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Bookcases For Sale
Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet By Kindel Furniture USA, Late 20th century Gorgeous carved mahogany, with mullio...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases

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Brass

Antique Macey Double Row Barrister Bookcase, Signed
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an oak stack barrister double bookcase in three stacking and graduated section plus top and bottom with glass fronts. The bookcase if from the early 1900s when they build qua...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak

Wabi Sabi Primitive Bookshelf, 1800s, Scandinavia
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Wabi-sabi primitive bookshelf from Scandinavia, 1800s. Handcrafted with timeworn character and rich patina, celebrating the beauty of age and imperfection.
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Late 19th Century Norwegian Primitive Antique Bookcases

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Pine

19th Century French Pine Library Bibliotheque Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand late 19th century country French library bibliotheque bookcase cabinet constructed from pine. The large case features a country French aes...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bookcases

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Brass

Danish Mid-Century Oak Shelving System in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Oak Shelving System in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern wall unit in light Nordic oak. Made in Denmark in the 1960s in the style of Henning ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Oak

20th Century Black Painted Display Bookcase Glazed Cabinet
Located in Kvidinge, SE
A gorgeous Bookcase Display with two glazed cabinet doors Painted and refinished in a black with a delicate hint of red under and distress for an authentic antique feel The inside i...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases

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Brass

Singolo Walnut Bookshelf
Located in Milan, IT
Minimalist and sophisticated, this bookshelf can be directly put on a wall or in the middle of a room as a divider. Its light Silhouette and exquisite craftsmanship make it a strikin...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Bookcases

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Walnut

Baker Furniture English Regency Carved Rosewood Étagère, Bookcase, or Wall Unit
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional English Regency style etagère, bookcase, wall unit, or room divider By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Gorgeous carved rosewood, with original brass hardware. Mea...
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1960s American British Colonial Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Karges French Regency Louis XVI Chinoiserie Green Lacquered Lighted Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI Chinoiserie style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet with hand-painted Chinoiserie scenes By Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Green...
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1980s American Louis XVI Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Contemporary Shelving Room Divider "30/30 L" in Walnut by Casey Lurie Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Part room divider, part bookcase, part screen, the "30/30" series is an extremely versatile shelving system. Named for the degrees of the alternately angled dividers which give the ...
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2010s North American Modern Bookcases

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Wood, Walnut

Mid 20th century Scandinavian birch inlaid open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Scandinavian birch inlaid open bookcase circa 1950. Good quality birch and kingwood low open bookcase with cupboard. Dark stained birch top and sides with kingwood ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases

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Birch

Georgian Solid Birch Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian, Chippendale, or Early American style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top USA, Circa 1970s Gorgeous carved solid birch, with original ...
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1970s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Antique Walnut Dutch Marquetry Bureau Cabinet Bookcase 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an important antique Dutch walnut and marquetry bureau bookcase, circa 1780 in date. It has been made from the finest burr walnut w...
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1780s Dutch Antique Bookcases

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Walnut

A British Colonial Teakwood Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
A handsome British Colonial bookcase, crafted in solid teakwood and designed with classic glass-paneled doors for displaying books and cherished objects. Divided into upper and lower...
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Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Bookcases

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Tricom Italian Etagere or Wall Unit after Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large symmetrical chrome and glass etagere in the style of Milo Baughman. It features a heavy chrome frame with clear rectangular sized glass shelves.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Chrome

Practical Gothic Revival Carved Two Door Dry Bar Cabinet / Bookcase w. Iron Lock
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and practical bookcase or drinks cabinet. This beautifully designed and all hand carved, tiger oak cabinet from circa 1910 is in amazing condition. It comes with top qualit...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Bookcases

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Iron

Antique revolving bookcase
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
Beautiful antique mahogany book mill with lovely marquetry. Inlaid with satinwood. Superb quality book mill from the renowned 19th-century English furniture maker Maple & Co. with it...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase, George III Style
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 19th Century George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase. Bookcase features a broken swan-neck pediment with fretwork design, above a molded cornice. The upper cabinet features two...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

Pangea Walnut Brass Wall Unit
Located in Milan, IT
Playfully inspired by the supercontinent that once unified all landmasses on Earth, this MDF wall unit balances restraint and sophistication. Its rigorous lines are softened by the i...
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2010s Italian Bookcases

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Wood

Monumental 18th Century Hand Scraped and Painted French Buffet Deux Corps Biblio
Located in Dallas, TX
At over 10 feet tall, this monumental French buffet deux corps bibliotheque would make a wonderful statement piece. Hand-carved in the 1700s, the towering case storage has a hand-scr...
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18th Century French Antique Bookcases

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Wood, Paint

Mid-Century Modern “1st Edition” Walnut Bookcase Hutch by Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Walnut, Original Glass Doors This rare “1st Edition” walnut bookcase hutch by Lane, crafted in the 1950s, exemplifies the sleek ele...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Glass, Walnut

Antique Globe Wernicke Four Section Glazed Stacking Barrister s Bookcase
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Antique Globe Wernicke Four Section Iron Banded Glazed Stacking Barrister's Bookcase 1920s & 1940's as noted by both logos Comes apart in sections for easy transportation. Set of...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Bookcases

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Brass

Solid Rustic Oak Dovetail Record Crate for 7"/45 Rpm Records, in Stock
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favorite titles that are in heavy rotation, our Dovetail Record Crate...
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2010s American Modern Bookcases

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Brass

Pair of Modular Wall-Mounted Shelving System by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Pair of modular wall-mounted shelving system designed by Vittorio Introini, produced by Saporiti, Italy, circa 1969. Stainless steel, very good condition. Shelves can be used indivi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Stainless Steel

Important 19th Century Oak Revolving Bookcase
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Large 19th-century oak revolving bookcase with three shelves. This charming 19th-century bookcase features three shelves, which is quite unusual. The height between the shelves is 31...
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19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Bookcases

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Oak

Lifetime Furniture Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Double Bookcase, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period double bookcase cabinet By Lifetime Furniture USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with mullioned glass front doors, and original ...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases

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Copper

Custom Made Walnut Bookcase w/ Glass Doors by Danish Modern LA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Made Walnut Bookcase w/ Glass Doors by Danish Modern LA
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Glass, Wood, Walnut

Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stained Ask For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stained Ask For Cassina Designed between 1956 and 1957 by Franco Albini and Fr...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Georgian Cherry and Burl Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and lighted bookcase hutch top In the manner of Baker Furniture By Jasper Cabinet Co. USA, Circa...
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1980s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Antique Globe Wernicke School Oak Three Stack Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Globe Wernicke School Oak Three Stack Bookcase C1920. Measures - 32"H x 13.5"W x 10.5"D . ...
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20th Century Bookcases

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Oak

A large mid century modern hutch by UP Møbelfabrik, Denmark circa 1965
Located in View Park, CA
An imposing Danish mid century modern bookshelf / shelving unit / hutch in teak wood UP Møbelfabrik, mid twentieth century. The glorious grain of this wood really shines on this piec...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

George Nelson per Herman Miller Libreria "CSS", italia 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Libreria modulare del modello CSS disegnata da George Nelson per Herman Miller. Il sistema è un'iconica unità di scaffalatura modulare che incarna la filosofia del design moderno di ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Steel

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique Victorian figured mahogany bookcase having an outstanding quality figured mahogany shaped cornice above a pair of carved mahogany glazed doors opening to revea...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases

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Other

Antique Chinoiserie Jacobean Green Lacquered Hand Painted Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Chinoiserie Jacobean style bookcase, dining cabinet, or bar cabinet In the manner of Berkey Gay USA, Circa 1920s Green lacquered carved walnut, with hand ...
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1920s American Chinoiserie Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Georgian Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Hand-Painted Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and lighted bookcase hutch top In the manner of Baker Furniture By Jasper Cabinet ...
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1980s American Chinoiserie Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Library Bookcase
Located in London, England
Four door mahogany library bookcase on four drawer base. Circa 1870. H 262cm x W 261cm x D 48cm
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1870s Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

Important Pair Antique R.J. Horner Renaissance Revival Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
A monumental, rare and exceptional pair bookcases / china display cabinets from the Gilded Age, circa 1880s. Attributed to R.J. Horner Drawing inspiration from Italian Baroque, Renaissance and Gothic Architecture. The case is hand carved from mahogany featuring two glass display doors with carved floret medallions flanked by 2 large bearded figural Atlas...
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1880s Renaissance Revival Antique Bookcases

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Glass, Mahogany

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Vitrine, Bookcase, Marble Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Standing at 58 inches in height, this small scale late nineteenth century Louis XVI style mahogany vitrine or bookcase is finished with stunning bronze banding and a red marble top with white veining. Its corners feature fluting with inset bronze filets. Its single door is finished with a bronze border and key surround and opens to reveal an interior with three adjustable shelves. The cabinet rests on Classic finial...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bookcases

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Marble, Bronze

A Mid-Century Bookshelf, Oak, France, c. 1950s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A unique mid-century bookshelf with compass feet in oak, designed by unknown designer in France, c. 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Oak

Globe Wernicke Mission Oak Barrister Bookcase Secretary with Leaded Glass c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Globe Wernicke Mission Oak 5 Stack Barrister Bookcase...
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Early 20th Century Bookcases

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern wide teak tall bookcase (2) cabinet doors Made in Denmark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Mid-Century Modern wide teak tall bookcase with (2) cabinet doors Made in Denmark. This bookcase is completely original and in very good vintage condition. The bookcase has ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Vintage Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase / Display Cabinet 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A delightful Vintage flame mahogany Georgian Revival library breakfront bookcase / display cabinet, dating from the mid 20th Century and the rear bearing the makers label for the ren...
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Mid-20th Century Bookcases

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Mahogany

Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870
By S.E. R. Johnson. Warrington
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A handsome and very well crafted English break-front bookcase or bibliotheque in solid mahogany by S.E. & R. Johnson of Warrington, England, circa 1870. Features six doors with glass panels in the upper section over a base with ten drawers on each side, flanking a middle section consisting of three doors with wooden panels. There are two adjustable shelves in each of the three upper sections, with a total of ten interior drawers. Original tear-drop pulls on doors turn to release a lever allowing the doors to be opened with the pulls as well as locked, a most unusual and attractive feature. All of the hardware is original to the bookcase including the locks. Comes with working locks and keys. Measurements: 13' 8 1/2" long x 21 1/2" - 27 1/2" deep x 101" high (8'5" high) All of the drawers are stamped with the cabinetmaker's stamp, "S.E. & R. (Ralph) Johnson, Warrington". This fine bookcase was manufactured prior to 1880 in Warrington in Cheshire, England. While information is scant, it would seem that S. E. would have been Ralph's father's workshop listed at 78 Bridge Street in Warrington, England, circa 1878. Ralph would have likely been an apprentice at that time. He opened his own workshop, presumably when his father retired. By the Edwardian period, Ralph had become a cabinet maker of some renown. Drawer locks are original and stamped "Chance Son & Co. W Chance, Son, & Co" and are listed in the 1850s directories as "Merchants and Factors" in Birmingham, England. They would have been middlemen having various merchandise made for them, primarily for export to North America. The type of locks employed in this bookcase is a lever combination lock. In the cabinet lock trade, lever locks became available circa 1855 and superseded the earlier tumbler and back-spring locks. Some points about the breakfront to note are that it is made entirely out of solid mahogany which is unusual; there are no veneers. Even the drawer sides, backs and bottoms are made of mahogany. The interior wood, i.e., the back and the insides of the cabinet is pine. One of the great features is that the upper door hardware has a dead latch that operates with the tear drop pull. You can lock the doors, but if you don't want to lock them, you can use the tear drop pull to operate the dead latch to open and close by turning it to the right. There are 20 exterior drawers and 8 interior drawers. Lower cabinets each have 1 fixed shelf; upper cabinets have 2 adjustable shelves each. There are enough extra original cast iron shelf...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian Open Breakfront Open Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian oak open breakfront bookcase, Circa 1870 in date. The breakfront top above a frieze, the solid oak superbly c...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Bookcases

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Oak

Gustav Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Lighted Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts style lighted bookcase or display cabinet In the manner of Gustav Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Oak, with mullioned glass front doors ...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Carlton Wood Miniature Bookcase by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown an authentic and perfect reproduction of the Carlton bookcase, originally designed in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass. The vivid colors and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

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Wood, Plastic

Mid Century Danish Modern Combination Bookshelf Dining Table Desk by Domino
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Mid Century Danish Modern combination bookshelf, desk, dining table, made by Domino Mobelfabrik, circa 1960/70s. The case features open shelves at the lower section of the p...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Oversized RJ Horner Carved Oak Two-Door One-Drawer Bookcase c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Oversized Antique RJ Horner Carved Oak Two-Door & One-Drawer Bookcase c1910 78 h x 49 1/2 w x 13 3/4...
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Early 20th Century Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Century Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture USA, 1970s Burl wood, with e...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

19th Century English Pine Bookcase
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century pine bookcase from England. The lines are simple for easy placement in any home or office. There is a stately crown molding around the top of the case, following down ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases

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Pine

Large Antique George III Quality Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase 238 x 286 x 62 cm
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large Antique George III quality mahogany breakfront bookcase having a swan neck pediment above a dental moulded cornice above four quality figured mahogany glazed doors. The doors o...
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19th Century English George III Antique Bookcases

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Other

Louis XVI Style Bookcase In Mahogany And Gilded Bronze
Located in BARSAC, FR
Beautiful and large Louis XVI style bookcase in solid mahogany decorated with very finely chiseled gilt bronze elements. Architectural in shape with two projecting side blocks compo...
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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

Antique Globe Wernicke Arts Crafts Mahogany 4-Stack Barrister Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mahogany Four Stack Barrister Bookcase Signed C1920 Measures - 58"H x 34.25"W x 12.75"D This antique Globe Wernicke barrister bookcase, dating fr...
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Mahogany

Wolfgang Laubersheimer "Verspantes Regal" Steel Bookcase for Pentagon, 1984
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic object designed by Wolfgang Laubersheimer and produced by Pentagon Group, Germany, 1984. This bookcase, called "Regal Verspanntes", is made...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Steel, Iron

Antique Edwardian Oak Revolving Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian Oak revolving bookcase having a quality mahogany serpentine shaped top with a moulded edge supported by mahogany reeded splats. It boasts eight open book shelves s...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

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Oak

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Bookcase by Willem Penaat for Pander Den Haag, 1921
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School bookcase. Design by Willem Penaat for H. Pander & Zonen Den Haag. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with original ...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

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Oak

French 19th Century Walnut Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This large Louis Philippe bibliotheque is a magnificent way to display or store any precious decor items in your home or office. Unlocking the four glass front doors reveals a single...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Bookcases

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Glass, Wood, Walnut

Pair of Mahogany Open Bookcases
Located in Cheshire, GB
A handsome pair of early 20th-century mahogany open bookcases, showcasing timeless craftsmanship and classic design. Each bookcase features a rich, warm mahogany finish with fine gra...
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Early 20th Century British Bookcases

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Wood

Antique Edwardian Revolving Bookcase Flame Mahogany 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This an exquisite antique revolving bookcase attributed to the renowned Victorian retailer and manufacturer Maple & Co., circa 1900. It is made of mahogany , revolves on a solid ca...
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Bookcases

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Mahogany

Casablanca Wood Cabinet, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Casablanca cabinet designed in 1981 for Memphis by Ettore Sottsass, in wood and plastic laminated colors. This is an unlimited edition with a number...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Plastic

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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