$1,526 / item
H 92.92 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Mogg – ADELAIDE METAL – Floor-to-Ceiling Bookshelf – Matte Black Lacquered Metal
By Mogg
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Mogg Design: Claudio Bitetti Model: Adelaide Metal – Floor-to-Ceiling Adjustable Metal
Metal
Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Metamorphic Bench
Located in Kittery Point, ME
as libraries often had floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. The upper shelves were difficult to reach, so
Brass
Unavailable
H 121.66 in W 85.24 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Modern Italian Floor to Ceiling teak Wall Unit - 1960s
Located in Uccle, BE
Mid Century Modern Italian Floor to Ceiling teak Wall Unit - 1960s adjustable height... Wear
Metal
English Oak Wall Shelf
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
surface area. Standing at over 6 feet tall it’s a perfect piece if you’re looking for floor-to-ceiling
Oak
1950s Italian Single Pole Floor to Ceiling Bookshelf
Located in Rome, IT
with pressure between the floor and the ceiling. This rare piece is composed of a single upright
Iron
Italian Modern Teak Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
pressure between the floor and the ceiling . This modular shelving’s system allows you to choose where to
Brass, Iron
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H 119.3 in W 38.19 in D 17.72 in
Italian Floor to Ceiling Shelving Unit, Second Half 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A floor-to-ceiling shelving unit, with space for both display and storage. Italy, second half 20th
Steel
Italian Teak and Brass Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
The height is adjustable, just specify your ceiling height for a confirmation The wooden support to
Brass, Iron
Italian Modern Teak and Iron Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
pressure between the floor and the ceiling. This wall unit is made up of a cabinet with sliding doors, a
Brass, Iron
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H 118.12 in W 100.01 in D 14.18 in
Italian Modern Teak and Brass Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
adjustable, just specify your ceiling height for a confirmation We also have brackets that allow you to fix
Brass, Iron
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H 118.12 in W 66.93 in D 14.18 in
1950s Italian Modern Teak Iron and Brass Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit
Located in Rome, IT
At has 6 shelves, a cabinet with sliding doors and two internal compartments, a top with two drawers
Brass, Iron
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H 118.12 in W 100.01 in D 14.18 in
Italian Modern Teak Brass Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit Bookshelf Library, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
is adjustable, just specify your ceiling height for a confirmation The wooden support to the
Brass, Iron
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H 122.05 in W 102.37 in D 16.54 in
Italian Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit in Beach Wood and Burnished Bronze , 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
system between floor and ceiling, it can be mounted close to a wall or even as a room divider, because
Bronze
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H 132.68 in W 59.85 in D 8.67 in
Floor-to-Ceiling Bookcase Teak Veneered Shelves Vintage, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
A floor-to-ceiling bookcase with extendable uprights and adjustable shelves in height. Metal
Metal, Brass
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H 132.68 in W 88.19 in D 8.67 in
Floor-to-Ceiling Bookcase Teak Veneered Shelves Vintage, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
A floor-to-ceiling bookcase with extendable uprights and adjustable shelves in height. Metal
Metal, Brass
Floor-to-Ceiling Bookcase Rosewood Veneer Vintage, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
A floor-to-ceiling bookcase with adjustable shelves. Rosewood veneer and Formica, metal uprights
Metal, Brass
Italian 1950's Library
Located in Milan, IT
Beautiful modular floor to ceiling library. 6 shelves and 3 cabinets.
Brass, Metal
Bookcase Mahogany Brass Metal Vintage, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
A floor-to-ceiling bookcase with adjustable shelves and containers through brass supports. Metal
Metal, Brass
Bookcase Veneered Wood Brass, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Floor to ceiling bookcase with partially adjustable shelves (depending on the pre-drilled holes
Brass
Italian Floor to Ceiling Modular Wall Unit, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
A bookcase with floor to ceiling fixing, teak and brass, Italian design from the 50s. We have
Brass
Midcentury Italian Floor to Ceiling Teak Modular Wall Unit
Located in Rome, IT
pressure mounting between the floor and ceiling, ensuring stability and adaptability to any space. The
Brass, Iron
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H 119.3 in W 103.55 in D 13.78 in
Midcentury Floor-to-Ceiling Shelving Unit by Stildomus, Italy 'Labelled'
By Stildomus
Located in London, GB
Midcentury floor-to-ceiling shelving unit by Stildomus, Italy. Labelled. The shelving unit is
Aluminum, Bronze
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H 118.12 in W 34.45 in D 12.21 in
Italian Vintage Wall Unit With Floor to Ceiling Fixing, Completely Restored
Located in Rome, IT
workmanship typical of high-end Italian mid-century manufacturing. It has 3 large shelves and a cabinet with
Brass
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H 122.05 in W 100.01 in D 14.18 in
Italian Teak and Brass Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit -Bookshelf, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
is adjustable, just specify your ceiling height for a confirmation The wooden support to the
Brass, Iron
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H 119.3 in W 73.63 in D 17.72 in
Italian Floor to Ceiling Shelving Unit, Two Bays, Second Half 20th Century
Located in London, GB
except the back; shelves are veneered to all sides. The components are: - Three floor-to-ceiling
Steel
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H 119.3 in W 109.06 in D 17.72 in
Italian Floor to Ceiling Shelving Unit, Three Bays, Second Half 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A floor-to-ceiling shelving unit, with space for both display and storage. Italy, second half 20th
Steel
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H 118.12 in W 100.01 in D 14.18 in
Italian Modern Teak Brass Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit Bookshelf for Steve
Located in Rome, IT
sliding doors (as in previous composition) 10 shelves
Brass, Iron
Mid-century Italian Floor-To-Ceiling Wall Unit - 1960s
Located in Uccle, BE
Mid-century Italian Floor-To-Ceiling Wall Unit - 1960s
Metal
Mid-century Italian Floor-To-Ceiling Wall Unit - 1960s
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-century Floor-to-Ceiling Wall Unit, in wood - Metal, Italy 1960s for sale in Furniture, Shelf
Metal
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H 128.35 in W 133.86 in D 9.85 in
Mid-Century Modern Floor-to-Ceiling Shelf or Room Divider, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century Modern floor-to-ceiling shelf or room divider, Italy, 1960s.
Wood
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H 98.43 in W 94.49 in D 16.54 in
Mid Century Modern Italian Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit / room divider - 1960s
Located in Uccle, BE
Mid Century Modern Italian Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit / room divider - 1960s Adjustable height... H
Wood
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H 125.99 in W 104.34 in D 15.91 in
Floor-to-ceiling wall Unit in the style of Franco Albini, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Uccle, BE
Floor-to-ceiling wall Unit in the style of Franco Albini, 1960s Product details Dimensions D
Wood
Italian Architectural Hanging Floor-to-Ceiling Lamp/Shelves
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, velum, and steel. The shelves and shades are held in place by wire tension and can be placed at any
Noral Olson for Kopenhavn 21 Piece Wall Unit Shelving System
By Noral Olson
Located in Spring Valley, CA
units, use as a corner wall unit, make it floor to ceiling, etc! A few shelves have residue from items
Wood, Walnut
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
English Library Steps
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted English library steps in mahogany with inlaid leather accents. Features two compartments for convenient storage. A timeless piece of functional decor. Ca. 1890
Mahogany
$16,335
H 24.02 in W 40.95 in D 21.26 in
Important 18th Century circa 1740 Hand Carved Italian Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important 18th century hand craved Italian circa 1740 Tete a Tete conversation settee What a find, I have never seen another ...
Upholstery, Giltwood
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$13,817 / set
H 87.01 in W 41.34 in D 88.59 in
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style bunk beds, exclusive to La Maison London: Hand carved featuring a band of intricate laurel leaves along the side bars and hand finished to order (picture shows a pale...
Wood
Metamorphic Chair Regency Shield Back Library Ladder
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Absolutely unique Regency style shield back arm chair library step combo - a metamorphic chair Wow - have you seen any thing like this? Great space saving piece with double purpose P...
Wood
Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...
Walnut
Superb pair Mahogany and Leather library steps England
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful pair of Library steps .solid Mahogany .comes with leather steps with embossed gold lining . on the top step some storage . Comes with just the right amount of patine . Go...
Mahogany
$14,400
H 44 in W 26.5 in D 32 in
English Victorian Period Mahogany Metamorphic Library Armchair w/ Footrest, 1865
Located in Atlanta, GA
In amazing condition with no tears or punctures to the original leather, the leather tufted and trimmed in brass nailheads, the chair with detailed carving, two buttons on the tops o...
Leather, Mahogany
English Regency Style Canopy Library Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency-style (19th Century) hooded mahogany library arm chair with adjustable chaise attachment and leather cushion.
Leather, Mahogany
$163,354
H 90.95 in W 61.03 in D 77.56 in
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...
Oak
$7,275
H 32.75 in W 41 in D 21.5 in
English 19th Century Metamorphic Table with Lift Top, Drawers and Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English metamorphic table on casters from the 19th century with flip top, two drawers, cross banding, two shelves and brass hardware. Created in England during the 19th century, t...
Brass
Metamorphic Chairs
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A pair of George II design metamorphic library steps armchairs with shaped solid backs centered with painted scallop shell crests above hinged seats resting on cabriole legs, opening...
Leather, Wood
$903
H 37.41 in W 22.05 in D 13.78 in
20th Century French Hand Carved Oak Folding Chair Convertible to a Ladder
Located in Sofia, BG
Made in the beginning of 20th century in France this antique ladder chair hand painted in beige is functional as seating or as a library and kitchen ladder. The chair easily converts...
Oak
$2,286Sale Price|20% Off
H 39 in W 14 in D 22 in
French Country Metamorphic Chair and Sturdy Ladder Steps a Very Useful Piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Country Metamorphic Chair and Sturdy Ladder Steps A very useful piece, this handy little chair can be flipped over and turned into a small 4 step ladder, originally this ty...
Oak
$204,193
H 74 in W 84 in D 41 in
Antique French Parquetry and Bronze Cartonnier Writing Desk with Clock
Located in London, GB
Cartonnier in the Louis XVI Manner after the Original by Simon Oeben Constructed in kingwood and having extensive parquetry inlay, with well cast and extensive fire gilt bronze enha...
Bronze
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.
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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.