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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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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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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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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 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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Italian Hand Painted Secretary ~ Bookcase from...
Italian Hand Painted Secretary ~ Bookcase from Piemonte, Italy is a testament to the talented artisans of Piemonte, Italy! Its hand carved artistry features the traditional subtle Baroque influence developed in the region, a product of the master craftsmen of that storied region. Original hand-painted patina finish accentuates the carvings and molding...
19th Century Grand Flemish Renaissance Bookcase ~...
19th Century Grand Flemish Renaissance Bookcase ~ Display Cabinet is a magnificent expression of the cabinetmaker's art! Designed to be an impressive statement, it soars over eight feet tall, and features amazingly detailed molding and embellishments from the crown to the base. Underneath the impressive crown molding above appears a tier of elaborate...
Grand Antique Neoclassical Painted Bookcase
Grand Antique Neoclassical Painted Bookcase attains a restrained architecture inspired by the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome, with rectilinear design enhanced with proportioned molding detail. The crown molding above overlooks the four doors of the upper tier, each hung with triple hinges and fitted with diamond shaped key guards, enhancing the...
19th Century Dutch Hand Carved Walnut Vitrine by Horrix
19th Century Dutch Vitrine by Horrix is a study in the Dutch interpretation of the Regency style, hand-crafted from old-growth walnut with century old patina. Carved embellishment appears throughout the work from the crown centered with a robust naturalistic Black Forest-inspired grape cluster carving down to the grape leaves that form the drawer pulls...
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...
18th Century Country French Louis XVI Period Bookcase...
18th Century Country French Louis XVI Period Bookcase in Stripped Oak is a strong testament to the cabinetmaking and wood sculpting talents of the 1700s even in the more rural areas of France! Hand-crafted from dense, old-growth oak seasoned for years to make furniture that literally lasts for centuries, it features a neoclassical design inspired by the...
Pair 19th Century Country French Louis XVI Whitewashed...
Pair 19th Century Country French Louis XVI Whitewashed Bookcases are an amazing find, and perfect for creating symmetry in your favorite room! Beautifully carved from crown to apron, each features an intriguing and unique wire mesh instead of glass, which makes the doors lighter and adds a little bit of Country French charm. Each features a boldly...
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...
19th Century Country French Bookcase
19th Century Country French Bookcase is a splendid way to display any collection, keepsakes or memorabilia! Hand-crafted from solid oak and carved with a natural charm that is a common trait of rural French furnishings, it features a broad arched crown centered with a floral bouquet and flanked with wildflower sprays. Complementary carvings with...
19th Century Grand French Louis XVI Bookcase ~ Vitrine
19th Century Grand French Louis XVI Bookcase ~ Vitrine is a masterwork of epic proportions! Soaring to nine feet in height, it was sculpted by master artisans from solid French Walnut, and features pierce-carved detailing of floral and foliate motifs overlaid atop the glasswork on the upper tier. There is a glass pane in the crown, down the stile, even...
19th Century French Renaissance Hunt Buffet ~ Bookcase
19th Century French Renaissance Hunt Buffet ~ Bookcase is a majestic way to decorate your room, while simultaneously providing display and storage with incredible style! Starting with the sculpted crown depicting two lions guarding a heraldic crest with ample foliate sprays, two turned urn-form finials top the corner posts, between which appear...
PAIR 19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Painted...
PAIR 19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Painted Bookcases ~ Display Cabinets is a rare find indeed! Perfect for creating symmetry to a room, each of the "twins" is over seven feet tall but less than four feet wide, making them ideal for a wider variety of spaces. Two surfaces in each upper tier allow one to display anything from books to...
Grand 19th Century Italian Renaissance Walnut Bookcase
Grand 19th Century Italian Renaissance Walnut Bookcase is a magnificent example of master Italian craftsmanship, crafted on a grand scale for a grand home! Featuring a trapezoidal shape which allows light in from all sides to further allow appreciation for your display or collection, it does not require the addition of interior lighting, although that...
18th Century Swedish Whitewashed Bookcase ~ Display...
18th Century Swedish Whitewashed Bookcase ~ Display Cabinet will make a charming addition to your rustic or casual decor! Hand-crafted from old-growth oak during the Gustavian Period, it features tailored architecture that includes an arched crown below which the upper glazed doors follow the arched form, and open to provide access to the spacious...
Pair 19th Century French Renaissance Carved Bookcases
Pair 19th Century French Renaissance Carved Bookcases are the ideal choice for adding majestic symmetry to any room! Designed as a pair, they are virtually identical except for the primary carvings on the lower door panels, one which depicts the bounty of the sea, while the other a successful bird hunt. The common style elements on both consist of...
19th Century Country French Louis XVI Whitewashed...
19th Century Country French Louis XVI Whitewashed Bookcase combines the casual look of the provinces with the classic embellishment of the ancient Greeks and Romans in an unusually shallow design that is perfect for high-traffic rooms! Standing almost seven feet tall, it measures only a bit more than a foot deep including molding. Three doors also...
19th Century French Renaissance Triple Bookcase ~...
19th Century French Renaissance Triple Bookcase ~ Display Cabinet is a magnificent example of the revival of the Renaissance that occurred in the latter half of the 1800s in Europe, especially in France, especially impressive given the political turmoil that existed in that country for half a century! Rendered from select old-growth oak, it features an...
Antique French Neoclassical Louis XVI Bookcase in...
Antique French Neoclassical Louis XVI Bookcase in Stripped Oak is a fantastic find, perfect for blending with a wide variety of interior decorating themes, even modern and casual! The tailored, rectilinear architecture was inspired by ancient Greek and Roman architects, with a multi-tiered crown accented with dentil molding trim overlooking the casework...
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....
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...
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...