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Revolving Bookcase by Mackintosh Charles Rennie Mackintosh
By Cassina, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in London, GB
style and the honest simplicity of the English Arts & Crafts movement.
This revolving bookcase was
Category
Early 1900s European Arts and Crafts Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique English Victorian Mahogany Three-Door Bookcase
Located in Glasgow, GB
An attractive Victorian mahogany bookcase dating to circa 1870, with a rounded moulded cornice
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Brass
Fantastic 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Richmond, VA
Stunning 18th century George III breakfront bookcase with figured mahogany, paneled doors on base
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century Bleached Oak Bookcases
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of bleached oak bookcases stand at 8.5 feet tall and make a huge impact together. The
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19th Century French Other Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Metal
$27,500 / set
Antique Glazed Bookcase, Victorian Walnut, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Displaying excellent proportion, this is an antique glazed bookcase dating to the late Victorian
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Neoclassical Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XVI bookcase features classical motifs revived once again during the
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1870s French Louis XVI Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Walnut
19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning early 19th century, George III - Regency period solid mahogany secretaire bookcase. Well
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Bookcase, Glazed, Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large, glazed, antique bookcase dating to the Edwardian era, circa 1910.
Polished
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
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
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Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Brass
Mid 19th century carved mahogany Danish bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare Danish carved mahogany bookcase circa 1840.
2 part bookcase. Top section with hidden drawer
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
French 19th Century Empire Style Petite Bookcase
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome petite Empire style bookcase from France, circa 1850. Crafted from warm and patinated
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of 19th Century English Satinwood Library Bookcases
Located in London, GB
This truly stunning pair of mid-19th century. English bookcases are designed from satinwood, with
Category
Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Satinwood
18th Century French Bookcase made of Oak
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Antique French bookcase from the 18th century. Handcrafted from oak with wooden dowels.
Four large
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Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Brass
Black Pine Bookcase Display Cabinet, circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
Black painted pine bookcase with crown molding and fluted side column accents.
Restored, later
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paint
A George III Style Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The Greek key molded cornice above three astragal glazed doors, the lower section with three panelled doors, the central door enclosing a pair of felt-lined drawers for cutlery, rais...
Category
19th Century English Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
Swedish 19th century flame mahogany breakfront bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century Scandinavian empire flame mahogany breakfront bookcase circa 1820.
Stunning
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Oak Dutch Art Nouveau Bookcase with Impressive Inlay
By Chris Wegerif
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wegerif.
The doors have original brown glass.
Four original solid oak adjustable shelves.
Bookcase can
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Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Brass
Antique Metal Barrister Bookcases by Shaw Walker, Pair
By Shaw Walker
Located in South Bend, IN
, three glass front cases, and the top. The bookcases came from the offices of the Otis Elevator Company
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Metal
19th Century Liegeoise Step-Front Bookcase, Vitrine
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Liegeoise step-front bookcase ~ vitrine features glorious bas relief carvings across
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Late 19th Century Belgian Louis XIV Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Oak
Oversized Antique Gothic Flame Mahogany Bookcase, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A large antique Gothic bookcase offers flame mahogany construction with three glass doors having
Category
19th Century American Gothic Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Antique English William IV Mahogany Cylinder Bookcase
Located in Glasgow, GB
A super William IV/early Victorian cylinder bookcase in beautifully figured flame mahogany, with a
Category
1830s English William IV Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Brass
Louis Philippe French Walnut Bookcase, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The French Louis Philippe walnut bookcase with 4 glass paneled doors above 4 cabinet doors below.
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Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Antique French Empire Mahogany Bookcase With Mounted Ormolu
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique French Empire bookcase or display cabinet
In the manner of Herter Brothers
Category
19th Century American Empire Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Brass
Large Early 20th Century Louis XVI Style Bookcase
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Bookcase or library in the Louis XVI style from around 1900. Solidly made of oak wood, with floral
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Oak
Globe Wernicke Quartersawn Oak Mission Stacking Barrister Bookcase w Drawer
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 5 piece Globe Wernicke library lawyer barrister bookshelf / bookcase. Made of quartersawn
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Oak
18th Century English George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Late 18th Century English George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase with 4 Glass Cabinet Doors
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
English 19th Century Bookcase Composed of Two Parts
Located in New York, NY
In 19th Century Neoclassical style this large, contemporary bookcase is topped with Corinthian
Category
19th Century English Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Oak
Lawyers Stacking Bookcase by The Globe-Wernicke Company
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Fulton, CA
bookcase made by The Globe-Wernicke Company, early 1900's. Consists of 5 pieces, three glass cases, base
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Oak
19th C French Two Door Mahogany Display Bookcase
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1870s French display bookcase made of mahogany with two locking glass front doors that have
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Matched Pair of Large Six Section Stacking Bookcases
Located in Petaluma, CA
These bookcases are normally referred to as lawyer bookcases, although in the original catalogues
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Brass
Italian Carved Walnut Cherub Lions Bookcase China Cabinet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a wonderful carved walnut bookcase from Italy. Look at the incredible carving and quality
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Italian Carved Walnut Cherub Lions Bookcase China Cabinet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a wonderful carved walnut bookcase from Italy. Look at the incredible carving and quality
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Italian Carved Walnut Cherub Lions Bookcase China Cabinet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a wonderful carved walnut bookcase from Italy. Look at the incredible carving and quality
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Narrow Pine Bookcase Display Cabinet, Denmark circa 1900
Located in Round Top, TX
Narrow pine display cabinet or bookcase with fluted side trim, bun feet and finials forming crown
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Country Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Pine
Antique Victorian Quarter Sawn Oak Bookcase, Circa 1880s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Victorian bookcase
USA, Circa 1880s
Carved quarter sawn oak, with
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Oak
Art Deco Bookcase Round Display Cabinet Period 1920s
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Absolutely classic art deco period bookcase
Classic design with round front and clean symmetry to
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Glass
Antique Chippendale Carved Mahogany Triple Bookcase, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Chippendale style triple bookcase cabinet
USA, Circa 1900
Carved mahogany
Category
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Globe Wernicke Antique Arts
Crafts Oak Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts four-stack barrister bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
USA, Circa 1920s
Category
1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Brass
Large Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Bookcase, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdam School large bookcase.
Striking Dutch design from the
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Oak
Early 19th Century carved mahogany bureau bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century carved mahogany bureau bookcase circa 1820
We believe this piece to be English
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Early 19th century carved mahogany bureau bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century carved mahogany bureau bookcase circa 1820
We believe this piece to be English
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Antique American Empire Mahogany Triple Bookcase, circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Empire carved mahogany glass front triple bookcase
USA, circa 1900
Category
Early 20th Century American American Empire Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
English Standing Bookcase of Mahogany with Glazed Doors
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English standing bookcase of mahogany featuring a moulded top over two framed glass doors
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Bookcase, Circa 1860s
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding antique Eastlake Victorian bookcase cabinet
In the manner of Herter Brothers
USA
Category
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Brass
Monumental Globe Wernicke Oak Bookcase, Cincinnati, 18 Pieces
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental globe Wernicke oak bookcase, 18 pieces. Amazing lineup of globe Wernicke bookcase
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Metal
19th C 4 Door Breakfront English Oak Bookcase
Located in London, GB
This magnificent and substantially sized English oak bookcase features linen fold carving and acorn
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Period George III Mahogany Two Section Bookcase
Located in London, GB
This very imposing antique George III bookcase from the 1790s period has quite an unusual and rare
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1790s British George III Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Eastlake Double Door Walnut Bookcase, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Eastlake enclosed bookcase offers walnut construction with upper gallery having spindle
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Late 19th Century American Eastlake Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Bookcase, Circa 1880s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Eastlake Victorian bookcase
USA, Circa 1880s
Carved solid walnut, with
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Walnut, Burl
19th Century Country French Pine Farmhouse Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic 19th century country French farmhouse bookcase cabinet constructed from pine. The large two
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Brass
Burr Walnut Two-Door Bookcase on Shaped Stand
Located in Benington, Herts
A super quality burr walnut two door bookcase on shaped stand, circa 1900. With a beautiful
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Art Deco Bookcase Round Display Cabinet Period 1920s
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Absolutely classic art deco period bookcase
Classic design with round front and clean symmetry to
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Wood
Large Mahogany Bookcase Display Cabinet, Denmark circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Large 6.5' tall/8.5' wide mahogany wood bookcase display or large display cabinet.
Entire cabinet
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Late 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Antique French Bookcase in the Manner of Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Austin, TX
French Louis XVI style bookcase in ebonized and French polished mahogany. Beveled glass-front door
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1920s French Louis XVI Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Double Sided Bookcase
Located in Buchanan, NY
French 19th C. bookcase with large glass doors
Category
19th Century French Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Mahogany
George III period Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase, c. 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
-figured exterior Mahogany veneer. The upper bookcase with a glazed front of 60 shaped panes of glass
Category
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Glass Bookcase
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Pine
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Antique Glass Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic antique glass bookcase available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, glass and metal, every antique glass bookcase was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique glass bookcase, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique glass bookcase made by Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique glass bookcase over the years, but those crafted by Globe Wernicke, GUNN and Minty of Oxford are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Glass Bookcase?
An antique glass bookcase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,887, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $398,500.
Finding the Right Bookcases for You
Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, an antique bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover.
As long as curious people have collected stories, we have needed a place to stow them away and preserve them. When auction houses and book dealers proliferated by the late 17th century, the bibliophile was born. And, of course, as with any treasured decorative objects or collectibles, a book lover’s volumes were suddenly worthy of a luxurious display — enter the bookcase.
Americans of means during the 19th century took to amassing art as well as rare books, and bookcases of the era — rife with hand-carved decorative accents and architectural motifs — were ideal for displaying their handsome leather-bound wares.
Although our favorite titles may change over the years, the functionality and beauty of their home within our home is timeless. Even those who don’t covet the perfect home library can benefit from an attractive display case, as bookcases can easily double as charming étagères.
Contemporary and customizable options make it easier for you to find the perfect bookcase for your style and stacks. If you don’t wish to fill your storage piece so that your collection is snug within its confines, incorporate extra space to allow for additional displays and decorative objects. And by introducing a striking dark wood Art Deco bookcase or low-profile mid-century modern design by Paul McCobb into your living room, your signed first editions won’t be the only items making a statement.
Find barrister bookcases, Globe Wernicke bookcases, bookcases with doors and other vintage and antique bookcases on 1stDibs now.
Questions About Antique Glass Bookcase
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A bookcase with glass doors is also called a barrister bookcase. Designed in a cabinet style, these bookcases’ glass doors protect books and collectibles from gathering dust and allow guests to peruse your treasured volumes. The name “barrister” owes to the legal profession — barristers are experts in case law in England and traditionally required numerous law books for reference purposes to travel from chamber to chamber, and the sturdy and portable cabinets that were used to do so earned this nickname. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary bookcases from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is antique mercury glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Mercury glass, often known as "silvered glass," is an antique decorative art glass made by glassmakers in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), England and America from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. These are blown glass artworks with hollow interiors, the majority of which are double-walled.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025There are many famous antique glass companies. Some examples include Baccarat, Barovier, Christofle, Emile Galle, Lalique, La Rochere, Mappin Webb, Muller Frères and Moser. To be considered antique, glassware must be at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique glass.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique piece of stained glass could range in price from $2,000 to $100,000 depending on the style, its condition and much more. It is used in making decorative windows and other objects through which light passes. Find a collection of vintage antique stained glass on 1stDibs.
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