Bookcases
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Beech, Lacquer
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany, Satinwood
1930s Polish Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
1970s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Pine
1930s Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Copper
Early 1900s English Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
1960s Italian Other Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Birch, Teak
20th Century British Bookcases
Yew
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
1960s Swiss Vintage Bookcases
Concrete
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
Early 1900s Norwegian Art Nouveau Antique Bookcases
Oak, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Bamboo, Pine
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Teak
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
20th Century British Bookcases
Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
20th Century British Bookcases
Leather, Walnut
1970s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Wood
1960s Vintage Bookcases
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood, Teak
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Bookcases
Wood, Beech
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bookcases
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
1960s English Regency Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Elm
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
1910s British Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Marble
Early 20th Century French Bookcases
Wood, Glass
1970s American French Provincial Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1980s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Glass, Wood
1950s Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Iron
1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Pine
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Bookcases
Oak
1960s Swedish Vintage Bookcases
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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