$6,310
H 87.01 in W 60.83 in D 25.79 in
Antique English Victorian Art Nouveau Oak Breakfront Bookcase Display Cabinet
By Maple & Co.
Located in Glasgow, GB
and in the Art Nouveau/Arts & Crafts taste. In golden quarter-sawn oak with bevelled glass panes to
Glass, Oak
$11,423
H 41.34 in W 41.34 in D 13.39 in
Venetian Art Nouveau Bookcase, Vincenzo Cadorin attributed for Testolini Frères
By Vincenzo Cadorin, Testolini & Salviati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Showcase, Venetian art nouveau bookcase, Bottega Vincenzo Cadorin attributed, in oak, with square
Oak
$4,616
H 56.3 in W 25.01 in D 25.01 in
EXTRA LARGE UNIQUE ANTiQUE VICTORIAN ART NOUVEAU HAND CARVED REVOLVING BOOKCASE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
very fine, fully restored, hand made in England in the Art Nouveau taste, oak revolving bookcase table
Hardwood, Oak
Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Bookcase with Beveled Glass, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s
Brass
$3,779
H 34.45 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
RARE ANTIQUE ART NOUVEAU REVOLViNG BOOKCASE TABLE IN THE LIBERTY'S LONDON TASTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
very fine, hand made in England in the Art Nouveau taste, oak revolving bookcase table Please note
Oak
$2,201
H 60.44 in W 35.63 in D 14.57 in
Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Bookcase with Original Green Glass, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s
Brass
$16,058
H 92.13 in W 50.4 in D 25.6 in
Antique French Art Nouveau Cabinet by Henri Sauvage 1900 Oak Display Cabinet
By Henri Sauvage
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
for example the Art Nouveau Design of the brass hinges & door handle that continues into the oak door
Brass
Circa 1900 black painted Swedish open bookcase
Located in London, GB
A good sized black painted Swedish open bookcase from the early 1900s with ten deep useful
Oak
$1,999Sale Price|20% Off
H 71.07 in W 30.32 in D 20.87 in
Art Nouveau Filing Cabinet or Bookcase, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Nouveau filing cabinet or bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s
Brass
China Closet, Bar Secesja .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Introducing the unique custom-made shop window, the 1900 Art Nouveau bar It has been cleaned to
Oak
$5,354
H 92.33 in W 57.49 in D 19.1 in
Art Nouveau Display Cabinet or Bookcase in oak with carvings and glass doors
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Nouveau display cabinet or bookcase in oak. Crafted in the early 20th century in Belgium. The lower part
Glass, Wood
China Closet .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
China closet from 1900. Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to restore its original condition ...
Oak
$3,023
H 16.15 in W 27.17 in D 6.7 in
Arts and Crafts oak desk top bookcase with 3 bronze Art Nouveau period plaques.
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts desktop oak bookcase with a shaped upper back and hinged dust flaps to the tops
Oak
$17,800
H 63 in W 79.14 in D 18.9 in
FRENCH LEON JALLOT ART NOUVEAU BURR WALNUT BOOKCASE CABINET CUPBOARDS PART SUiTE
By Léon Jallot
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
hand made in Paris France, Leon Jallot Art Nouveau, Burr Walnut & Oak bookcase cupboard which is part
Oak, Walnut
$20,549
H 63 in W 79.14 in D 18.9 in
FRENCH LEON JALLOT ART NOUVEAU BURR WALNUT BOOKCASE CHEST OF DRAWERS PART SUiTE
By Léon Jallot
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
hand made in Paris France, Leon Jallot Art Nouveau, Burr Walnut & Oak bookcase cupboard with drawers to
Oak, Walnut
$2,373
H 62.21 in W 34.65 in D 16.15 in
German Oak Bookcase with Folding Doors in Style of Globe Wernicke, Ca 1900s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This bookcase was produced by F.Soennecken in the Germany around 1900. It features 3 stackable
Oak
Unavailable
H 8.67 in W 27.56 in D 6.7 in
Art Nouveau Tabletop or Hanging Bookcase 40 Shakespeare Volumes & Copper Panels
Located in London, GB
Rare tabletop or hanging Art Nouveau/Arts & Crafts oak tabletop bookcase with three patinated brass
Brass
Art Nouveau Showcase Cabinet Bookcase or Office Cabinet
Located in Senden, NRW
Original Art Nouveau bookcase or showcase cabinet, perfect as office furniture. Very nice original
Oak
Sold
H 24.02 in W 25.2 in D 7.88 in
Antique quality Art Nouveau oak bookcase book trough stand C1910 Liberty
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique, high-quality Art Nouveau oak bookcase book trough stand circa 1910, crafted in the manner
Wood
Sold
H 70 in W 45 in D 17 in
Antique Art Nouveau Oak Bookcase With Beveled Leaded Glass Doors, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Nouveau or Arts & Crafts bookcase cabinet USA, Circa 1900 Carved quarter
Brass, Lead
Art Nouveau Oak Two-Door Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Art Nouveau oak bookcase, the projecting dental moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors
Oak Art Nouveau Jugendstil Revolving Bookcase, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Art Nouveau Jugendstil revolving bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid
Oak
Art Nouveau Oak One-Door Bookcase, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Nouveau one-door bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak
Brass
Oak Dutch Art Nouveau Bookcase with Impressive Inlay
By Chris Wegerif
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Dutch Art Nouveau bookcase, 1900s Solid oak with impressive inlay. In the style of Chris
Brass
Large Oak Art Nouveau Library Open Bookcase, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful and rare extra large library open bookcase. Rare because of its size, 315 cm or 124.02
Oak
Dutch Oak Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts Open Bookcase, 1900s
By Onder den Sint Maarten
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts open bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s
Oak
Antique C1900 Art Nouveau Arts and Crafts Oak Bookcase
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality C1900 Art Nouveau / Arts and Crafts oak bookcase. Solid and strong, with no
Oak
Antique quality Art Nouveau C1910 oak bookcase.
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality Art Nouveau C1910 oak bookcase. Full of age, charm and character. Solid, with no
Oak
Oak Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Bookcase, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s
Brass
Sold
H 87.01 in W 60.83 in D 25.79 in
Antique English Victorian Art Nouveau Oak Breakfront Bookcase Display Cabinet
By Maple & Co.
Located in Glasgow, GB
and in the Art Nouveau/Arts & Crafts taste. In golden quarter-sawn oak with bevelled glass panes to
Glass, Oak
Sold
H 61.42 in W 32.88 in D 17.33 in
Oak Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts Bookcase with Beveled Glass, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid
Brass
Large Oak Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Bookcase, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid
Brass
Sold
H 80.32 in W 46.86 in D 17.33 in
Oak Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts Bookcase by de Phoenix Amsterdam, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful and rare Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts bookcase. Design by de Phoenix Amsterdam. Striking
Brass
Stylish Dutch Art Nouveau Revolving Bookcase 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stylish Dutch Art Nouveau revolving bookcase 1900s. Solid oak and in good working order. In good
Oak
Sold
H 76.19 in W 39.38 in D 13.19 in
Oak Dutch Art Nouveau Nieuwe Kunst Bookcase by Jac van den Bosch, 1900s
By Jac van den Bosch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Offered by Amsterdam Modernism: Rare and hard to find Art Nouveau Nieuwe Kunst bookcase by Jac van
Glass, Oak
Sold
H 70.48 in W 69.49 in L 70.48 in
Liberty Bookcase Art Nouveau Sessile Oak Brass, Italy, End 1800-Early 1900
Located in Milano, IT
Liberty bookcase, a rich succession of doors and open compartments with architectural designs
Brass
Sold
H 100.99 in W 72.64 in D 20.28 in
Dutch Oak Art Nouveau Library Bookcase by H. Pander & Zonen Den Haag, 1900s
By H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Nouveau library bookcase. Design by H. Pander & Zonen Den Haag. Striking
Brass
Oak Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts Bookcase by Willem Penaat, 1900s
By Willem Penaat 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful and rare Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts bookcase. Design by Willem Penaat. Striking Dutch
Brass
Sold
H 60.63 in W 68.12 in L 60.63 in
Oak Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Bookcase with Beveled Glass, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s
Brass
Sold
H 63.39 in W 44.69 in D 14.38 in
Oak Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts Bookcase Attributed to K.P.C. de Bazel, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful and rare Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts bookcase. Attributed to K.P.C. de Bazel. Striking
Oak, Glass
Sold
H 83.25 in W 62.25 in D 22.25 in
Antique Art Nouveau Sarah Bernhardt Oak & Leaded Glass Door Bookcase, c 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Art Nouveau bookcase offers oak construction with crest having carved Alphonse Mucha
Metal
Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Two-Piece Bookcase, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau two-piece bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the
Brass
Sold
H 90.56 in W 67.13 in D 14.18 in
Oak Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Bookcase with Original Sliding Doors, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s
Brass
Sold
H 70.48 in W 35.83 in L 70.48 in
Oak Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts Bookcase by A.R. Wittop Koning for J.A. Huizinga
By J.A. Huizinga Meubelfabriek Nederland, A.R. Wittop Koning
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful and rare Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts bookcase. Design by A.R. Huizinga for J.A. Huizinga
Oak, Glass
Sold
H 82.88 in W 65.36 in D 18.9 in
Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts Bookcase by de Phoenix Amsterdam, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts bookcase. Design by de Phoenix Amsterdam. Striking
Brass
Sold
H 80.71 in W 63 in D 20.28 in
Oak Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Bookcase by H.F. Jansen & Zonen Amsterdam, 1900s
By H.F. Jansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts bookcase. Design by H.F. Jansen & Zonen
Brass
Sold
H 33.27 in W 84.65 in D 16.54 in
Exquisitely Carved Antique Art Nouveau circa 1890 Long Open Library Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this wonderful English Art Nouveau circa 1890 hand carved oak
Oak
Pair of 1930s Carved Oak Open Bookcases
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 1930s carved oak open bookcases, circa 1930. Fine quality pair of Art Deco period
Oak
Art Nouveau Library, Scandinavia, 1920s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique bookcase or vitrine from circa 1920. Made of oakwood. The upper part consists of a
Oak
Art Nouveau Library
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique library from the late 19th century. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. Year: circa 1890 Origin: Northern Europe Dimensions: height 2...
Oak
Carved oak Arts & Crafts bookcase with cabinet, Sweden. 1900
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, carved oak bookcase with 2 door cabinet. Doors are paneled with
Oak
Art Nouveau Library Wardrobe from the Interwar Period
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Nouveau library wardrobe from the interwar period. After Renovation Place of creation: Poland
Oak
Library, Northern Europe, circa 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Library, Northern Europe, circa 1900. Very good condition, after renovation. Wood: oak + walnut
Oak, Walnut
Oak Art Nouveau Jugendstil Bookcase, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Nouveau Jugendstil bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid
Glass, Oak
French oak Art Nouveau Bookcase, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning French Art Nouveau bookcase, 1900s. With original beveled glass. Bookcase can be taken
Glass, Oak
Oak Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts Bookcase, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak
Brass
Large Oak Dutch Art Nouveau Open Bookcase, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Impressive Dutch Art Nouveau open bookcase, 1900s. Solid oak with fine carving. Ten original
Oak
Oak Art Nouveau Bookcase with Beveled Glass, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Art Nouveau bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak with original
Brass
Sold
H 96.25 in W 68 in D 18.25 in
Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Carved Oak Secretary Bookcase Bibliotheque 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & large antique Art Nouveau carved oak combination bookcase secretary/desk, 1890. The two
Oak
Dutch Oak Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts Bookcase with Inlay, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stylish Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts bookcase with inlay, 1900s. Solid oak with 14 original beveled
Brass
Oak Dutch Art Nouveau Jugendstil Open Bookcase, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant Dutch Art Nouveau Jugendstil open bookcase. Solid oak with original solid brass handle on
Brass
Sold
H 82.68 in W 46.46 in D 17.33 in
Dutch Oak Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts Bookcase with Beveled Glass, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful and rare Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s
Oak, Glass
Sold
H 71.66 in W 27.56 in D 14.18 in
Dutch Oak Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts Bookcase by Prins Culemborg, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful and rare Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts bookcase with inlay. Striking Dutch design from the
Oak, Glass
Art Nouveau Jugendstil Revolving Bookcase, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Art Nouveau Jugendstil revolving bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak
Oak
Art Nouveau Jugendstil Revolving Bookcase, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Nouveau Jugendstil revolving bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the
Oak
Oak Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Bookcase with Inlay, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s
Brass
Sold
H 38.59 in W 30.12 in D 7.09 in
Art Nouveau Antique Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet - Quality C1910 Piece
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet - Quality Piece from the Art Nouveau era, circa 1910. This
Oak
Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Carved Oak Wood Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Art Nouveau carved oak wood secretary desk book case. Item features fall front
Glass, Oak
Sold
H 34.26 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Very Rare Art Nouveau Oak & Sample Wood Inlaid Revolving Bookcase Side End Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, exceptionally rare Art Nouveau, sample wood
Oak
Sold
H 80.71 in W 77.76 in D 19.69 in
Oak Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts Library Bookcase by K.P.C. de Bazel, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts library bookcase. Design by K.P.C. de Bazel
Brass
Sold
H 48.82 in W 48.23 in D 12.6 in
RARE ANTIQUE HEAVILY CARVED ART NOUVEAU DWARF OPEN BOOKCASE CARVED SERPENTs
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Antique circa 1860-1880 Art Nouveau style bookcase which is wonderfully curved to the sides and has ornate
Oak
Sold
H 50.6 in W 38.39 in D 13.98 in
Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Bookcase Onder den Sint Maarten Style, 1900s
By Onder den Sint Maarten
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau bookcase.Design in the style of Order den Sent
Brass
Antique Open Oak Bookshelf
Located in Pasadena, TX
with four shelves. Bookcase can be freestanding or paired with a sideboard.
Oak
$2,140
H 41.5 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Antique & Good Size Early 1900s Tiger Oak Revolving Bookcase on Original Wheels
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and sizeable oak bookcase with a gallery on top. Back in the earliest years of the 20th century not many people learned how to read. Even less people had the means to buy t...
Brass
$2,495
H 58 in W 29.75 in D 15 in
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Vitrine, Bookcase, Marble Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Standing at 58 inches in height, this small scale late nineteenth century Louis XVI style mahogany vitrine or bookcase is finished with stunning bronze banding and a red marble top w...
Marble, Bronze
Cloakroom Art Deco Sofa in Mahogany
Located in Madrid, ES
Cloakroom Art Deco sofa. In mahogany, with mirror in the center and sofa in metal applications. Signs of use. Dim:: (larger) 205 x 197 x 60 cm. Good conditions.
Wood
French Art Deco Walnut Sideboard with Marble Top – c.1930s
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A refined French Art Deco sideboard from the 1930s, featuring a rich walnut veneer with matched grain to the three cupboard doors and three drawers. The fluted legs and central plint...
Marble
$1,036Sale Price|68% Off
H 91 in W 83 in D 16 in
Large Solid Oak French Louis XV Style Breakfront Bookcase Vitrine, circa 1980
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This impressive French Louis XV style breakfront bookcase vitrine, crafted in solid oak circa 1980, is a striking example of fine European craftsmanship. The substantial design featu...
Oak
Art Nouveau Wall Cabinet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art nouveau carved wall cabinet in excellent original condition.
Wood
Country Estate Revolving Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
A Country Estate Revolving Bookcase from Niagara Furniture with full grain leather top with a shaped molding surround, over top three dovetailed drawers and numerous supported storag...
Wood
$16,119
H 109 in W 52.6 in D 8 in
Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning Gothic architectural door with strong iron hardware in original frame. This striking and all hand carved door was originally probably part of a church or monastery and the ...
Iron
Leon Benouville French Art Nouveau Maple Armoire
By Francois-Leon Benouville
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau maple and inlaid armoire cabinet with brass trim and mirrored door and small side door with shelf (Attributed to Leon Benouville)
Brass
$3,995
H 79 in W 55.75 in D 17 in
Councill Craftsmen Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Councill
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Councill Craftsmen USA, Circa 1980s Mahogany, with satinwood inlay, mullioned glass front doors, ...
Brass
$2,865Sale Price|20% Off
H 49.22 in W 23.63 in D 14.57 in
Art Deco display cabinet / showcase / bookcase in walnut, France, Circa 1920
By Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Cabinet / display case / show case / bookcase with glass door, in walnut. In the style of the productions of Follot, Dufrène. Art Deco. France, Circa 1920. Carved fruit baskets on...
Glass, Wood, Walnut
$61,876Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Walnut Floral Armoire
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau walnut and inlaid floral design 3 door armoire cabinet with shelf on bottom and top with spindle sides. (signed: LOUIS MAJORELLE).
Walnut
$4,065
H 29.93 in W 19.3 in D 14.57 in
Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this early Victorian Military Campaign writing slope in the form of a Davenport desk circa 1840-1860 in solid mahogany I’ve only ever seen one o...
Leather, Hardwood
$6,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 86.42 in W 55.32 in D 20.08 in
Antique French Carved Oak Vitrine Cabinet Bookcase Barley Twist Renaissance
Located in Miami, FL
Antique French carved oak vitrine cabinet bookcase barley twist renaissance from France. A gorgeous antique French bookcase cabinet, unusually SLENDER profile, yet very tall and maje...
Bronze
19th Century French Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th-century French bookcase is a striking example of classic craftsmanship and timeless design. Made from solid walnut, it showcases a rich, warm patina that highlights...
Walnut
Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, an antique bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover.
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 decorative objects or collectibles, 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 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. 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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