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Antique Bookcases
During the 18th & 19th centuries a formal education was incredibly expensive and beyond the reach of the vast majority of the populace. Books were similarly expensive, as was the cases to store them. For this reason the antique bookcase, or bibliotheque in France, is not common at all. However, with our buying power, we are able to obtain a wide variety of antique bookcases for your enjoyment and daily use, transforming a room, office or library into a special place that reflects your style and refinement.
We have multiple options to choose from within our vast inventory of antique furniture, with many on display at our two antique stores that boast over 50,000 square feet of showroom space. Our antique bookcases will immediately add that touch of elegance in any space and will complete the overall design of a room in an instant. No matter the style, color or finish you choose, you can trust Inessa Stewart's name for the highest quality antique furniture, especially when it comes to antique bookcases! Did you know Inessa hand-selects every single piece of antique furniture, antique accessory, antique painting, and architectural antique? A leader in the business since 1991, Inessa is an expert when it comes to antique furniture. Please contact us if you have any questions about our selection. Inessa Stewart Antiques Online Wholesale Antique Furniture. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
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19th Century Grand French Neoclassical Bookcase in...
19th Century Grand French Neoclassical Bookcase in Whitewashed Pine is a magnificent reminder of the grandeur of the classical movement that has maintained its relevance and popularity for thousands of years! Measuring eight and a half feet tall by almost eight feet in width, it is comprised of two sections, the uppermost being open shelving for...
$14,900
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Mid-Century Wrought Iron & Oak Plank Open Bookshelf
Mid-Century Wrought Iron & Oak Plank Open Bookshelf combines timeless flair with elegant scrollwork created from the deft hands of a talented metalsmith, with a shallow design ideal for cozy rooms, hallways, stairwell landings and the like. Two sturdy oak planks in natural finish comprise the shelves. As an added insurance measure, holes were...
$1,280
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19th Century English Open Library Caddy ~ Bookshelf
19th Century English Open Library Caddy ~ Bookshelf is a charming piece that can serve in a variety of roles throughout the home! Originally designed to be a portable bookshelf for those who had the fortune of a large library, one could place several books on the shelves and wheel it about the room to deposit in the proper place, and likewise remove...
$2,480
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Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Vitrine ~ Display...
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Vitrine ~ Display Cabinet will make a stunning visual statement in any room, calling attention to your prized family heirlooms or cherished collection. Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahogany, it features panels with flame or crotch patterns to magnify the natural beauty. The corners are generously rounded which,...
$4,480
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19th Century English Mahogany Bookshelf
19th Century English Mahogany Bookshelf is the perfect choice for creating a light and airy appearance, yet performing yeoman's work by supplying four surfaces upon which one can place books, decorative items, family photos, or whatever else suits your whimsy! Hand-crafted from mahogany to last for generations! Circa 1890s Measures 53.5H x 50W x 18.5D
$2,980
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19th Century French Neoclassical Open Bookcase
19th Century French Neoclassical Open Bookcase is a magnificent work of the cabinetmaker's art, separated into an upper and lower tier that together create both display and storage in style! The crown features an intriguing design accented with pyramidal blocks, appearing over two corner pilasters carved with stylized quatrefoil overlay that embrace the...
$4,980
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19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Display Armoire ~...
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Display Armoire ~ Bookcase is a majestic example of fine craftsmanship, executed in what experts consider the finest indigenous wood ever available from the continent of Europe! The boldly arched crown is intricately molded and fitted at the center with a work of the sculptor's art that revels in the Rococo flair, with...
$4,980
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19th Century Rustic Country French Vitrine ~ Confiturier
19th Century Rustic Country French Vitrine ~ Confiturier is a great choice for a small bookcase in a cozy office, a display for a treasured collection, or just an interesting piece that provides storage and a modicum of display for any casual decor! Tailored molding appears on the top, with a gentle arch to the glazed upper door just underneath that...
$2,780
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Antique Dutch Neoclassical Petite Vitrine ~ Curio Cabinet
Antique Dutch Neoclassical Petite Vitrine ~ Curio Cabinet is a marvelous example of craftsmanship on a diminutive scale! Standing a little over four feet in height, it is the perfect choice for a cozy niche, under an open stairway, or in a corner. Designed with a trapezoidal casework, it maximizes one's ability to view the items displayed within on the...
$2,980
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19th Century French Louis XVI Hand-Carved Corner Cabinet
19th Century French Louis XVI Hand-Carved Corner Cabinet is a splendid example of craftsmanship resulting in a design that takes advantage of otherwise dead space in the room, and turns it into a showcase! The classic lines of this heirloom revolve around its use as a vitrine, or curio cabinet, with a high, arched crown adorned with an urn filled with...
$5,800
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Mid-Century Mahogany Bookcase by De Coene of Courtrai
Mid-Century Mahogany Bookcase by De Coene of Courtrai is an exceptional choice to create a one-of-a-kind look for your office! Using sapele mahogany veneering as the primary source of visual appeal, the artisans of De Coene created a modernistic framework with strong use of angular design. With its multiple original shelves, the bookcase features three...
$7,480
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19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Bookcase
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Bookcase represents a stately expression of classical style that truly defies time itself! A multi-tiered crown overlooks the bonnet carved with Greek wave flanked by three dimensional rosettes on each corner, which in turn appear atop fluted pilasters topped with corbels which flank the two doors. Each door consists...
$5,900
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19th Century Country French Louis XIV Whitewashed...
19th Century Country French Louis XIV Whitewashed Bookcase is the perfect choice for storage, display and adding a timeless panache to your decor! Hand-crafted from solid oak, it features a boldly molded crown with stylized carvings of shell, floral and foliates across the bonnet, all overlooking the casework below. Carved cornerposts match the bonnet,...
$3,980
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19th Century Renaissance Revival Bookcase
19th Century Renaissance Revival Bookcase is a magnificent ode to the era, with carved detailing that can only be described as sculpture from the arched crown to the baseboard below! Rendered from old-growth oak to last for centuries, it features a multi-tiered crown lavished with intricate crests, foliates and a centered lion's head over a rosette, all...
$5,700
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19th Century French Henri II Walnut Bookcase
19th Century French Henri II Walnut Bookcase will command a stately presence in your room, indeed! Crafted from select walnut, it features architecture inspired by the ancient Greeks and Romans, yet with a particular French flair. Placed on the top is a centered, demilune crown carved with an heraldic crest with olive branches. The crown is connected...
$4,980
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19th Century Grand French Renaissance Walnut Bookcase
19th Century Grand French Renaissance Walnut Bookcase is a study in excellence of materials, design, and craftsmanship! Rendered from sumptuous select French walnut, it features a rectilinear, neoclassical architecture that has been combined with classical appointments such as scrolled corbels and Greek coin motifs, as well as Doric capitals and fluted...
$12,900
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19th Century Grand Napoleon III Period Ebonized Triple...
19th Century Grand Napoleon III Period Ebonized Triple Bookcase is the perfect choice to make a bold statement in any room! Only a very affluent household could afford both the home suitable for such a piece, the education to appreciate the books it could house, and the cost of creating such a masterwork. Soaring over ten feet in height with its...
$12,750
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Antique Rustic European Baker's Rack
Antique Rustic European Baker's Rack makes a charming selection for a rustic shelf grouping in your casual room!Circa early 1900sMeasures 48H x 51.5W x 18D
$798
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19th Century Dutch Hand Carved Renaissance Raised Cabinet
19th Century Dutch Hand Carved Renaissance Raised Cabinet was rendered from dense, old-growth quarter sawn oak, examples of which are on display in museums across Belgium and Holland that are over 1,000 years old! This stunning example features hand-carved lions and gryffins with elaborately detailed molding and foliate & shell motifs enhancing the...
$5,980
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Antique Painted Open Shelf Bookcase
Antique Painted Open Shelf Bookcase makes a great multi-tiered group of surfaces for the casual interior. Barely three feet wide, it will fit in niches, between windows, on a short wall, or anywhere a narrow and shallow shelf unit is desired. The distressed, painted finish only adds to the allure.Circa early 1900sMeasures 54H x 37W x 13.5D
$975
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Mahogany...
This handsome 19th Century French Mahogany Louis Philippe Bookcase features glazed display above and cabinet storage below, all rendered from exotic imported mahogany which was considered the premier wood during the middle of 19th century, painstakingly imported from the Americas to France by sailing vessel. The clean lines of the Louis Philippe style...
$3,700
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19th Century Renaissance Revival Bookcase with Angels~...
Exquisitely hand-carved with dancing Putti and a plethora of romantic relief motifs, this impressive 19th Century Renaissance Revival Bookcase with Angels, Putti was crafted from fine walnut, and features a stately neoclassical architecture that is accentuated by the hand-carved detail which includes a predominance of foliates with lions as accents....
18th Century Dutch Raised Cabinet ~ Bookcase in...
18th Century Dutch Raised Cabinet ~ Bookcase in Stripped Oak combines stately lines with a casual presence that makes it versatile for a wide variety of decors! The stripped oak finish presents a soft texture and color while the interior display is painted white to accentuate whatever you decide to display within! Arched glazed doors present a...
19th Century Flemish Neoclassical Bookcase
19th Century Flemish Neoclassical Bookcase boasts a tailored look with very subtle style enhancements inspired by ancient architecture. A bold multi-tiered crown overlooks the bonnet which features an elongated pyramidal block at the center flanked by shell and foliate carvings in bas relief, which in turn are flanked on each corner with another brace of...
19th Century Rustic Louis XIV Painted Bookcase
19th Century Rustic Louis XIV Painted Bookcase features elegant, tailored lines enhanced by the sky blue and white painted finish. An exceptionally shallow design, it will fit where most bookcases would encroach upon the floor space. Multiple adjustable shelves make it very versatile for a wide variety of displays, with multi-paned glazing on each door...
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Marble Top Vitrine
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Marble Top Vitrine will make a great addition to a collector's decor. The rectilinear lines of the neoclassical architecture are embellished with cross-matched veneering on the lower door panels and sides, and accented with brass decorative mounts on the shoulders with complementary key guards on the doors. The doors...
19th Century French Henri II Bookcase
19th Century French Henri II Bookcase was produced by artisans that were true masters of their craft! The refined, stylized Renaissance-influenced styling is glorified by the sculptor's hand from the bold crown above to the massive base below. An heraldic crest is centered on the intricately carved architrave which wraps around each side, but not before...