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Early American Bookcase

Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Double Door Bookcase Early 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Double Door Bookcase Early 20thC Measures - 52.75" x 54" x
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Early 20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Double Door Bookcase Early 20thC
Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Double Door Bookcase Early 20thC
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
H 52.75 in W 54 in D 15.25 in
Early 1900s Globe Wernicke Four Tier Glazed Sectional Barrister s Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Globe Wernicke four tier glazed sectional / modular / barrister's bookcase 1920s Comes apart in
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Brass

R. J. Horner Style American Empire Carved Oak Glass Front Triple Bookcase
By R.J. Horner Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique American Empire or late Victorian triple bookcase In the manner of R.J. Horner
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Charles P. Limbert Co. Arts Crafts American Two-Door Bookcase, circa 1910
By Charles Limbert
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An Arts & Crafts antique Oak Bookcase/ Vitrine Cabinet with two glazed doors that reveal 3
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique American Victorian Oak Stepback Hutch Display China Cabinet Bookcase 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Victorian stepback hutch. Features a naturally weathered, distressed and paneled oak frame. The upper hutch has semi-arched doors with applied carved foliate and opens t...
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Bookcases

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Oak

Early 20th Century American George II Style Breakfront China Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine quality American made George II style bookcase, breakfront, china cabinet in mahongay with
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Early 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases

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Glass, Boxwood, Mahogany

Antique 5 Stack Barrister Bookcase by Lindstrom
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique five stack barrister bookcase features hard wood construction, oak veneer with
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique 5 Stack Barrister Bookcase by Lindstrom
Antique 5 Stack Barrister Bookcase by Lindstrom
$1,850
H 77 in W 33.75 in D 11 in
American Country Style Stained Pine Bookshelf
Located in Queens, NY
American Country-style stained pine two-tier bookshelf. Antique condition.
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Bookcases

Materials

Pine

American Country Style Stained Pine Bookshelf
American Country Style Stained Pine Bookshelf
$550
H 31.5 in W 40 in D 13.25 in
Antique Globe Wernicke Four Section Glazed Stacking Barrister s Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Antique Globe Wernicke Four Section Iron Banded Glazed Stacking Barrister's Bookcase 1920s &
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Globe Wernicke Four Section Glazed Stacking Barrister
s Bookcase
Antique Globe Wernicke Four Section Glazed Stacking Barrister
s Bookcase
$3,176 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 63.78 in W 33.86 in D 11.42 in
Antique Globe Wernicke Four Tier Glazed Sectional Barrister s Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Globe Wernicke four tier glazed sectional / modular / barrister's bookcase 1920s Comes apart in
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Bookcases

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Brass

Antique Globe Wernicke Four Tier Glazed Sectional Barrister
s Bookcase
Antique Globe Wernicke Four Tier Glazed Sectional Barrister
s Bookcase
$3,395 Sale Price
20% Off
H 65.12 in W 34.02 in D 14.18 in
Antique Oak Side by Side with Bookcase Drop Front Writing Desk
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique bookcase and writing desk side by side features hardwood construction, original oak
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Bookcases

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Oak

SUPERB Antique "Stick Ball" American Small OAK Cabinet - W5005 SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
SUPERB Antique "Stick & Ball" American Small Cabinet This is the most magnificent antique American
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

SUPERB Antique "Stick 
Ball" American Small OAK Cabinet - W5005         SALE
SUPERB Antique "Stick 
Ball" American Small OAK Cabinet - W5005         SALE
$1,160 Sale Price
60% Off
H 48 in W 19 in D 14.5 in
Jasper Early American Colonial Style Petite Maple Secretary Desk Bookcase 72"
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
A Petite Secretary Desk & Bookcase by Jasper Cabinet Company of Indiana. Circa 1980s. Features a
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Vintage 1980s American American Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Maple

Early American Solid Maple and Birch Drop Front Secretary With Bookcase Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful American Colonial or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and
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Vintage 1970s American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique American Federal Flame Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
A fine and impressive antique early 19th century Federal Period flame Mahogany secretary and
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Antique Early 19th Century Federal Secretaires

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Glass, Mahogany

American Empire Revival and Arts Crafts Triple Bookcase / Display Cabinet
By Berkey Gay Furniture, R.J. Horner Co., Tobey
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
An outstanding antique American Empire Revival and Arts & Crafts triple narrow bookcase cabinet
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique Federal American Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
A fine and impressive Federal Period Mahogany secretary and bookcase, circa 1830s. The bookcase
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk Bookcase Bookshelf Console 65"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Early American style secretary desk / bookcase / writing bureau / larkin / chalet . Made
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Early 20th Century American Colonial Secretaires

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Oak

19th Century American Empire Secretary Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable, and strong early 19th century American Empire secretary bookcase of grand
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Antique 1830s American American Empire Secretaires

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Mahogany

19th Century American Empire Secretary Cabinet
19th Century American Empire Secretary Cabinet
$12,500
H 92.25 in W 53.25 in D 24 in

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Early 19th Century Duncan Phyfe Grecian Plain Style Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An important piece of American furniture, attributed to the shop of Duncan Phyfe, circa 1840. To
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Antique 1830s American American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Oak Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful,early 20th century,american oak bookcase, could be used for books or valuables.
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Early 20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Glass

Antique Oak Bookcase
Antique Oak Bookcase
H 57 in W 44 in D 14 in
Early 19th Century American Painted Bookcase
Located in Wiscasset, ME
An early American painted bookcase of nice shallow dimension. From either New York or New England
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Antique Early 19th Century American Colonial Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Paint

American Solid Oak Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
American solid oak bookcase with carved details and four adjustable shelves.  
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Early 20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Oak

American Solid Oak Bookcase
American Solid Oak Bookcase
H 58.5 in W 42.5 in D 12.5 in
Large and Early 19th Century American Empire Flame Mahogany 3-Section Bookcase
Located in Big Flats, NY
A large and early 19th century American Empire bookcase offers flame mahogany construction with
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Antique 19th Century American American Empire Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Early 20th Century American Solid Oak Bookcase Berkey and Gay Manufacturer
By Berkey Gay Furniture
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Top quality American-made solid oak bookcase with three carved doors opening to adjustable shelves
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Large American Oak Revolving Bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusually tall revolving bookcase.
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Early 20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Large American Oak Revolving Bookcase
Large American Oak Revolving Bookcase
H 68.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
Antique Quartersawn Oak American Empire Display Curio Cabinet Library Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
Turn of the 20th century American Empire display cabinet or bookcase. Made from quartersawn "tiger
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Early 20th Century American Empire Bookcases

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Oak

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
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique Primitive American Pine Petite Tiered Four Shelf Waterfall Bookcase 48"
Located in Dayton, OH
A quaint tiered waterfall bookcase. Features four shelves and a countoured backsplash
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Early 20th Century American Classical Bookcases

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Pine

Antique Larkin Classical American Empire Mahogany Double Door Bookcase, c1900
By Larkin Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Classical Greco American Empire bookcase by Larkin offers mahogany construction with
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Bookcases

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Mahogany, Glass

American Mission Period Oak Tall Revolving Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
Manufactured by the Danner company of Canton, Ohio
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Early 20th Century American Bookcases

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Iron

Monumental Early 20th Century Antique Mission Oak Étagère Library Bookcase Shelf
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental early 20th century antique Mission oak étagère library bookcase shelf 115" An
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Early 20th Century North American Mission Bookcases

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Oak

Early American Bookshelf, Etager. Late 18th Century.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small three shelf bookcase with two drawers. Very sweet example of American craftsmanship! This
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Bookcases

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Brass

Antique American Empire Oak Glass Front Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900
By R.J. Horner Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique American Empire or Late Victorian glass front bookcase or display cabinet USA
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Antique Greco Classical American Empire Acanthus Carved Mahogany Bookcase, c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire bookcase with Classical Greco influence offers mahogany construction
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Early 20th Century American Classical Greek Bookcases

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Mahogany

Globe Wernicke Bookcase, Circa 1900
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Elegant Globe Wernicke bookcase from the late 1800s or early 1900s. Beautiful model composed of 6
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Early 20th Century North American Industrial Bookcases

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Brass

Globe Wernicke Bookcase, Circa 1900
Globe Wernicke Bookcase, Circa 1900
H 63.39 in W 33.86 in D 12.6 in
Antique Macey Golden Oak 3 Section Stacking Barrister Lawyers Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Macey golden oak 3 section stacking barrister lawyers bookcase. Item features 3 oak sliding
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Early 20th Century North American Mission Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Globe Wernicke Golden Oak 4 Section Stacking Barrister Lawyers Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Globe Wernicke golden oak 4 section stacking Barrister lawyers bookcase. Item features (4
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Early 20th Century North American Mission Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Antique Macey Tiger Oak Barrister Stacking Lawyers Bookcase 4 Sections w/ Drawer
By Macey Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, beautiful wood grain, original label, very nice antique set, quality American craftsmanship. Circa early
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Early 20th Century North American Mission Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Antique Barrister Style Bookcase / Glass-Covered Cupboard
By Weiss
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Barrister Style Bookcase / Glass-Covered Cupboard Store books, china, sculptures
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Early 20th Century Unknown American Classical Bookcases

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Glass, Wood

Antique Dark Oak 3 Stack Barrister Bookcase with Tapered Legs
By Hale and Kilburn Company
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique barrister bookcase by Hale Furniture Company features hardwood construction, original
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Empire Mahogany Glass Front Bookcase Cabinet, circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Empire glass front bookcase cabinet By Gimbel Brothers USA, Circa 1900
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique Arts Crafts Globe Wernicke Mahogany Barrister Bookcase, C1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers mahogany construction with five stacks
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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Mahogany, Glass

Globe Wernicke Antique Oak Four-Stack Barrister Bookcase, Circa 1900
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A gorgeous antique arts and crafts style four stack barrister bookcase. Manufactured by Globe
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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Neoclassical Flame Mahogany Triple Door Bookcase with Paw Feet, C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire Greco neoclassical enclosed bookcase offers flame mahogany construction
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Antique Carved Oak Glass Front Bookcase with Beveled Mirror, circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique carved oak glass front bookcase, circa 1900. The bookcase features solid oak
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Oak

Antique Horner School Carved Oak Bookcase with Gallery, Acanthus and Paw Feet
By R.J. Horner Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Horner Brothers school bookcase features gallery, dental molding, carved acanthus
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Early 20th Century North American Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Mahogany Triple Door Leaded Glass Bookcase with Carved Claw Feet C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
American Empire Classical Greco bookcase offers mahogany cosnt4uction with three leaded glass doors opening
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Bookcases

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Glass, Mahogany

Oversized Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet, circa 1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
An oversized antique American Empire breakfront cabinet offers deeply striated flame mahogany with
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Bookcases

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Glass, Mahogany

Classical Manner Ebonized Corner Etagere
Located in Astoria, NY
Classical manner ebonized and parcel gilt etagere with three levels. Measures: 28" H x 13" W x 13" D.
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Early 20th Century American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Wood

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

Early 19th Century American Breakfront, Display Cabinet or Bookcase
Located in Savannah, GA
Early 19th Century American Mahogany Breakfront, Display Cabinet, or Bookcase. Three paneled doors
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Antique 19th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Antique Early American 19th C Plantation Desk Secretary Bookcase Hutch Cupboard
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite Early American Plantation, clerk or mail Desk, Circa mid 19th C.. This exceptional 2
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Colonial Secretaires

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Glass, Hardwood

American Mahogany Inlaid Bookcase, circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
An American inlaid bookcase from Maryland. Fantastic door detail in diamond pattern with inlaid
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany and Bronze Secretary Bookcase
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique American Empire secretary features flame mahogany construction with three long drawers in
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Antique American Inlaid Figured Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase w/Eli Terry Locks
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Wonderful Late Federal antique American (New York or Connecticut) finely figured Mahogany
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Victorian Mission Oak Glass Two Door Small Bookcase Curio Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, quality American craftsmanship, great style and form, Circa early 1900s. Measurements: 55" H x 35.5" W x
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Early 20th Century North American Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

Stickley Brothers Quaint Furniture Mission Oak Two Door Bookcase China Cabinet
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stickley Brothers Quaint Furniture Mission oak two door bookcase china cabinet. Item features glass
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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique 19th C. Oak Step Back Pewter China Hutch Farmhouse Cupboard Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 19th century American Primitive pewter hutch or china cupboard. 2 piece design made from oak
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Antique Early 19th Century American Classical Cabinets

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Oak

Antique Walnut China Curio Display Cabinet Hutch Library Bookcase Cupboard 67"
Located in Dayton, OH
An Early 20th Century American display cabinet. Made of walnut with rectangular form that features
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Early 20th Century American Classical Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique Arts Crafts Tiger Oak Mission Bookcase Sides Writing Desk with Drawer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts tiger oak mission bookcase sides writing desk with 1 drawer. Item features
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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Co. Glass Front Display Cabinet on Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Co. Glass Front Display Cabinet on Legs This exquisite
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Federal Period Maple Plantation Secretary c. 1830
Located in Westfield, MA
the elegant simplicity of early American design. The upper bookcase section, fitted with glazed
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Antique 1830s American Sheraton Desks

Materials

Maple

Monumental David T Smith Early American Painted Pine Green Bookcase Shelf 94"
By David Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive bookcase by David T Smith & Co of Morrow Ohio, circa 1986. The Early American style
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Vintage 1980s American Colonial Bookcases

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique American Chippendale Style Bookcase
By Rockford National Furniture Company 1
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful antique American Chippendale style bookcase secretaire by Rockford Standard Furniture
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Paint

American Oak Stacking Lawyer or Barrister Bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 20th century barrister or lawyer four section stacking bookcase in completely original
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Early 20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique American Empire Classical Flame Mahogany Double Door Bookcase c1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
*** Antique American Empire Classical Greco Flame Mahogany Double Door Bookcase with Full Flanking Columns and
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Antique Early 19th Century American Empire Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Early 20th-C. Biedermeier Style Burl And Ebony Bookcase / Shelf / Etagere
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a handsome bookcase! It is an early 20th century Biedermeier style piece that is perfect
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Early 20th Century North American Biedermeier Bookcases

Materials

Ebony, Burl

Pair of Spanish Revival Oak Bookcases, American, circa 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of solid oak Spanish Revival bookcases with four adjustable shelves. Having a single drawer
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Early 20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Early 20thC Globe Wernicke Oak Stacking Barrister Bookcase, circa 1920
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 6-section bookcase in oak. 4 sections for storage, 2 sections 18.75 tall, and 2 sections
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Vintage 1920s American American Craftsman Bookcases

Materials

Brass

American Federal Mahogany Library Bookcase Breakfront Cabinet, circa 1795-1815
Located in Shippensburg, PA
American Federal period library bookcase is ingeniously crafted to break down into five easily handled
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century American Nouveau Magazine Rack Console
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a fabulous and rare early 20th century American Nouveau magazine rack console. I have
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Style Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
With five graduated open shelves, side brass handles. Notched back to go over baseboard.
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Antique Early 19th Century North American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Style Mahogany Open Bookcase
Georgian Style Mahogany Open Bookcase
H 72 in W 36 in D 9.38 in
Early American Stepback Cupboard in Blue Paint with Excellent Patina
Located in Stamford, CT
Handsome early American stepback cupboard in blue paint with great patina.
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Antique 1850s American Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Globe Wernicke 5 Stack Barristers Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a rare early 20th century Globe Wernicke 5-section barristers bookcase. From circa
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Bookcases

Materials

Boxwood, Oak

Globe Wernicke 5 Stack Barristers Bookcase
Globe Wernicke 5 Stack Barristers Bookcase
H 79 in W 34.25 in D 11.5 in
Antique Globe Wernicke Mahogany 5-Section Stacking Lawyers Barrister Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Globe Wernicke mahogany 5-section stacking lawyers Barrister bookcase. Item features (5
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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

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19th Century French Restauration Style Mahogany Bookcase, Vitrine, Bibliotheque
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bookcase or Vitrine, Bronze
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases

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Dos Gallos Pair of Custom Side Tables or Nightstands with Drawer and Shelf
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Side Tables

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Mahogany, Oak, Walnut

Grand Scale Mahogany Custom Bookcase with Leaded Glass Sliding Doors
Located in Milford, NH
A fine large two-door bookcase with sliding leaded glass doors and adjustable shelves, originally a built-in floor to ceiling piece, with a cut-in on the left side, built around heat...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Bookcases

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Glass, Mahogany

French Vitrine Cabinet, Glass Door Walnut, Rosewood with Ormolu Mounts
Located in Toronto, CA
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Walnut

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Vitrine. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut vitrine. The piece was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sop...
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Vitrines

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Brass

Arts Crafts Lamp
By Arts and Crafts Company
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Arts and Crafts style table lamp, made of silver-plated bronze with fabric shade. England, CIRCA 1900.
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

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Bronze

Arts 
Crafts Lamp
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$5,100
H 16.54 in Dm 11.82 in
Early 19th century Regency Satinwood Breakfront Glazed Floor Bookcase
Located in Dublin 8, IE
An early 19th century Regency satinwood breakfront glazed floor bookcase. The bookcase is cross banded in satinwood and is raised on four flat turned wood bun feet
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Antique Early 19th Century Regency Bookcases

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Glass, Satinwood

Antique Arts Crafts Oak Double Door Bookcase with Leaded Glass C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Antique Arts 
Crafts Oak Double Door Bookcase with Leaded Glass C1920
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Large English Ebonised Glazed Pine Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa Mid-20thC Large English Ebonised Glazed Pine Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet sku 1318 We can also customise existing pieces to suit your scheme/requirements. We have our own worksh...
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Pine

Large English Ebonised Glazed Pine Breakfront Bookcase
Large English Ebonised Glazed Pine Breakfront Bookcase
$12,253
H 83.08 in W 74.41 in D 19.69 in
R. J. Horner Style American Empire Carved Mahogany Double Bookcase
By R.J. Horner Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding antique American Empire or Victorian bookcase cabinet In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1890s Mahogany, with carved columns and lion paw feet, and glass...
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Empire Bookcases

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Gustav Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet
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Located in South Bend, IN
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Small Penhurst Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
This is Niagara Furnitures’ Small Penhurst Mahogany Bookcase. The figural mahogany cornice is beautiful and adds a sense of depth to the upper area of the case while hand carved acan...
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2010s Chippendale Bookcases

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Mahogany

Small Penhurst Mahogany Bookcase
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Ca. 1910, Limberts Dutch Arts Crafts Furniture Co. Writing Desk
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Located in Bridgeport, CT
Limbert Furniture Co. of Holland, Michigan quarter sawn white oak classic Arts & Crafts style writing desk circa 1910. The desk features a rectangular top overhanging three drawers w...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

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Early American Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic early American bookcase available at 1stDibs. Each early American bookcase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and glass. There are many kinds of the early American bookcase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right early American bookcase, those designed in Neoclassical, Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. Globe Wernicke, George Hepplewhite and Stickley Brothers each produced at least one beautiful early American bookcase that is worth considering.

How Much is a Early American Bookcase?

Prices for an early American bookcase start at $650 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $2,445.

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 Early American Bookcase
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify early American furniture, you can evaluate your piece on your own or seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Although many pieces from the Colonial era are unmarked, double-checking your furniture for signatures, stamps and labels is still a good first step. Using trusted online resources, you can research any markings to determine if the maker was active in America during the 16th and early 17th centuries. When identifying unmarked furniture, it's generally necessary to consider the style and details of the piece. Due to its handcrafted origins, early American furniture tends to have visible tool marks and irregularities in its carvings. Early American furnishings tended to be simple in style but often had one or two refined details, such as cabriole legs. Looking at images of authentic early American furniture can be helpful when making an identification. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 18th-century American furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    The early American furniture style is often called the Colonial style. During the 17th century, American craftsmen drew inspiration from medieval and Renaissance furniture. By the 18th century, the William and Mary style that had emerged in England began to heavily influence the American Colonial style. Characteristics of Colonial-style furniture include turned legs, ornamental carvings and richly finished cherry, walnut and mahogany wood. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Colonial-style furniture.

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