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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

Antique Pepys Style Library Bookcase Oak Titchmarsh Goodwin Style, circa 1960
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
the Joiner was commissioned to solve the problem and he produced 12 free standing bookcases of solid
Category

Mid-20th Century British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique Pepys Style Library Bookcase Oak Titchmarsh Goodwin Style, circa 1960
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
the Joiner was commissioned to solve the problem and he produced 12 free standing bookcases of solid
Category

Mid-20th Century British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Oak Bookcase Free Standing in Manner of Kurt Østervig, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Ava, MO
Presenting this beautiful bookcase with drawers in oak in the manner of Kurt Østervig of Denmark
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Norwegian Free-standing Teak Wall Unit
Located in Baltimore, MD
cabinets have key pulls. Fully adjustable shelves and display boxes. Free-standing.
Category

20th Century Norwegian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Free Standing Book Shelf
Located in San Francisco, CA
This vintage Mid-Century walnut storage piece has a cabinet below with sliding doors and 4 drawers. Above it has three adjustable shelves. This book shelf is stamped Wiserums Nya Mo...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Excellent Scandinavian Teak Free-Standing Wall Unit
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Very versatile, this features a desk, slanted bookshelves, flat bookshelves, and bookshelves with sides. All are adjustable. NOTE: Jacobsen chair not included.
Free Standing Book Case Shelf System, Germany, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Bookcase free standing shelf, oak and metal Germany 1960s. 6 large cabinets and 2 shelves. Can be
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

American 1960 s walnut, rattan, chrome, free-standing wall unit
Located in New York, NY
1960's freestanding, walnut, cane, chrome, and glass wall unit. It is available as shown (as a 3 bay unit). The only exception is that the drawer unit on the bottom is no longer av...
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20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Chrome

Rare Free Standing Teak Wall Unit by Folke Ohlsson for Dux
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Beautiful and rare - this free standing wall unit is in excellent condition. Designed by Folke
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Free Standing Poul Cadovius for Royal System Wall System, Denmark, 1950s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large free standing wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System in teak. With 5 black metal risers
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Hans Gugelot Free Standing Shelf System M125 Bofinger Germany 1956 Room Divider
By Hans Gugelot, Bofinger
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Rare shelf with sideboards and shelves from the furniture system M125 by Hans Gugelot for Bofinger, Germany, 1956. The cabinets have sliding doors. The system can be easily mounted...
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Walnut Room Divider By J.B. Van Sciver Free Standing
By J.B. Van Sciver Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a stunning mid century walnut room divider. Free standing with finished back. No maker's
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

A mid-century free standing cabinet by Robex in teak with metal supports
By Ladderax
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
units height, so you can place them exactly where you need them to be. The unit is free standing and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Free Standing Shelf Unit / Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Design Teak Bookcase / Shelving Unit with Triangular Black Painted Legs
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves

Materials

Teak

Antique Bookcase Gunn GRM Cabinet
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning antique oak floor free standing early 20th century bookcase cabinet with two glazed
Category

20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Bookcase Oak Old Charm Display Cabinet Two-Door
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A free standing oak bookcase offered in excellent condition, with two glass paneled doors with
Category

20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Original Globe Wernicke Oak Bookcase Stacking Gunn Five Sectional
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
An original Mid-Century Globe Wernicke oak floor free standing five sectional library bookcase, the
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20th Century Bookcases

Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Free Standing Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fantastic midcentury rosewood desk. Designed by Arne Wahl Iversen. Free standing with bookcase at
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

A Pair Of Early 19th Century Mahogany Bookcases
Located in New York, NY
A pair of early 19th century free standing mahogany bookcases, the four tiers with x-frame sides
Category

Antique 19th Century French Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Walnut Free Standing Bookcases with Bar/Desk, ca. 1970
By Barzilay
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Pair of Walnut Free Standing Bookcases with Bar/Desk, ca. 1970. These cabinets are believed to be
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Italian Free Standing Wall Unit
By Gio Ponti
Located in Geneva, CH
Desirable large italian wall unit, in blue and sycamore. This amazing piece is composed by three two-doors cabinets and three drawers. It is full of charming details like the oversi...
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid Century Scandinavian Teak Bookcase
By John Texmon
Located in Ava, MO
About this vintage free standing mid century Scandinavian bookcase: This Teak Freestanding Ergo
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Large Gianfranco Frattini Oak Free Standing Wall Unit Bookcase for Bernini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Porto, PT
Oak free standing wall unit bookcase, the shelves and cabinets can be placed in many different ways.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    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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