Where to buy a bookcase with doors

The book case has an original meaning of a case, or closed piece of furniture or object in which books are stored. The earliest bookcases were mere shelves which held the manuscripts upon which the scribes were working. It was not until the development of the printing press that book cases became the place where books, considered treasured possessions were stored. One popular style of bookcase is one with doors.

Furniture store

The furniture store will have a variety of bookcases such as glass-fronted bookcases, bookcases with sliding glass doors, display bookcases and more. The styles of bookcases will vary. You may be able to buy bookcases with doors that match furniture meant to furnish a room such as a bedroom suite or an office. The wood used for the cases will vary also. The lesser quality ones will be made of veneered press board while the more expensive ones will be the mahogany bookcases or ones with walnut shelves.

Antique store or auctions

If antique furniture appeals to you, then an antique store or auctions would be good places for you to shop for bookcases with doors. At these antique stores and auctions, you would be able to buy bookcases made from various styles such as Sheraton, Queen Anne, Rococo, Windsor or Empire. You may even find a popular form of bookcase for office use: the lawyer's bookcase is a series of stackable shelves with glass doors. The bookcases found in antique stores and auctions will most likely feature fine wood, hidden door hinges, quality-door hardware and hinges, and fine craftsmanship.

Custom bookshelves

Do it yourself If you cannot find the bookshelves that you wish, then you can either build them yourself or have someone build them for you. This choice allows you complete control over the design of the shelves and the doors, the hardware (pulls, hinges and locks), the glass used for the doors or the style of doors if there is no glass, as well as the type of wood used in the construction.
A final word Building bookcases can help you create a piece of furniture that can be passed down through the generations and may even become an antique itself.