French Country Bookcases
French country bookcases offer an eclectic range of characteristics that you can fit with most designs. For example, some styles provide straight, clean lines and minimal design features. Or you can choose pieces with intricate design elements, such as pilasters, scrollwork, engraved lines, cabriole feet, a distressed paint finish, and curved or arched headers.
Farmhouse 5-Tier Oversized Standing Shelf Rack
$369.99 $535
Farmhouse 5-Tier Oversized Standing Shelf Rack
One Allium Way®
$369.99 $535
Perfect For: Organizing and displaying your favorite items in charming living spaces
What We Like: Spacious racks and turned wood-inspired aspen wood shelf posts
Add a touch of cozy appeal and enhance your farmhouse-inspired home with this large wooden 5-tier standing shelf rack. The combination of durable aspen wood and MDF wood construction, along with its rectangular free-standing design, makes it a versatile and stylish storage solution. The matte white and distressed brown wood finish provides a classic look. Boasting a towering 5-tier design, this shelving unit offers ample space for books, storage baskets, tabletop sculptures, and accent candles. Measuring 47L x 15W x 64H inches and weighing 65.42 lbs, this shelf rack is suitable for indoor use only.
Designer Advice:
Keep the maximum weight limit of 40 lbs in mind when deciding what items to display on each shelf. Wipe clean with a dry cloth to maintain the unit's attractive farmhouse-style appearance.
Solid Wood Home Office Bookcase
$765 $1276
Solid Wood Home Office Bookcase
Birch Lane™
$765 $1276
Perfect For: Enhancing your stylish home office or living space
What We Like: Eye-catching geometric cutout details
Upgrade your home office with this solid wood bookcase, featuring canted corners, bead molding, and eye-catching geometric cutout details. Its five shelves offer ample room to showcase your trinkets, heirloom china, or an impressive book collection. This versatile piece can effortlessly elevate any room's aesthetic while providing a practical storage solution that keeps your belongings tidy and within reach.
Designer Advice:
To bring the most style to your space, consider arranging your books and decorative items in a visually balanced manner, using bookends or small plants for an added touch of elegance and personal flair.
Leaning Pier Bookcase with Graduated Shelves
$399.99 $1216
Leaning Pier Bookcase with Graduated Shelves
Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse®
$399.99 $1216
Perfect For: Showcasing your book collection and decorative items
What We Like: The unique leaning design and turned bun feet
Crafted with poplar solids and white oak veneers, this leaning pier bookcase features a Wire-Brushed Dusty Taupe finish, giving it a stylish and distinctively different appearance. The five fixed graduated shelves provide ample space for displaying books, accessories, and other cherished items. The turned bun feet not only anchor the leaning design but also add a touch of traditional craftsmanship to this modern piece, making it an ideal choice for any living room or home office.
Designer Advice:
Place the leaning pier bookcase beside a cozy reading nook, and accentuate the graduated shelves with decorative bookends, potted plants, and framed artwork for a personalized and inviting space.
Short and rustic French bookcase
$303.99 $325.99
Short and rustic French bookcase
Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse®
$303.99 $325.99
Perfect For: Rustic country decors
What We Like: Distressed look
This stylish distressed white shelf is made of sturdy wood and features natural Fir wood accents. It has rustic design and neutral aged white and natural wood contrasting colors. Measuring 32” high and 35” wide, it provides ample space for displaying decorative items or storing books and other essentials. With three spacious shelves, this piece is as functional as it is beautiful. Being a mix of French country charm and rustic styles, it can add character and charm to any room in your home.
Designer Advice:
The light color of the wood will pair well with a variety of color schemes, making it a great addition to any home or office. It's perfect for creating a cozy atmosphere in a living room or adding a useful storage option to a bathroom, bedroom, or study.
What Users Say:
It was what we were looking for and it fit nicely in the place that we intended for it to be placed.
Large and rustic French style bookcase
$305.99 $560
Large and rustic French style bookcase
Kelly Clarkson Home
$305.99 $560
Perfect For: Adding country charm
What We Like: Stylish weathered look
This lovely shelving unit features a heavily distressed white wood finish and spindle sides. It has an open design and five spacious shelves. Mesh shelf surfaces add a unique touch and help keep the space bright and airy. With a height of 55” and a width of 30”, this shelf offers plenty of storage without taking up too much floor space.
Designer Advice:
This distressed white wood shelving unit is perfect for adding a rustic touch to any room. It is versatile and can be used to display your favorite decorative pieces, books, or small plants. The open design of the shelves allows for easy access to your items and makes it a great storage solution for any home or office space. Pair it with other wooden furniture and natural accents to create a bright and inviting atmosphere.
What Users Say:
It’s perfect for what I need it for and I love that you don’t have to use all the shelves so you can make it kind of customized in height.
Open-Top Library Bookcase
$1049.99 $1605
Open-Top Library Bookcase
One Allium Way®
$1049.99 $1605
Perfect For: Creating a dream library wall in your living space
What We Like: The weathered vintage alabaster finish and architectural details
Elevate your home's storage and display capabilities with this open-top library bookcase. The Provence-inspired design boasts a weathered vintage alabaster finish, making a statement with its fretwork, scrollwork, and architectural detailing. This elegant piece helps you showcase your favorites, from collectibles to books and more, within its updated traditional styling. Bring character and charm to your living space with this classic yet functional bookcase.
Designer Advice:
Pair this open-top library bookcase with a complementing color scheme and vintage-inspired decor. Add decorative elements like a tall, slender floor lamp and a plush area rug to create a cozy reading nook.
Tall Slim Corner Country Shelf
$779.99 $915
Tall Slim Corner Country Shelf
One Allium Way®
$779.99 $915
Use an alabaster corner cabinet in a traditional style with a vintage distressed paint job to display items without taking up all your space. Six tiers of shelves lit by an LED bulb framed by a curved border add extra charm.
Charming Classic Farmhouse Cabinet
$1449.99 $1836
Charming Classic Farmhouse Cabinet
Birch Lane™
$1449.99 $1836
This classic cabinet features traditional straight lines with three adjustable shelves at the top and double doors towards the bottom that gives you private storage. A scored, distressed white finish gives the poplar and rubberwood cabinets an authentic, aged farmhouse feel.
Space-Saving Stair Shelf with Five Fixed Shelves
Space-Saving Stair Shelf with Five Fixed Shelves
Sand & Stable™
Perfect For: Small living areas in need of stylish storage and organization
What We Like: The slim profile and versatile display options
This charming stair shelf features a compact 25-inch-wide and 14-inch-deep profile, perfect for small space living. Its five fixed shelves are ideal for displaying books, framed photos, planters, and other decorative accessories, adding both function and style to your home. Constructed of MDF, particle board, and printed veneer, the shelf sports a walnut leg color, and is effortless to clean. The 1-year limited warranty from the manufacturer provides added peace of mind.
Designer Advice:
To make the most of this space-saving stair shelf, arrange your items with a mix of large and small objects, creating visual interest and balance. Don't forget to leave some empty space for an uncluttered look.
Farmhouse-Chic Ladder Bookshelf with Chicken Wire
Farmhouse-Chic Ladder Bookshelf with Chicken Wire
Rosalind Wheeler
Perfect For: Enhancing living room or dining room spaces with a French country charm
What We Like: The mixed-media appeal combining slatted shelves and chicken wire
Welcome a touch of farmhouse-chic style into your home with this ladder bookshelf featuring engineered wood and chicken wire construction. The four fixed, progressively larger slatted wood shelves ensure ample display space for both your tiny succulents and oversized art books. Accentuated by four finials and a scrolling floral detail, this pale gray piece instantly elevates the ambiance of your living room or dining room with a traditional yet cozy French country vibe.
Designer Advice:
For a harmonious look, accessorize the shelves with rustic or vintage décor pieces like wicker baskets, distressed picture frames, and antique kitchenware.
Reclaimed Pine Vitrine with Glass Doors
Reclaimed Pine Vitrine with Glass Doors
One Allium Way®
Perfect For: Displaying decorative items or storing essentials in any room
What We Like: The charming rustic touch and intricate panel design
This beautifully hand-crafted vitrine is made from reclaimed solid pine, offering a touch of rustic charm to your space. It features an off-white, lightly distressed painted finish accented with natural pine elements. The two long doors have intricate glass panes above and unique panels below, making it both attractive and functional. With four non-adjustable shelves and fully functioning rustic gray hardware, this vitrine adds character whilst providing ample storage. As it is made from reclaimed wood, please note that slight imperfections are quite natural, and a touch-up kit is available upon request.
Designer Advice:
To complete the charming rustic look, pair this vitrine with other distressed or reclaimed wood furniture and add soft, cozy textiles. Use it to display your most cherished decorative items or safely store your essentials.
Etagère with Open Shelves and Drawers
Etagère with Open Shelves and Drawers
Ophelia & Co.
Perfect For: Enhancing storage and display in any living space
What We Like: The combination of open shelves and drawers
This elegant etagère features three open shelves and three drawers, providing ample space to showcase your favorite collectibles, books, or decorative items. The pale blue-gray water-based finish, enhanced with creamy white accents and a burnished brass oval-shaped hardware, adds a touch of sophistication and charm to any room. Part of the Bayles collection, this versatile piece measures 70.88 inches in height, 15.75 inches in length, and 23.5 inches in width, making it an ideal addition to living rooms, bedrooms, or home offices.
Designer Advice:
Consider pairing this etagère with other furniture pieces from the Bayles collection for a cohesive look, and use a mix of decorative baskets or storage bins to keep smaller items organized on the open shelves.
Natural looking French provincial bookcase
Natural looking French provincial bookcase
Bungalow Rose
Perfect For: Living rooms
What We Like: Natural wood veneer
This bookcase is crafted from high-quality solid and manufactured wood with a brushed natural finish, making it durable and stylish. With multiple spacious shelves, you’ll find ample storage space for your books, decorative items, and collectibles. The bookcase stands 72” tall and has a sturdy construction, with each shelf able to hold up to 30 pounds. This shelf is perfect for both small and large spaces, and its natural color and French country design allows it to complement a variety of decor styles in your living room, office, den, or other spaces.
Designer Advice:
This bookcase adds a touch of warmth and beautiful style to any room or home office. Its brushed wood finish makes it a versatile piece that can complement a range of decor styles from rustic to contemporary. Pair it with leather furniture to compliment the natural brown and tan tones of the wood.
What Users Say:
High quality bookcase which I put assembled in less than 1 hour. It is extremely solid, not flimsy. I recommend it if you wish to purchase a high quality bookcase.
Quatrefoil Two-Shelf Bookcase
Quatrefoil Two-Shelf Bookcase
Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse®
Perfect For: Adding elegance and storage to your office or living room
What We Like: The open quatrefoil design and timeless appeal
This classic bookcase features open quatrefoil sides, two shelves, and an open back, giving it an heirloom quality that adds sophistication to any space. The two spacious shelves are perfect for displaying books, decorative items, or even framed photos. Its timeless design ensures that it will complement a wide array of interior styles, making it a versatile addition to your office or living room.
Designer Advice:
To enhance its elegance, style the bookcase with monochromatic decor and pair it with a cozy reading chair and a chic floor lamp for the perfect reading nook.
Large Rustic Round Top
Large Rustic Round Top
One Allium Way®
For character and plenty of storage, go with a tall, wide french country bookcase with intricately carved details. This piece has a bonnet top that forms a center crest above recessed paneled sides and Corinthian carved fluted pilasters in a glazed, distressed, cracked finish.
Designer Advice:
French country bookcases are popular because they have intricate design details in various styles. For example, you can choose tall or short cabinets, wide or thin. And you can enjoy details like intricate carvings and moldings, distressed and cracked paint finishes, and curved or arched lines.
Elevated Slender Country Vintage Bookcase
Elevated Slender Country Vintage Bookcase
Kelly Clarkson Home
Smaller French Country bookcases are versatile pieces used for looks and storage. This slender freestanding bookshelf has five adjustable shelves that add visual appeal from the cabriole feet and arched crown molding in two colors.
Designer Advice:
When you’re tight on space, you can still enjoy the beauty and functionality of french bookcases. Look for height instead of width features to give you the desired storage. You can get more shelves without compromising your available floor space when you go with a higher cabinet.
Double Glass Front Doored Curved Cabinetry
Double Glass Front Doored Curved Cabinetry
Kelly Clarkson Home
This traditional vintage cabinet with five adjustable shelves gives an updated french book case. Two doors with glass-paned panels allow you to view the contents inside, while the arched crown molding and cabriole feet add touches of old-school in two finishes.
Designer Advice:
Bookcases with glass front doors give you a modern approach while giving you the benefit of seeing the contents inside the shelf. Cabinets with doors also help keep the items you keep stored in the cabinet free of dust and dirt and safe from being knocked over or broken.
Three Column Massive Case
Three Column Massive Case
One Allium Way®
This elegant french provincial bookcase has a curving concave and convex front. The trendy gray mahogany finish is distressed and glazed for a worn look. Six shelves per row provide lots of storage with a built-in light to illuminate items.
Ornate Open and Closed Storage
Ornate Open and Closed Storage
Brilliant Life
A combined french style bookshelf can offer open storage in the form of shelves and closed private storage from doors and drawers. This antique white french style bookcase with raised floral scroll molding sits on cabriole legs for sophisticated gracefulness.
Rustic Minimalistic French Country
Rustic Minimalistic French Country
One Allium Way®
This tall minimalistic, rustic french bookcase is free of decorative frills and ornamentation typical of french country shelves. Instead, there’s a curved top border, four deep shelves, and two drawers at the bottom.
Short Rustic Reclaimed Farm Feel
Short Rustic Reclaimed Farm Feel
One Allium Way®
For petite french country bookcases, go wide and short, like this bleached reclaimed wood pine bookcase. Charming characteristics like knots, imperfections, and nail holes add rustic elements, while the off-white interior splits into two non-adjustable outer and adjustable middle shelving.
Buying Guide
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French country bookcases are items of furniture which can bring instant character and charm to your kitchen or dining room. Ideally suited to these rooms, they are available in a range of colors and various styles to suit each home. Regardless of how much storage space you need, there is bound to be something that suits you. Here are some of the main deigns which you will find when shopping for country bookcases.
Large three-section French country bookcase
This style has three sections – two matching ones on either side of a larger unit. This is connected to form a large bookcase which will take up almost one full wall, depending on the size of your room. It is approximately 10-12 feet in length, and there are normally five shelves on each of the units on either side, and a mixture of drawers, cupboards and shelves on the middle and largest unit. A matching ladder may come with the unit to enable you to reach the very top shelf. The tallest part of the unit will be almost the size height as the ceiling, and stands around seven to eight feet tall. Often painted with a light color such as white to reflect the French country feel, this natural yet elegant unit is ideal for many homes.
Simple bookcase design with antique finish
With a curved edge along the bottom and one over the top too, the natural wooden planks within the bookcase are contrasted with a finished cream wooden frame. Along the very top of the unit is a wooden shelf which can be used to store books, ornaments and candles if you wish. There are three deep shelves, and the unit stands at around four to five feet tall. You can keep books on the French country case if you wish, or you can use it to store other items, such as kitchen accessories, baskets and ornaments.
French country bookcase with glass doors
Somewhat resembling a French curio cabinet with a glass door, this style of bookcase is traditional and sophisticated. You can keep your books stored safely behind the glass doors, which is ideal if you don't want them to come into contact with other items or you just prefer to keep your items behind closed doors. Since the doors are glass, you can easily view the books before opening the doors. The frame of the bookcase is teak or hardwood, and the detail along the bottom is traditional of old French country furniture.
Curved French country bookcase
Depending on the shape of the room that you intend to place the French country bookcase in, the curved design might be a good solution. Not only does this enable you to have more space, which is ideal for those with many books, but it also fits into the wall without having to take the form of a separate unit. Built into the wall, there are often features such as spinning shelves and reversible sections, and gold details over the top and down the sides are often seen.
