Bookcases
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Bookcases
Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
2010s Italian Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Plastic
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass, Iron
2010s Italian Bookcases
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
1980s Regency Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
2010s Danish Futurist Bookcases
Nylon, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Bookcases
Mahogany
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Bookcases
Steel
2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Iron
1980s Regency Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Chrome
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1980s Edwardian Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
1970s Italian Minimalist Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1990s Swiss Modern Bookcases
Steel
1980s Regency Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
2010s Bookcases
Wood
2010s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Modern Bookcases
Leather, Glass
2010s Italian Bookcases
Glass
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
Late 20th Century American American Classical Bookcases
Wood
1970s British Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Wood
2010s Italian Minimalist Bookcases
Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Glass
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Bookcases
Brass
Late 20th Century German Brutalist Bookcases
Wood
1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Bookcases
Brass
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Resin
2010s American Directoire Bookcases
Wire, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Bookcases
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Bookcases
Steel
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Resin
2010s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
2010s Dutch Bookcases
Acrylic, Polystyrene
1980s Sheraton Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Early 2000s Italian Bookcases
Laminate, Hickory
1980s Sheraton Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
2010s American Bookcases
Plywood
2010s Italian Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Bookcases
Brass
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Birch
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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