Bookcases
1940s American Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
19th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases
Brass, Iron
1960s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Blown Glass, Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Wood
1980s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Bookcases
Brass
Late 20th Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Bookcases
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Modern Bookcases
Chrome
2010s Canadian Modern Bookcases
Oak
1970s Danish Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
20th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Walnut
20th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Glass, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Iron
Mid-20th Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
Early 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Bookcases
Steel
18th Century British George III Antique Bookcases
Wood
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases
Leather, Mahogany, Glass
Early 1800s Georgian Antique Bookcases
Brass
Early 18th Century English George I Antique Bookcases
Oak, Walnut, Burl
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
1990s Swiss Modern Bookcases
Steel
Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Modern Bookcases
Leather, Glass
18th Century English George I Antique Bookcases
Walnut
1970s British Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Modern Bookcases
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Bookcases
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Bookcases
Brass
1790s George III Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Bookcases
Cherry, Plywood
20th Century German Modern Bookcases
Glass, Mirror, Wood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
1970s American Modern Vintage Bookcases
Chrome
18th Century English George I Antique Bookcases
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
1980s Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Wood
20th Century English George IV Bookcases
Brass
20th Century British Georgian Bookcases
Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
2010s English Modern Bookcases
Walnut
1920s English George III Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany, Oak
1720s English George I Antique Bookcases
Brass
2010s Croatian Modern Bookcases
Ash
2010s Croatian Modern Bookcases
Ash
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Bookcases
Acrylic
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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