Bookcases
1860s Victorian Antique Bookcases
Oak
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Bookcases
Wood
1810s William IV Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1950s French Vintage Bookcases
Wood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Bookcases
Maple
1990s French Modern Bookcases
Laminate
20th Century European Bookcases
Yew
1970s French Bauhaus Vintage Bookcases
Plywood
20th Century British Bookcases
Hardwood
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Bookcases
Wood
1960s French Vintage Bookcases
Brass, Chrome
19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Bookcases
Wood
1870s American American Craftsman Antique Bookcases
Walnut
2010s German Modern Bookcases
Steel
2010s Mexican Modern Bookcases
Wood, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
19th Century English Regency Antique Bookcases
Wood, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Bookcases
Oak
1970s European Hollywood Regency Vintage Bookcases
Brass, Chrome
2010s Brazilian Bookcases
Teak
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Brass
2010s North American Modern Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
2010s Swedish Minimalist Bookcases
Ash
2010s Chinese Minimalist Bookcases
Oak, Leather
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Mahogany
1960s French Vintage Bookcases
Brass, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Bookcases
Wood, Birch
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Bookcases
Clay, Hardwood
1930s Vintage Bookcases
Satinwood
Early 20th Century Bookcases
Bamboo
2010s Vietnamese George III Bookcases
Mahogany, Giltwood
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass, Steel
1990s Modern Bookcases
Lacquer
1970s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Oak
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1970s Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1960s French Other Vintage Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
1980s European Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Aluminum
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Steel
2010s North American Modern Bookcases
Walnut, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases
Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases
Metal, Brass
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Bookcases
Spruce
Vintage, New and Antique Bookcases
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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