Set of 13 Sven Uppslagsbok Leather-Bound Books

Warm, handsome, and wonderfully cohesive, this collection of thirteen antique volumes of Svensk Uppslagsbok (Swedish Encyclopedia) brings the quiet gravitas of a European library to any space. Each book is bound in rich cognac and chestnut leather with raised bands and fine gold rules along the spine. The title is stamped in gold above a contents label, such as Exlibris-Fonolit, Högbo-Johansen, Kimono-Kruciferer, and Björklund-Bronsträd, and a charming gold emblem of a globe, quill, and gear sits near the base of every spine. The volume number appears at the foot.

The leather has a lovely variation in tone, from deep russet to golden tan, with soft mottling, subtle scuffs, and a time-worn patina that gives the set a collected, lived-in character. Line them up across a long shelf for instant presence, stack them on a console or coffee table, or use them as a base for styling a lamp, vase, or candlesticks. Their uniform, saturated color pairs beautifully with brass, wood, and both traditional and contemporary interiors, and a run this size makes a dramatic statement in a library, study, or built-in bookcase.

11"H x 7.75"W each