Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Italian Mid-Century Self-Standing Corner Bookcase with Desk by Borsani, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Amazing Italian corner Bookcase with Desk, produced in the 1950s and very well designed, probably by one of the most important Italian designers of the period such as Osvaldo Borsani...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Stained Glass, Wood
Italian Midcentury Modern Bookcase - Vintage 50s Design Restyled by RETRO4M
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a timeless piece of Italian design history, this exquisite Midcentury Modern bookcase from the 1950s has undergone a stunning restoration by RETRO4M, breathing new life i...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Ernest Race, Isokon Donkey Mk 2, 1963, mid-century classic shelf unit / display
By Ernest Race, Isokon
Located in London, GB
Ernest Race, UK.
Isokon Donkey Mark 2
Designed 1963 for the Isokon Furniture Company.
Cream-white painted plywood with wooden legs.
L 53 cm, W 41 cm,...
Category
1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Baumritter New York Bookcase
By Baumritter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
he Baumritter New York Bookcase is a truly iconic piece of furniture that carries with it a rich history and a touch of vintage charm. Originally produced by the Baumritter Corporati...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Danish Modern Walnut Adjustable Bookcase
Located in Kensington, MD
Stunning Danish Modern bookcase.
Rich walnut figuring and tones of the wood make a gorgeous backdrop to any display.
The double bookcase has adjustable beveled shelves throughout.
Th...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Triangular Bamboo and Rattan Italian Corner Bookcase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous mid-century bamboo and Rattan triangular corner bookshelf. Franco Albini inspired the design of this piece, produced in Italy during the 1970s.
This fantastic piece feature...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
Fabulous Mid-Century Bar Cabinet Attr. to Paolo Buffa, 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Mahogany , Italy, 1950s
Elegant Italian bar cabinet in Mahogany wood and brass decoration. Centered part with mirrored glass .
attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1940.
Lower part with ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
FRENCH Mid Century MODERN BOOKCASE, c. 1950's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
French Mid Century Modern Bookcase, c. 1950's. This incredible piece features plenty of shelving space for your books or collection and a wide open lower cabinet, perfect for storing...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Carved Teak Center Cabinet Room Divider Console Bookcase Shelves Lights Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Carved Solid Teak Center Cabinet Room Divider Console Bookcase Shelves Lights Mint!.
Unique decorative cabinet offering plenty of storage accessible on both sides. Perfect piece for ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Bamboo and Rattan Étagère Shelves, Italy, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A Mid Century bamboo and rattan three-tier Italian étagère (shelves) dating from the 1960s.
In excellent condition commensurate of age.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
American Studio craft birch blonde tall open 6 shelf bookcase wall unit
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century custom made blonde birch wood shelf wall unit or open bookcase. Very modern design and well built. Made of solid birch uprights and birch veneer plywood shelves. Very sol...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Maple, Birch
Taichiro Nakai for La Permanente Mobili Adjustable Wall Cabinet in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakay (Nakai) for La Permanente Mobili, bookcase, lacquered iron, teak, glass, brass, maple, ca. 1955
Taichiro Nakai is an incredibly talented Japanese designer who is most...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Iron
Bookcase in the style of Charlotte Perriand, France, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
description:Charlotte Perriand; Minimalist; Mid-Century Modern; Bookcase; Book Cabinet; Room Divider; Teak;
Bookcase in the unmistakable style of Charlotte Perriand in a warm, fine...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Lips Vago Double 'Congresso' Bookcase in White Steel
By Lips Vago
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lips Vago, 'Congresso' shelving unit, white lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s.
Constructed from steel sheets, the double 'Congresso' shelf is a sturdy yet unassuming bookcase that can b...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Lou Hodges California Mid Century Modern walnut Bookcase with Cabinet Wall Unit
By Lou Hodges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful massive solid walnut wall unit designed by Lou Hodges California Design, circa 1970's excellent condition with 3 shelves, and one ext...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Feal Italian Wall Unit in Anodized Aluminum and Mahogany
By Feal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Feal (Fonderie Elettriche Alluminio e Lega), model ‘S2’ wall unit, teak, anodized aluminum, Italy, 1950s
Both aesthetics and functionality comes into play in this bookcase shelf; e...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Angelo Mangiarotti for Poltronova 'Multiuse' Cabinet in Wood and Aluminium
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Mangiarotti for Poltronova, wall unit from 'Multiuse Series', mahogany, aluminum, Italy, 1965
Beautiful bookcase or cabinet part of the 'Multiuse Series' that Mangiarotti des...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Libreria Anni '50 '60 Fratelli Proserpio, marrone, teak
Located in Milano, IT
Mobile a giorno/libreria autoportante realizzata in legno di teak e costituita da mensole poste ad altezze differenti e vano con anta a ribalta. Presenta il marchio della produzione.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Restored Mid-Century Modern Bookcase in Custom Pink & White
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the fusion of classic craftsmanship and modern allure with our exquisitely restored mid-century bookcase. Crafted meticulously from a unique blend of wood and gesso, this ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Gesso, Glass, Wood, Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
Midcentury Bookcase from Up Zavody, 1970
By Up Závody
Located in Żory, PL
This mahogany bookcase was manufactured in 1970 by UP Zavody in Czechoslovakia. It has 2 drawers and six shelves. The bookcase is preserved in its original, very good condition.
We ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Vittorio Dassi Monumental Wall Unit / Dry Bar for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Monumental wall unit by Vittorio Dassi for Mobili Cantù – Italy, circa 1950.
Italian walnut, birch and brass details.
The inside of the cabinets and drawers are covered luxuriously...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Bookcase or Dry Bar in Rattan e Bamboo by Vivai Del Sud, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely small bookcase or drybar in rattan and bamboo. This stunning piece was produced by Vivai del Sud in Italy in the 1960s.
This versatile piece features a gorgeous ladder-like s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage Hollywood Regency Style MCM Chrome, Bamboo & Glass Etagere
Located in Atlanta, GA
Likely American, late 20th century.
Step into the glamorous world of Hollywood Regency with this exceptional vintage Mid-Century Modern (MCM) étagère, where sleek chrome, organic ba...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Jorge Zalszupin, Exceptional Cabinet and Bookcase in Jacaranda, Brazil 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Jorge Zalszupin (1922 - 2020)
A rare and important cabinet with bookcase and drawers by Jorge Zalszupin, in alternating striations of jacaranda and yellow lacquered wood. The compo...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini Large Bookcase in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, bookcase / wall unit, model '540', teak, Italy, 1960
This library unit is designed by Italian designer Gianfranco Frattini and offers plenty of stor...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Paolo Buffa Paolo Buffa Highboard
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970)
Unique Italian highboard with six grinded doors and beautiful handles.
Bibl. R.Rizzi, I mobili di Paolo Buffa, p 1...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Antique Maple Three Stack Barrister Bookcase by Hale
By Hale
Located in West Chester, PA
Antique Hale Maple Barrister bookcase comprised of five total sections including a top, three glass door sections, and a base. Manufactured in Herkimer, New York USA.
Two upper secti...
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Maple
Tall Omann Jun Teak Bookcase - 0823183 Vintage Danish Mid Century
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Danish mid-century modern, made in the 1950's - Recently refurbished
The piece is more than 65+ years old and some wear and tear can be expected, but we do everything we can...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Teak and Brass Midcentury Free Standing Bookshelf Attributed to ISA
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Bookshelf made from teak wood in the 1950s.It is equipped with storage unit and shelfs. Overall good condition: this bookshelf has never been restored with the exception of some minor interventions: it keep its original patina but may show oxidation defects in the finishing, discolorations and some slight signs of wear.
Just one item is available.
This furniture is part of a 1950s decor...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Remarkable Bookcase, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Remarkable bookcase with steel and wood frame.
Three uprights one cabinet and six shelves freely adjustable.
Connection between vertical and horizontal elements is perfectly solved...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Large Modular Wood Bookcase, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Large modular bookcase composed by movable black painted shelves and wood uprights with brass feet. More uprights and shelves available.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
1970s mid century shelf unit / room divider by Schreiber
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
Founded in 1957 by Chaim Schreiber, Schreiber furniture is an interesting British success story.
The Company was one of the biggest names in furniture in the 70s, rivalling G Plan ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Formica
Restored Midcentury Writing Desk, Bohumil Landsman, Oak, Umakart, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Midcentury Writing Desk.
Material: Oak, Umakart
Architect: Bohumil Landsman
Maker: Nový domov
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1950-1959
Our professional refurbish...
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Oak
Caned Bamboo and Grasscloth Etagere or Bookshelf
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive mid century etagere crafted with a bamboo frame supporting four grasscloth covered shelves with caned backs and sides.
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Grasscloth, Bamboo, Cane
Pierre Chapo 'GO' Bookcase in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, bookcase, model 'GO', solid elm, France, 1983
This cabinet is realized according to Chapo's fundamental principles: material, form, and function. A sophisticated compo...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Italian Mid-Century Teak Wood Bookcase Four Modules by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This bookcase consists of four modules freestanding, suitable to be moving and placed at will in the home.
It's composed by #5 uprights, and equipped with #9 shelves, #2 cabinets tw...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern 2 Bay Metal Barrister Bookcase Glass Doors w/ Lights
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vintage Mid Century Modern 2 Bay Metal Barrister Bookcase Glass Doors w/ Lights
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Sheet Metal
Mid-Century Kurt Østervig Oak Storage with Lower Cabinet & Upper Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Kurt Østervig cabinet or bookcase. This unit is two separate pieces that are not attached, bookcase sits on top of the lower cabinet....
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Unix Modular Oak Bookcase, England circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Unix Modular Oak Bookcase
England circa 1950
Measures 84”L x 8.25”d x 46.5”h
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mid Century Modern Arch Top Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Etagere
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this wonderful vintage mid century modern Etagere by Russell Woodard. The spun fiberglass construction in an off-white finish and 5 spacious shelves make it a stylish and functional bookshelf.
Vintage mid century modern Etagere by Russell Woodard
Spun fiberglass construction in an off-white finish
5 spacious shelves for displaying...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Fiberglass
Large bookcase with compartments and shelves by Serafino Arrighi
Located in Milano, IT
COD-1572
Large bookcase with compartments and shelves, drawers and two flap shelves. Uprights with racks and brass tips at the ends.
Production Cav. Serafino Arrighi, 1958.
Manufac...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Bookcase by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Double-bodied bookcase display case by Vittorio Dassi, rosewood veneered with ebonized profiles, mahogany details, brass tips, black glass. The moved sides support the body of the cabinet at the base 4 doors, the side doors and handles in mahogany stained wood, above the doors follows a mahogany stained band that houses the floor in black glass. The upper part has 5 doors at the sides 2 with inlay typical of the 900 Milanese, in the middle 2 glass doors divided...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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 inches high
All pieces of furniture can...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
1970s Brass Faux Bamboo Glass Display Unit Hollywood Regency 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
An amazing late 1970s early 1980s Italian display unit etagere in brass plated faux bamboo and the most beautiful aqua green glass! All glass shelves are original with its characteristic vintage edge glass finish in a unique and large arched shape, reminiscent of ancient arch architecture...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Rattan Etagere, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This arched étagère combines the warmth of rattan with an airy, open design, providing both functionality and charm to display your cherished items in style.
- 75.5"h, 43"w, 18"d
- ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Osvaldo Borsani E22 Double Sided Freestanding Wall Unit for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This double-sided freestanding E22 bookcase is a rare and peculiar example of Borsani's innovative design and the Tecno manufacturing expertise. Its construction of metal, wood, and ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Galerie L'Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Galerie l'Orme, modular wall unit, elm, France, 1970s
Dazzling French modular wall unit manufactured by Galerie l'Orme in Paris. Executed in solid elm, this modular piece exhibits a...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Danish Freestanding Teak Shelf System 1950s with Cabinets
Located in Handewitt, DE
Danish freestanding and conical shaped teak shelf system with cabinets, bar, shelfes and double chest of drawers. With nice teak color and in origina...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Fine Mid-Century Trumeau Bar Cabinet Attr. to Paolo Buffa, 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Dry bar, walnut, Italy, 1940s
Elegant Italian bar cabinet in walnut and ebonized wood, inside with Mosaic mirrored glass attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1940.
Lower part with two draw...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Teak Glazed Cabinet by Robert Heritage, England, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Midcentury teak glazed cabinet by Robert Heritage as part of the multi-width range for Beaver & Tapley. England, circa 1960. Glass siding doors, with one static and one adjustable sh...
Category
1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
Paul McCobb Planner Group Birch Bookcase on Hairpin Legs, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern bookcase
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid birch, with steel hairpin legs.
Measures: 36"W x...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Roberto Monsani 'Life' Bookcase for Acerbis, 1980s
Located in Milano, IT
'Life' modular wall system designed by Roberto Monsani and produced by Acerbis in the 1980s.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Plexiglass, Wood
Free Standing Italian 60s Shelving System by Imb Serie Selex
Located in Genova, IT
Libreria free standing in due moduli italiana degli anni '60 prodotta da IMB (Industria Mobili Barovero) serie Selex.
Quattro mensole, un mobile con ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Iron
Angelo Mangiarotti Cabinet in Wood and Aluminium
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Mangiarotti for Poltronova, cabinet/bookcase from the multiuse series, wood, aluminum, Italy, 1960s.
Beautiful bookcase or sideboard of the multiuse series that Mangiarotti d...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-century cabinet/bookcase Ca.1960
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This Mid-century cabinet is made of veneer teak wood, a warm material that exudes natural charm. The cabinet has delicate metal black legs, which contrast nicely with the wood and gi...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Lips Vago 'Triennal' Bookcases or Shelving System
By Lips Vago
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lips Vago, 'Triennale' set of four shelving units or bookcases, dark green lacquered steel, Italy, design 1954
Constructed from steel sheets, the 'Triennale' bookcase or shelving un...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Midcentury bookcase by Setona, 1950´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This bookcase was made by Setona company in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950´s.
It features a regular shapes, a solid structure and a geometric base on which the library stands...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Wallunit by Finn Juhl for Bovirke Denmark, 1960s
By Finn Juhl
Located in amstelveen, NL
Large modular wall unit BO71 from the 1960s by Finn Juhl with a beautiful rosewood veneer with brass. The placement of the shelves and cabinet can be freely chosen. The shelf was man...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-century Modern bookcases for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern bookcases for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bookcases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, wall decorations, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern bookcases made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bookcases, popular names associated with this style include Børge Mogensen, Paul McCobb, Cassina, and Franco Albini. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for bookcases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $64 and tops out at $136,000 while the average work can sell for $3,257.
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