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19thC Monumental English Bleached Oak Library Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 An Exceptional Monumental 19thC Bleached & Painted English Oak Open Library Bookcase
Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Very fine Early 19th Century William IV Period Open Mahogany Library Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very fine early 19th century, William IV period mahogany open library bookcase, the moulded
Category

Antique 19th Century British William IV Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Sublime Burr Yew Wood Beresford Hicks Two Drawer Open Dwarf Library Bookcase
By Beresford Hicks
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Yew wood open library bookcase with twin drawers I have three items from this suite, a long Burr
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Yew

Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Walnut Open Library Bookcase (c.1880) Item Code: 1046A A simple and practical late
Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Danish Rosewood Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for H.P. Hansen
By Svend Åge Madsen, H.P. Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and forward with open library shelves and one door lockable cabinet. The desk is in good vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Handmade in England Regency Style Dwarf Mahogany Library Bookcases
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
stamped Martin J Dodge open Library bookcases A very good looking stately pair of library bookcases
Category

20th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

Luxury Flamed Mahogany Vintage Two Drawer Library Bookcase Sideboard Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England vintage flamed mahogany open
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Large Tall Victorian Pine Library Bookcase with Height Adjustable Shelves
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian pine open Library bookcase with
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Vintage Hardwood Dwarf Open Bookcase / Sideboard with Three Large Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage flamed mahogany open library bookcase
Category

20th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Theodore Alexander Dwarf Open Bookcase with Brown Leather Side Panels Drawer
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Theodore Alexander dwarf open library bookcase with
Category

20th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Victorian Open Adjutable Library Bookcase
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Very nice Victorian golden oak open adjustable library bookcase, with three oak fronted shelves, in
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Exquisite Pair of Morison Co Edinburgh Library Bookcases Brass Gallery Marble
By Morris Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
open Library bookcases in Satin Birch and Rosewood with Italian Marble tops surmounted by pierced
Category

Antique 19th Century Scottish Regency Bookcases

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid Century Scandinavian Teak Desk, Göran Strand for Lelångs Mobelfabrik
By Göran Strand
Located in palm beach, FL
right side. open library door objects and flap with lock with a shelf inside. Three elegant triangle
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Howard and Sons Open Armed Library Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A late 19th century Howard and Sons open arm library armchair.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Antique 1903 Winchester College Manners Makyth Man Double Sided Library Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
double sided open library bookcase with bronze dedication plaque to the top and "Manners Makyth Man" on
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Superb Golden Oak Open Adjustable Library Bookcase
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice solid oak split four shelf golden oak adjustable library bookcase, peg jointed
Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Large Oak Art Nouveau Library Open Bookcase, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful and rare extra large library open bookcase. Rare because of its size, 315 cm or 124.02
Category

Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Lovely Hardwood Finish Library Open Bookcase Adjustable Shelves
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely vintage mahogany finish library open bookcase with height
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Wide Regency Open Bookcase, Mahogany Inlay Library Study
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Regency style open front bookcase in mahogany Good size to this, very wide for all those
Category

Vintage 1980s Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Wide Regency Open Bookcase - Mahogany Inlay Library Study
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Regency style open front bookcase in mahogany Good size to this, very wide for all those
Category

Vintage 1980s Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 12 Open Armed Gothic Revival Oak Library Chairs
Located in London, GB
Set of 12 Open Armed Gothic Revival Oak Library Chairs
Category

Antique 19th Century British Gothic Revival Chairs

Materials

Oak

Huge Sublime Solid Rare Wood Victorian Library Open Front Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
library open bookcase A rare and collectable piece, I have never seen a library bookcase of this size
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century English Open Arm Library Chair Upholstered In Wool
Located in Southampton, GB
Open Arm Library Chair. Recently expertly upholstered in a soft, herringbone wool fabric. Original
Category

Antique 19th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Fully Restored Victorian circa 1860 Hardwood Library Open Breakfront Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
flamed mahogany library breakfront bookcase A very well made and exceptionally decorative piece of
Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Phoenix Bookcases 1972 Oak Stacking Library Legal Open Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this 1972 dated “Phoenix Bookcases” legal library modular stacking bookcase in
Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian walnut, carved, three shelves, open bookcase, with great details and frames
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Sublime Mid Victorian circa 1860 Mahogany Library Open Breakfront Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
mid Victorian circa 1860 light mahogany library breakfront bookcase Please note the delivery fee
Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century Spanish Pine Country Farmhouse Library Open Bookcase Hutch 78"
Located in Dayton, OH
, Library or study. Dimensions: 78" w x 16.5" x 82" h
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Italian Carved Bobbin Turned Walnut Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian antique walnut three shelves, open bookcase or etagere standing on four great
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

CLASSIC VINTAGE OPEN DWARF LiBRARY BOOKCASE WITH TWO DRAWERS SINGLE SHELF
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this elegant vintage Mahogany dwarf open bookcase with pair of
Category

20th Century English Country Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-18th Century George II Walnut Library Open Armchair of Grande Scale
Located in Benington, Herts
A rare and unusual George II walnut open armchair of grande proportions standing 4 ft high with
Category

Antique 18th Century British George II Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Open Arm Library Chair in linen fabric by James Malone, England circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
Open Arm Library Chair in linen fabric by James Malone England circa 1910 Newly upholstered in
Category

Early 20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Howard Style Open Arm Library Chair in Embroidered Fabric by Pierre Frey, c.1890
By Jean-Pierre Frey
Located in Culver City, CA
Howard Style Open Arm Library Chair in Embroidered Fabric by Pierre Frey England circa 1890
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign Bookcase with Drawers to the Base
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this free standing Harrods London Military Campaign open library
Category

20th Century English Campaign Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Very Large Fine Antique Victorian Walnut Bookcase with Three Large Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very large Antique Victorian solid Walnut open Library
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

William IV Leather Library Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century William IV style open-arm library chair of solid mahogany upholstered in an olive
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century mahogany library / open armchair upholstered in a grey fabric, the shaped and scroll
Category

Antique 1840s British Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Open Rack Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
An open rack dresser or library bookcase, built in two pieces, featuring four removeable shelves to
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Art Deco Walnut Veneered Library Table
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco library table. Circular library table containing open lower shelf with four entry
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of English Bow Library Arm Chairs ( Priced Individually )
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pair of English library chairs (or open armchairs) of mixed native woods, c1870. Each
Category

Antique 1870s British Armchairs

Materials

Wood

English Regency Style Leather Library Chair on Brass Casters
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
An impressive English Regency style open arm tufted leather library chair on brass casters in
Category

1990s American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Good Mahogany Low Open Adjustable Bookcase
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good mahogany open adjustable library bookcase, split into four shelves, blind fretwork
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th c. Swedish Rococo Secretary with Library in Original Blue Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
surface. The shaped doors of the upper library open to reveal four small drawers and three shelves
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th c. Swedish Rococo Secretary with Library in Original Blue Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
surface. The shaped doors of the upper library open to reveal four small drawers and three shelves
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century William IV Period Open Low Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A small fine 19th century William IV period solid mahogany open low library bookcase. The
Category

Antique 19th Century British William IV Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Nice Vintage Mahogany Dwarf Open Bookcase Adjustable Shelves
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
adjustable shelves A good practical library open bookcase, ideal for small to medium spaces and with a
Category

20th Century English Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

VINTAGE YEW DOUBLE FRONTED LOW OPEN BOOKCASE WiTH ADJUSTABLE SHELVES
Located in Pulborough, GB
rooms, offices, or libraries. The open design allows for easy access to books, decorative items, or
Category

20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Yew

PAIR OF HARRODS KENNEDY 3 DRAWER BURR YEW WOOD BRASS MILITARY CAMPAIGN BOOKCASEs
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Harrods Kennedy Burr Yew wood & Brass Military Campaign three drawer open library bookcases Please note
Category

20th Century English Campaign Bookcases

Materials

Yew

ANTIQUE REGENCY CIRCA 1810 FAUX BOOK CHIFFONIER SiDEBOARD BRASS GALLERY RAIL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
designed for hiding your silverware, from the outside it looks like a Gillows of Lancaster open library
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Anglo-Indian Ebony Chairs
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A splendid pair of 19th Century Anglo-Indian carved ebony open arm library chairs; finely carved in
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Ebony

English Regency Metamorphic Armchair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
tooled faux leather (vinyl) steps. Depth when library steps are opened 43.5".
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Handsome Pair of Leather Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of open arm library chairs, having frames of mahogany, upholstered in bronze leather with
Category

Vintage 1940s English Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair of Early 20th Century Gainsborough Armchairs
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of early 20th century mahogany Gainsborough / library open armchairs, upholstered in green
Category

Vintage 1920s English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Anglo Indian Ebonised Teak Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early to mid, 19th century Anglo Indian open armed, caned library chair. Having a hardwood ebonised
Category

Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Victorian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in GUÉCÉLARD, FR
. The upper part is distributed as a library, two doors open on three adjustable shelves on wooden
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Unusual Antique French Desktop Bookcase with Ormolu Mounts, Circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
perfect desktop accessory for an office or library. Beneath the open front, is a concave facing adorned
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Bronze

2 Bassett Furniture French Louis XV Style Bergere Club Arm Chairs Ottoman Pair
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
"Beautiful pair of late 20th century French inspired open arm library club bergere chairs by
Category

Late 20th Century Louis XV Living Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

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Open Library For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic open library available at 1stDibs. Each open library for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and mahogany. There are 30 variations of the antique or vintage open library you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer open library, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each open library bearing Victorian, Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made open library has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Beresford Hicks are consistently popular.

How Much is a Open Library?

The average selling price for an open library at 1stDibs is $4,296, while they’re typically $340 on the low end and $50,792 for the highest priced.