Bookcases
1950s British Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Birch
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood, Rosewood
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Bookcases
Wood, Beech
1890s British Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
19th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Philippine Bookcases
Rattan, Glass
1860s Victorian Antique Bookcases
Walnut
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Ash, Beech, Plywood
Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Bookcases
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Maple, Paint
2010s American Bookcases
Walnut
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Bookcases
Oak
1980s Regency Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Ash, Mahogany, Plywood
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Hungarian Renaissance Bookcases
Glass, Wood
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
20th Century British Bookcases
Oak
1950s American Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Early 1900s English Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
20th Century British Bookcases
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Brass
1970s American Vintage Bookcases
Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Copper
1970s English Vintage Bookcases
Wood
20th Century British Bookcases
Oak
20th Century British Bookcases
Yew
Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1880s Sheraton Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Bookcases
Glass, Oak, Poplar, Walnut, Burl
Mid-19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Bookcases
Fruitwood, Mahogany
1980s Indonesian Vintage Bookcases
Bamboo
Early 1900s Norwegian Art Nouveau Antique Bookcases
Oak, Walnut
1980s Indonesian Vintage Bookcases
Bamboo
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Bamboo, Pine
1980s Victorian Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Bookcases
Bronze
20th Century British Bookcases
Hardwood
1980s Regency Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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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