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Asymmetrical Bookcase

Bespoke Asymmetrical Bookcase of solid walnut by Jonathan Field.
Bespoke Asymmetrical Bookcase of solid walnut by Jonathan Field.

Bespoke Asymmetrical Bookcase of solid walnut by Jonathan Field.

By Jonathan Field

Located in London, GB

Low curved bookcase in English walnut with panelled back, can be used centrally in a room or placed

Category

2010s English Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Contemporary Asymmetrical Bookcase with Teak Wall Panel and Aluminum Shelving
Contemporary Asymmetrical Bookcase with Teak Wall Panel and Aluminum Shelving

Contemporary Asymmetrical Bookcase with Teak Wall Panel and Aluminum Shelving

By Tisettanta

Located in Chicago, IL

Bookcase unit to be horizontally or vertically positioned. Shelves in aluminium varnished folded

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Modular Asymmetrical Durmast Bookcase by Erika Gambella

Modular Asymmetrical Durmast Bookcase by Erika Gambella

$47,520 / item

H 71.66 in W 147.64 in D 17.33 in

Modular Asymmetrical Durmast Bookcase by Erika Gambella

By Erbanisteria Roberto Gambella

Located in Milan, IT

Merging minimalist style with traditional craftsmanship, this modular asymmetrical bookcase will

Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Post Modern Sculptural Asymmetrical Open Bookcase Room Divider in Steel
Post Modern Sculptural Asymmetrical Open Bookcase Room Divider in Steel

Post Modern Sculptural Asymmetrical Open Bookcase Room Divider in Steel

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Storage unit or room divider, lacquered steel, Italy, 1970s This captivating bookcase hails from

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Asymmetrical Oak Bookshelf, The Netherlands 1970s
Asymmetrical Oak Bookshelf, The Netherlands 1970s

Asymmetrical Oak Bookshelf, The Netherlands 1970s

$4,400

H 74.81 in W 38.19 in D 9.06 in

Asymmetrical Oak Bookshelf, The Netherlands 1970s

Located in Utrecht, NL

and organic over the ornate and extravagant. Although the design is asymmetrical it remains minimal

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Gritti Bookcase by Memphis, Andrea Branzi
Gritti Bookcase by Memphis, Andrea Branzi

Gritti Bookcase by Memphis, Andrea Branzi

$14,670

H 79.93 in W 149.61 in D 11.82 in

Gritti Bookcase by Memphis, Andrea Branzi

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

disorderly way from the sides of the grid. The linear character of the apparently “normal” bookcase is broken

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Fabrizio Mangoni Unique bookcase Italy 1969
Fabrizio Mangoni Unique bookcase Italy 1969

Fabrizio Mangoni Unique bookcase Italy 1969

$32,610

H 100.79 in W 96.07 in D 22.84 in

Fabrizio Mangoni Unique bookcase Italy 1969

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

. The bookcase boasts an asymmetrical structure, lending it a dynamic and sculptural presence. It

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Etagere or Shelving Wall Unit in Oak & Glass
Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Etagere or Shelving Wall Unit in Oak & Glass

Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Etagere or Shelving Wall Unit in Oak & Glass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A 1970's retro classic etagere. It consists of oak bentwood framing with clear glass shelves. Overall in very good condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Contemporary bookcase Totem in metal by design by nico
Contemporary bookcase Totem in metal by design by nico

Contemporary bookcase Totem in metal by design by nico

$7,234 / set

H 55.12 in W 41.34 in D 13.78 in

Contemporary bookcase Totem in metal by design by nico

By Design by Nico, Nicolette De Waart

Located in HEEMSTEDE, NL

Bookcase Totem - Cabinet of Curiosities The modular metal bookcase Totem features asymmetrical

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Other Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Contemporary bookcase Totem in metal by design by nico multicolour
Contemporary bookcase Totem in metal by design by nico multicolour

Contemporary bookcase Totem in metal by design by nico multicolour

$7,246 / set

H 55.12 in W 41.34 in D 13.78 in

Contemporary bookcase Totem in metal by design by nico multicolour

By Design by Nico, Nicolette De Waart

Located in HEEMSTEDE, NL

**Bookcase Totem - Cabinet of Curiosities** The modular metal bookcase Totem features asymmetrical

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Other Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Asymmetrical Durmast Bookcase
Asymmetrical Durmast Bookcase

Asymmetrical Durmast Bookcase

$10,185 / item

H 79.53 in W 49.22 in D 18.9 in

Asymmetrical Durmast Bookcase

By Erbanisteria Roberto Gambella

Located in Milan, IT

Characterized by simple and clean lines, this modern bookcase will elegantly showcase precious

Category

2010s Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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Asymmetrical Indochinese Shelves or Bookcase in Carved Wood, 1930s
Asymmetrical Indochinese Shelves or Bookcase in Carved Wood, 1930s

Asymmetrical Indochinese Shelves or Bookcase in Carved Wood, 1930s

Located in L'Etang, FR

Asymmetric shelves or pot holder, made in Indochina (French colony), circa 1930. Can be placed

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Vintage 1930s Vietnamese Japonisme Shelves

Materials

Marble

Pair of André Groult Art Deco Four-Tier Étagères, 1930
Pair of André Groult Art Deco Four-Tier Étagères, 1930

Pair of André Groult Art Deco Four-Tier Étagères, 1930

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H 37.25 in W 33 in D 9.88 in

Pair of André Groult Art Deco Four-Tier Étagères, 1930

By Andre Groult

Located in San Francisco, CA

figures of the Art Deco style. Striking asymmetrical shelving unit, bookcase, or plant stand comprised of

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

1950s Asymmetrical Bookcase by René Gabriel
1950s Asymmetrical Bookcase by René Gabriel

1950s Asymmetrical Bookcase by René Gabriel

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H 55.12 in W 32.29 in D 10.63 in

1950s Asymmetrical Bookcase by René Gabriel

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

1950s asymmetrical bookcase by René Gabriel. Can be set on the floor with a bronze system placed

Category

Vintage 1950s French Shelves

Materials

Oak

Italian modern Asymmetric bookcase with 2 shelves in light wood, 1980s
Italian modern Asymmetric bookcase with 2 shelves in light wood, 1980s

Italian modern Asymmetric bookcase with 2 shelves in light wood, 1980s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern Asymmetric bookcase with 2 shelves in light wood, 1980s Asymmetric fantastic

Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Asymmetrical Bookcase, Credenza, Drop Front Desk by Modernage
Art Deco Asymmetrical Bookcase, Credenza, Drop Front Desk by Modernage

Art Deco Asymmetrical Bookcase, Credenza, Drop Front Desk by Modernage

By Modernage Furniture Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

Art Deco Asymmetrical Bookcase / Credenza / Drop Front Desk by Modernage, American, circa 1930's

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Bookcases and Chests by Modernage
Art Deco Bookcases and Chests by Modernage

Art Deco Bookcases and Chests by Modernage

By Modernage Furniture Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

Selection of Art Deco Asymmetrical Bookcases / Credenzas / Drop Front Desks by Modernage, American

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

1970's Asymmetrical French Bookshelf Room Divider Unit
1970's Asymmetrical French Bookshelf Room Divider Unit

1970's Asymmetrical French Bookshelf Room Divider Unit

Located in Culver City, CA

to float in the middle of a room. This piece's asymmetrical design and stilted legs really draw

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Libreria Liana Bookshelf, Ettore Sottsass, Meccani, 1993, Limited Edition of 10
Libreria Liana Bookshelf, Ettore Sottsass, Meccani, 1993, Limited Edition of 10

Libreria Liana Bookshelf, Ettore Sottsass, Meccani, 1993, Limited Edition of 10

By Ferdinando Meccani, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Munster, NRW

brand and copper plate of the company ‚Meccani‘. The asymmetrical, sculptural ‚liana‘ bookcase is a

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood

Bespoke Asymmetrical Bookcase of solid English walnut.
Bespoke Asymmetrical Bookcase of solid English walnut.

Bespoke Asymmetrical Bookcase of solid English walnut.

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H 26.78 in W 82.68 in D 13.78 in

Bespoke Asymmetrical Bookcase of solid English walnut.

By Jonathan Field

Located in London, GB

Low curved bookcase in English walnut with panelled back, can be used centrally in a room or placed

Category

2010s English Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Artisan Bookshelf, Asymmetrical Room Divider Unit in Wood, 1950s
Artisan Bookshelf, Asymmetrical Room Divider Unit in Wood, 1950s

Artisan Bookshelf, Asymmetrical Room Divider Unit in Wood, 1950s

Located in Antwerp, BE

artisan bookshelf, made of solid wood and exceptionally well crafted. This asymmetrical bookcase can also

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Milo Baughman Chrome Etagere with Asymmetrical Form
Milo Baughman Chrome Etagere with Asymmetrical Form

Milo Baughman Chrome Etagere with Asymmetrical Form

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An asymmetrical etagere in chrome. It is very nice looking and useful for display.

Category

20th Century American Bookcases

Asymmetrical Solid Walnut Wood Shelving Unit Adjustable Attr Gerald McCabe
Asymmetrical Solid Walnut Wood Shelving Unit Adjustable Attr Gerald McCabe

Asymmetrical Solid Walnut Wood Shelving Unit Adjustable Attr Gerald McCabe

By George Nakashima, Gerald McCabe

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, an asymmetrical shelving unit or bookshelf in solid walnut wood. Unit is

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Rattan Etagere or Shelving Wall Unit
Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Rattan Etagere or Shelving Wall Unit

Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Rattan Etagere or Shelving Wall Unit

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A 1970's retro classic etagere. It consists of rattan wrapped wood framing with clear glass shelves. Overall in excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Set of Three Christian De Portzamparc Asymmetric Bookcases
Set of Three Christian De Portzamparc Asymmetric Bookcases

Set of Three Christian De Portzamparc Asymmetric Bookcases

By Christian de Portzamparc

Located in Brussels, BE

Set of three Christian de Portzamparc asymmetric bookcases. Gouge planed oak Maple Measure: Each

Category

Late 20th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Maple, Oak

Streamline Art Deco Pr. Asymmetrical Bookcases by Gilbert Rohde
Streamline Art Deco Pr. Asymmetrical Bookcases by Gilbert Rohde

Streamline Art Deco Pr. Asymmetrical Bookcases by Gilbert Rohde

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This beautiful pair of asymmetrical bookcases was designed by Gilbert Rohde and manufactured by

Category

20th Century American Bookcases

Bookcase Cabinet De Pierre Chapo in French Elm from 1970
Bookcase Cabinet De Pierre Chapo in French Elm from 1970

Bookcase Cabinet De Pierre Chapo in French Elm from 1970

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Lyon, FR

tradition of Pierre Chapo, it consists of a storage cabinet with drawer and asymmetric door and a bookcase

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Jens Risom Bookcase
Jens Risom Bookcase

Jens Risom Bookcase

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H 56.5 in W 36 in D 12.5 in

Jens Risom Bookcase

By Jens Risom

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Small bookcase with one asymmetrical drawer sitting on a graceful base.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

1970's Asymmetrical Chrome Room Divider/ Etagere
1970's Asymmetrical Chrome Room Divider/ Etagere

1970's Asymmetrical Chrome Room Divider/ Etagere

By Milo Baughman

Located in Atlanta, GA

1970's Milo Baughman style chrome & glass etagere / room divider.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Bauhaus Style Lacquered Macassar Ebony Bookshelf with Asymmetrical Shelves
Bauhaus Style Lacquered Macassar Ebony Bookshelf with Asymmetrical Shelves

Bauhaus Style Lacquered Macassar Ebony Bookshelf with Asymmetrical Shelves

Located in Atlanta, GA

This Bauhaus inspired modern lacquered bookcase from the late 20th century features a very linear

Category

20th Century Hungarian Bauhaus Bookcases

Materials

Ebony, Macassar, Lacquer

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Italian Sculptural King Size bed with Integrated Nightstands in Ash

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Located in Waalwijk, NL

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Asymmetrical Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic asymmetrical bookcase available at 1stDibs. Each asymmetrical bookcase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and hardwood. There are 9 variations of the antique or vintage asymmetrical bookcase you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect asymmetrical bookcase — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An asymmetrical bookcase, designed in the Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one asymmetrical bookcase that is appealing in its simplicity, but Christian de Portzamparc, Erbanisteria Roberto Gambella and Jonathan Field produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Asymmetrical Bookcase?

Prices for an asymmetrical bookcase can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,772 and can go as high as $13,349, while the average can fetch as much as $4,549.

Finding the Right Bookcases for You

Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, an antique bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover.

As long as curious people have collected stories, we have needed a place to stow them away and preserve them. When auction houses and book dealers proliferated by the late 17th century, the bibliophile was born. And, of course, as with any treasured decorative objects or collectibles, a book lover’s volumes were suddenly worthy of a luxurious display — enter the bookcase.

Americans of means during the 19th century took to amassing art as well as rare books, and bookcases of the era — rife with hand-carved decorative accents and architectural motifs — were ideal for displaying their handsome leather-bound wares.

Although our favorite titles may change over the years, the functionality and beauty of their home within our home is timeless. Even those who don’t covet the perfect home library can benefit from an attractive display case, as bookcases can easily double as charming étagères

Contemporary and customizable options make it easier for you to find the perfect bookcase for your style and stacks. If you don’t wish to fill your storage piece so that your collection is snug within its confines, incorporate extra space to allow for additional displays and decorative objects. And by introducing a striking dark wood Art Deco bookcase or low-profile mid-century modern design by Paul McCobb into your living room, your signed first editions won’t be the only items making a statement. 

Find barrister bookcases, Globe Wernicke bookcases, bookcases with doors and other vintage and antique bookcases on 1stDibs now.

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