Top 70 High-End Bookcases & Storage Manufacturers
A BOOKCASE, or bookshelf, is a piece of furniture, almost always with horizontal shelves, used to store books. It may be fitted with glass doors. A bookcase consists of a unit including two or more shelves which may not all be used to contain books or other printed materials. Shelves may be fixed or adjustable to different positions in the case. In rooms entirely devoted to the storage of books they may be permanently fixed to the walls and/or floor. Bookcases frequently have doors that should be closed to protect the books from air pollution, and bookshelves are open-fronted. These doors are almost always glazed, so as to allow the spines of the books to be read. Especially valuable books may be kept in locked cases with wooden or glazed doors. A bookshelf normally stands on some other piece of furniture such as a desk or chest. Larger books are more likely to be kept in horizontal piles and very large books flat on wide shelves.
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- 835 Infinito Bookcase by Franco Albini - "835 Infinito designed by Franco Albini in 2008 for Cassina is a modular bookshelf available in American walnut, natural ashwood or ashwood stained black finish. It's composed of vertical elements, container with doors, container with flap and shelves available in two different depths. The vertical elements, fixed using pressure between floor and ceiling, offer the option to adjust the height from 268 cm (105.5") to 290 cm (114.2"); a series of holes allows the option to fix containers and shelves at different heights."
- ANTONIO CITTERIO - since 1999. 9 Bookcases designed by Antonio Citterio.
- Aram - "London's best modern furniture store since 1964." Bedroom storage. Nowhere in the home is storage more important than in the bedroom. Our collection of contemporary storage solutions provide the best designs from a variety of manufacturers such as Montana, USM, Vitra and MDF Italia.
- Aram - "London's best modern furniture store since 1964." Living and Dining Storage. Browse our selection of consoles, credenzas and trolleys that offer storage solutions for your dining room and a wide array of shelves, cabinets and AV units for the living room. In addition, we can create tailored storage solutions to fit every space and need with modular systems such as Montana and USM Haller.
- ARMANI / CASA - founded in 2000. "Showcase your personal style and add polish to any room by keeping organized arrangements of miscellaneous everyday items and household objects." Cabinets & Bookcases.
- Artemest - since 2015. "Luxury Italian Furniture." Unique Italian bookcases in exquisite wood and other premium materials are striking pieces of furniture for contemporary homes.
- Arteriors - "Founded by Mark Moussa in 1987, Arteriors is a leader in sophisticated lighting, furniture, wall décor and accessories, beloved by discerning interior designers and retailers worldwide." Designer cabinets & shelving.
- AUTHENTIC MODELS - since 1968. Bookcase collection.
- B&B ITALIA - since 1966. Wallsystems designed by Antonio Citterio.
- Baleri Italia - "Every Day a New Shelf..." Obo module. Designed by Jeff Miller in 2007. Obo consists of multi functional modular containers made from glossy plastic by Italian manufacturer Baleri Italia (formerly Cerruti Baleri). With Obo, the American designer Jeff Miller has created a modular shelving system with simple shapes that can be arranged and combined in many different ways.
- BENEDETTO QUAQUARO TOK BOOKCASE - launched in 2010 by Cerruti Baleri.
- B-Line Boby trolley storage - designed in 1970 by Joe Colombo.
- boca do lobo - since 2005. Coleccionista bookcase.
- BØrge Mogensen flexible shelving system - since 2020. "Børge Mogensen's flexible shelving system in production for the first time." The flexible and multifunctional shelving system is the embodiment of simplicity with its veneered shelves of varying sizes and a wooden cabinet, all of which can be assembled using a frame made of cylindrical metal bars of different lengths.
- Boffi - "Italian design since 1934." Bookcases, cabinets, and shelves: the Boffi systems can be arranged in various configurations, thus emphasising their modular nature. Such an adaptable design creates refined and surprising living rooms, made up of details that combine aesthetically pleasing finishes with top-quality functions.
- Cassina - since 1927. Design cabinets & bookshelves.
- Cell Bookshelf - designed by Peter Cohen for Swedish String Furniture. With its paper-thin shelves and sleak appearance this high-tech shelving system seems to float transparently in the room. It has been called 'innovative', 'the world's most beautiful bookshelf' and 'a pearl drape for books'.
- Copenhagen Joinery - since 2006. "Handmade Furniture."
- DESALTO - since 1990. "The ideal completion of Desalto's idea of living, ambassador of values as elegance, functionality and aesthetics that are fundamental for the company."
- Driade - since 1968. "Designer bookcases." Driade bookcases furnish space with elegance and harmony. Designed for books and personal items, the bookcases can be installed against a wall or in a free-standing solution to create an elegant partition.
- Ecart Paris - "Since 1978: re-editing & editing furniture, lamps and decorative objects." Sideboards & bookcases.
- EmmeBi Design - since 1970. "Italian Lifestyle Expression." All collections.
- emmemobili - since 1879. Bookcases. All collections.
- ENAM book case - designed by Yves Raschle & Thomas Wüthrich in 2007 for INCHfurniture.
- ERIC SCHMITT - since 2006.
- Etel Carmona Crescente Modular Shelving - launched in 1995. Customized to be versatile.
- Felix Schwake - since 2011. Shelves.
- Ferruccio Laviani Convivio Storage Units - for Molteni & C.
- Flexform- since 1967. "Made in Italy quality brand." Bookshelves & Cabinets.
- Gio Ponti - since 1923. "Gio Ponti (1891-1979) was an Italian promoter of industrial design and introduced the idea of interior furnishing ranges produced as being a 'sophisticated,' economic, 'democratic' and modern."
- HOOKER FURNITURE - "Hooker Furniture has been producing stylish, high-quality furniture since 1924." Home Office Bookcases.
- IDF Design - since 2006. Bookcases Classic style.
- Inch Furniture - since 2004. "Enam shelf upright format."
- INSTONE DESIGNS - since 2002. Bespoke bookcases & cabinets made to measure. As well as providing useful storage, bespoke bookcases and cabinets are also fantastic design features that can act as intriguing centrepieces in any room.
- Jacques ÉtagÈre bookcases - since 1998.
- Jaime Hayon Tudor Cabinet - launched 2009. "The Tudor Cabinet is a continuation of the gothic and historically inspired Tudor Chair. The family of storage systems uses simple symbolic forms to emulate the theatrical architecture and opulence of the 16th Century."
- Juliettes interiors - since 2005. "Luxury Bookcases. Exclusive High End Designer Bookcases
." All of our luxury bookcases can be fully customised, allowing you to create beautiful, bespoke pieces to fit your interior perfectly.
- KARTELL - "A leading design company, founded in 1949 by Giulio Castelli and now run by Claudio Luti, Kartell is one of the symbols of Italian design around the world. A success story told through an incredible series of products – furniture, furnishings, lighting, home accessories - that have become part of the domestic landscape, not to mention actual contemporary design icons."
- LIGNE ROSET - since 1860. "Ligne Roset provides a wide collection of high-end contemporary bookcases - shelving."
- LINLEY - since 1985. "David Linley furniture and interiors of exceptional quality."
- Love the Sign - since 2012. "Books, photos and knick-knacks need somewhere special to fully shine. Here you can find modern, minimalist bookcases. Stylish, unpredictable shapes that will add that extra touch to your home."
- Luxe Decor - since 2009. "From wood to metal, LuxeDecor has over 350 different styles of bookcases for sale to ensure you can find the perfect one for your space. From traditional to modern."
- Mac Gee - designed by Philippe Starck in 1984. A bookshelf is simplified so that it becomes an inclined upright to be readily leaned against the wall.
- Magis - "Designs without boundaries from an Italian company since 1976." Storage and shelving systems.
- MANUFACTURE DE LUXE - since 2008. Showcases & bookcases.
- Molteni & C - since 1934. "Bookshelves and Multimedia." Flexibility, design and contemporary style are only three of the many words that could be used to describe the Molteni&C. bookcase units and multimedia systems. The Molteni&C designers have managed to design modern wall-mounted and free-standing bookcases that are both functional as well as elegant and sophisticated.
- Minotti - since 1948. Bookcases & sideboards.
- Modern Office Systems - since 1982. "Shelving Storage Solutions."

- Mogens Koch Case Pieces & Storage Cabinets - "Vintage Mogens Koch furniture endures as a sophisticated example of Scandinavian modernism in today’s homes. The award-winning mid-century Danish architect was known for his functional approach to furniture design and for prioritizing comfort and accessibility."
- Molteni & C - since 1934. "Flexibility, design and contemporary style are only three of the many words that could be used to describe the Molteni&C. bookcase units and multimedia systems."
- MONTANA - since 1982. "Express your personality." 36 modules. 4 depths. 42 colours.
- MUUTO - since 2006. "Muuto is rooted in the Scandinavian design tradition characterized by enduring aesthetics, functionality, craftsmanship and an honest expression." Shelving & storage.
- Nella Vetrina - since 2006. "Luxury Designer Cabinets / Bookcases." Nella Vetrina showcases the finest luxury Italian designer bookcases and cabinets. Leading Italian and European designers conceive each piece, which is constructed from exquisite materials by Italian master craftsmen in modern, transitional and traditional styles.
- paolo moschino - since 1980. A collection of shelving units to complement any interior design style.
- P.E. Guerin - "Architectural Hardware since 1857."
- Piero Lissoni Bookcases - all collections.
- Pierre Paulin ÉlysÉe Shelving - "Officially, one example of this bookcase was produced for President George Pompidou's apartments at the Palais de l'Élysée in 1971."
- Pietro Arosio Wallbox Bookcase - for EmmeBi. "Hanging elements characterized by a refined and light structure, which is very functional. Starting from the 2 standard widths you can reach any dimension and build your own personal bookcase."
- Poliform - since 1970. "Poliform presents the systems for the day area, bookcases and containers designed to create spaces dedicated to order. An offer that from the traditional bookcase evolves to the most current, light, and minimalist system, consisting of shelves, boiserie, and containers. Three systems to design infinite solutions, even for the night area, with a level of customization comparable to that of tailor-made creations"
- POLTRONA FRAU - since 1912. "A rich and welcoming item of furniture by definition, the bookcase is perhaps the piece of decor in which it is most difficult to find a balance between form and function. It must contain as much as possible while remaining aesthetically impeccable also when there are gaps."
- Porro - "The intrinsic ability to interpret wood, offering an incredibly wide range of finishings, since 1925." System Modular Collection.
- Riva 1920 - "Modern Solid Wood Bookcases. Made in Italy." Open, hanging, double-sided, modular bookcases or completely made of wood or a mix of wood and iron, circular. There are many possible alternatives for this furniture that has the important task of keeping books and more. Natural wood plays a leading role and interprets different styles, all characterized by the same “leitmotif”: to show and highlight all the beauty of natural wood with running grains, dovetail joints and author’s details. Suitable for different settings such as the bedroom, the living room, the study or the office, the Riva 1920 bookcases represent a piece of furniture for excellence that can guarantee maximum flexibility of use. Depending on the needs, they are available in different types of wood. The woods come from controlled and programmed cuts.
- Sawkille Co. - since 2010. "Sawkille Co. design takes its creative drive from relationships to traditional, experimental and personal frameworks. A deep appreciation and study of the historic has allowed us to learn and develop our distinct furniture expression. From this cross pollination of influences our designs reflect our unique stories, symbols and associations."
- selling antiques - since 2003. "The UK's Largest Antiques Website." Antique bookcases.
- SKITSCH - since 2009. Bookshelf Sideboard. A relief trompe oeil door similar to a bookcase full of books, which hides a bookcase and 'secrets' like in spy films, intended for storing books or furnishing.
- Spinny - "Spinny is an unusually versatile drawer unit featuring a series of injection-moulded ABS plastic drawers which rotate up to 180° available in three different heights (6, 9 and 12 cm). Available also as a fixed version to be anchored to the wall." Designed Joe Colombo in 2004 for B-LINE.
- Starck - since 1980. Shelves & Drawers. "For years, I looked for a good chest of drawers and good shelves without actually finding them. So I created them, in their purest, most minimal and invisible form." Ph.S.
- The Future Perfect - since 2003. Storage.
- tresserra - since 1987. Bookcases.
- Tylko - since 2014. "Store things your way, whoever you are." Create the ideal shelves and wardrobes for your home. Tailor-made shelves and wardrobes that fit seamlessly into everyday life.
- Venezia - "Freestanding or wall-mounted bookcases." Venezia is a column system of bookcases with lines softened by rounded and shaped elements that are repeated in every compartment. The result is a piece of furniture that brilliantly solves, in both a functional and aesthetic way, the need for containment, re-arrangement and storage in small spaces, making it suitable for the most diverse contexts, from home to office and smart working. Freestanding version with weighted base, fixable to the wall with two screws for greater safety, or wall-mounted version. Design by Enzo Mari, launched in 2008.
- VITRA - Kast 3 HU Storage Unit by Maarten Van Severen, 2005.
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