Shelf Life

Maybe you received a pile of books for Christmas (lucky!) or you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to read more. Either way, these helpful accessories that we adore will keep your bookshelf stylish and organized.

Row One (left to right)
-These mystifying magnetic arrow bookends will keep guests guessing.
-The end is always near with this simple statement bookend.
-Flat metal bookends lend a helping hand on your bookshelf.

Row Two (left to right)
-James the bookend is always ready to step in and push back on your growing collection of volumes.
-There’s no more classic or iconic symbol of the New York library than the elegant lion sculptures flanking the steps. Lend a little of that gravitas to your own library with marble bookend replicas.
-“C” may be for cookie, but “B” is for book, and that’s good enough for me.

Row Three (left to right)
-Need a little more organization for your voluminous collection? Try these index-tabbed bookends for the ultimate in efficiency.
-All of the leather animals from this bookend collection are super cute, but we would especially love this brown bull bracing against a stack of books on our shelves.
-Stack a few of your favorite DIY volumes between these vice-grip bookends for an industrial look.

Design Resource: Image Library

Looking for an inexpensive way to add vintage-style artwork to your home? Look no further than the Library of Congress’s extensive catalog of photos, illustrations, architectural renderings, and more. The Library of Congress website hosts a staggering collection of image archives, many of which are in the public domain and available for download. Check out a few of our favorites.

WPA Posters
This set of posters from the WPA showcases the best in vintage design and midcentury whimsy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Architecture, Design & Engineering Drawings
These lovely elevation renderings of cupolas come from the Architecture Design and Engineering Drawings collection. In this set you can also find renderings of public buildings, monuments, and other interesting structures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Popular Graphic Arts
The Popular Graphic Arts collection contains illustrations of historical, graphic, or documentary importance, and covers a wide variety of subjects from fashion to politics.

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