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Antique Gustav Stickley Bookcase, signed with paper label as pictW7983 SALE
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Gustav Stickley Two-Door Bookcase. Good original finish in excellent condition
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Wrought Iron

ANTIQUE GUSTAV STICKLEY Two-Door Bookcase Model 717 - W7984
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Gustav Stickley Narrow 2-Door Bookcase model 717, circa 1914. The bookcase has
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Glass, Oak

Arts & Crafts Mission Stickley Brothers Two Door Oak Bookcase C1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous two door Arts & Crafts bookcase by the Stickley Brothers C1910. Quater sawn oak
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Glass, Oak

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase, Refinished
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts bookcase In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Brass

Antique Stickley Brothers Style Arts and Crafts Mahogany Double Bookcase
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts double bookcase In the manner of Stickley Brothers By John D
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slatted Bookcase or Magazine Rack
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak bookcase or magazine stand By Stickley
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Oak

Antique Stickley Brothers Style Arts & Crafts Oak Glass Front Bookcase Cabinet
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period glass front bookcase In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Glass, Oak

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Glass Front Bookcase
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts period glass front bookcase or display cabinet In the manner
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Glass, Oak

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts bookcase cabinet By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Copper

Antique L&JG Stickley Three Door Bookcase C 1910 - W3227
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique L&G Stickley 3 door 1/4 sawned oak bookcase in very good condition, with a great
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Copper

Stickley Style Antique Arts and Crafts Oak Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Late Victorian or Arts & Crafts style bookcase cabinet In the manner of
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Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Glass, Oak

L&JG Stickley Open Bookcase with Chamfered Board Back (2 Available)
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
L&JG Stickley open bookcase with chamfered board back and tenon & key construction c1906-1912
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Oak

Antique Gustav Stickley Model 820 One Door China Cabinet - W5547
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Gustav Stickley Model 820 One Door China Cabinet in very good condition. It has
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Bronze

SUPERB Antique Gustav Stickley Stand c. 1907 w/ Two Drawers - W8345
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
so called EXPERTS telling people the value of Gus Stickley bookcase where right now a same Bookcase
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1920s
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts bookcase cabinet In the manner of Stickley Brothers
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Glass, Oak

Lifetime Furniture Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Glass Front Double Bookcase Cabinet
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts period glass front bookcase cabinet By Lifetime Furniture
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Brass

Superb CHARLES LIMBERT Bookcase with Wicker Decoration, Stickley era - W7083
By Charles Limbert
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
30% OFF! This is a SUPERB Charles Limbert Bookcase with Wicker Decorations. It features original
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Wicker, Oak

Antique Stickley School Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Double Door Bookcase C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Stickley School Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Double Door Bookcase with Divided Interior having Adjustable
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique "LIFETIME" Bookcase / Magazine Stand c. 1910 -Stickley Era - W5628 SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
“Lifetime” Antique Bookcase / Magazine Stand c. 1910 - W5628 EXTRA 20% OFF SALE This is a great
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Oak

SUPERB Two-Section Barrister Bookcase with leaded glass - Stickley Era - W7631
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
damage. The doors open and close freely. There have been no repairs or replaced parts. The bookcase is
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley #717 Craftsman Two Door Bookcase C1910
By Lifetime
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular simple be yet so elegant. A beautiful piece from the Gustav Stickley Craftsman
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Iron

Antique "Grand Rapids, Michigan" A&C 2-Door Bookcase Stickley era- W7308
By Grand Rapids Furniture Co.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an Antique Mission Arts & Crafts "Grand Rapids, Michigan" 2-Door Bookcase. The shelves are
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Small Narrow One-Door Bookcase by Charles Limbert - Stickley era W8011
By Charles Limbert
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Small Narrow One-Door Bookcase by Charles Limbert - W8011 This is a great looking Antique
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Oak

Antique LIFETIME One-Door A&C Bookcase - Stickley era W7423 20% SALE
By Lifetime
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique One-Door Arts & Crafts Bookcase made by "Lifetime." Made in the early 1900s from
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique A&C Charles LIMBERT Bookcase w/ Leaded Glass Stickley Era F6156 SALE
By Charles Limbert
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a Charles Limbert Bookcase (Model 321) from the early 1900s with 2 doors and leaded glass
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Oak

Antique A&C "KNOUSE" Bookcase from the Early 1900s - Stickley Era SALE 40% OFF
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
ANTIQUE A&C "KNOUSE" bookcase from the early 1900s (Stickley era) This is an antique circa early
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique English Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase W/ Stained Leaded Glass Doors
By Stickley Brothers, Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission, Arts & Crafts, or Late Victorian bookcase cabinet In the manner of
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1920s English Mission Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Brass

Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase or Magazine Rack, 1900
By Charles Limbert, L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak bookcase or magazine rack In
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Oak

Antique “Lakeside” Book Stand, Stickley Era - W7393 20% SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique “Lakeside” Book Stand, Stickley Era - W7393 WE RUNNING NOW A SPECIAL SALE 20% 4/26/25
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

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Oak

Marked "Paine Furniture" Book/Magazine Stand - STICKLEY ERA - W7626 SALE
By Paine Furniture
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
SUPERB Marked "Paine Furniture" Book/Magazine Stand - Boston Mass STICKLEY ERA - W7626 SALE 30
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts "STICK & BALL" Bookshelf/Magazine shelf - Stickley era
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
larger bookcase with significant glue or through tenon construction. It is complete and as sturdy now as
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

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Oak

Antique " HARDEN" Arts & Crafts Book/Magazine Stand Stickley era- W5811
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Harden Arts & Crafts Book/Magazine Stand made in the early 1900s. It is made from mahogany and has the original finish. The model number is written on the bottom ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Mahogany

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk With Bookcases
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
bookcases In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Copper

Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk With Built-In Bookcases
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
built-in bookcases In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 42"W x 26"D x 30.25"H
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Oak

Antique Charles Limbert Drop Arm Settle - Stickley Era - W2724 SALE SALE
By Charles Limbert
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
. We list a bookcase made by Gustav Stickley on 1st dibs model 717 in EXCELLENT condition, hard to see
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Oak, Upholstery, Cotton, Leather

IMPORTANT Antique Desk/Bookcase by Gustav Stickley -W7794 SALE HALF- OFF
By Gustav Stickley, Harvey Ellis
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an extremely important Antique Desk/Bookcase by Gustav Stickley and Harvey Ellis. This is
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Glass, Oak

Good Antique Gustav Stickley Full Size Bed - W8120
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
listing on Dibs of Gus Stickley two door bookcase Modell #717 And also a man list two door bookcase AND HE
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Oak

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Newly Refinished
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
bookcases By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with hammered copper hardware. Measures
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Copper

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sideboard or Cabinet
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
manner of Stickley Brothers By Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Co. USA, Circa 1900 Gorgeous quarter
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Stickley Bros. Bookcase
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Woodstock, NY
Oak two door bookcase by The Stickley bros. Quaint Furnitre co. Interior fitted with adjustable
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Early 20th Century American Mission Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Oak

Stickley Bros. Bookcase
Stickley Bros. Bookcase
H 64 in W 43 in D 15 in
Arts & Crafts Bookcase, Stickley Attribution, Early 20th Century
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderful example of Arts and Crafts oak furniture with glass doors, original hardware and key. This unusual cabinet has a fabulous back, allowing it to float in a room. It provides ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Glass, Oak

Arts & Crafts Mission Bookcase Oak Cabinet by Gustav Stickley circa 1903
By Gustav Stickley
Located in London, GB
Superb American Arts & Crafts/Mission oak glazed china bookcase cabinet by the master, Gustav
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Early 1900s American Mission Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Iron

Antique Stickley School Mission Oak Double-Door Bookcase C1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
*** Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley School Mission Oak Bookcase with Double Glass Doors, Adjustable Shelved
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Oak, Glass

Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase, circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts bookcase or display cabinet By Stickley Brothers
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Copper

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission or Arts & Crafts Carved Walnut Bookcase
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts walnut bookcase cabinet In the manner of Stickley
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Walnut

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts bookcase or display cabinet In the style of Stickley Brothers
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Glass, Oak

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Glass Front Triple Bookcase
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Arts & Crafts triple bookcase cabinet In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley School Mission Oak and Leaded Glass Bookcase
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts stickley school mission oak enclosed bookcase features leaded glass sides and
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Glass, Oak

Arts & Crafts Stickley Bros School Mission Oak Revolving Bookcase, circa 1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley Bros. School mission oak bookcase features slat construction with
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Iron

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stickley School Double Door Bookcase, c1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission bookcase in the manner of Stickley offers quarter sawn oak
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Metal

Antique Stickley School Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Three Door Bookcase C1920
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
*** Antique Stickley School Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Three Door Bookcase with Divided interior having
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Glass Front Bookcase
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts period glass front bookcase or display cabinet In the manner
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Glass, Oak

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Glass Front Triple Bookcase
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts triple bookcase cabinet In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Glass, Oak

Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts bookcase cabinet In the manner of Stickley Brothers
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Brass

Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase, Circa 1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts bookcase cabinet In the manner of Stickley Brothers
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Glass, Oak

Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts bookcase or display cabinet In the manner of Stickley
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Stickley Style Arts & Crafts Oak Glass Front Bookcase, circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Arts & Crafts bookcase cabinet. In the manner of Stickley. USA, circa
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Brass

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts bookcase with sliding doors In the manner of Stickley
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts bookcase or display cabinet In the manner of Stickley
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Brass

Antique Stickley Style Arts and Crafts Solid Mahogany Double Bookcase, 1920s
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts four-door double bookcase In the manner of Stickley USA, Circa
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickley Bookcase

Materials

Brass

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Antique Stickley Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique stickley bookcase you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and glass, every antique stickley bookcase was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique stickley bookcase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique stickley bookcase bearing Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. A well-made antique stickley bookcase has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gustav Stickley, Stickley Brothers and Rockford National Furniture Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Stickley Bookcase?

Prices for an antique stickley bookcase start at $440 and top out at $12,500 with the average selling for $2,748.

A Close Look at Arts-and-crafts Furniture

Emerging in reaction to industrialization and mass production, the Arts and Crafts movement celebrated handcrafted design as a part of daily life. The history of Arts and Crafts furniture has roots in 1860s England with an emphasis on natural motifs and simple flourishes like mosaics and carvings. This work is characterized by plain construction that showcases the hand of the artisan.

The earliest American Arts and Crafts furniture dates back to the start of the 20th century. Designers working in this style in the United States initially looked to ideas put forth by The Craftsman, a magazine published by Wisconsin native Gustav Stickley, a furniture maker and founder of the Craftsman style. Stickley’s furniture was practical and largely free of ornament. His Craftsman style drew on French Art Nouveau as well as the work he encountered on his travels in England. There, the leading designers of the Arts and Crafts movement included William Morris, who revived historical techniques such as embroidery and printed fabrics in his furnishings, and Charles Voysey, whose minimal approach was in contrast to the ornamentation favored in the Victorian era.

American Arts and Crafts work would come to involve a range of influences unified by an elevation of traditional craftsmanship. The furniture was often built from sturdy woods like oak and mahogany while featuring details such as inlaid metal, tooled leather and ceramic tiles. The style in the United States was led by Stickley, whose clean-lined chairs and benches showcased the grain of the wood, and furniture maker Charles Rohlfs, who was informed by international influences like East Asian and French Art Nouveau design.

Hubs in America included several utopian communities such as Rose Valley in Pennsylvania and the Byrdcliffe Arts and Crafts Colony in New York, where craftspeople made furniture that prioritized function over any decoration. Their work would influence designers and architects including Frank Lloyd Wright, who built some of the most elegant and iconic structures in the United States and likewise embraced a thoughtful use of materials in his furniture.

Find antique Arts and Crafts chairs, tables, cabinets and other authentic period furniture on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.