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Barzilay style free standing bookcase #2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W34 D16 H76 Well preserved walnut free standing bookcase. Item has one fully closed compartment
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Barzilay style free standing bookcase #1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W34 D16 H76 Well preserved walnut free standing bookcase. Item has one fully open compartment with
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

"Marly" Free Standing Bookcase by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, 1980s
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milan, IT
Marly free standing bookcase by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni. The piece "develops the theme of
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Copper, Steel

Wim Rietveld Free-Standing Bookcase in Black and White Metal
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wim Rietveld, bookcase, black and white coated metal, The Netherlands, 1960. This free-standing
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Wood & Brass Mid-Century Modern Free-Standing Bookcase
By Dassi Lissone
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This bookcase was produced in Italy around the 1960s. It consists of 2 main wooden units with
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Free-Standing Bookcase by Lyby Mobler
By Lyby Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mid Century MODERN Teak Danish Free Standing Bookcase + Pull Out Desk / WALL UNI
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Bookcase with Hidden Pull Out Desk, c. 1960's. This gorgeous piece
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Antique Open Bookcase in Oak
Located in Port Chester, NY
A handsome and highly decorative open free standing bookcase with four adjustable shelves. Good
Category

Early 20th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique Open Bookcase in Oak
Antique Open Bookcase in Oak
H 59 in W 27.25 in D 16.5 in
Regency Period Mahogany Revolving bookcase, circa 1820
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality Regency period mahogany revolving circular free standing bookcase, having three
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Italian modern red lacquered plywood bookcase, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern red lacquered plywood bookcase, 1970s Free-standing bookcase in glossy red lacquered
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Paul Evans Cityscape Free Standing Etagere Bookcase
By Paul Evans
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rare signed iconic Paul Evans 'Cityscape' large freestanding bookcase etagere, circa 1970s
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Chrome, Brass

Antique and Rare Solid Beech Wood Three Tier Small Bookcase a.k.a. A Book Trough
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and seperable/demountable antique bookcase. This rare, three-tier and free standing
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Beech

Opinion Ciatti Original Ptolomeo Medium Bookcase
By Bruno Rainaldi, Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Ptolomeo is the free-standing bookcase that doesn’t require any further presentation: it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Opinion Ciatti Original Ptolomeo Large Bookcase
By Opinion Ciatti, Bruno Rainaldi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Ptolomeo is the free-standing bookcase that doesn’t require any further presentation: it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Bookcase, Glazed, Free-standing, Full-height, Gothic, Oak H271cm 107" L226cm89"
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
AN EXCEPTIONAL, LATE GEORGIAN, GOTHIC-REVIVAL BOOKCASE WITH CHARACTERISTIC GOTHIC DETAILING AND
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Gothic Revival Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Orthogonals Free standing Library Small
Located in Milano, IT
The ORTHOGONALS FREE STANDING LIBRARY transcends the realm of ordinary furniture—it is an exclusive
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Bookcases

Materials

Marble

Orthogonals Free standing Library  Small
Orthogonals Free standing Library  Small
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Free Standing String Shelving System, Teak Bookcase with Cabinet by Whb Germany
By WHB furniture
Located in Gaggenau, DE
String shelf-system teak by WHB Germany, 1950s Measurements: Height : 225 cm Width : 145 cm Depth : 40 cm Please inquiry for prices to your country before buying. A wooden crat...
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Oak Bookcase Free Standing in Manner of Kurt Østervig, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Ava, MO
Presenting this beautiful bookcase with drawers in oak in the manner of Kurt Østervig of Denmark
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Free-Standing Bookshelf, 1950s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This bookshelf was pruduced around the 1950s. It is made of 2 wooden units with shelves and storages. It remains in a good vintage condition: wear consistent with age and use mostly ...
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Free-Standing Bookshelf, 1950s
Vintage Italian Free-Standing Bookshelf, 1950s
H 87.41 in W 60.83 in D 13.78 in
Teak and Brass Midcentury Free Standing Bookshelf Attributed to ISA
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
furniture also produced by ISA. As you can see from the last photos, a hanging bookcase with the same design
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Free Standing Italian 60s Shelving System by Imb Serie Selex
Located in Genova, IT
Libreria free standing in due moduli italiana degli anni '60 prodotta da IMB (Industria Mobili
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Iron

Poul Cadovius 'Abstracta' Free-Standing Shelf in Steel and Glass
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Glendale, AZ
Poul Cadovius’s “Abstracta” bookcases c. 1960’s. A sleek & sophisticated space age staple. Tall
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Vintage Mid Century Modern Free Standing Bookshelf or Storrage Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare 1-bay freestanding walnut wall unit by Stanley. This set is rare in its original form with cabinets and shelf. The bottom cabinet has a removable shelf. The height-wise location...
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

A mid-century free standing cabinet by Robex in teak with metal supports
By Ladderax
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
units height, so you can place them exactly where you need them to be. The unit is free standing and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Pair of Italian Free-Standing Wall Units in Walnut on Ebonized Plinth Bases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish freestanding wall units boasting bookmatched walnut veneer (ca. early 1970s, Italy). Each comes with a black vinyl seat (more for decoration than practical use). The first un...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut, Plywood, Paint

Very Important Antique Samuel Pepys 1666 Large Library Bookcase After Original
Located in GB
This bookcase is basically the birthplace of the free-standing bookcase as we know it today, in 2016
Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Pine

Pair of Very Important Samuel Pepys 1666 Large Library Bookcases After Original
Located in GB
original. These bookcases are basically the birthplace of the free standing bookcase as we know it today
Category

20th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Gian Franco Frattini Jatoba Book Mill pre Poltrona Frau
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Weesp, NL
version is for sale anywhere. Conceived in the late 1950s as a floor-to-ceiling free-standing bookcase
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

2.8 X 1.6 METER ANTIQUE SAMUEL PEPYS 1666 STYLE LIBRARY BOOKCASE PART OF SUiTE
Located in GB
designed by Samuel Pepys in 1666 its basically the birthplace of the free-standing bookcase as we know it
Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak, Pine

2.8 X 2.2 METER SAMUEL PEPYS 1666 STYLE LIBRARY BOOKCASE DRAWERS PART OF SUiTE
Located in GB
the free-standing bookcase as we know it today, in 2016 they celebrated their 350th anniversary, these
Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak, Pine

2.8 X 2.2 METER ANTIQUE SAMUEL PEPYS 1666 STYLE LIBRARY BOOKCASE PART OF SUiTE
Located in GB
bookcase was designed by Samuel Pepys in 1666 its basically the birthplace of the free-standing bookcase as
Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak, Pine

2.8 X 3.9 METER ANTIQUE SAMUEL PEPYS 1666 STYLE LIBRARY BOOKCASE PART OF SUiTE
Located in GB
designed by Samuel Pepys in 1666 its basically the birthplace of the free-standing bookcase as we know it
Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak, Pine

Kitale Bookcase by Van Rossum
Located in Geneve, CH
variety of color finishes, including vivid blue. Also suitable as a free-standing room divider. A
Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Kitale Bookcase by Van Rossum
Kitale Bookcase by Van Rossum
H 80.71 in W 15.75 in D 98.43 in
Yarrow Modular Single Box Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. The free standing shelf has a beautiful continuous water-fall edge, and delicate inlayed joinery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Yarrow Modular Single Box Bookcase
Yarrow Modular Single Box Bookcase
H 19 in W 18 in D 12 in
Yarrow Modular Triple Box Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. The free standing shelf has a beautiful continuous water-fall edge, and delicate inlayed joinery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Yarrow Modular Triple Box Bookcase
Yarrow Modular Triple Box Bookcase
H 45 in W 18 in D 12 in
Yarrow Modular Triple Box Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. The free standing shelf has a beautiful continuous water-fall edge, and delicate inlayed joinery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Yarrow Modular Triple Box Bookcase
Yarrow Modular Triple Box Bookcase
H 45 in W 18 in D 12 in
William 4th Freestanding Marble Topped Rosewood Bookcase
Located in Sherborne, GB
A free standing marble topped William 4th rosewood bookcase. The bookcase consists of two
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Bookcases

Materials

Marble

Mac Gee White Bookcase by Philippe Starck
By Baleri Italia
Located in Milan, IT
plank, intersected by five shelves of decreasing depth, that lean on the wall in a seemingly free
Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel, Other

Mac Gee White Bookcase by Philippe Starck
H 92.52 in W 38.98 in D 20.08 in
Restored Antique Spindle 3 Tier Revolving Oak Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Antique free standing three tier revolving bookcase with spindle supports. This piece was restored
Category

Early 20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Brutalist freestanding bookcase made from wood, Germany 1970s
Located in ECHT, NL
a wall, free standing in a room but also as a room divider. Structurally in very good and sturdy
Category

Late 20th Century German Brutalist Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Modern Bookcase Room Divider - Minimal Steel Metal Shelving
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
and airy but strong. The straight back design sits neatly against a wall or can be free standing to
Category

2010s British Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Franco Albini Modular Bookcase "Infinito" for Cassina, Italy, new
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
its name implies. Fully free-standing, Infinito can be used from either side, both as a bookcase or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

DeCastelli Existence Wall Four-Tier Bookcase in Stainless Steel
By DeCastelli, Michele de Lucchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Why should bookcases always be straight, long, vertical, right-angle planes to keep nothing but
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel

Quiller Glass Bookcase, Designed by Uto Balmoral, Made in Italy
By Uto Balmoral
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
free standing in living areas or work spaces. This bookcase is synonymous with lightness and
Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Glass

1800's Antique Spanish, Library, Highly Carved & Painted, Walnut Bookcase!!
Located in Austin, TX
antique lover. It boasts a free-standing design and a height of 74.75 inches, making it a perfect fit for
Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Other Bookcases

Materials

Wood

DeCastelli Large Babele Tower Bookcase in Brass by Martinelli Venezia
By DeCastelli, Martinelli Venezia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, available in two diameters and in free-standing or wall-mounted versions, was inspired by Athanasius
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

DeCastelli Small Babele Tower Bookcase in Copper by Martinelli Venezia
By DeCastelli, Martinelli Venezia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, available in two diameters and in free-standing or wall-mounted versions, was inspired by Athanasius
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Copper

Mid-Century Danish Teak Hansen & Guldborg Wall Unit Bookcase Cabinet
By Hansen & Guldborg Møbler
Located in Baltimore, MD
unit is completely free-standing. This rare unit is in good original condition with clean lines, very
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Leyva Wall Bookcase in Glossy Black Finish by Giuseppe Viganò
By Giuseppe Viganò 1, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Its willowy minimal contours conjure up an airy lightness. Whether it is wall-mounted or free-standing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Leyva High Bookcase in Glossy White Finish by Giuseppe Viganò
By Giuseppe Viganò 1, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Its willowy minimal contours conjure up an airy lightness. Whether it is wall-mounted or free-standing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Antique English Victorian Gothic Revival Arts & Crafts Oak Breakfront Bookcase
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Victorian Gothic Revival quarter sawn oak breakfront bookcase in the Pugin style and attributable
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Bookcases

Materials

Brass

DeCastelli Existence Five-Tier Bookcase in Brass by Michele De Lucchi
By Michele de Lucchi, DeCastelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Why should bookcases always be straight, long, vertical, right-angle planes to keep nothing but
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Pair of Crocodile Leather Open Library Bookcases with Drawers & Record Slots
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of tall free standing open bookcases with
Category

20th Century European Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Large Size, Antique Gothic Revival Hand Carved Oak Monastery Bookcase / Cabinet
Located in Lisse, NL
and unique Gothic bookcase even includes perfect packing (in two custom made crates) and also free
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Pair New Unfinished Baker Obelisk Shape Double Sided 360 Degree Walnut Bookcases
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
apply finish of your choice. They are free standing (no back) and look as pictured 360 degrees.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Italian 19th Century Regency Style Rustic Walnut Wood Open Shelves Bookcase
Located in Firenze, IT
needs, you can use it as a free standing furniture, as a centre piece or leaned against the wall
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Regency Bookcases

Materials

Walnut, Wood

DeCastelli Existence Wall Five-Tier Bookcase in Brass by Michele De Lucchi
By Michele de Lucchi, DeCastelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Why should bookcases always be straight, long, vertical, right-angle planes to keep nothing but
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

DeCastelli Existence Three-Tier Bookcase in Stainless Steel by Michele De Lucchi
By Michele de Lucchi, DeCastelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Why should bookcases always be straight, long, vertical, right-angle planes to keep nothing but
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare Free Standing Modular George Nelson Wall Unit Bookcase, Herman Miller Inter
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Rare midcentury Free standing Modular George Nelson Wall Unit Bookcase, Herman Miller International
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Postmodern Storing Unit, Library or Book Shelve, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mari; Room Divider; Bookcase; Postmodern bookcase, Italy 1980s, style Enzo Mari The piece is free
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

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Free Standing Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the free standing bookcase you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A free standing bookcase — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the free standing bookcase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A free standing bookcase is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. A well-made free standing bookcase has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kurt Østervig, Poul Cadovius and Bernini are consistently popular.

How Much is a Free Standing Bookcase?

The average selling price for a free standing bookcase at 1stDibs is $4,433, while they’re typically $560 on the low end and $22,650 for the highest priced.

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.

Questions About Free Standing Bookcase
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Free standing cabinets are generally cabinets that remain in the appropriate upright position on their own without help from external forces or without being bolted or attached to the wall. They enable you to maximize space. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage free-standing cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A free-standing fireplace, often known as a stand-alone fireplace, is exactly what it sounds like. It's self-contained, so it doesn't require the same level of installation as a regular fireplace. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage free-standing fireplaces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A free-standing sculpture is a stand-alone, three-dimensional object that can be seen from all angles and can be walked around or held in your hand, depending on its size. Find a wide range of free-standing sculptures from the early 18th century to the 21st century on 1stDibs by various creators in different dimensions.

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