Bookcases
Early 2000s American Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 2000s American Shaker Bookcases
Wood, Hardwood, Cherry
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Macassar, Oak, Padouk
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
1920s English Vintage Bookcases
Leather, Paper
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1920s English Vintage Bookcases
Paper
1920s Vintage Bookcases
Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Oak
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Oak
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Birch
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Brass
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1920s Belgian Industrial Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Early 2000s American Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Early 2000s Philippine Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Ebony, Oak
Early 2000s American Shaker Bookcases
Wood, Hardwood, Cherry
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Macassar, Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Macassar, Oak
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Wood, Mahogany
1920s English George III Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany, Oak
1920s Vintage Bookcases
Bamboo
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1920s American Louis XV Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Oak
1920s Gothic Revival Vintage Bookcases
Oak
Early 2000s North American Mission Bookcases
Cherry
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1920s Sheraton Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Mirror, Wood, Walnut
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Oak, Walnut
1920s Austrian Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Mother-of-Pearl, Oak
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1920s American French Provincial Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Bookcases
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Early 2000s American Shaker Bookcases
Steel
Early 2000s Italian Bookcases
Laminate, Hickory
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Resin
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Resin
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Satinwood, Walnut
1920s Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Macassar, Walnut
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1920s North American Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1920s American Mission Vintage Bookcases
Oak
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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