arts & Crafts Handmade Dark Oak Compact 3 Tiered Bookshelf
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Circa 1910 Elegant and compact Arts & Crafts 3 tiered bookshelf with subtle workmanship and clean lines in dark, quarter sawn solid oak. Ideal for ...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase with Teardrop Stain Glass, Drawers and Lower Cupboard
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts oak bookcase with a flaring cornice and shaped supports below, teardrop stain glass to the leaded doors with arched tops, and a pair of dr...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase with Ying-Yang Detail to the Top & Adjustable Shelves
Located in London, GB
Wylie and Lochhead. Attributed. An Arts and Crafts oak bookcase with Ying-Yang and subtle shaped detail to the top with an extending upper display area and arched supports beneath. ...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Heals. A Limed Oak Bureau Bookcase of Slim Proportions on Sledge Style Feet.
Located in London, GB
Heals. A limed oak bureau bookcase of slim proportions on sledge style feet reminiscent of the Cotswold School. A glazed upper section, fold down writ...
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1930s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Liberty & Co. Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase Stain Glass and Copper Hinges & Handles
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co, attributed. A good Arts & Crafts oak bookcase with typical extending upper cupboard sections, the doors with rotating floral designs to the stain glass with hand hammered copper hinges...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Copper

Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Barrister's Stacking Desk Shelf Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Quarter Sawn oak English barrister's desk cabinet with sliding panels, 1890-1900. Panels slide effortlessly. Utilitarian understated piece with elegant construction.      
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Seymour Easton. A Gothic Revival Ebonized Tabard Inn Library Revolving Bookcase.
Located in London, GB
Seymour Easton (1859-1916) a rare ebonized tabard inn library revolving bookcase. An American ebonized on oak version. Architectural form, with a wonderful ...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Shapland and Petter, an Arts & Crafts Hanging Oak Bookcase with Copper Plaque
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. An Arts and Crafts hanging oak bookcase with a circular copper plaque depicting stylized floral details with original chocolate patina and stylized Tulip cut-out...
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Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Copper

Waring & Gillows attr, Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase with Ebony & Fruitwood Inlays
Located in London, GB
Waring & Gillows attributed a good quality Arts & Crafts oak bookcase with flaring cornice, ebony and fruitwood inlay to the top and the centre, with glazed and leaded doors...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak, Glass

Liberty & Co. A Slim Arts & Crafts Walnut Bookcase with Stylised Copper Hinges
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. A Slim Arts & Crafts walnut bookcase with open upper shelves and cupboards below with stylised brass hinges. Measurements are to the cornice.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

Two Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcases with Stylized Pewter, Ebonized & Sycamore Inlays
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts oak bookcase with a flaring cornice, leaded glazed doors with circular details to the tops, the lower cupboard with stylized floral inlays using a combination of pew...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Pewter

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 and Crafts Bookcase
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice early 20th century Arts and Crafts quarter sawn Oak double door bookcase. One pane of glass on the side is a later replacement, all others are the original wavy glass. ...
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1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Liberty and Co An oak revolving bookcase with stylized floral cut-out decoration
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts oak revolving bookcase with stylized floral cut-out decoration to the upper section and sweeping aprons below on four square tapering legs united b...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission oak Arts & Crafts bookcase cabinet By Stickley USA, 1990s Solid quarter sawn oak, with mullioned glass front doors, and hammered copper hardware. Doors lock, a...
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1990s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Copper

Antique Arts and Crafts Mahogany Double Bookcase, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts double bookcase USA, Circa 1900 Mahogany, with glass front doors. Measures: 48"W x 13.25"D x 58.75"H. Good original vintage condition.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Mahogany

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

Materials

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 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

Materials

Wood

Antique Stickley Style Arts & Crafts Oak Glass Front Double Bookcase, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Arts & Crafts double bookcase cabinet In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Carved oak, with glass front doors and brass hardware. Measures: 44.2...
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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 Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts five-stack barrister bookcase By Globe Wernicke USA, Circa 1890s Mahogany, with glass front doors and brass hardware. Measures: 34.38"W x 11.5"D ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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, Circa 1890s Mahogany, with glass front doors and brass hardware. Measures: 34.38"W ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Lundstrom Oak & Leaded Glass Barrister Bookcase, c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission Lundstrom barrister bookcase offers quarter sawn oak construction with three stacks having pullout glass doors, one with leaded glass, lower drawer...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Globe Wernicke Five Stack Barrister Bookcase
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers quarter sawn oak construction with five stacks, each having pull out glass doors, and raised on ogee ba...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase by Karel Sluyterman for Onder den Sint Maarten, 1900s
By Karel Sluyterman, Onder den Sint Maarten
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau bookcase. Design by Karel Sluyterman for Onder den Sint Maarten. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak with original brass...
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

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 glass doors, raised on square and slightly tapered...
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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts bookcase cabinet In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Carved oak, with mullioned glass front doors. Measures: 47.25"W x ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Two Door Bookcase China Closet C1910 Original Finish
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Large and fantastic 2 door arts & crafts mission cabinet. China Closet with deep shelves or a Bookcase, Has glass sides. All quarter sawn oak with a fabulous style. Thick post with ...
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1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Oak, Glass

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Macey Mission barrister bookcase offers quarter sawn oak construction with four stacks, each having pullout glass doors, raised on ogee base, c1910 Measur...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

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, c...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Oak Stack Barrister Bookcase C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase by Macey offers quarter sawn oak construction with three stacks, each having pullout glass doors, and raised on ogee base, c1910 Measu...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Mahogany Barrister Bookcase, C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers mahogany construction with five stacks, each having pull-out glass doors and raised on an ogee base, maker label as photogr...
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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

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 Four Stack Barrister Bookcase circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission barrister bookcase offers oak construction with four stacks each having pull out glass doors and raised on ogee base, c1910 Measures - 63"h x 34...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Leaded Glass Single Door Bookcase Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An Arts & Crafts Mission bookcase offers oak construction with single door having leaded glass with stylized floral elements and opening to shelved interior, raised on straight and s...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts bookcase cabinet In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Oak, with mullioned glass front doors, and original brass hardware....
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Sliding Door Bookcase Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission bookcase offers arched backsplash over case with sliding glass doors opening to shelved interior, c1910 Measures - 51.5"H x 41.75"W x 14"D
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

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

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts bookcase with sliding doors In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with sliding glass front doors. Cabine...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts bookcase cabinet In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Quarter sawn oak, with mullioned glass front doors. Cabinet locks, ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts bookcase or display cabinet In the manner of Stickley Brothers By New England Furniture Co. of Grand Rapids USA, Circa 1900 Oak, with ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, 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

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Brass

Antique Arts and Crafts Solid Mahogany Double Bookcase, Circa 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 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

Stickley School Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Open Modular Bookcase 21st C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An Arts and Crafts style bookcase in the manner of Stickley offers oak construction in tiered modular form with two sections having open shelving; this item is designed to be used as...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

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

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Brass

1930s Arts and Craft Oak Folding Etagere / Bookcase
Located in Germantown, MD
1930s Arts and Craft Oak Folding Etagere or Bookcase measuring 25.5" in width, 9" in depth and standing 56" tall. Bottom shelf clearance is 13.5", mid...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Arts & Crafts Roycroft Little Journey Oak Book Stand circa 1910.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Arts & Crafts Roycroft Little Journey Oak Book Stand circa 1910 Roycroft’s Little Journeys table is constructed with keyed mortise and tenon on three shelves. It is signed with the ...
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1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

KAMEH 0.1 Bookshelf
Located in Dubai, AE
Kameh 0.1 Bookshelf crafted by techniques and multiple layers of materials representing the human self. The metal construction of the frame as bones and physical body, the softness o...
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2010s Emirian Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Fiberglass, Polystyrene, Lacquer, Paint

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Leaded Glass Triple Bookcase by George C. Flint Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Arts & Crafts or Mission triple bookcase By George C. Flint Co. New York, USA, Late 19th Century Quarter sawn oak, with original leaded glass doors and bras...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Three Stack Barrister Bookcase circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers quarter sawn oak construction with three stacks, each having pull-out glass doors, raised on an ogee base; make...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

French Henri Rapin Arts and Crafts Bookcase in Oak
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Absolutely stunning and unique French Arts and Crafts cabinet by Henri Rapin, a prominent French designer of the period. Constructed in solid quarter-sawn oak, this massive piece fea...
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Early 1900s French Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Leather, Oak

Arts And Crafts bookcases for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Arts and Crafts bookcases for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bookcases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Arts and Crafts bookcases made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bookcases, popular names associated with this style include Globe Wernicke, Liberty & Co., John Danner Co., and Merve Kahraman. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for bookcases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $600 and tops out at $45,000 while the average work can sell for $2,752.

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