Bookcases
1880s French Antique Bookcases
Hardwood
1960s French Baroque Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Bookcases
Rattan
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Brass
19th Century French Antique Bookcases
Pine
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Bookcases
Nutwood
1920s American Louis XV Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Burl
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Bookcases
Laminate
1960s Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
Late 19th Century British Antique Bookcases
Wood
19th Century English Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Bookcases
Rattan, Wood
1980s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Bamboo
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
19th Century English Regency Antique Bookcases
Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass, Steel
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Other
19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Bookcases
Laminate
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Brass, Cut Steel
Early 20th Century Regency Bookcases
Leather, Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Cane, Wicker, Bamboo, Wood, Rattan
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Bookcases
Alabaster
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Steel
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Bookcases
Oak
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Early 1900s Chippendale Antique Bookcases
Walnut
Early 20th Century Dutch Bookcases
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Teak
1840s Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Oak
1940s Polish Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Pine
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Mahogany
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Mahogany
1880s Victorian Antique Bookcases
Oak
Early 1900s Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
19th Century Irish Antique Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
1890s British Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Oak
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Bookcases
Hickory
20th Century Bookcases
Pine
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Brass
Vintage, New and Antique Bookcases
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 objects, 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 antique 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. Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, a bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover. 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.
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