Chrome Open Bookcase
Mid-Century Milo Baughman for John Stuart Chrome Open Frame Bookcase
By John Stuart
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Milo Baughman for John Stuart chrome framed bookcase. Open design with adjustable shelves for
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Glass & Chrome Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the extraordinary appeal of our vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern bookcase
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Mid Century Milo Baughman for John Stuart Chrome Frame Rosewood Bookcase
By John Stuart
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Milo Baughman for John Stuart chrome framed bookcase. Black Lacquer with Rosewood Doors. 2 rosewood
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Mid-20th Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
H 84.5 in W 38.25 in D 15.25 in
Art Deco Bookcase and Bar Bookcase with Light, 1930, French, Material, Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bookcase with bar
Year: 1930
Country: French
It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookcases
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Marble, Chrome
H 58.27 in W 53.55 in D 16.54 in
Finn Juhl Rosewood Modular Bookcase System
By Finn Juhl
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Metal, Chrome
Vintage Postmodern Chrome & Lucite Shelf
Located in Elkton, MD
Vintage Postmodern Chrome & Lucite Shelf—a fusion of timeless elegance and modern design. Its
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Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Chrome Étagère
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Milo Baughman style chrome étagère with four glass shelves. Great for display piece for living room
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Large Art Deco Cerused Oak Display Cabinet Bookcase circa 1940
Located in Shippensburg, PA
, as the locks are of German origin executed circa 1940 with chromed steel accents throughout
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20th Century European Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Chrome and Glass Etagere Attributed to Milo Baughman, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Doylestown, PA
nicely complement the thick tubular chrome verticals. The top is intended to be open as part of the
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Very Rare Italian Modern Library Bookcase by Willy Rizzo for Cidue, Italy, 1970
By Cidue, Willy Rizzo
Located in Zagreb, HR
This bookcase library was designed by Willy Rizzo and manufactured by Italian high-end furniture
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 82.68 in W 57.09 in D 12.6 in
Pair of Italian Modern Library Bookcase by Willy Rizzo for Cidue, Italy, 1970
By Willy Rizzo, Cidue
Located in Zagreb, HR
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Between the black towers there are 50 cm wide open shelves (smaller bookcase), and 60 cm (larger
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 82.68 in W 110.24 in D 12.6 in
Very Rare Italian Modern Library Bookcase by Willy Rizzo for Cidue, Italy, 1970
By Willy Rizzo, Cidue
Located in Zagreb, HR
This bookcase library was designed by Willy Rizzo and manufactured by Italian high-end furniture
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 82.68 in W 53.15 in D 12.6 in
Pair of Mid-Century Chrome, Brass and Glass Etagere Bookshelves
Located in Shippensburg, PA
, circa mid 20th century
Item # 904SAN13A
A nice modernist pair of chromed steel and brass open
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Modern Italian-style Brass and Chrome Shelving Unit with Smoked Glass
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cipriani Tower Display Case is a modern metal shelving unit for use as a bookcase or open credenza
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2010s Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Chrome
White Lacquered Modern Double Bass or Cello Form Three Shelf Cabinet or Bookcase
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful modern double base or cello form white lacquered cabinet which slides open from the
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Late 20th Century American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
H 82.5 in W 36 in D 17 in
Maison Jansen Style Hollywood Regency Étagère, Bookcase, Brass and Steel Design
Located in Stamford, CT
Maison Jansen style Hollywood Regency étagère or bookcase. Having a brass and steel design this
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Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 80 in W 36 in D 20 in
Art Deco East Indian Laurel Bookcase by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller No. 344
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
left open, with a chrome rod penetrating through the central shelf adding support and intrigue, also
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 41 in W 48 in D 16 in
Shelves with Light, Style: Art Deco, Materilas: Wood and Glass, Year 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
H 68.31 in W 13.78 in D 27.17 in
1960s Mid-Century Ash Wood Cabinet with White-Washed Finish & Glass Doors
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
open to an interior that is both functional and stylish. It is equipped with three adjustable shelves
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Elm, Glass, Paint, Lacquer, Mirror, Wood
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC20 Casier Standard by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
versions: four slim-line chromed pilotis, or two painted round pedestal bases.
Materials:
Metal
Wood
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 55.12 in W 88.59 in D 17.72 in
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC20 Casier Standard by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
versions: four slim-line chromed pilotis, or two painted round pedestal bases.
Materials:
Metal
Wood
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 55.12 in W 88.59 in D 17.72 in
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC20 Casier Standard by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
versions: four slim-line chromed pilotis, or two painted round pedestal bases.
Materials:
Metal
Wood
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 55.12 in W 88.59 in D 17.72 in
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC20 Casier Standard by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
versions: four slim-line chromed pilotis, or two painted round pedestal bases.
Materials:
Metal
Wood
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 55.12 in W 88.59 in D 17.72 in
Trunk Mobile Office Bureau Leather Black Restoration Hardware Timothy Oulton
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
bookcase for the home or travel to exhibitions or sites
Vintage trunk stylish and beautifully made by
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2010s Central American Campaign Desks
Materials
Chrome
H 75.99 in W 77.17 in D 14.18 in
1930s Racing Car Stainless Steel Scale Model, Highly Detailed, Big Size
Located in Milano, IT
, upholstered in black faux-leather, is stitched just like the original. The bonnet can be opened to reveal the
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2010s European Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
H 6.89 in W 9.65 in D 20.67 in
Restored Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood Wall Unit with Black Leather & Steel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
treasured collectibles or transforming into an elegant dry bar. The base of the unit, featuring an open
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome, Metal
English Edwardian Folding Games Table
Located in Hudson, NY
deal secondaries. The brass fittings have all been chrome-plated, a feature usually reserved for
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Game Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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Chrome Open Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the chrome open bookcase you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, chrome and wood, every chrome open bookcase was constructed with great care. Find 12 options for an antique or vintage chrome open bookcase now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a chrome open bookcase — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right chrome open bookcase, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Cassina, John Stuart and Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Perriand each produced at least one beautiful chrome open bookcase that is worth considering.
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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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