Bookcases
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Concrete
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Iron
2010s Turkish Modern Bookcases
Metal
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Cement, Concrete
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Concrete
1960s Swiss Vintage Bookcases
Concrete
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Bookcases
Metal, Brass, Nickel
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Cement
Mid-20th Century Dutch Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Concrete
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Cement
2010s Belgian Modern Bookcases
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Resin
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Stainless Steel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Plastic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Glass
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
1970s French Vintage Bookcases
Plastic
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Metal
2010s Italian Bookcases
Stainless Steel, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Carrara Marble, Brass, Iron
Mid-19th Century French Antique Bookcases
Wire
2010s French Modern Bookcases
Stainless Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Enamel, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Metal
2010s Italian Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Bookcases
Marble
2010s Korean Modern Bookcases
Stainless Steel
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal, Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Plastic
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Leather
2010s French Modern Bookcases
Plastic
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Glass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bookcases
Brass
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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