Bookcases
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Glass
Early 1900s Scottish Antique Bookcases
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Bookcases
Steel
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Resin
2010s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
2010s Dutch Bookcases
Acrylic, Polystyrene
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Bookcases
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Early 2000s Italian Bookcases
Laminate, Hickory
2010s American Bookcases
Plywood
2010s Italian Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Bookcases
Brass
2010s Russian Organic Modern Bookcases
Metal, Enamel
2010s Federal Bookcases
Wood
Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
2010s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Early 1900s British Antique Bookcases
Oak
2010s Italian Other Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
2010s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
2010s North American Organic Modern Bookcases
Bronze
2010s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
2010s French Bookcases
Resin
2010s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Aluminum
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Travertine, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brutalist Bookcases
Stainless Steel
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Bookcases
Oak, Satinwood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Bookcases
Bronze
Early 1900s Chippendale Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Bookcases
Oak
2010s American American Craftsman Bookcases
Metal
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Bookcases
Hardwood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Chippendale Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 1900s Antique Bookcases
Oak
2010s Chippendale Bookcases
Wood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Bookcases
Steel
2010s English Modern Bookcases
Walnut
2010s Chippendale Bookcases
Mahogany
2010s Croatian Modern Bookcases
Ash
2010s Chippendale Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
2010s Croatian Modern Bookcases
Ash
2010s Chippendale Bookcases
Mahogany
2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Marble
2010s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bookcases
Brass
2010s Chippendale Bookcases
Mahogany
2010s French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Wood, Cherry, Oak
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Hardwood, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bookcases
Brass, Stainless Steel
Early 1900s Italian Antique Bookcases
Wood
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Hardwood, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary French Bookcases
Laminate
2010s Chippendale Bookcases
Glass, Wood
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Steel
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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