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Swedish Gustavian Painted Secretary Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gustavian Painted Secretary Cabinet Bookcase, Sweden Antique Swedish secretary cabinet in
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Swedish Glazed Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C Swedish glazed and painted bookcase with adjustable shelving. 1840. Internal reference
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Swedish Glazed Bookcase
Swedish Glazed Bookcase
H 93 in W 46 in D 17.5 in
Swedish Gothic Bookcase
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Swedish 19th century bookcase with two glazed doors and gothic detailing, opening to four
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gothic Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gothic Bookcase
Swedish Gothic Bookcase
H 87.8 in W 46.07 in D 20.08 in
Swedish Modernistic Bookcase
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian teak bookcase with storage compartment. An original piece of furniture from the
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Swedish Modernistic Bookcase
Swedish Modernistic Bookcase
H 63 in W 31.7 in D 10.24 in
Swedish Painted Bureau Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C Swedish pine bureau bookcase with later paint. 1840. Reference: 8340 Dimensions 49.5
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Swedish Painted Bureau Bookcase
Swedish Painted Bureau Bookcase
H 79.5 in W 49.5 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Swedish Bookcases
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Fabulous pair of 19th century painted bookcases, 1840. Shelf depth - 21 cm     Dimensions
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Bookcases

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Pine

Pair of Swedish Bookcases
Pair of Swedish Bookcases
H 99 in W 55 in D 19 in
vintage bookcase | cupboard | 60s | Sweden
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage bookcase | cupboard | 60s | Sweden period | 60's design | unknown | Sweden condition
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Bookcases

Materials

Teak

vintage bookcase | cupboard | 60s | Sweden
vintage bookcase | cupboard | 60s | Sweden
H 68.9 in W 37.41 in D 14.57 in
19th Century Swedish Open Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C Swedish painted open bookcase with adjustable shelving. Can also be used as a TV display
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Bookcases

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Open Bookcase
19th Century Swedish Open Bookcase
H 90.5 in W 70 in D 16 in
19th Century Swedish Painted Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Swedish Painted Bookcase features a stately, tailored architecture that makes it
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Antique 1880s Swedish Gustavian Bookcases

Materials

Steel

19th Century Swedish Painted Bookcase
19th Century Swedish Painted Bookcase
H 87 in W 57 in D 18.5 in
vintage bookcase wall cupboard 60s Sweden
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage bookcase wall cupboard 60s Sweden period 60's design unknown Sweden condition good
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Bookcases

Materials

Pine

vintage bookcase  wall cupboard  60s  Sweden
vintage bookcase  wall cupboard  60s  Sweden
H 47.25 in W 53.15 in D 9.85 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

Materials

Teak

vintage bookcases | wall cupboard | 60s | Sweden
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage bookcases | wall cupboard | 60s | Sweden period | 60's design | unknown | Sweden condition
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Bookcases

Materials

Teak

vintage bookcases | wall cupboard | 60s | Sweden
vintage bookcases | wall cupboard | 60s | Sweden
H 71.26 in W 41.34 in D 16.54 in
Midcentury Swedish Birch Low Open Bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Midcentury Swedish birch low open bookcase, circa 1950. Good example of Swedish design, which
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Birch

Midcentury Swedish Birch Low Open Bookcase
Midcentury Swedish Birch Low Open Bookcase
H 29.75 in W 49.25 in D 11 in
Organic swedish modern stained beech bookcase
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1950s Materials: Beech Measurements
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Beech

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

Materials

Beech, Teak

Swedish Teak & Beech Bookcase Cabinet
Swedish Teak & Beech Bookcase Cabinet
H 67.5 in W 47.5 in D 16 in
Swedish Art Moderne Golden Flame Birch Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome bookcase crafted of golden flame birch. Shelves are adjustable. As shown - the shelves
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Bookcases

Materials

Birch

Tall Swedish Modern Narrow Bookcase in Mahogany
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: mahogany
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Rare pine bookcase by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare pine bookcase designed by Carl Malmsten. Produced in Sweden during the 1950s. A beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Whitewashed Bookcase, Display Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Swedish whitewashed bookcase ~ display cabinet will make a charming addition to your
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rustic Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Bookcase Attributed to Josef Frank Produced in Sweden
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bookcase attributed to Josef Frank. Produced in Sweden.  
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Modern Bar Cabinet / Bookcase With Detailed Inlays
By Mjölby Intarsia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Mjolby Intarsa Era: 1940s Materials: Mahogany, Beech
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Beech, Mahogany

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

Late 18th century Swedish oak painted bureau bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning baroque Swedish painted bureau bookcase circa 1780. Comprising of 2 parts.  Top section
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases

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Oak, Paint

Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Vitrine ~ Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 19th century Swedish neoclassical painted vitrine ~ bookcase is a stunning find from the
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Revival Bookcases

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Glass, Pine, Paint

Swedish Standing Wire Bookcase by Sonja, Mid-20th Century
By Exqvisita Style AB 1
Located in Delft, NL
Swedish Standing Wire Bookcase Unit by Sonja, Mid-20th Century Swedish standing wire bookcase by
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Carl Malmsten 'Vardags' Swedish Modern Bookcase With Storage Cabinet
By Carl Malmsten, Bodafors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Modern Bookcase Hutch Credenza With Storage Cabinet, designed by Carl Malmsten. Upper piece
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Pine

1958, Teak Bookcase by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, Sweden
By Bodafors, Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Bochum, NRW
Beautiful and elegant teak bookcase cabinet, designed by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, Sweden
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Swedish Standing Wire Bookcase by Sonja, Mid-20th Century
By Exqvisita Style AB 1
Located in Delft, NL
Swedish Standing Wire Bookcase by Sonja, Mid-20th Century Swedish Sonja standing wire bookshelf
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Bookcases

Materials

Metal

19th Century Swedish Bookcase / Vitrine with Glass Fronted Doors
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century Swedish bookcase / vitrine cabinet in two pieces with glass fronted doors in late
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Bookcases

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Paint, Glass, Wood

Swedish Art Deco Functionalist Dark Flame Birch Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bookcase cabinet crafted in luminous dark flame birch. Ebonized carved motif on cabinet door
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Birch

Tall Gray Painted Gustavian Bookcase Display Cabinet, Sweden circa 1960
Located in Round Top, TX
Elegant and stately Swedish Gustavian style display cabinet or bookcase in two sections standing
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Teak

Bruno Mathsson Wall-Mounted Bookcase by Karl Mathsson in Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wall-mounted bookcase designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Birch, Pine

Bruno Mathsson Bookcase Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bookcase designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

18th-19th Century Swedish Baroque Pinewood, Glass Bookcase, Antique Showcase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, antique large Swedish Baroque two-part bookcase made of hand crafted painted Pinewood
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Red Painted Gustavian Bookcase Display Cabinet, Sweden circa 1790-1820
Located in Round Top, TX
The details in this large red Gustavian pine bookcase are impressive with carved molding and Greek
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Pine, Paint

Swedish 1850s Gray Painted Bookcase with Open Shelves and Two Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish wooden bookcase from circa 1850 with gray painted finish, carved dentil molding, open
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Nordiska Kompaniet, Shelf / Bookcase in Flamed Birch, Swedish Art Deco, 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Odense, DK
The petite shelf/bookcase in flamed birch, embodying Swedish Art Deco aesthetics from the 1940s, is
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Birch

Bruno Mathsson Wall-Mounted Bookcase by Bruno Mathsson International in Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Wall-mounted bookcase designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Bruno Mathsson International in
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Beech

Danish teak Mid-Century Modern Bookcase Cabinet Credenza Hutch Two Glass Doors
By Dux of Sweden, Durland
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

Materials

Teak

Pair of mid 20th century flame mahogany Swedish bookcases by Bodafors
By Bodafors
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Near pair of flame mahogany bookcase units circa 1950. Near pair because they are the same model
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Mahogany

Swedish Sky / Floor Bookcase in Teak and Brass, 1960s
By Ico Parisi, Ignazio Gardella
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

Materials

Brass

1960s Slim Swedish Bookcase Cabinet in Teak Designed by Svante Skogh for Seffle
By Seffle Möbelfabrik, Svante Skogh
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Slim and high quality Swedish, table model, bookcase cabinet with two sliding doors, horizontal and
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Teak

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Triangular Solid Teak Small Bookcase, Vejle, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Swedish Mid-Century Modern, triangular, solid teak small bookcase, Vejle, 1960s Triangular solid
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian rosewood bookcase
Located in Brescia, IT
Swedish 1960s bookcase with storage compartment. A classically elegant piece of furniture
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian rosewood bookcase
Scandinavian rosewood bookcase
H 66.93 in W 32.68 in D 16.93 in
Nordic Bookcase Sideboard
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1960s sideboard with shelving and pull-out top. Swedish modern antique teak cabinet
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Nordic Bookcase Sideboard
Nordic Bookcase Sideboard
H 63 in W 45.67 in D 16.54 in
Edmund Spence Blonde Wood Swedish Modern Hanging Bookcase w/ Glass Sliding doors
By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Swedish modern bookcase with glass sliding doors.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Birch

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

Materials

Teak

Brändstorps Bookcase in Teak
Brändstorps Bookcase in Teak
H 21.66 in W 39.38 in D 9.06 in
vintage bookcase | wall cupboard | 60s | Bodafors
By Bodafors
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage bookcase | wall cupboard | 60s | Bodafors period | 60's design | Bodafors | Sweden
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Bookcases

Materials

Teak

vintage bookcase | wall cupboard | 60s | Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage bookcase | wall cupboard | 60s | Borge Mogensen period | 60's design | Borge Mogensen
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Bookcases

Materials

Oak

"Typenko" Console/bookcase by Axel Einar Hjorth.
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Long Island City, NY
"Typenko" Console/bookcase designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden. Circa 1933
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Birch

Scandinavian Teak Bookcase Cabinet with Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak mid-century bookcase/cabinet and desk, circa 1960's. Highly functional design combines drawers
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

1950s "Hansa" modular bookcase in teak
By Gillis Lundgren, IKEA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Gillis Lundgren Manufacturer: IKEA Era: 1950s Materials: Teak, Metal
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

1950s "Hansa" modular bookcase in teak
1950s "Hansa" modular bookcase in teak
H 43.5 in W 35.5 in D 10 in
Wall-mounted bookcase with wooden shelves
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Swedish shelving system from the 1960s. This simple shelving system consists of a coated
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Wall-mounted bookcase with wooden shelves
Wall-mounted bookcase with wooden shelves
H 29.93 in W 31.5 in D 11.82 in
Scandinavian Paint Decorated Bookcase with Lower Cabinet
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Very rare and interesting paint decorated bookcase with cabinet below and shelves above. Early 19th
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Bookshelf, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Larsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Freestanding bookshelf produced in Sweden, 1930s. Good vintage condition with signs of usage.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Bookshelf, Sweden, 1930s
Bookshelf, Sweden, 1930s
H 34.65 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Oak & Rattan Sideboard Bookcase by Alf Svensson, 1960s
By Bjästa Möbelfabrik, Alf Svensson
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Elegant and very useful sideboard and bookcase model Norrland designed by Alf Svensson produced by
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Cane, Oak

Early 20th century birch empire revival bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century birch empire revival bookcase circa 1900. Beautiful bookcase cabinet made in
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Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Revival Bookcases

Materials

Birch

19th century Swedish Display Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century large Swedish painted glazed bookcase/display cabinet with double tall doors and
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

19th century Swedish Display Cabinet
19th century Swedish Display Cabinet
H 43 in W 47.5 in D 17.5 in
Vintage 1960s Bookcase with Drawers and Sliding Doors
By Bodafors
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian cabinet with shelving. A practical and original bookcase consisting of a cabinet with
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

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Bookcases Sweden For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bookcases Sweden you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every bookcases Sweden was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a bookcases Sweden, we have 363 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a bookcases Sweden — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A bookcases Sweden is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made bookcases Sweden has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bruno Mathsson, Børge Mogensen and Bodafors are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bookcases Sweden?

The average selling price for a bookcases Sweden at 1stDibs is $3,463, while they’re typically $531 on the low end and $40,000 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.

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