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Despite the advent of e-books, many of us still value the tactile experience of flipping through a paper book. These creative bookshelves, then, are the perfect places to store our collections of little literary treasures.

There's nothing wrong with a heavy, old-school bookcase, but most of these bookshelves cater to modern sensibilities, using creative and diverse designs to become interior décor statements in their own right. If you know of any cool bookshelves or book cases that belong on this list, please add them!

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Creative Shelf

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TeleriNyfain
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is an ANCIENT design for books - for scrolls actually :D I'd love one in my house!

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Bookshelf Staircase

Bookshelf Staircase

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SusanJohnstone
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this is a photo of the staircase from the top looking down to the floor, so those books in the middle are actually behind your heels as you walk down

Agnes Auxiliatrix
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*Sees books along the walls* IT'S LIKE A TUNNEL OF BOOKS :D *Sees books on steps as well* Well that went from 100 to 0 real quick

AnnAbdelzaher
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was confused at first I was like why would I want to WALK on my books then I realized we were looking from the top down!

ChiharuB.PulsePero
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

a sense a little bit of vandalism here... I would never use this book-staircae ever

WilliamBonney
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the only one that I love. It saves space by putting books in a stairwell. The rest are basically not practical.

GwendolynCraig
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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TeleriNyfain
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is an awesome idea for people like me w/a ton of books & very limited space!

JessicaDuncan
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think the stairs being offset would cause some serious accidents

PaganMoon
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9 years ago

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I agree, don't stand on them. If they aren't precious to you, give them away to find someone who will appreciate them

ElinaKarttunen
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are not walking on books, there is top of them.. look at that picture maybe longer.. :D

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Piano Bookshelf

Piano Bookshelf

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Doctor Who Bookcase

Doctor Who Bookcase

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CindyWoods
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

someone send me info on where to get one please, or the blueprints either will work.

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Invisible Bookshelf

Invisible Bookshelf

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ShubhamRaut
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't understand. Won't the hard cover of the bottom most book dangle down?

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Cat Friendly Bookcase

Cat Friendly Bookcase

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Balance Bookshelf

Balance Bookshelf

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slywlf
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Interesting way to showcase a small selection of special books

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Bookshelf Bench

Bookshelf Bench

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Hazel Tree Shelf

Hazel Tree Shelf

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Tree Branch Bookshelf

Tree Branch Bookshelf

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Bookshelve

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Beth Taccia
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this!! Perfect for books as well as your knick-knacks! Plus it's just a mess so I probably could make it! LOL

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Puretro Shelf

Puretro Shelf

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Rainbow Shelf

Rainbow Shelf

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Cayman
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

perfect for a little girl's room, i would have loved one when i was about 5

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Teacup Shelf

Teacup Shelf

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2 In 1: Knife Block And Bookshelf

2 In 1: Knife Block And Bookshelf

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PaulaEzell
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Perfect cookbook storage. And you could add a book keeper to hold an open book in place while you are cooking for easy reading.

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Pipe Wall Shelf

Pipe Wall Shelf

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Minimalist Bookshelf

Minimalist Bookshelf

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Floating Bookshelfs

Floating Bookshelfs

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Typographic Bookshelf

Typographic Bookshelf

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Bookcase From An Old Organ

Bookcase From An Old Organ

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Bridge Bookshelf

Bridge Bookshelf

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Disaster

Disaster

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Alice In Wonderland Children's Curved Bookshelf Set

Alice In Wonderland Children's Curved Bookshelf Set

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Iqra Bookshelf (arabic For "read")

Iqra Bookshelf (arabic For "read")

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Tectonic Bookcase

Tectonic Bookcase

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The Polar Bear Shelf

The Polar Bear Shelf

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Bookshelf Display Rack

Bookshelf Display Rack

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Windswept Tree Shelf

Windswept Tree Shelf

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The Books Shelf

The Books Shelf

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Wooden Book Rack

Wooden Book Rack

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Domestic Tree Bookcase

Domestic Tree Bookcase

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Bookshelf "check"

Bookshelf "check"

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Skull Book Shelves

Skull Book Shelves

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VictoriaReyPiuma
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not really a skull bookshelf it's just how you place the things already on them

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Curvy Bookshelf

Curvy Bookshelf

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Coffee Table Bookshelf

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Nursery Tree Bookshelf

Nursery Tree Bookshelf

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Handcrafted Pentahex Osage Orange Clock & Maple Display Shelf

Handcrafted Pentahex Osage Orange Clock & Maple Display Shelf

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For The Serious Reader, Only A Simple, Practical, & Easily Organised Design Will Suffice.

For The Serious Reader, Only A Simple, Practical, & Easily Organised Design Will Suffice.

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Unique Bookshelf

Unique Bookshelf

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The Niño Bookshelf

The Niño Bookshelf

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Bookshelf

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eaglegreen
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9 years ago

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Continuing to promote the status of owning a breed simply ignores the need for people to adopt dogs from shelters!!! You CAN find a dog which suits your/your families needs, desires, and wants from adoptive services for animals. Please, do not promote the buying of breed specific--even tho some of you rich people can afford it, you simply help perpetuate the problems of pet overpopulation! AND a second thing: REAL MEN DON'T NEED BALLS. . . .on their dogs.

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