Bookcases
Early 1900s English Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Oak, Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Iron
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Mirror, Wenge
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases
Birch
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood, Oak
1960s Danish Vintage Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Pine
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century British Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Rattan, Wood
1960s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Birch, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Aluminum
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wenge
Mid-20th Century American Bookcases
Wood
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Cane, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Oak, Teak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Teak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Elm
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood, Ash, Beech, Plywood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Oak
1960s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Metal
Early 1900s Chippendale Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1960s British Victorian Vintage Bookcases
Birdseye Maple
1960s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Birch
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Iron
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Glass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Country Bookcases
Pine
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Brass
Early 1900s British Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1960s Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
1960s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Aluminum, Steel
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal, Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Cherry, Walnut, Grasscloth
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century British Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Beech
Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Faux Bamboo, Walnut
1960s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Bamboo, Wicker
1940s American Art Deco 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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