Bookcases
20th Century Industrial Bookcases
Metal
2010s German Modern Bookcases
Steel
1980s Dutch Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Resin
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Metal, Stainless Steel, Brass
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases
Brass
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Brass, Cut Steel
2010s Canadian Modern Bookcases
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
1970s American Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Bookcases
Rattan
1990s Modern Bookcases
Lacquer
1950s French Industrial Vintage Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Bookcases
Metal
Early 19th Century American Industrial Antique Bookcases
Oak
1990s French Modern Bookcases
Laminate
1920s Belgian Industrial Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Bookcases
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
1950s French Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Bookcases
Brass
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century Industrial Bookcases
Metal
20th Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Early 20th Century British Industrial Bookcases
Glass, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Metal
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Wood
2010s North American Modern Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
2010s Spanish Modern Bookcases
Hardwood, Softwood
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Bookcases
Chrome
1940s American Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Bookcases
Brass
Late 20th Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
2010s Canadian Modern Bookcases
Oak
Late 20th Century American Modern Bookcases
Chrome
2010s Italian Industrial Bookcases
Metal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
1970s Danish Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Bookcases
Steel
Late 20th Century American Modern Bookcases
Leather, Glass
1990s Swiss Modern Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Industrial Bookcases
Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Modern Bookcases
Chrome
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Bookcases
Glass, 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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