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What is a good depth for a bookcase?
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An ideal bookcase depth is usually between 10 and 12 inches. Shelf spacing can range from 7 to 15 inches for bookshelves, with 8 to 12 inches being the most typical. Because compact bookcases are designed for lesser volumes and libraries, they will be shallower. A small bookcase's depth is usually around 6 inches. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage bookcases.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
Shop for Shallow Bookcases on 1stDibs
Scandinavian mid century elm low open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian mid century elm low open bookcase circa 1950.
Good quality bookcase from Sweden.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Vintage Pine Five-Shelf Bookcase, 73-Inch Open Display Cabinet
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A tall, shallow vintage pine bookcase with five open shelves and an understated rustic presence.
Category
Late 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Pine
American Craftsman Solid Wood Paperback Bookcase Vintage Mid-Century Wider
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Another wider paperback bookcase, shallow for entryways. Well made, beautiful active grain, this one has a finished back.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
