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
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
Antique Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase by Macey, Circa 1920s
By Macey Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique four-stack barrister bookcase
By Macey
USA, Circa 1920s
Measures: 34" W x 11.5" D x 64.13" H.
Good original vintage condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Heals. A Limed Oak Bureau Bookcase of Slim Proportions on Sledge Style Feet.
By Heal's
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...
Category
1930s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
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
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...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Good Quality Arts & Crafts Table Top Bookcase Made from 1/4 Sawn Oak
Located in London, GB
A good quality Arts & Crafts tabletop bookcase made from 1/4 sawn oak with through pegged joints. Perfect for CDs or DVDs.
Measures: Height 14 1/2 i...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Arts and Crafts Oak Glazed Bookcase with inset period tiles
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts oak bookcase with extended upper sides and inset with original Tulip tiles with stylized floral cut-outs. Adjustable book/display shelves to the left and a stain g...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
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...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Copper
Cyclopedia Bookshelf in Bordeaux Powder Coated Metal and Gray Terrazzo
Located in New York, NY
The design for Cyclopedia stems from the high wheel bicycles of the 1870s. Unlike most bookshelves, Cyclopedia differentiates itself through its portable structure. This unique piece is a library and a display shelf that can be wheeled and positioned in various locations around the space to meet the owners preference and purpose. This new edition of Cyclopedia is composed of Bordeaux color powder coated metal...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Terrazzo
Arts and Crafts Oak Bookcase Attributed to Lambs of Manchester
Located in London, GB
A good quality Arts and Crafts oak bookcase/cupboard attributed to Lambs of Manchester.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Portable Polished Brass and Mahogany Cyclopedia Bookshelf with Wheels
Located in New York, NY
The design for Cyclopedia stems from the high wheel bicycles of the 1870s. Unlike most bookshelves, Cyclopedia differentiates itself through its por...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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
Great Looking 1910s Arts and Crafts Bookcase / Book Trough and Magazine Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and stylish European Arts & Crafts stand for reading material.
If you are a collector of stylish, beautifully handcrafted and practical to use antiques from the Arts & Crafts e...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Contemporary Cyclopedia Bookshelf in Powder Coated Metal and Yellow Terrazzo
Located in New York, NY
The design for Cyclopedia stems from the high wheel bicycles of the 1870s. Unlike most bookshelves, Cyclopedia differentiates itself through its portable structure. This unique piece is a library and a display shelf that can be wheeled and positioned in various locations around the space to meet the owners preference and purpose. This new edition of Cyclopedia is composed of yellow powder coated metal...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Terrazzo
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
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...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Copper
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
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
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
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
19th Century Gillows Arts and Crafts Bookcase
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century Gillows arts and crafts oak and ebonized bookcase, circa 1890, designed by Charles Bevan. The three glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves above and three panel doors...
Category
1890s Irish Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Ebony, Oak
Contemporary Console /Sideboard YPSILON by Studio 1+11 , 21st Century, Germany
By Wim Yanov
Located in Berlin, DE
Console /Sideboard "YPSILON" by Studio 1+11 is made out of stained ash-tree in black. As the name reveals, it is possible to recognize the letter Y by looki...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Ash
Oak Gdansk Cupboard
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Glass cabinet
We present a unique Gdansk glass cabinet. Prepared to order. This type of furniture was made in Gdańsk Elbląg and Toruń, Oak wood was used to make it. It has glass fix...
Category
1890s Polish Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
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
Cypress, Glass
Louvered-Door Cabinet in walnut circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louvered-door cabinet in walnut , circa 1900.
Category
1880s French Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
An Important Breakfront Bookcase/Cabinet designed by E Barnsley, Exhibited 1982.
By Charles Bray, Edward Barnsley
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
Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Globe Wernicke Stack Barrister Bookcase C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
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An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers mahogany constr...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Oak Stack Barrister Bookcase C1910
By Macey Co.
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Three-Stack Barrister Bookcase, circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts barrister bookcase in the manner of Globe Wernicke offers quarter sawn oak construction with three stack having pull out glass doors, raised on ogee base, ci...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
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...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
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 double bookcase cabinet over two drawers
In the manner of Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1900
Oak, with carved paw feet, glass front door...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Copper
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 th...
Category
1920s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Viking Mahogany & Leaded Glass Barrister Bookcase, C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase by Viking offers mahogany construction with three stacks, each having leaded glass pull-out doors, seated on ogee base with long drawer,...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase, circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts bookcase or display cabinet
By Stickley Brothers
USA, circa 1900
Carved quarter sawn oak, with glass front doors and sides, mirro...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Copper
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Danner Sliding Door Barrister Bookcase, circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts bookcase by Danner offers quarter sawn oak construction with cases having sliding glass doors opening to divided and adjustable shelf interiors, raised on og...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Glass
Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Glazed Bookcase with Pewter & Ebonisedl Inlay
Located in Glasgow, GB
An attractive English Arts & Crafts bookcase cabinet, circa 1900, with pewter, fruitwood and ebonised floral inlay of Art Nouveau style. In golden oak with a moulded cornice above tw...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Pewter
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