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Step Bookcase by Doimo Brasil
Step Bookcase by Doimo Brasil

Step Bookcase by Doimo Brasil

Located in Geneve, CH

Step Bookcase by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 100 x D 30 x H 200 cm Materials: Structure: Aged steel, Shelf: Veneer or lacquer.

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Pair Dunbar Stepped Bookcases by Edward Wormley
Pair Dunbar Stepped Bookcases by Edward Wormley

Pair Dunbar Stepped Bookcases by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Stepped Bookcases by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Mahogany stepped Bookcases with two drawers that are stepped out from the frames.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Three Dunbar Stepped Bookcases by Edward Wormley
Set of Three Dunbar Stepped Bookcases by Edward Wormley

Set of Three Dunbar Stepped Bookcases by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A set of three mahogany stepped bookcases with built in drawers. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

Vintage 1950s Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley Dunbar Banded Mahogany Stepped Bookcase 1960s
Edward Wormley Dunbar Banded Mahogany Stepped Bookcase 1960s

Edward Wormley Dunbar Banded Mahogany Stepped Bookcase 1960s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Forest Grove, PA

The bookcase features a subtle stepped silhouette. The discreet slim drawers have no visible handles.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Desalto STEP Large bookcase By Nendo
Desalto STEP Large bookcase By Nendo

Desalto STEP Large bookcase By Nendo

By Nendo, Desalto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Step bookcase is a shelving system designed by Nendo that embodies the elegance of simplicity.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Desalto STEP Small bookcase By Nendo
Desalto STEP Small bookcase By Nendo

Desalto STEP Small bookcase By Nendo

By Nendo, Desalto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Step bookcase is a shelving system designed by Nendo that embodies the elegance of simplicity.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Step Bookcase, in wood and brass, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
Step Bookcase, in wood and brass, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum

Step Bookcase, in wood and brass, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum

By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri

Located in Meolo, Venezia

Step is a modular bookcase with brass structure, consisting of welded metal plate and tubes.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Swivel bookcase / Bookshelf Riva 1920 Step by Step design Giuliano Cappelletti
Swivel bookcase / Bookshelf Riva 1920 Step by Step design Giuliano Cappelletti

Swivel bookcase / Bookshelf Riva 1920 Step by Step design Giuliano Cappelletti

By Riva 1920

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Riva 1920 Model: Step by Step Design by: Giuliano Cappelletti The Step by Step bookcase is a dynamic and sculptural storage solution, defined by its vertical modular composit...

Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Yellow Oak Library by Rejo Studio
Yellow Oak Library by Rejo Studio

Yellow Oak Library by Rejo Studio

$4,860Sale Price|10% Off

Yellow Oak Library by Rejo Studio

By REJO design studio

Located in Riyadh, SA

Stunning yellow step bookcase made out of oak veneer by Rejo studio.

Category

2010s Saudi Arabian Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Burl

Antique Two-Piece Walnut Step Back Bookcase C1910
Antique Two-Piece Walnut Step Back Bookcase C1910

Antique Two-Piece Walnut Step Back Bookcase C1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Two-Piece Walnut Step Back Bookcase C1910 Measures - 90.25"h x 47"w x 19.5"d This elegant antique step back bookcase, crafted circa 1910, features a two-piece design made fr...

Category

Early 20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Empire Walnut & Burl Step Back Bookcase C1880
Antique Victorian Empire Walnut & Burl Step Back Bookcase C1880

Antique Victorian Empire Walnut & Burl Step Back Bookcase C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique step-back bookcase crafted from walnut and decorative burl wood, dating to circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Industrial Style Polished Steel Library Etagere Bookcase with Step
Industrial Style Polished Steel Library Etagere Bookcase with Step

Industrial Style Polished Steel Library Etagere Bookcase with Step

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fantastic industrial double library bookcase or open shelf etagere hand-crafted from thick gauge steel. The case features a painstakingly labor intensive highly polished nickel finis...

Category

20th Century American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Library Step Stool
Library Step Stool

Library Step Stool

Located in Charmes, FR

two-tier library step stool in very good condition, brass rungs and brown leather-trimmed top probably English-style work

Category

Early 20th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Wood

American Pennsylvania Dutch Step-Back Cupboard
American Pennsylvania Dutch Step-Back Cupboard

American Pennsylvania Dutch Step-Back Cupboard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A two-piece design, with the top section sitting back from the base to create a counter space. These cupboards were crafted from pine wood with a natural finish. The top portion feat...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Dutch Colonial Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Mid Century Modern Step Shelving with Faux Wood Print
Mid Century Modern Step Shelving with Faux Wood Print

Mid Century Modern Step Shelving with Faux Wood Print

Located in Freehold, NJ

This classic mid century modern bookcase features three step metal shelves with original brown paint and faux walnut print, brass accented legs & feet.



Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Rustic Country Walnut Low Bookcase
Rustic Country Walnut Low Bookcase

Rustic Country Walnut Low Bookcase

Located in Westwood, NJ

Rustic country walnut low bookcase. Step into the charming and cozy English Rustic Country house style with our exquisite walnut four-door low bookcase.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

George II Walnut Architectural Open Bookcase
George II Walnut Architectural Open Bookcase

George II Walnut Architectural Open Bookcase

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

A carved frieze under the cornice adds subtle decoration, while the stepped plinth base gives the bookcase a strong, grounded look.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

19th century Mahogany library breakfront bookcase
19th century Mahogany library breakfront bookcase

19th century Mahogany library breakfront bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Mahogany library breakfront bookcase. The stepped and moulded cornice above the four upper glazed doors, opening to reveal an adjustable shelved interior.To the base section having f...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Blond "Encore" Step Back Cupboard China Cabinet Etagere by Heywood Wakefield
Blond "Encore" Step Back Cupboard China Cabinet Etagere by Heywood Wakefield

Blond "Encore" Step Back Cupboard China Cabinet Etagere by Heywood Wakefield

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-Century Modern era "Encore" china cabinet/step-back cupboard by Heywood Wakefield featuring a light blond finish birch. The cabinet has an upper showcase with two sliding glass d...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Birch

Early 19th Century mahogany break front bookcase
Early 19th Century mahogany break front bookcase

Early 19th Century mahogany break front bookcase

Located in Martlesham, GB

A superb quality early 19th Century mahogany breakfront bookcase, the stepped moulded cornice above four large glazed doors opening to reveal two adjustable shelves inside each secti...

Category

Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Mid century Swedish birch low open bookcase
Mid century Swedish birch low open bookcase

Mid century Swedish birch low open bookcase

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid century Swedish birch low open bookcase circa 1950. Superb quality mid century Scandinavian birch bookcase with cupboards.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Birch

Original French Library Step Ladder Stamped for Bibliotheque Nationale De France
Original French Library Step Ladder Stamped for Bibliotheque Nationale De France

Original French Library Step Ladder Stamped for Bibliotheque Nationale De France

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original French circa 1910-1920 pine painted library steps or ladder made for and used by the Bibliotheque Nationale De France A goo...

Category

Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Antique French Renaissance Revival Chestnut Step Back Book Case c. Mid 19th C.
Antique French Renaissance Revival Chestnut Step Back Book Case c. Mid 19th C.

Antique French Renaissance Revival Chestnut Step Back Book Case c. Mid 19th C.

Located in Westfield, MA

This mid-19th century French Renaissance Revival step-back bookcase exemplifies the grandeur and decorative intricacy of the period.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Bookcases

Materials

Chestnut

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Glass Front Bookcase, Circa 1880s
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Glass Front Bookcase, Circa 1880s

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Glass Front Bookcase, Circa 1880s

By Herter Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful antique Victorian step back bookcase cabinet In the manner of Herter Brothers USA, Circa 1880s Carved walnut, with glass front doors and brass hardware.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

19th Century Satinwood Cylinder Bookcase by "Edwards & Roberts"
19th Century Satinwood Cylinder Bookcase by "Edwards & Roberts"

19th Century Satinwood Cylinder Bookcase by "Edwards & Roberts"

By Edwards & Roberts

Located in Martlesham, GB

A fantastic quality satinwood cylinder bookcase by the London makers "Edwards & Roberts", the bookcase having a stepped moulded cornice with dentil moulding and ebony inlay, the two ...

Category

Antique 1880s English Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Painted Bookcase/Buffet Deux Corps
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Painted Bookcase/Buffet Deux Corps

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Painted Bookcase/Buffet Deux Corps

Located in Birmingham, AL

Crowning this exceptional bookcase is a stepped cornice adorned with a dark painted Greek key frieze — a classical architectural detail that contrasts beautifully with the pale body ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

English Green Leather & Mahogany Step Side End Table Stand Cabinet Bookcase
English Green Leather & Mahogany Step Side End Table Stand Cabinet Bookcase

English Green Leather & Mahogany Step Side End Table Stand Cabinet Bookcase

By Kittinger Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

English green leather & mahogany step side end table stand cabinet bookcase.

Category

20th Century English Regency Revival End Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Glazed Front Bookcases or Cabinets
Pair of Glazed Front Bookcases or Cabinets

Pair of Glazed Front Bookcases or Cabinets

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare and remarkable pair of British colonial cabinets hand crafted in mahogany and featuring bonnets with carved cornices, glazed step-back bookcases with graceful window pane design...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique Austrian Cherry Wood Biedermeier Display Library Cabinet Bookcase 1840
Antique Austrian Cherry Wood Biedermeier Display Library Cabinet Bookcase 1840

Antique Austrian Cherry Wood Biedermeier Display Library Cabinet Bookcase 1840

Located in Portland, OR

The bookcase having a stepped crown to the top, below are twin glazed doors, enclosing three tempered glass shelves.

Category

Antique 1840s Austrian Biedermeier Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Cherry, Pine

Early 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Officers Desk
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Officers Desk

Early 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Officers Desk

Located in Forney, TX

The top then morphing into a stepped back bookcase shelf with raised partial gallery, over open niche cubby fitted with two short drawers, ideal for writing instruments, documents, m...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar

A Fine Art Deco Skyscraper Bookcase
A Fine Art Deco Skyscraper Bookcase

A Fine Art Deco Skyscraper Bookcase

Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB

A superb quality and designed Art Deco stepped bookcase. Made from solid makore wood and banded in macassar.

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Macassar

Pine Step Back Bookcase
Pine Step Back Bookcase

Pine Step Back Bookcase

Unavailable|$4,950

Pine Step Back Bookcase

Located in Georges Mills, NH

Arched glass panel doors. 3 upper shelves. 2 lower shelves.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Tramp Art Step Back Cabinet
Tramp Art Step Back Cabinet

Tramp Art Step Back Cabinet

Unavailable|$3,195

Tramp Art Step Back Cabinet

Located in Aurora, OR

This beautifully refined tramp art cabinet is a show stopper. With its elegantly stenciled glass doors and delicate upper gallery rail, this is a piece of craftsmanship that goes abo...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

George III Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

George III Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE

A superb George III mahogany library breakfront bookcase, the stepped and moulded cornice above a crossbanded frieze, the four upper doors with hexagonal astragal 12 pane glazing bar...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Period Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase of Smaller Scale, circa 1810
English Regency Period Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase of Smaller Scale, circa 1810

English Regency Period Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase of Smaller Scale, circa 1810

Located in Barrington, IL

A fine antique English Regency period mahogany breakfront bookcase with stepped up center section. The glazed doors have rectangular panes.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

George I Period Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase Dating from circa 1720
George I Period Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase Dating from circa 1720

George I Period Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase Dating from circa 1720

Located in East Sussex, GB

An early 18th century burr walnut bureau bookcase dating from circa 1720. The bookcase top with stepped concave cornice above a pair of glazed doors with original lock and working key.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George I Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Cotswold School Oak Low Stepped Bookcase
Cotswold School Oak Low Stepped Bookcase

Cotswold School Oak Low Stepped Bookcase

By Edward Barnsley

Located in Petworth, GB

Cotswold School low stepped bookcase with central cupboard Exposed dovetailing and raised chequered banding Attributed to Edward Barnsley Circa 1930 Height 76cm.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique Sturdy Wooden Country House Library Step/Bookcase Steps Marked Twyford
Antique Sturdy Wooden Country House Library Step/Bookcase Steps Marked Twyford

Antique Sturdy Wooden Country House Library Step/Bookcase Steps Marked Twyford

Located in Lisse, NL

Good quality library or bookcase steps. These handcrafted, early 20th century bookcase steps have a wonderful patina and the design too is an absolute joy to look at. Apart from st...

Category

Early 20th Century English Country Ladders

Materials

Iron

English Step Down Bookcase
English Step Down Bookcase

English Step Down Bookcase

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique English mahogany step down bookcase with a scalloped crest, four shelves with beaded edges over two drawers, and classic bracket feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Liegeoise Step-Front Bookcase, Vitrine
19th Century Liegeoise Step-Front Bookcase, Vitrine

19th Century Liegeoise Step-Front Bookcase, Vitrine

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century Liegeoise step-front bookcase ~ vitrine features glorious bas relief carvings across the crown and facade, in a style of adornment typical to the area.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Louis XIV Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Burl Walnut Step-Back Enclosed Bookcase, circa 1890
Antique Burl Walnut Step-Back Enclosed Bookcase, circa 1890

Antique Burl Walnut Step-Back Enclosed Bookcase, circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique burl walnut bookcase features stepped back upper cabinet with open dental molding crest above two glass doors opening to reveal adjustable shelf interior, lower with two draw...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique Victorian Three-Door Mahogany Step Back Bookcase, Circa 1900
Antique Victorian Three-Door Mahogany Step Back Bookcase, Circa 1900

Antique Victorian Three-Door Mahogany Step Back Bookcase, Circa 1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Victorian step-back bookcase offers mahogany construction with three glass doors opening to shelved interiors and surmounting three lower drawers, c1900 Measures: 62" H...

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Antique Carved Mahogany Step Back Bookcase with Two Doors Over Two Drawers C1890
Antique Carved Mahogany Step Back Bookcase with Two Doors Over Two Drawers C1890

Antique Carved Mahogany Step Back Bookcase with Two Doors Over Two Drawers C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Renaissance Revival step back bookcase offers mahogany construction with foliate carved crest having flanking finials over double glass door enclosed bookcase with adjusta...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Victorian Library Steps Mahogany Step Ladder
Victorian Library Steps Mahogany Step Ladder

Victorian Library Steps Mahogany Step Ladder

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Classic Victorian style set of library steps in mahogany Step ladder action Perfect for the large bookcase or library study Some of our items are in storage so please check ahead of ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Library Ladder Step Ladders Walnut Stair
Victorian Library Ladder Step Ladders Walnut Stair

Victorian Library Ladder Step Ladders Walnut Stair

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Stunning Victorian style library ladder step Hand crafted from walnut with mahogany trim Great for the country house which comes with a ladder Well crafted - solid and sturdy Please ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Dwarf Bookcase
Regency Mahogany Dwarf Bookcase

Regency Mahogany Dwarf Bookcase

Located in San Francisco, CA

Regency mahogany waterfall dwarf bookcase, the graduated stepped shelves over a pair of cabinet doors with round centers on square tapered legs ending in castors.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Burr Walnut Breakfront Open Bookcase
Burr Walnut Breakfront Open Bookcase

Burr Walnut Breakfront Open Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Burr walnut open bookcase. The stepped double breakfront top with herringbone inlay above five banks of adjustable shelves.

Category

Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

Located in Staffordshire, GB

English mahogany breakfront library bookcase, circa 1900. Stepped cornice and fitted with adjustable shelves enclosed four glazed and four paneled doors, bracket feet.

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Bookcases

Materials

Pine, Mahogany

1970s Spanish Step Back Cupboard w/ Two Glass Panel Cabinet Doors
1970s Spanish Step Back Cupboard w/ Two Glass Panel Cabinet Doors

1970s Spanish Step Back Cupboard w/ Two Glass Panel Cabinet Doors

Located in Marbella, ES

Rustic 1970s Spanish step back cupboard with two glass panel cabinet door and two doors and drawers below.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Bookcases

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Pine Breakfront Bookcase
19th Century English Pine Breakfront Bookcase

19th Century English Pine Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A substantial English pine breakfront bookcase with a stepped cornice and strong architectural presence.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Pine

Early 20th Century walnut bureau bookcase
Early 20th Century walnut bureau bookcase

Early 20th Century walnut bureau bookcase

Located in Martlesham, GB

Early 20th Century walnut bureau bookcase, the stepped moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors opening to reveal three adjustable shelves, the bottom of the bookcase there are t...

Category

Vintage 1920s British William and Mary Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Mahogany Astragal Glazed Three-Door Bookcase
Mahogany Astragal Glazed Three-Door Bookcase

Mahogany Astragal Glazed Three-Door Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Mid-19th century mahogany bookcase, the stepped and moulded cornice above three large astragal glazed doors enclosing an arrangement of adjustable shelves, the lower section with a m...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Early 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Early 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Early 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Martlesham, GB

Early 19th century mahogany breakfront bookcase, the stepped moulded cornice with dentil moulding above four large astrigal glazed doors opening to reveal five adjustable shelves ins...

Category

Antique 1830s British Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Early Victorian Mahogany Library Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase
Early Victorian Mahogany Library Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase

Early Victorian Mahogany Library Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Early Victorian mahogany library breakfront secretaire bookcase, the stepped and molded cornice above the four upper glazed doors, opening to reveal adjustable shelves.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Mid century Swedish birch low open bookcase
Mid century Swedish birch low open bookcase

Mid century Swedish birch low open bookcase

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid century Swedish birch low open bookcase circa 1950. Superb quality mid century Scandinavian birch bookcase with cupboards.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Birch

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Stepped Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the stepped bookcase you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A stepped bookcase — often made from wood, glass and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect stepped bookcase — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A stepped bookcase made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one stepped bookcase that is appealing in its simplicity, but Milo Baughman produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Stepped Bookcase?

Prices for a stepped bookcase start at $975 and top out at $6,240 with the average selling for $2,923.

Finding the Right Bookcases for You

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. 

Find barrister bookcases, Globe Wernicke bookcases, bookcases with doors and other vintage and antique bookcases on 1stDibs now.

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