Bookcases
Early 2000s North American Mission Bookcases
Cherry
1980s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1980s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Wicker, Rattan
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Wood
1980s Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
1970s North American Renaissance Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
1980s Sheraton Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
2010s Spanish Modern Bookcases
Hardwood, Softwood
1980s Regency Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
1980s English Vintage Bookcases
Bamboo
2010s English Bookcases
Animal Skin
1980s Chinoiserie Vintage Bookcases
Glass
1990s Bookcases
Mahogany
1980s Victorian Vintage Bookcases
Mirror, Wood
2010s Renaissance Bookcases
Wood
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Carrara Marble
2010s Minimalist Bookcases
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Wood
1980s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1990s Japonisme Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Bookcases
Brass
2010s Italian Minimalist Bookcases
Wood, Walnut
1990s Bookcases
Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Stainless Steel
1970s Vintage Bookcases
Steel
Late 20th Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
2010s Italian Bookcases
Wood
2010s Indonesian Bookcases
Oak
2010s Italian Bookcases
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Ash
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Oak
2010s Italian Bookcases
Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Bookcases
Chrome
1980s Vintage Bookcases
Oak
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Laminate, Ash
2010s Canadian Modern Bookcases
Oak
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Bookcases
Rattan, Wood
2010s Bookcases
Oak
2010s Italian Industrial Bookcases
Metal, Steel
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1980s Regency Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
1980s Regency Vintage Bookcases
Satinwood
1980s Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Reed, Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Leather, Glass, Walnut
2010s Modern Bookcases
Wood
1970s Danish Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
1980s Vintage Bookcases
Oak
Late 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
1980s Regency Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
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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