Wicker Rattan Bookcase Etagere

Find many varieties of an authentic wicker rattan bookcase etagere available at 1stDibs. A wicker rattan bookcase etagere — often made from natural fiber, rattan and wicker — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer wicker rattan bookcase etagere, 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 wicker rattan bookcase etagere, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Maitland Smith each produced at least one beautiful wicker rattan bookcase etagere that is worth considering.

Prices for a wicker rattan bookcase etagere start at $1,200 and top out at $9,500 with the average selling for $2,675.

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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