19th Century Empire Bookcase
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Secretaires
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Bronze
Antique 1890s French Empire Revival Bookcases
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Ormolu
Antique 1870s French Empire Bookcases
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century French Empire Bookcases
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1850s Empire Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1880s French Empire Bookcases
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Antique Early 19th Century English Empire Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Bookcases
Antique Late 19th Century European Empire Bookcases
Brass
Antique Early 1800s German Empire Bookcases
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Brass, Iron
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Wood, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Danish Empire Bookcases
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Empire Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1810s French Empire Vitrines
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Secretaires
Ash
Antique 19th Century Danish Empire Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Russian Empire Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Shelves
Iron
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Secretaires
Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Empire Revival Bookcases
Brass, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Empire Revival Bookcases
Brass, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1840s English Empire Bookcases
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century European Empire Revival Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1870s French Empire Bookcases
Antique 19th Century Swedish Bookcases
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Ormolu, Bronze
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Finding the Right Bookcases for You
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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