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1980s Vintage Modular Bookshelf Unit Manner of Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jea
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Monrovia, CA
and Pierre Jeanneret Modular Bookshelf Unit.
This Is A Beautiful Example Of Charlotte Perriand's
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 32 in W 59 in D 12 in
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Free-Standing Bookshelf Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Vintage Primitive Arts and Craft Style Carved Wood Bookshelf and Storage Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
This bookshelf unit has handmade caved wood detailing everywhere. The top is scalloped detailing
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 49 in W 43 in D 14 in
Swedish Standing Wire Bookcase by Sonja, Mid-20th Century
By Exqvisita Style AB 1
Located in Delft, NL
Swedish Standing Wire Bookcase by Sonja, Mid-20th Century
Swedish Sonja standing wire bookshelf
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Dovetailed Teak Nightstands or Benches
Located in Norwalk, CT
Pastoe. Use them as nightstands, entryway benches, or even stack them to create a one-of-a-kind bookshelf
Category
20th Century Night Stands
Materials
Laminate, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookcase: Vintage Elegance Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lacquer, this walnut bookshelf unit exudes sophistication. Whether it's in a cozy reading nook, an elegant
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Wall Unit
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Wall Unit, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is a versatile size and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Glass, Wood, Teak
Midcentury Wall Unit Bookshelf by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy
By F.P. Fratelli Proserpio 1
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
1960s teak wall unit. Created by the talented Proserpio brothers in their factory, which still thrives
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Parquet Oak Bookshelf Storage Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Parquet Oak
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Danish Walnut Stand Alone Wall Unit / Room Divider / Bookshelf
By HG Furniture
Located in Kensington, MD
Danish Walnut Stand Alone Wall Unit / Room Divider / Bookshelf
Additional information:
Material
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Vintage American Industrial Freestanding Bookshelf or Shelving Wall Unit
Located in Seattle, WA
Industrial Metal Shelf Unit, Green Patina. This is a hardy and heavy industrial, rolling shelving
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
1960s Danish Modern Mahogany Bookshelf: Restored Mid-Century Wall Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the world of mid-century modern design with our circa 1960s Danish modern bookshelf
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Pine Wall Unit with Bookshelf and Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish pine wall unit of pitch pine consisting of bookcase and chest of drawers. Handles and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Pine, Wood
Contemporary Floor to Ceiling Bookshelf Bookcase Storage Unit Brass Metal
By FILIPPO CARANDINI
Located in Milan, IT
Bookcase 02
Floor to ceiling bookcase entirely made of brass. The structure has no visible joints or screws becoming an asymmetric shape that merges organically in its context. It c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 116.15 in W 59.06 in D 15.75 in
Contemporary Bookcase Floor to Ceiling Storage Unit Brass Marble Bookshelf
By FILIPPO CARANDINI
Located in Milan, IT
Bookcase 01
Floor to ceiling bookcase featuring 3 back-painted glass doors colored in neutral tones, marble or onyx top, lacquered wooden interior and brass shelving. Each of the th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
H 116.15 in W 63 in D 17.72 in
Contemporary Bookcase Floor to Ceiling Storage Unit Brass Marble Bookshelf
By FILIPPO CARANDINI
Located in Milan, IT
Bookcase 01
Floor to ceiling bookcase featuring 3 back-painted glass doors colored in cold tones, marble or onyx top, lacquered wooden interior and brass shelving. Each of the three...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 116.15 in W 63 in D 17.72 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood, Brass & Painted Metal Wall Unit Bookshelf
Located in Varese, Lombardia
condition: the wall unit has been restored but shows slight signs of wear due to age and use as displayed in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 78.75 in W 33.08 in D 20.87 in
Contemporary Bookcase Onyx Top Floor to Ceiling Storage Unit Brass Bookshelf
By FILIPPO CARANDINI
Located in Milan, IT
Bookcase 01
Floor to ceiling bookcase featuring 3 back-painted glass doors colored in red tones, onyx or marble top, lacquered wooden interior and brass shelving. Each of the three ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Onyx, Brass
H 116.15 in W 63 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit Bookshelf Room Divider by Frank Kyle
By Frank Kyle
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
For your consideration, spectacular Room Divider from the early 1950s by sculptor and designer Frank B. Kayle in collaboration, that we belive, with Los Castillo from Taxco
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Stone, Cast Stone, Brass, Copper
Bookshelf Giralt
By Frank Buschmann
Located in Carnota, A Coruña, Galicia
This modular bookcase boasts a 1-meter width per unit and is expertly crafted from Oregon pine. Its
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood, Softwood
Black Surfer Bookshelf
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
intrigue to your space. Whether used as a bookshelf or a display unit, it becomes a focal point that
Category
2010s Turkish Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Pivot Bookshelf Blue by SEM
Located in Geneve, CH
Pivot bookshelf by SEM
Dimensions: W156 x D38 x H203 cm
Material:Metallic tubolar structure
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pivot Bookshelf Green by SEM
Located in Geneve, CH
Pivot bookshelf by SEM
Dimensions: W216 x D38 x H203 cm
Material: metallic tubolar structure
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pivot Bookshelf Red by SEM
Located in Geneve, CH
Pivot bookshelf by SEM.
Dimensions: W 278 x D 38 x H 203 cm.
Material: metallic tubolar structure
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Modernist Bookshelf from Walnut Veneer
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome shelving unit dates to the 1970s and has been completely restored and repolished. In
Category
Late 20th Century Hungarian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Vintage Bookshelf "Cado" by Paul Cadovius, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage bookshelf "cado" is an original design item realized by Paul Cadovius, Denmark, in 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Large Modern Shelving Unit
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our La Scalia shelving unit is a large custom built bookshelf with four pillars supporting floating
Category
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Belgian Modernist Bookshelf by John Van Zeeland, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
; Listed Building; Heritage; Prové; Belgium; Avant Garde; Belgium; Bookshelf; Display Unit; Wall Unit
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Wood
Belgian Modernist Bookshelf by John Van Zeeland, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
; Listed Building; Heritage; Prové; Belgium; Avant Garde; Belgium; Bookshelf; Display Unit; Wall Unit
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Wood
1960s Danish Modern Mahogany Bookshelf: Vintage Elegance Redefined
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Journey back to the 1960s with our Danish modern bookshelf masterfully handcrafted from mahogany
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Freestanding Bookshelf with Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage freestanding unit makes a wonderful addition to any home or office. Dual cabinets
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Customizable White Oak Minimal Bookshelf by SinCa Design
By SinCa Design
Located in Tolland, CT
This bookshelf is handmade with traditional joinery and high level of craftsmanship. Thanks to its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Room Divider Bookshelf
By Stonehill
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Danish Modern teak shelving unit.
Room divider by Stonehill, made in the UK, 1960s.
One
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
Alias 140/09 Hub Bookshelf by Alberto Meda
By Alberto Meda, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bookshelf with vertical elements in lacquered aluminium and shelves in oak veneered multilayer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sideboards
Materials
Aluminum
Bookcase Leather Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara Pagoda Bookshelf
By Stephane Parmentier, Giobagnara
Located in New York, NY
Pagoda Bookshelf -- Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
Available only in printed calfskin, suede
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Materials
Leather
H 69.49 in W 71.07 in D 15.95 in
Alias 140/10 Hub Bookshelf by Alberto Meda
By Alberto Meda, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bookshelf with vertical elements in lacquered aluminium and shelves in oak veneered multilayer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sideboards
Materials
Aluminum
Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini Rosewood Modello 823 Bookshelf, 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in London, GB
bookshelf, constructed from Rio Rosewood, is a single tower style unit which revolves 360 degrees with a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
H 52.76 in W 27.56 in D 26.78 in
Gordo Bookshelf, Solid Wood, Powder Coated Steel, Customizable
By Rather Well Design
Located in Louisville, KY
hardwoods and powder coated steel. The angled legs allow the shelving unit to be freestanding without the
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Arts & Crafts Open Bookshelf: Skilled Craftsmanship Meets Playful Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
than a mere storage unit, this mid-century modern bookshelf serves as a source of design inspiration
Category
Vintage 1980s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Zinc
1970s Rattan Shelving Unit / Etagere
By Ficks Reed
Located in Burbank, CA
can also be used as a bookshelf.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Shelves
Materials
Rattan, Glass
An Italian Wood Bookshelf or Console Table, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
A three-tier ash wood shelving unit or console with a columnar support with brass details, resting
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Remix Vol 5. Bookshelf, Limited Edition by Belén Moneo
By Belén Moneo
Located in Geneve, CH
REmix vol 5. bookshelf, Limited Edition by Belén Moneo
Limited to 3 Units
Dimensions: 150 x 37 x
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Wood
John Ild Bookshelf by Philippe Starck for Disform, 1970s
By Disform, Philippe Starck
Located in Renens, CH
Bookshelf designed by Philippe Starck in 1977, produced by Disform.
The “John Ild” shelving unit
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Free Standing Bookshelf or Storrage Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare 1-bay freestanding walnut wall unit by Stanley. This set is rare in its original form with
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern Free Standing Bookshelf or Storage Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare 1-bay freestanding walnut wall unit by Stanley. This set is rare in its original form with
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Poul Cadovius Wall Unit or Room Divider
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Cadovius, open bookshelf or room divider, metal, Denmark, 1960s
This sizable and minimalist
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Vitra Planophore Bookshelf Roomdivider Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby Jean Prouvé
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Vitra
Located in Munster, NRW
divider and bookshelf.
Its open sides create a horizontal emphasis underscored by the solid shelves with
Category
2010s German Modern Sideboards
Materials
Aluminum
H 63.78 in W 93.71 in D 16.34 in
Restored Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookshelf with Desk Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stability and longevity. This impeccably designed bookshelf is more than just a storage unit; it's a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Lacquer, Walnut, Wood
Janet Schwietzer, Pace, Modern Obra Bookshelf, Red Lacquer, Steel, glass, 1990s
By Janet Schweitzer
Located in Stamford, CT
Pace Collection "Obra" three section wall unit by Janet Schwietzer
Iconic design by Janet
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 72 in W 122 in D 18 in
White Peach Lacquered Chrome Low 1970s Bookshelf Trolley Florence Knoll Style
By Florence Knoll
Located in London, GB
A knee-high, minimal bookshelf – perfect for the study, bedroom, or any room where you want to add
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 40.16 in W 20.87 in D 17.33 in
Gianluigi Gorgoni 1970s Brass Burl Wood Glass Display Cabinet Bookshelf Rizzo
By Gianluigi Gorgoni
Located in London, GB
horizontally into four layers and vertically into three sections. The two end vertical units serve as
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
H 89.77 in W 99.22 in D 17.72 in
Contemporary Mantle bookshelf in Victorian Ash and Brass by Paradox Movement
By Paradox Movement
Located in SYDENHAM, AU
A vast shelving unit with a stability and scale that will find its place in the most sizeable of
Category
2010s Australian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 74.02 in W 78.75 in D 13.78 in
Cityscape wall unit with display shelf Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A custom made large wall unit by Paul Evans Studio for Directional. It consists of four portals
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Italian Floor to Ceiling Teak Modular Wall Unit
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a stunning Midcentury Italian Teak Modular Wall Unit that seamlessly blends style and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pace Collection Chrome and Burl Wall Unit by Janet Schwietzer
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Brooklyn, NY
nice contrast with the chrome finish and glass shelves. Perfect bookshelf wall unit for home or
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Set of Rare Multi-Color Curved Shelving Units by Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Kensington, MD
Set of Rare Multi-Color Curved Shelving Units by Frederick Weinberg
Additional information
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Iron
1970's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wall Shelving Unit Cabinet
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Burbank, CA
be used as an open bookshelf divider to divide a space. It has a curved designed as shown.
It was
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Burl
Pierre Chapo Large Wall Unit Model B17, French Elm, circa 1967
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Original "B17" bookshelf by Pierre Chapo, circa 1967, in French elmwood. One of the most iconic
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Elm
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Bookshelf Unit For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bookshelf unit you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every bookshelf unit was constructed with great care. There are 56 variations of the antique or vintage bookshelf unit you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bookshelf unit, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A bookshelf unit made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made bookshelf unit has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Exqvisita Style AB, Linee Studio and Paul McCobb are consistently popular.
How Much is a Bookshelf Unit?
Prices for a bookshelf unit can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $518 and can go as high as $35,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,625.
Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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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