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Rustic Bookcase Etagere Shelf
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Bookcase, Etagere, Shelf. Wonderful Rustic Bookcase Shelfing piece having three shelf
Category
Vintage 1930s Indian Rustic Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Teak
Chinoiserie Pagoda Bookcase Étagère
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Houston, TX
Dramatic vintage Stickley Chinoiserie hardwood bookcases or étagères newly styled in a dark
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Smoked Glass, Wood
1930s Arts and Craft Oak Folding Etagere / Bookcase
Located in Germantown, MD
1930s Arts and Craft Oak Folding Etagere or Bookcase measuring 25.5" in width, 9" in depth and
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan and Wicker Etagere/Bookcase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage bohemian bamboo and rattan Etagere/bookcase. Features slicer cabinet doors and
Category
Vintage 1980s Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Etagere Bookcase Shelving Unit in Walnut and Metal
Located in North York, ON
This exquisite etagere bookcase is sure to make a statement in any room with its traditional
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Fine Italian 1950s Étagère / Bookcase
Located in London, GB
An architectural design four shelves étagère made from fine walnut, brass and glass.
Produced in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Bamboo Rattan and Glass Bookcase Étagère, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Italian bookcase shelf étagère in bamboo and rattan and glass shelves from the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, Wicker
Mid Century Chrome and Glass Etagere Bookcase Shelving
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century etagere bookcase shelf rendered in chrome plated steel frame with glass shelves
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Kittinger Georgian Mahogany Bookcase or Etagere
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Regency style bookcase or etagere
By Kittinger
USA, Circa 1980s
Mahogany
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Vintage Pair of Italian Etageres / Bookcases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of etageres / bookcases with three shelves below a top drawer.
Category
20th Century Italian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Pair of Painted Bookcases or Etageres
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of bookcases or etageres with a dramatic stylized obelisk form crafted in hardwoods
Category
20th Century American Adam Style Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Indian Bookcase Étagère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This item is antique, authentic and one of a kind.
Gorgeous Indian rosewood with brass details.
This item includes restricted materials and cannot be sold outside of the contigu...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Solid Mahogany Open Bookcase Etagere
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Solid Mahogany Open Bookcase Etagere in great vintage
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
H 33 in W 37.5 in D 8.75 in
Aesthetics Movement Late Victorian Bamboo and Black Lacquered Étagère Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th-early 20th century bamboo étagère with side shelves, glass door, and mirrored upper
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
H 58.5 in W 36 in D 16.5 in
Vintage Handcrafted Walnut Finish Rattan Petite Bookcase Etagere
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage Handcrafted dark walnut Rattan Petite Bookcase Etagere. Measures 20" in width, 11.5" in
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rattan
Maison Jansen Style Hollywood Regency Étagère, Bookcase, Brass and Steel Design
Located in Stamford, CT
Maison Jansen style Hollywood Regency étagère or bookcase. Having a brass and steel design this
Category
Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 80 in W 36 in D 20 in
20th Century Wood English Wall Bookcase Etagere, 1970
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Elegant 20th century English wall étagère. Naval-style furniture carved in mahogany wood with very
Category
Vintage 1970s English Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Post Modern Curved Bookcase Etagere Reclaimed Douglas Fir
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic post modern bookcase or etagere display hand-crafted by artisans from reclaimed douglas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Fir
20th Century Blue and Gilt Painted Wood French Etagere Bookcase, 1930
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French étagère from the first half of the 20th century. Furniture with shelves in carved, gilded
Category
Mid-20th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 66.15 in W 70.87 in D 20.48 in
Antique 19th Century Walnut Barley Twist Bookcase Etagere
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Handsome dark walnut barley twist open book case. The six shelves of variegated sizes with a functional brawer at the bottom. The supports are hand carved barley twist design with fi...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Original Paul McCobb Bookcase/Etagere and Bench Set from the Planner Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Mid Century two piece shelving system by Paul McCobb and part of the “Planner Group” manufactured by Winchendon in the 1950s. Original maple wood shelves and black wrought i...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron
H 64.5 in W 48.5 in D 18 in
Lane Furniture Oil Drop Lacquer Four Shelf Bookcase / Etagere
By Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century four-shelf etagere / bookshelf with an oil drop lacquer finish. (LANE FURNITURE)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Victorian Scorched Bamboo Library Bookshelf Bookcase Etagere Shelf 51"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian bamboo library bookcase / etagere stand. Made of bamboo featuring a scorched
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo
H 51 in W 27 in D 12.5 in
Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Metal 5 Tier Etagere Bookcase Shelf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Metal 5 Tier Etagere Bookcase Shelf. Item features a metal frame
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Metal
20th Century French Empire Style Open Bookcase/Etagere Tiered Table
Located in Southall, GB
A stunning 20th Century French Empire style open bookcase/etagere tiered table. A gorgeous and
Category
20th Century European Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Bohemian Split Bamboo Rattan Wicker Low Bookcase Etagere
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-century Boho chic split bamboo rattan wicker low bookcase etagere in very good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Maison Jansen Style Large Neoclassical Acorn Finial Etagere or Bookcase
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Maison Jansen style neoclassical large bookcase or etagere. Brushed steel frame with brass accents
Category
Vintage 1960s French Campaign Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Vintage Hollywood Regency Burnished Brass Bronze Finish Etagere Bookcase Shelf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Burnished Brass bronze finish etagere bookcase shelf. Item features metal
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 76.5 in W 30 in D 14 in
Italian Post-Modern Architectural Bookcase, Ladder Shelving Unit Etagere
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Vintage architectural l-adder sided shelving unit with white Formica laminated wood shelves and black powder coated steel frame. Thoughtfully designed with uniquely rounded edged Fo...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Iron
Tessellated Stone Étagère/Bookcase by Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills
By Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1
Located in San Diego, CA
Tessellated stone lighted étagère/bookcase by Marquis collection of Beverly Hills, a rare and
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Stone
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony & Tortoiseshell Étagère Bookcase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tortoiseshell étagère bookcase. The bookcase is raised by a straight base with a beautiful central ormolu plaque
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
H 48.5 in W 60 in D 12.75 in
Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Gold Etagere Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Gold Painted Metal Etagere with 4
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 85 in W 31 in D 19.5 in
Stunning Maple & Wrought Iron Charleston Forge Etagere Open Library Bookcase
By Ekegren, Charlsham 1
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Charleston Forge Etagere open library bookcase
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 72.25 in W 37.21 in D 9.65 in
McGuire Style Modern Rattan / Bamboo Leather Wrapped Etagere / Shelf / Bookcase
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a great size! It is a large rattan / bamboo etagere with leather wrapped joints. The
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
H 78 in W 60 in D 17 in
Guillerme et Chambron, Étagère, Oak Bookcase, Edition "Votre Maison", circa 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, étagère, oak bookcase, edition "Votre Maison", circa 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 62.21 in W 27.56 in D 13.39 in
Antique Chinese Lacquered Elm Bookcase Etagere Dry Bar Cabinet Room Divider
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century Chinese elm etagere cabinet. Features a modernist open form with three shelves
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Meridian Modular Credenza, Modern Steel Etagere Bookcase, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
The most versatile piece of furniture in Force/Collide's portfolio, the Meridian Modular Credenza is an all-steel construction consisting of double-sided paneling with no exposed fas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
H 38 in W 38 in D 16.25 in
Guillerme et Chambron, Étagère, Oak Bookcase, Edition "Votre Maison", circa 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, étagère, oak bookcase, edition "Votre Maison", circa 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 62.21 in W 27.56 in D 13.39 in
Serge Roche Style Hollywood Regency Carved Palm Frond Etagere Bookcase, 1940s
By Serge Roche
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Stunning midcentury hand-carved palm frond motif étagère bookcase in the style of Serge Roche
Category
Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 74.75 in W 34.75 in D 14.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Architectural X-Form Bookcases or Étagères, Pair Available
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern architectural X-form bookcases or étagères., priced individually. These
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 79.88 in W 29.88 in D 13.88 in
Hollywood Regency Mixed Steel & Brass Etagere Bookcase Shelves with Swan Finials
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super stylish Hollywood Regency tall etagere shelves having a glam mix of silver and gold steel and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 81 in W 31 in D 15 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Teak Bookcase Shelving Unit Etagere Mint!
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner teak bookcase shelving unit Eetagere MINT!
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Vintage Oak 4 Tier Industrial x Frame Freestanding Bookcase Etagere Shelf
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Dayton, OH
An open frame industrial style x frame bookcase or room divider from the last quarter of the 20th
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
2 Mid-Century Modern Geometric Modular Maple Shelving Bookcases Console Etagere
Located in Dayton, OH
A fun set of four "L" shaped modular bookcase units. Finished in Maple, circa 1970s. Each stacks
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 34 in W 72 in D 10 in
Rattan and Wicker Etagere Bookshelves
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of vintage etageres feature full rattan construction and wicker detailing with glass shelving
Category
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Maitland - Smith Regency Bookcase 5 Shelf Etagere Leather With Brass Rails Finia
By Maitland Smith
Located in Cookeville, TN
Extremely rare and exquisitely crafted Maitland -Smith late 20th Century Sculpted Monkey Bookcase
Category
Mid-20th Century Regency Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 84 in W 43.5 in D 16.5 in
Vintage Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Wood & Cane 6 Tier Bookcase Etagere - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Wood & Cane 6 Tier Bookcase Etagere - Pair. Item features 6
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Cane, Glass, Wood
H 77.25 in W 30 in D 13 in
Jacques Lucite and Brass Étagère
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
nickel corners. Fab for books or for displaying your favorite objets, our Jacques étagère has a big
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Boho Chic Rattan and Wicker Etagere
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Wonderful vintage boho chic Etagere/bookcase. Features rattan wrapping throughout the frame with
Category
Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Bookcases
Materials
Wicker
Vtg Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Steel Metal Gold 6 Tier Etagere Shelf Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Steel Metal Gold 6 Tier Etagere Shelf Bookcase. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 75 in W 31 in D 15 in
Vtg Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Steel Metal Gold 6 Tier Etagere Shelf Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Steel Metal Gold 6 Tier Etagere Shelf Bookcase. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 75 in W 31 in D 15 in
Late 19th Century Bookcase Étagère by Fratelli Mora Milano in Walnut Wax-Polish
By Fratelli Mora
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Nouveau bookcase étagère by Fratelli Mora Milano in walnut restored and polished to wax, 1880
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Art Nouveau Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 50.4 in W 39.38 in D 16.93 in
Chinese Chippendale Rattan and Cane Etageres
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of large rattan etageres feature Chinese chippendale fretwork and cane veneered shelves
Category
Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Rattan, Wood
French Library and Etagere Napoleon III
Located in Milano, IT
French Napoleon III center bookcase, supported by wavy legs, the lower band on both the front and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
Mid-century modern set of 2 Étagère/Bookcase 1970 Italian manufactuing in bamboo
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two bamboo bookcases dating back to around the seventies, Italian manufacturing.
The two
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo
H 75.99 in W 27.56 in D 15.95 in
Mid-Century Brass and Glass Etagère
Located in London, GB
A seven tiered brass and glass étagère, the bottom mirrored.
France, Circa 1970
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Bielecky Brothers Cane and Rattan Etagere
Located in East Hampton, NY
Bielecky Brothers rattan and cane bookcase.
Category
Vintage 1980s Bookcases
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Wood and Steel off Set Étagère
Located in Dallas, TX
Wood and steel off set étagère
Unique item imported from Europe, chosen by our sourcing team.
Category
Antique 19th Century European Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Regency Etagere
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome mahogany four shelved Regency etagere, square with single drawer beneath, on brass casters
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Postmodern Chrome and Glass Etagere - 4 Shelves
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this Postmodern Chrome Glass 4-Shelf Etagere. With its sleek chrome frame
Category
20th Century American Minimalist Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
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Bookcases And Etageres For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of bookcases and etageres available for sale. Each of these unique bookcases and etageres was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. Find 548 antique and vintage bookcases and etageres at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 19 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Bookcases and etageres have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of bookcases and etageres to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern bookcases and etageres are of considerable interest. Many bookcases and etageres are appealing in their simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Baker Furniture Company and Maison Jansen produced popular bookcases and etageres that are worth a look.
How Much are Bookcases And Etageres?
Prices for bookcases and etageres can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, bookcases and etageres begin at $1 and can go as high as $34,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,970.
Finding the Right bookcases for You
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 objects, 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 antique 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. Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, a bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover. 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 your dream bookcase on 1stDibs now.
Questions About Bookcases And Etageres
- What is a barrister bookcase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Barrister bookcases are made up of several distinct book shelf units which combine together to form the cabinet. This can be beneficial when moving, as the books can remain within the shelves and each shelf can move separately.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A bookcase with doors is also called a bookshelf, a bookstand, a cupboard or a bookrack. It is a close-sided unit that encases books and is designed to sit on the floor. On 1stDibs find a wide variety of antique, new and vintage bookcases today.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Yes, there can be a difference between a bookshelf and a bookcase. Although many people use the words to describe any piece of furniture with shelves for books, some manufacturers call pieces with doors bookcases and pieces without doors bookshelves. Find a variety of bookcases and bookshelves on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The term barrister bookcase means a piece of storage furniture primarily used during the 17th and 18th centuries. Also called lawyer's bookcases, the furnishings featured wood construction and glass-paneled doors. At the time the bookcases were most popular, books were expensive luxury goods. The glass doors helped to protect them from light and dust. Shop a collection of barrister bookcases on 1stDibs.
- What are IKEA bookcases called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024What IKEA bookcases are called varies. However, the Swedish furniture company is best known for its Billy bookcase, which debuted in 1979 and got its name from Billy Liljedahl, who served as IKEA's advertising manager at the time. Other IKEA bookcases include the Hemnes, the Brimnes and the Gersby. Explore a variety of IKEA furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The main difference between an étagère and a bookcase is the design. Both types of furniture have shelves. However, an étagère usually has an open back, while most bookcases have enclosed backs. Shop a range of bookcases and étagères on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021An ideal bookcase depth is usually between 10 and 12 inches. Shelf spacing can range from 7 to 15 inches for bookshelves, with 8 to 12 inches being the most typical. Because compact bookcases are designed for lesser volumes and libraries, they will be shallower. A small bookcase's depth is usually around 6 inches. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage bookcases.
- Can I put wheels on a bookcase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, you can generally put wheels on a bookcase. However, the wheels that you choose must be strong enough to support both the weight of the bookcase and the total weight of all the books you intend to store on it. As a result, industrial-strength metal casters are usually the best option for the job. You'll find a large collection of bookcases on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A few companies made barrister bookcases, including the F. E. Hale Manufacturing Company, Globe Wernicke, Grand Rapids Furniture Company, Gunn Furniture Company and the John Danner Company. Barrister bookcases are bookcases with solid backs and removable shelving units that get stacked inside. Doors that open outward and slide away under the shelf enclose each unit. On 1stDibs, shop a range of barrister bookcases.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best wood used for building a bookcase is plywood made from hardwood. It is easily available and comes in many types. Laminated panels that can be glued together are also a great option for a bookcase. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique, new and vintage wooden bookcases.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A bookcase with glass doors is also called a barrister bookcase. Designed in a cabinet style, these bookcases’ glass doors protect books and collectibles from gathering dust and allow guests to peruse your treasured volumes. The name “barrister” owes to the legal profession — barristers are experts in case law in England and traditionally required numerous law books for reference purposes to travel from chamber to chamber, and the sturdy and portable cabinets that were used to do so earned this nickname. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary bookcases from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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