Bookcases
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Iron
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
Early 2000s French Bookcases
Steel
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wrought Iron, Metal
1980s Dutch Hollywood Regency Vintage Bookcases
Stainless Steel
Early 2000s Spanish Bookcases
Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Plexiglass, Wood
1980s Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
1980s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1980s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Bamboo, Glass
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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