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Book Case - Shelving Unit
Located in Hellerup, DK
Cool vintage tall chrome book case from 1960-1970s. There are 4 smoke colored glass shelves and 1
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1960s French Retro Book Cases

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Brass, Chrome

Retro Book Case - Shelving Unit
Book Case - Shelving Unit
H 84.65 in W 31.5 in D 14.57 in
Vintage Wood Book Case
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage wood book case Dimensions. 24 W ; 10 D ; 48 H.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

Wood

Retro Wood Book Case
Vintage Wood Book Case
H 48 in W 24 in D 10 in
Vintage English Book Case Cabinet.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage English Book Case Cabinet. Vintage wear as Pictured. Dimensions. 30 W ; 11 D ; 42 H
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

Wood

Retro English Book Case Cabinet.
Vintage English Book Case Cabinet.
H 42 in W 30 in D 11 in
Vintage Traditional English Book Case Uk Import
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Traditional English Book case Uk Import Dimensions. 36 W ; 46 1/2 H ; 10 D.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

Wood

Vintage English Book Case Cabinet UK Import
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage English Book Case Cabinet UK Import Dimensions 46 1/2 W ; 31 H ; 11 D.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

Wood

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
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1950s French Retro Book Cases

Materials

Slate, Metal

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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1950s French Retro Book Cases

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Louis XV Style Bibliotheque or Book Case
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis XV Style Bibliotheque or Book Case - a large and substantial piece and a compliment to any
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Retro Book Cases

Materials

Brass, Wire

Book Case System by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Large book case system, model no.152 by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler. Made in teak. He designed
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

Teak

Book Case by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler 1960s China Series
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Book case, model no.152 by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler. Teak shelve on solid oak base. He
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

Oak, Teak

Book Case by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler 1960s China Series
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Book case, model no.152 by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler. Teak shelve on solid oak base. He
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

Oak, Teak

Pair of 1980s Vintage Tall Open Book Cases in Teak Finish
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pair of 1980s vintage tall open book cases in teak finish This is a classic timeless design the
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

Teak

Vintage Early American Book Case or Shelf with Hand Carved Details
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage early American book case or shelf with hand carved details. Shelves Are Adjustable
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Danish freestanding vintage bookshelf system/ book case teak by Hundevad , 1960s
By Hundevad & Co.
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish freestanding vintage bookshelf system/ book case teak by Hundevad , 1960s Dimensions
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Italian Modular Book Case, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Remarkable bookcase with steel and brass details. Composed by two modules with 4 shelves, 3 drawers, 2 cabinets with doors and 1 cabinet with a folding writing table. It's a versati...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Italian Modular Book Case, 1950
Midcentury Italian Modular Book Case, 1950
H 116.15 in W 63 in D 16.54 in
Danish freestanding vintage bookshelf system/ book case teak by Omman Jun , 1960
By Gunni Omann
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish freestanding vintage bookshelf system/ book case teak by Gunni Omann Jun , 1960s Design
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

Teak

Pair Walnut Victorian Bookcases Open Book Case
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Come view these yourself in our Hertfordshire warehouse Stunning pair of walnut Victorian style bookcases These really are a solid and chunky pair, absolutely sumptuous wood Shelves ...
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1980s Regency Retro Book Cases

Materials

Wood

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-26-A Periodical Book Case / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid-Century, each wooden part is originally from that book case. No
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

Teak

Regency Breakfront Bookcase Burr Walnut Sheraton Book Case
Located in Potters Bar, GB
your library / book collection - Bought from a dealer in Debenham Suffolk and will ship to anywhere in
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1980s Sheraton Retro Book Cases

Materials

Walnut

Rare Azucena Ignazio Gardella Book Case LB2 Brass Mahogany
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Rovereta, SM
Azucena Ignazio Gardella bookcase LB2 brass mahogany, the shelves have been restored only wax.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley Book Case Designed for Dunbar, circa 1953
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Camden, ME
Tapering three-shelved walnut bookcase / plate stand designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Green Dunbar Berne Indiana metal tag is on the reverse. The bookcase is in excellent con...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

Walnut

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-26-A Aluminium Book Case / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
book case. It is from a library from the Punjabi University, Assembly or the Press block. With its
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Cases

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Chrome, Smoked Glass and Mirror Étagère/ Book case
Located in New York, NY
This stunning étagère was created by the legendary Pioneer of Mid-Century Modern design, circa 1970. It is the ultimate expression of sophisticated modern design with its elemental b...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Cases

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Chrome

1950's stitched leather book case or shelve by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice Stitched leather book shelves by Jacques Adnet Great condition France
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1950s European Retro Book Cases

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Chrome & Smoked Glass & Mirror Étagère/ Book Case by DIA
By Design Institute America
Located in New York, NY
This is a first rate example of one of DIA's iconic designs. Constructed from lustrous chrome and smoked glass, the piece also features a mirrored bottom which echoes the highly refl...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

Chrome

19th English Bamboo Book Shelf
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th Century English bamboo book case is a lovely find. The shading of this item makes it
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1980s English Retro Book Cases

Materials

Bamboo

19th English Bamboo Book Shelf
19th English Bamboo Book Shelf
H 37 in W 28.5 in D 14.5 in
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
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1950s European Retro Book Cases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Bow Front Open Bookcase with Drawer
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
country style, with a shaped back board and a bottom drawer The book case has fixed shelves these are
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Mid-20th Century Georgian Retro Book Cases

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Fruitwood

Danish Modern Teak Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in The Hague, NL
Møbelfabrik, Bornholm in 1956. The idea was to combine a cabinet and a book case, and it was an instant
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Cases

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Teak

A Set of 4 Cabinets by Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen in Teak Danish Mid Century
By Mogens Koch
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great set of four (4) cabinets or book cases by Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen in teak. Each case
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

Teak

1990s Baxter Black Leather and Steel Bookcases
By Baxter
Located in IT
conditions. They were part of furniture of a prestigious law firm. Size of each book case 100 x 42 H 123 cm
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Late 20th Century Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

Steel

1990s Baxter Black Leather and Steel Bookcases
1990s Baxter Black Leather and Steel Bookcases
H 48.43 in W 39.38 in D 16.54 in
Mogens Koch Library in Oregon Pine for Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A Mogens Koch modular Library in Oregon Pine consisting of two cabinets and four book cases with
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

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
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

Metal

Vintage Brutalist Wall Unit, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Solid wood brutalist wall unit or book case in the style of Paul Evans. The wall unit is
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1960s Belgian Brutalist Retro Book Cases

Materials

Wood

Vintage Brutalist Wall Unit, 1960s
Vintage Brutalist Wall Unit, 1960s
H 82.68 in W 122.05 in D 14.18 in
1960s Brass Swans Bookcases Room Dividers Set of 2
Located in IT
1960s brass swans bookcases room dividers set of 2. From Italy from 1960s each book case measures
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Mid-20th Century European Retro Book Cases

Materials

Brass

Poul Hundevad Rosewood - Drop Desk - Wall Unit Bookcase
By Poul Havgaard
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning rose wood book case or desk. Sliding door on the bottom with file draw and shelving. Two
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

Wood

Vintage Danish rosewood Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Nexø Møbelfabrik, 1968
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
versatile tall book case with shelves, cabinet and drawers, also functions as a high secretaire as the large
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

Rosewood

Studio Craft Rosewood Bookcase, Four Shelves and Open Storage, Unique One off
Located in Kansas City, MO
not effect the look or function of the book case. Some areas have been refinished over previous small
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Johannes Sorth, 1960s.
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Asaa, DK
idea was to combine a cabinet and a book case, and it was an instant success. It was produced in five
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Johannes Sorth, 1960s
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Asaa, DK
idea was to combine a cabinet and a book case, and it was an instant success. It was produced in five
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

Rosewood

French Wooden Mid-Century Shelving Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A simple refined wooden book case or open shelving. France, c1960s. Well crafted, X-Framed to
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

Wood

French Wooden Mid-Century Shelving Open Bookcase
French Wooden Mid-Century Shelving Open Bookcase
H 51.97 in W 43.31 in D 11.82 in
1980s Italian Vintage Black Detail Equipped Wood Wall Bookcase
Located in IT
A wall book case composed by two panels covering the wall. Please note how the wood in this piece
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

Brass

Birch cabinet model BB04 by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, The Netherlands 1952
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Birch book case model BB04 designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in 1952. The valve can also be used
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

Birch

Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Library in Mahogany
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular book case or library, mahogany, Denmark, 1950s Intriguing
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Midcentury Book Shelf / Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian midcentury book shelf with the dry bar - or desk when open. On the bottom brass boots
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

Brass

Italian Midcentury Book Shelf / Desk
Italian Midcentury Book Shelf / Desk
H 80 in W 31.5 in D 17.5 in
Book Rack by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Black stitched leather book rack.
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1950s French Retro Book Cases

Materials

Leather

Book Rack by Jacques Adnet
Book Rack by Jacques Adnet
H 20.87 in W 7.09 in D 16.93 in
Book Rack by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
1950 wall book rack in black stitched leather by Jacques Adnet.
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1950s French Retro Book Cases

Materials

Leather

Book Rack by Jacques Adnet
Book Rack by Jacques Adnet
H 33.08 in W 7.09 in D 14.97 in
Pair of Vintage Restored Solid Maple Heywood Wakefield Wheat Bookcase Cabinets
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Versatility abounds with this Pair of Heywood Wakefield cabinets. Coffee bar, book case, or
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

Maple

Claude Vassal French 50s Book shelf Cabinet
By Claude Vassal
Located in Westport, CT
Claude Vassal Rare and Unusual 1950's Tall Multiple Colored Glass panel Cabinet Book shelf Unit 77
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Peter Hvidt Midcentury Teak Book Shelf
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Countryside, IL
Peter Hvidt midcentury Teak Book Shelf. This book shelf measures: 35.5 wide x 10.75 deep x 30
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt Midcentury Teak Book Shelf
Peter Hvidt Midcentury Teak Book Shelf
H 30 in W 35.5 in D 10.75 in
Restored Heywood Wakefield Wheat Finish M326 Cabinet Bookcase
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Heywood Wakefield M326 bookcase cabinet. Coffee bar, book case, or entryway console are just a few ideas
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

Maple

Stitched Leather Book Shelves by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Stitched leather book shelves by Jacques Adnet Mahogany board France, 1950s.
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1950s European Retro Book Cases

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Stitched Leather Book Shelves by Jacques Adnet
Stitched Leather Book Shelves by Jacques Adnet
H 74.81 in W 37.01 in D 14.18 in
Stunning Rosewood Cabinet with Book-matched Grain
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish cabinet with stunning book-matched Brazilian rosewood, showcasing dynamic grain patterns on
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

Rosewood

Maitland-Smith Book Form Leather Top Fruitwood Library Cabinet / Credenza
By Maitland Smith
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a striking Maitland-Smith trompe-l’oeil Edwardian style book form cabinet with leather top
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1990s Philippine Edwardian Retro Book Cases

Materials

Brass

Regency Canterbury Antique Book Stand Period Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Mahogany Regency Canterbury. Period Regency This Canterbury Stands Upon Turned Legs with Original Brass Castors. Featuring Turned and Fluted Columns. The Canterbury Having 3 Shaped S...
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1980s Regency Retro Book Cases

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Mahogany

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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Cases

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Metal

De Coene Display Cabinet or Book Shelf, Belgium, 1970s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage early 1970s bookshelf or display cabinet by De Coene, Belgium. This three door cabinet is made of solid wood with clear glass. The doors have magnetic closures. Moveable shel...
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Cases

Materials

Wood

Oak Danish Mid-Century Desk attr. to Henning Kjaernulf
Located in London, GB
A good looking simple desk, in oak, with reverse book case shelves for displaying books or curios
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1960s Danish Retro Book Cases

Materials

Oak

Carved Oak book rack by Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson
By Robert (Mouseman) Thompson
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Stunning vintage oak book rack by Robert Thompson (also known as mouseman) from the 1960's. A
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1960s English Retro Book Cases

Materials

Oak

TOMADO Black & White Standing Enameled metal Book Shelves
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, black and white enameled metal industrial bookshelf by Jan van der Togt for Tomado. Lightweight versatile shelving unit perfect for displaying your favorite books and ac...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Cases

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Metal

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Retro Book Cases For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of retro book cases is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique retro book cases was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Retro book cases have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of retro book cases to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco retro book cases are of considerable interest. Baker Furniture Company, Milo Baughman and Poul Cadovius each produced beautiful retro book cases that are worth considering.

How Much are Retro Book Cases?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,277, while they’re typically $20 on the low end and $250,000 highest priced.

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