Bookcases
20th Century American Baroque Bookcases
Metal
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Bookcases
Brass, Bronze
2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Marble, Bronze
2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Marble, Bronze
2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Metal
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Bookcases
Gold Plate, Brass
Late 20th Century Spanish Bookcases
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel, Gold
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mauritian Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Bookcases
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Bookcases
Bronze
2010s Chinese Bookcases
Bronze
1880s English High Victorian Antique Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Elm, Pine, Teak, Oak, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Bookcases
Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Bookcases
Wood
Early 1900s French Empire Antique Bookcases
Brass
Late 20th Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Aluminum, Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Steel
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
Late 20th Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Chrome
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Bookcases
Bronze, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
1960s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1960s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Bookcases
Bronze
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Bronze
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Bronze
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Bronze
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Gold Leaf
20th Century American French Provincial Bookcases
Hardwood
1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Bookcases
Gold
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Bookcases
Bronze
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Bronze
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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