Bookcases
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Oak
20th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Yew
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century Victorian Bookcases
Wood, Bamboo, Wicker
1870s English High Victorian Antique Bookcases
Hardwood, Glass
1850s English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Other
1880s English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Bookcases
Oak
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Bookcases
Walnut
1820s English George III Antique Bookcases
Brass
1770s English George III Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
2010s American Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
20th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
1880s English High Victorian Antique Bookcases
Oak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Pine
18th Century English George III Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 18th Century British George I Antique Bookcases
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Bookcases
Brass
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Bookcases
Hardwood
1730s English George II Antique Bookcases
Walnut
19th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases
Pine
1720s English George I Antique Bookcases
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
20th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Glass, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Bookcases
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
1780s Irish George III Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 1800s Irish Georgian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1860s American High Victorian Antique Bookcases
Rosewood
19th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases
Pine
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Bookcases
Oak
1880s English High Victorian Antique Bookcases
Oak
20th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Hardwood
18th Century English George III Antique Bookcases
Oak
1760s English George III Antique Bookcases
Oak
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Bookcases
Hardwood
1740s English George II Antique Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
1860s English High Victorian Antique Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
18th Century English George II Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
19th Century British Victorian Antique Bookcases
Rose Quartz
1810s European Georgian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
2010s American Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
18th Century English George III Antique Bookcases
Padouk
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1880s English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
2010s Italian Victorian Bookcases
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
1870s English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Brass
2010s American Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
19th Century British Victorian Antique Bookcases
Glass, Hardwood
1860s English High Victorian Antique Bookcases
Glass, Oak
1860s English High Victorian Antique Bookcases
Glass, Pine
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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