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Storage File Cabinet from Lawyer s Barrister Bookcase of Steel with Glass Doors
Located in Madison, WI
Storage file cabinet from lawyer's barrister. Painted steel with four shelves behind glass door
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Huge George III Style Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, c. 1860
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Classic and very large example of the best Chippendale style breakfront bookcase. The quality of
Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Cabinets

Materials

Metal

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Bookcase Black Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of bookcase black glass for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and wood. There are 87 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of bookcase black glass you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of bookcase black glass — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of bookcase black glass, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of bookcase black glass that is appealing in its simplicity, but Giuseppe Bavuso, Rimadesio and Shaw Walker produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Bookcase Black Glass?

Prices for a piece of bookcase black glass start at $227 and top out at $70,000 with the average selling for $4,680.

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 Bookcase Black Glass
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Black glass is a color of glass achieved by adding manganese to the glass batch. Although named black glass, when held to light, black glass is more of a reddish-purple.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to tell if your glass is black amethyst is to hold it up to the light. Black amethyst will appear black until light hits it, and then it will appear as dark purple. You’ll find a large collection of amethysts from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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