Bookcases
Early 20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Bookcases
Steel
1720s English George I Antique Bookcases
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bookcases
Marble, Bronze
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Steel
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Bookcases
Hardwood
2010s English Modern Bookcases
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Aluminum
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century Danish Country Bookcases
Glass, Pine
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Marble
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Bookcases
Laminate
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Birch
1980s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1980s British Country Vintage Bookcases
Pine
2010s Japanese Post-Modern Bookcases
Wood
2010s Renaissance Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
1950s Vintage Bookcases
Rattan, Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Plastic
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak
Early 19th Century German Antique Bookcases
Oak, Pine
1880s Sheraton Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
19th Century English George III Antique Bookcases
Pine
1960s Swiss Vintage Bookcases
Concrete
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood, Oak
1880s English Antique Bookcases
Hardwood
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Early 19th Century Antique Bookcases
Oak
1950s French Vintage Bookcases
Slate, Metal
Late 19th Century British Regency Antique Bookcases
Brass
1910s Victorian Vintage Bookcases
Wicker, Wood
18th Century Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Bookcases
Acrylic
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Bookcases
Brass
18th Century Dutch Antique Bookcases
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Antique Bookcases
Palisander
1960s Dutch Industrial Vintage Bookcases
Metal
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Oak
2010s Croatian Modern Bookcases
Ash
2010s Croatian Modern Bookcases
Ash
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Bookcases
Rattan, Glass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Marble
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Lucite, Wood
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
1990s American Shaker Bookcases
Steel
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bookcases
Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
20th Century British Georgian Bookcases
Hardwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass, Iron
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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