Bookcases
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases
Birch
1890s British Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Oak
2010s Italian Bookcases
Wood
1920s English Jacobean Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Oak
20th Century French Other Bookcases
Bamboo, Pine, Paint, Paper
1980s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak, Glass
19th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Antique Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
1980s Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1990s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak
1880s British Victorian Antique Bookcases
Oak
1920s French Gothic Vintage Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Elm, Burl
20th Century German Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Oak, Pine, Paint
Late 20th Century Sheraton Bookcases
Satinwood, Walnut
1850s Chinese Qing Antique Bookcases
Elm
Late 20th Century Sheraton Bookcases
Satinwood, Walnut
1870s French Empire Antique Bookcases
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1890s French Empire Antique Bookcases
Sapele Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Beech
1980s American Louis XVI Vintage Bookcases
Brass
20th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Mahogany
18th Century Italian Antique Bookcases
Mirror, Satinwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Oak
1960s Danish Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Teak
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Early 20th Century Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
1950s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bookcases
Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Early 20th Century Industrial Bookcases
Brass
20th Century French Other Bookcases
Wood, Paint
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Other
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak, Glass
1970s French Space Age Vintage Bookcases
Concrete
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Oak
Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Chrome
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Oak
1970s Italian Minimalist Vintage Bookcases
Brass, Chrome
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Pine
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Cane, Maple
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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