Bookcases
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood, Pine
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Beech
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood, Oak
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Iron
1970s American Regency Revival Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
1980s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1950s Brazilian Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Teak
1980s Sheraton Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Early 20th Century British Industrial Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Brass
1980s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Wicker, Rattan
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Oak, Teak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Oak
1980s Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Elm
1970s North American Renaissance Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
1920s Vintage Bookcases
Bamboo
1950s Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood, Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
20th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Boxwood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Formica
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Elm
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
Early 1900s Antique Bookcases
Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1980s Regency Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1960s British Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1940s American Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1920s Sheraton Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
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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