Bookcases
1920s English George III Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany, Oak
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Satinwood, Walnut
20th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Wood
20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Bookcases
Palisander
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Chrome
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Bookcases
Brass
19th Century English George III Antique Bookcases
Pine
1940s Polish Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Bookcases
Mahogany, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Oak
1950s British Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Macassar, Oak, Padouk
1950s British Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
1980s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1980s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Brass
19th Century English George III Antique Bookcases
Brass
1960s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Brass
2010s Vietnamese George III Bookcases
Mahogany, Giltwood
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Bookcases
Oak
18th Century English George III Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1960s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Blown Glass, Satinwood
1960s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Birch
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Bookcases
Brass
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Bookcases
Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookcases
Mahogany, Glass
18th Century English George III Antique Bookcases
Bronze
18th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases
Brass
20th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Bookcases
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Bookcases
Elm
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Steel, Chrome
19th Century English Georgian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
20th Century French Art Deco Bookcases
Brass
1930s Polish Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
1950s British Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Bookcases
Wood, Beech
1960s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Wood, Mahogany
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Macassar, Oak
1980s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Brass
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Bookcases
Glass, Wood
20th Century European Art Deco Bookcases
Chrome
1790s English George III Antique Bookcases
Brass
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Bookcases
Brass
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Macassar, Oak
1910s British Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Marble
Late 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
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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