Bookcases
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood, Teak, Walnut
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
20th Century British Bookcases
Hardwood
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1810s William IV Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1970s French Bauhaus Vintage Bookcases
Plywood
1990s French Modern Bookcases
Laminate
20th Century British Bookcases
Hardwood
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Bookcases
Wood
1830s English William IV Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1980s Regency Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
1970s European Hollywood Regency Vintage Bookcases
Brass, Chrome
2010s Brazilian Bookcases
Teak
2010s English Bookcases
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Resin
2010s North American Organic Modern Bookcases
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Brass
2010s North American Modern Bookcases
Wood
1950s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Wood
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
2010s Swedish Minimalist Bookcases
Ash
2010s Chinese Minimalist Bookcases
Oak, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Brass
1960s French Vintage Bookcases
Brass, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Bookcases
Wood, Birch
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Oak
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Bookcases
Clay, Hardwood
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Brass
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Mahogany, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Mahogany, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Mahogany, Oak
19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Bookcases
Walnut
1880s French Louis XV Antique Bookcases
Breccia Marble, Bronze
1960s Swiss Vintage Bookcases
Concrete
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
1930s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1980s European Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Steel
1950s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1880s Sheraton Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Beech, Oak
2010s North American Modern Bookcases
Walnut, Wood
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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