Arts and Crafts Bookcases
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 Macey Arts & Crafts Three-Stack Oak Ogee Base Barrister Bookcase C1920
By Macey Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Three Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase with Pull-Out Doors & Raised on ...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Macey, 1920s
By Macey Co.
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.
Category
1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Gustav Stickley Arts & Crafts Oak China Cabinet, Ca. 1910
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique Gustav Stickley China Cabinet circa 1910, made in Eastwood, NY and signed on the label.
The cabinet features quarter sawn white oak ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
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 ...
Category
1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Practical Size Solid Oak Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcase with Beveled Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
For those who are looking for a small and practical cabinet.
This handcrafted and slim cabinet dates from the turn of the century and it can be used for all kinds of purposes. This ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
ANTIQUE GUSTAV STICKLEY 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 EXCELLENT original finish, very crisp with NO DROP of overcoat, original hand hamme...
Category
1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Stickley School Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Double Door Bookcase C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Stickley School Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Double Door Bookcase with Divided Interior ha...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, 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.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Arts & Crafts Gunn Four Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Arts & Crafts Gunn Four Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase with Pullout Glass Doors and Raised on an ...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts style bookcase cabinet
In the style of Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Solid oak, with mullioned glass front doors.
Measures: 35...
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Oak Arts & Crafts Two-Piece Bookcase by Alexander J. Kropholler, 1890s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Arts & Crafts two-piece bookcase.
Design by Alexander J. Kropholler.
Striking Dutch design from the 1890s.
Executed in solid oak and original wrought iron, this stunning and one of a kind
museum piece has two hand-carved owls on top of this two-piece bookcase and two original hand-carved marabou birds on each side of the lower piece with the the two doors.
Original lock and key and in good working order.
This wonderful Arts & Crafts bookcase by Alexander J. Kropholler is in very good refinished condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
We offer the matching desk for sale...
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1890s Dutch Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Lundstrom, Circa 1920
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts five-stack barrister bookcase
By Lundstrom
USA, Circa 1920s
Oak, with glass front doors and brass hardware.
Measures: 33.75" ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Long Carved Arts and Crafts Gothic Oak Open Book Case
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Long carved Arts and Crafts Gothic oak open book case
The book case is in carved oak, it is double length with a small carved shelved galleried back....
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Important & Unique Arts & Crafts Bookcase Sideboard Cabinet by Napoleon Le Grand
Located in Lisse, NL
Top design and top quality workmanship from Amsterdam from the early 1900's.
One of a kind bookcase or side cabinet from 't Modelhuis by Jewish furni...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Beautiful and Stylish Wooden Dutch Arts & Crafts Display Cabinet / Glass Case
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning antique cupboard and display cabinet or bookcase by one of Holland's finest.
If you are looking for a truly stylish and top quality crafted, solid wood showcase then this u...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Copper
Antique Small NARROW One-Door Bookcase by Charles LIMBERT- Stickley era W8011
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Small Narrow One-Door Bookcase by Charles Limbert - W8011
This is a great looking Antique Charles Limbert Small Cabinet with one door. Very Good condition with no problems....
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts golden oak bookcase flat packed
Located in London, GB
A Liberty and Co Arts and Crafts golden oak bookcase with unusual shelves that slide in from the back giving three different heights, with stylised floral cut-outs to the top and bot...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slatted Bookcase or Magazine Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak bookcase or magazine stand
By Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1910
Measures: 14.25"W x 13.75"D x 41.88"H.
Good original vinta...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Tabard Inn Library Revolving Bookcase, Seymour Easton (1859-1916)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable, Antique Seymour Easton 1859-1916 Tabard Inn L...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Liberty & Co. an Arts & Crafts Oak Glazed Bookcase with Stylized Heart Details
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. A quality Arts & Crafts oak glazed bookcase with stylized heart details and stylized copper handles, flanked by side shelves with twin architectural supports united to ...
Category
1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Harris Lebus. An Arts and Crafts bureau bookcase in the Glasgow Style
By Harris Lebus
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...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique Lundstrom Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Lundstrom Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase with Lower Drawer & Scro...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
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...
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Cotswold School Oak Low Stepped Bookcase
Located in Petworth, GB
Cotswold School low stepped bookcase with central cupboard
Exposed dovetailing and raised chequered banding
Attributed to Edward Barnsley
Circa 1930
...
Category
1930s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Hamilton Flat File cabinet
By Hamilton
Located in Pasadena, TX
Hamilton flat file cabinet. It's made in oak in the Mission style of the Arts and Crafts period. Great for storing maps, blueprints and even work of...
Category
1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique and Meaningful Dutch Arts & Crafts Bookcase w. Learning Theme Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique three-door Arts & Crafts bookcase / book shelves with hand carved sculptural door panels.
If you are looking for a truly stylish and top quality crafted bookcase, then this ...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Antique Shaw Walker Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase, 1920s
By Shaw Walker
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....
Category
1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Arts & Crafts Pressed & Carved Oak Double Door Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Arts & Crafts Pressed & Carved Oak Double Door Bookcase C1920
Measures- 69"H x 36.5''W...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Lakeside Craft Shop. An American Arts and Crafts oak bookcase
Located in London, GB
Lakeside Craft Shop. An American Arts and Crafts oak bookcase. Original label underneath the tabletop.
Category
1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Copper
Charles P. Limbert Co. Arts & Crafts American Two-Door Bookcase, circa 1910
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An Arts & Crafts antique Oak Bookcase/ Vitrine Cabinet with two glazed doors that reveal 3 adjustable shelves to each side. The doors with copper latches and the bookcase branded wit...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
ROYCROFT "Little Journeys" Stand with complete set of Elbert Hubbard Books.
By Roycroft
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
ROYCROFT "Little Journeys" Stand with complete set of Elbert Hubbard Books.
Roycroft “Little Journeys” Bookstand, Stickley Era, with a complete set of Elbert Hubbard books, “Little ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Paper
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.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
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.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Glasgow School Green Stained Cypress Wood, Glazed Bookcase Mackintosh Attributed
Located in London, GB
Charles Rennie Mackintosh (attributed) a Glasgow School green stained cypress wood and glazed bookcase, with bullion glazed doors with arched upper details and pierced brass hinges a...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Cypress
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...
Category
1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
1890s English Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Two Complete Sets of Elbert Hubbert 1st Edition Books with ROYCROFT BOOKSTAND
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a collection of books written by Elbert Green Hubbard (June 19, 1856 – May 7, 1915). Hubbard was an American writer, publisher, artist, and philosopher. These are first editi...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Italian Olive Burl Wood Cabriole Leg Bombay Drop Front Secretary with Bookcase
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very fine craftsmanship Italian made burl wood drop front secretary.
Category
20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Olive, Burl
Lifetime Furniture Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Double Bookcase, Circa 1900
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period double bookcase cabinet
By Lifetime Furniture
USA, Circa 1900
Quarter sawn oak, with mullioned glass front doors, and original ...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Copper
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...
Category
1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Pair Of Custom Handmade Arts & Crafts Style Solid Oak Bookcases Cum Cabinets
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Warm Oak patina and excellent hand crafted details create a refined air about these special bookcases. Uncompromisingly made from solid wood with excellent hardware and strong shelve...
Category
1960s Canadian Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Gunn, circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts and Crafts four-stack barrister bookcase
By Gunn
USA, circa 1920s
Quarter sawn oak, with glass front doors and brass hardware.
Measures: 34.13"W x...
Category
1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period bookcase cabinet
In the manner of Charles P. Limbert Co.
USA, Circa 1900
Quarter sawn oak, with mullioned glass front doors and...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Carved Oak Double Door Bookcase with Wine Rack c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts bookcase (modified into an entertainment center) offers quarter sawn oak construction with double glass doo...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Glass
Arts & Crafts Large Golden Oak Open Bookcase
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts & Crafts large golden oak open bookcase
This is an excellently designed piece, it is very much in the Arts & Crafts style, with a decorative cornice
The book case is made in...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak & Brass Embossed Folding Wall Hanging Letter Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak & Brass Embossed Folding Wall Hanging Letter Holder. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 10.5" H x 11.5" W x 5" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Skønvirke Bookcase, Martin Nyrop, Denmark, 1905
Located in London, GB
A pine bookcase designed by architect Martin Nyrop and made by cabinetmaker Rudolph Rasmussen during the early 20th century.
This bookcase, until recently, was part of the interior ...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Pine
An Important Breakfront Bookcase/Cabinet designed by E Barnsley, Exhibited 1982.
By Edward Barnsley, Charles Bray
Located in London, GB
An important Cotswold School walnut breakfront glazed bookcase/cabinet designed by Edward Barnsley, and made by Charles Bray, dated 1932.
Provenance Mrs D.E. Neale, commissioned in...
Category
1930s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Ebony, Walnut, Bog Wood
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.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Oak
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.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
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