Scandinavian Bookcases

149 Ideas by Chloe Hughes

From across the ocean, Scandinavian furniture has taken the country by storm, and one piece many homes have added already to their decorative design is their line of bookcases. These are lovely and very well-made. They have a fetching style that is perfect for many homes and can hold plenty of books. If you are looking for the final piece for your Scandinavian home décor, see this collection.

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Add this utterly amazing bookshelf to your interior and enjoy the five levels of shelves it has to offer, divided by three to make up for even more space for you to organize your books or simply display your decorative objects.

This stackable bookshelves set creates a bookcase that takes its visual inspiration from a Scandinavian design. Finished white, it exudes neat minimalist feel. Space-saving feature is welcome in smaller interiors.

Mid century Scandinavian bookcase: an original modern bookcase designed by Josef Frank. Can probably double as a headboard. Medium brown walnut wood construction offers two tiers for books, with dividers in the middle.

A vintage (1950's) open-top bookcase of warm brown finished wood. It has 3 thin A-shaped legs. Three drawers with long cutout pulls and a cabinet with sliding doors are at the bottom. Three long shelves are fixed to 3 tall upturned U-like supports.

Danish Retro Teak Bookcase by Svend Aage Rasmussen Vintage 1960's

Minimalist Bookcase

Modern Bookcase

A simple modern wall-mounted bookcase. It's built of 5 long thin vertical mounts of black-coated metal. Mounts have brackets of thin curved metal rods. Brackets hold rectangular shelves and 2 cabinets with sliding doors of brown wooden materials.

Designed by JDS Architects, this stylish bookcase constitutes a fantastic example of the Scandinavian design. Cool and clean, simplistic design, based on a stacked shelf system. The whole construction is finished in snowy white.

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BESS, white scandinavian style bookcase

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Folding Scandi Bookcase

Decorative Scandi Bookcase

Retro Style Scandi Bookcase

An itricate design of this stackable bookcase can be a nice way to improve your modern home decor. Crafted of wood and covered in a two-toned finish, the bookcase includes 7 various compartments you can set as you please.

There is a specific phenomenon in Scandinavian furniture design: the simplier it is, the better it looks. Ascetic black frame with the ordinary wooden book case with three drawers. The delicate wood has been covered with the transparent lacquer.

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Chloe Hughes Interior Design Expert

Chloe is a vintage and antique decor expert, writer, and DIY educator who helps readers translate their love of character-rich pieces into livable, modern homes. With an extensive background in antique shopping, period décor, and hands-on upcycling, she shows people how to blend storied finds with everyday comfort. Her guidance focuses on creating warm, personal interiors where historic details and real life work seamlessly together.

What are the trendiest colors and patterns of Scandinavian bookcases?

The trendiest colors and patterns for Scandinavian bookcases tend to be based on monochromatic or tonal colors, as well as geometric shapes and angles for recurring patterns. Shades of grey, white, and neutral woods feature prominently in Scandinavian-themed decor; while pastels (such as blush or light blue) can often be seen as well. Diamonds, triangles, and recurring circles tend to form the basis of trendy Scandi bookcases.

How to determine the rights size for a bookcase?

Determining the right size for Scandinavian bookcases can be tricky because it depends on several factors such as the amount of space you have in the room. If you have lots of space, then opt for a bookcase that is several feet across.

If you are limited with space, then choose a bookshelf that is taller and slimmer, so you are going up and not out. If you only plan on keeping a few books in the case, then opt for one or two small bookcases instead.

Additionally, if you have kids at home then a shorter bookcase would be suitable for them to reach books they want to read independently. An important note is that if you have a curious climber in the house, it's a good idea to mount your bookcase to the wall to avoid accidents.

What to display on a Scandinavian bookcase apart from books?

Books aren’t only the things that belong on a Scandinavian bookcase. The best part about owning a bookcase is that you have plenty of storage space to play around with.

For example, this piece of furniture can be a classy feature in the dining room for storing your fancy tableware. When in the living room or entryway, it can become a tasteful focal point for flaunting precious souvenirs and picture frames of your family, friends, pets, and favorite places. Other items that you can display on a Scandinavian book include candles, plants, vases, bowls, small mirrors, decorative baskets, and mini sculptures.

If you really want to personalize your bookcase, consider adding decor pieces that are meaningful to you, whether it’s a vintage camera, a stuffed animal, or your initials in 3D. Doing this will definitely add a dose of personality to the room! You might even want to throw in a couple of your favorite fashion pieces, such as a handbag or pair of shoes!

Even though there are loads of objects that you can show off on a bookcase, don’t forget that less is more. An overcrowded arrangement can make your space look cluttered and disorganized.