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The Library

Traditional Decorating Guide
Books - whether you like to read them or just collect them, the library look is a sought after style for many homes and not just for mansions. The availability of trompe l'oeil book case murals (as show on the right), furniture, lamps, and home accent pieces allow you to create the look without a library of actual books. Don't forget to add some of the traditional accent pieces likes globes, leather chairs, and vintage art objects to complete your den or office library.


Library Table & Chair Set from Charles Keath

Did You Know - The first known bookshelves were noted in the diaries of Samuel Pepys in 1666 during the Restoration Period (1660 - 1714) - For the history of bookshelves and other things check out the book The Evolution of Useful Things by Henry Petroski


wallpaper from www.wallpaperstore.com
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Other Suggestions:

Library Chest Bookends
from Smithsonian Store

Book Chest End Table
from Home Decorators

Scales of Justice Sculpture and Bookends from Smithsonian Store

Ceramic Book Pot
from Home Decorators

Ceramic Vase Lamp
from Home Decorators

Desk Globe
from Smithsonian Store

Library Shelf Filing cabinet
from Home Decorators

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