20 Th Century Bookcase

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 20 th century bookcase you’re looking for. A 20 th century bookcase — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a 20 th century bookcase — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A 20 th century bookcase is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Arts and Crafts and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one 20 th century bookcase that is appealing in its simplicity, but Globe Wernicke, Mogens Koch and Rud Rasmussen produced versions that are worth a look.

A 20 th century bookcase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,976, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $143,006.

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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