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Nendo Large Drop Bookcases Matte Lacquered Laser-Cut Sheet Metal for Cappellini
By Nendo, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
metal, available in a color palette that includes white, mud and anthracite, the sophisticated shorter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Nendo Large Drop Bookcases in Anthracite Matte Lacquered Metal for Cappellini
By Nendo, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
metal, available in a color palette that includes white, mud and anthracite, the sophisticated shorter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Nendo Medium Drop Bookcase Matte Mud Lacquered Metal Structure for Cappellini
By Nendo, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
metal, available in a color palette that includes white, mud and anthracite; the sophisticated shorter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Nendo Small Drop Bookcase in Matte Lacquered Laser-Cut Sheet Metal by Cappellini
By Nendo, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
metal, available in a color palette that includes white, mud and anthracite; the sophisticated shorter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Nendo Medium Drop Bookcase Matte Lacquered Laser-Cut Sheet Metal for Cappellini
By Nendo, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
metal, available in a color palette that includes white, mud and anthracite; the sophisticated shorter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Queen Anne Double Domed Bureau Bookcase
Located in Herzele, BE
book rest. Below the fall two short drawers over two long graduated drawers. The whole is veneered and
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Ebony De Macassar and Parchment Bookcase, Jean Pascaud
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Hollywood, FL
embossed over short cabriole legs.
Provenance: Christies, New York.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Mirror, Parchment Paper
Vintage Walnut Three Door Bow Front China Cabinet, Scotland 1920, H376
Located in Vancouver, BC
Four glass rounded shelves
All standing on short carved cabriole legs
Nice Quality and in good
Category
Vintage 1920s Scottish Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Oak Glazed Cabinet or Bookcase
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
fully adjustable shelves above a two-door cupboard base raised on short barleytwist legs united by an
Category
Vintage 1910s English Bookcases
19th Century Bookshelves
Located in Sart-Saint-Laurent, BE
is raised on short cabriole legs below a scalloped frieze with central carvings. Liègois with
Category
Antique 1880s Bookcases
$76,509
George I Burr walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in Herzele, BE
a central cupboard and is supported by a pair of lopers which are separated by two short feather
Category
Antique 1720s English George I Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
1960s Steel Tanker Style Bookcase in Blue ‘BL05’, Custom Refinished
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
our other short tanker bookcases.
Dimensions: 38" W x 10" D x 42"
Custom refinished
Multiples
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Late Victorian Oak Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Edinburgh, GB
over 4 short drawers and an open bookcase. This is all above 4 panelled doors supported on a stepped
Category
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Mahogany Bookcase, George III Period, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
glazed doors and adjustable shelves. The lower part with two short graduated drawers and two blind doors
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Regency period bowfronted fiddleback mahogany bookcase of large size
Located in Fresno, CA
pendant frieze, above astragal glazed doors, surmounting a bowfronted chest containing two short and four
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Bureau Bookcase/Later Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Hinsdale, IL
drawers and is over two short and three graduated, long drawers; molded top and bracket feet
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires
Materials
Elm
18th Century English Red Lacquer Double-Domed Bureau Bookcase
Located in Millbrook, NY
drawers and shelves. Two short and two long drawers; later bun feet.
Category
Antique 1720s British Queen Anne Secretaires
Materials
Lacquer
Irish George II Bureau Bookcase
Located in Dublin port, IE
several secret compartments and lead gilt Corinthian capitals,
above three short and three long drawers
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George II Bookcases
Regency Simulated Faux Calamader Bookcase of Small Proportions
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
collars. The base with projecting front corners and two short drawers being oak lined and retaining
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Birch, Macassar, Mahogany
Vienna Secession Étagère Magazine Stand, circa 1900, Koloman Moser Style
By Koloman Moser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
capped short brass rods juxtaposed by an elegant oval motif center detail create this most distinctive
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Large Walnut Bookcase with Burlwood Inlays
Located in Carson City, NV
many, many adjustments for taller and shorter books.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Chinese Antique Scholar
s Cabinet or Bookcase, 19th Century
Located in SOMIS, CA
. Traced with peony foliage and grapes, anchored with a pair of short posts, the opening is elegant and
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th Century Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB
waist moulding. The base contains two short and three long drawers, the whole standing on bracket feet
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
SPANISH COLONIAL BAROQUE PERIOD CHESTNUT SECRETARY
Located in San Francisco, CA
shelf above two carved short drawers; above a slant front opening to reveal a single-doored cabinet
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Secretaires
A Stunning Inlaid Walnut Desk
Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
leather writing panel. The case fitted with one frieze drawer above two short drawers above two long
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires
Materials
Brass
The Walton Hall Queen Anne Burl Walnut Secretary Bookcase, English, circa 1705
Located in New York, NY
with nine drawers and cubby holes, the lower section with two short and three long drawers, on bracket
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires
Materials
Mercury Glass, Walnut, Burl
Small George I Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in London, Middlesex
one long drawer below the fall, above a fine waist moulding and two short and two long drawers, the
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid 18th Century Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
bookcase consists of two short and one long secretaire drawer above faded flamed mahogany and satinwood
Category
Antique 1790s English Hepplewhite Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
William and Mary Black Japanned Bureau Bookcase
Located in London, GB
, hiding 2 secret drawers. Above 2 short and 2 long similarly decorated graduated drawers. The sides
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases
Crosby Library II Bookshelf Bookcase in Hand-Painted Steel
By Crosby Studios
Located in West Hollywood, CA
request.
Dimensions:
Tall: 14.2" W x 14.2" D x 84.7" H
Short: 14.2" W x 14.2" D x 75.5" H’
Material
Category
2010s Russian Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
George III Mahogany Inlaid Bureau Bookcase
Located in Edinburgh, GB
two short over three long graduating drawers with stylish cast brass swan neck handles and satinwood
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
George I Period Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase Dating from circa 1720
Located in East Sussex, GB
and gilt leather aged writing leather. Below, A thin map, or document drawer above two short and two
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Dutch 18th Century Burr Walnut Secretaire Writing Cabinet Scriban
Located in Werkendam, NL
short and two longer drawers.
The front doors open to a bank of exquisite drawers; below each door is a
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Dutch George I Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Superb English Regency Mahogany Inlaid Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Wells, ME
original adjustable shelves The base has graduated two short drawers over three long drawers flanked by
Category
Antique 19th Century British Regency Bookcases
Norfolk House George II Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
hinged compartment to the front. The shaped panel doors below concealing two short lead-lined and two
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases
Rare Stanley Wall Unit or Room Divider
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
walnut and we believe rosewood veneers. A rich, dark beauty.
Two short modules with two doors, one short
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Very Fine George I Bureau Bookcase Attributed to Peter Miller
By Peter Miller
Located in London, Middlesex
section with molded waist and two short and one inset drawer over two long graduated drawers, the sides
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
A Magnificent George I Bureau Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
leather. The four drawers in the bottom section, two short and two long, all are burl veneered with
Category
English Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Queen Anne Stained Field Maple “Mulberry-Wood”, Bureau-Cabinet
By Coxed and Woster
Located in London, Middlesex
and pigeonholes over two short and two long drawers retaining their original handles over bracket and
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Cabinets
Materials
Wood
A Pair Of Regency Brass-inlaid Laburnum And Ebony Bookcase Cabinets
By George Bullock
Located in New York, NY
influential early nineteenth century cabinet maker, and although he only had a short life he had a spectacular
Category
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Ebony
Exceptional Burr Walnut Imperial Monogrammed Bureau-Bookcase, Scriban
Located in Werkendam, NL
IJsselstijn directly at + 31 (0)183 750562.
Monumenta Historica offers inventory for (short) lease
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Huge French Heavily Carved Oak Bookcase, circa 1880
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
a Lion head at each far end, and the carving then turns around the ends for a short section.
Both
Category
Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Bookcases
Materials
Oak
19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
drawer with leather inset to top, above a pair of cupboards comprising 2 long and 4 short mahogany oak
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique 18th Century George III Period Light Oak Country House Bureau Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
, compartments and leather surface, with a straight apron running along the top, with two short oak lined drawers
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Early 20th Century Pair of Solid Oak and Brass Globe Wernicke Bookcases
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
that what you buy from us is ready for your home!
I'm Anthony from Anthony Short Antiques, we’re
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Bookcases
Materials
Brass
19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Shaped Open Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
!
I'm Anthony from Anthony Short Antiques, we’re friendly and enthusiastic people who deeply care about
Category
Antique 19th Century British Regency Bookcases
Materials
Brass
20th Century French Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
full confidence that what you buy from us is ready for your home!
I'm Anthony from Anthony Short
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Provincial 4 Door Bookcase or Cabinet
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
confidence that what you buy from us is ready for your home!
I'm Anthony from Anthony Short Antiques, we’re
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Materials
Blown Glass, Pine
Very fine Early 19th Century William IV Period Open Mahogany Library Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
that what you buy from us is ready for your home!
I'm Anthony from Anthony Short Antiques, we’re
Category
Antique 19th Century British William IV Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Impressive Antique 20th Century Three Door Cabinet in Solid Pitch Pine
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
confidence that what you buy from us is ready for your home!
I'm Anthony from Anthony Short Antiques, we’re
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Cut Glass, Pine
19th Century English Glazed Bookcase or Cabinet in Pitch Pine
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
your home!
I'm Anthony from Anthony Short Antiques, we’re friendly and enthusiastic people who
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Handsome Pair of French 19th Century Linenfold Carved Oak Bookcase Cabinets
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
confidence that what you buy from us is ready for your home!
I'm Anthony from Anthony Short Antiques
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Fine 19th Century George IV Period Secretaire Library Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
ready for your home!
I'm Anthony from Anthony Short Antiques, we’re friendly and enthusiastic people
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British George IV Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Mahogany and Marquetry Bookcase by Edwards
Roberts
By Edward
Roberts
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Short Antiques, we’re friendly and enthusiastic people who deeply care about providing professional and
Category
Antique 19th Century British Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Kingwood, Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood
Impressive Pair of 19th Century Ebonised Cabinets or Bookcases
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
for your home!
I'm Anthony from Anthony Short Antiques, we’re friendly and enthusiastic people who
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Materials
Blown Glass, Mahogany
Tall 19th Century Walnut Revolving Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Superb Quality Tall 19th-Century Walnut Three-Tier Revolving Bookcase
An attractive 19th-century walnut revolving bookcase with slatted sides, square walnut top with a moulded edge,...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Country House Cupboard Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This handsome late 18th-century George III mahogany country house estates bookcase is a stunning example of Georgian craftsmanship and design. Its elegant proportions and rich, warm ...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
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There is a range of short bookcases for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and walnut, all short bookcases available were constructed with great care. There are 210 antique and vintage short bookcases for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Short bookcases have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of short bookcases to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern short bookcases are of considerable interest. Large short bookcases can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller short bookcases available at 1stDibs — each spanning 10 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Cappellini, Nendo and Jan Van Der Togt each produced beautiful short bookcases that are worth considering.
How Much are Short Bookcases?
Prices for short bookcases can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, short bookcases begin at $385 and can go as high as $969,714, while the average can fetch as much as $5,119.
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.
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