Bookcases
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Bookcases
Plastic, Plexiglass
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Bookcases
Gold Plate, Metal
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1980s Vintage Bookcases
Metal
Late 20th Century American Shaker Bookcases
Glass, Cherry
1970s Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood, Glass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Pine
1980s Bohemian Vintage Bookcases
Wicker, Wood
Late 20th Century Bookcases
Wicker
1970s American Neoclassical Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Cherry, Giltwood
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Chrome
1990s Regency Bookcases
Metal
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood, Laminate
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Steel
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Brass
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Bookcases
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass, Steel
1970s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Beech
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Elm
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Wenge
Late 20th Century Modern Bookcases
Steel
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Brass
1970s Organic Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Iron
1970s Spanish Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Bamboo
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Aluminum
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Wood
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Early 2000s Bookcases
Stainless Steel
Early 2000s Bookcases
Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut, Fir
1980s Bohemian Vintage Bookcases
Rattan, Glass
Early 2000s Bookcases
Stainless Steel
1970s Vintage Bookcases
Chrome
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Plastic
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Marble
Late 20th Century Spanish Bookcases
Bamboo, Wicker
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1990s American British Colonial Bookcases
Glass, Teak
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
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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