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Cabinet in Carved Wood on a Floral Theme, Art Nouveau, France, circa 1905
By Atelier Gauthier Poinsignon, Camille Gauthier
Located in L
Etang, FR
Beautiful bookcase / display cabinet / small wardrobe / showcase.
In carved walnut and carved
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
Unusual Vintage Asian Themed Pair of Bookcases
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
great looking tall narrow pair of bookcases with antique chinese carved fragments....these would
Category
20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Wood
19th Century Spanish Style Two Doors Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This French 19th Century Spanish-Style Bookcase is made of solid walnut wood with original walnut
Category
Antique 1870s French Spanish Colonial Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Restored Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Indulge in the charm of vintage design with our expertly restored mid-century modern bookcase
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Painted Vintage Chinese Open Display Cabinet Bookcase/Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
and see them first!
A striking vintage architectural display cabinet/bookcase found in China
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookcases
Materials
Wood
French Oak Carved Bibliotheque
Located in New Orleans, LA
A large scale one piece French Oak Carved Bibliotheque with strategically placed deep carvings at
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Paint
1870s Antique Louis XVI Mahogany Bookcase with Brass Moldings and Glass Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
bookcase. Handcrafted from the finest mahogany wood, this piece has been lovingly restored by our expert
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Fantastic Carved Bibliotech / Cabinet / Book Case
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very nicely carved French Book Case / Bibliotech / Cabinet made about 200 years ago.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
19c Biblioteque Louis XIV Style
Located in New Orleans, LA
Biblioeque with hoofs.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Petit Painted Bookshelf
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great little faux marble painted shelf.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Wood
$2,400
Gustavian Style Library
Located in Sheffield, MA
Two part Swedish library in the Gustavian style, circa 1880. The top section features lambs-tongue molding under the cornice and three adjustable shelves. The lower section has a fit...
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
$7,600
Early Period Gustavian Cabinet with Glass Library
Located in Sheffield, MA
Early Gustavian library cabinet in two sections, Sweden circa 1790. Excellent original condition with no repairs. Worn gray painted exterior with pale blue inside the upper library s...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Bookcases
Materials
Wood
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Regency Custom Painted Breakfront, Shell Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century Italian neoclassical Regency custom painted breakfront with chicken wire and shell motif
Two pieces
Widest and deepest parts at crown (at the top)
Measures: Overall: ...
Category
20th Century Italian Regency Bookcases
Materials
Wire
Mid-Century Danish Modern Wall Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary Mid-Century Danish modern bookcase hand-crafted out of walnut wood, fully restored
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Plywood, Lacquer
1960s Danish Modern Mahogany Bookshelf: Restored Mid-Century Wall Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the world of mid-century modern design with our circa 1960s Danish modern bookshelf meticulously handcrafted from mahogany and in superb condition. This piece has been comp...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
19thc Italian Hand Carved Bookcase Commode
Located in Pasadena, CA
19thc Italian Hand Carved Bookcase Commode. The shelves are adjustable within the top half. The
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Bibliotheque or Bookcase in French Oak; Circa 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
From the region of Alsace with restrained carvings. Lovely patina and original finish.
Established in 1979, Joyce Horn Antiques, ltd. continues its 36 year tradition of being a fa...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Pair of Outstanding Bookcases, Carved and Patinated Wood, Sweden 18th Century
Located in Ramatuelle, IDF
Pair of very large bookcases made of carved and patinated wood. Molded basement, carved pilasters
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Bookcases
Regency Style Carved Mahogany and Giltwood Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
Regency style carved mahogany and giltwood bookcase, fitted with four 22.5 inch x 8-inch shelves
Category
Early 20th Century English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Giltwood
Carved Oak Bookcase with Lions and Dragons
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This stunning bookcase is made of lovely oak and features finely crafted hand carved lions and
Category
Vintage 1920s American Gothic Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century Solid Teak Wood Bookcase with Solid Ornate Carved Columns
Located in Houston, TX
This is a massive open bookcase made from seasoned solid teak wood. It has five shelves. The two
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian British Colonial Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Italian Baroque Carved Wood Etagere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large 1970s four-tier etagere or bookshelf is made of solid wood and is recently painted in a
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chinese Elm Wood Bookcase: A Statement of Timeless Craftsmanship
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Revel in the timeless beauty of our vintage Chinese bookcase, a testament to enduring artistry from
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinese Export Bookcases
Materials
Brass
English Pine Bookcase
Located in Wilson, NC
English pine bookcase, with multi piece architectural cornice, Corinthian style capitals above
Category
Vintage 1980s English Bookcases
Materials
Brass
$11,000
French Empire Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This French Empire style bookcase is fully restored, made out of mahogany wood, and has been
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Brass
$6,565
French Renaissance Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ebonized French 19th-century renaissance style bookcase has been professionally restored, has
Category
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Bookcases
Materials
Brass
$12,875
Antique Empire Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary antique empire bookcase in great condition completed and restored by our
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Brass
$4,113
20th Century Renaissance Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
bookcase features finely hand-carved details throughout the entire piece, four carved columns, all doors
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Iron
Antique Louis Philippe Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This French 19th century Louis Philippe bookcase has been restored and is made from walnut wood
Category
Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Materials
Brass
19th Century Painted Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-carved details throughout the entire piece. The bookcase is newly painted in a pale blue and off-white
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Materials
Brass
19th Century Empire Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Late 19th century French Empire Style Bookcase is made out of mahogany wood with a newly
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary french art-deco bookcase in great condition and fully restored by our expert
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Macassar, Lacquer, Walnut
$6,371
Antique Louis XVI Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary 19th-century bookcase hand-crafted out of rosewood has been professionally
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Mahogany, Rosewood, Lacquer
French 19th Century Empire Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This French 19th century Empire bookcase has been completed restored, is made out of walnut wood
Category
Antique 1870s French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Sculptural Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary mid-century shelf unit crafted out of a wood & gesso combination and has been
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint, Glass
Mid-Century Walnut Open Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage mid-century modern bookcase is crafted out of walnut wood and has been professionally
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Mid-Century Walnut Open Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary vintage mid-century modern bookcase is crafted out of walnut wood and has been
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Mid-Century Walnut Open Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage mid-century modern bookcase is crafted out of walnut wood and has been professionally
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
1930s Solid Teak Wood Children Bookcase from a Montessorie School in Darjeeling
Located in Houston, TX
This heavily carved solid teak wood children bookcase comes from a Montssorie school in the hill
Category
Vintage 1930s Indian Anglo Raj Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Bookcase by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mid-Century Modern bookcase by Baker is in good condition and has its original orange painted
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Maple
Antique French Ebonized Louis XVI Style Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1890s French Louis XVI style bookcase is made of mahogany wood in a rich black color from an
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Materials
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th-century French Louis XVI style bookcase is made out of mahogany wood and has been stained
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
Late 18th Century French Empire Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This French late 18th century double door bookcase is made out of mahogany wood newly stained in an
Category
Antique 1790s French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Early 19th Century Empire Style Matching Bookcases
Located in Pataskala, OH
Imposing elegance for the estate office. Rare to find such a quality matched pair of bookcases from
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Style Bookcase, circa 1880s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1880s French Louis XV style rosewood bookcase with original mahogany and black color
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Mahogany, Rosewood
French 19th Century Single Door Bamboo Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1850s French one door bamboo bookcase is made out of birch, bamboo, and oak wood combination
Category
Antique 1850s French Neoclassical Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Glass, Wood, Birch, Oak
English 19th Century Four Doors Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
detailed floral inlaid design along the top, doors, and sides of the piece. This mahogany wood bookcase has
Category
Antique 1870s English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Mahogany
Antique Gustavian Style Open Bookcase Cabinet, Mid-19th Century
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Small open bookcase with two-drawers and three-shelves in the Gustavian style. This piece is in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
English Regency Style Mahogany Finish Two Doors Bookcase, circa 1840
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This circa 1840s English mahogany wood Regency style two doors bookcase is a beautiful piece that
Category
Antique 1840s English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Iron
French Empire Bookcase: A Symphony of Mahogany, Brass, and Glass Elegance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
showcasing collectibles. Resting on six carved tapered legs with elegant brass claw feet, the bookcase
Category
Vintage 1910s French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Gothic Revival Clergy Entrance Cabinet
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this stunning Gothic Revival cabinet. Starting at the bottom with a spilt glass front cabinet. From there it has a spot that you would keep a sign-in book or something simil...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern 1960s Rosewood Bookshelf: Vintage Elegance Meets Modern Function
Located in Los Angeles, CA
but also ensures the wood remains protected and vibrant. As practical as it is stylish, this bookshelf
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Rosewood, Lacquer
Vintage Bamboo Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage bamboo small bookshelf is in good condition beautifully crafted out of wood with a
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer
$1,256
19th Century French Bamboo Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful 1890s display cabinet with real bamboo and wood finished in a rich maple color
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Other Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
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Carved Wood Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal carved wood bookcase for your home. A carved wood bookcase — often made from wood, glass and metal — can elevate any home. Find 136 options for an antique or vintage carved wood bookcase now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the carved wood bookcase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right carved wood bookcase, those designed in Arts and Crafts, Neoclassical and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made carved wood bookcase has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Globe Wernicke, Amorph Inc. and GUNN are consistently popular.
How Much is a Carved Wood Bookcase?
The average selling price for a carved wood bookcase at 1stDibs is $4,238, while they’re typically $425 on the low end and $38,774 for the highest priced.
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 Carved Wood Bookcase
- 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.
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
- What is Jepara wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- What is a Paete wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- What is Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
- What is carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.
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