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Walnut Narrow Bookcase

Walnut Narrow Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut narrow bookcase of narrow proportions. The carved cornice above a pair of leaded stained
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Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases

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Walnut

Walnut Narrow Bookcase
Walnut Narrow Bookcase
H 87 in W 36 in D 17 in
Biedermeier Bookcase, 1810-20, walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
and comes from Germany. It features a walnut and mahogany veneer on softwood. The two doors are framed
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Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Bookcases

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Walnut

Biedermeier Bookcase, 1810-20, walnut
Biedermeier Bookcase, 1810-20, walnut
H 73.63 in W 45.28 in D 18.9 in
Late Victorian Figured Walnut Open Bookcase H95cm
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5468 Late Victorian / Edwardian figured walnut open bookcase of unusually narrow proportions
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Early 20th Century English Bookcases

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Walnut

Late Victorian Figured Walnut Open Bookcase H95cm
Late Victorian Figured Walnut Open Bookcase H95cm
H 37.402 in W 33.465 in D 9.843 in
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Wavy Glass Triple Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Wavy Glass Triple Bookcase Display Cabinet. Item features 16
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Bookcases

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Glass, Walnut

MOOZA Daydream Bookcase
Located in Paredes, Porto
timeless piece, ideal for contemporary living rooms, libraries, and studies. Available in walnut veneer
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2010s Portuguese Bookcases

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Mirror, Wood, Walnut

MOOZA Daydream Bookcase
MOOZA Daydream Bookcase
H 83.27 in W 39.38 in D 13.78 in
Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very elegant pair of early 19th century Deux Corps Bibliotheque - Bookcase from the Veneto region
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Bookcases

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Walnut

Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Bookcase
Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Bookcase
H 108 in W 50.5 in D 15.25 in
French Reproduction Walnut Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
bookcase is flanked by a pair of open shelves that have a narrow depth, perfect for displaying books and
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20th Century French Other Bookcases

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Brass

French Reproduction Walnut Bibliotheque
French Reproduction Walnut Bibliotheque
H 103.5 in W 111.25 in D 20.5 in
English Walnut Glazed Door Breakfront
Located in Woodbury, CT
and traditional glazing, we gave a nod toward the 18th century and covered it in a tight walnut burl
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21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Bookcases

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Walnut, Burl

Louis XVI Style 1890s French Bookcase with Glass Doors and Pull Out Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style two-part walnut bookcase from circa 1890 with glass doors in the upper
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases

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Glass, Felt, Walnut

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Period Burl Walnut Vitrine or Bookcase
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid-19th century French Napoleon III period vitrine or bookcase is constructed of burl walnut
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines

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Glass, Pearwood, Walnut, Burl

French Art Nouveau Walnut Bookshelf Archway
Located in New York, NY
French Art Nouveau walnut narrow 3 section bookcase/archway with 6 shelves and carved floral trim.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

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Walnut

Neo-Empire 5-Tier Tall Entry Hall Shelf Bookcase with One Drawer Storage
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Black and walnut narrow tall hall 5' console shelf with a one drawer storage compartment.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Sofa Tables

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Walnut

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Located in Big Flats, NY
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Located in Cheshire, GB
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Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases

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Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
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Located in Baton Rouge, LA
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Walnut Narrow Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal walnut narrow bookcase for your home. Each walnut narrow bookcase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage walnut narrow bookcase now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a walnut narrow bookcase — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each walnut narrow bookcase bearing Georgian, mid-century modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. Amura and Keller Furniture each produced at least one beautiful walnut narrow bookcase that is worth considering.

How Much is a Walnut Narrow Bookcase?

The average selling price for a walnut narrow bookcase at 1stDibs is $3,289, while they’re typically $688 on the low end and $24,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.

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