Bookcases
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Plastic
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bookcases
Ash, Plywood
2010s German Modern Bookcases
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Cement
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Elm, Pine, Teak, Oak, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Bookcases
Oak
2010s Turkish Modern Bookcases
Lacquer, Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
1960s Danish Vintage Bookcases
Palisander
2010s Brazilian Bookcases
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s English Bookcases
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Cherry, Maple, Padouk, Walnut, Wenge, Ash
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Resin
2010s Asian Modern Bookcases
Stainless Steel
2010s Saudi Arabian Bookcases
Oak, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Bookcases
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Glass
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Wood, Walnut
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Brass
2010s North American Modern Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Wood, Plastic
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Bookcases
Concrete
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Wood, Walnut
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Bookcases
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Bookcases
Steel, Iron
2010s Swedish Minimalist Bookcases
Ash
2010s Chinese Minimalist Bookcases
Oak, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Mahogany
19th Century British Victorian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
20th Century Swedish Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Metal, Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Bookcases
Cane, Glass, Ash
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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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