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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Alain Michel Antiques

Large Open Bookcase In Oak - 19th Century

€ 2,800

£2,414

$3,190

Large Open Bookcase In Oak - 19th Century

€ 2,800

£2414

$3190

Alain Michel Antiques

Daniel Clark Furniture

Wide Antique Mahogany Open Bookcase

Reserved

Wide Antique Mahogany Open Bookcase

Reserved

Daniel Clark Furniture

Wilsford Antiques

Secretaire/Writing Cabinet with Display Case

£ 680

€789

$899

Secretaire/Writing Cabinet with Display Case

£ 680

€789

$899

Wilsford Antiques

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Tall Mahogany Stand

£ 895

€1,038

$1,183

Tall Mahogany Stand

£ 895

€1038

$1183

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Alain Michel Antiques

Pair Of Globe Wernicke London "waterfall" Bookcases In Mahogany, Circa 1900

€ 6,500

£5,603

$7,405

Pair Of Globe Wernicke London "waterfall" Bookcases In Mahogany, Circa 1900

€ 6,500

£5603

$7405

Alain Michel Antiques

Elmgarden Antiques

Arts and Crafts Open Front Slope-Shelf Book Trough

£ 600

€696

$793

Arts and Crafts Open Front Slope-Shelf Book Trough

£ 600

€696

$793

Elmgarden Antiques

Marylebone Antiques

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Revolving Bookcase

£ 1,150

€1,334

$1,520

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Revolving Bookcase

£ 1,150

€1334

$1520

Marylebone Antiques

Elmgarden Antiques

Long Break Front Bookcase

£ 1,850

€2,146

$2,445

Long Break Front Bookcase

£ 1,850

€2146

$2445

Elmgarden Antiques

MebleinUK

Antique Edwardian Glazed Bookcase / Small Display Cabinet / c.1910

£ 385.55

€447

$510

Antique Edwardian Glazed Bookcase / Small Display Cabinet / c.1910

£ 385.55

€447

$510

MebleinUK

Millers Antiques

Oak Open Bookcase 122cm Wide

£ 450

€522

$595

Oak Open Bookcase 122cm Wide

£ 450

€522

$595

Millers Antiques

Sunnyside Antiques

Large Open Front Bookcase - Victorian

£ 5,500

€6,381

$7,269

Large Open Front Bookcase - Victorian

£ 5,500

€6381

$7269

Sunnyside Antiques

London Fine Ltd

Antique Georgian Revival Book Trough, English, Painted, Library Stand, Edwardian

£ 1,850

€2,146

$2,445

Antique Georgian Revival Book Trough, English, Painted, Library Stand, Edwardian

£ 1,850

€2146

$2445

London Fine Ltd

Fedw Hir Antiques

Antique Oak Bookcase With Glazed Doors And Adjustable Shelves

£ 400

€464

$529

Antique Oak Bookcase With Glazed Doors And Adjustable Shelves

£ 400

€464

$529

Fedw Hir Antiques

Antique Furniture Direct

Small Edwardian Arts & Crafts Oak Table Top Revolving Bookcase

£ 295

€342

$390

Small Edwardian Arts & Crafts Oak Table Top Revolving Bookcase

£ 295

€342

$390

Antique Furniture Direct

JOHNSON and Johnson

18th Century Walnut Bureau Bookcase

£ 12,500

€14,501

$16,520

18th Century Walnut Bureau Bookcase

£ 12,500

€14501

$16520

JOHNSON and Johnson

Alain Michel Antiques

Globe Wernicke Bookcase in Oak, 5 Elements

€ 1,950

£1,681

$2,221

Globe Wernicke Bookcase in Oak, 5 Elements

€ 1,950

£1681

$2221

Alain Michel Antiques

Marylebone Antiques

Antique Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase

£ 1,150

€1,334

$1,520

Antique Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase

£ 1,150

€1334

$1520

Marylebone Antiques

Georgian Antiques

Edwardian Mahogany Open Bookcase

£ 800

€928

$1,057

Edwardian Mahogany Open Bookcase

£ 800

€928

$1057

Georgian Antiques

Elmgarden Antiques

Art Deco 5 Shelf Open Bookcase

£ 495

€574

$654

Art Deco 5 Shelf Open Bookcase

£ 495

€574

$654

Elmgarden Antiques

LT Antiques

Victorian Rosewood Open Bookcase

£ 1,250

€1,450

$1,652

Victorian Rosewood Open Bookcase

£ 1,250

€1450

$1652

LT Antiques

Elmgarden Antiques

Art Deco Bookcase with Mouldings to the Front

£ 495

€574

$654

Art Deco Bookcase with Mouldings to the Front

£ 495

€574

$654

Elmgarden Antiques

LT Antiques

Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Glazed Cabinet Bookcase

£ 1,950

€2,262

$2,577

Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Glazed Cabinet Bookcase

£ 1,950

€2262

$2577

LT Antiques

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Early 20th Century Empire Revival Swedish Birch Bookcase

£ 2,995

€3,474

$3,958

Early 20th Century Empire Revival Swedish Birch Bookcase

£ 2,995

€3474

$3958

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Mid Century Elm Low Open Bookcase by Ferdinand Lundquist

£ 2,495

€2,894

$3,297

Mid Century Elm Low Open Bookcase by Ferdinand Lundquist

£ 2,495

€2894

$3297

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Mid Century Scandinavian Elm Low Open Bookcase Cabinet

£ 1,995

€2,314

$2,637

Mid Century Scandinavian Elm Low Open Bookcase Cabinet

£ 1,995

€2314

$2637

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Mid Century Scandinavian Elm Low Open Bookcase Sideboard

£ 2,250

€2,610

$2,974

Mid Century Scandinavian Elm Low Open Bookcase Sideboard

£ 2,250

€2610

$2974

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Mid Century Swedish Birch Low Open Bookcase

£ 1,750

€2,030

$2,313

Mid Century Swedish Birch Low Open Bookcase

£ 1,750

€2030

$2313

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Swedish Mid Century Elm Low Open Bookcase

£ 2,295

€2,662

$3,033

Swedish Mid Century Elm Low Open Bookcase

£ 2,295

€2662

$3033

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Mid Century Swedish Birch Low Open Bookcase

£ 2,495

€2,894

$3,297

Mid Century Swedish Birch Low Open Bookcase

£ 2,495

€2894

$3297

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Swedish Mid Century Elm Open Bookcase

£ 2,395

€2,778

$3,165

Swedish Mid Century Elm Open Bookcase

£ 2,395

€2778

$3165

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Scandinavian Elm & Burr Low Open Bookcase

£ 2,250

€2,610

$2,974

Scandinavian Elm & Burr Low Open Bookcase

£ 2,250

€2610

$2974

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Scandinavian Elm & Birch Low Open Bookcase

£ 2,150

€2,494

$2,841

Scandinavian Elm & Birch Low Open Bookcase

£ 2,150

€2494

$2841

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Mid Century Shaped Scandinavian Elm Low Open Bookcase

£ 2,895

€3,358

$3,826

Mid Century Shaped Scandinavian Elm Low Open Bookcase

£ 2,895

€3358

$3826

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Early 20th Century Empire Revival Birch Bookcase Cabinet

£ 2,095

€2,430

$2,769

Early 20th Century Empire Revival Birch Bookcase Cabinet

£ 2,095

€2430

$2769

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Scandinavian Birch Low Open Bookcase by SMF Bodafors

£ 1,695

€1,966

$2,240

Scandinavian Birch Low Open Bookcase by SMF Bodafors

£ 1,695

€1966

$2240

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

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

£ 1,000

€1,160

$1,322

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

£ 1,000

€1160

$1322

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

Antique Aesthetic Movement Large Late Victorian Golden Oak Open Bookcase

£ 995

€1,154

$1,315

Antique Aesthetic Movement Large Late Victorian Golden Oak Open Bookcase

£ 995

€1154

$1315

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

Alain Michel Antiques

Globe Wernicke Mahogany Bookcase with 3 Large Elements + Drawer

€ 2,000

£1,724

$2,278

Globe Wernicke Mahogany Bookcase with 3 Large Elements + Drawer

€ 2,000

£1724

$2278

Alain Michel Antiques

Hawkins Antiques

Antique Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase with Glazed Doors c.1830

£ 2,650

€3,074

$3,502

Antique Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase with Glazed Doors c.1830

£ 2,650

€3074

$3502

Hawkins Antiques

Antique & Modern Living

Late George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

£ 4,950

€5,742

$6,542

Late George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

£ 4,950

€5742

$6542

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