11 best bookcases for displaying your favourite reads

With its warm tones and smooth, curved lines, it's safe to say we've fallen for the artisanal craftmanship of this rattan bookcase. Place it in your living room, bedroom or hallway to add some vintage flair.

A firm favourite of ours, this fabulous Urban Outfitters bookcase has an arched top and a backless design to keep the wall space behind on display – perfect for exposed brick walls or murals.

You can't beat classic design, and this bookcase is a case in point. Traditional and timeless, it has five spacious shelves and a natural oak top. We're particularly fond of the muted grey painted finish.

From the natural acacia wood grain to the Art Deco graphic pattern, this contemporary Norrebro bookcase falls, head first, into our must-have list. With eight compartments, you'll never run out of space to showcase books and accessories.

We love a good ladder shelf, and this stylish wooden number from Wayfair is no exception. It features five spacious shelves and is completely freestanding, meaning you can easily transport it from room to room when you fancy a switch up.

A compact option, this Oliver Bonas bookcase boasts a luxe polished finish with a wave silhouette to add some opulence to your living space. At 35cm deep, it's slim enough to fit into even the smallest of spaces.

This sleek metal bookcase is one of the largest in our edit. At over a metre wide, it's a must-have for bigger living areas. Need even more book storage? It's also available in a short version.

Here's something a little quirky. The branched tree design lends a slightly retro feel, while the compact size makes it ideal for even the smallest of spaces.

Made from solid pine, this two-drawer bookcase has a lovely natural finish. It comes with four large shelving areas, two of which can be adjusted, and two large drawers with black finished handles. Very grand, if we do say so ourselves.