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Country Bookcases

COUNTRY STYLE

Functional pieces made with local materials that can stand the test of time have defined antique and vintage country furniture around the world.

Country style has varied based on regional tastes, from French Country with tufted sofas and cane-framed beds to American Country with stately Windsor chairs and tables built of pine. Each is imbued with touches that are often described as rustic, a style that is inclusive of a range of decorating modes such as country and farmhouse. Exposed wood, traditional fabrics, natural colors and a sense of heritage through distressed surfaces and handcrafted design are all attributes of country-style interiors.

Country furniture and decor can encompass movements from across centuries that reflect rural life, such as French Provincial, which emerged in the 17th century, Black Forest, which became popular in early-19th-century Switzerland with sculptural furniture carved with animals and Adirondack style, with chairs that debuted in the United States in the early 20th century and became a rustic favorite.

The design of country-style furniture isn’t guided by fleeting trends or elite tastes. Sofas upholstered with animal hide, desks made of oak or pine that show off the grain of their material and dining room tables balanced on sturdy square legs are all popular examples of country furniture. Although the aesthetics of country furniture are eclectic, the pieces are unified by meticulous construction that favors utility over ornamentation.

Contemporary country interiors usually have muted palettes, with white walls and calming shades of blue, where heirloom pieces mingle with vintage baskets and gingham textiles. Unpretentious and timeless, country furniture adds warmth to any home, whether it’s a cabin in the woods or an urban loft apartment.

Find a collection of antique and vintage country tables, seating, decorative objects and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Country
Vintage French Country Large Bookcase Display Cabinet, circa 1960
Located in Round Top, TX
French country large display cabinet or bookcase in two sections. Six glass doors over six paneled cabinet doors. Pine wood later painted in white, rubbed out and distressed; interio...
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Mid-20th Century French Country Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Pine, Paint

Large White Display Cabinet Bookcase With Lower Glass Doors, Romania circa 1960
Located in Round Top, TX
Large vintage display cabinet or bookcase with open shelving above and six sliding glass doors below. White washed painted finish. Shelf depth of upper/open section: Top and Bottom S...
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Mid-20th Century Romanian Country Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

English Pine Bookcase Exceptionally Wide, Traditional Beeswax Finish by Chrispyn
Located in Chicago, IL
English Pine Bookcase that was made in the town of Hull a port city in the East Riding of Yorkshire region of England. Many years ago, there was company named Chrispyn who specialize...
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1990s English Country Bookcases

Materials

Pine

PAIR OF LARGE OPEN LIBRARY STAiNED OAK BOOKCASES HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE SHELVES
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very good looking and well made pair of large English stained oak library bookcases with height adjusta...
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20th Century English Country Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

French Ebonized Walnut Bookcase of Grand Proportions Restored Original Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
The best word I can think of to describe our newest find is; Presence. This absolutely incredibly elegant Très grande bibliotheque from Nîmes, France, simply makes the room, with its undeniable presence. Whether it’s the mammoth scale of the bookcase, or the combination of the ebonized walnut and the indescribable painted interior colour (we’re still searching for a name), something just clicked and made our antique bookcase quite special. Finding a genuine antique French bookcase, that measures roughly twelve and a half feet in length, that was not assembled from a bunch of old wood bits sitting around a guy’s workshop, is a rare occurrence. In our over 30-years of importing from Europe, we might have had two or three that were genuine. This huge antique French bookcase was fabricated from French solid walnut and certainly dates from the 1800’s. Look carefully at the wavy hand-made glass and that pretty much tells the whole story, for we are unaware that anyone produces new glass this good. Generally, when you find a bookcase, or display cabinet of this stature, you’ll discover that its history was probably from a public institution, be it a school, library, or even a high-end department store, but generally they are deathly tired. Fortunately, that was not the case with this antique French bookcase. Our antique bibliotheque was discovered in the town of Nîmes, a city in the Occitanie region of southern France. Little history; Nîmes was an important part of the Roman Empire and the city is most famous for the Arena of Nîmes, a double-tiered circa-70 A.D. amphitheater still in use today. Also, the famous Pont du Gard...
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1880s French Antique Country Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Large French Bleached Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet, circa 1940
Located in Round Top, TX
This impressive oak bookcase has four upper glass paneled cabinet doors and four panel cabinet doors below. The oak has been bleached creating a...
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Mid-20th Century French Country Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

French Bleached Oak Large Bookcase Display Cabinet, circa 1920
Located in Round Top, TX
This large bleached oak bookcase is statuesque in size and is impressive with turned columns and 3 carved panel doors. At 8' tall, the glass door panes add to its visual impact displaying any collection held within; adjustable shelving adds to the versatility of this bookcase. This cabinet is built in 2 sections, making it easier to install the heavy oak lower cabinet with three doors and the upper display cabinet with glass doors. Age related cracks and signs of wear/distress are expected in an antique that has been used for generations such as this. Some of locks still function, key used as pull in remaining. Four keys are included. This antique oak bookcase is restored, strong and stable, ready to be used and enjoyed. All scratches, cracks, dings, and age related separation (typical in old oak...
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Early 20th Century French Country Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Vintage Pine Open Bookcase from Armoire circa 1930
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique pine bookcases are hard to find so the shell of this piece was provided by a vintage pine armoire. With one board width removed from the sides and the original backboards and...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Country Bookcases

Materials

Pine

PAIR OF ViNTAGE CHERRYWOOD OPEN LIBRARY BOOKCASES WITH LOCKABLE CUPBOARD BASES
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this pair of vintage solid Cherrywood open library bookcases with lockable cupboard bases Please note the ...
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20th Century English Country Bookcases

Materials

Cherry

Large Vintage Pine Bookcase
Located in Leicester, GB
A very large vintage pine bookcase. This bookcase has a lovely homely farmhouse feel with huge storage spaces for books and objects. Lovely natural waxed pine colour and patina. The ...
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1980s British Vintage Country Bookcases

Materials

Pine

PAIR OF ViNTAGE ENGLISH FLAMED HARDWOOD WATERFALL BOOKCASES WITH CUPBOARD BASES
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage Flamed Mahogany waterfall bookcases with single drawers and cupboard bases Ple...
Category

20th Century English Country Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Country English Fruitwood Library Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Unique 19th century country English library bookcase or cabinet crafted from fruitwood. The tall two-part case has a six shelf bookcase on the top featuring glazed doors. The bookcas...
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19th Century English Antique Country Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Narrow Pine Bookcase Display Cabinet, Denmark circa 1900
Located in Round Top, TX
Narrow pine display cabinet or bookcase with fluted side trim, bun feet and finials forming crown. Interior shelving creates easy display of books or collectibles, while the 33" wid...
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Early 20th Century Danish Country Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Pine

HARRODS LONDON REH KENNEDY ASTRAL GLAZED LiBRARY BOOKCASE CUPBOARD STORAGE UNIT
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this absolutely stunning REH Kennedy England made for Harrods London Astral Glazed library bookcase...
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20th Century English Country Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood, Glass

BEAUTIFUL BRADLEY BURR YEW WOOD LOW OPEN BOOKCASE WiTH PAIR ADJUSTABLE SHELVES
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Bradley Burr yew wood low open bookcase with adjustable shelves. A very well made, stable and good looking piece made by the well kno...
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20th Century English Country Bookcases

Materials

Yew

CLASSIC OPEN PINE BOOKCASE WiTH FOUR ADJUSTABLE SHELVES PLINTH BASE
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this classic Pine open bookcase with adjustable shelves and a plinth base. This stunning, well made bookcase is raised on a plinth base and fluted...
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20th Century English Country Bookcases

Materials

Pine

CLASSIC VINTAGE OPEN DWARF LiBRARY BOOKCASE WITH TWO DRAWERS & SINGLE SHELF
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this elegant vintage Mahogany dwarf open bookcase with pair of drawers. This classic, well made piece is presented with a pair of drawers and sing...
Category

20th Century English Country Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

LOVELY VINTAGE YEW WOOD OPEN DWARF LiBRARY BOOKCASE WITH PAIR DRAWERS
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this charming vintage Yew wood dwarf open bookcase with a single adjustable shelf. This lovely piece is well presented with a pair of good-sized ...
Category

20th Century English Country Bookcases

Materials

Yew

19th Century Country French Neoclassical Bookcase in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Neoclassical Bookcase in Stripped Oak features architectural lines inspired by the ancient masters with a touch of decorative ornamentation surrounding th...
Category

1880s French Antique Country Bookcases

Materials

Blown Glass, Oak, Pine

8' Antique Store Counter, Showcase, Display Cabinet or Workstation
Located in Sheffield, MA
A late 19th / early 20th century industrial general store display case work or shop counter, having a 17" deep single board plank top behind...
Category

Early 20th Century Country Bookcases

Materials

Marble

20th Century English Country House Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Original 20th century ebonized bookcase with painted chinoiserie decoration and peacock blue interior. circa 1920.
Category

20th Century British Country Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Rustic Country Walnut Low Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Rustic country walnut low bookcase. Step into the charming and cozy English Rustic Country house style with our exquisite walnut four-door low bookcase. T...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Jan Smith Furniture Burr Walnut Dwarf Twin Drawer Library Open Bookcase
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for this lovely Jan Smith Furniture Burr Walnut dwarf open library bookcase with twin drawers A very good looking well made and decorative piece, the she...
Category

20th Century English Country Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Country Painted Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Country Painted bookcase with 12 sections, a molded cornice above glass door display storage bacinets with fixed shelves, the bottom with sliding do...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Rustic Country Low Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English Rustic Country house style walnut four-door low bookcase with an antiqued and ebonized exterior, with glass doors and antiqued brass handles. W...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large White Chalk Paint Hutch with Drawers
Located in Redding, CT
Large white chalk paint hutch with drawers. Use as a bookcase or to display your China. Three ample drawers for silverware and a total four large shelves...
Category

1990s Country Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique French Oak Bookcase with 2-Original Wavy Glass Doors, Unrestored
Located in Chicago, IL
Magnificent antique French white oak bookcase, with 2-doors, both retaining their original wavy glass. We located this antique French bookcase, chin...
Category

1890s French Antique Country Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Vintage Yew Wood Side / End Sized Book Table with Single Drawer and Bookshelves
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely vintage yew wood side table bookshelf with single drawer A very good looking and well made piece, ideally suited to sitting beside a chair wi...
Category

20th Century English Country Bookcases

Materials

Yew

Stunning Bevan Funell Brown Hardwood Cabinet Cupboard with Green Writing Slide
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Bevan Funnell Reprodux brown mahogany bookcase, cupboard, cabinet with glazed door. A well made, sturdy and rich Mahogany colour c...
Category

20th Century English Country Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood, Glass

19th Century Country French Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Country French bookcase is a splendid way to display any collection, keepsakes or memorabilia! Hand-crafted from solid oak and car...
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1870s French Antique Country Bookcases

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Faux Paint Pine Country Shelf
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish country shelf from the village Fåker in Jämtland, which is a province in Sweden. The shelf is solid pine with untouched original faux paint. Made around 1820 to 1840. The paint has some distress, especially on the sides. It's unusual to find a free standing book shelf...
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Country Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Vintage Country French Provincial Cherry Wood Display Buffet or Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Country French Provincial cherry wood display buffet or bookcase is ideal for the casual decor, and was hand-crafted from solid cherry wood to give it wonderfully warm colora...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Country Bookcases

Materials

Steel

European Whitewashed Secretary Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
A wonderful designed modernized 18th century style secretary bookcase with a whitewashed exterior, with a carved cartouche mounted the center of the arched and molded crown with carv...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Pair of Custom Bookcases Black Hand Painted Finish in Any Dimension or Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom bookcase with a painted finish and button detail on the crown made here, in our Old Plank workshop. These bookcases are made to the highest stan...
Category

2010s American Country Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Custom Country French Painted Bookcase or Cabinet in Any Dimension or Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade Country French style glazed bookcase or display cabinet. This great looking piece was crafted right here in our Old Plank workshop. As these are custom pieces, you can selec...
Category

2010s American Country Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Antique Fitted French Tack Cabinet Original Finish Possible Bookcase late 1800's
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Fitted French Tack Cabinet from a vineyard in the South of France near the town of Bezier, circa 1880-1900. The sliding doors still have their han...
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Early 1900s French Antique Country Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Antique French Bookcase or Cabinet in Limed White Oak Older Restoration c1800's
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Limed Oak Cabinet, of massive proportions. We seldom, if ever, find a genuine Antique French, circa 1800s Cabinet, of such grandeur. Our ...
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1890s French Antique Country Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Bookcase Made out of 12 Wooden Crates from Early 20th Century France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bookcase made out of twelve blonde, exposed wood crates from early 20th-century France. With a wonderful patina and a raw, industrial sensibility, the crates provide a unique way to ...
Category

Early 20th Century French Country Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Pair of English Country Stripped Pine Bookcases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Country (19/20th Century) stripped pine bookcase cabinets with open shelves and 2 lower doors with floral carved top. (PRICED...
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Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Country Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Large Vintage French Bookcase Display Cabinet Vitrine, circa 1960
Located in Round Top, TX
Impressive at just under 9' wide, this five door display cabinet or bookcase is embellished with romantic French country carved panels, flowers and flourishes. The long glass panels in each door and interior adjustable shelving allows for perfect display regardless of the collection you place within it. This large light walnut vitrine is strong and stable, ready for use. The elongated locks function with 5 keys included. Any signs of wear such as scratches, nicks, stains, shifts to shelving or the adjustable brace/supports are commensurate with age and do not impact the function of this stunning vintage French display cabinet...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Country Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Large Bleached Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet With Adjustable Shelves, circa 1940
Located in Round Top, TX
This impressive oak bookcase has four upper glass paneled cabinet doors and four panel cabinet doors below. The oak has been bleached creating a...
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Country Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Large White Bookcase Cabinet, Denmark circa 1900-20
Located in Round Top, TX
Large white painted pine display cabinet or bookcase with open shelving and six drawers that likely served to display goods in a country store. Shelf depth/height of each section: 1s...
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Country Bookcases

Materials

Pine, Paint

Bleached Oak Display Cabinet Bookcase With Adjustable Shelves France circa 1900s
Located in Round Top, TX
This large bleached oak bookcase or display cabinet has three long glass panels with heavy carved panel on bottom. Ideal for display of books or any collection, the three interior sh...
Category

Early 20th Century French Country Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

French Bleached Oak Display Cabinet Large Bookcase, circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
This large bleached oak bookcase is statuesque in size. At over 7' tall, the glass door panes add to its visual impact displaying any collection held within. This cabinet is built in 2 sections, making it easier to install the heavy oak lower cabinet with three doors and the upper display cabinet with glass doors. Interior painted antique white. Age related cracks and signs of wear/distress are expected in an antique that has been used for generations such as this. Locks function with six included keys. Central top door lock closes and stays in place but does not fully slide/lock; is "stripped." This antique oak bookcase is restored, strong and stable, ready to be used and enjoyed. All scratches, cracks, dings, and age related separation (typical in old oak furniture...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Country Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Vintage Pine Open Bookcase from Armoire
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique pine bookcases are hard to find so the shell of this piece was provided by a vintage pine armoire. With one board width removed from the sides and the original backboards an...
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Country Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Pair of Antique Stripped Pine French Bookcases from the late 1800’s Unrestored
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Antique Pine French Bookcases from the late 1800’s and conveniently they are very shallow and should fit into those impossible spaces where depth is so important. This partic...
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1890s French Antique Country Bookcases

Materials

Pine

White Painted Bookcase Display Cabinet, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Delightful white painted pine bookcase with dentil molding along crown and fluted carved details along flanking sides. The simple lower panels and carved skirt add balance to this d...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Country Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Pine, Paint

American Painted Pine Kitchen Cabinet Cupboard or Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental American kitchen cabinet display cupboard or bookcase featuring a rustic painted pine finish and desirable weathered patina. Made in the country provincial style with a three part open case on top with bead board...
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20th Century American Country Bookcases

Materials

Pine

French Bookcase Mid-1800's in Exceptional Unrestored Condition Weathered Oak
Located in Chicago, IL
Massive and completely original, unrestored French antique weathered Oak Bookcase, dating from the mid-1800’s. This highly unique antique French Bookcase, might have the most beautiful color oak we have ever seen. This is not some finishers concocted stain out a can (wish we were that good though), but rather, we simply just thoroughly washed our French bookcase using no harsh chemicals and we seemed to have gotten very lucky. From what we can determine, this huge Antique French Oak Bookcase or Bibliotheque is all original and has not been restored or refinished. Many of the panes of glass are still original as are the adjustable shelves and the Bookcase has the most unusual solid brass door latches...
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1850s French Antique Country Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Country bookcases for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Country bookcases for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bookcases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Country bookcases made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bookcases, popular names associated with this style include Bevan Funnell Ltd., Harrods, and Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for bookcases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $777 and tops out at $32,000 while the average work can sell for $4,987.

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