Bookcases
1850s English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1880s Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
20th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Boxwood, Walnut
1980s Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 1800s Georgian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1860s Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1860s British Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
19th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases
Brass, Iron
1980s Victorian Vintage Bookcases
Mirror, Wood
1980s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Brass
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bookcases
Walnut
19th Century Victorian Antique Bookcases
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Other
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bookcases
Walnut
20th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Glass, Pine
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bookcases
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Oak
19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Bookcases
Glass
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Oak
20th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Walnut
1860s English High Victorian Antique Bookcases
Glass, Oak, Pine
1860s English High Victorian Antique Bookcases
Glass, Oak, Pine
1960s British Victorian Vintage Bookcases
Birdseye Maple
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Bookcases
Glass, Pine
1860s English High Victorian Antique Bookcases
Glass, Oak, Pine
1860s English High Victorian Antique Bookcases
Glass, Oak, Pine
20th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Hardwood
18th Century British George III Antique Bookcases
Wood
1860s English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
1970s British Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Wood
20th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Hardwood
Early 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
Early 1800s Georgian Antique Bookcases
Brass
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases
Leather, Mahogany, Glass
1870s English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 18th Century English George I Antique Bookcases
Oak, Walnut, Burl
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Bookcases
Walnut
Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1860s British High Victorian Antique Bookcases
Walnut
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Bookcases
Walnut
18th Century English George I Antique Bookcases
Walnut
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Bookcases
Brass
19th Century British Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
19th Century British Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1870s English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Oak
1880s English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Ebony, Amboyna
1860s English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Walnut
Late 20th Century Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
1880s Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
18th Century English George I Antique Bookcases
Walnut
1880s French Victorian Antique Bookcases
Walnut
20th Century English George IV Bookcases
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1980s Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1790s George III Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
20th Century British Georgian Bookcases
Hardwood
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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