5 Shelf Open Bookcase
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Yew
Antique Late 19th Century British Regency Bookcases
Brass
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Bookcases
Beech
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Bookcases
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Biedermeier Bookcases
Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Bookcases
Brass
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Brass
Late 20th Century American Campaign Bookcases
Brass
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Brass
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Aluminum
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Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Rosewood
2010s French Neoclassical Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Oak
Antique 1820s English Regency Shelves
Mahogany
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Brass
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Aluminum, Brass, Steel
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Mahogany
Antique 1850s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
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Birch
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Metal
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Mahogany
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Teak
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Ormolu
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Teak
Antique 1850s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
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Mahogany
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Brass
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Brass
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Mahogany
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Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
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Walnut
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Oak
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Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Teak
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Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Teak
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Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century European Empire Vitrines
Bronze
Vintage 1910s Scottish Cabinets
Oak
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Chestnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Bookcases
Oak
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Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
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Metal
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rosewood, Maple
Vintage 1950s Italian Bookcases
Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Shelves
Steel
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Brass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Bookcases
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
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Steel
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Metal
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Brass
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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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