Bookcases
1810s Italian Folk Art Antique Bookcases
Fir
Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Bookcases
Oak
1960s French Rococo Vintage Bookcases
Resin
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Bookcases
Wood, Paint
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Bookcases
Olive, Walnut, Burl
19th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Early 1800s English Rococo Antique Bookcases
Brass
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Bookcases
Lacquer, Wood
Mid-19th Century Cambodian Folk Art Antique Bookcases
Gold Leaf
1870s Italian Rococo Antique Bookcases
Walnut
Late 20th Century Indian Folk Art Bookcases
Wood
1740s German Rococo Antique Bookcases
Oak
Late 18th Century Scandinavian Rococo Antique Bookcases
Walnut, Giltwood
1770s Dutch Rococo Antique Bookcases
Walnut, Glass
Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Bookcases
Walnut
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Bookcases
1950s French Industrial Vintage Bookcases
Steel
1970s Vintage Bookcases
Metal
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Brass, Chrome
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
20th Century American Baroque Bookcases
Metal
1860s European Art Nouveau Antique Bookcases
Oak
Late 20th Century American Campaign Bookcases
Brass
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Bookcases
Rattan, Glass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Bookcases
Metal
19th Century French Antique Bookcases
Wood
18th Century European Rococo Antique Bookcases
Wood, Paint
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Bookcases
Blown Glass, Wood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Bookcases
Pine
1930s American Rococo Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Burl, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Bookcases
Wood, Paint
1840s Italian Rococo Antique Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Bookcases
Oak
19th Century French Rococo Antique Bookcases
Brass
1910s Italian Rococo Vintage Bookcases
Brass, Silver Leaf
Early 20th Century Hungarian Rococo Bookcases
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Rococo Bookcases
Wood, Pine, Paint
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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