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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Town House Traders Ltd

Antique Inlaid Mahogany Revolving Library Bookcase

£ 340

€393

$468

Antique Inlaid Mahogany Revolving Library Bookcase

£ 340

€393

$468

Town House Traders Ltd

Philip Hunt Antiques

Mahogany Georgian Open Bookcase

£ 825

€952

$1,135

Mahogany Georgian Open Bookcase

£ 825

€952

$1135

Philip Hunt Antiques

LT Antiques

Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Glazed Bookcase

£ 2,450

€2,828

$3,371

Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Glazed Bookcase

£ 2,450

€2828

$3371

LT Antiques

Treehouse Antiques

Oak Globe Wernicke Lawyers Bookcase

£ 345

€398

$475

Oak Globe Wernicke Lawyers Bookcase

£ 345

€398

$475

Treehouse Antiques

Marylebone Antiques

Pair of Mahogany Military Campaign Style Open Bookcases

£ 1,150

€1,328

$1,582

Pair of Mahogany Military Campaign Style Open Bookcases

£ 1,150

€1328

$1582

Marylebone Antiques

Tony Youll Antiques

Brass Inlaid Breakfront Dwarf Bookcase

£ 1,950

€2,251

$2,683

Brass Inlaid Breakfront Dwarf Bookcase

£ 1,950

€2251

$2683

Tony Youll Antiques

In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Oak Stacking Barrister's Bookcase

£ 495

€571

$681

Oak Stacking Barrister's Bookcase

£ 495

€571

$681

In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Scandinavian Birch Low Open Bookcase by SMF Bodafors

£ 1,695

€1,957

$2,332

Scandinavian Birch Low Open Bookcase by SMF Bodafors

£ 1,695

€1957

$2332

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

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

£ 1,000

€1,154

$1,376

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

£ 1,000

€1154

$1376

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

Antique Aesthetic Movement Large Late Victorian Golden Oak Open Bookcase

£ 995

€1,149

$1,369

Antique Aesthetic Movement Large Late Victorian Golden Oak Open Bookcase

£ 995

€1149

$1369

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

Alain Michel Antiques

Globe Wernicke Mahogany Bookcase with 3 Large Elements + Drawer

€ 2,000

£1,732

$2,384

Globe Wernicke Mahogany Bookcase with 3 Large Elements + Drawer

€ 2,000

£1732

$2384

Alain Michel Antiques

Marylebone Antiques

Vintage Teak Ladderax Bookcase Shelving

£ 1,150

€1,328

$1,582

Vintage Teak Ladderax Bookcase Shelving

£ 1,150

€1328

$1582

Marylebone Antiques

Art Deco Burr Walnut and Sycamore Bookcase / Cabinet by Epstein

£ 1,950

€2,251

$2,683

Art Deco Burr Walnut and Sycamore Bookcase / Cabinet by Epstein

£ 1,950

€2251

$2683

Marylebone Antiques

Hawkins Antiques

Antique Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase with Glazed Doors c.1830

£ 2,650

€3,059

$3,646

Antique Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase with Glazed Doors c.1830

£ 2,650

€3059

$3646

Hawkins Antiques

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Bookcase in Walnut

£ 685

€791

$943

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Bookcase in Walnut

£ 685

€791

$943

ActFurniture LTD

Antique & Modern Living

Late George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

£ 4,950

€5,715

$6,811

Late George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

£ 4,950

€5715

$6811

Antique & Modern Living

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Miniature Arts & Crafts Bookcase in Oak

£ 250

€289

$344

Antique 20th Century Miniature Arts & Crafts Bookcase in Oak

£ 250

€289

$344

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Open Bookcase in Oak

£ 495

€571

$681

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Open Bookcase in Oak

£ 495

€571

$681

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Small Open Bookcase in Oak

£ 495

€571

$681

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Small Open Bookcase in Oak

£ 495

€571

$681

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Small Oak Bookcase & Cabinet

£ 365

€421

$502

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Small Oak Bookcase & Cabinet

£ 365

€421

$502

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Oak Display Cabinet

£ 20

€23

$28

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Oak Display Cabinet

£ 20

€23

$28

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Open Bookcase in Oak

£ 425

€491

$585

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Open Bookcase in Oak

£ 425

€491

$585

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Open Bookcase In Oak

£ 495

€571

$681

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Open Bookcase In Oak

£ 495

€571

$681

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Inlaid Open Bookcase in Mahogany

£ 495

€571

$681

Antique 20th Century Inlaid Open Bookcase in Mahogany

£ 495

€571

$681

ActFurniture LTD

Martlesham Antiques

Early 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

£ 11,450

€13,219

$15,755

Early 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

£ 11,450

€13219

$15755

Martlesham Antiques

Alain Michel Antiques

Globe Wernicke Bookcase in Oak - 4 Elements

€ 1,800

£1,559

$2,145

Globe Wernicke Bookcase in Oak - 4 Elements

€ 1,800

£1559

$2145

Alain Michel Antiques

ActFurniture LTD

Antique 20th Century Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase

£ 825

€952

$1,135

Antique 20th Century Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase

£ 825

€952

$1135

ActFurniture LTD

Antique & Modern Living

A Lovely Regency Dwarf Bookcase

£ 2,850

€3,290

$3,922

A Lovely Regency Dwarf Bookcase

£ 2,850

€3290

$3922

Antique & Modern Living

Philip Hunt Antiques

Mahogany 3 Section Open Bookcase

£ 880

€1,016

$1,211

Mahogany 3 Section Open Bookcase

£ 880

€1016

$1211

Philip Hunt Antiques

Georgian Antiques

Mid Victorian Figured Walnut Two-section Tall Open Bookcase

£ 1,790

€2,066

$2,463

Mid Victorian Figured Walnut Two-section Tall Open Bookcase

£ 1,790

€2066

$2463

Georgian Antiques

Philip Hunt Antiques

Regency Style Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase

£ 840

€970

$1,156

Regency Style Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase

£ 840

€970

$1156

Philip Hunt Antiques

Antiques-Interiors

Edwardian Revolving Bookcase Table Ref H-239

Reserved

Edwardian Revolving Bookcase Table Ref H-239

Reserved

Antiques-Interiors

Prior & Willis Antiques

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

£ 346.50

€400

$477

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

£ 346.50

€400

$477

Prior & Willis Antiques

Vintage World

Bookcase Vintage French Oak Display Cabinet Carved Sideboard

£ 499

€576

$687

Bookcase Vintage French Oak Display Cabinet Carved Sideboard

£ 499

€576

$687

Vintage World

Bookcase Vintage French Oak Display Cabinet Carved

£ 469

€541

$645

Bookcase Vintage French Oak Display Cabinet Carved

£ 469

€541

$645

Vintage World

Town House Traders Ltd

Antique Satinwood Bookshelves

£ 275

€317

$378

Antique Satinwood Bookshelves

£ 275

€317

$378

Town House Traders Ltd

Alain Michel Antiques

Large Open Bookcase in Mahogany - 19th Century

€ 4,800

£4,158

$5,721

Large Open Bookcase in Mahogany - 19th Century

€ 4,800

£4158

$5721

Alain Michel Antiques

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Mid 20th Century Scandinavian Birch Inlaid Open Bookcase

£ 2,250

€2,598

$3,096

Mid 20th Century Scandinavian Birch Inlaid Open Bookcase

£ 2,250

€2598

$3096

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Lee Wright Antiques Ltd

Large Pair of 19th Century Italian Walnut Cabinets/Bookcases

Reserved

Large Pair of 19th Century Italian Walnut Cabinets/Bookcases

Reserved

Lee Wright Antiques Ltd

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

Antique Aesthetic Movement Large Late Victorian Golden Oak Open Bookcase

£ 995

€1,149

$1,369

Antique Aesthetic Movement Large Late Victorian Golden Oak Open Bookcase

£ 995

€1149

$1369

Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables

Vintage & Antique Bookcases for Sale