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1950's Stitched Leather Book Case by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's little book case designed by Jacques Adnet Stitched leather, metal and ceramic.
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Vintage 1950s French Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Bronze

1950's Stitched leather book case by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's stitched leather book case with slate shelves France
Category

Vintage 1950s French Bookcases

Materials

Slate, Metal

Mategot Inspired Perforated Metal Book Stand
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century, Tomado style white perforated desk shelf with black wire frame inspired by the work of French design great Mathieu Mategot. A functional industrial style table shelf per...
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Wire

Cosette Contemporary Book Shelf in Metal and Marble
Located in London, GB
The geometric pattern becomes substance in space through the metal wire; an off-scale plot that is
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Marble, Metal

TOMADO Black & White Standing Enameled metal Book Shelves
By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, black and white enameled metal industrial bookshelf by Jan van der Togt for Tomado
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley Book Case Designed for Dunbar, circa 1953
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Camden, ME
Dunbar Berne Indiana metal tag is on the reverse. The bookcase is in excellent condition. In addition
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

18th-19th Century Neoclassical Colonial Padauk Glazed Ebonized Book Case
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fine and unusual Colonial glazed book case, reeded architectural column supports with
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Padouk

Mid-Century Chrome & Smoked Glass & Mirror Étagère/ Book Case by DIA
By Design Institute America
Located in New York, NY
metal. This piece is sleek, confident, and versatile. It would be the perfect étagère/ bookshelf for
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Rare Freestanding Black Metal with Primair Colors Desk Folding Book System
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very typical rare eighties Italian designed book shelf with five shelves which one shelve can also
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Black and White Metal Book Shelves Attrb. to Tomado, Holland, 1950's
By Tomado
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Free standing book shelves in black and white metal. Some rust spots on the white shelves.
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

1800s Victorian Book Stand Reticulated
Located in North Miami, FL
1800s English Victorian book stand, oak bookshelves on a reticulated, incised iron base and castors.  
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Unusual German Neoclassical Cabinet with Faux-Book Spine Decorated Door
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An unusual and decorative cabinet of architectural form with one faux-book spine decorated door
Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Louise Nevelson Style Wall Sculpture Book Shelf
By Louise Nevelson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Bookshelf, in the manner of Louise Nevelson, unsigned, American, circa 1960s. This wall mounted shelf has space to store books or display items, and has a lighted area tha...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Rare 1920's music/book/lectern stand with storage
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and rare Music/book stand, it is made of solid oakwood, the top is adjustable, I have
Category

Vintage 1920s North American Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Teak bookshelf with Metal Legs
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Minimalistic Danish teak book shelf cabinet in teak. In good condition with small marks, see
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Teak bookshelf with Metal Legs
Teak bookshelf with Metal Legs
H 34.65 in W 31.5 in D 8.86 in
Alfred Hendrickx Cabinet, Sideboard with Top Book Shelves, 1958 for Belform
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original cabinet, bookcase designed by Alfred Hendrickx and manufactured by Belform (Malines, Belgium) in the mid 1950s. Above: 5 display shelves (D 25, W 50 cm). At the bottom a cab...
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

19th Century Light-Brown French Walnut Library Ladder, Antique Book Shelf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique French library ladder in a beautiful weathered condition and in good condition. It can be used as a practical piece for your antique library or simply for deco...
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Danese Milano Bincan Leggio Book Stand A4 in Black by Naoto Fukasawa
By Danese Milano, Naoto Fukasawa
Located in Hicksville, NY
lacquered metal and can is available in three size: A3, A4 and A5. Naoto Fukasawa is a Japanese designer
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Danese Milano Bincan Leggio Book Stand A5 in Black by Naoto Fukasawa
By Danese Milano, Naoto Fukasawa
Located in Hicksville, NY
lacquered metal and can is available in three size: A3, A4 and A5. Naoto Fukasawa is a Japanese designer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Danese Milano Bincan Leggio Book Stand A3 in White by Naoto Fukasawa
By Danese Milano, Naoto Fukasawa
Located in Hicksville, NY
lacquered metal and can is available in three size: A3, A4 and A5. Naoto Fukasawa is a Japanese designer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Gian Franco Frattini Jatoba Book Mill pre Poltrona Frau
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Weesp, NL
Jatoba, Brazilian Cherry wood, Albero mid century modern book mill designed by Gian franco Frattini
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Poul Cadovius for Royal System Wall System Book Shelves in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large freestanding wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal system. With 4 black metal risers and teak
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Congresso by Lips Vago White Metal Bookcase 60s
By Lips Vago
Located in Padova, IT
freestanding making this a versatile piece.  The metal sheets bend upwards at the end of the shelf making them
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Congresso by Lips Vago White Metal Bookcase 60s
Congresso by Lips Vago White Metal Bookcase 60s
H 82.29 in W 38.59 in D 13.39 in
Harlem Inlaid Solid Wood Bookcase with Metal Silver Hook
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
textures, turning each shelf into a work of art. Adding a touch of modern sophistication, the metal hook
Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Carlo Scarpa for Bernini '795' Library in Walnut and Metal
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Scarpa for Bernini, library or wall unit, model '795', walnut, metal, Italy, design 1935
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Original Vintage Aldo Tura Goatskin Book Shaped Dry Bar Cabinet
By Aldo Tura
Located in East Hampton, NY
A glamorous 1950s Italian goatskin book shaped dry bar cabinet designed by Aldo Tura. The bar is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Italian Goatskin Book Shaped Dry Bar Cabinet by Aldo Tura, 1950s
By Aldo Tura
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Very rare book shaped dry bar cabinet by Aldo Tura. The cabinet is made from wood, covered in
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Dry Bars

Materials

Goatskin

Italian Goatskin Book Shaped Dry Bar Cabinet by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous 1950s Italian goatskin book shaped dry bar cabinet designed by Aldo Tura. The bar is
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chrome & Glass Half Moon Art Deco Styled Ladder Back Book Shelves
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
chromed metal and done in a ladder back fashion, one being convex, making for a multiple shelves of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Bauhaus Vintage Chromed Metal Glass Shelves Flower Stand 1930s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Bauhaus vintage flower stand or book stand or room divider or shelves from chromed metal
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Extra Large Metal Tomado Shelving Wall Unit Dutch Design
By Nils Nisse Strinning, Tomado
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Stunning Sought-After Extra Large Metal Tomado Rack: A Vintage Treasure Are you
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mid century Milo Baughman bleached rosewood gilt metal drawer cabinet USA 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hastings, GB
Rare Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin book-matched bleached rosewood veneer & gilt metal cabinet
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

ANTIQUE INDUSTRIAL METAL WORKERS CHEST OF DRAWERS FOR SCREWS NUTS AND BOLTs
Located in GB
metal works chest of drawers with 30 small drawers for nuts and bolts etc Please note the delivery fee
Category

20th Century English Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Hollywood Regency Circular Étagère or Vitrine in Gold and Black
By Maison Jansen
Located in The Hague, NL
in a frame of gold and black lacquered metal. Highly decorative; a nimpressive eye catcher in any
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

High quality Italian green sideboard by Pierluigi Colli
By Mobilifico Colli, Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Milano, IT
their own personal brass key, are like the pages of an ancient book, guardians of secrets and treasures
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

1980s Italian Space Age Memphis Corner Cabinet / Copper Doors and Black Corpus
Located in Berlin, DE
already used shortly after the end of World War II in Harry Harper's book Dawn of the Space Age and
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Space Age Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Copper

Fine Carved and Ebonized Bar Cabinet
Located in Milano, IT
shown with a book under her arm and a small bird gracefully resting on her fingers. She indicates the
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fine Carved and Ebonized Bar Cabinet
Fine Carved and Ebonized Bar Cabinet
H 43.71 in W 46.46 in D 19.69 in
Drexel Chinoiserie Campaign Style Off White Lighted Display Cabinet Faux Rattan
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
china you inherited from your grandmother in the kitchen, or your book collection in the study. Fill the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Dutch Industrial Design Storage Rack by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, Netherlands
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
book case. Black lacquered metal wire frame construction. This comes in very good, all original
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

1950's Stitched Leather shelves by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather book case in clear brown leather Very good condition
Category

Vintage 1950s European Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Hans Wegner RY-25 Rosewood Sideboard for Ry Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
that are capped in solid rosewood. This is the caviar of credenzas, the creme brulee of case pieces
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Custom Made Oak & Leather Shelves
Located in Hudson, NY
American made custom oak book shelves. Three bench shelves are secured with leather straps and
Category

Late 20th Century American Shelves

Materials

Metal

Custom Made Oak & Leather Shelves
Custom Made Oak & Leather Shelves
H 55 in W 60 in D 14 in
Tomado Yellow and Orange Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Black Frame
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single section of original Tomado wall mounted shelving unit with yellow and orange metal shelves
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

20th Century by George Nelson Bookcase
By George Nelson
Located in CANTELEU, FR
detailed images, allowing you to fully appreciate its beauty and quality. Whether you're an avid book
Category

Vintage 1970s Bookcases

Materials

Metal

20th Century by George Nelson Bookcase
20th Century by George Nelson Bookcase
H 86.62 in W 122.05 in D 19.69 in
Modern French Walnut Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
figured walnut in a traditional book match pattern. The hardware is cast and finished in a light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Modern French Walnut Dresser
Modern French Walnut Dresser
H 34.5 in W 71.13 in D 21.5 in
Large Modernist Sideboard by Oswald Vermaercke for V-Form, 1960s
By Oswald Vermaercke, V-Form
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
chromed metal base. Documented in the V-Form book and in mint restored condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Rare Large Pilastro Wall Unit with Desk and Light
By Pilastro, Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
comprised of multiple panel-backed Pilastro book cases with extended shelving units. The metal is in very
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Sheet Metal

John Stuart Tall Walnut Dresser
By John Stuart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
John Stuart Walnut Dresser with brass Knobs and new black iron legs. Book matched walnut veneer
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal, Brass

John Stuart Tall Walnut Dresser
John Stuart Tall Walnut Dresser
H 46.5 in W 36 in D 20 in
Cast Iron Bookcase or Room Divider
Located in Oakville, CT
Repurposed cast iron library book case ends with adjustable shelves. Overall dimensions are 24" x
Category

Early 20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Cast Iron Bookcase or Room Divider
Cast Iron Bookcase or Room Divider
H 84.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
Maitland Smith Flame Mahogany Étagère or Bookshelf with Brass Gallery
By Maitland Smith
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Maitland Smith étagère or bookcase with five shelves, book matched flame mahogany back
Category

20th Century Philippine Campaign Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak Danish cabinet, circa 1960's. Book-matched veneer top and drawer faces, a handy combination of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Cabinet
Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Cabinet
H 32.5 in W 47.5 in D 16 in
Wall Unit in Elmwood by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black wooden risers and elmwood veneer book shelves and cabinet with black metal hooks. This
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Marcel Breuer Custom Floating Credenza with Bar and Stereo System
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece came from the Cohen House, which was featured in a book by David Masello, "Architecture
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Sphere Bookcase by Manfredo Massironi & Nikol International
By Manfredo Massironi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. The book cabinet is mounted directly to the wall. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1960 - 1970
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Modern Italian Glass Shelves for Bookcase from Bontempi Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
Modular shelf with lacquered metal frame and trasparent glass top. The Bontempi Transparent Glass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Shelves

Materials

Metal

High Art Deco Cabinet, Macassar Veneer, Mahogany, France circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
High Art Deco Cabinet, Macassar Veneer, Mahogany, France circa 1930. Beautiful book-matched
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Nickel

Danish Modern Rosewood Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood midcentury cabinet, circa 1960s. Exceptional book-matched veneer from top to bottom
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Danish Modern Rosewood Cabinet
Danish Modern Rosewood Cabinet
H 53 in W 38 in D 19 in
Large Bauhaus Sideboard, Walnut Veneer, Germany circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large Bauhaus Sideboard from Germany around 1930. The highlight is the gorgeous round book-matched
Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Dark Ebony Cocktail Cabinet with Stone Top
By Dunleavy Bespoke
Located in Caragh, IE
Book-matched Macassar ebony drinks cabinet. The hand-sculpted legs in ebonised walnut and
Category

2010s Irish Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Dark Ebony Cocktail Cabinet with Stone Top
Dark Ebony Cocktail Cabinet with Stone Top
H 35.44 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliotec Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antiques LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
or store documents . A great deal of Writing surface desk , underneath the cabinet book case a chest
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal, Metallic Thread

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Metal Book Case For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the metal book case you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and hardwood, every metal book case was constructed with great care. Find 13 options for an antique or vintage metal book case now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the metal book case you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each metal book case bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Danese Milano, Naoto Fukasawa and Poul Cadovius each produced at least one beautiful metal book case that is worth considering.

How Much is a Metal Book Case?

Prices for a metal book case can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $152 and can go as high as $6,825, while the average can fetch as much as $1,914.

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