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Book Case - Shelving Unit
Located in Hellerup, DK
Cool vintage tall chrome book case from 1960-1970s. There are 4 smoke colored glass shelves and 1
Category

Vintage 1960s French Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Book Case - Shelving Unit
Book Case - Shelving Unit
H 84.65 in W 31.5 in D 14.57 in
Mid Century Book Cases & Display - Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Mid Century Book Cases & Display - Pair represents a captivating blend of practicality and
Category

Early 2000s Shelves

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Book Cases & Display - Pair
Mid Century Book Cases & Display - Pair
H 48.5 in W 31.25 in D 8.5 in
Postmodern Storing Unit, Library or Book Shelve, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Library; Book Shelve; Postmodern; Storing Unit; Italy; 1970s; Italian Design; Post-Modern; Enzo
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Indian decorative Book Case Circa 2000
Located in Jupiter, FL
This is a beautiful book-case, hand carved decorative trim in face of unit and from India. It has
Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Bamboo Book Shelving - Vintage Wall Rack, Unit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
condition. The freestanding wall rack, unit is composed with three large, small levels. The small library is
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bamboo

Cloud Case Painted Paper Pulp Shelving Unit 'Goodnight Moon Edition'
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cloud Case Shelving Unit by Chiaozza. 2021 Materials: Painted Paper Pulp. Dimensions: H 67
Category

2010s North American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Paper

Book case "Bokvagga/Book crib" by Bruno Mathsson , Sweden 1941, elm and beech
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Book crib designed by bruno Mathsson in 1941. This example made by Firma Karl Mathsson in 1964
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Beech, Elm

Hidden TV Company Faux Book Front Television Cupboard Stand Media Unit
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely faux book fronted “The Hidden TV Company” television
Category

20th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Book Case with a Drawer at the Bottom
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Book Case with a Drawer at the Bottom This charming little shelf unit has a gallery to
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Oak Wall Hanging Book Shelf This charming little shelf unit, has 2 shelves
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oak Wall Hanging Book Shelf This charming little shelf unit, has 2 shelves with a scaloped apron
Category

Vintage 1930s Arts and Crafts Shelves

Materials

Oak

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 Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Ghidini 1961 Frame Book Case in Bolivar Wood by Stefano Giovannoni
By Ghidini 1961, Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
family with essential lines. Small tables and storage units are played with different materials, such as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Burl

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

Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Shelves

Materials

Wood

Vintage Brutalist Wall Unit, 1960s
Vintage Brutalist Wall Unit, 1960s
H 82.68 in W 122.05 in D 14.18 in
Zinc Book Shelf
By Francine Villier-levy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique shelving unit created by a Belgium designer, Francine Villier-Levy. This tall unit in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Iron, Zinc

Zinc Book Shelf
Zinc Book Shelf
H 94 in W 43 in D 12 in
Claude Vassal French 50s Book shelf Cabinet
By Claude Vassal
Located in Westport, CT
Claude Vassal Rare and Unusual 1950's Tall Multiple Colored Glass panel Cabinet Book shelf Unit 77
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Rustic Pine Wall Hanging Book Shelf
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Rustic Pine Wall Hanging Book Shelf This charming little shelf unit, has 3 waterfall shelves
Category

Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Shelves

Materials

Pine

Rare Large Pilastro Wall Unit with Desk and Light
By Coen de Vries, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
comprised of multiple panel-backed Pilastro book cases with extended shelving units. The metal is in very
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Sheet Metal

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Poul Hundevad Rosewood - Drop Desk - Wall Unit Bookcase
By Poul Havgaard
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning rose wood book case or desk. Sliding door on the bottom with file draw and shelving. Two
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Restored Rattan Seven-Tier Display Shelf Wall Etagere Unit with Cabinet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage seven-level rattan shelf room divider wall with mahogany shelving. The unit features a
Category

Vintage 1950s Cabinets

Materials

Rattan

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

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

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Nuage Shelving Unit by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid Centruy Modern Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-century 3 bay lighted display cabinet / wall unit with desk
Located in Chicago, IL
32” x 18.5” x 77”H ea Three-bay lighted wall unit in oak •smoked glass doors with brass hinges
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

TOMADO Black & White Standing Enameled metal Book Shelves
By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Lightweight versatile shelving unit perfect for displaying your favorite books and accessories. In original
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Green, Yellow Aluminium
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

19thc Original Blue Painted Bucket Bench / Book Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and aged surface. It could also be used as a bookshelf or shelf unit in your country house. The shelf
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Shelves

Materials

Wood

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminum by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Freestanding Michel Ducaroy Wall Unit in Acrylic and Aluminum for Roche Bobois
By Michel Ducaroy, Roche Bobois
Located in Markington, GB
Freestanding Michel Ducaroy modular wall unit in acrylic and aluminum for Roche Bobois
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
. This is an early version of the Royal Wall Unit from the 1950s with a rare brass book/record divider
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

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

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

FINE THEODORE ALEXANDER FAUX BOOK LAUREL BURL OPEN LiBRARY BOOKCASE
By Theodore Alexander
Located in GB
discontinued, RRP £20,000 Theodore Alexander Faux book fronted library bookcase with spot lights in Laurel Burl
Category

20th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Burled Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet by Johan Tapp for Gumps
By Gumps, Johan Tapp
Located in Lafayette, IN
Spectacular burled cabinet/wall unit designed by Johan Tapp for Gumps. Cabinet features beautiful
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Vintage Danish Rosewood 3-Bay Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular rosewood/palisander wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

1970s Aluminum and Glass Orba Wall Unit by Janet Schweitzer for Pace Collection
By Pace Collection, Janet Schweitzer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning aluminum and glass Orba wall unit designed by Janet Schweitzer for the Pace Collection
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

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 Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1960s Modular MCM Walnut Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk Bookshelves- 5 Pieces
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Madison, WI
This very unique modular 5 Piece Mid Century wall unit set has it ALL, and leaves plenty of room
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

"Book" Storage Cabinets by Titti Fabiani for Ideal Form Team, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
"Book" storage units by Titti Fabiani for Ideal Form Team Ashwood frames with glass doors
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Extra Large Metal Tomado Shelving Wall Unit Dutch Design
By Nils Nisse Strinning, Tomado
Located in DE MEERN, NL
width, 19.5 cm in depth, and 1 cm in height. Whether you are an avid book collector or an interior
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

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Book Case Unit For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the book case unit you’re looking for. A book case unit — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a book case unit, we have 332 options in-stock, while there are 38 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the book case unit you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each book case unit bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. Poul Cadovius, Cassina and Charlotte Perriand each produced at least one beautiful book case unit that is worth considering.

How Much is a Book Case Unit?

Prices for a book case unit can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $100 and can go as high as $398,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,141.

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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