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Decorative books

Decorative books by color.

Eight palettes sorted by spine color, plus a vintage-look mix. Choose a five-book stack, one foot or two feet of books. Free shipping in the continental U.S. and 90-day returns.

Not sure which colors? Take the 1-minute palette quiz →

Representative photo. Your books will match the color palette shown. Every lot is real hardcover books in good used condition.

A mixed palette

The Vintage-Look collection.

Muted tobacco, faded green, dusty blue and deep red side by side, for a shelf that looks collected over years.

Formats

Stack, one foot or two feet.

Formats and prices
FormatWhat you getPrice
Shelf stack5 books, about 6–9 in. when stacked flat$39.99
1 footAbout 12 in. of shelf, usually 10–12 books$69.99
2 feetAbout 24 in. of shelf, usually 20–24 books$129.99

Prices for most palettes. Sea Glass is $42.99 / $74.99 / $139.99. Free shipping is included in every price; tax is added at checkout where it applies.

Not sure how much you need? Measure your shelves →

Why shop with us

  • Free shippingContinental U.S. & D.C., included in every price.
  • 90-day returnsNo restocking fee. Buyer pays return shipping.
  • Real hardcoversSorted by spine color. Good used condition.
  • TrackingEmailed on every order. Secure Stripe checkout.

Compare

Compare palettes side by side

Every price includes free shipping to the continental U.S. Not sure how much you need? Use the size helper.

PaletteColorsThe lookStack (5)1 ft2 ft
DunesCream & IvorySoft, sandy neutrals that make any shelf look calm and finished.$39.99$69.99$129.99
DriftwoodTan & Soft BrownWarm, weathered neutrals with the patina of well-loved cloth bindings.$39.99$69.99$129.99
TidewaterNavy & BlueDeep harbor blues with a crisp, nautical edge.$39.99$69.99$129.99
Sea GlassAqua & Soft Blue-GreenWashed aqua and soft blue-green, like glass worn smooth by the tide.$42.99$74.99$139.99
First Day of SpringGreenFresh, leafy greens from sage to moss.$39.99$69.99$129.99
StormBlack & CharcoalMoody, graphic darks for modern and dramatic shelves.$39.99$69.99$129.99
Autumn OakBurgundy, Rust & Deep BrownRich, warm library tones for a cozy, collected look.$39.99$69.99$129.99
SandbridgeNavy & CreamA ready-made navy-and-cream mix, the classic coastal pairing.$39.99$69.99$129.99
Vintage-LookMuted mixed colorsA collected, storied mix of muted spines for mantels, studies and events.——$64.99

Before you buy

How many books are in a foot?

About 10 to 12 books per foot and about 20 to 24 in two feet, depending on thickness. A shelf stack is 5 books.

Will my books look exactly like the photo?

No. The photos on this site are representative. Your books will match the color palette shown for the lot you choose, and titles vary.

Where do you ship?

Shipping is free and included in every price. We ship to the continental U.S. and D.C. only. We can’t ship to Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, APO/FPO or international addresses. You’ll get an email with tracking when your order ships.

Can I return my books?

Yes. 90-day returns: the buyer pays return shipping, there’s no restocking fee, and sales tax is refunded along with the purchase price. Email info@riverbirchbooks.com to start a return.