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Scandinavian Teak Bookcase
Located in Brescia, IT
Original 1960s cabinet with 5 shelves. A 200 cm high modernist bookcase with regular, square
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Scandinavian Teak Bookcase
Scandinavian Teak Bookcase
H 78.75 in W 35.44 in D 11.82 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Teak Bookcase Shelving Unit Etagere Mint!
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner teak bookcase shelving unit Eetagere MINT!
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Brändstorps Bookcase in Teak
Located in PARIS, FR
Brandstorps bookcase in teak. This bookcase was produced in the 60's by the Swedish factory
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Brändstorps Bookcase in Teak
Brändstorps Bookcase in Teak
H 21.66 in W 39.38 in D 9.06 in
Bookcase Folding Flat Teak
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An unusual and ingenious, mid-century modern retro, portable, folding table top bookcase or display
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Bookcase Folding Flat Teak
Bookcase Folding Flat Teak
H 37.01 in W 27.96 in D 11.42 in
vintage bookcase sideboard 60s teak
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage bookcase sideboard 60s teak period 60's design unknown condition good light signs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Bookcases

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Teak

vintage bookcase  sideboard  60s  teak
vintage bookcase  sideboard  60s  teak
H 35.44 in W 59.85 in D 12.21 in
Midcentury Italian Teak Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sacrificing style. Sturdy and stylish with a rich teak finish and tapered legs. This beautiful piece boasts
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Glass, Teak

Midcentury Italian Teak Bookcase
Midcentury Italian Teak Bookcase
H 64 in W 94.5 in D 18.5 in
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern bookcase in teak. Lower part
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s.
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s.
H 63.78 in W 39.38 in D 16.54 in
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s. Danish Mid-Century Modern bookcase and cabinet in teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s.
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s.
H 76.19 in W 56.5 in D 16.93 in
Pair of vintage teak bookcases with black back
Located in Brescia, IT
Elegant Scandinavian bookcases from the 1960s. The minimalist and functional design of this
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Pair of vintage teak bookcases with black back
Pair of vintage teak bookcases with black back
H 64.57 in W 37.41 in D 9.45 in
Danish teak Mid-Century Modern Bookcase Cabinet Credenza Hutch Two Glass Doors
By Durland, Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Midcentury Danish modern three shelves bookcase hutch credenza cabinet with two sliding glass doors
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Teak Bookcase, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Bookcase with cabinet Furniture produced in the 1960s. Very good condition. Made of teak wood.  
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Teak Bookcase, Danish Design, 1960s
Teak Bookcase, Danish Design, 1960s
H 71.66 in W 56.7 in D 18.9 in
Swedish Teak & Beech Bookcase Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak and beech wood Scandinavian bookcase/cabinet, circa 1960's. Highly functional design combines
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Beech, Teak

Swedish Teak & Beech Bookcase Cabinet
Swedish Teak & Beech Bookcase Cabinet
H 67.5 in W 47.5 in D 16 in
British Colonial Teak Wood Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
This clean-lined and substantial book cabinet was made from solid Teak wood and dates to the 1940
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Bookcases

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Teak

British Colonial Teak Wood Bookcase
British Colonial Teak Wood Bookcase
H 85.5 in W 85 in D 18 in
Scandinavian teak bookcase with drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
elegant lines and old-fashioned style make this bookcase a piece of furniture that will add a unique and
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Scandinavian teak bookcase with drawers
Scandinavian teak bookcase with drawers
H 44.1 in W 39.38 in D 13.78 in
Bookcase in Teak of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Get a piece of Danish design history with this beautiful teak bookcase from the 1960s. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Bookcase in Teak of Danish Design from the 1960s
Bookcase in Teak of Danish Design from the 1960s
H 57.09 in W 35.44 in D 14.18 in
Danish Design Teak Bookcase, 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
Deens Design Deze teak boekenkast is een tijdloos meubelstuk dat functionaliteit en esthetiek
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Danish Design Teak Bookcase, 1960s
Danish Design Teak Bookcase, 1960s
H 56.7 in W 55.12 in D 9.45 in
vintage bookcase | cupboard | teak | 60s | Sweden
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage bookcase | cupboard | teak | 60s | Sweden period | 60's design | unknown | Sweden
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Bookcases

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Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase
Located in Tulsa, OK
Large, impressive teak bookcase from Denmark. Provides lots of storage in addition to being very
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

A British Colonial Teak Wood Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
This monumental antique book cabinet was made from solid teak wood and dates to the early 1900's
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Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Bookcases

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Glass, Teak

A British Colonial Teak Wood Bookcase
A British Colonial Teak Wood Bookcase
H 107.5 in W 70 in D 16 in
Vintage Bookcase Teak Veneer, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Bookcase with concealed bar compartment, storage elements with sliding doors, visible drawers and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Vintage Bookcase Teak Veneer, Italy, 1960s
Vintage Bookcase Teak Veneer, Italy, 1960s
H 80.12 in W 93.51 in D 13.78 in
Early Danish Teak Deep Adjustable Bookcase
Located in Kensington, MD
Stunning Danish Modern bookcase — earlier vintage with a deep patina. Fabricated of teak, the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Early Danish Teak Deep Adjustable Bookcase
Early Danish Teak Deep Adjustable Bookcase
H 53.5 in W 53 in D 14.25 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase
Located in Tulsa, OK
. * * * Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase
Located in Tulsa, OK
. * * * Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Glass, Teak

Skandinavian Teak bookcases by Hvidt & Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
Peter Hvidt & Orla Moregaard-Nielsen have designed this modular bookcases, which can be easily
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Dutch Teak Bookcase by Everest, Rotterdam, 1960s
By Everest
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch teak bookcase by Everest, Rotterdam, 1960s This bookcase comes from a Dutch furniture
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Bookcases

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Teak

Modern Bookcase in Teak by Lawrence Peabody
By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Modern Specs: Teak This Lawrence Peabody modern bookcase cabinet for Craft Associates Furniture is
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2010s American Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Modern Bookcase in Teak by Lawrence Peabody
Modern Bookcase in Teak by Lawrence Peabody
H 49 in W 58.875 in D 14.5 in
Teak Bookcase - 022471 Vintage Danish Mid Century
Located in Jersey City, NJ
designs and craftsmanship. We personally refurbish all the teak and rosewood pieces in our workshop in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Vintage Danish Mid Century Teak Bookcase - 022403
Located in Jersey City, NJ
designs and craftsmanship. We personally refurbish all the teak and rosewood pieces in our workshop in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Vintage Danish Mid Century Teak Bookcase - 022411
Located in Jersey City, NJ
designs and craftsmanship. We personally refurbish all the teak and rosewood pieces in our workshop in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Teak Bookcase - 022440 Vintage Danish Mid Century
Located in Jersey City, NJ
designs and craftsmanship. We personally refurbish all the teak and rosewood pieces in our workshop in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

1960’s Vintage Teak Ladderax Bookcase Shelving
By Staples & Co. Ltd
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and practical vintage shelving unit in teak by ladderax. This was made in England
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Pair of Wall-Mounted Bookcases in Solid Teak by Mogensen Koch
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of units in solid Teak. Designed by Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen cabinetmakers in 1933. Made
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Pair of Wall-Mounted Bookcases in Solid Teak by Mogensen Koch
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of wall-mounted units in solid teak. Designed by Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen cabinetmakers
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Pair of Danish Midcentury Bookcases in Solid Teak, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair wall-mounted bookcases in solid teak. Designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

Bookcase Made In Teak, Danish design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This bookcase made of teak from the 1960s is a fantastic example of Danish furniture art. With its
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Bookcase Made In Teak, Danish design From 1960s
Bookcase Made In Teak, Danish design From 1960s
H 75.01 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcase Shelving and Cabinet
Located in Nantucket, MA
A Mid-Century Modern combination teak bookcase shelves and cabinet at the lower third. Offset brass
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern British-Burmese Colonial Teak Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
This solid teak bookcase was made in a sleek, modern style in Rangoon, Burma, near the very end of
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Bookcases

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Teak

Bookcase by AV Arredamenti Contemporanei in Teak & Brass
By AV Arredamenti Contemporanei
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Mid Century Modern bookcase by AV Arredamenti Contemporanei 1960s. The structure is made of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass

Modular Bookcase in Teak Design Vittorio Dassi, 1960s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in taranto, IT
Original 1960s teak bookcase, Vittorio Dassi design, composed of three wooden uprights (not metal
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Vintage 1960s Italian Bookcases

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Metal

Vintage Danish Mid Century Long Teak Bookcase - 0224111
Located in Jersey City, NJ
designs and craftsmanship. We personally refurbish all the teak and rosewood pieces in our workshop in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Vintage Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Bookcase - 022410
Located in Jersey City, NJ
designs and craftsmanship. We personally refurbish all the teak and rosewood pieces in our workshop in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini Large Bookcase in Teak
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, bookcase / wall unit, model '540', teak, Italy, 1960 This library
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Danish Teak Bookcase, Desk Secretary by Poul Hundevad
Located in Pomona, CA
its drop front desk with bookcase above and ample storage below.
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Late 20th Century Danish Bookcases

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Teak

DANISH Mid Century Modern TEAK BOOKCASE, c. 1960’s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Bookcase, c. 1960’s. Great combination of exposed storage in the
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Lim Bookcase in Teak Wood Finish and Graphite Metal
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Lim bookcase is an extremely versatile product with a modern design that mixes noble materials
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2010s Brazilian Bookcases

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Teak

Bookcase - Shelf - Teak wood - Danish design - Tap collections - 1960
Located in Lejre, DK
This bookcase with shelf is an example of Danish design from the 1960s, made of teak wood. It
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

C. 1900 British Raj Burmese Bookcase From Solid Teak
Located in Chicago, IL
This large antique book cabinet was made from solid teak wood and dates to the early 1900's. During
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Early 20th Century Burmese Bookcases

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Teak

Swedish Sky / Floor Bookcase in Teak and Brass, 1960s
By Ignazio Gardella, Ico Parisi
Located in taranto, IT
Large Swedish sky / earth bookcase, original from the 1960s, made of teak with three compartments
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Vintage 1960s Italian Bookcases

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Brass

Modern Teak Bookcase With Cabinet and Glass Sliding Doors
Located in Trenton, NJ
This substantial two piece teak bookcase features a sliding glass front display topper with
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Glass, Wood, Teak

Large Danish Teak Wall Bookcase by Poul Cadovius, F139
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Lyon, FR
Large wall bookcase from the 60's designed by the Danish designer Poul Cadovius. This bookcase is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Peter Hvidt Solid Teak Bookcase Two Doors Chest of Drawers Cabinet Dowel Legs
By John Stuart, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Magnificent solid teak design cabinet by Peter Hvidt.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Bookcase in Teak
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Waalwijk, NL
IImari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, bookcase, teak, fabric, Italy, circa 1957
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Fabric, Teak

Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Bookcase in Teak
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Waalwijk, NL
IImari Tapiovaara for Permanente Mobili Cantù, bookcase, teak, lacquered wood, Italy, circa 1957
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Vintage Classic Swedish Teak Wood Bookcase, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist classic bookcase was made in Sweden during the 1960s. It is finished with teak wood
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Grete Jalk Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Design Teak Bookcases, 1950s
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design teak bookcases set designed by Grete Jalk and produced by P
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

PAIR OF LARGE MID CENTURY MODERN POUL HUNDEVAD 1960's DANISH TEAK OPEN BOOKCASES
By Poul Hundevad
Located in GB
, fully stamped Poul Hundevad mid century modern Danish Teak circa 1960 open library bookcases Please
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Antique Thai British Colonial Teak and Glass Display Cabinet/Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Thai British Colonial Teak and Glass Display Cabinet/Bookcase This bookcase has 3 shelves
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Antique Early 1900s Thai British Colonial Bookcases

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Glass, Wood, Teak

Danish Vintage Arne Vodder Teak Double Bookcase for Sibast, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Renens, CH
version is made in teak and has been completely refinished. The bookcases have always been used stacked
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

A British Colonial Art Deco Teak Bookcase with Lower Storage
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressively book cabinet was made from solid Teak wood and dates to the 1940's. The cabinet
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Bookcases

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Glass, Teak

Bookcase With Secretary/Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Made of teak and dating from the 1960s, this impressive bookcase with secretary/desk is a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

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Bookcase Of Teak For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of bookcase of teak available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of bookcase of teak — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. Find 62 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of bookcase of teak now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of bookcase of teak is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of bookcase of teak over the years, but those crafted by Hvidt & Mølgaard, Dyrlund and Børge Mogensen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Bookcase Of Teak?

The average selling price for a piece of bookcase of teak at 1stDibs is $3,495, while they’re typically $613 on the low end and $39,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Bookcase Of Teak
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Barrister bookcases are made up of several distinct book shelf units which combine together to form the cabinet. This can be beneficial when moving, as the books can remain within the shelves and each shelf can move separately.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A breakfront bookcase is usually a large wooden bookcase that houses either books or dishes. They’re similar in appearance to hutches in that they have glass-fronted shelving on the top and cabinets on the bottom.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Teak root, or literally a teak tree’s roots, is a weathered and industrious natural wood. Furniture makers often work with teak root to design alluring, sculptural furniture. Shop teak root furniture today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, teak is a wood. It is a close-grained hardwood and one of the strongest and most durable timbers, very resistant to the elements, including water. This is the reason teak is a desirable wood for furniture, especially outdoor pieces. It’s also often used for building boats and exterior construction projects. Shop a collection of teak furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The lifespan of teak wood varies depending on where you store your furniture and how well you care for and maintain it. Generally, teak wood can last for 60 to 80 years. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of teak wood furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A teak bench is a bench that is constructed from teak, which is a kind of tropical hardwood which is mostly used for making chairs, seats and even boats. Appreciated for its dense grain and rich luster, old-growth teak was a sought-after material among mid-century modern designers. With proper care, a teak bench can last for nearly 70 years! Find your long-lasting teak bench on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A bookcase with doors is also called a bookshelf, a bookstand, a cupboard or a bookrack. It is a close-sided unit that encases books and is designed to sit on the floor. On 1stDibs find a wide variety of antique, new and vintage bookcases today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, there can be a difference between a bookshelf and a bookcase. Although many people use the words to describe any piece of furniture with shelves for books, some manufacturers call pieces with doors bookcases and pieces without doors bookshelves. Find a variety of bookcases and bookshelves on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The term barrister bookcase means a piece of storage furniture primarily used during the 17th and 18th centuries. Also called lawyer's bookcases, the furnishings featured wood construction and glass-paneled doors. At the time the bookcases were most popular, books were expensive luxury goods. The glass doors helped to protect them from light and dust. Shop a collection of barrister bookcases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    What IKEA bookcases are called varies. However, the Swedish furniture company is best known for its Billy bookcase, which debuted in 1979 and got its name from Billy Liljedahl, who served as IKEA's advertising manager at the time. Other IKEA bookcases include the Hemnes, the Brimnes and the Gersby. Explore a variety of IKEA furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The main difference between an étagère and a bookcase is the design. Both types of furniture have shelves. However, an étagère usually has an open back, while most bookcases have enclosed backs. Shop a range of bookcases and étagères on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    An ideal bookcase depth is usually between 10 and 12 inches. Shelf spacing can range from 7 to 15 inches for bookshelves, with 8 to 12 inches being the most typical. Because compact bookcases are designed for lesser volumes and libraries, they will be shallower. A small bookcase's depth is usually around 6 inches. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage bookcases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can generally put wheels on a bookcase. However, the wheels that you choose must be strong enough to support both the weight of the bookcase and the total weight of all the books you intend to store on it. As a result, industrial-strength metal casters are usually the best option for the job. You'll find a large collection of bookcases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The average value of teak wood is $7-$13 per board foot. Whereas the value of expensive teak is $41 per board foot. Teak has a leather-like smell when it is freshly milled and is valued particularly for its durability and water resistance. Find a variety of vintage and antique teak wood furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Teak wood is so expensive because it is in high demand due to its water-, pest-, and rot-resistant qualities. It's price is a reflection of its beauty and durability.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not you can eat out of teak bowls depends on the bowls in question. Natural teak is usually food safe, provided that you season it with food-grade mineral oil or other food-safe wood treatment prior to use. Some teak bowls may feature toxic finishes and be unsafe for food. Find a variety of teak bowls on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    Generally, teak does not need to be sealed. The wood is naturally resistant to the effects of weather and requires very little maintenance. However, you should follow the care instructions included with your teak furniture for the best results. Explore a diverse assortment of teak wood furniture from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A bookcase with glass doors is also called a barrister bookcase. Designed in a cabinet style, these bookcases’ glass doors protect books and collectibles from gathering dust and allow guests to peruse your treasured volumes. The name “barrister” owes to the legal profession — barristers are experts in case law in England and traditionally required numerous law books for reference purposes to travel from chamber to chamber, and the sturdy and portable cabinets that were used to do so earned this nickname. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary bookcases from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A few companies made barrister bookcases, including the F. E. Hale Manufacturing Company, Globe Wernicke, Grand Rapids Furniture Company, Gunn Furniture Company and the John Danner Company. Barrister bookcases are bookcases with solid backs and removable shelving units that get stacked inside. Doors that open outward and slide away under the shelf enclose each unit. On 1stDibs, shop a range of barrister bookcases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best wood used for building a bookcase is plywood made from hardwood. It is easily available and comes in many types. Laminated panels that can be glued together are also a great option for a bookcase. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique, new and vintage wooden bookcases.

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