Bookcases
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
Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Brass
1740s German Rococo Antique Bookcases
Oak
Mid-19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Oak
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Pine, Paint
Late 18th Century Scandinavian Rococo Antique Bookcases
Walnut, Giltwood
Late 18th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
19th Century British Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookcases
Iron
1830s American American Classical Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1940s Neoclassical Vintage Bookcases
Pine
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Giltwood, Wood, Lacquer
1770s Dutch Rococo Antique Bookcases
Walnut, Glass
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Pine
Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
18th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Oak
Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Bookcases
Walnut
1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Ormolu
Late 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Oak
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Satinwood, Paint
Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Brass
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Pine
20th Century American Neoclassical Bookcases
Brass
Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Gold Leaf
19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American American Classical Bookcases
Oak
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Bookcases
Brass
Mid-19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Birch
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookcases
Brass, Steel
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Walnut, Oak
1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical Bookcases
Paint
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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