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19th Century English George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with Dome Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th Century English George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with Dome Top, secretary drawer
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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
19th Century English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with Splay Feet
String Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with Splay Feet & String Inlay
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Secretary Bookcase in Mahogany with Flat Cornice Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Secretary Bookcase in Mahogany with Flat Cornice Top, Inlay & Splayed Legs
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Stickley American Colonial Cherry Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 1960s
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century early American style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase
Category
Vintage 1960s American American Colonial Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Period George III Secretary Bookcase of Mahogany
Located in Dallas, TX
An 18th century George III period mahogany secretary bookcase, with glass paned doors above which
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Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Arts
Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase with Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts stacking barrister bookcase with fall front secretary desk
By
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Secretary Desk with Bookcase
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Horner School Oak Two-Door Secretary, Bookcase with Desk, C1920
By R.J. Horner
Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
secretary in the manner of Horner offers quarter sawn oak construction with double door bookcase having
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Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Glass
English George III Mahogany Antique Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A superbly crafted and designed piece, this fine secretary desk is a rare survivor with nearly
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Arts
Crafts Oak Barrister Bookcase with Drop Front Secretary Desk, circa 1920s
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts barrister bookcase with fall front secretary desk
Recently
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Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Sheraton Style Mahogany Inlaid Secretary Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Sheraton Style Mahogany Inlaid Secretary Bookcase with Arched Cornice, Shaped
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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English George IV Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Bookcase/Secretary
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Bookcase/Secretary with gorgeous fitted interior having "secret" document slides on either side
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Antique 1820s English Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Brass
English Bench-Made Inlaid Burr Elm Chippendale Style Bureau Bookcase/ Secretary
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Exceptional quality English bench-made inlaid burr elm Chippendale style bureau bookcase/ secretary
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Elm
TAPP CABINET WITH BOOKSHELVES AND SECRETARY
Located in New York, NY
Combined bookcase, cabinet and secretary in burlwood and painted green wood by Johan Tapp. The four
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Vintage 1940s American Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Antique Skandia Furniture Co. Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet
By Skandia Furniture 1
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Late Victorian side by side secretary desk and curio bookcase by Skandia Furniture Company
Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
18th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish Gustavian period painted secretary richly carved with reeded details. The desk surface
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases
18th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
This is an exquisite Swedish Gustavian period painted secretary with library and original brass
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases
Antique Figural Carved Flame Mahogany Side By Side Secretary with Mirror C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Carved Flame Mahogany Side By Side Secretary with Mirror C1890
Measures - 73.5"H x 43"W x 14"D
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Antique Late 19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Mid Century Bookcase/Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage walnut bookcase with drop down secretary and storage below. Please confirm item location
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Globe Wernicke Arts
Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase With Drop Front Desk
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts stacking barrister bookcase with fall front secretary desk
By
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Room Divider Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s vintage walnut room divider/open bookcase with drop down secretary and cabinet storage
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Baker Furniture Style English Georgian Breakfront Bookcase Cabin
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding English Georgian or Chippendale style monumental breakfront bookcase cabinet with
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Vintage 1980s English Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
George II Mahogany Bureau Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Lymington, GB
A very impressive mahogany bureau cabinet / bookcase / secretary*, with secret compartments. In the
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Antique 18th Century English George II Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding English Georgian or Chippendale style monumental breakfront bookcase cabinet with
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Vintage 1980s English Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Style English Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding English Georgian or Chippendale style monumental breakfront bookcase cabinet with
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Vintage 1980s English Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
A Large George III Mahogany Butler
s Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Large George III mahogany breakfront Butler's Secretary Bookcase with gothic motifs and mullioned
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases
Baker Furniture Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase cabinet with drop front secretary desk
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Vintage 1960s American Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Charak Furniture Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase
By Charak Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase cabinet with secretary desk
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Vintage 1940s American Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
American Hepplewhite Secretary with Bookcase, Boston, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American Hepplewhite mahogany and satinwood fall front secretary bookcase with upper adjustable
Category
Antique 1850s American Hepplewhite Secretaires
Solid Oak Victorian Secretary Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An American, solid carved, quarter-sawn oak, Victoriana secretary with bookcase and drawers, circa
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
19th Century Empire Mahogany Bureau Secretary with Bookcase
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very fine empire secretary in West Indies mahogany, also known as Cuban mahogany, considered to
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Edwardian Cylinder Desk Bookcase / Secretary
Located in Woodbury, CT
Inlaid Edwardian mahogany cylinder desk bookcase/secretary inlaid with satinwood, ebony and boxwood
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Secretaires
Materials
Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with Inlay
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
English Mahogany Secretary with Blind Door Bookcase. Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English Mahogany secretary with bookcase. Secretary has intricately carved upper case flanking
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Antique 1770s English George III Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Mahogany American Empire Secretary with Bookcase
Located in Nashville, TN
Early 19th century American Empire secretary with bookcase Circa 1840
Highly polished flamed
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Antique 1840s American American Empire Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
1930s Georgian Style Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk with Bookcase
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1930s Georgian style painted chinoiserie secretary desk with open bookcase top. It is
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Georgian Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Mahogany Secretary Mullioned Bookcase with Tambour Doors c1800
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique secretary offers mahogany construction with upper bookcase having double mullioned glass
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Trosby Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet With Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style monumental breakfront bookcase cabinet with drop front
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Charleston Mahogany Fall Front Secretary With Bookcase. Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Charleston mahogany fall front secretary bookcase crowned with an inlaid oval string decorative
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Secretaires
Kittinger Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet with Secretary Desk
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian style lighted breakfront bookcase cabinet with drop front secretary desk
Category
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Cabinets
Materials
Brass
18th Century English Secretary Bookcase with Later Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Charlottesville, VA
An 18th century English secretary bookcase with later Chinoiserie decoration in gilt and polychrome
Category
Antique 18th Century British Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Paint
English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with Glass Doors, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
English mahogany secretary bookcase with glass doors over a pull out desk and four drawers, 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Secretaires
English Mahogany Fall Front Secretary With Bookcase. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany fall front secretary with floral carved broken pediment, flanking upper glass
Category
Antique 1780s British George III Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
18th Century English Satinwood Secretary Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century English Satinwood Secretary Bookcase with Burl Panels & Bone Turning
Category
Antique 18th Century English Secretaires
Materials
Satinwood
Period Georgian Slant Front Secretary Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
Period George III Slant Front Secretary Bookcase with Architectural Pedimented Top Cornice and
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
English Slant Front Bureau Bookcase / Secretary
Located in Woodbury, CT
This English oak slant front bureau bookcase / secretary with mahogany crossbanding and dentil
Category
Antique 18th Century British George III Secretaires
Materials
Oak
George III Parcel-Gilt Secretary Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Elegant Georgian style antiqued grey painted and gilt highlighted secretary bookcase with classical
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English George III Secretaires
Materials
Wood
$10,270 / item
George III English Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English figured mahogany secretary bookcase with moulded cornice, glazed doors with arched sash
Category
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Walnut Slant Front Bureau Bookcase / Secretary
Located in Woodbury, CT
This Queen Anne style bureau bookcase / secretary with mirror doors was reproduced sometime in the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Danish Modern Børge Mogensen Teak Secretary Desk with Bookcase
By Børge Mogensen
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a truly stunning Danish modern design with ultimate versatility. A nice balance of open storage with the narrowing top section with two adjustable shelves with angled front e...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with Brass Knobs
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Secretary Bookcase with Brass Knobs
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
English Chippendale Mahogany Slant Top Secretary with Bookcase, Circa 1765
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany secretary bookcase with broken pediment cornice, intricately carved
Category
Antique 1760s English Chippendale Secretaires
Materials
Brass
English Regency Mahogany Fall Front Secretary With Bookcase. Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency mahogany fall front secretary bookcase with dental molding, adjustable interior
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Secretaires
Antique Victorian Oak
Walnut Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian secretary features oak construction with walnut paneling throughout and has
Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Secretaires
Materials
Oak, Walnut
American Mahogany and Stenciled Secretary with Bookcase. NY Circa 1825
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany stenciled and painted foliage secretary bookcase with fitted inlaid birds eye
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Secretaires
Georgian Burled Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By National Mt. Airy
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Desks
Materials
Brass
Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet With Secretary Desk
By Vanleigh Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet with drop front
Category
Vintage 1930s American Georgian Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bookcase with secretary for your home. A bookcase with secretary — often made from wood, mahogany and glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a bookcase with secretary — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A bookcase with secretary made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one bookcase with secretary that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Bevan Funnell Ltd. and Ethan Allen produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Bookcase With Secretary?
A bookcase with secretary can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $8,807, while the lowest priced sells for $1,250 and the highest can go for as much as $85,000.
Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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 Bookcase With Secretary
- What is a Larkin secretary?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Larkin secretary is a type of wooden case good produced by the Larkin Company, which opened in 1875 in Buffalo, New York. The furniture featured a pull-down writing surface and upper and lower shelves. Some also had side storage cabinets and drawers. You'll find a variety of vintage and antique secretaries on 1stDibs.
- What is a barrister bookcase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Barrister bookcases are made up of several distinct book shelf units which combine together to form the cabinet. This can be beneficial when moving, as the books can remain within the shelves and each shelf can move separately.
- What is a breakfront bookcase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A breakfront bookcase is usually a large wooden bookcase that houses either books or dishes. They’re similar in appearance to hutches in that they have glass-fronted shelving on the top and cabinets on the bottom.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To date an antique secretary desk, start by determining the type of hinge used to secure the writing surface. Consult an authoritative resource to find out which furniture makers worked with that type of hinge. You can also look for the name of the manufacturer on the back or bottom of the piece. Find a range of expertly vetted antique secretaries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Secretary desks originated in the early 18th century. They were typically used by secretaries and clerks and featured plenty of compacted drawers for stationary storage. On 1stDibs, find a collection of secretary desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A secretary desk is called by its name because of its original function. When the desks first emerged in 19th-century France, the secretaries of estates used them to conduct business. Once they finished paying bills and reconciling accounts, they could raise the hinged writing surface and close the desk. Secretary desks are the workstations of choice in many busy households, especially those with spaces pulling double duty as offices by day and living rooms, dining rooms or bedrooms at night. On 1stDibs, shop an array of secretary desks.
- How does a secretary desk work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A secretary desk works with the help of hinges that secure the writing surface to the rest of the piece. To use one, you simply pull down on the wooden door to open the hinge and lower the writing surface. Return the desk to its closed position by lifting the writing surface up. You'll find a selection of secretary desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Yes, there can be a difference between a bookshelf and a bookcase. Although many people use the words to describe any piece of furniture with shelves for books, some manufacturers call pieces with doors bookcases and pieces without doors bookshelves. Find a variety of bookcases and bookshelves on 1stDibs.
- What are IKEA bookcases called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024What IKEA bookcases are called varies. However, the Swedish furniture company is best known for its Billy bookcase, which debuted in 1979 and got its name from Billy Liljedahl, who served as IKEA's advertising manager at the time. Other IKEA bookcases include the Hemnes, the Brimnes and the Gersby. Explore a variety of IKEA furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The term barrister bookcase means a piece of storage furniture primarily used during the 17th and 18th centuries. Also called lawyer's bookcases, the furnishings featured wood construction and glass-paneled doors. At the time the bookcases were most popular, books were expensive luxury goods. The glass doors helped to protect them from light and dust. Shop a collection of barrister bookcases on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A bookcase with doors is also called a bookshelf, a bookstand, a cupboard or a bookrack. It is a close-sided unit that encases books and is designed to sit on the floor. On 1stDibs find a wide variety of antique, new and vintage bookcases today.
- Can I put wheels on a bookcase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, you can generally put wheels on a bookcase. However, the wheels that you choose must be strong enough to support both the weight of the bookcase and the total weight of all the books you intend to store on it. As a result, industrial-strength metal casters are usually the best option for the job. You'll find a large collection of bookcases on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021An ideal bookcase depth is usually between 10 and 12 inches. Shelf spacing can range from 7 to 15 inches for bookshelves, with 8 to 12 inches being the most typical. Because compact bookcases are designed for lesser volumes and libraries, they will be shallower. A small bookcase's depth is usually around 6 inches. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage bookcases.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The main difference between an étagère and a bookcase is the design. Both types of furniture have shelves. However, an étagère usually has an open back, while most bookcases have enclosed backs. Shop a range of bookcases and étagères on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify a Globe-Wernicke bookcase, look for a marking. Bookcases manufactured prior to 1899 will usually have the maker's name stenciled on a slat, along with a patent number or other information. Furniture made during the 20th century and beyond is typically identifiable by a paper label. Often, the label also includes a grade, size or pattern number for the bookcase. You can find pictures of Globe-Wernicke stencils and labels and patent, grade, size and pattern number reference guides on trusted online resources to assist you with the identification process. For more help with the process, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Globe-Wernicke bookcases.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify your Globe-Wernicke bookcase, search the piece for a marking. On pieces produced before 1899, you will usually find stenciled markings on a slat, while later ones will have a label. Older bookcases will frequently list identifying information, such as a patent number, which you can cross-reference with information found on trusted online resources. Newer furnishings will often display the grade and size or grade and pattern, providing you with all the information required for making an identification. If you can't find a marking on your piece, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a wide variety of Globe-Wernicke bookcases on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best wood used for building a bookcase is plywood made from hardwood. It is easily available and comes in many types. Laminated panels that can be glued together are also a great option for a bookcase. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique, new and vintage wooden bookcases.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A few companies made barrister bookcases, including the F. E. Hale Manufacturing Company, Globe Wernicke, Grand Rapids Furniture Company, Gunn Furniture Company and the John Danner Company. Barrister bookcases are bookcases with solid backs and removable shelving units that get stacked inside. Doors that open outward and slide away under the shelf enclose each unit. On 1stDibs, shop a range of barrister bookcases.
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