$832Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Triangular Bamboo and Rattan Italian Corner Bookcase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing mid-century bamboo and Rattan triangular corner bookshelf. Franco Albini inspired the design of this piece, produced in Italy during the 1970s.
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood, Wicker, Cane
Beautiful Franco Albini Style Bookshelf
By Franco Albini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Beautiful Franco Albini style bookshelf. Adjustable wood and metal feet.
Metal
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H 114.57 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Superb adjustable bookshelf, attributed as unique work by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Supremely elegant adjustable height rosewood and enamelled steel bookshelf with rotatable lower shelf attributed as a unique commission piece from Franco Albini's 1956 LB7 storage...
Brass
Bookshelf LB10 by Franco Albini, Poggi Italy 1958
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Berlin, DE
Bookshelf LB10 by Franco Albini, Poggi Italy 1958 construction solid walnut, veneered shelves, feet casted aluminium
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H 127.96 in W 94.49 in D 16.93 in
Rare Italian Modern Bookshelf or Wall Unit Attribuited to Franco Albini, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Rome, IT
This rare Italian piece came from the Mid-Century and its design is attribuited to Franco Albini. High level of craftsmanship, made of rosewood with brass details. The height is ad...
Brass
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H 49.61 in W 32.68 in D 15.75 in
1960s Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Franca Helg Manner Bookshelf Bookcase
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Description: Splendid library vintage design Franco Albini Franca Helg manner style wood and black lacquered metal. Period: 1960s of the 20th century Style: Franco Albini Franca He...
Metal
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H 112.21 in W 68.12 in D 16.15 in
Impressive Bookshelf from Midcentry Teak Wood Franco Albini Style
Located in MIlano, IT
Custom made bookshelf in the manner of Franco Albini. The bookshelf was owned by a Como lake Ville for his studio.
Teak
Midcentury Bookshelf in the Manner of Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Italian midcentury bookshelf reminiscent of the designs of Franco Albini.
Metal
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H 126.78 in W 103.15 in D 13.78 in
Mid-Century Modern "Lb7" Bookcase by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern "Lb7" bookcase by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950s. Adjustable bookshelf by Franco Albini for Poggi.
Wood
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H 78.75 in W 161.03 in D 17.72 in
Italian Midcentury "Permanente Mobili Di Cantu" Bookshelf Franco Albini Style
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1950s number three book shelfs with storage units, La Permanente Mobili di Cantu, Franco Albini Franca Helg manner in solid teak wood, teak wood veneer of storage cabinets and struct...
Brass, Steel
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H 78.75 in W 96.86 in D 17.72 in
Italian Midcentury "Permanente Mobili Di Cantu" Bookshelf Franco Albini Style
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1950s number two modules book shelfs with two storage units, La Permanente Mobili di Cantu, Franco Albini Franca Helg manner in solid teak wood, teak wood veneer of storage cabinets ...
Brass, Steel
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H 31.5 in W 11.42 in D 20.48 in
Mid-Century Triangular Bamboo and Rattan Italian Corner Bookcase, 1970s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous mid-century bamboo and Rattan triangular corner bookshelf. Franco Albini inspired the design of this piece, produced in Italy during the 1970s.
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood
Bookshelf by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Milan, IT
rosewood bookcase with 2 wooden postsì legs ending in iron, equipped with a cabinet and 4 shelves that can be mounted at will. Project 1957 Produced by Poggi.
Rosewood
Exceptional Bookshelf LB7, Franco ALBINI by Poggy
By Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
Adjustable library in 5 massive teak openwork profiled sums, supporting 13 (2 more than on the picture) racks shelving and one box. adaptable feet in height Bibliography: Giulian...
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H 118.12 in W 31.5 in D 13.78 in
Iconic Bookshelf Mod. LB7 Designed by Franco Albini, Italy, 1957
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
Iconic Bookshelf. Produced by Poggi.
Metal
Franco Albini Bockshelf Mod LB7 for Poggi Original 1957, Italy
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
Adjustable bookshelf by Franco Albini for Poggi. Structure fastened to the floor and the ceiling with movables shelves and one cabinet.
Metal
1950s Bookshelf system
By Franco Albini
Located in London, GB
Adjustable freestanding bookshelf system in dark woods | Storage cabinet with leather handles | Brass fittings
Italian Floor-to-Ceiling Rosewood Bookshelf, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Savona, IT
This large bookshelf was designed in a style reminiscent of the famous LB7 by Franco Albini.
Brass
Bookshelf LB10
Located in Milan, IT
Bookshelf designer Franco Albini production Poggi- 1958
Wood
Adjustable Bookshelf, Attributed to Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
As informed by experts at the Fondazione Franco Albini, this piece has similarities with the bookshelf "LB7," designed by Franco Albini in 1956, there are no documents in their archi...
Metal
Vintage Bamboo and Grass Cloth Demi Lune Etagere, Hong Kong, 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage petite bamboo and grass cloth three shelf petite etagere in a reverse demi lune shape. A unique and rare piece.
Grasscloth, Bamboo
Lovely Corner Bamboo and Wicker Shelf, Italy, 1950s
By Bonacina
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very nice Italian corner shelf made of bamboo and wickerwork. Three identical shelves in total. Very good condition.
Bamboo, Wicker
Bamboo Rattan Decorative Shelf Etagere
By Ficks Reed, McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bamboo Rattan decorative shelf Etagere.
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
5-Shelf Rattan and Bamboo Corner Cabinet, Made in Italy, 1972
Located in Palermo, IT
5-shelf rattan and bamboo corner cabinet, Made in Italy, 1972 Unique and in excellent condition.
Bamboo, Rattan
$3,900
H 76.5 in W 50 in D 19 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Rattan Etagere or Shelving Wall Unit
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A 1970's retro classic etagere. Extra wide & chunky design. It consists of rattan wrapped wood framing with one glass shelves. Overall in very good condition.
Rattan, Glass, Wood
1970's Bohemian Bamboo and Rattan Bookcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Vintage 1970's oblong ribbed rattan etagere shelving unit. Unique "rib-like" side structure and 4 extra wide shelves. Lightweight and easy to move. Holes have been discreetly drilled...
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1950s Coastal Rattan Corner Shelf, Three Tier Mid-Century
By Franco Albini, Dal Vera
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This vintage three-tier corner shelf is crafted in richly toned tiger rattan and dates to the 1950s, reflecting the relaxed elegance of Riviera-era design. The piece features attract...
Cane, Rattan
$2,889
H 62.41 in W 37.01 in D 16.54 in
Midcentury Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker Bookcase or Etagere, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful bookcase or etagere in rattan, bamboo and wicker. Made in Italy in the 1960.
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
$750Sale Price|20% Off
H 46.46 in W 27.17 in D 19.3 in
Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Wicker Étagère Corner Shelf, France, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Vintage midcentury vintage rattan and wicker étagère. Freestanding corner rattan shelves in the manner of the ‘Emmanuelle’ chair, featuring four shelves. France, circa 1960. Presente...
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This tall, elegant étagère is a superb example of Mid-Century Modern design incorporating luxurious tropical materials, lending itself beautifully to Coastal and Boho Chic aesthetics...
Rattan
$1,550
H 17.52 in W 7.88 in D 4.14 in
Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Split Reed Folding Bookcase Étagère, 1960s
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Split Reed Folding Bookcase Étagère, Circa 1960s Measures 20" in width, 10.5" in depth and 44.5H in height. Shelves clearance is 13".
Rattan, Reed
$1,479Sale Price|20% Off
H 45.67 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
Mid-Century Modern French Bamboo and Rattan Folding Étagère, 1960s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern French bamboo and rattan folding three shelves étagère. This étagère is completely foldable as shown in the photos. Beautiful patina due to age and use
Bamboo, Rattan
French Midcentury Bamboo Étagère with Five Bamboo Shelves
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury bamboo bookcase étagère, in the style of Maison Baguès. Handsome bamboo with five bamboo glass shelves in the style of Maison Baguès. French, circa 1960.
Bamboo
1970s Bamboo, Rattan, and Cane Étagère/ Freestanding Shelf
By Franco Albini, Ficks Reed
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A gorgeous room divider or étagère composed of bamboo, rattan, and cane shelves. Features 5 shelves. Would work along with pieces from Ficks Reed, Franco Albini, Baker, Ethan Allen, ...
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane
$1,063
H 33.67 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Corner Bookcase or Etagere, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury corner bookcase or etagere in bamboo and rattan with three-levels. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Perfect to be placed in a corner of the house as a small display for pla...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
$1,421
H 26.78 in W 21.66 in D 13.59 in
Midcentury Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker Bookcase or Etagere, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury bookcase or etagere in bamboo, rattan and wicker with three-levels. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Perfect to the house as a small display for plants, books, decorative obj...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Akari model 70F light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. Executed in a shade of handmade washi paper stretched along hand-fabricated bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari man...
Metal
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$2,502 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Laredo 4
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Wood, Upholstery
$2,500 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$236
H 42.33 in W 19.1 in D 13.55 in
Vintage 4 Tier Freestanding Corner Whatnot Shelves Bookcase Display Stand
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Here we have for sale this vintage 4 tier freestanding corner Whatnot bookcase, shelves, display stand. Perfect for the corner of any room to stand books, plants or display items. It...
Bamboo, Pine
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.12 in W 18.12 in D 1.38 in
Italian Riviera Franco Albini Rattan Square Sunburst Mirror, Loop Design, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Franco Albini Rattan Mirror ___________________________________________________________ A highly decorative squared Mid-Century Modern mirror with undulated rattan frame a...
Cane, Rattan, Mirror
Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool
By Colección Estudio, Difane
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...
Hardwood
Antique English Bamboo Shelves
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's English shelving unit made of bamboo and maple. Measurements: Height: 50" Width: 20" Depth: 12"
Bamboo
$5,328
H 31.5 in W 41.34 in D 23.63 in
Mid Century Italian Rattan and Bamboo Desk / Vanity Table Vivai del Sud C.1970
By Vivai del Sud
Located in London, GB
A Vivai del Sud pedestal table Rome, Italy, C.1970. Constructed in in rattan, bamboo and cane. Ideal as a small desk or vanity. The Knee hole width measures 39cm. In excellent condi...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mamun Bedside
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
$1,248Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.01 in W 32.29 in D 17.33 in
Mid-Century Cabinet in Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker, Dal Vera, Italy, 1970s
By Dal Vera
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful storage cabinet in bamboo, woven rattan, and wicker. This stunning organic cabinet was produced in Italy in the 1970s and is attributed to Dal Vera production. In amazing ...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-Cemtury Stained Bamboo Corner Etagere / Bookcase
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Cemtury Stained hand crafted Bamboo Corner Etagere / Bookcase Measure 29.75" in width, 19.75" in depth 20" in height. Lower tier clearance is 11".
Bamboo
$601
H 11.03 in W 19.69 in D 14.18 in
French Riviera Two-Tier Wall Shelf in Curved Bamboo and Wicker, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century two tier wall shelf in bamboo and woven rattan wicker. This stylish organic wall shelf was made in Italy during the 1970s. In amazing condition and with a charm...
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
$924
H 27.56 in W 21.26 in D 15.36 in
Mid-Century Triangular Bamboo and Rattan Italian Corner Bookcase Shelf, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful French Riviera style triangular corner bookshelf made in bamboo, hand.woven rattan and wicker. This lovely organic bookshelf was hand-made in Italy during the 1970s. In f...
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
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.
