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Hans Wegner Teak Bookcase

Teak Model RY-100 Wall Unit / Room Divider by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, c. 1965
Teak Model RY-100 Wall Unit / Room Divider by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, c. 1965

Teak Model RY-100 Wall Unit / Room Divider by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, c. 1965

By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a rare Model RY-100 three bay wall unit by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler. Constructed

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Freestanding Wall Unit Room Divider
Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Freestanding Wall Unit Room Divider

Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Freestanding Wall Unit Room Divider

Located in Baltimore, MD

A remarkable teak, freestanding, modular, room divider, bookcase, storage cabinet, made in Denmark

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

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Vintage Bookcases Hans Wegner RY8 R.Y. Mobler
Vintage Bookcases Hans Wegner RY8 R.Y. Mobler

Vintage Bookcases Hans Wegner RY8 R.Y. Mobler

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H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 13 in

Vintage Bookcases Hans Wegner RY8 R.Y. Mobler

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Lemmer, NL

Vintage bookcases Hans Wegner RY8 R.Y. Mobler Period 1950s Designs Hans Wegner Ry Mobler model

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Vintage 1950s Danish Bookcases

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Oak, Teak

Teak Bookcase Stereo System by Hans J. Wegner, RY-100 Series, 1960-1961
Teak Bookcase Stereo System by Hans J. Wegner, RY-100 Series, 1960-1961

Teak Bookcase Stereo System by Hans J. Wegner, RY-100 Series, 1960-1961

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Teak Bookcase Shelving Stereo System by Hans J. Wegner RY-100 Series. A freestanding shelving

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler Modular Bookcase Unit
Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler Modular Bookcase Unit

Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler Modular Bookcase Unit

By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This two-piece bookcase unit (model RY 100) was designed by Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler. These pieces

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Ry100 Wall System in Teak by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler
Ry100 Wall System in Teak by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler

Ry100 Wall System in Teak by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler

By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Handewitt, DE

Danish wall unit in teak. Designed by Hans J.Wegner, manufactured by Ry Møbler. Mod. RY100 Denmark

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Glass, Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Bookcase by Hans J. Wegner by Ry Møbler, 1950s
Vintage Danish Teak Bookcase by Hans J. Wegner by Ry Møbler, 1950s

Vintage Danish Teak Bookcase by Hans J. Wegner by Ry Møbler, 1950s

By Ry Møbler

Located in Asaa, DK

Tall and spacious teak bookcase designed by famous Danish furniture architect Hans J. Wegner and

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Teak Tall Double Modular Bookcase with Sliding Doors Ry Mobler
Teak Tall Double Modular Bookcase with Sliding Doors Ry Mobler

Teak Tall Double Modular Bookcase with Sliding Doors Ry Mobler

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Minneapolis, MN

by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Ry Mobler in vintage old growth teak, with an oil finish

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Teak

Vintage Three Bay Freestanding Wall Unit
Vintage Three Bay Freestanding Wall Unit

Vintage Three Bay Freestanding Wall Unit

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H 84 in W 93 in D 16 in

Vintage Three Bay Freestanding Wall Unit

By Hans J. Wegner, Founders Furniture Company, Cado

Located in Raleigh, NC

Vintage freestanding wall unit, made from teak. This piece features three separate bays that can be

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass

A Teak Blind Bookcase by Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler
A Teak Blind Bookcase by Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler

A Teak Blind Bookcase by Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler

Located in Ferndale, MI

A Teak Blind Bookcase by Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler with Two Adjustable Shelves on Either Side.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Buffets

Modern Flair Scandinavian Teak Cabinet & Bookcase in Ceruse Gray, 1970s, Denmark
Modern Flair Scandinavian Teak Cabinet & Bookcase in Ceruse Gray, 1970s, Denmark

Modern Flair Scandinavian Teak Cabinet & Bookcase in Ceruse Gray, 1970s, Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Chula Vista, CA

circa 1970s. Similar to Hans J Wegner. Measures: Cabinet 21 1/4" tall x 17" D x 42 1/2" W Hutch 50 3/4

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Bookcase by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, 1960s
Vintage Danish Teak Bookcase by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, 1960s

Vintage Danish Teak Bookcase by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, 1960s

By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Asaa, DK

Tall and spacious teak bookcase designed by famous Danish architect Hans J. Wegner and made by Ry

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner Ry Mobler Bookshelf
Hans Wegner Ry Mobler Bookshelf

Hans Wegner Ry Mobler Bookshelf

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H 71 in W 39.5 in D 13.25 in

Hans Wegner Ry Mobler Bookshelf

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler teak book shelf circa late 1950's. This all original example has 5

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Vintage 1950s Danish Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler Teak Book Shelf
Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler Teak Book Shelf

Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler Teak Book Shelf

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H 71.1 in W 39.5 in D 13.25 in

Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler Teak Book Shelf

By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This free-standing bookshelf (model RY 8) was designed by Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler. The more

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak, Oak

Hans Wegner Bookcase
Hans Wegner Bookcase

Hans Wegner Bookcase

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H 71 in W 79 in D 20 in

Hans Wegner Bookcase

Located in Nashville, TN

Hans Wegner bookcase in teak. Superb design and craftsmanship. Lamp above desk and keys included.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Bookcases

Hans J. Wegner Wall Unit for Ry Møbler, circa 1960
Hans J. Wegner Wall Unit for Ry Møbler, circa 1960

Hans J. Wegner Wall Unit for Ry Møbler, circa 1960

By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Hans J. Wegner wall unit for Ry Møbler, circa 1960. This wall unit can be separated into three

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner Model Ry 100 Wall Unit / Room Divider Shelving with Drop Down Desk
Hans Wegner Model Ry 100 Wall Unit / Room Divider Shelving with Drop Down Desk

Hans Wegner Model Ry 100 Wall Unit / Room Divider Shelving with Drop Down Desk

By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Chicago, IL

Hans J Wegner RY 100 Room divider / wall unit Ry Møbler, Denmark circa 1965 Teak, plated steel

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit

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H 82.63 in W 81.75 in D 17.88 in

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a Danish modern teak wall unit. Two bay systems, features four shelves and

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Hans Wegner, for Ry Møbler Four Bay Wall Unit/Room Divider
Hans Wegner, for Ry Møbler Four Bay Wall Unit/Room Divider

Hans Wegner, for Ry Møbler Four Bay Wall Unit/Room Divider

Located in Denton, TX

Danish Modern shelving system made of teak, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler in the 60s

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Hans Wegner bookcase

Hans Wegner bookcase

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H 70.87 in W 78.75 in D 21.66 in

Hans Wegner bookcase

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A rare teak and rosewood bookcase, raised on chromed metal legs. Manufactured by Johannes Hansen

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Steel

Teak Bookcase by Hans Wegner
Teak Bookcase by Hans Wegner

Teak Bookcase by Hans Wegner

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H 71 in W 39 in D 13 in

Teak Bookcase by Hans Wegner

Located in New York, NY

Well-Crafted and Nicely Proportioned Teak Bookcase by Hans Wegner. Features clean lines and height

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Vintage 1960s Danish Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner Freestanding Teak Bookcase Wall Unit Shelving System, Denmark 1969
Hans Wegner Freestanding Teak Bookcase Wall Unit Shelving System, Denmark 1969

Hans Wegner Freestanding Teak Bookcase Wall Unit Shelving System, Denmark 1969

By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hans J. Wegner Freestanding wall unit shelving system Teak wood, steel, made in Denmark RY

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Steel

Hans Wegner Wall Unit
Hans Wegner Wall Unit

Hans Wegner Wall Unit

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H 80.75 in W 79.75 in D 19.5 in

Hans Wegner Wall Unit

Located in Hudson, NY

this is a free standing original danish storage unit with cabinets and drawers on the bottom and a glass case on top with additional selves, great in a living room, bedroom or dining...

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20th Century Danish Bookcases

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Teak

Storage System By Hans Wegner
Storage System By Hans Wegner

Storage System By Hans Wegner

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H 58.75 in W 162 in D 19 in

Storage System By Hans Wegner

Located in Chicago, IL

: [Johannes Hansen Copenhagen Denmark Design: H. J. Wegner].

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20th Century Danish Bookcases

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Teak, Oak

Wall Unit or Bookcase by William Watting for Scan Flex, Danish Modern, 1950
Wall Unit or Bookcase by William Watting for Scan Flex, Danish Modern, 1950

Wall Unit or Bookcase by William Watting for Scan Flex, Danish Modern, 1950

By Hans J. Wegner, William Watting, ScanFlex

Located in Amsterdam, NL

and the Danish Michael Laursen, which worked with Hans Wegner an Illum Wikkelsø. This shelving system

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

RY 100 Series Storage Unit by Han Wegner for RY Mobler
RY 100 Series Storage Unit by Han Wegner for RY Mobler

RY 100 Series Storage Unit by Han Wegner for RY Mobler

Located in Queens, NY

Wooden Sliding Door Cabinets, and One Glass Sliding Door Cabinet by Hans Wegner for RY Mobler

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Vintage 1960s Danish Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Hans J Wegner Teak Bookcase or Room Divider for Ry Møbler
Hans J Wegner Teak Bookcase or Room Divider for Ry Møbler

Hans J Wegner Teak Bookcase or Room Divider for Ry Møbler

By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler

Located in Hudson, NY

Teak wall unit or room divider includes drop secretary, two storage cabinets and adjustable shelves

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Hans Wegner Teak Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal hans wegner teak bookcase for your home. A hans wegner teak bookcase — often made from hardwood, teak and wood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a hans wegner teak bookcase — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A hans wegner teak bookcase made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made hans wegner teak bookcase has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler and ScanFlex are consistently popular.

How Much is a Hans Wegner Teak Bookcase?

Prices for a hans wegner teak bookcase start at $1,184 and top out at $14,500 with the average selling for $2,600.

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

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