Bookcases
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1980s Regency Vintage Bookcases
Satinwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Bookcases
Metal
Late 20th Century Industrial Bookcases
Steel
2010s Mexican Modern Bookcases
Metal
1980s Sheraton Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Lucite, Wood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Chrome
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Faux Leather, Glass, Mahogany
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Elm
1980s American Louis XV Vintage Bookcases
Oak
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Elm
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Wood, Walnut
2010s North American Modern Bookcases
Wood
1980s Vintage Bookcases
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
1990s Italian Modern Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Bookcases
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Bookcases
Concrete
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Oak, Walnut
Early 2000s Chinese Bookcases
Bamboo, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Industrial Bookcases
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Wood, Walnut
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Steel
1980s Vintage Bookcases
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
1980s Indonesian Vintage Bookcases
Wicker, Rattan
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Fiberglass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Chrome
1970s Indian Moorish Vintage Bookcases
Reclaimed Wood
2010s Bookcases
Bronze
2010s Renaissance Bookcases
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Bookcases
Steel, Iron
2010s Japanese Post-Modern Bookcases
Wood
1980s Philippine Bohemian Vintage Bookcases
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Glass
2010s Japanese Post-Modern Bookcases
Wood
Late 20th Century Louis Philippe Bookcases
Glass, Cherry, Burl
2010s Saudi Arabian Bookcases
Oak, Burl
2010s American Classical Bookcases
Mahogany
1990s Philippine Post-Modern Bookcases
Stone
1980s Indonesian Vintage Bookcases
Wicker, Rattan
1980s Chinoiserie Vintage Bookcases
Chrome
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
2010s Renaissance Bookcases
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Bookcases
Steel
2010s Japanese Post-Modern Bookcases
Wood
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Brass
1990s Philippine Post-Modern Bookcases
Stone
Late 20th Century American Bookcases
Reed
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Marble
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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