Bookcases
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Bookcases
Kingwood
1960s Vintage Bookcases
Iron
1960s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Beech, Mahogany
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Bookcases
Steel
Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Beech
Late 20th Century American Campaign Bookcases
Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Bookcases
Oak
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Bookcases
Steel
20th Century French Neoclassical Bookcases
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Bookcases
Paint
2010s Vietnamese George III Bookcases
Mahogany, Giltwood
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Wood
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Bookcases
Steel
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Bookcases
Steel
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Wood
1990s Modern Bookcases
Lacquer
18th Century English George III Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1960s Danish Minimalist Vintage Bookcases
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Teak
Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bookcases
Wood
1960s American Louis XV Vintage Bookcases
Brass
19th Century English Antique Bookcases
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak, Glass
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Bookcases
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Bookcases
Glass, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Bookcases
Wood
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Glass, Oak
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Walnut
2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Marble
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Oak
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Steel
20th Century European Bookcases
Yew
19th Century Swedish Antique Bookcases
Pine
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Teak
1960s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Satinwood
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Birch
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Bookcases
Wood, Walnut
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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