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Vintage & Antique Bookcases for Sale

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Far and away one of the most desirable antique items for any home or business is the bookcase. While sometimes understated in its construction, the bookcase remains the perfect place to stack and display not just your books and files, but also the vast array of ornaments we all somehow accumulate. Although new examples are of course available, antique and vintage bookcases are usually preferred not only because they are made of solid timber which will prove a far better long-term investment, but because of the varieties of style and shape available.


From mighty Breakfront or Library bookcases to smaller waterfall or revolving bookcases or simple open bookcases, we have examples to suit any size of space. If you are looking for something with glazed doors and writing or cabinet storage below then antique Bureau, Secretaire and Library bookcases will add a touch of elegance every time. We even have pairs of matching bookcases for balancing out the look of the room.


At Love Antiques we have an impressive selection of Antique and Vintage bookcases for all your storage needs.  

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Antique French Inlaid Parquetry Marble Top Bookcase

£ 750

€876
$943
Antique French Inlaid Parquetry Marble Top Bookcase

Antique French Inlaid Parquetry Marble Top Bookcase

£ 750

€876
$943

Marylebone Antiques

Globe Wernicke Bookcase of 3 Larger Sections

£ 640

€748
$805
Globe Wernicke Bookcase of 3 Larger Sections

Globe Wernicke Bookcase of 3 Larger Sections

£ 640

€748
$805

Antique & Decorative

Edwardian Inlaid Bureau Bookcase

£ 345

€403
$434
Edwardian Inlaid Bureau Bookcase

Edwardian Inlaid Bureau Bookcase

£ 345

€403
$434

Timeless Furniture UK

Mid Century Scandinavian Birch Bookcase Cupboard

£ 1,895

€2,214
$2,384
Mid Century Scandinavian Birch Bookcase Cupboard

Mid Century Scandinavian Birch Bookcase Cupboard

£ 1,895

€2214
$2384

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Swedish Mid Century Birch Low Open Bookcase

£ 1,450

€1,694
$1,824
Swedish Mid Century Birch Low Open Bookcase

Swedish Mid Century Birch Low Open Bookcase

£ 1,450

€1694
$1824

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Mid Century Shaped Scandinavian Elm Low Open Bookcase

£ 2,895

€3,382
$3,642
Mid Century Shaped Scandinavian Elm Low Open Bookcase

Mid Century Shaped Scandinavian Elm Low Open Bookcase

£ 2,895

€3382
$3642

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Antique Small Mahogany Open Library Bookcase

£ 290

€339
$365
Antique Small Mahogany Open Library Bookcase

Antique Small Mahogany Open Library Bookcase

£ 290

€339
$365

Town House Traders Ltd

Antique Small Oak Open Bookcase

Town House Traders Ltd

Antique Small Oak Open Bookcase

£ 175

€204
$220
Antique Small Oak Open Bookcase

Antique Small Oak Open Bookcase

£ 175

€204
$220

Town House Traders Ltd

Antique Satinwood Painted Serpetine Cabinet / Bookcase

£ 1,850

€2,161
$2,327
Antique Satinwood Painted Serpetine Cabinet / Bookcase

Antique Satinwood Painted Serpetine Cabinet / Bookcase

£ 1,850

€2161
$2327

Hawkins Antiques

Substantial Utile Mahogany Open Bookcase

£ 525

€613
$660
Substantial Utile Mahogany Open Bookcase

Substantial Utile Mahogany Open Bookcase

£ 525

€613
$660

Worboys Antiques

Oak Open Bookcase

Worboys Antiques

Oak Open Bookcase

£ 360

€421
$453
Oak Open Bookcase

Oak Open Bookcase

£ 360

€421
$453

Worboys Antiques

Oak Open Bookcase

Worboys Antiques

Oak Open Bookcase

£ 265

€310
$333
Oak Open Bookcase

Oak Open Bookcase

£ 265

€310
$333

Worboys Antiques

Good Carved Oak Open Library Bookcase

£ 795

€929
$1,000
Good Carved Oak Open Library Bookcase

Good Carved Oak Open Library Bookcase

£ 795

€929
$1000

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Attractive Pair of Early 20th Century Oak Globe Wernicke Style Bookcases

£ 2,100

€2,453
$2,642
Attractive Pair of Early 20th Century Oak Globe Wernicke Style Bookcases

Attractive Pair of Early 20th Century Oak Globe Wernicke Style Bookcases

£ 2,100

€2453
$2642

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

Edwardian Mahogany Book Trough

The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques

Edwardian Mahogany Book Trough

£ 475

€555
$597
Edwardian Mahogany Book Trough

Edwardian Mahogany Book Trough

£ 475

€555
$597

The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques

Edwardian Inlaid Bureau Bookcase

£ 345

€403
$434
Edwardian Inlaid Bureau Bookcase

Edwardian Inlaid Bureau Bookcase

£ 345

€403
$434

Timeless Furniture UK

Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase

£ 875

€1,022
$1,101
Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase

Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase

£ 875

€1022
$1101

Camden Antiques

Antique Victorian Inlaid Walnut Open Bookcase

£ 1,850

€2,161
$2,327
Antique Victorian Inlaid Walnut Open Bookcase

Antique Victorian Inlaid Walnut Open Bookcase

£ 1,850

€2161
$2327

Marylebone Antiques

Large Amboyna Open Bookcase

£ 1,450

€1,694
$1,824
Large Amboyna Open Bookcase

Large Amboyna Open Bookcase

£ 1,450

€1694
$1824

LT Antiques

Large Cherry Open Bookcase

Harry Raine Antiques

Large Cherry Open Bookcase

£ 750

€876
$943
Large Cherry Open Bookcase

Large Cherry Open Bookcase

£ 750

€876
$943

Harry Raine Antiques

Pair Art & Crafts Slim Oak Open Bookcases

£ 490

€572
$616
Pair Art & Crafts Slim Oak Open Bookcases

Pair Art & Crafts Slim Oak Open Bookcases

£ 490

€572
$616

Town House Traders Ltd

Pair Antique Slim Inlaid Mahogany Open Bookcases

£ 850

€993
$1,069
Pair Antique Slim Inlaid Mahogany Open Bookcases

Pair Antique Slim Inlaid Mahogany Open Bookcases

£ 850

€993
$1069

Town House Traders Ltd

Victorian Double Open Bookcase

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Victorian Double Open Bookcase

£ 1,150

€1,343
$1,447
Victorian Double Open Bookcase

Victorian Double Open Bookcase

£ 1,150

€1343
$1447

Salisbury Antiques Centre

George II Oak Bureau Bookcase

Salisbury Antiques Centre

George II Oak Bureau Bookcase

£ 1,275

€1,489
$1,604
George II Oak Bureau Bookcase

George II Oak Bureau Bookcase

£ 1,275

€1489
$1604

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Victorian Mahogany Glazed Cabinet

In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Victorian Mahogany Glazed Cabinet

£ 450

€526
$566
Victorian Mahogany Glazed Cabinet

Victorian Mahogany Glazed Cabinet

£ 450

€526
$566

In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Edwardian Inlaid Open Bookcase

£ 985

€1,151
$1,239
Edwardian Inlaid Open Bookcase

Edwardian Inlaid Open Bookcase

£ 985

€1151
$1239

Hingstons Antiques

Art Nouveau Table / Desk Top Revolving Bookcase

£ 695

€812
$874
Art Nouveau Table / Desk Top Revolving Bookcase

Art Nouveau Table / Desk Top Revolving Bookcase

£ 695

€812
$874

Sovereign Antiques

Slim Light Oak Open Bookcase

£ 225

€263
$283
Slim Light Oak Open Bookcase

Slim Light Oak Open Bookcase

£ 225

€263
$283

Worboys Antiques

Light Oak Slim Open Bookcase

£ 225

€263
$283
Light Oak Slim Open Bookcase

Light Oak Slim Open Bookcase

£ 225

€263
$283

Worboys Antiques

Antique Oak Open Bookcase

Town House Traders Ltd

Antique Oak Open Bookcase

£ 120

€140
$151
Antique Oak Open Bookcase

Antique Oak Open Bookcase

£ 120

€140
$151

Town House Traders Ltd

Slim Mahogany Domed Top Waterfall Open Bookcase

£ 240

€280
$302
Slim Mahogany Domed Top Waterfall Open Bookcase

Slim Mahogany Domed Top Waterfall Open Bookcase

£ 240

€280
$302

Town House Traders Ltd

Art & Crafts Slim  Oak Open Bookcase

£ 220

€257
$277
Art & Crafts Slim  Oak Open Bookcase

Art & Crafts Slim Oak Open Bookcase

£ 220

€257
$277

Town House Traders Ltd

Georgian Bookcase Cabinet

Rawlings Antiques

Georgian Bookcase Cabinet

£ 745

€870
$937
Georgian Bookcase Cabinet

Georgian Bookcase Cabinet

£ 745

€870
$937

Rawlings Antiques

Edwardian Solid Oak Open Bookcase

£ 325

€380
$409
Edwardian Solid Oak Open Bookcase

Edwardian Solid Oak Open Bookcase

£ 325

€380
$409

Worboys Antiques

Regency Style Mahogany Open Bookcase

£ 425

€496
$535
Regency Style Mahogany Open Bookcase

Regency Style Mahogany Open Bookcase

£ 425

€496
$535

Worboys Antiques

PAIR OF NARROW GEORGIAN ALCOVE BOOKCASES

£ 1,250

€1,460
$1,572
PAIR OF NARROW GEORGIAN ALCOVE BOOKCASES

PAIR OF NARROW GEORGIAN ALCOVE BOOKCASES

£ 1,250

€1460
$1572

Treehouse Antiques

Marquetry Inlaid Figured Walnut Glazed Bookcase

£ 2,150

€2,512
$2,704

Antique Bookcases FAQs 


What is the difference between a bookshelf and an antique bookcase?

Both bookcase and bookshelves are used in private homes, public libraries, offices, and bookstores. Bookcases have different sizes from small, low models, and high models that can reach up to the ceiling height. Unlike book shelves, a book case may be enclosed with glazed glass doors to protect books from dust or moisture. These are specially used for valuable books. A book shelf is commonly known as an open bookcase. It is an open stand where books are kept. Bookshelves are normally mounted on walls and come in various sizes, styles, and types.  These are versatile pieces of furniture that provide extra storage space for other purposes. Some shelves are placed beneath the stairs to utilize the empty space better. They are commonly used in small apartments.


Where can I find good quality antique bookcases?

At Love Antiques, you can find an extensive selection of the finest quality, vintage bookcases from different periods and craftsmanship. From stunning old fashioned bookshelf to large library bookcases, you can surely add a touch of elegance to any space. With their sophisticated and detailed embellishments, our hard-to-find mahogany and oak wood bookshelves will easily match with your interiors. Each bookshelf offers both aesthetic and functionality to last for many decades to come.


How do I find out how much my antique bookcase is worth?

To determine the value of your antique bookcase, it’s important to assess the overall condition of the item. You should look for the original maker’s marks, condition of the item, age and rarity to come up with a close estimate of the furniture. Our professional antique experts can help you come up with the right value. Values vary from area to area so it’s important to research through the internet or local publications in your area.


How much do antique bookcases cost at Love Antiques?

Love Antiques is one of the leading sources of high-value and stunning antique furniture at affordable prices. Our price range for antique bookcases can range from £100 to £8,000. Browse through our selection of bookshelf furniture, available at different sizes, types, and designs. Shop from the comfort of your own couch and have it delivered right to your doorstep.