Bookcases
2010s French Neoclassical Bookcases
Wood, Oak, Cherry
1960s Dutch Industrial Vintage Bookcases
Metal
2010s American Industrial Bookcases
Brass, Bronze, Steel
2010s French Neoclassical Bookcases
Oak
1930s German Industrial Vintage Bookcases
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Bookcases
Steel
2010s American Industrial Bookcases
Metal, Steel
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookcases
Pine
2010s Spanish Industrial Bookcases
Iron
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookcases
Wood
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Metal, Brass, Gold Plate
2010s Industrial Bookcases
Iron, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Bookcases
Wood
1930s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1930s Industrial Vintage Bookcases
Wood, Oak
Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Bookcases
Wood, Glass
19th Century British Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Brass
2010s Portuguese Industrial Bookcases
Iron
19th Century French Industrial Antique Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Bookcases
Steel, Iron
2010s Italian Industrial Bookcases
Metal
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Bookcases
Metal
Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Neoclassical Bookcases
Iron, Zinc
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Pine
Early 1900s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Glass, Softwood
19th Century European Industrial Antique Bookcases
Metal
Early 20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Iron
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Wood
2010s American Industrial Bookcases
Iron
Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Brass, Bronze
2010s Italian Industrial Bookcases
Iron
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Walnut
Late 19th Century North American American Classical Antique Bookcases
Oak, Walnut
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Fruitwood
20th Century French Industrial Bookcases
Iron
Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Brass
2010s American Industrial Bookcases
Steel, Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Steel
19th Century British Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookcases
Iron
Late 18th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1830s American American Classical Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Pine, Paint
1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1940s Neoclassical Vintage Bookcases
Pine
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Giltwood, Wood, Lacquer
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Pine
Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
18th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Oak
1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Ormolu
Late 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Oak
Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Brass
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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