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Vintage Art Deco Half Moon Expandable Étagère by Milo Baughman
Vintage Art Deco Half Moon Expandable Étagère by Milo Baughman

Vintage Art Deco Half Moon Expandable Étagère by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage art deco style two-piece semi-circular expandable étagère shelving by Milo Baughman, in

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Custom 3 X 3 Locker Basket Unit on Casters With Expanded Metal Shelves
Custom 3 X 3 Locker Basket Unit on Casters With Expanded Metal Shelves

Custom 3 X 3 Locker Basket Unit on Casters With Expanded Metal Shelves

By Rehab Vintage Interiors

Located in Alhambra, CA

Custom-made shelving unit with three triple-wide locker baskets. Top shelves are made of expanded

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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Shelving Storage Expandable Wall Unit Modular Custom Bookcase System
Shelving Storage Expandable Wall Unit Modular Custom Bookcase System

Shelving Storage Expandable Wall Unit Modular Custom Bookcase System

By Tim Byrne

Located in Oakville, CT

Custom modular shelving storage bookcase system by Get Back Inc. In the vintage Industrial style

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2010s American Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal, Steel

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Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Expanding Entertainment Bookcase Desk Divider
Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Expanding Entertainment Bookcase Desk Divider

Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Expanding Entertainment Bookcase Desk Divider

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome walnut midcentury Danish modern expanding entertainment cabinet, bookcase, desk, or room

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Large Globe Wernicke Bookcase
Large Globe Wernicke Bookcase

Large Globe Wernicke Bookcase

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H 92.52 in W 136.62 in D 14.18 in

Large Globe Wernicke Bookcase

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Large impressive mahogany Globe Wernicke bookcase consisting of 24 stackable parts. The cabinet has

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Antique Early 1900s English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Modern Expanding Rosewood Dining Table by Randers Mobelfabrik
Danish Modern Expanding Rosewood Dining Table by Randers Mobelfabrik

Danish Modern Expanding Rosewood Dining Table by Randers Mobelfabrik

By Randers Møbelfabrik

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Adorable Danish Modern Rosewood dining table designed by Randers Mobelfabrik and manufactured by Randers Mobelfabrik in Denmark circa 1960s. Made from a solid Brazilian Rosewood base...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Large antique oak Globe Wernicke bookcase
Large antique oak Globe Wernicke bookcase

Large antique oak Globe Wernicke bookcase

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H 94.49 in W 102.37 in D 11.42 in

Large antique oak Globe Wernicke bookcase

Located in Eindhoven, NL

milestone in Globe-Wernicke's history. This design made it possible to make bookcases expandable and

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Antique Early 1900s Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Wall-mounted bookcase with wooden uprights and modules, Italy, 1950s
Wall-mounted bookcase with wooden uprights and modules, Italy, 1950s

Wall-mounted bookcase with wooden uprights and modules, Italy, 1950s

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

compartments with doors and drawers expands its functionality, making the bookcase an ideal choice for a living

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Ash

Mid Century Teak Expanding Bookcases Pair
Mid Century Teak Expanding Bookcases Pair

Mid Century Teak Expanding Bookcases Pair

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H 27.5 in W 78 in D 18 in

Mid Century Teak Expanding Bookcases Pair

Located in Baltimore, MD

An absolutely beautiful, matched pair of nesting free standing, expanding, low, bookcases crafted

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

1960s Danish Modern Expandable Teak Bookcase, 2 Pieces
1960s Danish Modern Expandable Teak Bookcase, 2 Pieces

1960s Danish Modern Expandable Teak Bookcase, 2 Pieces

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are pleased to offer a functional, multi-configuration, Danish teak expandable shelving unit

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Vintage Expandable Étagère by Milo Baughman
Vintage Expandable Étagère by Milo Baughman

Vintage Expandable Étagère by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage two-piece étagère by Milo Baughman, in brass finish with original smoky bevelled glass shelves. When closed, it measures: width 72 inches, height 72 inches, depth 17 inches.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Style Expandable Étagère FINAL CLEARANCE SALE
Milo Baughman Style Expandable Étagère FINAL CLEARANCE SALE

Milo Baughman Style Expandable Étagère FINAL CLEARANCE SALE

By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America

Located in Los Angeles, CA

the USA, circa 1960s The bottom expands from 48"-67" and features varying height clear glass shelves

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Brass Milo Baughman Expandable Etagere for Design Institute of America
Brass Milo Baughman Expandable Etagere for Design Institute of America

Brass Milo Baughman Expandable Etagere for Design Institute of America

By Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning brass etagere by Milo Baughman for The Design Institute of America. The bottom expands

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20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Style Expandable Étagère by the Design Institute of America
Milo Baughman Style Expandable Étagère by the Design Institute of America

Milo Baughman Style Expandable Étagère by the Design Institute of America

By Design Institute America

Located in Esperance, NY

Milo Baughman style expandable étagère by the Design Institute of America.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Style Expandable Étagère by The Design Institute of America
Milo Baughman Style Expandable Étagère by The Design Institute of America

Milo Baughman Style Expandable Étagère by The Design Institute of America

By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

bottom expands from 48" to 81" and features varying height glass shelves with vertical magazine holders

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

GLOBE WERTNICKE Barrister Bookcase with leaded glass - Stickley Era - W7631
GLOBE WERTNICKE Barrister Bookcase with leaded glass - Stickley Era - W7631

GLOBE WERTNICKE Barrister Bookcase with leaded glass - Stickley Era - W7631

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

pieces. The set is expandable by adding more bookcase sections. We had another two section Barrister we

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Nucraft Mid Century Modern Walnut Barrister Stacked Bookcase Display Cabinet MCM
Nucraft Mid Century Modern Walnut Barrister Stacked Bookcase Display Cabinet MCM

Nucraft Mid Century Modern Walnut Barrister Stacked Bookcase Display Cabinet MCM

Located in Dayton, OH

& Davis dealers. In the 1960s and 1970s, George Jr., George's son, led the company and expanded into

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Danish Teak L-Shaped Two Piece Expanding Bookcase Wall Unit
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak L-Shaped Two Piece Expanding Bookcase Wall Unit

Mid Century Modern Danish Teak L-Shaped Two Piece Expanding Bookcase Wall Unit

By Poul Cadovius

Located in El Cajon, CA

Gorgeous, heavy and well-made geometric interlocking Danish teak shelving units that can expand and

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

1950s Vista Furniture Co. of California Mahogany and Expanded Metal Bookcase
1950s Vista Furniture Co. of California Mahogany and Expanded Metal Bookcase

1950s Vista Furniture Co. of California Mahogany and Expanded Metal Bookcase

By Vista Furniture

Located in San Diego, CA

Mahogany and iron bookcase with an expanded metal screen by Vista Furniture Co. of California. The

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Owl Expandable Brass  Bookends
Owl Expandable Brass  Bookends

Owl Expandable Brass Bookends

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H 4.5 in W 8.5 in D 6.5 in

Owl Expandable Brass Bookends

Located in Scarsdale, NY

personality and function. It expands from 8.5 to 15 inches! The owls are realistic

Category

Vintage 1940s Bookcases

Materials

Brass

1950s Expanded Metal Book Stand with Ball Feet
1950s Expanded Metal Book Stand with Ball Feet

1950s Expanded Metal Book Stand with Ball Feet

By Greta Magnusson Grossman

Located in San Diego, CA

1950s expanded metal book stand with wood ball feet.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

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Guillerme & Chambron Highboard in Oak with Ceramic Handles

Guillerme & Chambron Highboard in Oak with Ceramic Handles

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home

Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home

By Ercole Home

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Riviera Plinth Tall in Oiled African Mahogany Designed by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
Riviera Plinth Tall in Oiled African Mahogany Designed by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

Riviera Plinth Tall in Oiled African Mahogany Designed by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Rainer Daumiller Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Pine
Rainer Daumiller Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Pine

Rainer Daumiller Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Pine

$5,450 / set

H 32.49 in W 22.25 in D 19.49 in

Rainer Daumiller Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Pine

By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Sawmill

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, set of eight dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s Beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid pine by Danish Rainer Daumiller in t...

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Pine

Pair of Nightstands in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Sweden
Pair of Nightstands in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Sweden

Pair of Nightstands in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Sweden

$4,500 / set

H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 14.18 in

Pair of Nightstands in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Sweden

By Karl Anderson, Børge Mogensen

Located in Lejre, DK

Pair of nightstands in oak with adjustable shelves. Designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson cabinetmakers. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great condition.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Oak

Fumed Oak Round Top Foundation Side Table / Stool
Fumed Oak Round Top Foundation Side Table / Stool

Fumed Oak Round Top Foundation Side Table / Stool

$635 / item

H 18 in W 12 in D 12 in

Fumed Oak Round Top Foundation Side Table / Stool

Located in Portland, OR

Solid wood stool / side table in fumed white oak with round top. The fuming process reacts with the tannins in the wood and results in a color through, rich amber tone. With a clean ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

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Oak

Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s

Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s

Located in Vienna, AT

We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass

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By Florian Schulz

Located in Berlin, DE

Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.  

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Brass

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LU Louis SM Sconce

LU Louis SM Sconce

$1,350 / item

H 8 in W 5.25 in D 4.75 in

LU Louis SM Sconce

By Lumfardo Luminaires

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp ST2-36N
Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp ST2-36N

Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp ST2-36N

Sold|$5,450

H 75 in W 18 in D 18 in

Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp ST2-36N

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Seattle, WA

Rare and unusual New old stock Isamu Noguchi Akari floor lamp model ST2-36N, Isamu Noguchi stamped on steel base and shade. In pristine condition no scratches on the frame or tears o...

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Early 2000s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Steel

Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair

Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An early, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Brass feet with nat...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Patinated Brass Sconces by Robert Stilin

Patinated Brass Sconces by Robert Stilin

$4,800 / item

H 14 in W 5 in D 5 in

Patinated Brass Sconces by Robert Stilin

Located in New York City, NY

Priced Individually. Lead time is 6-8 weeks. Patinates beautifully with time. Can be made in nickel, patinated brass, and lacquered brass.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Teardrop Pendant, by JDP Interiors
Teardrop Pendant, by JDP Interiors

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$2,750 / item

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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2010s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Vintage European King Bed by Nissen & Gehl for Seltz France
Vintage European King Bed by Nissen & Gehl for Seltz France

Vintage European King Bed by Nissen & Gehl for Seltz France

By Ebenisterie Seltz et Fils 1, Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Absolutely stunning beechwood and elm European King bed frame manufactured by France's Ebenisterie Seltz furniture makers. Designed by the Danish masters Søren Nissen and Ebbe Gehl, ...

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Hardwood, Beech, Elm

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Georgia Long Black Walnut Console with Shelf by Autonomous Furniture

Georgia Long Black Walnut Console with Shelf by Autonomous Furniture

By Kirk Van Ludwig, Autonomous Furniture

Located in Victoria, BC

Modern solid black walnut console table with shelf, handcrafted in Canada by Autonomous Furniture. Georgia console features exposed end-grain joinery, architectural lines, and refine...

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Lounge Chair for Brazil Industries, Percival Lafer

Lounge Chair for Brazil Industries, Percival Lafer

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Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA

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Expandable Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the expandable bookcase you’re looking for. An expandable bookcase — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an expandable bookcase, we have 10 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the expandable bookcase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An expandable bookcase made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — is very popular. Design Institute America, Milo Baughman and Tim Byrne each produced at least one beautiful expandable bookcase that is worth considering.

How Much is a Expandable Bookcase?

An expandable bookcase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,995, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $4,700.

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.

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