Bookcases
1840s British William IV Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Mahogany, Maple
1970s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Rosewood
18th Century Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bookcases
Marble, Bronze
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Brass
20th Century American Bookcases
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Iron
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Bookcases
Brass
1880s Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Edwardian Bookcases
Mahogany
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Steel
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Bookcases
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century Asian Bookcases
Grasscloth, Rattan, Glass, Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
2010s North American Organic Modern Bookcases
Bronze
1980s Regency Vintage Bookcases
Satinwood
1980s Sheraton Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brutalist Bookcases
Stainless Steel
1870s French Renaissance Revival Antique Bookcases
Glass, Oak
1960s Brazilian Vintage Bookcases
Jacaranda
20th Century British Bookcases
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
1860s English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Walnut
18th Century English George I Antique Bookcases
Walnut
1950s Vintage Bookcases
Rattan, Mahogany
20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases
Yew
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1880s French Empire Antique Bookcases
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Aluminum, Brass
20th Century American Baroque Bookcases
Metal
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Oak
2010s Italian Other Bookcases
Wood
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Early 19th Century Antique Bookcases
Oak
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Bookcases
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
19th Century Victorian Antique Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Oak
1810s English George III Antique Bookcases
Leather, Elm
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Aluminum
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Antique Bookcases
Pine
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Fruitwood
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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