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Painted wood shelving unit-bookcase Italy
Located in PARIS, FR
A striking testament to Italian craftsmanship, this late 19th-century painted wood bookcase
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Wood
Mission Book Shelf Wall Unit General Store Industrial Display Bookcase Bookshelf
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Oak Bookcase or General Store Display. Sturdy and Usable as designed. Does disassemble. It is all
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1920s American Mission Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Oak
H 67.5 in W 48 in D 16 in
Antique Barrister Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Five piece stacking bookcase with four glass covered units and bottom drawer storage. This unit was
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Early 20th Century Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Globe Wernicke corner bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique mahogany Globe Wernicke bookcase in a corner unit. Completely in perfect
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Early 1900s British Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Mahogany
Modernist Wall Unit, Wood and Tubular Metal, 1920s
Located in Brussels, BE
Modernist Wall Unit, Wood and Tubular Metal, 1920s
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1920s Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Metal
1970s Brass Faux Bamboo Etagere Unit, Hollywood Regency 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
An amazing late 1970s early 1980s Italian display unit etagere in brass plated faux bamboo and the
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Late 19th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Brass
Storage Unit or Library in American Walnut, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Storage unit or library in American walnut, circa 1900.
The shelves are removable and can be
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Late 19th Century North American American Classical Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Victorian Dumb Waiter Bookcase Gillows and Co 1840
Located in Potters Bar, GB
makes for a great bookcase or shelf unit
Sometimes also referred to as a serving table
Purchased from a
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1840s Victorian Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Mahogany
Jacobean Revival Antique 1833 Dated Hand Carved English Oak Bureau Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
dated Jacobean revival Antique Library Bureau bookcase.
This unit can be dismantled into a few very
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1830s European Jacobean Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Oak
H 76.19 in W 77.76 in D 22.05 in
Antique Pharmacy Moble in Walnut with Drawers, Raised Day, Bookcase, Swiss, 1800
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
century, composed of a corner unit and a small piece of furniture.
Pharmacy in perfect condition
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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Walnut
H 108.27 in W 149.61 in D 18.12 in
Tall Victorian Dresser Unit Bookcase with Original Glazing and Red Brown Lacquer
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A characterful tall Victorian dresser unit boasting its original glazing and beautiful red brown
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Early 20th Century British Rococo Revival Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Pine
H 82 in W 42.5 in D 17.75 in
19thC Antique Mahogany Shelving Unit Book Case Sideboard with Drawer Storage
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
baluster legs with its original brown pot castors.
Ideally suited as a decorative shelving unit or bookcase
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Mahogany
H 50 in W 43 in D 18.5 in
19th Century Italian Architectural Corinthian Wood Columns on Sandstone Plinths
Located in Firenze, IT
, important offices or adaptable to the most imaginative and high-level ideas: to flank a bookcase or
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19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Stone, Sandstone
H 89.38 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
MOGENS KOCH Bookcase/Wall Unit Oregon Pine foe Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Hudson, NY
Oregon pine, ten open bookcases and two cabinets , all with manufacturing label on the back. Each
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1910s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Pine
Perforated Steel Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
The is a perforated factory shelving unit/bookcase
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Early 20th Century American Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Steel
Unusual Antique Indian or African Shelve Unit Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A unique and unusual shelving composition.
Believed to be early 20th century possibly earlier.
Formed from heavy wood, with a variety of metal and brass embellishments.
Fo...
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Early 20th Century French Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Pine Bookcase Wall Unit, Denmark circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
This extremely large bookcase or wall unit was originally called a "grocer's desk." It served to
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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Danish Teak Wall Unit Shelving Bookcase 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic, Scandinavian wall unit, made of teak, made in Denmark, circa
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15th Century and Earlier Danish Antique Bookcase Units
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Teak
H 76.25 in W 47.5 in L 76.25 in
Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A painted wood bookcase or shelving unit from a factory in France.
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Wood
Tall Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit, 2 Bay
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Tall Victorian vintage pigeon hole unit, storage, shelving unit – 2 Bay. A few weeks ago we heard
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1910s British Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Pine
Low Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit, 4 Bay
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Low Victorian vintage pigeon hole unit/storage/shelving unit, 4 bay. A few weeks ago we heard about
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1910s British Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Pine
Modern Geometric Shelving Unit
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Geometric Shelving Unit
Reclaimed from French barn pinewood with distressed beige limestone
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1920s French Modern Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Limestone
Very Large Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit, 4 Bay
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Very large vintage Victorian pigeon hole unit, storage or shelving unit . A few weeks ago we heard
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1910s British Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Pine
H 96.86 in W 76.38 in D 18.51 in
Chinese Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
: Book, bookshelf, bookcase, shelf, wall unit, cabinet
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19th Century Antique Bookcase Units
Victorian Long Low Panelled Ebonised Book Shelf Unit Hall Shoe Storage Unit
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A lovely old Victorian pine ecclesiastical bookcase with panelled back and handy storage shelves
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Early 20th Century Welsh Late Victorian Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Pine
H 23.75 in W 65.5 in D 13 in
LARGE INDUSTRIAL ADJUSTABLE SHELVING UNIT
Located in Essex, MA
A striking, large graphic industrial shelving unit in cast iron or steel, with adjustable shelves
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Early 20th Century American Antique Bookcase Units
Antique Revolving Bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
& Co furniture, makes the revolving bookcase a very stable unit. Beautiful warm color and top
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Late 19th Century Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Walnut
Antique Regency Satinwood Shelving Unit, 1800
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and rare antique Regency satinwood free standing shelving unit, circa 1800
Featuring
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Late 19th Century European Regency Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Satinwood
Small 19th Century Pigeon Hole, Shelving, Storage Unit
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Small 19th century pigeon hole/shelving/storage unit. A few weeks ago we heard about a derelict
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1890s British Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Pine
Large Antique Pine Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
find. Such is the case in this stunning, large bookcase or wall unit from England. The wood glows with
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Early 20th Century English Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Wood
Spectacular 19th Century Bookcase In Lacquered Wood – 6.50m
Located in BARSAC, FR
norms dimensions, ideal as a bookcase or display unit for a winery, a department store or a castle
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Pine
Large Victorian Metal Industrial Shelving Unit, Shelf, Pigeon Hole, 5 Shelf
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Large Victorian vintage metal frame industrial shelving unit, shelf, pigeon hole. This is a large
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Early 20th Century British Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Metal
H 80.71 in W 55.91 in D 29.53 in
Large Antique 19th Century Swedish Glass Front Bookcase Painted Gray
Located in Round Top, TX
The gray paint on this striking large bookcase or display wall unit, has been lightly distressed
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Bookcase Units
Arts & Crafts Barrister Style Mahogany Bookcase with Six Sections 20th C
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
An Arts & Crafts Barrister style single unit bookcase offers mahogany construction with six
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 90 in W 35.25 in D 16.25 in
Jacobean Revival Antique 1833 Dated Hand Carved English Oak Bureau Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Jacobean revival Antique Library Bureau bookcase
This unit can be dismantled into a few very easy to
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1830s English Jacobean Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Oak
H 76.19 in W 77.76 in D 22.05 in
English Hanging or Standing Bookcase or Shelves of Oak with Brass Grille Doors
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English hanging or standing bookcase or shelving unit, featuring a crown top with dentile
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Late 19th Century English Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 42.5 in W 43.25 in D 11.25 in
Antique Large Black Pharmacy Apothecary Display Cabinet Bookcase Wall Unit
Located in Round Top, TX
At 11' wide and over 9' tall, this amazing old apothecary will make an impressive wall unit or
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 111.5 in W 133 in D 12.5 in
Bookcase Shelving Unita
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An industrial iron shelving unit bookcase with wood shelves.
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Early 1900s Industrial Antique Bookcase Units
Early 20th C French Warehouse Shelving Unit
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Raw and rustic man-high vintage French industrial shelf unit /bookcase. Originates from a now
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Early 20th Century French Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Iron
Chinese Zitan Wood Étagère Bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large freestanding shelving unit or bookcase made of Zitan wood. All handcrafted with dovetailed
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Zitan
ANTIQUE CHINESE CHiNOISERIE HAND PAINTED & LACQUERED SECRATIARE LIBRARY BOOKCASE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
's Chinese Export hand painted and lacquered 3/4 sized Secrtaire library bureau bookcase
Please
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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Wood
H 64.38 in W 29.14 in D 16.74 in
Early 20th C French Warehouse Shelves and Mirror
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
mirror on one side. This bookcase/shelving unit originates from a now closed French industrial warehouse
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Early 20th Century French Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Iron
Long Narrow Open Shelves
Located in Greenwich, CT
A long open bookcase or storage unit with nine open bays and a top surface shelf. Supported on
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1910s European Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Oak
Antique Cabinet from Brittany France C. 1890
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
modified over the years to have all the doors open, which is a plus for access. Can be used as a bookcase
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1890s French Antique Bookcase Units
Antique WH Gunlocke Quartersawn Oak Adjustable Swivel Library Office Desk Chair
By Gunlocke
Located in Dayton, OH
producing desks, credenzas, bookcases, and storage units. In the initial stages of the program, lumber
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Oak
H 34 in W 19 in D 18.75 in
Rare Globe Wernicke Mahogany Barrister Bookcase Cabinet, c. 1910's
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Norwalk, CT
" bookcase unit, stacked atop a lower cabinet with two glass doors. Every inch is finished with luxurious
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Early 20th Century European Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Metal
Rare Wernicke System "Elastic" Bookcase Mahogany and Oak with Sliding Windows
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Lisse, NL
could be made longer and shorter. This antique example consist of a bottom, three bookcase units with a
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Late 19th Century English Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Oak
H 40 in W 34.2 in D 10.4 in
Primitive Spanish Shelving Unit, 18th Century
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
Charming 18th century primitive Spanish shelving unit with great character and patina.
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18th Century Spanish Primitive Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Wood
Large Kay Leroy Ruggles Umbo Shelving Unit
By Kay Leroy Ruggles
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Large Kay Leroy Ruggles Umbo Shelving Unit
Unit can be taken apart for transport.
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Plastic
English Postal Bookcase, Early 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
possible to use the cabinet as a bookcase or display unit
Superb patina and in very good condition
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Giltwood
Industrial Metal Shelving Unit, by Theodore Scherf, Paris, France, 19th Century
By Théodore Scherf
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Industrial Shelving Unit made by Theodore Scherf, Paris. Would have once
been used in a textile
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1910s French Industrial Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 69.3 in W 61.42 in D 17.52 in
Antique GLOB - WERNICKE Barrister Bookcase stickley era-W8002 20% OFF SALE
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
-unit Barrister Bookcase in very good condition made by Globe-Wernicke in Cincinnati, Ohio. Each section
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique English Petite Revolving Bookcase Tabletop Carved Oak Bobbin Arts Crafts
Located in Shreveport, LA
carved claw feet and wide carved scaling to the edges.Of course the bookcase shelf unit turns/revolves a
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Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Oak
H 26 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Industrial Steel Bookshelf Cabinet Unit
Located in Sheffield, MA
This industrial bookcase cabinet and or shelving unit consists of four to five shelves depending on
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Steel
Large Antique Architectural Pass-Through with Bookcases Flanking Two Entry Doors
Located in Miami, FL
An impressive and large architectural pass-through or wall unit with bookcases flanking each side
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Pine
H 129 in W 160 in D 18.5 in
18th Century French Carved Oak Breton Wardrobe
Located in Buxton, GB
rooms and provide various uses, such a wardrobe/Armoire, Linen Press, Bookcase or Storage Unit.
A
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Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Oak
Early Unit Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Stacking bookcase of mahogany and leaded glass manufactured by Globe-Wernicke
of Cincinnati
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Early 20th Century American Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
Ornately Carved Oak Bookcase with Leaded Glass Doors
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This long oak bookcase unit is complete with four sets of leaded glass double doors that each
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1910s American American Craftsman Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Glass, Oak
Ornately Carved Oak Bookcase with Leaded Glass Doors
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This long oak bookcase unit is complete with four sets of leaded glass double doors that each
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1910s American American Craftsman Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Oak, Glass
GLOBE WERNICKE 1920s Grade 299 Quartersawn Tiger Oak Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Charlotte, NC
various size stacking flip up slide back glass door bookcase units and base with straight legs. One D-8 1
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcase Units
Materials
Brass
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Antique Bookcase Units For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique bookcase units for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique bookcase units — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are 14 antique and vintage antique bookcase units for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 12 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of antique bookcase units available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of antique bookcase units to choose from, but at 1stDibs, modern, mid-century modern and Art Nouveau antique bookcase units are of considerable interest. Dessie Studio, Atelier TERRAI and Jaime Tresserra each produced beautiful antique bookcase units that are worth considering.
How Much are Antique Bookcase Units?
Prices for antique bookcase units start at $2,295 and top out at $84,500 with the average selling for $12,569.
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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