Mid Century Bookshelf by Olof Pira for String AB, 1960s
By String Design AB, Olof Pira
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century free standing bookshelf designed by Olof Pira for String AB.
Teak
Walnut Solid Wood Low Bookcase Storage with Open Back and Thick Shelves
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Handmade with eco-friendly wood from the urban forest, find the perfect contemporary free-standing bookshelf or display shelf for your home.
Wood
Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Ergo Unit by J. Texmon & E. Blindheim c. 1960's
By Blindheim Møbelfabrikk AS
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Ergo free standing wall unit, bookshelf, storage designed by Einar Blindheim and John Texmon, made in Norway by Blindheim Mobelfabrikk circa 1960's.
Teak
Unavailable
H 30.32 in W 72.05 in D 11.82 in
MidCentury Canadian Walnut 881 Free Standing Bookshelf, 1960s
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Geometrical midcentury bookshelf on feet produced in Canada in the 1960s, walnut veneered corpus with black painted leg structure. Shelves can be adjusted.
Wood, Walnut
Unavailable
H 48.23 in W 36.42 in D 9.06 in
Arthur Brett Mahogany Free - Standing Open Bookshelf with Two Drawers
By Arthur Brett
Located in London, GB
A mahogany open bookcase on bracket feet with four graduated shelves above two drawers. Arthur Brett is a long-established English cabinet making business producing high quality fur...
Mahogany
Sold
H 68.12 in W 41.34 in D 13.78 in
Kurt Østervig Teak Free Standing Bookshelf or Room Divider, 1960's Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian modern period free standing bookshelf or room divider designed by Kurt Østervig for K.P.
Metal, Brass
Swedish Modern Free-Standing Bookshelf Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Splendid bookshelf unit designed and manufactured in Sweden circa 1960’s. This vintage unit remains fully functional as it has been restored by our expert craftsmen. With ample stora...
Steel
Vintage Italian Free-Standing Bookshelf, 1950s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This bookshelf was pruduced around the 1950s. It is made of 2 wooden units with shelves and storages. It remains in a good vintage condition: wear consistent with age and use mostly ...
Brass
Danish Modern Teak Free-Standing Bookshelf Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Description Rare & unique Danish free-standing display bookshelf featuring a drop down compartment that can be use as a writing desk, display glass for small objects, and below a ca...
Glass, Teak
Merton L. Gershun Free-Standing Bookshelf for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning standing bookshelf designed by Merton L. Gershun for Dillingham in the United States, circa 1960s. This rare design features a walnut wood case with black satin lacquered wo...
Satin, Walnut, Lacquer
Mid Century Free Standing Bookshelf w/ Tambour Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Period/Style: Mid Century Modern Country: United States Date: 1960’s Dimensions: 64.75″H x 48″L x 17.75″W Materials: Walnut Condition...
Walnut
Sold
H 74.61 in W 29.53 in D 11.42 in
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 mino...
Brass
Sold
H 72 in W 67 in D 18 in
Stewart MacDougall & Kipp Stewart Free-Standing Bookshelf Unit for Glenn of Cali
By Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Stewart MacDougall & Kipp Stewart. Manufacturer: Glenn of California. Period/style: Mid-Century Modern. Country: United States. Date: 1950s Dimensions: 72″ H x 67″ L...
Brass
Mid-Century Standing Standing Bamboo Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cute 1970's Mid-Century bamboo free-standing bookshelf. Bamboo frame with woven rattan shelving and trellis style woven backing.
Bamboo, Rattan
1950 Cherrywood Bookshelf Attributed to Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950 cherrywood bookshelf to Pierre Guariche. Free standing bookshelf composed by a large black lacquered steel frame, highlighted with brass cabochons.
Iron
Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler Modular Bookcase Unit
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These pieces can be used separately as a free-standing bookshelf and cabinet, respectively, or stacked to create this compact unit.
Teak
Merton L. Gershun Free-Standing Walnut Bookshelf for Dillingham
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning standing bookshelf designed by Merton L. Gershun for Dillingham in the United States circa 1960s. This rare design features a walnut wood case with black satin lacquered woo...
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Merton L. Gershun Free-Standing Taper Bookshelf for Dillingham
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Merton L. Gershun free-standing taper bookshelf for Dillingham. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing histo...
Walnut
Norwegian Modern Free-Standing Modular Teak Bookshelf by Einar Raknes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Norwegian modern free-standing modular teak bookshelf by Einar Raknes.
Brass
Sold
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
Sold
H 79.75 in W 40 in D 15.5 in
Mid century Modern Pair of Founders Free Standing Vintage Wood Bookshelf
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of Founders free standing vintage wood bookshelf. A very sleek bookshelf shelving unit featuring a blonde wood construction with white panel backing.
Wood
Sold
H 73 in W 87 in D 13.25 in
3 Bay Modular Wall Unit Bookshelf w Cabinets Free Standing Mid-Century Modern
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Up for offer is this amazing Mid-Century Modern storage unit and bookshelf. Modular and sleek in design, the shelves, drawers and cabinets can be rearranged to your liking. Functiona...
Wood
Skønvirke Cabinet, Martin Nyrop, Denmark, 1905
By Martin Nyrop
Located in London, GB
A free-standing cabinet or bookshelf designed by architect Martin Nyrop and made by Rudolph Rasmussen before 1905.
Pine
Sold
H 72 in W 101 in D 18 in
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Free-Standing Bookshelf Unit by Stanley F.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Stanley Furniture Manufacturer: Stanley Furniture ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history ba...
Wood, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Free-Standing Walnut Bookshelf Storage Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition This Mid-Century Modern free-standing bookshelf and storage unit features a clean architectural frame crafted in richly grained walnut.
Walnut
Mid-Century Danish Freestanding Teak Bookshelf Wall Unit, Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig, Povl Dinesen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Danish teak wood free standing bookshelf or wall unit designed by Kurt Ostervig crafted by Povl Dinesen.
Brass
Sold
H 71 in W 41 in D 10 in
Kurt Ostervig Povl Dinesen Danish Teak Adjustable Bookshelves Room Divider
By Kurt Østervig, Povl Dinesen
Located in Ferndale, MI
Modular and adjustable Danish teak wood free standing bookshelf or room divider. Designed by Kurt Ostervig crafted by Povl Dinesen.
Brass
Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler Teak Book Shelf
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This free-standing bookshelf (model RY 8) was designed by Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler.
Teak, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Free-Standing Walnut Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Walnut
French Art Deco Black Desk
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
French Art Deco black desk This French desk was produced in the 1930s, it has a new leather inset top, lockable door with drawers behind and top drawer, the desk is free standing wi...
Mahogany
$3,539 / item
H 16.93 in W 46.46 in D 14.18 in
Kai Kristiansen Upholstered Bench in Fumed Oak and Mohair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen, a key figure in the Danish Modern movement, designed the Entre Series in 1956 as a modular collection of bedside cabinets, benches, and chests. Combining Danish desi...
Velvet, Oak
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$1,373 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$3,050 / item
H 27.96 in W 59.06 in D 13 in
Scandinavian Contemporary Haiku Shelf, Oakwood, Ashwood or Black
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Haiku shelf in Scandinavian contemporary style is made in solid wood with modern cns-technique and traditional craftsmanship to manifest a product with estetic simplicity and outstan...
Ash
$8,969 / set
H 120.87 in W 79.53 in D 12.8 in
Large 1950s Italian Mid Century Teak Maple Freestanding Shelving System 18 Piece
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Recently imported from Italy, this is a good example of post war Italian Avant Garde design. Measuring an impressive 3-metres from floor to ceiling – a common height in Italian apart...
Brass
1950s Swedish Velvet Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' Sofa, circa 1950s First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden, the 'Samspel' sofa is one of the finest pieces to be drawn by Sweden...
Wool, Cotton, Beech
$2,300 / item
H 20.5 in W 14 in D 67 in
HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This bench is the ideal solution to having records sitting all over your house and no place to sit. This is an original design, but with a strong influence of Mid Century Danish Mode...
Walnut
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
$3,800
H 82.5 in W 110.5 in D 19 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Freestanding Shelf Unit in Teak c. 1950's
By Poul Cadovius, William Watting
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mid Century Danish Modern freestanding shelf unit attributed to William Watting for Fristo, made in Denmark circa 1950's. The shelf unit features 14 rectangular shelves w...
Teak
Bertu Coffee Tables, Mondo Walnut Coffee Table, Large
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Coffee Tables, Mondo Walnut Coffee Table, Large This Large Modern Coffee Table - The Mondo is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each table is hand-made wit...
Wood, Walnut
Mamun Bedside
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
$2,366
H 85.44 in W 24.22 in D 7.68 in
Vintage Wood Room Divider, Mid-Century Modern, 1967, 217cm Tall
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage wood room divider - 1960s Wear consistent with age and use. Room divider - Séparateur de pièce Measures : 61,5x19,5cm H:217cm
Wood
$1,597
H 78.75 in W 29.53 in D 16.15 in
IKEA Wall Bookcase by Niels Gammelgaard, Mid-Century Modern Design
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Den Haag, NL
Ikea String spirit shelf from tomado / enetri by niels gammelgaard. 2 chrome metal uprights. 5 pine spokes. Attaches to the wall and stands on the floor with two points.
Wire
Paolo Buffa, walnut bar cabinet with maple inlaid front
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2534 Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare walnut bar cabinet with maple inlaid front and lacquered metal interior. Two maple drawers with glass fronts, mirrors and hidden light. Drawing...
Maple
Branda Leather Bench by Enrico Tonucci
By Manifestodesign
Located in Milan, IT
The origins of this product are as old as time, and most likely this was once a travel bed. This bench is made of solid black hickory, with a seat in full-grain leather. Branda can b...
Leather, Hickory
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
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