Bookcases
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Wood
1830s Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Corian
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
Early 1900s Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 2000s American Shaker Bookcases
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Birch, Rosewood
1970s Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1980s Victorian Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Brass
1950s British Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Bookcases
Bronze
1920s English Vintage Bookcases
Paper
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
19th Century Swedish Antique Bookcases
Bronze
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood, Mahogany, Plywood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Mahogany, Glass
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1880s Adam Style Antique Bookcases
Brass
1890s English Edwardian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1820s English Sheraton Antique Bookcases
Brass
1820s English Regency Antique Bookcases
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bookcases
Oak
1930s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Aluminum
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Antique Bookcases
Pine
1950s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Bookcases
Maple
1880s Antique Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Macassar, Oak, Padouk
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Birch
20th Century Italian Bookcases
Iron
Early 1900s English Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
1850s Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Bookcases
Maple
Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Bookcases
Walnut
2010s Bookcases
Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Bookcases
Rattan, Glass
1960s American French Provincial Vintage 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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