Bookcases
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Bookcases
Glass, Fruitwood, Palisander
1790s British George III Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
19th Century British Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Bookcases
Hardwood, Walnut
1870s Swedish Gustavian Antique Bookcases
Pine
19th Century Louis Philippe Antique Bookcases
Walnut
2010s Portuguese Bookcases
Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Macassar, Oak
19th Century French Antique Bookcases
Brass
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Plywood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Oak
2010s Italian Bookcases
Wood
19th Century British Edwardian Antique Bookcases
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Brass
1820s English Regency Antique Bookcases
Rosewood
19th Century Swedish Gothic Antique Bookcases
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Oak
Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Brass
1870s English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Burmese Bookcases
Teak
1980s Empire Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Birch
19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
19th Century Scottish Antique Bookcases
Oak, Pine
2010s French Modern Bookcases
Steel
1970s American Campaign Vintage Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Iron
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Bookcases
Brass
1950s American Empire Vintage Bookcases
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Marble, Aluminum, Gold Leaf
Early 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
Mid-20th Century British Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Beech
1950s British Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Wood, Leather, Glass
1970s Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood, Glass
1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Bookcases
Nickel
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Fiberglass
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Bookcases
Brass
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
2010s French Modern Bookcases
Steel
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bookcases
Bronze
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Bookcases
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Wood
2010s French Modern Bookcases
Steel
2010s French 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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