Bookcases
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Steel
2010s Chinese Bookcases
Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Bookcases
Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany, Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary French Bookcases
Mirror, Wood, Wenge
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Bookcases
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany, Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary French Bookcases
Ebony, Macassar, Lacquer
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Oak
2010s Italian Minimalist Bookcases
Aluminum
2010s Unknown Art Deco Bookcases
Burl
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Macassar
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Oak
2010s American Bookcases
Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary North American Bohemian Bookcases
Wicker
2010s American Bookcases
Plywood
1920s French Vintage Bookcases
Metal
2010s French Bookcases
Wood, Paint
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Bookcases
Glass
2010s Bookcases
Wood
1920s British Industrial Vintage Bookcases
Oak
2010s Italian Art Deco Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical Bookcases
Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Directoire Bookcases
Wood
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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