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Bookcases For Sale
Suvretta Bookcase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
“Suvretta” is a Romansh word (language spoken in Engadine) that means: “above the small forest”. Like rows of overlapping trees, the books placed on the green shelves of Suvretta tak...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Laminate, Wood, Plywood, Scrap Wood

Model 795 Bookcase by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
More than just a bookcase but rather a small architectural masterpiece that is the focal point of any space, the Model 795 bookshelf (sometimes called the “Serie 1935” or “Liberia 19...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Boho Chic White Rattan and Wicker Bathroom Storage Etagere
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Boho Chic White Rattan and Wicker Bathroom Storage Etagere offers an ideal storage solution while bringing a touch of bohemian charm to your bathroom. Made from sturdy wicker and...
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1980s Indonesian Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, 800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style White Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 19th-century Swedish Gustavian-style two-door pine bookcase with newer professionally applied antique white painted finish. The paint has been lightly distressed, revealing natu...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Bookcases

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Pine

French 18th Century Louis XV Style Provincial - Country French Armoire Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Tall French 18th-19th Century Louis XV Style Provincial - Country French Carved Walnut Armoire - Bibliotheque - Bookcase. The twin-door vitrine or book cabinet with three wooden sh...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Flexor Green Wood Metal Bookshelf by Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
The Flexor bookshelf features a modular design with an aluminum extrusion structure that offers endless configuration possibilities. Robust metal elements securely connect and suppo...
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2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Poul Hundevard Danish Modern Teak 4 Drawer Drop Front Secretary w/ Bookshelf
Located in Pasadena, TX
Danish Cabinet with a practical combination of drawers and open compartment with flap. Thanks to the flip top, it transforms into a convenient smart working station. It is ideal for ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Wood

Oversized Antique Oak Roll Front Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Oversized Antique Oak Roll Front Bookcase C1920 Measures - 75.25"H x 47.25"W x 20.75"D This oversized...
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20th Century Bookcases

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Oak

Mid Century Bamboo and Rattan Étagère Shelves, Italy, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A Mid Century bamboo and rattan three-tier Italian étagère (shelves) dating from the 1960s. In excellent condition commensurate of age.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Tired Bookcase
Located in London, England
Small sized tiered bookshelves in oak. Circa 1930. H 132cm x W 33cm x D 26cm
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1930s Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Burled Walnut Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Eastlake Victorian bookcase In the manner of Herter Brothers USA, Circa 1880s Carved walnut, with glass front doors, burled walnut panels, and original bras...
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1880s American Victorian Antique Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Étagère
Located in Sheffield, MA
Custom designed Hollywood Regency style étagère. This brass shelving unit features four shelves with glass and a Napoleonic form pediment. Includes attached wall brackets. Dimensions...
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Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass

California Modern Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase Room Divider by Lou Hodges, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 80's light blue cerused oak modular wall bookcase, which is finished on the back so can also be used as a floating room divider, is by Lou Hodges and was designed and produced i...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Tall Custom Brass Etagere with Glass Shelves by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall custom brass etagere with seven glass shelves. Handmade in solid brass in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be made in custom size and finish. Pr...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique French Bakers Rack
Located in Houston, TX
This is an early 20th century bakers rack made of iron with brass trim. The makers name, Echalie and Biabaud, Paris is embossed on the cast iron feet. The metal shelves are topped wi...
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Early 20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Iron

George III Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
George III Bureau bookcase and later ( the top has been added later 20th Century) with glazed doors to the top enclosing two adjustable shelves, below the top when the fall is down t...
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19th Century Antique Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Outstanding Quality Antique Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality 18th century antique Dutch marquetry inlaid burr walnut bureau bookcase having an outstanding quality Dutch marquetry inlaid burr walnut bureau bookcase with a shaped cornice above a pair of marquetry inlaid panelled doors opening to reveal an adjustable shelved interior above a bombe shaped bureau with a fitted interior consisting of 8 drawers, pigeon holes, pair of leather bookends, centre door opening to reveal a secret drawer and a sliding well above 5 bombe shaped drawers with original ornate brass handles. Fantastic marquetry inlaid sides standing on carved walnut paw...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

1962, André Wogenscky Marta Pan
Located in Perpignan, FR
rare armoire crée par André Wogenscky et son épouse Marta Pan. (Voir site web de la fondation) André Wogenscky et un fidèle collaborateur de Le Corbusier, ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Oak

English Oak Glazed Haberdashery Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1900 English Oak Glazed Haberdashery Cabinet sku 1840 W135 x D59 x H213 cm Weight 150 kg
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Early 20th Century Bookcases

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Oak

Modernist Low Bookcase, Chrome Plated Metal, Lacquered Wood, Glass, Customizable
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel low bookcase in chrome-plated metal, glossy lacquered wood, and sliding glass panels. Customizable, production time ca. 10 w...
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2010s German Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Bookcases in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
IImari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, bookcases, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1957 These library units, crafted from walnut, are the work of Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Rosewood Wall Bookshelf by Celina Decorações, Brazilian Mid-Century, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Produced in the 1960s by Celina Decorações, this wall bookshelf has a minimalist design, enhanced by its beautiful rosewood veneers. It has three shelves with “T”-shaped lateral deta...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Rosewood

Italian Teak, Black Metal and Brass Midcentury Bookshelves Roomdivider
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This bookshelves was produced in Italy by SELEX in the 1960s. Thanks to its adjustable height ( 278 - 284,5 /285 cm max) it can be placed against a wall or anywhere in a room, used ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Metal

Wall-mounted bookcase with wooden uprights and modules, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful wall-mounted bookcase with wooden uprights and modules, Italian craftsmanship, 1950s. This wall-mounted piece of furniture highlights the natural beauty of wood, featuri...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Ash

Very Fine Antique Secretary Bookcase with Brass Eagle Crest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Well constructed with fine mahogany veneer with Federal style brass eagle finial on a pedestal. The carved cornice with urn form finials over a carv...
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Late 19th Century Federal Antique Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Glass, Mahogany

English 19th Century Oak Bookcase with Glass Doors, Drawers and Pilasters
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak bookcase from the 19th century, with carved cornice, glass doors, three drawers and pilaster motifs. Created in England during the 19th century, this oak bookcase features a molded cornice with protruding center and dentil molding, sitting above pair of glass doors...
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19th Century English Antique Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Shanxi Province Teak and Glass Display Cabinet/Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Teak and Glass Display Cabinet/Bookcase 2 Shelves and 4 Doors
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood, Teak

Set di 3 Etagere Librerie in Metallo e Vetro Fume , Italia 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Libreria modulare, componibile ed autoportante moderna italiana con struttura in metallo cromato e vetro temperato fumé risalente agli anni '70. Modelli simili sono stati prodotti d...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Superb early 19th-century English mahogany bookcase from the William IV period.
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb early 19th-century English mahogany bookcase from the William IV period. This beautiful English mahogany piece stands out by its high quality and small size, which gives it co...
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Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Mahogany Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English mahogany Chippendale breakfront bookcase, circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

French Pine Astral Glazed Bookcase Cabinet with Column Supports
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing early 20th century French pine bookcase cabinet featuring astral glazed doors and neoclassical style corinthian column supports on each side. The two part case is surmounted by a stepped cornice molding supported by two columns. The columns flank three astral glazed cabinet...
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20th Century French Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Pine

Large Southern Style Display Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from mahogany and finished in a deep walnut tone, this sophisticated cabinet features glass-paneled doors adorned with circular motifs to the glass doors and lower panels. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of Midcentury Etageres
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's English rattan and walnut etageres. Measurements: Height: 66" Length: 18" Width: 14"
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1960s English Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Bookcase or Magazine Stand, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak bookcase or magazine stand By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 20.25"W x 13.75"D x 37"H...
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Early 1900s American Mission Antique Bookcases

Materials

Oak

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb Walnut Sliding Glass Door Bookcase Mid Century
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Mid Century walnut bookcase with sliding glass doors designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. Fully marked on the bottom and produced in September of 1951.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Libreria scandinava in rovere e teak con ripiani regolabili
Located in Brescia, IT
Libreria scandinava degli anni ’50/’60 in rovere e teak con tre ripiani regolabili e dettagli costruttivi di alta qualità. Libreria scandinava degli anni ’50/’60 realizzata in rover...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Teak

Lips Vago Double Congresso Bookcase in Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lips Vago, 'Congresso' shelving unit, white lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s. Constructed from steel sheets, the double 'Congresso' shelf is a sturdy yet unassuming bookcase that can b...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Three-Tier Bookshelf – Pine and White Laminate
Located in Pasadena, CA
This three-tier bookcase reflects midcentury modern design through its clean lines and balanced use of materials. Crafted in pine and walnut, each shelf features a white laminated to...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut, Formica, Pine

Scandinavian 1960s teak bookcase with storage compartment
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage bookcase with teak frame, short oblique legs, closed compartment with doors and upper part with open shelves. Original Scandinavian teak bookcase from the 1960s, characteriz...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Teak

English 19th Century Mahogany Inlaid Breakfront
Located in Atlanta, GA
English 19th Century Mahogany Inlaid Breakfront with Inlay and Diamond form Sash Work
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19th Century English Antique Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Reformed Gothic Hanging Bookcase, in the style of E W Godwin
Located in London, GB
A reformed Gothic hanging bookcase, in the style of E W Godwin with a turned gallery and shelf, the door inset with a Minton 8 inch tile 'Rob Roy in Glasgow To...
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Late 19th Century British Gothic Antique Bookcases

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Bookcase is a stunning representation of the style, with its very tailored architecture that draws attention to the luxurious and e...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Bookcases

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Glass, Mahogany

Lifetime Furniture Mission Oak Arts Crafts Glass Front Double Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts period glass front bookcase cabinet By Lifetime Furniture USA, Circa 1900 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with mullioned glass front doors and bras...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

Early 19th c. English Painted Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good English open bookcase cabinet in original mustard paint, the waterfall scalloped sides with two hanging shelves, the lower cabinet having two paneled doors, the whole with origi...
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1840s English William IV Antique Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century regency Period Mahogany Tall Wellington Base Open Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Superb Quality Early 19th-Century Regency Period Mahogany Wellington-Base Open Library Bookcase An early 19th-century Regency period solid mahogany tall open library bookcase with...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Libreria Acerbis Anni 80 Design di Roberto Monsani
Located in Milano, IT
Libreria da parete modulare realizzata con elementi della serie 'Life' in legno laccato grigio con apertura a ribalta e battente con ripiani interni in cristallo. Nella parte central...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Crystal

Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider
Located in Chicago, IL
Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider. Manner of Milo Baughman Style of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouve
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Princess Diana s the Althorp Estate Living History Collection Library Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare, now discontinued, Thomas Chippendale Library bookcase which is an exact authorised copy of one from Princess’s Diana’s family home, the Althorp Estate, it was part of the Living History collection, made by Theodore Alexander and retailed through Brights of Nettlebed The Althorp estate is widely considered one of, if not the finest English country home left standing. You can see clips of the tours online, the place is an absolute marvel of English history. The estate is owned, and has been by the Spencer family’s for over 500 years, I’ll include the history below. The estate is currently in the stewardship of the Earl of Spencer, Princess Diana’s brother The bookcase itself is very fine, in flamed mahogany with a very regal oxblood velour lining. The handles inside the top section are leopard’s heads, you have two hidden drawers to the top, the right one has the Althorp family crest inside. The piece also has a removable coat of arms, armorial crest to the middle top Condition wise this piece is exquisite, there is very little in terms of wear or use, it has been cherished since new and is a very fine piece indeed Dimensions Height:- 202cm Width:- 81.5cm Depth:- 41cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point Althorp History  Althorp (popularly pronounced /'??l???rp/ AWL-thorp) is a Grade I listed stately home and estate in the civil parish of Althorp, in West Northamptonshire, England of about 13,000 acres (5,300 ha). By road it is about 6 miles (9.7 km) northwest of the county town of Northampton and about 75 miles (121 km) northwest of central London, situated between the villages of Great Brington and Harlestone. It has been held by the prominent aristocratic Spencer family for more than 500 years, and has been owned by Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer since 1992. It was also the home of Lady Diana Spencer (later Princess of Wales) from her parents' divorce until her marriage to Charles, Prince of Wales. Althorp is mentioned as a small hamlet in the Domesday Book as "Olletorp", and by 1377 it had become a village with a population of more than fifty people. By 1505 there were no longer any tenants living there, and in 1508, John Spencer purchased Althorp estate with the funds generated from his family's sheep-rearing business. Althorp became one of the prominent stately homes in England. The palace dates to 1688, replacing an earlier house that was once visited by Charles I. The Spencer family amassed an extensive art collection and other valuable household items. During the 18th century, the house became a major cultural hub in England, and parties were regularly held, attracting many prominent members of Great Britain's ruling class. George John, 2nd Earl Spencer, who owned Althorp between 1783 and his death in 1834, developed one of the largest private libraries in Europe at the palace, which grew to over 100,000 books by the 1830s. After falling on hard times, John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer, known as the Red Earl, in 1892 sold much of the collection to Enriqueta Rylands, who was building the University of Manchester Library. Many of Althorp's furnishings were sold off during the twentieth century, and between 1975 and 1992 alone approximately 20% of the contents were auctioned. The house at Althorp was a "classically beautiful" red brick Tudor building, but its appearance was radically altered, starting in 1788, when the architect Henry Holland was commissioned to make extensive changes. Mathematical tiles were added to the exterior, encasing the brick, and four Corinthian pilasters were added to the front. The grand hall entrance to the house, Wootton Hall, was cited by Sir Nikolaus Pevsner as "the noblest Georgian room in the county". The Great Dining Room in the east wing extension of the house was added in 1877 to designs by John Macvicar Anderson, its walls hung with faded, red damask silk. Numerous fireplaces and furnishings were brought to Althorp from Spencer House in London during the Blitz for safekeeping and still remain. The Picture Gallery stretches for 115 feet (35 m) on the first floor of the west wing, and is one of the best remaining examples of the original Tudor oak woodwork and ambiance in the mansion. It has an extensive collection of portraits, including Anthony van Dyck's War and Peace, a John de Critz...
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20th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Mid Century MODERN Walnut DANISH BOOKCASE / Hutch, c. 1960 s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Teak Danish Bookcase / hutch, c. 1960's. Plenty of room for books or displaying your collection. This narrow piece makes it a great choice for a hallway or long w...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Bambuseto Wood and Glass Bookshelf by Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
The Bambuseto Wood Bookshelf raises important questions about sustainability. While the use of bamboo boards suggests an eco-friendly approach, the design also invites reflection on ...
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2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 CONTINENTAL JACOBEAN GOTHIC REVIVAL BOOKCASES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this lovely pair of stunning circa 1860-1880 hand carved Continental Oak, Library bookcase cabinets in the Jacobe...
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1880s English Gothic Revival Antique Bookcases

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Oak

Leather Brown Photo Album
Located in Milan, IT
Handmade photo album by Florentine bookbinder Giannini with a naturally tanned leather spine and gorgeous red marbled paper cover. Each phase of the bookbinding process requires perf...
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2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Leather

Kartell Medium Bookworm Bookcase in Aluminum by Ron Arad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An artist's creativity combined with a great company’s technology results in to a bookcase design of Industrial scale that can rightfully be considered the world’s most daring and re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Plastic

Rustic Country Low Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English Rustic Country house style walnut four-door low bookcase with an antiqued and ebonized exterior, with glass doors and antiqued brass handles. W...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

20th Century French Wood Patinated Bookshelf
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th-century French bookshelf features a beautifully aged patina in shades of green and natural wood, giving it a distinct rustic character. Built from solid wood, the tall and ...
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20th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Antique French Carved Oak Vitrine Cabinet Bookcase Barley Twist Renaissance
Located in Miami, FL
Antique French carved oak vitrine cabinet bookcase barley twist renaissance from France. A gorgeous antique French bookcase cabinet, unusually...
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Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

Thomasville Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Bookcases, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style bookcases By Thomasville USA, Circa 1970s Green lacquered walnut, with brass accents and brass fini...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Carlton Room Divider and Bookcase by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano, Italy
Located in London, GB
Probably the most iconic of all Ettore Sottsass' designs, the colourful Carlton is half room divider, half bookcase and full size sculptural marvel. Des...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

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Laminate, Wood

George Nelson for Herman Miller BCS Basic Two Shelf Walnut Veneer Bookshelf
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century walnut veneer bookcase with two shelves in a rectangular cabinet, resting on four tapered wooden legs. (BCS BASICS CABINET SERIES, GEORGE NELSON FOR HERMAN MILLE...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

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.