Philippe Starck Black Enameled Metal "John Ild" Bookshelf, 1977
By Philippe Starck, Disform
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by Italian manufacturer Disform in 1977, the John Ild bookshelf is one of Philippe Starck's earliest documented furniture designs.
Metal, Enamel
“John Ild” grey shelf by Philippe Starck for Disform, 1977.
By Philippe Starck, Disform
Located in Barcelona, ES
“John Ild” shelf, model in 1977, designed by Philippe Starck, produced by Disform in 1982.
Steel
John Ild Bookshelf by Philippe Starck for Disform, 1970s
By Philippe Starck, Disform
Located in Renens, CH
Bookshelf designed by Philippe Starck in 1977, produced by Disform. The “John Ild” shelving unit consists of 5 black lacquered wooden shelves, along black metal tube uprights.
Metal
Unavailable
H 86.62 in W 43.31 in D 25.6 in
Rare "John ILD" Shelving Unit with desk by Philippe Starck for Disform, 1977
By Disform, Philippe Starck
Located in București, B
This rare "John ILD" shelving unit with an integrated desk was designed by Philippe Starck for Disform in 1977.
Metal
John Ild Philippe Starck Disform Wall Shelf in Stock
By Disform, Philippe Starck
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
John Ild wall shelf designed by Philippe Starck for Disform.
Steel
John Ild Modular Bookshelves by Philippe Starck, circa 1984
By Philippe Starck
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Philippe Starck introduced the John Ild model in 1977, marking his debut in bookcase design.
Metal
John Ild Modular Bookshelves by Philippe Starck, circa 1984
By Philippe Starck
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Philippe Starck introduced the John Ild model in 1977, marking his debut in bookcase design.
Metal
Sold
H 85.83 in W 43.31 in D 18.51 in
Philippe Starck John Ild Model Shelving Unit, circa 1977, France.
By Philippe Starck
Located in Brussels, BE
Philippe Starck John Ild model self-carying shelving unit for Disform, circa 1977, France. 5 black lacquered wood shelves, black tubular metal.
Metal
Sold
H 85.44 in W 82.68 in D 22.45 in
Philippe Starck John Lld Double Shelving Unit Disform Barcelona Italy 1977
By Disform, Philippe Starck
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beauiful and hard to find double shelving unit or bookcase model John Ild designed by Philippe Starck for Disform in Italy 1977.
Metal
Sold
H 85.44 in W 82.68 in D 22.45 in
Philippe Starck double shelving unit model John lld Disform Italy 1977
By Disform, Philippe Starck
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful and hard to find double shelving unit or bookcase model John Ild designed by Philippe Starck for Disform in Italy 1977.
Metal
Sold
H 86.62 in W 78.75 in D 15.75 in
Double "John ILD" Shelving Unit by Philippe Starck for Disform, 1977
By Disform, Philippe Starck
Located in București, B
This double "John ILD" shelving unit was designed by Philippe Starck for Disform in 1977.
Metal
$2,925 / item
H 92.52 in W 38.98 in D 20.08 in
Baleri Italia Mac Gee Bookshelf in Black Steel by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Baleri Italia
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Mac Gee is the essence of a bookshelf. Philippe Starck cleaned and cleaned the structure to only keep the square root, the skeleton of a bookshelf. Therefore avoiding styles, the tim...
Steel
$979
H 63 in W 66.93 in D 13 in
Vintage Ikea 'Enetri' Shelf by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, 1980s String Shelving
By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage - Minimalist design - Home Decor Measures : 170x33cm - H:160cm - 32 cm of height between the shelves. The famous vintage Enetri shelving unit designed by Niels Gammelgaard fo...
Metal
$6,450
H 78.35 in W 40.56 in D 12.21 in
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving Bookcase in Grey Steel
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving bookcase, lacquered steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s This bookcase is designed by Studio BBPR for Olivetti. In 19...
Steel
$3,480Sale Price|55% Off
H 82.32 in W 39.37 in D 12.99 in
Library Shelf System Hook System by Pagani and Angelo Perversi, Italy, 1987
Located in Vienna, AT
Graphical shelf system called 'Hook System' by Pagani & Perversi, Italy 1987 Dimensions are 82.32" x 39.37" x 12.99". Very rare Library shelf system by Luciano Pagani and Angelo Pe...
Steel
Jumbo Bookcase by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau
By Luigi Massoni
Located in BE
A striking Italian design piece from the late 20th century, this Jumbo Line bookcase by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau combines sculptural architecture with refined functionality. I...
Chrome
$6,451
H 86.62 in W 94.49 in D 10.24 in
Grey Wall Mounted Hypótila Shelving with Silver Aluminium Finish EX.5
By Lluis Clotet, Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Materials: Aluminium Dimensions: D 26 cm x W 240 cm x H 220 cm The Hypostila shelving was designed in 1979 by Lluis Clotet and Oscar Tusquets to support important amounts o...
Aluminum
$5,536
H 94.49 in W 16.15 in D 12.41 in
Rare shelf / bookcase by Wolfgang Laubersheimer for the Pentagon Group, 1984
By Wolfgang Laubersheimer, Pentagon Group
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed in 1984 by Wolfgang Laubersheimer for the avant-garde Pentagon Group, this shelf / bookcase is a rare example of the radical and experimental spirit that defined Germany’s p...
Steel
Bruno Mathsson 'Anita' Shelving System, 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lacquered steel, birch and beech wood. Measures: height 250 cm Depth 34 cm. Width 145.5 cm.
Steel
$2,925 / item
H 92.52 in W 38.98 in D 20.08 in
Baleri Italia Mac Gee Bookshelf in Metallic Silver Steel by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Baleri Italia
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Mac Gee is the essence of a bookshelf. Philippe Starck cleaned and cleaned the structure to only keep the square root, the skeleton of a bookshelf. Therefore avoiding styles, the tim...
Steel
$4,895
H 48.04 in W 27.56 in D 22.84 in
Hand-Crafted Modern Metal Bookcase by MAJJ Studio, Sculptural Design
By MAJJ STUDIO
Located in Istanbul, Kağıthane
It is a metal bookcase with a sculptural appearance for storing magazines, books and accessories. It is handmade by stacking 5 triangular metal shelves on top of each other. Its cyli...
Metal
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 bookcase was originally designed by Wim Rietveld for the famous Dutch high-end depart...
Metal
Ligne Roset Dedicato Bookshelf by Didier Gomez
By Didier Gomez
Located in Rochester, England
The Dedicato Bookshelf by Ligne Roset, designed by Didier Gomez, is a striking piece that effortlessly combines modern design with functional elegance. This bookshelf features a slee...
Aluminum
$957 / item
H 20.88 in W 29.5 in D 10.25 in
Kartell Sound Rack Modular Bookcase in Smoke by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
By Kartell, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multi-shaped and multi-purpose shelving system, stackable and modular, offering the possibility of creating a variety of geometric and chromatic compositions. This accessory can play...
Resin
$2,925 / item
H 92.52 in W 38.98 in D 20.08 in
Baleri Italia Mac Gee Bookshelf in White Steel by Philippe Starck
By Baleri Italia, Philippe Starck
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Mac Gee is the essence of a bookshelf. Philippe Starck cleaned and cleaned the structure to only keep the square root, the skeleton of a bookshelf. Therefore avoiding styles, the tim...
Steel
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Steel
By Studio BBPR, Giorgio Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, lacquered steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, ...
Steel
Bookshelf, Artemide Ernesto Gismondi 1970 "Dodona 300"
By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi & Daniele Moioli
Located in Torino, IT
Bookshelf, Artemide Ernesto Gismondi 1970 "Dodona 300"
Plastic
$2,444 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
$33,801
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
Opinion Ciatti Ptolomeo Art Small Bookcase
By Opinion Ciatti, Bruno Rainaldi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ptolomeo Art is the last born in the Ptolomeo family and the extra large version of the famous bookcase, indeed thanks to its generous size can contain magazines, large format books,...
Steel
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$641Sale Price|20% Off
H 40.16 in W 60.24 in D 10.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Sliding Glass Door Bookcase Cabinet Robert Heritage
By Robert Heritage
Located in Leicester, GB
We can ship directly to you - please contact us with your country & postcode for an accurate delivery price. Shipping to the US £450 in a custom made crate A beautiful long slim gla...
Hardwood
$163,180
H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
By Carlo Zappa
Located in Hyères, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
here we offer one of 2 bangas, with light grey interior. the second one with black interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...
Fiberglass
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
Industrial Congresso Bookcase in Blue Steel by Lips Vago
By Lips Vago
Located in London, London
'Congresso' shelving unit by Lips Vago. In blue lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s. With adjustable shelves. One also available in white Please see additional listings. A classic design...
Steel
$1,175
H 68 in W 68 in D 15 in
Vintage Oak 4 Tier Industrial x Frame Freestanding Bookcase Etagere Shelf
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Dayton, OH
An open frame industrial style x frame bookcase or room divider from the last quarter of the 20th century. Made from oak with four long shelves. The unit can be broken down folding u...
Oak
Japanese Fortune Manekineko Lucky Cat Object 1980s Showa
Located in Paris, FR
This is a manekineko cat object. It is made with porcelain and it was made around 1980s in Showa era. Dimensions. 8 x 8.5 x H13 cm The maneki-neko is a common Japanese figurine ...
Porcelain
20th Century Gold Metal Italian Vintage Bookshelf, 1970
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian bookshelf from the 1970s. Cabinet in gilded and chiseled faux bamboo / woven wood with matt glass shelves. Open display cabinet complete with 4 good service shelves, one shel...
Metal
Pacifico Evolution Bookcase by Lapo Ciatti
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular open steel bookcase, available in three versions. The shelf desk is made of water-repellent, flame-retardant compact multilayer without formaldehyde emissions. Adjustable fe...
Steel
Wendy Wright Chairs by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in London, GB
The Wendy Wright chair, designed by Philippe Starck in 1986 and produced by Spanish manufacturer Disform, is named after Philip K. Dick's sci-fi novel Ubik. Its distinctive central l...
Metal
$7,000 / item
H 96 in W 10 in D 12 in
Modern 8-Foot Aluminum Bookshelf by Clay Brown, Minimalist Design
By Clay Brown
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Standing at 8 feet tall, the 1234567 bookshelf is a striking example of minimalist design. Constructed from 1/8-inch water-jet cut waxed aluminum, it features 75 hand welds that seam...
Aluminum
$69,259 / item
H 112 in W 170 in D 13.77 in
"Tecnica Library" Modular Shelving Bookcase by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Jaime Tresserra, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica Library" is a shelving bookcase unit, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by Dessie', featuring six modules with antique nickel finished metallic parts provided wit...
Metal, Nickel
Bookshelf Bauhaus
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
This striking Bauhaus-style bookshelf from the 1950s is a quintessential example of mid-century modern design, blending form and function with refined industrial aesthetics. Crafted ...
Steel
A ubiquitous name in the world of contemporary architecture and design, Philippe Starck has created everything from hotel interiors and luxury yachts to toothbrushes and teakettles. Yet for every project in his diverse portfolio, Starck has maintained an instantly recognizable signature style: a look that is dynamic, sleek, fluid and witty.
The son of an aircraft engineer, Starck studied interior design at the École Nissim de Camondo in Paris. He started his design career in the 1970s decorating nightclubs in the city, and his reputation for spirited and original interiors earned him a commission in 1983 from French president François Mitterrand to design the private apartments of the Élysée Palace. Starck made his name internationally in 1988 with his design for the interiors of the Royalton Hotel in New York, a strikingly novel environment featuring jewel-toned carpeting and upholstery and furnishings with organically shaped cast-aluminum frames. He followed that up in 1990 with an equally impressive redesign of the Paramount Hotel in Manhattan, a project that featured over-scaled furniture as well as headboards that mimicked Old Masters paintings.
Like their designer, furniture pieces by Starck seem to enjoy attention. Designs such as the wedge-shaped J Series club chair; the sweeping molded-mahogany Costes chair; the provocative Ara table lamp; or the sinuous WW stool never fail to raise eyebrows. Other Starck pieces make winking postmodern references to historical designs. His polycarbonate Louis Ghost armchair puts a new twist on Louis XVI furniture; his Out-In chair offers a futuristic take on the classic English high-back chair. But for all his flair, Starck maintains a populist vision of design. While one of his limited-edition Prince de Fribourg et Treyer armchairs might be priced at $7,000, a plastic Starck chair for the Italian firm Kartell is available for around $250. As you will see on 1stDibs, Philippe Starck’s furniture makes a bold statement — and it can add a welcome bit of humor to even the most traditional decor.
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.
