Small Rattan Bookcase

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the small rattan bookcase you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A small rattan bookcase — often made from wood, natural fibre and rattan — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer small rattan bookcase, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right small rattan bookcase, those designed in mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made small rattan bookcase over the years, but those crafted by Drexel and Smania are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

A small rattan bookcase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,943, while the lowest priced sells for $595 and the highest can go for as much as $4,640.

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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