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Jean Prouve Style  La Residence Universitaire Jean Zay Student Etagere
Jean Prouve Style  La Residence Universitaire Jean Zay Student Etagere

Jean Prouve Style La Residence Universitaire Jean Zay Student Etagere

By Jean Prouvé

Located in West Hollywood, CA

In the style of Jean Prouve an etagere with lower cupboard with patinated white painted bypass sliding doors, from the dormitories of the La Residence Universitaire Jean Zay, France ...

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Vintage 1950s French Bookcases

Materials

Wood

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Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé "Antony" Bookcase
Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé "Antony" Bookcase

Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé "Antony" Bookcase

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H 42.5 in W 116.5 in D 14.625 in

Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé "Antony" Bookcase

By Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"Antony" bookcase by Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, manufactured by Atelier Jean Prouvé, 1954.

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Vintage 1950s French Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Rare Jean Prouvé Bibliothèque, Bookcase or Shelf Antony
Rare Jean Prouvé Bibliothèque, Bookcase or Shelf Antony

Rare Jean Prouvé Bibliothèque, Bookcase or Shelf Antony

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Berlin, DE

Cabinet features one sliding door concealing three adjustable shelves. Jean Prouvé Bookcase type Antony, 1955. Only 86 pieces built in total.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Jean Prouve Style Bookcase
Jean Prouve Style Bookcase

Jean Prouve Style Bookcase

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H 14 in W 71 in D 12 in

Jean Prouve Style Bookcase

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Industrial wood and iron 3-tier bookcase in the style of Jean Prouve.

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20th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Jean Prouve, Suspended Desk and Chair, 1934
Jean Prouve, Suspended Desk and Chair, 1934

Jean Prouve, Suspended Desk and Chair, 1934

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H 17.72 in W 66.93 in D 28.35 in

Jean Prouve, Suspended Desk and Chair, 1934

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Paris, FR

Model created for the alpine sanatoriums of Guébriant and Martel de Janville in Passy. Pol Abraham and Jacques - Henri Le Même, architects. Interior fittings commissioned by the Fr...

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Vintage 1930s Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouve Style Shelving System
Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouve Style Shelving System

Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouve Style Shelving System

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Perriand and Prouve style shelving system custom built for an East Village Bar in, circa 1999. Sliding doors move back and forth and can be left in multiple spots to conceal content....

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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Fiberglass, Wood

American Modern 1950s  solid ash wood book caze with orange back.
American Modern 1950s  solid ash wood book caze with orange back.

American Modern 1950s solid ash wood book caze with orange back.

By Jean Prouvé

Located in San Diego, CA

Striking double shelf solid ash wood book caze , excellent craftsmanship , solid 1" thick ash wood , with black laquer legs and orange acrilyc back guard , the item has been completl...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Acrylic, Ash

Charlotte Perriand Large Table in Pine, Les Arcs Ski Resort Savoie, France, 1960
Charlotte Perriand Large Table in Pine, Les Arcs Ski Resort Savoie, France, 1960

Charlotte Perriand Large Table in Pine, Les Arcs Ski Resort Savoie, France, 1960

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

She was working with Jean Prouvé too, to created desks, bookcases and work table for the University of Paris.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Jean Prouve Bookcase
Jean Prouve Bookcase

Jean Prouve Bookcase

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H 42 in W 117 in D 14.5 in

Jean Prouve Bookcase

Located in Southampton, NY

A Jean Prouve bookcase designed for City University in Paris,circa 1954.

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Vintage 1950s French Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Prouvé Style Book Shelf
Prouvé Style Book Shelf

Prouvé Style Book Shelf

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H 46 in W 25.75 in D 8.25 in

Prouvé Style Book Shelf

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Southampton, NY

A French industrial modern style oak book shelf with extended support legs and steel details, in the manner of

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Jean Prouvé, Bibliothèque Antony, 1954
Jean Prouvé, Bibliothèque Antony, 1954

Jean Prouvé, Bibliothèque Antony, 1954

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H 26.19 in W 116.54 in D 14.57 in

Jean Prouvé, Bibliothèque Antony, 1954

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Paris, FR

JEAN PROUVÉ (1901-1984) Bibliothèque Antony 1954 Bookcase made of oak frame with lacquered bent steel racks.

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20th Century French Bookcases

Charlotte Perriand & Jean Prouve Mexique Bookcase
Charlotte Perriand & Jean Prouve Mexique Bookcase

Charlotte Perriand & Jean Prouve Mexique Bookcase

Located in New York, NY

Mexique bookcase from the Maison de Mexique, Cite Universitaire Paris

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Vintage 1950s French Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Storage Unit by Perriand & Prouvé
Storage Unit by Perriand & Prouvé

Storage Unit by Perriand & Prouvé

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H 119 in W 93 in D 21 in

Storage Unit by Perriand & Prouvé

Located in New York, NY

Brazza storage unit designed by Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé

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20th Century French Bookcases

Charlotte Perriand & Jean Prouve Mexique Bibliothèque, France, circa 1952
Charlotte Perriand & Jean Prouve Mexique Bibliothèque, France, circa 1952

Charlotte Perriand & Jean Prouve Mexique Bibliothèque, France, circa 1952

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Literature below: Galeries Jousse Seguin and Enrico Navarra, Jean Prouvé, Paris, 1998, pp. 152-53; Museu do Design: Luxo, Pop, Cool, De 1937 Até Hoje, exh. cat., Museu do Design, Li...

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Vintage 1950s French Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Bookcase by Charlotte Perriand
Bookcase by Charlotte Perriand

Bookcase by Charlotte Perriand

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H 63.5 in W 72 in D 12.375 in

Bookcase by Charlotte Perriand

Located in New York, NY

Charlotte Perriand/Atelier Jean Prouve 'Mexique' bookcase, from the Maison du Mexique, Cite Universitaire de Paris, France.

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20th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Charlotte Perriand, "Antony" Cabinet, circa 1954
Charlotte Perriand, "Antony" Cabinet, circa 1954

Charlotte Perriand, "Antony" Cabinet, circa 1954

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H 26 in W 116.5 in D 14.5 in

Charlotte Perriand, "Antony" Cabinet, circa 1954

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in New York, NY

Only 86 units are known to exist. Produced by Atelier Prouve in 1954, this bookcase is in its completely original condition - signs of wear and patina to bent metal cases and wood to...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Sheet Metal

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By Charlotte Perriand

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By Jacques Adnet

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Prouve Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the prouve bookcase you’re looking for. Each prouve bookcase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and oak. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect prouve bookcase — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A prouve bookcase is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made prouve bookcase has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jean Prouvé and Charlotte Perriand are consistently popular.

How Much is a Prouve Bookcase?

The average selling price for a prouve bookcase at 1stDibs is $20,812, while they’re typically $975 on the low end and $129,500 for the highest priced.

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.

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