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Set of Four "Rialto" Wood Bookcases by Carlo Scarpa for Simon Gavina, 1970s
By Gavina, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Milan, IT
Set of four "Rialto" bookcases by Carlo Scarpa for Gavina.
"In the early 1970s, Carlo Scarpa designed this model for his home.
After three years of "enjoyable" discussions, Gavina ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno White Wall Unit
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, wall-mounted wall unit, metal, white laminated wood, Italy, 1950s
This wall mounted shelving system was designed by Osvaldo Borsani. Its purpose was a co...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists 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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Michael Coffey, "Jacob's Ladder, " Modular Bookscase, United States, 1973
By Michael Coffey
Located in New York, NY
A black walnut etagere with four adjustable shelves, finished to a satin sheen. First created in Massachusetts by master craftsman Michael Coffey, and fabricated by the artist in 201...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Tall Custom Brass Etagere with Glass Shelves by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall custom brass etagere with seven glass shelves. Handmade in solid brass in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be made in custom size and finish. Pr...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Metal
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, lacquered steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s
In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Pair of Bookcase Cabinets, circa 1860, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Pair of bookcase cabinets.
Made with walnut.
Very decorative piece with elephants carved in the wood.
Three shelves made with glass.
Very...
Category
Late 19th Century French Greek Revival Antique 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Dunbar Bookcase Wall Units by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of bookcases designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960. Fully restored. Espresso stained mahogany, glass shelves, and brass details. Glass shelves can be arranged as nee...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Wim Rietveld Free-Standing Bookcase in Black and White Metal
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wim Rietveld, bookcase, black and white coated metal, The Netherlands, 1960.
This free-standing bookcase was originally designed by Wim Rietveld for the famous Dutch high-end department store De Bijenkorf in 1960. The clear structure of the shelf creates a striking design. All horizontal shelves are colored black and in contrast with the white vertical elements. Due to the expressive unsymmetric arrangement of the two white sides and the white element functioning as a backwall, the black shelves...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Michael Coffey, "Jacob's Ladder, " Modular Bookcase, United States, 1973
By Michael Coffey
Located in New York, NY
A black walnut étagère with four adjustable shelves, finished to a satin sheen. First created in Massachusetts by master craftsman Michael Coffey, and fabricated by the artist in 201...
Category
1970s American Vintage 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
1940s Bookcase by Rene Gabriel
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1940's bookcase by René Gabriel in black waxed lacquer, composed of two doors on each side of the furniture, the exterior in black lacquer, the interior in mahogany and equipped with...
Category
1940s French Vintage 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Exceptional Ebonized French Deco Cabinet
By Contaux
Located in North Miami, FL
A fantastic ebonized wood cabinet with extensive storage with two large lateral doors opening to shelves, central open storage and sliding glass windows for display.
Hardware/meda...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Large Italian Wall Unit in Rosewood, Teak and Mahogany, 1964
By I.S.A. Italy
Located in New York, NY
Wall unit with adjustable shelving system, cabinet, chest and flip top desk in rosewood, teak and mahogany by I.S.A., Italian 1964 (label on...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood, Teak
Large Dassi Mahogany Wall Unit Bookcase, 4 doors, Part of Unique Living Room 1940
By Ico Parisi, Mobilificio Dassi
Located in Rome, IT
Important wall unit bookcase and bar, cabinet, 1940.
Executed by Dassi and attributed to Ico Parisi
Unique living room
Stunning details "grissinato mahogany wood"
Part of unique living room designed to commission
Mahogany, maple wood, brass details
this wall unit consist in two units
Measures: H 168cm, 295 x 39 cm.
top unit: shelves, two large doors...
Category
1940s Italian Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Pierre Chapo B10 Large Bookcase Cabinet, France, 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A truly beautiful and well preserved large sized B10 bookcase with adjustable shelves, designed by Pierre Chapo and made in his own atelier in France, 1960. The B10 is one of the mor...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Elm
French Art Deco Mahogany Roll Top Cabinet / Storage / Armoire , 1930
Located in New York, NY
A rare French Art Deco Colonial roll top / armoire / cupboard / storage / linen press / bookcase with three internal shelves and one lower storage drawer. The piece shows the influen...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Italian Three-Section Wall Unit with Hand Painted Art
Located in North Miami, FL
Signed Cesena - decorative painting of Aphrodite, Goddess of Love. Storage cabinet to right side. Glass shelves shown are a few but can take more (glass shelves are included) as well...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Metal
"Biblio John" Steel Bookcase by Stephane Ducatteau
By Stephane Ducatteau
Located in London, GB
"Biblio John"; steel bookcase by Stephane Ducatteau, signed by artist, France, 2011
This bookcase rejects the idea that books and magazines should either ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Fine Large French 1900s Neoclassical Oak School Bookcase
Located in Long Island City, NY
In a Louis XVI style, with 4 sliding upper glass doors and 4 sliding lower plain wood doors and its original cornice (removable).
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Art Glass, Oak
Evans Clark Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider by Glenn of California
By Evans Clark, Glenn of California
Located in Highland, IN
This fantastic folding piece by Evans Clark for Glenn of California can serve as a bookcase, a display shelf or a room divider. The mahogany case has five shelves on each side attach...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Martin Visser Bookcase 't Spectrum, Holland, 1965
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice modernist bookcase unit model WW72 designed by Martin Visser and manufactured by 't Spectrum, Holland, 1965. This unit has black ebonized wooden s...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Beech
Tambour Front Cabinet by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A simple storage cabinet in white oak having a finely slatted tambour front that conceals adjustable shelves and file storage.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Important Italian Futurist Secretary / Desk / Etagere Attr. to Giacomo Balla
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary Italian Futurist work of sculpture which functions as an etagere, secretary, desk, bookcase or shelves.
The structure of the rare and stunning work expresses the...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Futurist 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Elm, Walnut
"Seven Stacked Benches, after Shelves" by RO/LU
By RO/LU
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular plywood shelving or bench or tables, made by the now defunct Minneapolis-based contemporary design studio RO/LU. There is a natural wax finish to the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Plywood
Glass Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A solid walnut open cabinet or vitrine with three adjustable glass shelves and a solid glass paneled back.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Curson Console
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome newly produced bookcase in French white oak.
Can be used as bookshelf or console.
Waxed finish. Beautiful wood with great grain detail.
Functional piece with three ...
Category
2010s North American 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Modernist Bookcase from France, 1930s
By DIM
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and beautifully proportioned Art Deco rosewood bookcase or cabinet having three shelved sections with a sliding single door, the ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Cabinet with Tambour Door by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak cabinet with a drop down tambour door concealing letter trays, filing compartment and shelving.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Jules Leleu, Midcentury Vitrine in Mahogany Parquetry, France, 1957
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Unique vitrine by Jules Leleu in mahogany marquetry, patinated metal and gilt bronze
Numbered 33774 5697.
Provenance: This vitrine was created for Mr. Renondin and is entered ...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Large French Neoclassical Pine Bookcase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large French neoclassical Louis XVI style pine bookcase - Shelving unit.
Category
1940s Neoclassical Vintage 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Pine
James Mont Cabinet
By James Mont
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oriental Carved bamboo two door cabinet with a light up top.
Original silver leaf on the bamboo,original open grain ceruse finish over oak.
With Four adjustable shelves
Category
1940s American Vintage 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Italian Large Mahogany and Glass Wall Unit, Bookcase by Dassi, 1940
By Mobilificio Dassi
Located in Rome, IT
Dassi wall unit, bookcase and a radiator covering
Part of a unique living room
Two shelves, a door covered by several glass sheets, two frontal door...
Category
1940s Italian Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Brass
John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” Freestanding Pyramidal Bookcase in Espresso
By Edward Wormley, John Van Koert
Located in St. Louis, MO
John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” collection, freestanding pyramid or floating bookcase, refinished in dark espresso on silver elm. Unmarked, three...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Bookcase by Børge Mogensen for C. M. Madsen, Denmark, 1950s
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
This impressive bookcase designed by Børge Mogensen reflects the Danish designer’s aesthetic that was clean and highly functional, creating pieces that stand out despite their restrained design.
The bookcase is made of wood with a beautiful woodgrain that is visible throughout the bodies. The bookcase ' tops, flanks, fronts and shelves are constructed of solid wood. The shelves are all easily adjustable and removable. The bookcase features five adjustable shelves, a feature of functionality. The shelves can be arranged in multiple ways to accommodate books or other objects of various sizes, and thanks to the open front, this bookcases is perfect to showcase any item. The bookcase stands sturdily on the distinctively sculpted, black lacquered wooden legs. The subtle geometry of the base and the color blocking legs add modernism to the design while also balancing out the heaviness of the body.
Børge Mogensen’s present design for C. M. Madsen Cabinetmakers Denmark was manufactured by the Danish company, FDB Møbler. The bookcase is stamped with the cabinetmaker's mark and production number on the back.
Condition:
Good, in good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Both items have some discoloration and a later made (cable) hole that has been restored by a piece of colored plywood.
Dimensions:
?48.03 in W x 10.23 in D x 62.59 in H
122 cm W x 26 cm D x 159 cm H
About the Designer:
Børge Mogensen is without a doubt one of the most famous Danish designers. Born in 1914 in Aalborg, Mogensen was trained as a cabinet maker and studied at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen from 1936-1938, and architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts’ School of Architecture between 1938 and 1942.
At the beginning of his career, he became head of F.D.B. Mobler’s furniture design studio. In 1950 he started his own design studio, collaborating with manufacturers Soborg, the Swedish company Karl Andersson and the famous manufacturer Fredericia from 1955. The collaboration with the latter resulted in many of Mogensen’s most famous furniture pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Large Industrial Shelves or Store Display Fixture, France, 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Large and deep 20th century French industrial store display fixture or shelving unit, etagere, library
Iron mounted frame with X-shaped back su...
Category
20th Century French Industrial 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Large Hediard Hat Box
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Case pieces and storage, Hat box from Hediard, in which you can clothiers, hat or everything. Luxury product.
Category
20th Century French 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Rag Paper
Tall Rustic Iron & Wood Ètagerè w/ Six Fixed Shelves
Located in North Miami, FL
Very heavy and well crafted, this iron and wood ètagerè features X-frame sides. This is very tall, approximately 8 feet and in wonderful original vintage condition.
Category
1950s American Vintage 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Vintage Lattice Style Bamboo & Rattan Etagere
Located in North Miami, FL
5 shelves and all original, this natural rattan and bamboo etagere with beautiful lattice side panels and base.
Category
1960s American Organic Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Bookcase by Børge Mogensen for C. M. Madsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
This impressive bookcase designed by Børge Mogensen reflects the Danish designer’s aesthetic that was clean and highly functional, creating pieces that stand out despite their restrained design.
The bookcase is made with a beautiful woodgrain that is visible throughout the bodies. The bookcase ' tops, flanks, fronts and shelves are constructed of solid wood. The shelves are all easily adjustable and removable. The bookcase features five adjustable shelves, a feature of functionality. The shelves can be arranged in multiple ways to accommodate books or other objects of various sizes, and thanks to the open front, this bookcases is perfect to showcase any item. The bookcase stands sturdily on the distinctively sculpted, black lacquered wooden legs. The subtle geometry of the base and the color blocking legs add modernism to the design while also balancing out the heaviness of the body.
Børge Mogensen’s present design for C. M. Madsen Cabinetmakers Denmark was manufactured by the Danish company, FDB Møbler. The bookcase is stamped with the cabinetmaker's mark and production number on the back.
Condition:
Good, in good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Both items have some discoloration and a later made (cable) hole that has been restored by a piece of colored plywood.
Dimensions:
48.03 in W x 10.23 in D x 62.59 in H
122 cm W x 26 cm D x 159 cm H
About the Designer:
Børge Mogensen is without a doubt one of the most famous Danish designers. Born in 1914 in Aalborg, Mogensen was trained as a cabinet maker and studied at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen from 1936 to 1938, and architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts’ School of Architecture between 1938 and 1942.
At the beginning of his career, he became head of F.D.B. Mobler’s furniture design studio. In 1950 he started his own design studio, collaborating with manufacturers Soborg, the Swedish company Karl Andersson and the famous manufacturer Fredericia from 1955. The collaboration with the latter resulted in many of Mogensen’s most famous furniture pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Flexible Wood Bookcase, Italy, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Flexible wood bookcase, Italy, 1980s
Structure lacquered in black and shelves in red.
It bends whatever you want it to hold your books, objects and treasures.
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Doré Bronze Bookcase by F. Linke
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical bookcase with parquetry wood with the original finish, never been touched. Exquisite top quality detail of ormolu and doré bronze. Singed ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
Aksel Kjersgaard Adjustable Bookstand
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aksel Kjersgaard adjustable bookstand with three bookshelves, 1970.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage 20th Century Specialists Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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