Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Paul McCobb Planner Group Birch Bookcase on Hairpin Legs, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern bookcase
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid birch, with steel hairpin legs.
Measures: 36"W x...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Ludovico Acerbis storage cabinet late 1960s
Located in bari, IT
Centre piece storage unit in white lacquered wood with red central insert in the style of designer Ludovico Acerbis, produced in the late 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Beech
Heywood Wakefield Compact Bar or Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Wichita, KS
Wonderful smaller Heywood Wakefield cabinet - originally marked as a bookshelf but can be used as a bar or a sideboard in many ways. The fini...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Milo Baighman Style Pair of Chrome and Glass Etageres Mid-Century Modern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of etageres is designed after the style of Milo Baughman, who popularized chrome etageres. This pair has four shelves per piece, all of a gray-black light smoky tint that c...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Original Midcentury Coffee Nest Tables, Cherry Wood, France, 1960s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Original Midcentury Coffee Nest Tables from France.
Source: France
Period: 1960-1969
Material: Solid Cherry Wood, Lacquered Spruce Wood
The top plate is made of solid cherry wood.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Cherry, Spruce
Lane Furniture Oil Drop Lacquer Four Shelf Bookcase / Etagere
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century four-shelf etagere / bookshelf with an oil drop lacquer finish. (LANE FURNITURE)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
FEAL, Bookcase, Teak, Brass, Italy, 1950s
By Feal
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and brass bookcase with cabinet designed and produced by FEAL, Italy, 1950s
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Fine Mid-Century Trumeau Bar Cabinet Attr. to Paolo Buffa, 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Dry bar, walnut, Italy, 1940s
Elegant Italian bar cabinet in walnut and ebonized wood, inside with Mosaic mirrored glass attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1940.
Lower part with two drawers...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Midcentury "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Low China bookcase in oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1958, this piece is made by CM Madsen cabinetmakers Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition. More shelves available.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Teak
Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's.
Wooden (teak veneer) shelves with a black painted metal system.
It is very easy to disassemble.
We work wit...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Bookcase Display Case Cabinet by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Gumps, Johan Tapp
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful Model 2589 Cabinet designed by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture as part of the Far East Collection. This piece features solid walnut construction, adjustable shelves in t...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenza Tambour Doors Hutch Mint
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak credenza Tambour doors hutch mint.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
Midcentury Mahogany Encyclopedia Low Bookcase, 1960s
Located in Germantown, MD
Midcentury mahogany encyclopedia low bookcase, 1960s measuring 25" in width, 11.5" in depth and 28.5" in height.
Fixed shelf. Shelves clearance is 11.5". Shelf depth is 11" or 8" at...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
White Peach Lacquered Chrome Low 1970s Bookshelf Trolley Florence Knoll Style
Located in London, GB
A knee-high, minimal bookshelf – perfect for the study, bedroom, or any room where you want to add a sleek and chic storage solution. This piece cons...
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1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Chrome
2 Mid-Century Modern Geometric Modular Maple Shelving Bookcases Console Etagere
Located in Dayton, OH
A fun set of four "L" shaped modular bookcase units. Finished in Maple, circa 1970s. Each stacks nicely to create a geometric storage system. Can be ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase by Comfort
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Comfort Møbelfabrik
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 35.25″ wide x 17″ deep x 64″ tall
Condition: In excellent original condi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
MCM 2-Piece China Hutch Cabinet Buffet by Heywood Wakefield Contessa Collection
Located in Topeka, KS
Mid-Century Modern 2-piece china hutch, cabinet, or buffet by Heywood Wakefield for the Contessa Collection. Comprised of 2-pieces a top hutch & a bottom buffet in a dark cherrywood, woven wicker basket weave or caned door fronts, brass toned pulls, & slim steel legs. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are nicks on the left side of the buffet edge toward the front. Stiffener has been added underneath buffet as the cabinet had sagged in the middle making doors uneven. Stiffener corrected that issue. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960’s.
In 1959, the Heywood Wakefield “Contessa” slogan was "Wood for warmth and grace ... steel for strength and rigidity." "Furniture of Slender Elegance." And does this China cabinet ever fit that description. The Contessa line features a darker cherrywood, gold or brass toned accents, and slim steel legs. This cabinet has 2 pieces. A bottom buffet that features brass toned pulls that open two sets of double doors. There are three drawers on the right side with a silverware tray in the top drawer. The left side is open storage. The top hutch features two rolling side doors with woven wicker basket weave, or caned, door fronts and three shelves in the center. The whole cabinet stands on slim steel legs and exudes mid-century modern magnificence! This awesome, versatile china cabinet or buffet will look amazing whether you place it in the dining room, living room, study, or the kitchen. It is adaptable enough to blend right in whether your design style leans to Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern, industrial, southwestern, or modern country.
In 1897, two prominent furniture companies, Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Company merged and created Heywood Brothers & Wakefield Company; the name would be shortened to Heywood-Wakefield in 1921. The new company rose to popularity in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s with its solid wood, Art Deco-inspired, mid-century modern furniture. In 1992, South Beach Furniture Company acquired the rights to the Heywood-Wakefield name. After realizing how in demand vintage Heywood Wakefield pieces were, production began on new pieces that remained true to the style, quality, and values of the original company. Today's Heywood-Wakefield is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the name and its famous pieces while incorporating new and contemporary technology which allows new generations to appreciate the classic looks from a classic company.
This is a fabulous piece by Heywood Wakefield’s Contessa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Dark Modern Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Dark Modern Bookcase, crafted from Prima Vera in our Bistre finish, features five tiers, and two concealed storage areas with reeded carved details throughout. The custom-forged hard...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Shelf by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz
Located in München, DE
Beautiful shelf from the 1950s.
Wonderful high-quality workmanship and an absolute favourite.
Flexible in use and sturdily constructed.
Design: Walter Wirz
Manufacturer: Wilhel...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Plywood
Bookcase Claudio Salocchi, Sormani 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Bookcase by Claudio Salocchi, Sormani Italy 1960.
Claudio Salocchi (1934 - 2012) was a highly regarded designer and architect, known for detailed research into furniture layouts.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Oak and black steel wide Severin Bookshelf
Located in PARIS, FR
Shelves veneered with real wood and assembled by hand, frame in CRS steel, hand welded and polished, the Severin Bookshelf stands out with its high end...
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21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Bookcase / Entry Table by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Planner Group, USA, c. 1960
By Paul McCobb
Located in Deland, FL
This one of a kind book shelf is the perfect combination of classic design with a modern twist. Designed by the visionary Paul McCobb and produced by the Planner Group this book shelf has recently undergone a transformative transition from simple bookcase...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Maple
1962, André Wogenscky & Marta Pan
Located in Perpignan, FR
rare armoire crée par André Wogenscky et son épouse Marta Pan. (Voir site web de la fondation)
André Wogenscky et un fidèle collaborateur de Le Corbusier, ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
MCM 1 Piece Kroehler China Hutch Cabinet Glass Shelves Carved Handles
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely Mid-Century Modern one-piece Kroehler china cabinet or hutch with adjustable glass shelves, brass plated sculpted handles and hinges, lig...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Model 795 Bookcase by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
More than just a bookcase but rather a small architectural masterpiece that is the focal point of any space, the Model 795 bookshelf (sometimes called the “Serie 1935” or “Liberia 19...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Midcentury "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Low China bookcase in oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1958, this piece is made by CM Madsen cabinetmakers Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition. More shelves available.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Extra Large Metal Tomado Shelving Wall Unit Dutch Design
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Stunning Sought-After Extra Large Metal Tomado Rack: A Vintage Treasure
Are you in search of a truly remarkable vintage piece to enhance your interior space? Look ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Stunning Pair of Flamed Hardwood Dwarf Waterfall Open Library Bookcases Cupboard
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of circa 1950 Flamed Mahogany dwarf open Library bookcases cupboard bases.
A very good looking and well-made pair,...
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1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
Joaquim Tenreiro Bookshelf, Rosewood Veneers, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern, 1950
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mobile Libreria Anni 50
Located in Milano, IT
Mobile libreria in legno impiallacciato rovere con vetrina ad ante scorrevoli in vetro e nella parte inferiore vano contenitore ad ante scorrevoli e cassetti a vista.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Pair of Vintage Restored Solid Maple Heywood Wakefield Wheat Bookcase Cabinets
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Versatility abounds with this Pair of Heywood Wakefield cabinets. Coffee bar, book case, or entryway console are just a few ideas. As a dry bar, the adjustable / removable shelf will allow you to keep that whiskey collection cozy. Flank your bed for the ultimate nightstand experience. These shallow (11" deep) gems will fit practically anywhere.
Collectors know that it is difficult to find original Heywood in good condition. The fair color wood typically shows all the flaws of half century of use. You’ll be delighted to know that this pair of cabinets has been mostly restored. The Heywood finishes are among the most challenging to replicate. We are pleased to say that we have achieved a a near perfect muted grain and color match to the the original Heywood Wakefield wheat...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Maple
Afra and Tobia Scarpa marble Cisonio Bookcase for Skipper
Located in Houston, TX
Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Cisonio bookcase
Skipper
Italy, 1967
Serpentino and Mondragone marble
Rare bookcase in Serpentino and Mondragone marble designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Marble
Paul Evans Midcentury Chrome Cityscape Wall Shelf Bookshelf
By Paul Evans
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans midcentury Chrome Cityscape Wall Shelf Bookshelf
This bookshelf measures: 37.25 wide x 9.75 deep x 80 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern 1 Piece Walnut Veneer China Hutch Attributed to Garrison Furn
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful mid-century modern 1 piece walnut veneer china hutch, display cabinet, or bookcase Attributed to Garrison Furniture. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vinta...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
High "China" Bookcase by Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
The "China" bookcase in all oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1958, this piece is made by CM Madsen Cabinetmakers Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition. More shelves a...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Adjustable Bookcase in Danish Modern Walnut
Located in Kensington, MD
Stunning Danish Modern bookcase. Fabricated of walnut, the graining and tones of the wood make a gorgeous backdrop to any display. The double bookcase has adjustable beveled shelves ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Perfectly Mid-Sized Adj Shelf Bookcase with Drawer in Manner of Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Kensington, MD
Great bookcase by Paul McCobb wit drawer on top.
Wonderful size with nice storage capacity in a small space.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Birch
Paul Evans, Phill Powell, Unique Wall Hanging Cabinet, 1960s
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Unique wall - hung cabinet, collaboration between two great American studio artists - Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd Powell.
Upper part showcases Evan's brutalist torch-cutting, welding and enameling technics, and the lower, Powell's wood gilding, resulting in a harmonious creation that would be a center piece in any elegant home.
The white lacquered shelves...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Italian Bookcase by Franco Poli, 1970s
By Franco Poli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Franco Poli's 1970s Italian bookcase is a sleek and minimalist design that exudes elegance and functionality. Crafted with high-quality materia...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Large Modular Wood Bookcase, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Large modular bookcase composed by movable black painted shelves and wood uprights with brass feet. More uprights and shelves available.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Danish Modern Tall White Oak Bookcase with Lower 6 Drawer Dresser
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury danish modern tall light white oak bookcase with lower 6 drawer dresser. Great tall narrow Wall unit bookcase with Lower dresser. Lower s...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Heywood Wakefield Wheat Finish Bookcase Media Cabinet Dry Bar on Hairpin Legs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Our shop elevated (literally) this Incredibly versatile Heywood Wakefield display hutch bar with a sleek set of 12" metal hairpin legs. Instead of using only screws, we opted to inst...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Stainless Steel
Feal, Wall-Mounted Shelves or Bookcase, Brass, Metal, Wood, Italy, 1950s
By Feal
Located in High Point, NC
A wall-mounted bookcase designed and produced by FEAL, Italy, 1950s. Produced in brass, lacquered metal, and wood.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Modernist Tubular Black Metal Shelving Etagere with Tinted Glass, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modernist Tubular black metal shelving units/Etagere with tinted glass - pair
Vintage Modernist Smoked Glass and Tubular Chrome Étagère...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Modern Stainless Steel and Glass Bookshelf Etagere
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Italian étagère features a solid construction of brushed stainless steel with five glass shelves for display. Striking modern bookshelf for home or shop storage and display. Ple...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique Corner Bookcase or Bookshelf US Import
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique Corner Bookcase or Bookshelf US Import
Dimensions. 14 W ; 10 1/2 D ; 30 H.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Ebonized Oak Bookcase by Johannes Sorth, circa 1965
Located in Shippensburg, PA
EBONIZED OAK BOOKCASE BY JOHANNES SORTH FOR NEXO MØBELFABRIK
Unmarked, a known design serial marked to the reverse "No. 332 59" and dated 26 Nov...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Vintage Showcase Exotic Wood, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Cabinet with hinged doors in smoked glass and exotic wood veneer, chromed aluminium band.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Modern Ebonized Oak Bookcase by Johannes Sorth
Located in Shippensburg, PA
EBONIZED OAK BOOKCASE BY JOHANNES SORTH FOR NEXO MØBELFABRIK
Unmarked, a known design serial marked "No. 332 95"
Item # 304GUY27P-1
A sleek an...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Pair of Rosewood Bookcases by Lyby Møbler
By Lyby Mobler
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Lyby Møbler
Era: 1960s
Materials: Rosewood
Measurements: 35.5? wide x 17? deep x 63? tall
Condition: In excellent original con...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf system for GUBI in black ash.
The Démon Shelf, or the Biblio-Démon in Matégot’s original 1954 sketches, was part of a “plan d’execution de la bibliothèque," or his ideal model of an interior home library and study...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Vintage Bookcase Oak Veneer, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Bookcase unit with sliding glass doors and storage compartment with sliding doors in oak veneered wood.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Oak and black steel Severing Bookshelf
Located in PARIS, FR
Shelves veneered with real wood and assembled by hand, frame in CRS steel, hand welded and polished, the Severing Bookshelf stands out with its high en...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Rare Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Dunbar Walnut Corner Bookcase Console 38"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture corner bookcase record console. Made of walnut featuring modular cubist "L" shape form with five tapered metal legs.
Founded in 1910, Dunbar Furniture established a reputation for providing quality handcrafted products. The original Dunbar products were fine horse drawn buggies but with the invention of the automobile the company transformed into creating fine furnishings for the home. In 1931, Edward J. Wormley joined Dunbar as a young designer. Wormley's knowledge of furniture history and his global perspective became key in Dunbar's sucess over the next three decades. By the middle of the 20th century, Dunbar and Wormley had become true icons of American furniture design. The company participated in the 1950 Good Design exhibit with the Museum of Modern Art and dominated for the next three years. Dunbar and Wormley's legacy remain today as the company continues to produce for a growing international audicence. Vintage Dunbar Furniture...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Vintage on Point Two Tier Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted walnut bookcase made in a mix of solid and walnut veneer. Item is structurally sound and sturdy, we usually have one floor model in stock. If item is sold out lead time i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Standing Bentwood Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern standing etagere made of laminated bentwood planks and metal supports.
Please confirm location NY or NJ.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bentwood
Mid-Century Modern Burled Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet by Johan Tapp for Gumps
By Johan Tapp, Gumps
Located in Lafayette, IN
Spectacular burled cabinet/wall unit designed by Johan Tapp for Gumps.
Cabinet features beautiful book-matched burl veneered doors, solid brass hardwa...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Danish Bookshelf Cabinet in Rosewood by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern tall and slim rosewood bookcase was designed by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co. and was made in Denmark circa 1960. The minimalist Scandinavian modern design features clean, geometric lines and the cabinet is impeccably crafted from rosewood with gorgeous natural wood grain. The two-piece cabinet has an upper step-back hutch with three horizontal adjustable and removable shelves, four vertical cubby dividers and one fixed lower shelf. The vertical dividers are adjustable and removable and all three upper shelves are adjustable and removable allowing for interchangeable configurations. The lower cabinet has one door with two adjustable and removable interior shelves. The lower door is lockable with original working key. This versatile cabinet is perfect for home or office; use as bookcase, display cabinet, bar cabinet, open china cabinet...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Mid-century Modern bookcases for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern bookcases for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bookcases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, wall decorations, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern bookcases made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bookcases, popular names associated with this style include Børge Mogensen, Paul McCobb, Cassina, and Franco Albini. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for bookcases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $64 and tops out at $136,000 while the average work can sell for $3,257.
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