Bookcases
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
20th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Hardwood
18th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Ash, Plywood
1860s English Gothic Revival Antique Bookcases
Glass, Oak
20th Century British Bookcases
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Oak
1880s English Gothic Revival Antique Bookcases
Oak
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Bookcases
Reed, Glass
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Oak
20th Century Victorian Bookcases
Oak
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Pine
Late 19th Century American Empire Antique Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Bookcases
Wood, Oak
2010s American Bookcases
Walnut
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Ash, Mahogany, Plywood
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Copper
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
20th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Early 19th Century English Antique Bookcases
Rosewood
20th Century English Country Bookcases
Hardwood
1810s William IV Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
1950s Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Iron
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
Late 20th Century American Modern Bookcases
Metal
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Steel, Chrome
1890s British Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
19th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Ash, Beech, Plywood
Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century Hungarian Renaissance Bookcases
Glass, Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Copper
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
Early 20th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Birch
1990s Bookcases
Glass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass, Iron
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Maple
1970s English Vintage Bookcases
Wood
20th Century British Bookcases
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
1980s Indonesian Vintage Bookcases
Bamboo
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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