Bookcases
1960s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Aluminum
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Birch
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Concrete
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Oak
1980s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Bookcases
Rattan, Glass, Paint
Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Bookcases
Glass, Teak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1970s American American Colonial Vintage Bookcases
Brass
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Oak
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Bookcases
Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Copper
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Hardwood
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Bamboo, Rattan
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Chrome
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Oak
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Hardwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1970s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century North American Modern Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Burl
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Oak
1980s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Bamboo, Glass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Beech, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Walnut
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1960s Swedish Vintage Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Bookcases
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Bookcases
Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Teak
Early 1900s English Antique Bookcases
Oak
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1920s French Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases
Satinwood
Mid-20th Century American Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
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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