Bookcases

Bookcases

Description
Description

Bookcases, also called bookshelves, are pieces of furniture consisting of horizontal shelves traditionally used for the storage of books. With either fixed or adjustable positions for the shelves, bookcases naturally serve a utilitarian purpose and are useful for storing a wide variety of things in private homes, libraries, offices, and retail stores. Variations of bookcases include options for permanent affixation to a wall or floor, freestanding, ranges of height and width, glass doors for protection and security, and the possibility of combining multiple bookcases into larger systems.

History
History

Bookcases began as simple shelves in ancient libraries and monasteries, safeguarding scrolls and manuscripts. As the printing press revolutionized book production in the Renaissance, book ownership expanded beyond the elite, necessitating more storage solutions. Homes began featuring built-in shelving, and by the 19th century, standalone bookcases became popular household furniture. Designs evolved from ornate wooden carvings to minimalist and functional styles, reflecting societal changes and the ever-growing love for reading. Over time, bookcases transformed from exclusive storage units to accessible furnishings in everyday homes.

Future
Future

The future of bookcases embraces adaptability, sustainability, and tech integration. Modular designs, allowing customization to fit diverse spaces, are gaining traction. Eco-friendly materials, such as bamboo or repurposed wood, resonate with green-conscious consumers. Innovative examples include floating bookshelves or those doubling as room dividers. With digital books on the rise, bookcases are also evolving into multi-purpose storage, accommodating both books and tech gadgets. Blending aesthetics with functionality, tomorrow's bookcases will cater to both traditional book lovers and the tech-savvy generation, ensuring literature and learning remain central to our lives.

Common Questions
Common Questions
How do you secure a bookcase to a wall?


Bookcases are heavy and should always be secured to the wall by using either brackets or velcro and wall anchors. For brackets, locate the studs in your wall and use them to attach an “L” shape bracket between the wall and the top of the bookcase. For velcro, locate the wall studs and drill a velcro strap into each wall stud. Align the receiving end of the velcro on the top of the bookcase with the velcro on the studs and press the straps together to secure the bookcase in place.

How do you style a bookcase?

How you style a bookcase is up to you, but popular book organization strategies include: cover type, color, genre, preference, alphabetical, age, completion, height, size and mood. For additional flair, consider integrating potted plants, artwork, sculptural shapes, humor, storage, and vintage objects together with your book collection.

How deep is a bookcase?

Bookcases typically range in depth between 10”-12” (26-31 cm) for medium sized books. Smaller bookcase depths of 6.5” (17 cm) may be desired for paperback books and novels, while larger bookcase depths of 14” (35 cm) are useful for records and larger format books.

Furniture

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72.5” | 184.2 cm
30” | 76.2 cm
13” | 33 cm
Stairway Wall Mounted Bookcase - 72.5”
184.200
76.200
33.000
20
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Stairway Wall Mounted Bookcase - 72.5”View of the Stairway Wall Mounted Bookcase (72.5”) in 3D available for downloadView of the Stairway Wall Mounted Bookcase (72.5”) in 3D available for download
96” | 243.8 cm
30” | 76.2 cm
13” | 33 cm
Stairway Wall Mounted Bookcase - 96”
243.800
76.200
33.000
20
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Stairway Wall Mounted Bookcase - 96”Perspective view of a 3D model of the Stairway Wall Mounted Bookcase (96”)Perspective view of a 3D model of the Stairway Wall Mounted Bookcase (96”)
70” | 177.8 cm
35” | 88.9 cm
16” | 40.6 cm
Stax Bookcase
177.800
88.900
40.600
50
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Stax Bookcase3D model of the Stax Bookcase viewed in perspective3D model of the Stax Bookcase viewed in perspective
66.5” | 169 cm
105.9” | 269 cm
14.6” | 37 cm
2009
Steelwood Shelving System
169.000
269.000
37.000
2009.00
10
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Steelwood Shelving System3D model of the Steelwood Shelving System viewed in perspective3D model of the Steelwood Shelving System viewed in perspective
62.5” | 158.8 cm
15.75" | 40 cm
15.75" | 40 cm
43.5 lb | 19.7 kg
2017
Story Bookcase
158.800
40.000
40.000
19.700
2017.00
400
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Story BookcaseView of the Story Bookcase in 3D available for downloadView of the Story Bookcase in 3D available for download
75.5” | 191.8 cm
15.75" | 40 cm
15.75" | 40 cm
48.5 lb | 22 kg
2017
Story Bookcase - Tall
191.800
40.000
40.000
22.000
2017.00
400
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Story Bookcase - TallPerspective view of a 3D model of the Story Bookcase (Tall)Perspective view of a 3D model of the Story Bookcase (Tall)
74" | 188 cm
23.5” | 59.7 cm
15” | 38.1 cm
Suspend Tall Bar Cabinet
188.000
59.700
38.100
0
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Suspend Tall Bar CabinetView of the Suspend Tall Bar Cabinet in 3D available for downloadView of the Suspend Tall Bar Cabinet in 3D available for download
78.7” | 200 cm
94.5” | 240 cm
13.8” | 35 cm
1989
Teso Bookcase
200.000
240.000
35.000
1989.00
0
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Teso BookcaseView of the Teso Bookcase in 3D available for downloadView of the Teso Bookcase in 3D available for download
84” | 213.4 cm
28” | 71.1 cm
10” | 25.4 cm
Tesso Bookcase
213.400
71.100
25.400
30
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Tesso BookcasePerspective view of a 3D model of the Tesso BookcasePerspective view of a 3D model of the Tesso Bookcase
83” | 210.8 cm
8” | 20.3 cm
13” | 33 cm
Totem Bookcase
210.800
20.300
33.000
40
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Totem BookcasePerspective view of a 3D model of the Totem BookcasePerspective view of a 3D model of the Totem Bookcase
70.9” | 180 cm
30.7” | 78 cm
15” | 38.1 cm
1961
USM Haller Bookshelf
180.000
78.000
38.100
1961.00
5
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USM Haller Bookshelf3D model of the USM Haller Bookshelf viewed in perspective3D model of the USM Haller Bookshelf viewed in perspective
75” | 190.5 cm
35” | 88.9 cm
13.5” | 34.3 cm
Room divider
V Bookcase Room Divider
190.500
88.900
34.300
70
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V Bookcase Room Divider3D model of the V Bookcase Room Divider viewed in perspective3D model of the V Bookcase Room Divider viewed in perspective
79” | 200.7 cm
48” | 121.9 cm
14” | 35.6 cm
150 lb | 68 kg
Ventris Shelving Unit
200.700
121.900
35.600
68.000
0
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Ventris Shelving UnitView of the Ventris Shelving Unit in 3D available for downloadView of the Ventris Shelving Unit in 3D available for download
IKEA Billy Bookcase - Wide Low Combination
Size comparison of the IKEA Billy Bookcase (Wide Low Combination) to the size of a person

The IKEA Billy (Wide Low Combo) is a set of three wide but low-lying Billy bookcases to form a bookcase with nine cabinets and a long narrow top for displaying items. The flexible shelves make it convenient to organize the space for books or movies in a library or small office.

The IKEA Billy Wide Low Combination Bookcase has an overall height of 41.75” (106 cm), width of 94.5” (240 cm), and depth of 11” (28 cm).

Collection of dimensioned drawings of the IKEA Billy Bookcase (Wide Low Combination) with measurements
The IKEA Billy (Wide Low Combo) is a set of three wide but low-lying Billy bookcases to form a bookcase with nine cabinets and a long narrow top for displaying items. The flexible shelves make it convenient to organize the space for books or movies in a library or small office.

The IKEA Billy Wide Low Combination Bookcase has an overall height of 41.75” (106 cm), width of 94.5” (240 cm), and depth of 11” (28 cm).

Collection of dimensioned drawings of the IKEA Billy Bookcase (Wide Low Combination) with measurements
IKEA Billy Bookcase - Wide Low Combination
Height:
41.75” | 106 cm
Width:
94.5” | 240 cm
Length:
Depth:
11” | 28 cm
Weight:
Area:

Max Load/Shelf: 66 lb | 30 kg
Variations: Glass doors

Materials
Particleboard (acrylic lacquer, veneer, stain); fiberboard back
Designer
Gillis Lundgren (IKEA)
Year
2013

Drawings include:
IKEA Billy Bookcase (Wide Low Combination) front elevation, side, plan, front (books and person)

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Ryder Bookcase - Wide
Size comparison diagram of the Ryder Bookcase (Wide) compared to a person and other size variations

Just like its narrow sibling, Ryder Narrow Bookcase, the Ryder Wide Bookcase is crafted from black powder coated metal provides a simple storage option compatible with any design scheme. The Ryder Wide Bookcase, provides double the storage by essentially being two Ryder Narrow Bookcases combined into one.

The Ryder Bookcase (Wide) has an overall height of 29” (73.7 cm), width of 46.25” (117.5 cm), and depth of 19.75” (50.2 cm).

Plan and elevation drawings of the Ryder Bookcase (Wide) with dimensions for overall height, width and depth
Just like its narrow sibling, Ryder Narrow Bookcase, the Ryder Wide Bookcase is crafted from black powder coated metal provides a simple storage option compatible with any design scheme. The Ryder Wide Bookcase, provides double the storage by essentially being two Ryder Narrow Bookcases combined.

The Ryder Bookcase (Wide) has an overall height of 29” (73.7 cm), width of 46.25” (117.5 cm), and depth of 19.75” (50.2 cm).

Plan and elevation drawings of the Ryder Bookcase (Wide) with dimensions for overall height, width and depth
Ryder Bookcase - Wide
Height:
29” | 73.7 cm
Width:
46.25” | 117.5 cm
Length:
Depth:
19.75” | 50.2 cm
Weight:
Area:
Materials
Powder-coated metal
Designer
Mermelada Estudio
Year

Drawings include:
Ryder Bookcase (Wide) front elevation, side, plan

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Browser Bookcase - Low Add-on
Size comparison diagram of the Browser Bookcase (Low Add-on) compared to a person and other size variations

The tag-along to a Browser Low Bookcase or a Browser Tall Bookcase, the Browser Low Add-on Bookcase allows you to add endlessly to your existing Browser Bookcase creating a seamlessly expansion as your collections grow. Built from metal and wood and available in a dark walnut and black metal combo or a light white oak and white metal option, the Browser Low Add-on Bookcase is fit for any color scheme.

The Browser Bookcase (Low Add-on) has an overall height of 42” (106.7 cm), width of 37” (94 cm), and depth of 17” (43.2 cm).

Dimensioned set of drawings of the Browser Bookcase (Low Add-on) with height, width and depth measurements
The tag-along to a Browser Low Bookcase or a Browser Tall Bookcase, the Browser Low Add-on Bookcase allows you to add endlessly to your existing Browser Bookcase creating a seamlessly expansion as your collections grow. It is available in a dark walnut and black metal combination.

The Browser Bookcase (Low Add-on) has an overall height of 42” (106.7 cm), width of 37” (94 cm), and depth of 17” (43.2 cm).

Dimensioned set of drawings of the Browser Bookcase (Low Add-on) with height, width and depth measurements
Browser Bookcase - Low Add-on
Height:
42” | 106.7 cm
Width:
37” | 94 cm
Length:
Depth:
17” | 43.2 cm
Weight:
Area:

Shelving Spacing: 13” | 33 cm

Materials
Solid oak or walnut frame; powder-coated aluminum shelves
Designer
Blu Dot
Year

Drawings include:
Browser Bookcase (Low Add-on) front elevation, side, plan

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Chicago 3 Box
Scaled size comparison illustration of the Chicago 3 Box in relation to a person and other sizes

Deriving its name from its clever design, the Chicago 3-box suspends 3 boxes crafted from Cherry, Walnut, or Maple on tubular steel legs for storage beyond plain shelf. Utilizing negative space, the Chicago 3-box creates a multitude of different storage opportunities for the design lover.

The Chicago 3 Box has an overall height of 75” (190.5 cm), width of 34” (86.4 cm), and depth of 12” (30.5 cm).

Dimensioned set of drawings of the Chicago 3 Box with height, width and depth measurements in plan and elevation
Deriving its name from its clever design, the Chicago 3-box suspends 3 boxes crafted from Cherry, Walnut, or Maple on tubular steel legs for storage beyond plain shelf. Utilizing negative space, the Chicago 3-box creates a multitude of different storage opportunities for the design lover.

The Chicago 3 Box has an overall height of 75” (190.5 cm), width of 34” (86.4 cm), and depth of 12” (30.5 cm).

Dimensioned set of drawings of the Chicago 3 Box with height, width and depth measurements in plan and elevation
Chicago 3 Box
Height:
75” | 190.5 cm
Width:
34” | 86.4 cm
Length:
Depth:
12” | 30.5 cm
Weight:
Area:

Shelving Spacing: 13” | 33 cm (Box); 15” | 38.1 cm (Open)

Materials
Cherry, white oak, maple, or walnut veneer shelves; powder-coated steel structure
Designer
Blu Dot
Year

Drawings include:
Chicago 3 Box front elevation, side, plan

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Story Bookcase - Tall
Scaled size comparison illustration of the Story Bookcase (Tall) in relation to a person and other variations

Designed by Chen-Yen for Design Within Reach, the Story Bookcase (Tall) offers plenty of vertical storage with a small footprint, ideal for capitalizing on storage opportunities in small spaces. The uniqueness of the Story Bookcase shines through with its six color options and rotating shelves, allowing each user to customize the profile of their bookcase to suit their personal style.

The Story Bookcase (Tall) has an overall height of 75.5” (191.8 cm), width of 15.75" (40 cm), and depth of 15.75" (40 cm).

Dimensioned set of drawings of the Story Bookcase (Tall) with height, width and depth measurements in plan and elevation
Designed by Chen-Yen for Design Within Reach, the Story Bookcase (Tall) offers plenty of vertical storage with a small footprint, ideal for capitalizing on storage opportunities in small spaces. The uniqueness of the Story Bookcase shines through with its six color options and rotating shelves.

The Story Bookcase (Tall) has an overall height of 75.5” (191.8 cm), width of 15.75" (40 cm), and depth of 15.75" (40 cm).

Dimensioned set of drawings of the Story Bookcase (Tall) with height, width and depth measurements in plan and elevation
Story Bookcase - Tall
Height:
75.5” | 191.8 cm
Width:
15.75" | 40 cm
Length:
Depth:
15.75" | 40 cm
Weight:
48.5 lb | 22 kg
Area:

Max Shelf Load: 7 lb | 3.2 kg

Materials
Powder-coated steel shelves and base; galvanized steel column with aluminum sleeves
Designer
Afteroom
Year
2017

Drawings include:
Story Bookcase (Tall) front elevation, side, plan

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