Books & Reading Accessories

Books & Reading Accessories  

For Bibliophiles, Bookworms & Lovers of Well-Styled Shelves
We’ll be honest: we didn’t quite set out to create a whole category dedicated to books and reading accessories. But sometimes, the universe (or at least, a very old book with a gorgeous cover) has other plans and Baukje simply loves books!

So here it is: a collection for book lovers, design dreamers, arts & craft lovers and anyone who enjoys hiding secrets inside a hollowed-out antique “faux” book.

Not Just for Reading
This category is part curiosity cabinet, part future library. It includes everything from antique reading stands (perfect for sheet music or your most treasured cookbooks) to grand old choir books like our Roman Antiphonaire, a dramatic, oversized tome full of song and history. It’s the kind of book that begs to be left open on display—ideally under candlelight, Gregorian chants optional.

And then there are the wooden books. Yes, books made entirely of wood. Empty inside, but in the best possible way. These clever creations make brilliant hiding spots—for jewelry, secret notes, or that one chocolate bar you don’t want to share. They’re also pretty convincing, so unless someone’s unusually curious, your stash is safe.

Looking Ahead…
One day, we’d love to stock this category with our favorite books on antiques, interiors, and the crafts we admire. The kind of books you leave lying around because they’re as beautiful as they are inspiring. Think: oversized pages, gorgeous type, and images that make you want to rearrange your entire living room.

But until then, this section remains a celebration of everything book-adjacent—objects that enhance the joy of reading, or at least make it look good on a shelf.

The Takeaway
Whether you're a devout book lover, a design aficionado, or someone who just wants a really good place to hide their TV remote, our Books & Reading Accessories section offers charm, wit, and a quiet sense of wonder.

Dive in. We can’t promise you’ll find Shakespeare, but you will find style.  

And maybe the perfect prop for your very own home library.

And when our “Book Club, But Make It Antiques” opens, we are sure to let you know!