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Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Bookshelf by Herman Miller Refinished
Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Bookshelf by Herman Miller Refinished

Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Bookshelf by Herman Miller Refinished

By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller

Located in Atlanta, GA

Clean Lined Art Deco Bookcase, designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, American, circa 1930s

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Metal

George Nelson for Herman Miller BCS Basic Two Shelf Walnut Veneer Bookshelf
George Nelson for Herman Miller BCS Basic Two Shelf Walnut Veneer Bookshelf

George Nelson for Herman Miller BCS Basic Two Shelf Walnut Veneer Bookshelf

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Queens, NY

four tapered wooden legs. (BCS BASICS CABINET SERIES, GEORGE NELSON FOR HERMAN MILLER) Condition: Good

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Open Display Shelf for Herman Miller, 1937
Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Open Display Shelf for Herman Miller, 1937

Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Open Display Shelf for Herman Miller, 1937

By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Open Display or Bookshelf. Newly refinished and ready to go

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

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Zebrawood and Chrome Bookshelf by Peter Protzmann for Herman Miller
Zebrawood and Chrome Bookshelf by Peter Protzmann for Herman Miller

Zebrawood and Chrome Bookshelf by Peter Protzmann for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Peter Protzmann

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Herman Miller. Manufactured only from 1970-1971, the office design features drawers and shelves suspended

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Book Shelf
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Book Shelf

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Book Shelf

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H 30.5 in W 33.75 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Book Shelf

By George Nelson

Located in San Francisco, CA

George Nelson thin edge bookshelf for Herman Miller. Rare model bookshelf from this series in very

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Bookshelf Unit
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Bookshelf Unit

George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Bookshelf Unit

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Atlanta, GA

George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Bookshelf Unit, American, circa 1950s. This unit contains three

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

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Rosewood Thin Edge Bookshelf by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1950s
Rosewood Thin Edge Bookshelf by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1950s

Rosewood Thin Edge Bookshelf by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1950s

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Hamburg, PA

A beautiful rare and hard-to-find Rosewood Thin Edge bookcase by George Nelson for Herman Miller

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Rare Find Three Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Art Deco Bookshelf Units
Rare Find Three Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Art Deco Bookshelf Units

Rare Find Three Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Art Deco Bookshelf Units

By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller

Located in Ferndale, MI

modernism and modular suites of furniture for home and office to Herman Miller co. This is a classic example

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage USM Haller White Bookshelf or Vitrine
Vintage USM Haller White Bookshelf or Vitrine

Vintage USM Haller White Bookshelf or Vitrine

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H 56 in W 30.5 in D 20.5 in

Vintage USM Haller White Bookshelf or Vitrine

By Herman Miller, Usm Haller

Located in Atlanta, GA

retailed by Herman Miller, circa 1970's. This piece offers a voluminous amount of storage and can be used

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson for Herman Miller bookshelf / night stands
George Nelson for Herman Miller bookshelf / night stands

George Nelson for Herman Miller bookshelf / night stands

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Hudson, NY

George Nelson for Herman Miller from the Basic Cabinet Group originally designed 1948 as night

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Vintage 1950s American Night Stands

Herman Miller Modular Bookshelf Unit
Herman Miller Modular Bookshelf Unit

Herman Miller Modular Bookshelf Unit

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H 94 in W 59 in D 18.5 in

Herman Miller Modular Bookshelf Unit

Located in Huntington, NY

Contains 2 file drawers and 2 sliding compartments providing hidden storage
3 suspended light fixtures
Stainless steel framed casing

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20th Century American Bookcases

Gilbert Rohde East Indian Laurel Bookshelf
Gilbert Rohde East Indian Laurel Bookshelf

Gilbert Rohde East Indian Laurel Bookshelf

By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This rare three-tiered open étagère for the Herman Miller Furniture Company has beautifully figured

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

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Herman Miller for sale on 1stDibs

No other business of its kind did more than the Herman Miller Furniture Company to introduce modern design into American homes. Working with legendary designers such as Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson and Alexander Girard, the Zeeland, Michigan-based firm fostered some of the boldest expressions of what we now call mid-century modern style. In doing so, Herman Miller produced some of the most beautiful, iconic and, one can even say, noblest chairs, sofas, tables and other furniture ever.

Founded in 1923, Herman Miller was originally known for grand historicist bedroom suites: heavily ornamented wood furniture that appealed to a high-minded, wealthier clientele. The company — named for its chief financial backer — began to suffer in the early 1930s as the Great Depression hit, and D.J. De Pree, the company’s CEO, feared bankruptcy. In 1932, aid came in the form of Gilbert Rohde, a self-taught furniture designer who had traveled widely in Europe, absorbing details of the Art Deco movement and other modernist influences. After persuading De Pree that the growing middle class required smaller, lighter household furnishings, Rohde set a new course for Herman Miller, creating sleek chairs, tables and cabinetry that were the essence of the Streamline Moderne style.

Rohde died suddenly in 1944. The following year, De Pree turned to George Nelson, an architect who had written widely about modern furniture design. Under Nelson’s leadership, Herman Miller would embrace new technologies and materials and audacious biomorphic forms

Some of the pieces the company produced are now emblems of 20th century American design, including the Eames lounge chair and ottoman and Nelson’s Marshmallow sofa and Coconut chair. Such instantly recognizable furnishings have become timeless — staples of a modernist décor; striking, offbeat notes in traditional environments.

Find a range of vintage Herman Miller office chairs, desks, coffee tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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.