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Contemporary bookcase, shelves, shelf in wood and brass
Located in Meolo, Venezia
shelves. A modular bookcase with simple lines and strong character. The different heights of the uprights
Category

2010s Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Bookcase B, Etched Brass, Pivoting Doors and Stone Elm Shelves
By Giacomo Moor, SEM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
SEM Pivot Contemporary collection, bookcase B, simple and sculptural. The supporting structure is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Contemporary Bookcase A, Etched Brass, Pivoting Doors and Stone Elm Shelves
By Giacomo Moor, SEM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sem Pivot collection, Bookcase A, simple and sculptural. The supporting structure is a rigid system
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Contemporary Bookcase C, Etched Brass, Pivoting Doors and Stone Elm Shelves
By Giacomo Moor, SEM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
SEM Pivot collection, bookcase C, simple and sculptural. The supporting structure is a rigid system
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Metal

Contemporary Crafted Bookcase, shelves, shelf sideboard wood Medulum Cabinet
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Bookcase made of a series of solid wood poles with circular section, veneered shelves with solid
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Amorph Flux bookcase, shelves, Lacquered Red Facing Left and Right
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
office or home as a featured contemporary piece. Dynamic twisted shape, concealed wall connection and
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Steel

FAMILY Freestanding Bookcase with led lights and Shelves - Shiny Lacquered
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Bookcase isn't just a storage solution; it's a conversation starter, a celebration of contemporary living
Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Gradient Bookcase / Shelves 'HALO' by Buzao
By Buzao
Located in Paris, FR
'HALO' collection by Buzao - Bookcase or shelves Laminated dichroic glass, gradient colors 42 x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass

Gradient Bookcase / Shelves 'HALO' by Buzao
Gradient Bookcase / Shelves 'HALO' by Buzao
H 70.87 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Gradient Bookcase / Shelves 'HALO' by Buzao
By Buzao
Located in Paris, FR
'HALO' collection by Buzao - bookcase or shelves Laminated dichroic glass, gradient colors
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass

Gradient Bookcase / Shelves 'HALO' by Buzao
Gradient Bookcase / Shelves 'HALO' by Buzao
H 70.87 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Hambledon Bookcase Shelving - Limed Oak, Brass and Lacquer
By And Objects
Located in London, GB
. The magnificent Hambledon bookcase stands tall and is a beautiful addition to your home. Limed solid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Contemporary "Beloved One" Walnut and Leather Bookcase
By Midsummer Milano
Located in Milano, IT
A small bookcase, precious as a treasure chest, to contain the most beloved books, the memories and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Crystal

Walnut Solid Wood Low Bookcase Storage with Open Back and Thick Shelves
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
urban forest, find the perfect contemporary free-standing bookshelf or display shelf for your home
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Bookcase Lacquered, Veneer Oak/Walnut
Located in New York, NY
Modular bookcase that is available in various sizes. It consists of shelves, back panels and fronts
Category

2010s European Modern Shelves

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Milonga Bookcase in Lacquered Iron with Flamed Oak Shelves by Paolo Cappello
By Miniforms, Paolo Cappello
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Milonga is a bookcase with long legs, set with a delicate cadence between spaces. Either as a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

4 Shelves Bookcase American Walnut Molteni&C by Yasuhito Itoh - MHC.2
By Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
MHC.2 Four Shelves Bookcase by Yasuhito Itoh. Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Contemporary Asymmetrical Bookcase with Teak Wall Panel and Aluminum Shelving
By Tisettanta
Located in Chicago, IL
Bookcase unit to be horizontally or vertically positioned. Shelves in aluminium varnished folded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Molteni&C MHC.2 Bookcase with 3 Shelves in American Walnut by Yasuhito Itoh
By Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
MHC.1 Three Shelves Bookcase in American Walnut by Yasuhito Itoh. Expert-crafted in Italy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Amiral Wall-Shelves
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Milan, IT
solid wood, veneered with ash, and available in four different finishes. The four shelves are in ash
Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Amiral Wall-Shelves
H 74.81 in W 19.89 in D 10.63 in
Thin Shelf Single in Contemporary Blackened Steel and Steel Inset Shelves
By Kin & Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Thin shelf single, blackened steel and stainless steel inset shelves is the newest addition to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Round Edges Wood Bookcase With Storage And Lighting Contemporary Design
Located in London, GB
Oak veneer bookcase and shelves with Louro faia veneer dividers and clear mirror back. Low cabinet
Category

2010s British Bookcases

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Contemporary Cossyra Brown Concrete Bookcase by Angelica Lorenzi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handmade unique bookcase combines a wooden skeleton with a brown pigmented cement coat. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shelves

Materials

Concrete

Amiral Bookcase
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning contemporary design, this bookcase is the perfect complement to any style interior
Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Ash

Amiral Bookcase
H 74.81 in W 19.89 in D 64.97 in
Glass Shelves "Cross" by Alva Design, Contemporary Brazilian Design
By Alva Design
Located in New York, NY
base and the glass shelves, the idea of inverting the materials: using glass as support for wooden
Category

2010s Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Errante Bookcase
By Morelato, Michele Manzini
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite bookcase comes from the "L'Errore e il Disincanto" project designed by artist
Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Ash

Errante Bookcase
Errante Bookcase
H 98.43 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Contemporary Sculptural Black Steel Etagere Bookcase Storage Shelf USA
By Felica Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
with balance and tension between the shelves while serving as an etagere, bookcase, or storage shelf
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Sunset Bookcase
By Marioni
Located in Milan, IT
extraordinary bookcase will add an accent of sophistication to a contemporary decor, especially if matched with
Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Sunset Bookcase
Sunset Bookcase
H 66.93 in W 79.53 in D 15.75 in
Envelope Bookcase
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
Bold and sophisticated this bookcase will be a striking addition to a contemporary home. Either
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Envelope Bookcase
Envelope Bookcase
H 79.93 in W 49.22 in D 15.36 in
Deframe Bookcase
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
Striking and contemporary, this bookcase is composed of various metal sheets of different textures
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Deframe Bookcase
Deframe Bookcase
H 70.87 in W 25.6 in D 13.78 in
Rare Kim Moltzer French Lacquer and Brass Shelves, 1970s
By Kim Moltzer
Located in Paris, IDF
Functional and stylish, this shelving unit or bookcase has a brilliant brass structure, blue smoked
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Sculptural Black Steel Etagere Bookcase Storage Shelf Pair, USA
By Felica Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
This set includes two modern Etagere bookcases Storage Shelves which are contemporary and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Kartell Sundial Modular Bookcase in Crystal and White by Nendo
By Nendo, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sundial is the bookcase whose dividing elements, placed in different directions, create a game of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Resin

Maschera Wood Bookcase
By Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
With its understated elegance, this versatile bookcase is the ideal décor piece for modern and
Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Maschera Wood Bookcase
Maschera Wood Bookcase
H 105.12 in W 81.5 in D 14.97 in
Contemporary Bookcase Storage Cabinet DebonaDemeo Medulum Wood Walnut
Located in Meolo, Venezia
graphism of vertical and horizontal lines that draws tables and shelves of different sizes. Palafitte is a
Category

2010s European Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Parentesi Low Bookcase
By Morica Design
Located in Milan, IT
Curved burnished-lacquered and oxidized wooden inserts immediately characterize this bookcase
Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Parentesi Low Bookcase
Parentesi Low Bookcase
H 36.23 in W 63 in D 15.75 in
Parentesi Tall Bookcase
By Morica Design
Located in Milan, IT
A double-sided design of unmistakable modern flair, this bookcase boasts a unique design that
Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Parentesi Tall Bookcase
Parentesi Tall Bookcase
H 70.87 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Ramo Wall Bookcase
By Oltrelegno
Located in Milan, IT
Stunning in rustic and modern decors, this wall bookcase will collect books and collectibles with a
Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Ramo Wall Bookcase
Ramo Wall Bookcase
H 59.06 in W 90.56 in D 8.67 in
Cherry Wood Bookcase
By Marie Maison
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning piece of functional decor, this bookcase will be a sophisticated addition to a living
Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Cherry Wood Bookcase
Cherry Wood Bookcase
H 59.06 in W 59.06 in D 15.75 in
Musa Brown Bookcase
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
An elegant piece that can serve as a room divider and bookcase, this superb design allows to store
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Leather

Musa Brown Bookcase
Musa Brown Bookcase
H 74.81 in W 72.84 in D 18.9 in
Easy Irony Bookcase
By Zeus
Located in Milan, IT
Modular bookcase that can be disassembled. Uprights in square tubing with metal snap-fit shelves
Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Steel

Easy Irony Bookcase
Easy Irony Bookcase
H 88.98 in W 70.08 in D 12.6 in
Brower Shelves by De JONG & Co.
By De JONG & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Six solid wood shelves supported by two sets of half-round uprights make up the Brower Shelves. An
Category

2010s American Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Brower Shelves by De JONG & Co.
Brower Shelves by De JONG & Co.
H 82 in W 72 in D 21 in
Deframe Large Bookcase
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
This bookcase is a striking modern sculpture that will make a bold statement in any contemporary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Deframe Large Bookcase
Deframe Large Bookcase
H 70.87 in W 51.19 in D 13.78 in
Copper Leaf Bookcase
By Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
Boasting a superb design of striking modern allure, this bookcase will take center stage in a
Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Copper Leaf Bookcase
Copper Leaf Bookcase
H 103.15 in W 70.87 in D 21.66 in
Elisabeth Bookcase #4 by Cesare Arosio and Beatrice Fanchini
By Pacini & Cappellini
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by Cesare Arosio and Beatrice Fanchini, this modular, two-sided bookcase is an elegant
Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Newsletter Wall Bookcase
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
A splendid piece of sculptural allure, this indoor-outdoor wall bookcase is composed of an elegant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Newsletter Wall Bookcase
H 68.12 in W 20.48 in D 13.78 in
Decastro Bookcase — Handmade Solid Wood Contemporary Brazilian Design
Located in Curitiba, PR
techniques, no screws. Jequitibá-Rosa wood, details in Imbuia dark wood. Shelves in plywood, coated with
Category

2010s Brazilian Aesthetic Movement Bookcases

Materials

Wood

contemporary bookcase Frame built with precious canaletto walnut board.
By Raoul Gilioli
Located in Torino, IT
books.Raoul Gilioli creates bookcases that make the objects on the shelves protagonists. The assembly is very
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Contemporary Handcrafted Bookcase, Shelf Sideboard, Cabinet Oak Wood Frommedulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Bookcase made of a series of solid wood poles with circular section, veneered shelves with solid
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Wood

Contemporary Leather Bookcase Scala by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
By Stephane Parmentier
Located in Warsaw, PL
Leather bookcase by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara. The object presented in the image has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Wood

Contemporary Leather Double Bookcase Scala, Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
By Stephane Parmentier
Located in Warsaw, PL
Double bookcase by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara. The object presented in the image has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Wood

Open Bookcase in Solid Oak, Wooden Stained and White-Cream Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
full wall of bookcases. This unit has one fixed wooden shelf + 3 removable and adjustable shelves
Category

2010s French Neoclassical Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak

GLASS SHELVES #1 '1976', by Shiro Kuramata for Glas Italia
By Shiro Kuramata, Glas Italia
Located in Macherio, IT
Glass Shelves #1 (1976) Shelves is shown here in the transparent glass. Bookcase characterised by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass

Vertical 5-Shelf Bookcase
By CG capelletti
Located in Milan, IT
A modular design comprised of five shelves, this exquisite bookcase combines exceptional
Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Vertical 5-Shelf Bookcase
Vertical 5-Shelf Bookcase
H 98.43 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Contemporary Modular Bookcase limited edition signed by Raoul Gilioli
By Raoul Gilioli
Located in Torino, IT
. It can be configured in ways having to buy only some shelves or all those provided. The bookcase is
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Tofane 4 Shelf Bookcase
By Durame
Located in Milan, IT
Luxury and simplicity effortlessly merge in this sleek bookcase of modern inspiration, traits
Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Tofane 4 Shelf Bookcase
Tofane 4 Shelf Bookcase
H 69.3 in W 63 in D 15.75 in
Horizontal 2-Shelf Bookcase
By CG capelletti
Located in Milan, IT
Minimalist style and refined elegance exquisitely blend in this gorgeous bookcase, comprised of two
Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Horizontal 2-Shelf Bookcase
Horizontal 2-Shelf Bookcase
H 11.82 in W 59.06 in D 11.82 in
Red Caos Bookcase Sculpture
By Officine Tamborrino
Located in Milan, IT
This sculptural bookcase is both a functional piece of furniture as well as a decorative addition
Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Red Caos Bookcase Sculpture
Red Caos Bookcase Sculpture
H 72.45 in W 47.25 in D 11.82 in
Blue Caos Bookcase Sculpture
By Officine Tamborrino
Located in Milan, IT
This unique steel sculpture, doubling as a bookcase, features striking shapes enhancing any space
Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Blue Caos Bookcase Sculpture
Blue Caos Bookcase Sculpture
H 72.45 in W 47.25 in D 11.82 in
Custom Built Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Custom built breakfront bookcase with a mirrored back and glass shelves. This has been wired up
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Pine

Custom Built Breakfront Bookcase
Custom Built Breakfront Bookcase
H 83 in W 94 in D 18 in
Kartell Sound Rack Modular Bookcase in Crystal by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multi-shaped and multi-purpose shelving system, stackable and modular, offering the possibility of creating a variety of geometric and chromatic compositions. This accessory can play...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Resin

Kartell Sound Rack Modular Bookcase in Tangerine by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multi-shaped and multi-purpose shelving system, stackable and modular, offering the possibility of creating a variety of geometric and chromatic compositions. This accessory can play...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Resin

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Contemporary Bookcases And Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of contemporary bookcases and shelves for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique contemporary bookcases and shelves was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Find 1 antique and vintage contemporary bookcases and shelves at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 19 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Contemporary bookcases and shelves have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Contemporary bookcases and shelves bearing Modern hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Giacomo Moor, SEM and Cara e Davide each produced beautiful contemporary bookcases and shelves that are worth considering.

How Much are Contemporary Bookcases And Shelves?

Prices for contemporary bookcases and shelves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, contemporary bookcases and shelves begin at $1,932 and can go as high as $20,636, while the average can fetch as much as $6,895.

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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