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Italian modern red lacquered plywood bookcase, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern red lacquered plywood bookcase, 1970s Free-standing bookcase in glossy red lacquered
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Italian mid-century modern floor-to-ceiling wood and brass bookcase, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern floor-to-ceiling wood and brass bookcase, 1960s Free-standing bookcase
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Free Standing Pagoda Bookcase
By Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Wormley bookcase, free standing with four cantilevered shelves with subtle pagoda detailing
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Italian mid-century modern sky-deck colored bookcase by Stildomus, 1960s
By Stildomus
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern sky-deck colored bookcase by Stildomus, 1960s. Free-standing bookcase
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Antique Quality Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Free Standing Revolving Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality marquetry inlaid mahogany free standing revolving bookcase having a
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Other

Pair Tomado bookcases by D Dekker free standing 1960
By Tomado
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Matchig set of bookcases with nice industrial blue uprights, great contrast with the white and
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Bookcases

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Metal

Italian Free-Standing Teak Bookcase with Brass Details, Midcentury, 1950s
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Elegant 1950s Italian bookcase wall-unit with teak shelves, cabinet, metal mounts and brass details
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Vintage 1950s Italian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Metal, Brass

Small Late Regency Free-Standing Rosewood Open Bookcase, Attributed to Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A small late Regency free-standing rosewood open bookcase, attributed to Gillows, of rectangular
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Antique 1820s English Regency Bookcases

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Rosewood

Free Standing Modular Wall Unit Bookcase Veneered In Rosewood, Italy 1970s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Free standing Italian modular wall unit bookcase veneered in rosewood.It just depends on what you
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Rosewood

Large free-standing open bookcase from The Netherlands, designed in the 1960s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large free-standing open bookcase from The Netherlands, designed in the 1960s. This bookcase is
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Graphical free standing wall unit
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Graphical free standing wall unit This freestanding wall system, likely made in the 1970s in
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Bookcases

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Oak

Kurt Ostervig Free Standing Shelving Unit
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kurt Ostervig free standing shelving unit.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Chinese Wooden Free Standing Shelving Unit
Located in Voorburg, NL
is free standing so it can be used on both sides, hence it can also be used as room divider. Its
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Bookcases

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Wood

Free Standing Midcentury Teak Wall Unit
Located in Troy, MI
Teak free standing wall unit features a base with three slender feet and a locking cabinet with two
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Italian Free-Standing Bookshelf, 1950s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This bookshelf was pruduced around the 1950s. It is made of 2 wooden units with shelves and storages. It remains in a good vintage condition: wear consistent with age and use mostly ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass

Free Standing Wall Unit by Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Free Standing Wall Unit by Kurt Ostervig.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Teak Free-Standing Bookshelf Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
refinished. Number of items: One. ID number: 3515. Description Rare & unique Danish free-standing
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Glass, Teak

Dutch Teak Wood Shelving Free Standing Library
Located in Voorburg, NL
Sophisticated self-supporting bookcase in Teak with a solid black Steel frame, made in the
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Free Standing Shelves in Teck
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian free standing shelves in teck.
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Norwegian Modern Free-Standing Modular Teak Bookshelf by Einar Raknes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Norwegian modern free-standing modular teak bookshelf by Einar Raknes.
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid century Modern Pair of Founders Free Standing Vintage Wood Bookshelf
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of Founders free standing vintage wood bookshelf. A very sleek bookshelf shelving unit
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Poul Cadovius free standing wall unit in rosewood Royal System Denmark 1960
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful large wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, Denmark 1960. This highly versatile and functional wall system offers a variety of storage and display options. ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Kurt Ostervig Teak Danish Credenza/ Hutch
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
right. Can be centered or used as a free standing bookcase/ display. Original Condition with some ring
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Glass, Teak

1960 s Italian Bookcases
Located in Piacenza, Italy
A mid century free standing double bookcase with shelves and two painted cabinet's doors. The depth
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Iron

Samuel Pepys 1666 Oak Library Bookcases Pair High Provenance Carved by Forsyth
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
aforementioned gentlemen These bookcases are basically the birthplace of the free standing bookcase as we
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20th Century English Charles II Bookcases

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Oak

Original 1960s Oak Bookcase with Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Free-standing modern oak bookcase cabinet with 4 drawers. A multifunctional solution for those
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Original 1960s Oak Bookcase with Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Free-standing modern oak bookcase cabinet with 4 drawers. A multifunctional solution for those
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso bookcase Stilwood, 1972
By Roberto Pamio Renato Toso, Stilwood
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
free standing as well. Nice quality bookcase in good original condition.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Laminate, Pine

Rattan and Wood Free Standing Shelving or Bookcase, 1980s
By John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Hamburg, PA
An organic modern rattan and wood freestanding shelving unit or bookcase. This beautiful shelf is
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Vintage 1980s Organic Modern Shelves

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Free standing String shelf-system, bookcase with cabinet teak by WHB Germany
By WHB furniture
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Free standing String shelf-system, bookcase with cabinet teak by WHB Germany, 1950s The bookshelf
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Edmondo Palutari Bookcase for Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950
By Edmondo Palutari, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and elegant free standing shelving unit / bookcase designed by Edmondo Palutari and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Danish Teak Desk by Vlad Mortensen C1955
By Vald Mortensen
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
design classic free standing with bookcase and drop down door to the back, top two drawers at the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Jens Risom Bookcase with Drawers
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
and the cut out drawer fronts add a whimsical touch to this compact and practical free-standing
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Hermes Furniture Mid Century Free Standing Rosewood Bookcase Wall Unit, Set of
By Hermès
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Hermes Furniture Mid Century free standing rosewood bookcase wall unit - set of 3 Each wall unit
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

1950s Teak Bookcase Shelf System by Poul Cadovius for Gustav Bahus Free Standing
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely beautiful bookcase / shelf system by Poul Cadovius (Denmark) for Gustav Bahus (Norway
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Oak, Teak

Poul Nørreklit Free-Standing Wall Unit
By Poul Nørreklit
Located in Waalwijk, NL
nearly invisible lucite pillars give the console a floating expression. Feel free to check the
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Aluminum

Mid Century Modern Graduated Walnut and Oak Shelving Unit
By Edward Wormley
Located in New Windsor, NY
drawers. Solid, free standing bookcase or etagere that has a finished back and can be used in an 'open
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Vintage 1950s American Shelves

Materials

Brass

Regency Period Open Bookcase, circa 1820
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality Regency period rosewood veneered free standing open bookcase, having an inset
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

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Mahogany

Mid Century Teak Expanding Bookcases Pair
Located in Baltimore, MD
An absolutely beautiful, matched pair of nesting free standing, expanding, low, bookcases crafted
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Radius Corner Bookcase / Shelfs in the Style of Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of free standing radius corner bookcase / shelfs with five cubby boxes finished in a creamy
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Late 20th Century American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Original Midcentury Room Divider or Bookcase in Elm and Beech by Ercolani
By Ercol, Lucian Ercolani
Located in London, GB
*** Please contact us for availability of this piece. *** A tall free-standing room divider or
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Bookcase Freestanding Teak Ebonized Charlotte Perriand after H 6ft 10.5" L 3ft1"
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
free-standing version of Perriand's cloud bookcases creates architectural structure within a space
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Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Bookcases

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Ebony, Teak

Free-Standing Mid-Century Wall-Unit by U. P. Wieser Wohnbedarf, Walnut Bookcase
By Wohnbedarf, Ulrich P. Wieser, Bofinger
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Rare free standing wall-unit designed by Ulrich P. Wieser for Bofinger - Wohnbedarf AG, Switzerland
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Walnut

Small American Glass Hanging or Floor Cabinet
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Very nice old American oak hanging, or free standing glass bookcase, or curio cabinet. All original
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Vintage 1920s American Country Bookcases

Free Standing Metal Shelf
Located in New York, NY
PRO 01: Free standing three-tier patinated metal shelf attributed to Rene Prou. H of
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20th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Limestone, Metal

Free Standing Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Free Standing Bookcase with Dark Ebony Brown Finish, restored
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Vintage 1970s Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Oak Victorian Free Standing Bookcase
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning Victorian oak freestanding bookcase with two waterfall shelves.
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Pair of 1950s Free Standing Bookcases
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Matching pair of lacquered mahogany bookcases.
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Vintage 1950s American Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Vittorio Dassi Free Standing Bookcase, circa 1965
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian freestanding bookcase with adjustable open shelves over four drawers, key, and a door
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
PR OF FREE STANDING BOOKCASES MADE IN MILAN 1960. MAHOGANY,ADJUSTABLE SHALVES & CABINET WITH BRASS
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Vintage 1960s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Bookcase Display Cabinet Mahogany Two-Door Victorian Early 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A tall Victorian 19th century mahogany free standing bookcase with two large glazed panelled doors
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Bookcase Victorian Mahogany Display Cabinet Two-Door 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A gorgeously tall and elegant antique Victorian 19th century mahogany free standing bookcase
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Bookcase
Located in Edenbridge, Kent
1820. Free standing bookcases became a fashionable addition to the Regency library, reflecting the
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Antique Early 19th Century English Bookcases

1 / 5 Free Standing Single Bookcase, Shelf Germany 1960s
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Single bookcase, free standing shelf, oak and metal Germany 1960s. 3 large cabinets and 1 shelf
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Antique Bookcases Set of Four Pepys Style Solid Oak Arts Crafts, circa 1920
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
the problem and he produced 12 free standing bookcases of solid oak. Prior to this, freestanding
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Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Large Bookcase Free Standing Shelf, Oak and Metal Germany 1960s
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Large bookcase free standing shelf, oak and metal Germany 1960s. 12 large cabinets and 4 shelves
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique Pepys Bookcases Matching Pair Oak Mid Twentieth Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
the Joiner was commissioned to solve the problem and he produced 12 free standing bookcases of solid
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Mid-20th Century British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

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Free Standing Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the free standing bookcase you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A free standing bookcase — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the free standing bookcase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A free standing bookcase is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. A well-made free standing bookcase has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kurt Østervig, Poul Cadovius and Bernini are consistently popular.

How Much is a Free Standing Bookcase?

The average selling price for a free standing bookcase at 1stDibs is $4,433, while they’re typically $560 on the low end and $22,650 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 Free Standing Bookcase
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Free standing cabinets are generally cabinets that remain in the appropriate upright position on their own without help from external forces or without being bolted or attached to the wall. They enable you to maximize space. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage free-standing cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A free-standing fireplace, often known as a stand-alone fireplace, is exactly what it sounds like. It's self-contained, so it doesn't require the same level of installation as a regular fireplace. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage free-standing fireplaces.
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    A free-standing sculpture is a stand-alone, three-dimensional object that can be seen from all angles and can be walked around or held in your hand, depending on its size. Find a wide range of free-standing sculptures from the early 18th century to the 21st century on 1stDibs by various creators in different dimensions.

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