Bookcases
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Bookcases
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 19th Century Antique Bookcases
Mahogany, Oak
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Oak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1980s Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Late 20th Century Swedish Industrial Bookcases
Laminate
Early 1900s British Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Late 19th Century English Antique Bookcases
Bamboo, Natural Fiber, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal, Brass
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Walnut
1770s English George III Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Bookcases
Brass
Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Bookcases
Steel, Aluminum
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Glass, Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
2010s Italian Bookcases
Wood
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Teak
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Oak
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Oak
1990s American Biedermeier Bookcases
Wood
19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Bookcases
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
2010s American Post-Modern Bookcases
Porcelain, Oak
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Bookcases
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Bookcases
Walnut
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Bookcases
Metal
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
Early 20th Century British George III Bookcases
Wood
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Bookcases
Nickel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Brass
20th Century Neoclassical Bookcases
Wood
1960s Swiss Vintage Bookcases
Concrete
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Bookcases
Iron
1880s English Antique Bookcases
Pine
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Bookcases
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Bookcases
Metal
2010s Canadian Anglo-Japanese Bookcases
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Glass, Cypress
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Bookcases
Metal
20th Century British Bookcases
Hardwood
1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Bookcases
Chestnut
Vintage and Antique Bookcases for Sale: Shop Art Deco Bookcases, Globe Wernicke Bookcases and Barrister Bookcases on 1stDibs
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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