King Tut Bookcase
Late 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Bookcases
Wood
People Also Browsed
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Giltwood
20th Century Egyptian Sculptures
Wood
1970s American Modern Nude Photography
Silver Gelatin
Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Panelling
Wood, Pine
19th Century Academic Nude Paintings
Oil
Vintage 1950s British Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1950s English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
17th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings
Oil, Canvas
Antique 19th Century French Mannerist Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century American Egyptian Revival Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Egyptian Egyptian Textiles
Cotton
Mid-19th Century Old Masters Nude Sculptures
Marble
20th Century Unknown Egyptian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Plaster
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Mounted Objects
Wood
Early 20th Century Academic Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1910s Art Deco Nude Sculptures
Bronze
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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