Bookcases
21st Century and Contemporary Bookcases
Aluminum
2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Marble, Bronze
20th Century British Bookcases
Yew
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Iron, Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Marble, Chrome
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Early 1800s English Edwardian Antique Bookcases
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Brass
2010s French Modern Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases
Wood, Oak
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Cane, Hardwood
18th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Oak
20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Bookcases
Metal
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Cork, Hardwood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Marble, Bronze
2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Hardwood, Satinwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
2010s French Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Lacquer, Wood, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Chrome, Steel
2010s French Modern Bookcases
Wood
19th Century British Victorian Antique Bookcases
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Antique Bookcases
Wood
Early 20th Century American Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
20th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Yew
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak, Cane, Jacaranda
1960s Swiss Vintage Bookcases
Concrete
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Bookcases
Lacquer, Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Brass
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Metal, Steel
1950s Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Oak
2010s French Modern Bookcases
Wood
1910s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Bookcases
Beech
2010s Canadian Modern Bookcases
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Bookcases
Glass, Wood
2010s Swiss Bookcases
Steel
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Bookcases
Hardwood
1860s French Renaissance Antique Bookcases
Wood
1810s English Regency Antique Bookcases
Marble, Brass
2010s Danish Modern Bookcases
Metal
20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases
Brass
20th Century English Campaign Bookcases
Brass
2010s French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Cherry, Oak
2010s Italian Bookcases
Metal
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Ash, Lacquer
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Antique Bookcases
Pine
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Resin
1850s Italian Antique Bookcases
Walnut
1970s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Bookcases
Brass
2010s French Modern Bookcases
Stainless Steel
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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