Bookcases
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood, Lacquer, Cherry, Spruce
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Hardwood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Oak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Bookcases
Walnut
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Oak
1940s Polish Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood, Lacquer, Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Fiberglass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Brass
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Walnut, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood, Mahogany
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Hardwood
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Oak
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Lacquer, Walnut, Wood
1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Oak
1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Oak, Padouk
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rattan, Glass, Wood
20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases
Hardwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Maple
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
2010s Indian Art Deco Bookcases
Metal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Bronze
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Oak
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Oak, Teak
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Bookcases
Brass
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Bentwood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Mahogany
20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Bamboo
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Plywood
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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