Low Modern Bookshelf
Vintage Modern Low Bookshelf after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern Milo Baughman style bookcase featuring sculpted body with brass finish and four
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Materials
Brass
White Peach Lacquered Chrome Low 1970s Bookshelf Trolley Florence Knoll Style
By Florence Knoll
Located in London, GB
A knee-high, minimal bookshelf – perfect for the study, bedroom, or any room where you want to add
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 40.16 in W 20.87 in D 17.33 in
Bookshelf by Vlasta Kubusova
Located in Geneve, CH
Bookshelf by Vlasta Kubusova
Materials: Wood, Nuatan bioplastic sheets
Dimensions: W 201 x H
Category
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Materials
Wood
Innocent Bookshelf Four Modules by Mingardo
Located in Geneve, CH
Innocent Bookshelf Four Modules by Mingardo
Dimensions: D166 x W39 x H76cm
Materials: RAL 9005
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Innocent Bookshelf Three Modules by Mingardo
Located in Geneve, CH
Innocent bookshelf three modules by Mingardo
Dimensions: D90 x W39 x H110 cm
Materials: RAL 9005
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Innocent Bookshelf Single Module by Mingardo
Located in Geneve, CH
Innocent bookshelf single module by Mingardo
Dimensions: D90 x W39 x H43 cm
Materials: RAL 9005
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Low-profile Round Oak Table - Serene Fundamenta 36 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Low-profile Round Oak Table - Serene Fundamenta 36 by NONO
Sculptural coffee table made of solid
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
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Walnut Solid Wood Low Bookcase Storage with Open Back and Thick Shelves
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
creative and use it as a low bookshelf or sideboard or flexible coffee table with storage. The subdued
Category
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Materials
Wood
Low-Set Round Coffee Table - Dark Finish Fundamenta 42 by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Low-Set Round Coffee Table - Dark Finish Fundamenta 42 by NONO
Sculptural coffee table made of
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
File Rack by Pierre Jeanneret, Low Cupboard, PJ-050202, Chandigarh, 1957-58
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
; India; Cabinet; Shelving Unit; Mid-Century Modern; Bookshelf; Sideboard; Room Divider;
This double
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Wood
H 27.96 in W 48.04 in D 14.97 in
File Rack by Pierre Jeanneret, Low Cupboard, D.I.H. 074, Chandigarh, 1957-58
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
; 1958; 1950s; India; Cabinet; Shelving Unit; Mid-Century Modern; Bookshelf; Sideboard; Room Divider
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Wood
H 27.96 in W 35.83 in D 14.97 in
English 19th Century Three-Tiered Étagère with Low Drawer and Turned Supports
Located in Atlanta, GA
also a practical addition to any space.
In a modern home, this étagère could serve multiple purposes
Category
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
H 25.5 in W 19.5 in D 14.5 in
Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic PJ-R-27-B, Circa 1955, Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Authentic PJ-R-27-B by Pierre Jeanneret - This double-sided low cupboard, known as “5-hole rack” or
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Teak
H 29.93 in W 35.83 in D 12.8 in
Contemporary 3 Bay Light Green Wooden Mortise Shelving System in Maple by JUNTOS
By JUNTOS
Located in New York, NY
Mortise is a low-rise bookshelf conceived for elegant and flexible storage, capable of extending up
Category
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood, Maple
H 32 in W 103 in D 16 in
Contemporary 3 Bay Dark Blue Wooden Mortise Shelving System in Maple by JUNTOS
By JUNTOS
Located in New York, NY
Mortise is a low-rise bookshelf conceived for elegant and flexible storage, capable of extending up
Category
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood, Maple
H 32 in W 103 in D 16 in
Set of Rare Multi-Color Curved Shelving Units by Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Kensington, MD
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Material: Iron
Very cool, very ’50s-evocative modular bookshelf system in iron by Frederick Weinberg
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Iron
Nendo Large Drop Bookcases in Anthracite Matte Lacquered Metal for Cappellini
By Nendo, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
bookshelf offered in 3 different heights. The Drop bookshelves are made of matte lacquered laser-cut sheet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 68.31 in W 21.5 in D 12.6 in
Nendo Medium Drop Bookcase Matte Mud Lacquered Metal Structure for Cappellini
By Nendo, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
bookshelf offered in 3 different heights. The drop bookshelves are made of matte lacquered laser-cut sheet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 55.4 in W 21.5 in D 12.6 in
Nendo Large Drop Bookcases Matte Lacquered Laser-Cut Sheet Metal for Cappellini
By Nendo, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
bookshelf offered in 3 different heights. The Drop bookshelves are made of matte lacquered laser-cut sheet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 68.31 in W 21.5 in D 12.6 in
Nendo Small Drop Bookcase in Matte Lacquered Laser-Cut Sheet Metal by Cappellini
By Nendo, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
bookshelf offered in 3 different heights. The Drop bookshelves are made of Matte lacquered laser-cut sheet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 27.76 in W 21.5 in D 12.6 in
Nendo Medium Drop Bookcase Matte Lacquered Laser-Cut Sheet Metal for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Nendo
Located in New York, NY
bookshelf offered in 3 different heights. The Drop bookshelves are made of Matte lacquered laser-cut sheet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 55.4 in W 21.5 in D 12.6 in
Original signed drawing in book, Two Flowers with heart, inscribed in Japanese
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
. The exhibit travelled to other museums including the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York City
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Mixed Media, Permanent Marker, Lithograph, Offset
H 12.75 in W 10 in D 1.5 in
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Low Modern Bookshelf For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic low modern bookshelf available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, plastic and wood, every low modern bookshelf was constructed with great care. There are 5 variations of the antique or vintage low modern bookshelf you’re looking for, while we also have 10 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer low modern bookshelf, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A low modern bookshelf is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. Cappellini, Nendo and Pierre Jeanneret each produced at least one beautiful low modern bookshelf that is worth considering.
How Much is a Low Modern Bookshelf?
Prices for a low modern bookshelf start at $890 and top out at $21,892 with the average selling for $3,225.
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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.
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