Bookcases
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Mahogany
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
1990s Bookcases
Glass
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Copper
1970s English Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1980s Indonesian Vintage Bookcases
Bamboo
1980s Indonesian Vintage Bookcases
Bamboo
1980s Regency Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
1970s American Vintage Bookcases
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Modern Bookcases
Metal
1980s Victorian Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1970s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Pine
1970s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Wood
1980s Pacific Islands Organic Modern Vintage Bookcases
Palmwood
1970s American French Provincial Vintage Bookcases
Brass
Early 2000s American Shaker Bookcases
Wood, Hardwood, Cherry
1980s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Pine
1970s French Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1990s American Bookcases
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Mahogany
1980s Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
1980s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Brass, Zinc
1980s British Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1980s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Iron
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Bookcases
Rattan, Glass
1970s French Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1980s Regency Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
1970s Vintage Bookcases
Wicker, Rattan
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Chrome
1980s Vintage Bookcases
Oak
1980s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Metal
Early 2000s North American Mission Bookcases
Cherry
1980s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Wicker, Rattan
1970s American Regency Revival Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
1980s Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
1970s North American Renaissance Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
1980s Sheraton Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
1980s Regency Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
1980s English Vintage Bookcases
Bamboo
1980s Chinoiserie Vintage Bookcases
Glass
1990s Bookcases
Mahogany
1980s Victorian Vintage Bookcases
Mirror, Wood
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Carrara Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Marble
1970s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1980s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1990s Japonisme Bookcases
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Stainless Steel
1990s Bookcases
Metal
1970s Vintage Bookcases
Steel
Late 20th Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Ash
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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