Antique Book Cabinets
to
68
500
300
501
227
227
134
86
62
58
53
35
30
29
26
20
16
12
12
9
7
7
6
6
5
5
4
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
6
5
3
3
3
Sort By
19th Century Painted French Altar with Book Stand
Located in Cardiff, CA
This is a fabulous antique French altar and is Primitive in it's decoration so that can be so versatile and has great potential. Size is not too big making it a great piece for any r...
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
Very Old Moroccan Wooden Cabinet, Turquoise
Located in Orlando, FL
What an incredible Old Moroccan cabinet from Rabat, Morocco. Aged turquoise handmade Moroccan cedar
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Georgian Style 2 Part Glazed 2-Door Book Case
Located in Woodbury, CT
Two glazed doors, covered by intricate tracery, opens to 3 adjustable shelves. Two drawers below, with brass or bronze lion mask and ring pulls. Carved swag below the drawers. Cabrio...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Isadora Duncan, a Book with 72 Plates after José Clara Drawings
By Jose Clara
Located in Janvry, Essonne
A book edited in 1928, after Isadora Duncan's death, by Rieder editions.
This books includes a
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Paper
English Oak Linen Press / Book Press
Located in Kensington, MD
Three drawer chest topped with full size press
View our complete collection @ www.hollisandknight.com
Category
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Queen Anne Stained Field Maple “Mulberry-Wood”, Bureau-Cabinet
By Coxed and Woster
Located in London, Middlesex
their furniture: 'At the White Swan in St. Paul's Church-Yard, London; makes and sells Cabinets, Book
Category
Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Walnut Cabinet or Bookcase
Located in Antwerp, BE
A good l 19th century Louis Philippe walnut cabinet with book slide.
Original cut-glass
Category
1870s French Louis Philippe Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Cut Glass, Walnut
Antique Chinese Scholar
s Cabinet, Original Carved Lacquer and Gilt, circa 1875
Located in Houston, TX
” button below and see them first!
A lovely Chinese lacquered scholar's cabinet used for book storage
Category
1870s Chinese Qing Antique Book Cabinets
Late 19th Century French Book-Matched Figured Walnut Commode
Located in Malvern, Victoria
Stunning late 19th century French book-matched figured walnut and beautifully inlaid commode
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
Real Wood Veneer Art Deco Cabinet with Inlays in Style of Jacques Emile Ruhlmann
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg
Beautiful book case / library
Art Deco cabinet in real wood veneer
Inlays in bone and bakelite
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Original Biedermeier Bookcase or Display Cabinet Made of Walnut Wood
Located in Senden, NRW
Here we offer you an original Biedermeier showcase
glass cabinet or book case from the period
Category
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Burl
Antique Red
Black Lacquer Chinese Scholar
s Book Chests/Cabinets, Chinoiserie
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
cabinets with a pair of paneled doors, fitted with oval shaped brass lock plate, opening to reveal a drawer
Category
19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Softwood, Lacquer
French Art Deco Period Server with Removable Mirror
Located in Hudson, NY
Well sized and striking server having a removable mirror with canted corners resting on a cabinet
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard with Gallery Rail, c. 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
"The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Drawing Book".
The entire sideboard rests on six
Category
19th Century English Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Boxwood, Sandalwood
Victorian Bureau Bookcase Mid-Size 19th Century Cylinder Top Secretaire
Located in Santander, ES
three gilt tooled leather panels, the centre one rises at different heights and can serve as a book
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
George II period early 18th Century Architectural Cuban Mahogany Corner Cupboard
By Batty Langley
Located in London, GB
1740 book of designs show cabinets in ‘Tuscan’ and ‘Dorick’ form with detailing comparative to that on
Category
Early 18th Century English George II Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Paint
Very Rare Ottoman Table Box, circa 1600
Located in GB
illustrated in Monique Riccardi-Cubbitt’s book ‘The Art of the Cabinet’ on page '86, plate 1.
Category
16th Century Unknown Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
19th Century, Cuban Mahogany Cheval Table Mirror
Located in Suffolk, GB
Tatum, Hope & Smith.
An extremely similar example can be seen in the book, "The Practical Cabinet
Category
19th Century British Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Very Rare Ottoman Table Box from the Ottoman Empire, 1600
Located in Bewdley, Worcestershire
Monique Riccardi-Cubbitt's book 'The Art of the Cabinet' on page 86, plate one.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Antique Book Cabinets
Pair of Classical Lyre-Back Mahogany Side Chairs with Paw Feet, Phyfe school
Located in Providence, RI
New-York Book of Prices for Manufacturing Cabinet and Chair Work for 1817. (Kane, Item 157.) See also
Category
1810s American American Classical Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Mrs Rudd
s Dressing Table, the Most Complete George III Dressing Table Made
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
which was carried in the "Cabinet-Makers' London Book of Prices" and also described as “Rudd’s
Category
1770s British Hepplewhite Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Boxwood, Ebony, Harewood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Rosewood Book Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Large book cabinet made of rosewood, with slight carved beaded detail on doors, and carved scroll
Category
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Rare Chinese Book Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
The Chinese book cabinet, most commonly found in temples, palaces, and aristocratic places
Category
19th Century Antique Book Cabinets
$21,000
Tall Book Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood book cabinet with open sides and three drawers with brass hardware
Category
19th Century Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Elm
$4,280
Chinese Book Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
With its original heavy black Daqi lacquer, an amazing 18th century Chinese book cabinet with
Category
18th Century and Earlier Antique Book Cabinets
$19,800
British Colonial Book Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant British colonial book cabinet is from Burma and is made from teak wood.
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Teak
19th Century Chinese Book Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese book cabinet with two doors each carved with ancient characters and painted
Category
19th Century Antique Book Cabinets
“Lysberg Hansen” Book Cabinet, circa 1910
Located in San Marino, CA
Book cabinet with molded top above three open shelves and three enclosed compartments each having
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Late 19th century Danish Mahogany Book Cabinet
Located in San Marino, CA
Late 19th Century Danish Mahogany Book Cabinet, having tambour doors that hide two shelves.
Category
Late 19th Century Danish Neoclassical Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Danish Mahogany Book Cabinet
Located in San Marino, CA
Late 19th century Danish mahogany book cabinet with tambour doors that hide two shelves.
Category
19th Century Danish Neoclassical Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Rare Chinese Book Cabinets
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning pair of Chinese book cabinets is made of Tieli wood, a hardwood from Northern China
Category
18th Century and Earlier Antique Book Cabinets
17
th Century "Book" Cabinet / Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
1700's "Book Cabinet/Chest" With thick original red and black lacquer.
The center bar between the
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Wood
French Faux Book Cabinet with Tambour Slide
Located in Milford, NH
Marble-top French book cabinet circa 1900-1910 with book bindings encased in glass in upper door
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Chinese 19th Century Grill work book cabinet etagere
Located in Yonkers, NY
Chinese ca 1850-60 elmwood grill work book cabinet with lift out panels. Retains its original
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Chinese Lacquered Book Cabinet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
With an open shelf above and a closed compartment below, this early 20th century book cabinet is
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Chinese Triple Bat Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This book cabinet was likely originally commissioned for a scholar's study to store important texts
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Breakfront Book Cabinet, English, Chiffonier, Sideboard, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique breakfront book cabinet. An English, rosewood chiffonier or sideboard, dating to
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Chinese Scholar Book Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
This bookshelf is a rustic interpretation of an elegant and traditional Chinese form.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Antique Drawing Room Book Cabinet, English, Walnut, Bookshelves, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique drawing room book cabinet. An English, walnut decorative bookshelves, dating to
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Chinese Book Cabinet with Carving
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese Cabinet with elaborate Carved panels on three sides.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Chinese Book Cabinet with Carving
Located in Chicago, IL
Ornate, detailed piece of work draws the eye from every side. Uniquely latticed panels also provide an in depth look with carvings.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Low Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, Ming Dynasty
Located in Chicago, IL
this 19th century book chest. Expertly constructed in China's Shanxi province, the low cabinet
Category
Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered display cabinet from Shanxi province was crafted in the mid-19th century using
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Elm
A British Colonial Teak Wood Book Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A tall British Colonial teak wood storage cabinet with glass doors,c. 1920. This sturdy antique
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Teak
3-Part Chinese Book Cabinet
Located in Singapore, SG
A two-tier cabinet on a stand, from the northern Jiangsu region (commonly called Subei for short
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Elm, Fir
Early 20th Century Chinese Glass Front Book Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Chinese expatriate cabinet with two glass doors, two doors carves with
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Extraordinary Ebonized Antique French Louis Philippe Book Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
Phenomenal original antique French Louis Philippe cabinet, bibliotheque or showcase. This fine
Category
1870s French French Provincial Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Chinese Convertible Book Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
The amazing cedar cabinet is from Suzhou, China c. 1850. Each of the top three compartments can be
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Extraordinary Ebonized Antique French Louis Philippe China or Book Cabinet
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Phenomenal original antique French Louis Philippe China cabinet, bibliotheque or showcase. This
Category
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Chinese Scholar
s Book Cabinet with Three Drawers and Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome bookcase is made from elmwood and has 19th century design. This unusual Chinese bookshelf combines Eastern and Western, specifically Victorian, design elements. It feat...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Chinese Red Lacquer Book Cabinet, c. 1700
Located in Chicago, IL
inimitable rich finish. Like many low cabinets from this era, the chest sits up on a platform designed to
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century Chinese Tapered Round Corner Book Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by the clean simplicity of Ming-dynasty furniture, this tapered cabinet showcases the rich
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Brass
A Fine Pair of Chinese Elm Lattice Cabinets
Located in London, GB
China, Qing Dynasty, circa 1850.
A fine pair of mid nineteenth century elm wood latticed book
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Elm
$12,720 / set
Large Antique Display Cabinet / Library Tall Boy
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Handsome and huge rarely seen antique French two-part book cabinet. Four beautiful cabinet doors
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Rotary Bookcase, English, Revolving Library Cabinet, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Edwardian period, circa 1910.
A superb book cabinet of fine proportion, with beautiful colour and refined
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
George I Burr Walnut and Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in Nashville, TN
size, basically a book cabinet on a walnut chest Christies label in verso. Two keys. The glass is most
Category
1720s English George I Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Metal
20th Century British Colonial Bookcase with Bottom Storage
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressively-scaled book cabinet was made from solid Teak wood and dates to the 1940's. During
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Antique Book Cabinets
Materials
Teak
- 1
- ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique Book Cabinets", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Antique Book Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique book cabinets available for sale. The range of distinct antique book cabinets — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. Antique book cabinets have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Georgian antique book cabinets are consistently popular styles. Antique book cabinets have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Roycroft, Gillows of Lancaster
London and Globe Wernicke are consistently popular.
How Much are Antique Book Cabinets?
Antique book cabinets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,650, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $55,000.
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Antique Book Cabinets
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022For an item to be considered antique, it needs to be 100 years or older. It can be tricky to determine the age of a cabinet on your own. The best way to determine the value and age of your china cabinet is to work with a certified appraiser. You’ll find expertly vetted antique china cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021How much an antique china cabinet is worth depends on the style of the cabinet, age and condition. Any additional features/decorative touches might increase the worth of the cabinet. That is, a cabinet with hand painting or carving will cost more in general. Also, the older the cabinet, the more its value. An antique china cabinet can be purchased for $1500 onwards. Find a collection of antique china cabinets today on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How much an antique record player cabinet is worth depends on a variety of factors. The age, materials, maker and condition all impact value. If the record player remains inside the cabinet, and whether or not it is operational will also affect the price you can expect to receive for it. Having the cabinet evaluated by a certified appraiser is a simple way to find out how much your piece is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of record players.
Read More
37 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name
Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?
The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.
This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once
Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.
Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition
Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.
Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way
Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.
Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture
In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project
From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.
More Ways To Browse
August Ungethum
French Country Walnut Armoire
Revolving Book Stand
Spindle Bookcase
Wooden Chickens
Antique Liqueur Cabinet
Octagon Storage Table
Parkins And Gotto
Revolving Bookshelf
Sage Green Cabinet
Small Book Storage
Antique Revolving Bookshelf
Bookcase With Cabinet Bottom
Japanese Book Shelves
Paine Furniture Boston
Sideboards Leather Top
Antique Black Walnut Bedroom Set
Antique Bookcase Canada