Bookcases
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Bentwood
1970s British Hollywood Regency Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Gold Plate
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1980s Empire Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1970s Mission Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Bookcases
Metal
Late 20th Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
1970s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Chrome
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Carrara Marble
1980s American Chinese Chippendale Vintage Bookcases
Lacquer
Late 20th Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
1980s Biedermeier Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood, Birch, Glass
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Bookcases
Cane, Rattan, Glass
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Bookcases
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Aluminum
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Wood, Rosewood
1970s German Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Steel, Chrome
1970s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Laminate, Plexiglass
1980s Austrian Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Bookcases
Glass
1970s Unknown Organic Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rattan, Hardwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Chrome
Late 20th Century Hungarian Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
1980s Regency Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Cherry
1980s American French Provincial Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1980s William IV Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Chrome
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Gold Plate, Aluminum
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Bookcases
Rattan, Glass
1980s Regency Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Chrome
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1980s Victorian Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
1980s Sheraton Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
Early 2000s Italian Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
1980s Sheraton Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
1980s Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
1980s Regency Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
1970s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood, Maple
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
Late 20th Century American Campaign Bookcases
Brass
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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