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Antique Arts
Crafts Glass Front Bookcase by Larkin Co., Circa 1900
By Larkin
Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
, with glass front doors. Cabinet locks, and key is included.
Measures: 39.5"W x 13.5"D x 57"H.
Good
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Burl Wood Glass Front Bookcase
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
, Circa 1880s
Carved walnut with burled walnut front, glass front doors, and brass hardware. Cabinet
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Stickley Harvey Ellis Collection Arts
Crafts Inlaid Oak Glass Front Bookcase
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc., Harvey Ellis
Located in South Bend, IN
"
USA, Circa Early 21st Century
Solid oak, with inlaid marquetry, and glass front doors. Cabinet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Paul McCobb Planner Group Glass Front Bookcase on Hairpin Legs, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern glass front credenza or bookcase
Designed by Paul McCobb
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Glass Front Bookcases, Pair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern glass front credenzas or bookcases
Designed by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Antique Stickley Style Arts
Crafts Oak Glass Front Bookcase, circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
1900.
Carved oak, with glass front doors and original brass hardware. Cabinet locks, and key is
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Romweber Mid-Century Modern Walnut Glass Front Bookcase on Hairpin Legs
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern bookcase cabinet on hairpin legs
By Romweber
USA, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Tall Antique 20th Century French Country Glass Front Bookcase Painted White
Located in Round Top, TX
This charm of bookcase comes in the clean straight lines that accent the long glass display doors
Category
Early 20th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid-Century Modern Walnut Glass Front Bookcase
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern glass front display cabinet or bookcase designed by Paul
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
19th Century Victorian Carved Oak Narrow Glass Front Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous 19th century carved oak Victorian bookcase or display cabinet
USA, circa 1880s
Oak
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Glass Fronted Bookcase/Display Cabinet in Burr and Figured Walnut
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco glass fronted display cabinet. Burr walnut veneered with figured walnut banding. Three
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Romweber Mid-Century Modern Walnut Glass Front Bookcases on Hairpin Legs, Pair
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern bookcase cabinets on hairpin legs
By Romweber
USA
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Italian, Veneto, Neoclassic, Light Walnut 2-Door Glass Front Bookcase, ca. 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a shallow rectangular top resting on a conforming case housing two doors with original glass
Category
Antique Early 1800s Italian Neoclassical Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Glass-Front Indian Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
Glass-front bookcase with painted interior and glass shelves, from India. Original hardware.
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Wood
Danish Art Deco Glass-Front Bookcase or Display Cabinet by Georg Kofoed
By Georg Kofoed
Located in Norwalk, CT
Capture the luxurious spirit of the Art Deco Period with this rare bookcase cabinet, designed and
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Copper
Pair Italian, Veneto, Turned Walnut Shallow Glass Front Bookcases, mid 19th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
on upper and lower sections, the tops with glass fronts, the bottoms one with two drawers the other
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Bookcase/Cabinet with Beveled Glass Panes
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Small glass-fronted bookcase/ display cabinet, with all its original beveled glass panes. Off-white
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Antique Carved Oak Glass Front Locking Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique carved oak glass front bookcase or display cabinet. The bookcase features solid
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Limbert Style Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Glass Front Double Bookcase
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Arts & Crafts glass front bookcase
In the manner of Limbert
USA, circa
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Art Deco Bookcase
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco glass fronted bookcase. Burr Elm and figured Walnut veneered with mahogany lined
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
$3,077
Mahogany Modular Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A set of eight French, mahogany, modular stacking units, including glass-front bookcases and wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Stickley American Colonial Cherry Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 1960s
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century early American style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase
Category
Vintage 1960s American American Colonial Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Irwin Collection Mahogany Glass Front Cabinet or Bookcase
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish glass front bookcase or display cabinet designed by Paul McCobb for his "Irwin
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Pair of Catalan(Barcelona) Painted Bookcases
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of Catalan 19th century glass front bookcases in painted wood
Keywords: display case
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Glass
Ib Kofod-Larsen for Faarup Danish Modern Teak Glass Front Credenza or Bookcase
By Faarup Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous midcentury Danish modern teak glass front bookcase or credenza by Ib Kofod-Larsen for
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Ebonized Bookcase on Hairpin Legs, Newly Refinished
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional midcentury Swedish Modern ebonized glass front bookcase cabinet on hairpin legs
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Victorian Carved Mahogany Bookcase with Old Man of the North Carving, Circa 1890
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian glass front bookcase with Old Man of the North carved face
USA
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Antique French Louis XVI Ebonized Mahogany "Bibus" or Bookcase
Located in Austin, TX
shelves in the mahogany interior. A charming antique glass front bookcase called "bibus" because of its
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Century Furniture English Chippendale Mahogany Bureau with Bookcase Cabinet
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional English Chippendale style bureau with lighted glass front bookcase or bar cabinet
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Brass
English 19th Century Bamboo Bookcase
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
natural tone of the bamboo frame. Glass-front bookcase doors with antique hardware open to three, fixed
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Bookcases on Hairpin Legs, Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern glass front bookcases on hairpin legs
By Paul
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Original Small Proportioned Art Deco Figured and Burr Walnut Bookcase
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A small proportioned Art Deco glass fronted bookcase. Figured walnut and burr walnut veneered
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Bookcase on Hairpin Legs, Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern glass front bookcase on hairpin legs
By Paul McCobb for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Bookcase in the Manner of R.J. Horner
By R.J. Horner
Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique American Empire or Victorian glass front bookcase with carved lion paw feet
In
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American American Empire Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Bookcase in the Manner of R.J. Horner
By R.J. Horner
Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique American Empire or Victorian glass front bookcase with carved columns and lion
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Empire Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Globe-Wernicke Mid-Century Stack Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-able glass front bookcases, used primarily for government and law offices. The idea was to have a glass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Bookcases
Pair of Antique 19th Century Swedish Bookcases Painted Gray
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of matching antique glass front bookcases from Sweden painted gray, circa 1860-1880. Both
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Bookcases
Ib Kofod Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in South Bend, IN
Danish Modern rosewood glass front bookcase or display cabinet designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Skandia Furniture Co. Oak Side by Side Secretary Desk Bookcase Cabinet
By Skandia Furniture 1
Located in Dayton, OH
, circa 1900s. Made of oak featuring a serpentine backsplash over a glass front bookcase and drop front
Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique English Bookcase Jacobean Display Cabinet Barley Twist Tiger Oak c.1930s
Located in Tyler, TX
Charming antique English "Tiger" oak Jacobean or tudor style double-door glass front bookcase or
Category
Vintage 1930s English Jacobean Bookcases
Materials
Oak
French Louis XV Painted Display Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
The 19th century glass-fronted bookcase /display cabinet of the Louis XV manner in painted walnut
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
Danish Modern Teak Glass Front Credenza or Bookcase
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning midcentury Danish modern teak glass front bookcase or credenza. The credenza features
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Teak
Antique Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1850s
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning antique flame mahogany slant front secretary desk with glass front bookcase
USA
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Henredon Georgian Banded Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
top
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1980s
Gorgeous banded oak, with glass front bookcase hutch, and original
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Mahogany Bibliothèque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This large glass-front bookcase, or bibliothèque, was made in France in the 19th century from
Category
Antique 19th Century French Other Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Mahogany
French 19th Century Walnut Louis Philippe Style Bibliothèque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This large glass-front bookcase, or bibliothèque, was made in France towards the end of the 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Antique Carved Mahogany Glass Front Double Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique carved mahogany glass front double bookcase. The bookcase features gorgeous
Category
20th Century American American Colonial Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Industrial Glass Front Brushed Steel Barrister Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century, Industrial, barrister bookcase features a brushed steel finish with glass fronts that
Category
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Antique Mahogany Glass Front Double Bookcase, circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique mahogany glass front double bookcase
USA, circa 1900
Shelves are
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Victorian Style Carved Cherry Wood Glass Front Lighted Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
, with glass front doors and original brass hardware.
Measures: 37"W x 12.5"D x 45.25"H.
Very good
Category
20th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
19th Century Swedish Bookcase / Vitrine with Glass Fronted Doors
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century Swedish bookcase / vitrine cabinet in two pieces with glass fronted doors in late
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
English George III Style Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1870
Located in South Bend, IN
beautiful mahogany wood grain, with cherrywood door fronts. It offers ample storage, with a glass front
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Materials
Leather, Glass, Cherry, Mahogany
Antique Carved Mahogany Glass Front Triple Bookcase, circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique carved mahogany triple bookcase
circa 1920s.
Measures: 60" W x 12.5" D x
Category
Early 20th Century Jacobean Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Monumental Antique Georgian Carved Pine Glass Front Four-Door Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
1900
Solid carved pine, with mullioned glass front doors, step back base with four drawers, and brass
Category
Early 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Empire Carved Mahogany Glass Front Triple Bookcase, circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
Carved mahogany, with glass front doors.
Measures: 61"W x 15.5"D x 58.5"H.
Very good original
Category
Early 20th Century American Empire Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Glass Front Triple Bookcase, Circa 1900
By R.J. Horner
Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
carved floral motifs, glass front doors and crystal glass hardware. Cabinets lock, and key is included
Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Glass Front Double Bookcase, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
glass front doors and brass hardware.
Measures: 48.75"W x 16"D x 61.25"H.
Very good original vintage
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the glass front bookcase you’re looking for. Each glass front bookcase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and metal. There are many kinds of the glass front bookcase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right glass front bookcase, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Arts and Crafts and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one glass front bookcase that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul McCobb, Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) and Calvin produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Glass Front Bookcase?
A glass front bookcase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,270, while the lowest priced sells for $595 and the highest can go for as much as $65,000.
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.
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Questions About Glass Front Bookcase
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A bookcase with glass doors is also called a barrister bookcase. Designed in a cabinet style, these bookcases’ glass doors protect books and collectibles from gathering dust and allow guests to peruse your treasured volumes. The name “barrister” owes to the legal profession — barristers are experts in case law in England and traditionally required numerous law books for reference purposes to travel from chamber to chamber, and the sturdy and portable cabinets that were used to do so earned this nickname. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary bookcases from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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