Breakfront Open Bookcase
Antique 1810s English Regency Bookcases
Rosewood
Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Pine
Vintage 1920s Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Regency Bookcases
Satinwood
Early 2000s Sheraton Bookcases
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Leather, Oak, Pine
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Bookcases
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Satinwood
Antique Early 19th Century British Bookcases
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Chippendale Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century English Regency Bookcases
Softwood
20th Century Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Sheraton Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1820s English Regency Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s British Neoclassical Bookcases
Bronze
Vintage 1910s British Georgian Bookcases
Marble
Mid-20th Century Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Ebony
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Bookcases
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Wire
Antique 19th Century Irish Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
20th Century Victorian Bookcases
Oak
20th Century Unknown Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s American Chippendale Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
20th Century French Other Bookcases
Brass
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Sideboards
Rosewood
Antique 1840s French Neoclassical Secretaires
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique 1850s English Victorian Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Credenzas
Velvet
Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Ebony, Walnut, Bog Wood
Antique 19th Century English George III Cupboards
Pine
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Buffets
Brass
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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.
- What is a breakfront bookcase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A breakfront bookcase is usually a large wooden bookcase that houses either books or dishes. They’re similar in appearance to hutches in that they have glass-fronted shelving on the top and cabinets on the bottom.
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