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Ico Parisi, Italian Mid-Century Large Bookshelf in Rosewood and Ashwood, 1950
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milan, IT
Ico Parisi, Italian Mid-Century Bookshelf in Rosewood and Ashwood, circa 1950 Ico Parisi was an
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Joaquim Tenreiro Bookshelf, Rosewood Veneers, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern, 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Open Front Wall Hanging Yew Bookshelf
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Open Front Wall Hanging Yew Bookshelf This superb quality bookcase has 4 open
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Vintage 1950s Adam Style Shelves

Materials

Yew

Swedish Midcentury Bookshelf by Edmond Spence
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Swedish-made blonde Mid-Century Modern bookshelf pair with three floating shelves each designed by
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Campo Graffi Bookshelf
By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in San Francisco, CA
A bookshelf with three sections by Campo Graffi, circa 1950. The bookshelf has a storage area with
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Campo Graffi Bookshelf
Campo Graffi Bookshelf
H 68 in W 106 in D 13 in
Vintage Italian Free-Standing Bookshelf, 1950s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This bookshelf was pruduced around the 1950s. It is made of 2 wooden units with shelves and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Free-Standing Bookshelf, 1950s
Vintage Italian Free-Standing Bookshelf, 1950s
H 87.41 in W 60.83 in D 13.78 in
Italian Slant Front Desk with Bookshelf
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Architectural Slant front Desk constructed from oak with shelves on one side over top of 4 slant front drawers for storage design attributed to Paolo Buffa.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks

Materials

Brass

Danish Teak Record Cabinet / Bookshelf
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Versatile Danish teak record cabinet with shelf storage. This unique piece features solid construction, oak interior, mixed storage with venting, and beautiful cast brass detailing. ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Bookshelf by Pieter De Bruyne, 1957
By Pieter De Bruyne
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This bookshelf and room divider was designed by Pieter De Bruyne in 1957. It was designed for a
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Ash

Bookshelf by Pieter De Bruyne, 1957
Bookshelf by Pieter De Bruyne, 1957
H 60.63 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in
Borge Mogensen for Soberg cabinet with bookshelf
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Borge Mogensen for soberg teak cabinet and bookshelf. the cabinet doors open to a shelf inside
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Vintage Bookshelf Oak Veneer, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Bookcase with writing desk flap and storage compartment with sliding doors in oak veneered wood.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Vintage Bookshelf Oak Veneer, Italy, 1950s
Vintage Bookshelf Oak Veneer, Italy, 1950s
H 85.83 in W 58.67 in D 17.33 in
Teak and Brass Midcentury Free Standing Bookshelf Attributed to ISA
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Bookshelf made from teak wood in the 1950s.It is equipped with storage unit and shelfs. Overall
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Vtg Arts & Crafts Wooden Rolling Library Book Cart Bookshelf Cast Iron Wheels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Arts & Crafts Wooden Rolling Library Book Cart Bookshelf with Cast Iron Wheels. Circa 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Bookshelf in the Style of Carl Aubock
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Softwood with brass rods made in Austria in the 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Bookshelf in the Style of Carl Aubock
Bookshelf in the Style of Carl Aubock
H 8.27 in W 20.08 in D 8.27 in
Imaculately Restored Three-Tier Ladder Sides BookShelf Console Table w/ Mahogany
Located in Van Nuys, CA
restored, this piece serves as a stunning bookshelf console table, offering practical shelving while
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Rattan

Bookshelf by Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor, 1950s, Mid-Century Modern
By Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor
Located in Houston, TX
This bookshelf was designed in the 50s by Geraldo de Barros and produced by Unilabor. Its
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Iron

William Pahlmann Four-Drawer Walnut Desk with Integral Bookshelf
By William Pahlmann
Located in Chicago, IL
Walnut desk by William Pahlmann with four drawers and front shelf. Unusual base of large intersecting dowels. Restored to outstanding original condition. From Pahlmann's 1952 Hasting...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Minimalist Free-Standing Wire Bookshelf by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pilastro wire bookshelf with original enameled metal plates in white and red. In original condition
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Bauhaus Shelves

Materials

Wire

Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf by Angelo Mangiarotti and Bruno Morassutti, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf by Angelo Mangiarotti and Bruno Morassutti, Italy, 1950s Height is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

“Profile” Pyramidal Bookshelf in Walnut by John Van Koert for Drexel, USA
By John Van Koert
Located in Deland, FL
Mid-Century Modern bookshelf designed by American designer John Van Koert and manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Walnut Bookshelf and Secretaire by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, Italy
By Sormani, Claudio Salocchi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s - 1960s. This bookshelf and secretaire features a walnut frame with nickel
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Brass, Nickel

Brazilian Rosewood Bookshelf by Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor, 1950s, Mid-Century
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
This bookshelf was designed in the 1950s by Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998) and produced by Unilabor
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Vintage 1950s South American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf in Hardwood, Brass & Steel Geraldo de Barros Brazil
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
The MF 710 bookshelf by Geraldo de Barros is stunning & probably the most complete of the systems
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Vintage 1950s South American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Iron

Jacques Adnet Leather Table Lamp with Built-In Bookshelf, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare Jacques Adnet leather table lamp with built-in bookshelf. Metal frame completely wrapped
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rosewood Thin Edge Bookshelf by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Hamburg, PA
A beautiful rare and hard-to-find Rosewood Thin Edge bookcase by George Nelson for Herman Miller. The Thin Edge bookcase would look great in any Mid-Century Modern or Contemporary ho...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Expertly Restored - John Keal Night Stand with Bookshelf for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit Bookshelf Room Divider by Frank Kyle
By Frank Kyle
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
For your consideration, spectacular Room Divider from the early 1950s by sculptor and designer Frank B. Kayle in collaboration, that we belive, with Los Castillo from Taxco For more...
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Stone, Cast Stone, Brass, Copper

"Correas" Wall Mounted Bookshelf Designed by Miguel Mila' for Dessie'
By Miguel Milà, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Correas" is a wall mounted bookshelf, designed by Miguel Mila' and manufactured by Dessie
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Polished Cast Brass Duck Bookends, circa 1950
By Sarried Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1950. Fabulous Mid Century Modern meets Art Deco style - sure to add some vintage charm to your desk or
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Polished Cast Brass Duck Bookends, circa 1950
By Sarried Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage pair of polished cast brass duck bookends, circa 1950. Pair of polished decorative brass
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Polished Cast Brass Duck Bookends, circa 1950
By Sarried Ltd.
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage pair of polished cast brass duck bookends, circa 1950. Pair of polished decorative brass
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Vintage 1950s German American Craftsman Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Polished Cast Brass Swan Bookends, circa 1950
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage pair of polished cast brass Swan bookends, circa 1950. Very sturdy and heavy. Great for
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Vintage 1950s German Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Polished Solid Brass Mallard Duck Head Bookends Sarreid Style 1950's A Pair
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Polished Brass Duck Bookends Sarreid Ltd Style 1950's A Pair. Vintage pair of polished cast solid
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Danish Mid Century Teak Modern Modular Wall Unit Bookcase c. 1950/60's
By Poul Cadovius, Poul Hundevad
Located in New York, NY
, and aluminum. The set consists of three separate units, two with bookshelf tops over a one door
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Widow Maker (Modern Photograph of Sinister 1950's Housewife in Pink Dress)
By Newbold Bohemia
Located in Hudson, NY
beautiful blonde 1950's housewife in a pretty pink dress surrounded by a well kept abode with turquoise
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print, Archival Ink

Art Deco Walnut Desk
Located in London, GB
. Three draws, and a bookshelf on the left side of the leg. Burr Walnut front and top. Dimensions are
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Desk
Art Deco Walnut Desk
H 29.93 in W 34.65 in D 22.05 in
Pair 1950s Patinated Cast Brass Duck Mallard Head Bookends Mid-Century Modern
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Miami, FL
Home Decor, circa 1950. Great for holding up books on a bookshelf or as paper weights on a desk or
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Vintage 1950s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Restored Mid-Century Rattan and Mahogany Bookcase Console Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Postwar three-tier console table Bookshelf with mahogany tops and a wrapped stick rattan frame. The
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rattan

Clear Modern Sculptural Glass Object Sculpture or Paperweight Table Decor
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
coffee table, nightstand or bookshelf. The object can be turned to set on any side.
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Midcentury Italian Floor to Ceiling Teak Modular Wall Unit
Located in Rome, IT
overall aesthetic. The bookshelf has undergone a comprehensive restoration process, breathing new life
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Iron

Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture Bookends Two Reading Men
Located in Barntrup, DE
will make a wonderful accent on a bookshelf, mantel, or console table. Great gift idea for a student or
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Vintage 1950s German Black Forest Bookends

Materials

Wood

Post War Restored Mid-Century Rattan and Mahogany Bookcase Console Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Postwar three-tier console table Bookshelf with mahogany tops and a wrapped stick rattan frame. The
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Rattan

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinet
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
A rosewood thin edge cabinet / bookshelf designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Category

Vintage 1950s Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinet
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinet
H 30.5 in W 55.75 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Italian Black Marble Column
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
square plinth with a stepped base. A nice decorative addition to a desk or a bookshelf.
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Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Vintage Italian Black Marble Column
Vintage Italian Black Marble Column
H 15.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Art Deco Style Pair Bronze Peacock Bookends on Black Marble Base
Located in North Hollywood, CA
on the underside. These would look perfect on a bookshelf or desk as paperweight. Origin unknown, no
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Eames ESU Second Series
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
. Incredibly versatile as this can be used as a bookshelf, end table, nightstand, etc. A classic design and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Eames ESU Second Series
Eames ESU Second Series
H 28 in W 24 in D 16 in
Expandable Hand carved Teak Wood Book Shelf Bookends from India 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Perfect addition to any desk, bookshelf, or nursery. Expandable and collapsible, bottom slides out to hold
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Bookends

Materials

Teak

Art Deco Airplane Sculpture of the Boeing 314 Clipper Cast Aluminium
Located in North Hollywood, CA
addition to your plane collections, a desk, bookshelf or curio cabinet. Condition: great vintage condition
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Vintage White Marble Mughal Jeweled Elephant Sculpture Paper Weight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
vintage charm to your desk or bookshelf no matter what style you're going for. Handcrafted in India near
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Vintage French Art Deco Style Sculpture of Brass Ibex Antelope
By Alain Chervet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
for display on a bookshelf or side table. Beautiful elegant art Deco style cast brass ram gazelle
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hand Carved Hard-Wood Elephant Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
- sure to add some vintage charm to your desk or bookshelf no matter what style you're going for
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Art Deco French Sculpture of an Antelope
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Fabulous Hollywood Regency meets Art Deco style, sure to add some vintage charm to your desk or bookshelf
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Hindu Bronze Horse and Chariot Temple Toy on Wheels India 1950s Collectible
Located in North Hollywood, CA
beautiful statement on a desk or bookshelf. Commonly known as "Temple Toys," these cast brass figures date
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

American Art Deco Polished Brass Bull and Bear Bookends Paperweights 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
bookshelf no matter what style you're going for. This stylish set of the Classic bull and bear battling up
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique Hindu Bronze Temple Horse and Chariot Statue Toy on Wheels India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, would make a beautiful statement on a desk or bookshelf.
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Clef de Sol étagère by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Clef de Sol bookshelf Produced by Ateliers Matégot France, c.1955 White painted metal (later
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Steel

Clef de Sol étagère by Mathieu Matégot
Clef de Sol étagère by Mathieu Matégot
H 33.47 in W 20.48 in D 5.32 in
Pair of Mid-Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Vases with Floral Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
addition to a mantel, tabletop or bookshelf. Crafted in France, circa 1950, each hand painted piece
Category

Mid-20th Century French Vases

Materials

Faience, Majolica

Rare 1955 Helsingborg Exhibition Cigarette Holder+Ashtray Stig Lindberg Domino
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Hyattsville, MD
) and included the String Bookshelf by Nisse Strinning.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Blown Glass Dome with White, Black and Orange Abstract Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
bookshelf or mantelpiece, it could add an unexpected pop of color to a more subdued decor, infusing the
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Mid-Century Brass Bookcase with Glass Shelves and X-Form Patterns
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian vintage brass bookshelf from the mid 20th century, with glass shelves and X-Form motifs
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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1950 Bookshelf For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1950 bookshelf for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every 1950 bookshelf was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1950 bookshelf, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1950 bookshelf made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 1950 bookshelf that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul McCobb, Planner Group and Tomado produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1950 Bookshelf?

The average selling price for a 1950 bookshelf at 1stDibs is $2,850, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $5,127,382 for the highest priced.