Short Bookcases
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Maple
Antique Early 18th Century British George I Bookcases
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Bookcases
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Pine
Antique 19th Century British William IV Bookcases
Wood
Antique 18th Century British George III Bookcases
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Bookcases
Satinwood
Antique 18th Century British George III Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Bookcases
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases
Glass, Ebony, Oak, Walnut
Early 20th Century British Georgian Bookcases
Paint
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Bookcases
Brass
2010s Canadian Anglo-Japanese Cabinets
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases
Mahogany, Glass, Wood
Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Wood, Glass
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Bookcases
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel
Vintage 1980s Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1720s English George I Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Bookcases
Oak, Walnut, Burl
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases
Satinwood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
Antique 1710s Queen Anne Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 18th Century English George II Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1830s Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English George II Desks
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Bookcases
Glass, Fruitwood, Mahogany
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century English Sheraton Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Bronze
Antique 1770s Dutch Rococo Bookcases
Walnut, Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Bookcases
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Irish Georgian Bookcases
Wood
Antique 18th Century Bookcases
Mahogany
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Antique 1710s British George I Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Vitrines
Glass, Fruitwood, Palisander
Vintage 1960s Swiss Bookcases
Cement
Antique 18th Century English George II Bookcases
Other
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
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Finding the Right Bookcases for You
Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, an antique bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover.
As long as curious people have collected stories, we have needed a place to stow them away and preserve them. When auction houses and book dealers proliferated by the late 17th century, the bibliophile was born. And, of course, as with any treasured decorative objects or collectibles, a book lover’s volumes were suddenly worthy of a luxurious display — enter the bookcase.
Americans of means during the 19th century took to amassing art as well as rare books, and bookcases of the era — rife with hand-carved decorative accents and architectural motifs — were ideal for displaying their handsome leather-bound wares.
Although our favorite titles may change over the years, the functionality and beauty of their home within our home is timeless. Even those who don’t covet the perfect home library can benefit from an attractive display case, as bookcases can easily double as charming étagères.
Contemporary and customizable options make it easier for you to find the perfect bookcase for your style and stacks. If you don’t wish to fill your storage piece so that your collection is snug within its confines, incorporate extra space to allow for additional displays and decorative objects. And by introducing a striking dark wood Art Deco bookcase or low-profile mid-century modern design by Paul McCobb into your living room, your signed first editions won’t be the only items making a statement.
Find barrister bookcases, Globe Wernicke bookcases, bookcases with doors and other vintage and antique bookcases on 1stDibs now.
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