Bookcases
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Pine
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rattan
1960s French Campaign Vintage Bookcases
Steel
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Mahogany, Glass
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bookcases
Bronze
2010s Italian Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Metal
1970s Vintage Bookcases
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Laminate, Wood, Paint
1880s French Country Antique Bookcases
Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Laminate, Plexiglass
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Chrome
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Brass, Chrome
2010s Saudi Arabian Post-Modern Bookcases
Wood
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Bookcases
Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut, Glass
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookcases
Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
1950s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Bookcases
Wood, Glass, Oak
1980s Victorian Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
2010s French Modern Bookcases
Other
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Bookcases
Glass, Pearwood, Walnut, Burl
Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Bookcases
Wood, Rosewood
1980s Regency Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
2010s German Minimalist Bookcases
Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
1960s Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
2010s French Modern Bookcases
Other
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Wood
1920s American Mission Vintage Bookcases
Oak
Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Revival Antique Bookcases
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak, Parchment Paper
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Early 2000s Italian Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
2010s Brazilian Modern Bookcases
Resin
20th Century British Country Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Bookcases
Brass, Ormolu
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Bookcases
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
2010s Mexican Bookcases
Plywood
1980s Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
1980s Sheraton Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
2010s European Bookcases
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Bookcases
Bronze
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Oak, Teak
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Bookcases
Glass, Wood
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
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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