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  • Red Stained Pine Wall Shelf and Primitive Stool
    Estimate
    $100 - $300

    Red Stained Pine Wall Shelf and Primitive Stool

    Est.
    $100 - $300
    Brunk Auctions
    2 Bids
    Current Bid
    $150
  • Antique American Empire Mahogany Two-Part Secretary Bookcase
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500

    Antique American Empire Mahogany Two-Part Secretary Bookcase

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Rafael Osona Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • An American Late Federal Mahogany Desk and Bookcase, c. 1820-1830
    Estimate
    $500 - $700

    An American Late Federal Mahogany Desk and Bookcase, c. 1820-1830

    Est.
    $500 - $700
    Locati LLC
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $250
  • Antique English, "Tortoiseshell" Bamboo Two-Door Bookcase, 19th century
    Estimate
    $600 - $800

    Antique English, "Tortoiseshell" Bamboo Two-Door Bookcase, 19th century

    Est.
    $600 - $800
    Rafael Osona Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • Bamboo Four-Tier Bookshelf with Scrolled Embellishments
    Estimate
    $500 - $700

    Bamboo Four-Tier Bookshelf with Scrolled Embellishments

    Est.
    $500 - $700
    Rafael Osona Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • Antique "Tortoiseshell" Bamboo Umbrella Stand
    Estimate
    $400 - $600

    Antique "Tortoiseshell" Bamboo Umbrella Stand

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Rafael Osona Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • Vintage Bamboo Six Tier Bookshelf
    Estimate
    $400 - $600

    Vintage Bamboo Six Tier Bookshelf

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Rafael Osona Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • Antique Aesthetic Movement Bamboo and Pine Etagere Bookshelf
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Antique Aesthetic Movement Bamboo and Pine Etagere Bookshelf

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Rafael Osona Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • Antique Victorian Style Carved Wood Stick-and-Ball Multi-Tier Etagere
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Antique Victorian Style Carved Wood Stick-and-Ball Multi-Tier Etagere

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Sarasota Estate Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Antique English Bamboo Table Top Etagere Bookshelf, 19th century
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    Antique English Bamboo Table Top Etagere Bookshelf, 19th century

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Rafael Osona Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Antique, "Tortoiseshell", Bamboo Five-Tier Etagere Bookshelf, 19th century
    Estimate
    $600 - $800

    Antique, "Tortoiseshell", Bamboo Five-Tier Etagere Bookshelf, 19th century

    Est.
    $600 - $800
    Rafael Osona Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • Antique English Bamboo Four-Tier Corner Etagere Bookshelf, 19th century
    Estimate
    $400 - $600

    Antique English Bamboo Four-Tier Corner Etagere Bookshelf, 19th century

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Rafael Osona Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • Antique, "Tortoiseshell", Bamboo Four-Tier Etagere Bookshelf, 19th century
    Estimate
    $400 - $600

    Antique, "Tortoiseshell", Bamboo Four-Tier Etagere Bookshelf, 19th century

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Rafael Osona Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200

Vintage and antique bookcases have a long history, starting from the Renaissance period. In the 16th century, bookshelves started being placed in libraries, replacing the unsatisfactory lectern system that had been adopted from monasteries. At this period, bookcases were commonly known as the press. They featured chains as a means of securing books, which was phased out in the eighteenth century. Today, they are found in simplistic and minimal designs to suit your needs.

Though bookcase with sliding doors can occupy a large portion of the property, they can be a central focus in your room. To make sure it complements your room, you must be mindful of the placement of these vintage and antique bookcases. You can join two identical bookcases together which helps to tie the setting together or you can place them on either side of the TV and fireplaces. Styling horizontal bookcase can be hard and because it draws attention, we sometimes overcomplicate it.

You can simply decorate your low bookcase with minimal items such as some books, framed pictures, and artworks, or some fresh plants. Arranging your books by color can add to the aesthetic vibe of your interior. You can also style your decorative items by placing some in front and some closer to the back. Bidders can choose from a wide range of bookshelves at online auctions, including Mahogany Bookcase, Library Bookcase, and Cherrywood Bookcase, depending on their tastes. Bidsquare’s furniture auctions offers several vintage and antique bookcases for sale with high-quality craftsmanship. Some of the finest bookcases featured on sale are designed by artists such as Alphonse Mattia, Wendell Castle, and more.

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