Bookcases
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Bookcases
Fruitwood, Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Oak
Early 1900s French Antique Bookcases
Wood
1860s English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Mahogany
1960s English Regency Vintage Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Bookcases
Metal, Wire
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood, Oak
20th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Wood
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Rosewood
19th Century Swedish Antique Bookcases
Pine
1850s French Antique Bookcases
Pine
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Mahogany
20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases
Hardwood
19th Century British Antique Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Bookcases
Palisander
20th Century British Bookcases
Hardwood
1810s Italian Folk Art Antique Bookcases
Fir
1920s Hungarian Vintage Bookcases
Glass, Beech
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Bookcases
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal
19th Century British Antique Bookcases
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
17th Century English William and Mary Antique Bookcases
Walnut
1880s French Victorian Antique Bookcases
Walnut
19th Century English Regency Antique Bookcases
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Bookcases
Fruitwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Aluminum
1820s English Regency Antique Bookcases
Birdseye Maple
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Bookcases
Chrome
19th Century English Gothic Antique Bookcases
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary English Bookcases
Pine
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Bookcases
Pine
1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Bookcases
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Bookcases
Kingwood
20th Century Louis XIV Bookcases
Brass
1950s French Industrial Vintage Bookcases
Steel
Early 19th Century Irish Regency Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
19th Century Antique Bookcases
1880s French Antique Bookcases
Kingwood
19th Century Swedish Antique Bookcases
Bronze
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Wood, Mahogany, Plywood, Lacquer
19th Century Antique Bookcases
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Corian
Early 1900s Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases
Pine
1930s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Metal
2010s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Metal
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Oak
1950s Vintage Bookcases
Teak
Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Bookcases
Metal
Late 20th Century European Bohemian Bookcases
Wicker, Rattan
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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