Bookcases
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Bookcases
Alabaster
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Bookcases
Oak
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Bookcases
Hickory
1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Pine
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Early 1900s Chippendale Antique Bookcases
Walnut
Early 20th Century Dutch Bookcases
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
1840s Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 1900s Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Teak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Mahogany
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1890s British Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
19th Century Irish Antique Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Brass
1880s Victorian Antique Bookcases
Oak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
20th Century English Bookcases
Cherry
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Lucite, Burl
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
19th Century Dutch Antique Bookcases
Wood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
20th Century Bookcases
Pine
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Lacquer
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Wood
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Oak
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Bookcases
Brass
19th Century English Antique Bookcases
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Mahogany
19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Bookcases
Glass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
19th Century Victorian Antique Bookcases
Walnut, Glass
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood, Teak
Early 1900s Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Birch, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Bookcases
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Oak
1980s Victorian Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
1970s French Space Age Vintage Bookcases
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Aluminum
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
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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