Antique Open Bookshelves
Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases
Oak
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass, Chrome
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Leather, Oak, Pine
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Bookcases
Nutwood, Oak, Burl, Paper
Vintage 1910s Scottish Cabinets
Oak
Antique 1810s English Regency Desks
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
20th Century European Art Deco Bookcases
Chrome
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Brass
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Vintage 1970s European Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Brass, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Metal, Stainless Steel, Brass
Antique 1880s French High Victorian Shelves
Oak
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases
Copper
Late 20th Century Philippine Bookcases
Rattan, Glass, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Revival Wall Brackets
Wood, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Bookcases
Satinwood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Bookcases
Olive, Walnut, Burl
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Brass, Iron
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1890s Danish Other Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Brass
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century English Regency Bookcases
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s English Queen Anne Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1930s English Queen Anne Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1930s English Queen Anne Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1930s English Edwardian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1880s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Bookcases
Macassar, Oak
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1820s English Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1890s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1890s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s English Sheraton Bookcases
Satinwood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Cabinets
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Fabric, Glass, Kingwood
21st Century and Contemporary English Campaign Secretaires
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings
Canvas, Oak
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Teak
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Rosewood
Antique 1840s British Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1890s English Victorian Bookcases
Tulipwood
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1910s Scottish Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Bookcases
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Other Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century Irish Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Bookcases
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century British Regency Shelves
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s American Bookcases
Steel
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Bookcases
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Bookcases
Vintage 1930s American Bookcases
Antique Early 1700s English Queen Anne Secretaires
Walnut
20th Century English Bookcases
Oak
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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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