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Shelves & Bookcases - General

Bookcases in traditional styles can be a valuable accent piece. They are both useful and attractive. Vintage bookshelves produced in the late 19th to early 20th centuries are particularly valuable. An antique barrister bookcase for sale can range into the thousands.

The collectible Macey barrister bookcase and Heywood-Wakefield hutch are well- made with distinctive character. Macey bookcases often have a protective glass front to preserve books and documents, while Heywood-Wakefield hutches are typically made of rounded northern yellow birch. Pieces are often in good condition due to their sturdy construction.

Traditional antique bookcases, particularly those from sought-after manufacturers, continue to bring high prices at auction. Auctions for these pieces may range from the hundreds into the millions.


Quick Facts

    A Hale Manufacturing Co. circa 1910 barrister bookcase sold for $1,320 at a Phillips auction in 2007
  • A Globe-Wernicki oak five-stack barrister bookcase sold for $923 at a Skinner auction in 2015
  • A 1965-1975 Connecticut cherrywood blockfront desk-and-bookcase sold for $1,082,500 at an auction by Sotheby’s in 2013

Recommended Items at Auction

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Period Mahogany bookcase with two glazed doors over two cupboard doors, 200 x 96 x 53cm
Nov 20, 7:00 AM EST
Period Mahogany bookcase with two glazed doors over two cupboard doors, 200 x 96 x 53cm
by dp lawsons
Est: AUD150- AUD200
AUD150 Bids
Flame mahogany bureau bookcase with fitted interior and glazed doors (205 x 110 x 52cm)
Nov 20, 7:00 AM EST
Flame mahogany bureau bookcase with fitted interior and glazed doors (205 x 110 x 52cm)
by dp lawsons
Est: AUD300- AUD400
AUD150 Bids
Tiger cane three tier open shelving unit (90 x 68 x 31cm)
Nov 20, 7:00 AM EST
Tiger cane three tier open shelving unit (90 x 68 x 31cm)
by dp lawsons
Est: AUD150- AUD240
AUD150 Bids
Solid pine shelving unit (88 x 216 x 34cm)
Nov 20, 7:00 AM EST
Solid pine shelving unit (88 x 216 x 34cm)
by dp lawsons
Est: AUD60- AUD80
AUD150 Bids
1970's tiered corner metal shelf (60 x 32 x 21cm)
Nov 20, 7:00 AM EST
1970's tiered corner metal shelf (60 x 32 x 21cm)
by dp lawsons
Est: AUD30- AUD50
AUD150 Bids
Mid Century timber open bookshelf (74 x 64 x 33cm)
Nov 20, 7:00 AM EST
Mid Century timber open bookshelf (74 x 64 x 33cm)
by dp lawsons
Est: AUD200- AUD300
AUD150 Bids
Pair of Mid-Century open form shelves (53 x 58 x 21cm)
Nov 20, 7:00 AM EST
Pair of Mid-Century open form shelves (53 x 58 x 21cm)
by dp lawsons
Est: AUD120- AUD180
AUD150 Bids
Mid Century painted timber open step side bookshelf (86 x 109 x 17cm)
Nov 20, 7:00 AM EST
Mid Century painted timber open step side bookshelf (86 x 109 x 17cm)
by dp lawsons
Est: AUD100- AUD150
AUD150 Bids
Tiger cane and hardwood tiered open shelving unit (78 x 92 x 45cm)
Nov 20, 7:00 AM EST
Tiger cane and hardwood tiered open shelving unit (78 x 92 x 45cm)
by dp lawsons
Est: AUD150- AUD240
AUD150 Bids
Graduated pair of Mid-Century timber open form shelves (52 x 58 x 30cm)
Nov 20, 7:00 AM EST
Graduated pair of Mid-Century timber open form shelves (52 x 58 x 30cm)
by dp lawsons
Est: AUD120- AUD180
AUD150 Bids
Vintage cane shelf with sectioned top (66 x 46 x 26cm)
Nov 20, 7:00 AM EST
Vintage cane shelf with sectioned top (66 x 46 x 26cm)
by dp lawsons
Est: AUD70- AUD90
AUD150 Bids
An open six shelf bookcase, Height 121cm x Width 181cm x Depth 34cm
Nov 06, 7:30 PM AEDT
An open six shelf bookcase, Height 121cm x Width 181cm x Depth 34cm
by Lawsons
Est: AUD100- AUD150
AUD150 Bids
A pine bookshelf 100 x 150 x 32cm
Nov 06, 7:30 PM AEDT
A pine bookshelf 100 x 150 x 32cm
by Lawsons
Est: AUD60- AUD80
AUD150 Bids
A bamboo garden shelf with sundry tools,buckets and poles. 110 x 86 x 30cm
Nov 06, 7:30 PM AEDT
A bamboo garden shelf with sundry tools,buckets and poles. 110 x 86 x 30cm
by Lawsons
Est: AUD40- AUD60
AUD150 Bids
2 x shelving units
Nov 06, 7:30 PM AEDT
2 x shelving units
by Lawsons
Est: AUD20- AUD40
AUD150 Bids

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