Wooden Book Shelf with Glass Door
Wooden bookshelves with glass doors are a popular choice of decor for storing books and other decor items that you like to display. The translucence of the glass allows you to see into the shelf without hav
Naturalistic Push Door Basic Bamboo Bookshelf
$86.02 $219.99
Naturalistic Push Door Basic Bamboo Bookshelf
MoNiBloom
$86.02 $219.99
This understated, minimalistic bookcase with glass doors can blend into the background of any design theme. The rich earthy tones of this bamboo wood cabinet complement the versatile look from four push-in glass doors with minimalistic round metal knobs.
Designer Advice:
A bookshelf with doors that lift rather than open out can give you a unique look that can turn heads. It’s the perfect way to jazz up a bookshelf that’s simple and unadorned to give your space a touch of decoration.
MDF book cabinet with glass doors
$179.99 $299
MDF book cabinet with glass doors
Alcott Hill®
$179.99 $299
Perfect For: A small apartment
What We Like: It’s really easy to assemble
Create your own personal library with this manufactured wood bookshelf with tempered glass doors and a clean silhouette that lends itself well to contemporary spaces. It measures 53.25'' H X 29.56'' W X 15.63'' D with four deep shelves that’ll keep your books and decorative objects beautifully organized.
Designer Advice:
This is the type of bookshelf that you shouldn't limit to just books. Consider mixing it up by incorporating different types of objects, such as framed photos or artwork, small plants, or decorative boxes. This will add visual interest to the space and make your bookshelf feel more curated.
What Users Say:
This bookcase was perfect for my combined living & dining area. I love to display my family pictures & needed a larger area to display them. It made a great place to show case them. The color was a perfect match to my dining room furniture.
Sleek book shelves with glass doors
$299.99 $697.5
Sleek book shelves with glass doors
Latitude Run®
$299.99 $697.5
Perfect For: A modern living room with neutral accents
What we like: It has clean lines and a neutral finish
Crafted from micro density particleboard with two frosted glass doors, this book shelf is supported by four block feet. It features five shelves and one drawer with a single bar pull and overall dimensions of 71.85'' H X 27.56'' W X 13.98'' D.
Designer Advice:
This bookcase is not only functional but can also serve as a statement piece in any room. Make the most of the frosted glass display by organizing your books and objects by color or theme to create a cohesive and visually appealing look. It’s perfect for a modern room with sleek decor and geometric shapes.
What Users Say:
Love this bookcase. The frosted glass and bottom drawer are great touches. Plenty of space for all my books!
Solid wood bookshelf with glass doors
Solid wood bookshelf with glass doors
Three Posts™
Perfect For: A modern living room with neutral accents
What We Like: The 11” tall shelves are perfect for different sized books and tall vases
Made from solid pinewood with a warm wood grain finish, this bookshelf features two doors with clear glass panels that offer a sneak peak into four spacious shelves. Just below that are two drawers with plenty of space for chargers, remote controls and extra cables.
Designer Advice:
This large bookcase is a great way to fill a bare wall or create a focal point in a room. It can also serve as a room divider if you have an open floor plan. To maximize its impact, consider placing it in a prominent area of the room and complement it with other decor elements that tie into the overall aesthetic of the space. Add some LED lighting to highlight your decorative objects and create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
What Users Say:
Storage for days! Comes fully assembled and very well packaged. Looks beautiful in our dining room and holds all our glassware and liquors!
Glass Doored Classic Country Bookshelf
Glass Doored Classic Country Bookshelf
Birch Lane™
These large bookshelves with glass doors provide plenty of storage for your books and decor in a classic country wood cabinet design in a naturally varying French Gray or Oak finish. And two glass-paned, wood-framed sliding doors protect items placed on the three inner shelves.
LED lit Iron and Oak Glass Lined Bookshelf
LED lit Iron and Oak Glass Lined Bookshelf
This stylish bookshelf comes with a modern look and features. The wooden bookcase with glass doors has a neutral light oak wood finish with an iron overlay around the glass doors and panes. Two slender oval handles allow access to the top-over-bottom doors protecting adjustable glass shelves and a touch-button activated LED light for a lit display.
Mid Century Modern Two Toned with Dual Doors
Mid Century Modern Two Toned with Dual Doors
Corrigan Studio®
For a mid-century modern cabinet design that will give you a timelessly neutral look, you can’t go wrong with this three-shelf wooden book shelf with glass door. The two-tone palette of rich wood sides and darker-painted glass double doors go with anything. And the slender triangular legs give you a show worth your money.
Rustic Reclaimed Barnwood Bookshelf
Rustic Reclaimed Barnwood Bookshelf
This reclaimed pine wood book shelf with glass door design features three shelves to store books, pictures, awards, or other knickknacks. The neutral wood finish has varying tones of gray and brown, and the clean lines suit any style.
Traditional Double Glass Door and Drawer Bookshelf
Traditional Double Glass Door and Drawer Bookshelf
You can use this ornate farmhouse bookshelf to give your space a serious personality and appeal. Two large open glass-paned doors provide you with access to three adjustable shelves. Below, there are two lockable file drawers for private storage. You even get a built-in LED accent light for easy book browsing.
Designer Advice:
Picking a combo book shelf with a glass door design gives you more versatility in storage. You get open shelving for your books, while you can keep private files and items secure under a lock. And with LED lighting, you can create a cozy ambiance for reading or admiring your books.
Split Design Triple Doored and Open Shelved
Split Design Triple Doored and Open Shelved
Jill Zarin
This bookshelf - in four color choices - features three glass doors on the bottom compartments, each two-shelf section. Above the doors, there’s an open shelf. And up top, you can store more books or decor, plus lift the lid for storing small items. It can even double as a wine bar, complete with a wine glass rack.
Classic White Glass Paned Bookshelf with Doors
Classic White Glass Paned Bookshelf with Doors
Wade Logan®
We love the look of this glass surround wooden book shelf with glass doors. Thanks to glass-paned sides and doors, you can get an all-around view of the inner contents on four shelves. In addition, four doors allow you to access the top or bottom compartment for easy organization.
Designer Advice:
Choosing book shelves with glass doors and glass sides is a fantastic way to display a prized book collection. You can use decorative bookends to keep your books in neat rows. Or you can set your books up to show off their original covers or a signed autograph. No matter which way you’re looking at the bookshelf, you can see everything inside at once.
Chic X Patterened Small Bookcase
Chic X Patterened Small Bookcase
Sand & Stable™
This rustic-chic small book shelf with a glass door comes in four natural finishes for a touch of modern elegance. Two doors open to access two inner shelves. And a simple X-pattern wood cross-frame adds a touch of style, while two slender tubed handles in a gold sheen add glam. Up top, you can add more books or display decor pieces.
Buying Guide
Chloe is a highly-regarded expert in all things vintage and antique. She’s excited to share her vast knowledge with readers and clients wishing to infuse their homes with a mixture of old-time warmth and modern comfort. In addition to her design work, Chloe regularly volunteers at her local community center, teaching DIY projects to adults and kids.
Bookcases leave little protection from dust and dirt. Wooden bookcases with glass doors that were popular in the early 20th century are returning with a passion. Collectors of books, art and paraphernalia are finding that there was good purpose to this style.
Options of low cabinets with bottom knobs to grand wall length open and closed glass doors are finding their way into modern homes. Regardless of the decor, warm wood with protective glass gives a high-end presence to any room.
A wide selection of wood and quality glass make a distinct impact on libraries, living rooms and home offices. Here are a few ideas for finding the right bookcase model for your areas.
- Oak - A hardwood, like oak, shows structural soundness for a bookcase. Stained to a golden brown and cast with burl inlays, a traditional Chippendale presence is achieved. Quality glass inserts protect contents while showing off prized possessions. Barrister styles are also popular in oak hardwood and are available in different wood shades.
- Pine - Solid pine is a good wood for creating imperfections for adding character to bookcases. Very accepting to paint and stains, large stand alone units, made of pine, often feature 4-pane wood inserts against quality glass.
- Reclaimed Wood - Reclaimed pine that is scarred and painted in distressed gray shows how transitional decor can make good use from recyclables and still have charm. A glass front with slim wood panels adds even more emphasis on a natural look.
- Traditional - Stately cherry wood finish and strong silhouettes of the classic design always make these wooden bookcases with glass doors an eye-stopper. Supporting a tease as to what lies beyond the glass facade, it is a must in a library or den.
- Contemporary - A straight design with no fuss is relative of contemporary form. A pair of plain 4-panel glass doors may rest against a base of white and outlined with a golden oak top. Natural wood with a light finish is also a nice touch to contemporary styling.
- Modern - While glass-fronted bookcases are not thought of in the world of modern design, they can fit nicely when a modular unit that has long ridged glass panel doors is used. Usually standing tall at 5' or more, they blend well with home offices.
- Rustic/Country - Reclaimed pine adds a touch of elegance to rustic or country decors with glass doors that offer a peak of collectibles. This look can be used for rustic industrial as well.
Even though doors prevent dust from getting directly on books and items, the inside wood or glass shelving should be dusted on a monthly basis. Keep the exterior glass clean and shining with a vinegar and water solution or glass cleaner and lint-free cloth. Wood should be dry dusted with a microfiber cloth and lightly oiled monthly.
