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.

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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Early 20th Century Empire Revival Birch Bookcase Cabinet

£ 2,095

€2,420

$2,806

Early 20th Century Empire Revival Birch Bookcase Cabinet

£ 2,095

€2420

$2806

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Philip Hunt Antiques

Mahogany Georgian Open Bookcase

£ 825

€953

$1,105

Mahogany Georgian Open Bookcase

£ 825

€953

$1105

Philip Hunt Antiques

Treehouse Antiques

Oak Globe Wernicke Lawyers Bookcase

£ 345

€399

$462

Oak Globe Wernicke Lawyers Bookcase

£ 345

€399

$462

Treehouse Antiques

Marylebone Antiques

Pair of Mahogany Military Campaign Style Open Bookcases

£ 1,150

€1,329

$1,540

Pair of Mahogany Military Campaign Style Open Bookcases

£ 1,150

€1329

$1540

Marylebone Antiques

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Scandinavian Birch Low Open Bookcase by SMF Bodafors

£ 1,695

€1,958

$2,270

Scandinavian Birch Low Open Bookcase by SMF Bodafors

£ 1,695

€1958

$2270

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

Antique French Rosewood & Marble Brass Ormolu Side Cabinet with Book Shelves

£ 1,000

€1,155

$1,339

Antique French Rosewood & Marble Brass Ormolu Side Cabinet with Book Shelves

£ 1,000

€1155

$1339

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

Antique Aesthetic Movement Large Late Victorian Golden Oak Open Bookcase

£ 995

€1,150

$1,333

Antique Aesthetic Movement Large Late Victorian Golden Oak Open Bookcase

£ 995

€1150

$1333

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

Alain Michel Antiques

Globe Wernicke Mahogany Bookcase with 3 Large Elements + Drawer

€ 2,000

£1,731

$2,318

Globe Wernicke Mahogany Bookcase with 3 Large Elements + Drawer

€ 2,000

£1731

$2318

Alain Michel Antiques

Marylebone Antiques

Vintage Teak Ladderax Bookcase Shelving

£ 1,150

€1,329

$1,540

Vintage Teak Ladderax Bookcase Shelving

£ 1,150

€1329

$1540

Marylebone Antiques

Art Deco Burr Walnut and Sycamore Bookcase / Cabinet by Epstein

£ 1,950

€2,253

$2,611

Art Deco Burr Walnut and Sycamore Bookcase / Cabinet by Epstein

£ 1,950

€2253

$2611

Marylebone Antiques

Hawkins Antiques

Antique Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase with Glazed Doors c.1830

£ 2,650

€3,062

$3,549

Antique Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase with Glazed Doors c.1830

£ 2,650

€3062

$3549

Hawkins Antiques

Antique & Modern Living

Late George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

£ 4,950

€5,719

$6,629

Late George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

£ 4,950

€5719

$6629

Antique & Modern Living

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Open Bookcase in Oak

£ 495

€572

$663

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Open Bookcase in Oak

£ 495

€572

$663

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Small Open Bookcase in Oak

£ 495

€572

$663

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Small Open Bookcase in Oak

£ 495

€572

$663

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Small Oak Bookcase & Cabinet

£ 365

€422

$489

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Small Oak Bookcase & Cabinet

£ 365

€422

$489

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Oak Display Cabinet

£ 20

€23

$27

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Oak Display Cabinet

£ 20

€23

$27

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Open Bookcase in Oak

£ 425

€491

$569

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Open Bookcase in Oak

£ 425

€491

$569

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Open Bookcase In Oak

£ 495

€572

$663

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Open Bookcase In Oak

£ 495

€572

$663

ActFurniture LTD

Martlesham Antiques

Early 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

£ 11,450

€13,228

$15,334

Early 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

£ 11,450

€13228

$15334

Martlesham Antiques

Alain Michel Antiques

Globe Wernicke Bookcase in Oak - 4 Elements

€ 1,800

£1,558

$2,087

Globe Wernicke Bookcase in Oak - 4 Elements

€ 1,800

£1558

$2087

Alain Michel Antiques

Antique & Modern Living

A Lovely Regency Dwarf Bookcase

£ 2,850

€3,293

$3,817

A Lovely Regency Dwarf Bookcase

£ 2,850

€3293

$3817

Antique & Modern Living

Philip Hunt Antiques

Mahogany 3 Section Open Bookcase

£ 880

€1,017

$1,179

Mahogany 3 Section Open Bookcase

£ 880

€1017

$1179

Philip Hunt Antiques

Georgian Antiques

Mid Victorian Figured Walnut Two-section Tall Open Bookcase

£ 1,790

€2,068

$2,397

Mid Victorian Figured Walnut Two-section Tall Open Bookcase

£ 1,790

€2068

$2397

Georgian Antiques

Philip Hunt Antiques

Regency Style Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase

£ 840

€970

$1,125

Regency Style Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase

£ 840

€970

$1125

Philip Hunt Antiques

Prior & Willis Antiques

Antique c.1900 Painted Wall Display Shelf Unit – in Little Greene, Pompeian Ash Colour

£ 346.50

€400

$464

Antique c.1900 Painted Wall Display Shelf Unit – in Little Greene, Pompeian Ash Colour

£ 346.50

€400

$464

Prior & Willis Antiques

Vintage World

Bookcase Vintage French Oak Display Cabinet Carved

£ 469

€542

$628

Bookcase Vintage French Oak Display Cabinet Carved

£ 469

€542

$628

Vintage World

Town House Traders Ltd

Antique Satinwood Bookshelves

£ 275

€318

$368

Antique Satinwood Bookshelves

£ 275

€318

$368

Town House Traders Ltd

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

Antique Aesthetic Movement Large Late Victorian Golden Oak Open Bookcase

£ 995

€1,150

$1,333

Antique Aesthetic Movement Large Late Victorian Golden Oak Open Bookcase

£ 995

€1150

$1333

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

Large Antique William IV Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase with Cupboards

£ 4,500

€5,199

$6,026

Large Antique William IV Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase with Cupboards

£ 4,500

€5199

$6026

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Fine Quality Bookcase in Mahogany

£ 975

€1,126

$1,306

Antique 20th Century Fine Quality Bookcase in Mahogany

£ 975

€1126

$1306

ActFurniture LTD

London Fine Ltd

Large Antique Captain's Bookcase, English, Enclosed Book Cabinet, Late Victorian

£ 2,950

€3,408

$3,951

Large Antique Captain's Bookcase, English, Enclosed Book Cabinet, Late Victorian

£ 2,950

€3408

$3951

London Fine Ltd

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Mahogany Bookcase with Unique Design

£ 585

€676

$783

Antique 20th Century Mahogany Bookcase with Unique Design

£ 585

€676

$783

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Open Bookcase in Oak

£ 495

€572

$663

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Open Bookcase in Oak

£ 495

€572

$663

ActFurniture LTD

Georgian Antiques

Quality Oak Two-tier Edwardian Revolving Bookcase

£ 795

€918

$1,065

Quality Oak Two-tier Edwardian Revolving Bookcase

£ 795

€918

$1065

Georgian Antiques

Marylebone Antiques

Antique Walnut Open Bookcase

£ 1,920

€2,218

$2,571

Antique Walnut Open Bookcase

£ 1,920

€2218

$2571

Marylebone Antiques

Georgian Antiques

Large Mahogany Floor Standing Open Bookcase

£ 675

€780

$904

Large Mahogany Floor Standing Open Bookcase

£ 675

€780

$904

Georgian Antiques

WR Harvey & Co (Antiques) Ltd

Pair of Victorian Walnut Bookcases

£ 10,750

€12,419

$14,397

Pair of Victorian Walnut Bookcases

£ 10,750

€12419

$14397

WR Harvey & Co (Antiques) Ltd

Hingstons Antiques

George III Mahogany Break Front Bookcase

£ 5,950

€6,874

$7,968

George III Mahogany Break Front Bookcase

£ 5,950

€6874

$7968

Hingstons Antiques

The Vintage Interiors

OVERSIZED 9FT OPEN OAK BOOKCASE WITH PAINTED INTERIOR

£ 1,295

€1,496

$1,734

OVERSIZED 9FT OPEN OAK BOOKCASE WITH PAINTED INTERIOR

£ 1,295

€1496

$1734

The Vintage Interiors

Elmgarden Antiques

Tall Edwardian Walnut Bookcase

£ 1,500

€1,733

$2,009

Tall Edwardian Walnut Bookcase

£ 1,500

€1733

$2009

Elmgarden Antiques

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