$6,347
Bookshelf Bauhaus
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
This striking Bauhaus-style bookshelf from the 1950s is a quintessential example of mid-century modern design, blending form and function with refined industrial aesthetics.
Steel
Marcel Breuer Bauhaus S44 bookshelf in chrome and walnut veneer for Tecta
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Bookshelf original designed by Marcel Breuer in 1932 for the Clarté House in Geneva.
Metal, Chrome
Bauhaus Bookshelf, wood and glass
By Bauhaus
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Bookcase made of black painted wood and glass shelves. The bookcase is in Bauhaus style, very comfortable being of reduced height, measuring in fact only 183 cm. Very interesting ob...
Glass, Wood
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H 38.59 in W 57.09 in D 8.67 in
Minimalist Free-Standing Wire Bookshelf by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pilastro wire bookshelf with original enameled metal plates in white and red. In original condition with visible signs of wear and some paint loss and minimal surface rust. The shelv...
Wire
Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro Standing Wire Bookshelf
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and amazing Bauhaus inspired Pilastro wire bookshelf with original enameled metal plates.
Metal
Bauhaus Inspired Tomado Enameled Metal Standing Bookshelf
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From Famed Dutch Manufacturer Tomado (An acronym for Van der Togt Massa Artikelen Dordrecht meaning Van Der Togt Mass Articles Dordrecht - Dordrecht being the city the company origin...
Metal
1970s Bauhaus Style Chrome Bookshelf
By Milo Baughman
Located in Bastrop, TX
Classic Bauhaus tubular chrome and smoked glass shelving. New glass. Excellent vintage condition. 1970's.
Chrome
Sold
H 35.75 in W 59 in D 14.5 in
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 silhouette made of lustrous Macassar ebony wood.( Macassar ebony is relatively rare ...
Ebony, Macassar, Lacquer
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$3,408 / set
H 78.75 in W 63 in D 14.97 in
Poul Cadovius, Teak Royal System, Scandinavian Midcentury, Denmark 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Göteborg, SE
Poul Cadovius designed the Royal System shelving system in 1948. It was one of the world's first shelves that hung on the wall, freeing up floor space. The shelving system quickly be...
Metal
$2,879
H 61.03 in W 63.78 in D 14.77 in
Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish modern teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is contains one cabinet with drawers and 7 shelves This piece is completely adjustable, and...
Teak
$10,660 / item
H 33.47 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
Brutalist Black Leather Lounge Chair with Cast Brass Legs, Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
A commanding interpretation of Brutalist design, this sculptural lounge chair explores weight, proportion, and material contrast through a distinctly contemporary lens. Its bold, arc...
Brass
$3,104Sale Price / item|22% Off
H 78.74 in W 13.77 in D 11.81 in
Contemporary Book Shelf Stand in Brazilian Hardwood by Leo Strauss
Located in Atibaia, BR
The book shelf column is a piece of unique construction and design. Its geometric shapes, straight angles and simple lines, significant characteristics of the modernist movement in B...
Brass
Trio-Leo Bench, Camel Bouclé & Wood Bench by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order tri-base & bouclé bench designed by Christian Siriano. Fabric: Camel Bouclé (available in custom fabric) Base: Black Lacquered Maple (available in custom finish) ...
Bouclé, Maple
$7,400
H 101.19 in W 97.25 in D 10.24 in
French Mid-Century Modern Bookcase or Shelf Unit in Solid Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bookcase / wall shelving unit / room divider, solid ash, France, 1960s This mid-century modern French bookcase, dating from the 1960s, balances functionality with structural minima...
Ash
$7,052Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.99 in W 63 in D 32.29 in
Tito Agnoli Black Leather Sofa for Poltrona Frau
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing Timeless Luxury: Tito Agnoli's 1980s Italian Two-Seater Black Leather Sofa by Poltrona Frau Experience the epitome of sophistication with this Italian two-seater black l...
Leather
$16,500
H 78.75 in W 99.61 in D 13.78 in
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Green Coated Steel
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, coated steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, hir...
Steel
$13,800
H 109.45 in W 83.86 in D 19.3 in
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'E22' Wall Unit or Bookcase in Wood and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, bookcase or wall unit, model 'E22', lacquered steel, lacquered aluminum, wood, glass, Italy, design 1957. This sleek, wall-mounted shelving unit, crafted ...
Aluminum
$6,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 81.89 in W 106.3 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Eugenio Escudero, Mexico, 1960
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Spectacular wall unit attributed by the Spanish designer and fervent admirer of Gio Ponti who settled in Mexico, Eugenio Escudero. Escudero is cataloged one of the greatest icons of ...
Brass
Wall Unit "Extenso" by Amma Torino, 1960s
By Amma
Located in bruxelles, BE
Large fully modular wall unit comprising 4 black uprights, 7 planks, 1 small pedestal with 2 sliding doors, 1 large pedestal with 4 drawers and two sliding doors and 1 large pedestal...
Brass
Marianne Bookshelf by Mingardo
Located in Geneve, CH
Marianne bookshelf by Mingardo Dimensions: D62 x W30 x H240 cm Materials: Matte nickel structure, tempered glass shelves. Natural brass details with spheres. Weight: 60 kg Also ...
Brass, Nickel
Open Contemporary Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in a soothing Sandbar hue. Crafted from premium mahogany wood, this bookshelf ensures durability and a timeless look. The soft, neutral Sandbar finish adds a touch of sophis...
Wood
Excellence Bookcase
Located in Paris, FR
Bookcase Excellence with wooden structure in black lacquered finish, with vertical parts in casted solid brass with wood veining pattern covered with gold leaf. Bookcase with polish...
Marble, Brass, Gold Leaf
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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 case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
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