Bookcases
1960s Swedish Vintage Bookcases
Pine
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
1970s French Vintage Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century Bookcases
Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Macassar, Oak
1990s American Bookcases
Wood, Paint
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Elm
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Wood, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Pine
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood, Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Teak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Elm
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1960s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak, Glass
Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Bookcases
Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
1960s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
20th Century English Sheraton Bookcases
Elm, Walnut
20th Century Bookcases
Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood, Burl
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
20th Century American Post-Modern Bookcases
Glass
20th Century Philippine Campaign Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Romanian Country Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Paint
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Wood, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Iron
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Macassar, Oak
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Pine
1960s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1980s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Brass, Zinc
20th Century European Art Deco Bookcases
Chrome
20th Century Philippine Bohemian Bookcases
Rattan
20th Century American Minimalist Bookcases
Chrome
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1960s American Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
1980s Regency Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1910s American Vintage Bookcases
Oak
20th Century Philippine Bohemian Bookcases
Bamboo
1950s English Neoclassical Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Beech
1980s British Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Bookcases
Wood
20th Century Bohemian Bookcases
Bamboo
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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