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Mid-Century Italian Bookcase
Mid-Century Italian Bookcase

Mid-Century Italian Bookcase

Located in Austin, TX

Bookcase from mid-century Italy. This piece is made of Mahogany wood construction with an upright

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Vintage American Walnut Bookcase
Mid-Century Vintage American Walnut Bookcase

Mid-Century Vintage American Walnut Bookcase

By Kent-Coffey, John Van Koert

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Store your stuff in style with this charming genuine mid-century bookcase. This vintage American

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paul Evans Cityscape Mid Century Brass and Chrome Freestanding Bookcase
Paul Evans Cityscape Mid Century Brass and Chrome Freestanding Bookcase

Paul Evans Cityscape Mid Century Brass and Chrome Freestanding Bookcase

By Paul Evans

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul Evans Cityscape Mid Century Brass and Chrome Freestanding Bookcase This bookcase measures: 48

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Vintage Italian Wood & Brass Mid-Century Modern Free-Standing Bookcase
Vintage Italian Wood & Brass Mid-Century Modern Free-Standing Bookcase

Vintage Italian Wood & Brass Mid-Century Modern Free-Standing Bookcase

By Dassi Lissone

Located in Varese, Lombardia

This bookcase was produced in Italy around the 1960s. It consists of 2 main wooden units with

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Nordic Mid-Ventury Oak and Brass Ligthted Bookcase
Nordic Mid-Ventury Oak and Brass Ligthted Bookcase

Nordic Mid-Ventury Oak and Brass Ligthted Bookcase

Located in Germantown, MD

A Nordic Mid-Ventury Oak and Brass illuminated Bookcase. Discreet light behind the brass

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Bookcase Etagere by Paul McCobb
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Bookcase Etagere by Paul McCobb

Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Bookcase Etagere by Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in North York, ON

An iconic piece of mid-century modern design, this walnut and brass bookcase étagère by Paul McCobb

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Nordic Mid-Ventury Oak and Brass Ligthted Bookcase, Pair
Nordic Mid-Ventury Oak and Brass Ligthted Bookcase, Pair

Nordic Mid-Ventury Oak and Brass Ligthted Bookcase, Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

A pair of Nordic Mid-Ventury Oak and Brass illuminated Bookcase. Discreet light behind the brass

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Nordic Mid-Ventury Oak and Brass Ligthted Bookcase, Pair
Nordic Mid-Ventury Oak and Brass Ligthted Bookcase, Pair

Nordic Mid-Ventury Oak and Brass Ligthted Bookcase, Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

A pair of Nordic Mid-Ventury Oak and Brass illuminated Bookcase. Discreet light behind the brass

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak and Brass Modular Wall Bookcase, 1960s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak and Brass Modular Wall Bookcase, 1960s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak and Brass Modular Wall Bookcase, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Mid-Century Modern teak and brass modular wall bookcase with cabinets, 1960s Wall bookcase

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcase
Mid 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcase

Mid 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcase

Located in Atlanta, GA

An elegant mid-19th century French Louis Philippe bookcase, crafted from rich, warm cherrywood and

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern 4 Shelf Bookcase with Faux Wood Print & Brass Accents
Mid Century Modern 4 Shelf Bookcase with Faux Wood Print & Brass Accents

Mid Century Modern 4 Shelf Bookcase with Faux Wood Print & Brass Accents

Located in Freehold, NJ

This classic mid century modern bookcase features four metal shelves with original brown paint and

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Thomasville Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Bookcases, Refinished
Thomasville Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Bookcases, Refinished

Thomasville Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Bookcases, Refinished

By Thomasville

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style bookcases By

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Modular Wood Bookcase from 50s
Mid-Century Modern Modular Wood Bookcase from 50s

Mid-Century Modern Modular Wood Bookcase from 50s

Located in Catania, CT

brass details. The blue velvet background is in poor condition. Produced in Italy during the 1950s.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Thomasville Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Bookcase, Newly Refinished
Thomasville Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Bookcase, Newly Refinished

Thomasville Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Bookcase, Newly Refinished

By Thomasville

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style bookcase By Thomasville

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

A 1960s Romeo Rega Attributable Mid-Century Modern Italian Bookcase
A 1960s Romeo Rega Attributable Mid-Century Modern Italian Bookcase

A 1960s Romeo Rega Attributable Mid-Century Modern Italian Bookcase

By Romeo Rega

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This Italian bookcase would likely exude the characteristic style and sophistication of mid-century

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Mid-Century Mahogany Bookcase by De Coene of Courtrai
Mid-Century Mahogany Bookcase by De Coene of Courtrai

Mid-Century Mahogany Bookcase by De Coene of Courtrai

Located in Dallas, TX

Mid-century mahogany bookcase by De Coene of Courtrai is an exceptional choice to create a one-of-a

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid-century Italian Bookcase Or Shelving Unit, 1960's
Mid-century Italian Bookcase Or Shelving Unit, 1960's

Mid-century Italian Bookcase Or Shelving Unit, 1960's

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

A unique 1960’s bookcase or shelving unit. Italian designer manufacturing, consisting out of a

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Elegant Mid-Century vintage  bookcase with sliding glass doors by Turnidge
Elegant Mid-Century vintage  bookcase with sliding glass doors by Turnidge

Elegant Mid-Century vintage bookcase with sliding glass doors by Turnidge

Located in London, GB

bookcase features subtle design details: a black metal and brass door handle and matching feet that are

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Restored Vintage 1960’s Mid-Century Modern Bookcase Wall Cabinet
Restored Vintage 1960’s Mid-Century Modern Bookcase Wall Cabinet

Restored Vintage 1960’s Mid-Century Modern Bookcase Wall Cabinet

Located in North York, ON

Restored vintage 1960’s Mid-Century Modern bookcase wall cabinet. Featuring brass detailed accents

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Mid Century Wall unit Bookcase with Cabinet Bar, 1960s
Italian Mid Century Wall unit Bookcase with Cabinet Bar, 1960s

Italian Mid Century Wall unit Bookcase with Cabinet Bar, 1960s

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Stylish wall unit bookcase in a pleasant walnut wood with warm tones, great executive quality and

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Iron

Early 19th Century Rosewood Domed Top Bookcase With Brass Ormula
Early 19th Century Rosewood Domed Top Bookcase With Brass Ormula

Early 19th Century Rosewood Domed Top Bookcase With Brass Ormula

Located in Pueblo, CO

This is a very rare stately Rosewood cabinet with brass ormula fittings. Base section has full

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Bookcase 1962 Italian Mid-Century Modern Revolving Design Sculptural Wood
Bookcase 1962 Italian Mid-Century Modern Revolving Design Sculptural Wood

Bookcase 1962 Italian Mid-Century Modern Revolving Design Sculptural Wood

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Bookcase of 1962 original Italian design revolving design, made of wood, with wooden fronts carved

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Glass Front Bookcase
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Glass Front Bookcase

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Glass Front Bookcase

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern glass front bookcase or display cabinet By Edward Wormley

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modular Bookcase by Edmondo Palutari for Dassi, Italy, 1950s
Mid-Century Modular Bookcase by Edmondo Palutari for Dassi, Italy, 1950s

Mid-Century Modular Bookcase by Edmondo Palutari for Dassi, Italy, 1950s

By Dassi, Edmondo Palutari

Located in Catania, CT

Good vintage condition with trace of age and use and original patina on the wood and brass details

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Bookcase with Drop-Down Desk, 1960
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Bookcase with Drop-Down Desk, 1960

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Bookcase with Drop-Down Desk, 1960

By Bjerringbro Kontormøbler

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century Danish modern teak wood bookcase with drop-down desk by BBM Bjerringbro

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Bookcase in the manner of Paolo Buffa, c.1960s
Italian Mid-Century Bookcase in the manner of Paolo Buffa, c.1960s

Italian Mid-Century Bookcase in the manner of Paolo Buffa, c.1960s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in London, GB

Italian Mid-Century Modern bookcase in wood and brass, attributed to the designer Paolo Buffa, made

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Pair of Small Mid-Century Modern Bookcases With  Mahogany Shelves - Italy
Pair of Small Mid-Century Modern Bookcases With  Mahogany Shelves - Italy

Pair of Small Mid-Century Modern Bookcases With Mahogany Shelves - Italy

Located in Girona, Girona

Pair of small bookcases, blackened steel, adjustable mahogany shelves, French polish and waxed

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Steel

Italian mid-century modern modular bookcase in wood and black metal, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern modular bookcase in wood and black metal, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern modular bookcase in wood and black metal, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern modular bookcase in wood and black metal, 1960s Modular floor-to-ceiling

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Pagoda Etagere
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Pagoda Etagere

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Pagoda Etagere

By Milo Baughman

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Mid-Century Modern e´tage`re bookcase in the style of Milo Baughman. Brass plated frame supports

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Italian Vintage Bookcase in Brass and Carrara Marble
Italian Vintage Bookcase in Brass and Carrara Marble

Italian Vintage Bookcase in Brass and Carrara Marble

Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino

Italian vintage bookcase in brass and Carrara marble.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen Style Brass and Steel Etagere, Mid-Century
Maison Jansen Style Brass and Steel Etagere, Mid-Century

Maison Jansen Style Brass and Steel Etagere, Mid-Century

By Maison Jansen

Located in Darien, CT

A striking French mid-century etagere in the Maison Jansen style, blending classical form with bold

Category

Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Steel

American Mid-Century brass and walnut etegere
American Mid-Century brass and walnut etegere

American Mid-Century brass and walnut etegere

By Paul McCobb

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century brass and walnut etegere / display cabinet with 2 top shelves over a 2-sliding

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass

French Directoire Style Steel Bookcase

French Directoire Style Steel Bookcase

Located in Queens, NY

French Mid-Century steel and brass bookcase / etagere with 4 glass shelves and medallions in the

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Burled Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet by Johan Tapp for Gumps
Mid-Century Modern Burled Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet by Johan Tapp for Gumps

Mid-Century Modern Burled Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet by Johan Tapp for Gumps

By Johan Tapp, Gumps

Located in Lafayette, IN

striking Mid Century piece with equal amounts of charm and storage space!

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Brass, Steel Bookcase with glass shelves, Italy, 1970s
Brass, Steel Bookcase with glass shelves, Italy, 1970s

Brass, Steel Bookcase with glass shelves, Italy, 1970s

Located in Milano, IT

Brass, Steel Bookcase with glass shelves, 1970s A 1970s bookcase featuring a brass and steel

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Chrome Brass Glass Mid-Century Modern Bakers Rack Étagère
Chrome Brass Glass Mid-Century Modern Bakers Rack Étagère

Chrome Brass Glass Mid-Century Modern Bakers Rack Étagère

By Maison Jansen

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern chrome glass brass bakers rack or étagère storage shelves display.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Chrome

FULLY RESTORED ViNTAGE G PLAN EBONISED BRASS AND HARDWOOD SIDEBOARD BOOKCASE
FULLY RESTORED ViNTAGE G PLAN EBONISED BRASS AND HARDWOOD SIDEBOARD BOOKCASE

FULLY RESTORED ViNTAGE G PLAN EBONISED BRASS AND HARDWOOD SIDEBOARD BOOKCASE

By G Plan Furniture

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

restored Mid Century Modern small G Plan sideboard in Mahogany Brass with Ebonised paneling Please note

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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

French Napoleon III Mahogany Bookcase
French Napoleon III Mahogany Bookcase

French Napoleon III Mahogany Bookcase

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

The mahogany veneered bookcase with all over brass ormolu mounting and inlay. The brass mesh door

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Pair of Marble Top Bookcases with Brass Gallery and Mountings
Pair of Marble Top Bookcases with Brass Gallery and Mountings

Pair of Marble Top Bookcases with Brass Gallery and Mountings

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A pair of ebonized Louis XV style bookcases circa 1940, with a coral tone marble top and brass

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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Bookcases

Materials

Marble, Brass

Italian floor to ceiling bookcase in wood, black metal and brass, 1960s
Italian floor to ceiling bookcase in wood, black metal and brass, 1960s

Italian floor to ceiling bookcase in wood, black metal and brass, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern floor to ceiling bookcase in wood, black metal and brass, 1960s Floor-to

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

20th Century, Italian Production Wall Wooden Bookcase 60s
20th Century, Italian Production Wall Wooden Bookcase 60s

20th Century, Italian Production Wall Wooden Bookcase 60s

By Italian school XX ct.

Located in Turin, Turin

Italy in the 60 s. The bookcase it is realized in lacquered metal structure with brass bases and five

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Wall-Mounted Bookcase in Teak, Beech and Brass by Finn Juhl, 1956
Wall-Mounted Bookcase in Teak, Beech and Brass by Finn Juhl, 1956

Wall-Mounted Bookcase in Teak, Beech and Brass by Finn Juhl, 1956

By Finn Juhl

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

: Teak, beech and brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Bovirke in Denmark Dimensions (W x D

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Italian Mirrored Bar Cabinet by Justfurnituress
Italian Mirrored Bar Cabinet by Justfurnituress

Italian Mirrored Bar Cabinet by Justfurnituress

Located in Guazzora, IT

elegant profile that enhances the clean, geometric lines of mid-century modern design. **Design

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Kennedy Of Ipswich , Lovely Walnut And Brass Military Campaign Bookcase
Kennedy Of Ipswich , Lovely Walnut And Brass Military Campaign Bookcase

Kennedy Of Ipswich , Lovely Walnut And Brass Military Campaign Bookcase

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this amazing campaign military style bookcase made by Kennedy of

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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Grand 19th Century French Second Empire Mahogany Bookcase
Grand 19th Century French Second Empire Mahogany Bookcase

Grand 19th Century French Second Empire Mahogany Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

Grand 19th Century French Second Empire Mahogany Bookcase will make an immediate impression on all

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood, Brass & Painted Metal Wall Unit Bookshelf
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood, Brass & Painted Metal Wall Unit Bookshelf

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood, Brass & Painted Metal Wall Unit Bookshelf

Located in Varese, Lombardia

This bookcase was produced in Italy around the 1960s. It consists of a wall panel with 2 adjustable

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Walnut Etagere
Mid Century Walnut Etagere

Mid Century Walnut Etagere

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Mid-Century modern style walnut etagere. Constructed of American walnut with a transparent

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Pair 19th Century Flemish Bookcases with Etched Glass
Pair 19th Century Flemish Bookcases with Etched Glass

Pair 19th Century Flemish Bookcases with Etched Glass

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair 19th Century Flemish Bookcases with Etched Glass will make a perfectly symmetrical style

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Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Ico Parisi Bookcase in wood and brass, mod. 457, Italy 1955
Ico Parisi Bookcase in wood and brass, mod. 457, Italy 1955

Ico Parisi Bookcase in wood and brass, mod. 457, Italy 1955

By Ico Parisi

Located in Argelato, BO

Ico Parisi bookcase, mod. 457, De Baggis production, lacquered wood, mahogany, brass, Italy, 1955

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century French Louis XIII Whitewashed Oak Bookcase
19th Century French Louis XIII Whitewashed Oak Bookcase

19th Century French Louis XIII Whitewashed Oak Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Louis XIII Whitewashed Oak Bookcase is a majestic reminder of the glorious

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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Brass Mid Century Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the brass mid century bookcase you’re looking for. A brass mid century bookcase — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. There are 408 variations of the antique or vintage brass mid century bookcase you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the brass mid century bookcase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right brass mid century bookcase, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Victorian and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made brass mid century bookcase over the years, but those crafted by Paul McCobb, Louis Van Teeffelen and WéBé are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Brass Mid Century Bookcase?

A brass mid century bookcase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,800, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $91,154.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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.