Bookcases
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Chrome, Steel
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Bookcases
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Glass, Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass, Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Natural Fiber, Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Maple
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood, Hardwood, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
Late 20th Century Philippine Bookcases
Reed, Glass
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Bookcases
Hickory
1950s British Sheraton Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1950s British Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Wood
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Chrome, Steel
1980s Sheraton Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Teak
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
Late 20th Century American Bookcases
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Bookcases
Mahogany, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Aluminum
Early 1900s British Other Antique Bookcases
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1920s Belgian Industrial Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Pine
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Bookcases
Metal, Wire
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass, Chrome
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookcases
Mahogany, Glass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Walnut
1970s Italian Other Vintage Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Oak
1970s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Cane, Glass, Ash
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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