Bookcases
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Wood, Mirror
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1920s French Vintage Bookcases
Oak
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Mirror
1920s American Chippendale Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Wood, Glass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Wood
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Walnut, Burl
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Hardwood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Wood, Glass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Wood, Parchment Paper
1780s English Chippendale Antique Bookcases
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Wood, Paper
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
1920s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Fir
1920s Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
1920s Polish Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
1920s Vintage Bookcases
Other
1780s Irish George III Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1780s English Georgian Antique Bookcases
Oak
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Chrome
1780s British Georgian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1780s Dutch Antique Bookcases
Walnut
1920s Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Brass, Chrome
1920s Hungarian Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Beech
1920s American Regency Vintage Bookcases
Marble, Brass
1920s Belgian Other Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
1920s Italian Chinoiserie Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1780s Irish George III Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1920s British Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Lacquer
1920s French Vintage Bookcases
Marble, Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Wood, Walnut
1780s German Louis XVI Antique Bookcases
Cherry
1920s English George III Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1920s European Vintage Bookcases
Marble
1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Oak, Wood, Lacquer
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Bronze
1780s French Louis Philippe Antique Bookcases
Walnut
1780s English George III Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1920s British Industrial Vintage Bookcases
Oak
1780s English George III Antique Bookcases
Mahogany, Satinwood
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Oak
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Macassar
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Oak
1920s French Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1920s French Art Deco 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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