Bookcases
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
1970s Vintage Bookcases
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass, Iron
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel, Chrome
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Bookcases
Marble, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Copper
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass, Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Steel
2010s Italian Classical Roman Bookcases
Concrete
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
2010s Italian Bookcases
Metal, Steel
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Bookcases
Bamboo, Glass, Lucite
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Brass
2010s Italian Classical Roman Bookcases
Concrete
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Metal
2010s Italian Bookcases
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Copper
2010s Italian Classical Roman Bookcases
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Carrara Marble
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Marble, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Chrome
2010s Italian Bookcases
Metal, Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Reed, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Crystal, Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Steel, Chrome
1960s Swiss Vintage Bookcases
Cement
21st Century and Contemporary European Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century Bookcases
Brass, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Travertine, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Metal
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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