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1970s Pair of Spanish Methacrylate Plexiglass Obelisk Shaped Book Shelves
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s pair of Spanish methacrylate plexiglass obelisk shaped book shelves. Square bases in smoked
Category
Mid-20th Century French Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Acrylic
H 83.86 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
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.
Category
1950s European Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pierre Chapo Mid-Century Modern B17 Book Shelves, circa 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall book shelves designed by Pierre Chapo, circa 1960 in France.
Manufactured by Pierre Chapo in
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Elm
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
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Palm Regency Corner Bamboo Rattan Wicker Étagère Book Shelves Mid-Century Modern
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bamboo rattan wicker étagère corner shelves. These tall sturdy Palm
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
H 79 in W 24 in D 24 in
Pair of Chrome & Glass Half Moon Art Deco Styled Ladder Back Book Shelves
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of Mid-Century Modern era chrome and glass half moon shelves bear no maker's signature
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Chrome
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. Lightweight versatile shelving unit perfect for displaying your favorite books and ac...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Alfred Hendrickx Cabinet, Sideboard with Top Book Shelves, 1958 for Belform
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
, Belgium) in the mid 1950s. Above: 5 display shelves (D 25, W 50 cm). At the bottom a cabinet (H 54, D 50
Category
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
No Reserve
H 78.75 in W 41.34 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Signed Maison Jansen Marble Top Brass Trimmed Bookcases Book Shelves
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Maison Jansen made some of the world's most chic furniture and designed to replicate the earlier styles of the past and blend them with a more practical design for today. These bookc...
Category
1950s French Directoire Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Marble
H 51.25 in W 45 in D 11.5 in
Poul Cadovius for Royal System Wall System Book Shelves in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, NL
veneer cabinets and shelves.
1x cabinet with sliding doors 42.5 x 37,5 x 160 cm ( HxDxW)
1x Cabinet
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 78.75 in W 96.46 in D 15.56 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Etageres, Wall Unit or Book Shelves
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning transitional pair of matching shelving units from the 1970's. They feature burl wood with a decorative lattice work. Price includes the pair.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Wood, Burl
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 Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
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
Category
1950s European Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Painted Iron Arched Etageres
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of 1960s arched shelving units / book shelves / etageres composed of white wrought iron frames
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wall Unit in Elmwood by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, Denmark, 1950s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black wooden risers and elmwood veneer book shelves and cabinet with black metal hooks.
This
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Rare Large Pilastro Wall Unit with Desk and Light
By Pilastro, Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
original condition with visible signs of wear and Some enamel loss. One of the tall book shelves has a
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Sheet Metal
Danish Oak Desk Office Organizer with Shelves
By Pedersen & Hansen
Located in New York, NY
., organizer with book space and paper/mail/letter tray holder shelf areas by Pedersen & Hansen, circa late
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
Restored Rattan & Bamboo 3 Tiered Wall Shelves
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan and bamboo tikki hut bar shelves with 3-tiered glass. Perfect for displaying your
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Pilastro bookshelf, book ends and letter holder, 1960s
By Pilastro
Located in Delft, NL
Pilastro bookshelf, book ends and letter holder, 1960s
A set of a bookshelf, bookends and a
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Pilastro White Perforated Wall Mount Metal Book Shelf
By Pilastro, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Mathieu Mategot inspired, white perforated industrial wall mount shelf with contrasting black wire frame by Pilastro. Dutch designed, designer was most likely Floris Die...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Vintage bookshelf with Carrara Marble shelves, Italy 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
book shelf with Carrara marble shelves and black iron structure.
The item is in perfect conditions as
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass, Iron
Set of 3 Rare 'Delft' Shelves by Constant Nieuwenhuijs for 't Spectrum, 1957
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Constant Nieuwenhuys
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This set of 3 shelves, called 'delft ', is a design by Constant Nieuwenhuijs. Nieuwenhuijs was a
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 6.89 in W 30.91 in D 7.88 in
Handsome 3 Tier Hanging or Free Standing Etagere Shelves
By Global Views
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome 3 tier book shelf or etagere that is freestanding or can be wall hung, having mahogany
Category
1990s American Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Iron
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
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Metal, Wire
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
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
Restored Rattan Mid-Century Circular Rattan Wall Shelf W/ Glass Shelves
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Circular restored seven-strand rattan wall shelves holding two glass shelves. This stylish round
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Rattan, Glass
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
Category
1960s English Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Oak
Circle-shaped book shelf/room divider in tropical wood
Located in Oostende, BE
Circle-shaped book shelf in tropical wood. Can be used as room divider or simply to display books
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
Post Modern Cubist Steel Rod Book Shelf, Circa 1990
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1990s post modern cubist steel rod book shelf featuring 3 wood rectangle cubes fixed to 4
Category
1990s American Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Steel
Industrial 5 Tier Shelf with Grid Shelves for Books or Usage as Seedling Planter
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Stunning and rare, heavy and solid industrial 5 tier multi shelf with fixed grid shelves, nicely
Category
1960s American Industrial Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Iron
H 45 in W 50 in D 20 in
Ilmari Lappalainen, 'Leo' Book Shelf / Wall Shelf for Asko, 1950s
By Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Ilmari Lappalainen, a mid-20th century 'Leo' Book shelf/wall shelf for Asko.
Stained and
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Birch
Pair of 1980s Vintage Tall Open Book Cases in Teak Finish
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
very good architectural pieces which will blend in or stand alone
The Book shelves are in good
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
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
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 82.68 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
20th Century French Bamboo Book Shelving - Vintage Wall Rack, Unit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern French shelving made of handcrafted bamboo, in good condition. The freestanding wall rack, unit is composed with three large, small levels. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Bamboo
George Nelson CSS Book Shelve System Circa 1960s for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Emeryville, CA
, thanks to its modular units, including shelves, drawers, and desk units.
This innovative storage system
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Chrome, Smoked Glass and Mirror Étagère/ Book case
Located in New York, NY
materials and austere geometric lines. Composed of smoked glass shelves, a mirrored bottom, and a glimmering
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Chrome
George Nelson CSS Book Shelf Wall Unit with Desk Herman Miller Circa 1955
By George Nelson
Located in Emeryville, CA
, thanks to its modular units that included shelves, drawers, and desk units.
This innovative storage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Chrome
H 78.25 in W 42.25 in D 16.25 in
Vintage Book Rack, Anglo Indian, Novel Rest, Bookshelf, Art Deco, Circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage book rack. An Anglo-Indian, mahogany novel rest, dating to the Art Deco period
Category
Mid-20th Century British Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 7.68 in W 16.34 in D 8.08 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Room Divider Book Shelf Fold Out Top Finished Back
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Room Divider Book Shelf Fold Out and Top Finished Back
Dimensions. 60 W
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 70 in W 60 in D 16 in
Organic Carl Auböck Authentic Vintage Brass Walnut Wall Shelf Book Shelf, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Organic Modern authentic vintage wall shelf by Carl Auböck Mod. 124 from
brass and walnut 1950s Vienna.
An iconic authentic wall shelf or wall board Mod. 124 by Carl Auböck from wa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Organic Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 9.85 in W 18.31 in D 6.89 in
Modernist Italien writing desk with drawers and light blue Formica table top.
Located in Wolfurt, AT
room as it has book shelves at the back.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Formica, Wood
H 30.71 in W 68.9 in D 35.44 in
Secretary Desk Attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
like legs ending in heavy brass sabots. Above the desk are book shelves and an off center cabinet
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Shelves
Danish Mid-Century Teak Wall System
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
, stunning book-matched veneer surfaces and dovetail construction. Modular design, hang it any way you like
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Teak Wall System
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
, dovetail construction, stunning book-matched veneer and metal armature. Modular cabinetry and shelving, a
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
Janet Schweitzer for Pace Polished Aluminum Orba Wall Mount Shelving System
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Ferndale, MI
horizontal arms extending to hold 7 half inch thick glass shelves and one angle shelf for art, book or
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Mid-Century Teak Wall System by Poul Cadovius
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
wood trim with stunning book-matched veneer on surfaces and shows dovetail construction. Modular
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Teak
Alfred Hendrickx Modular Bookcase Wallunit 1961 Belgium
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
This beautiful Modular book case was designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform in the early 1960s
Category
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Wall Mounted Sideboard Designed by Erik Wørts for Wørts, Denmark, 1950s
By Erik Wørts
Located in Stockholm, SE
the body with three sliding doors, two in glass and one in rosewood. Multiple shelves and pullout
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
H 22.05 in W 82.68 in D 18.9 in
Restored Midcentury Circular Rattan Wall Shelf with Mahogany Slats
Located in Van Nuys, CA
stack rattan frame made with cut-out sections that hold two mahogany shelves.
1960s, United States
We
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Restored Pencil Reed Rattan Wall Shelf Pedestals, Pair in the style of Crespi
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Van Nuys, CA
for $39.99 USD. The hardbound 160-page full-color book details the fascinating History of rattan with
Category
1950s Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Rattan
H 11.5 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
Unique Mid-Century Modern Maple 9 Drawer Desk by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
compact size. Front side has 2 open book shelves. Good vintage condition shows signs of use all drawers
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Maple
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
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Metal
1970s Bankers Lamp in Brass and Green Marble
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
situations, such as desk, book shelves, piano light, or an ascent light.
There are two pivot points allowing
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Columbia, Crest Racks in Shape of Baker
Located in Stamford, CT
Whimsical pair of baker shaped étagères, identical, not book matched.
Two shelves or racks for
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Book Shelves
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
Category
1960s Belgian Brutalist Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Wood
Outstanding Early George Nelson C S S, , 4-Bay Wall System, Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Miller..4 bAYS consisting of 10 Shelves,,1 tilting book holder....Drop Down Desk with drawers and cubbies
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 95 in W 129.25 in D 18.5 in
1970s Aluminum and Glass Orba Wall Unit by Janet Schweitzer for Pace Collection
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Brooklyn, NY
support and hide the piece’s cantilevered supports and joinery.
Both bays are perfect for storing book
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 18 in W 80 in D 72 in
Tall Vintage Bookshelves With Drop Front Cabinet & Drawers
By Drexel
Located in Trenton, NJ
beloved book collection, showcasing treasured keepsakes, or organizing everyday essentials, these cabinets
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Restored Rattan & Mahogany Mini Side Drink Table w/ Handle
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan single-strand drink stand side table with mahogany shelves and top handle for
Category
1950s Retro Book Shelves
Materials
Rattan
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Retro Book Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of retro book shelves is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique retro book shelves was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Retro book shelves have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Retro book shelves are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Retro book shelves have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Pierre Chapo, Poul Cadovius and Royal System are consistently popular.
How Much are Retro Book Shelves?
Retro book shelves can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,586, while the lowest priced sells for $148 and the highest can go for as much as $33,000.
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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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