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20th Century French Bamboo Book Shelving - Vintage Wall Rack, Unit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern French shelving made of handcrafted bamboo, in good
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo
French Wooden Mid-Century Shelving Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A simple refined wooden book case or open shelving.
France, c1960s.
Well crafted, X-Framed to
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Nuage Shelving Unit by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid Centruy Modern Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 48.43 in W 84.65 in D 13.39 in
Teak Book Shelving Rack or Wall Unit by Dekker for Tomado Holland, 1950s
By Tomado
Located in Delft, NL
Teak Book Shelving Rack or Wall Unit by Dekker for Tomado Holland, 1950s
Metal frame in black, two
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 27.17 in W 0.52 in D 7.88 in
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Extra Large Metal Tomado Shelving Wall Unit Dutch Design
By Nils Nisse Strinning, Tomado
Located in DE MEERN, NL
width, 19.5 cm in depth, and 1 cm in height.
Whether you are an avid book collector or an interior
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 45.28 in W 84.65 in D 8.08 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Etageres, Wall Unit or Book Shelves
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning transitional pair of matching shelving units from the 1970's. They feature burl wood
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Burl
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Danish Teak Console
Located in Raleigh, NC
for book storage and small decor items. Measuring in at 62.5 inches long it’s ideal for many spaces
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Wood, Teak
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 48.43 in W 84.65 in D 13.39 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 71.66 in W 114.97 in D 18.9 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56.
Relaunched by Cassina in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 100.01 in W 114.97 in D 13.39 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 48.43 in W 84.65 in D 13.39 in
Tomado Yellow and Orange Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Black Frame
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single section of original Tomado wall mounted shelving unit with yellow and orange metal shelves
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56.
Relaunched by Cassina in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 48.43 in W 84.65 in D 13.39 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 48.43 in W 84.65 in D 13.39 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 48.43 in W 84.65 in D 13.39 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit midel Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56.
Relaunched by Cassina in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 69.69 in W 84.65 in D 13.78 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 55.91 in W 46.07 in D 20.87 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Green, Yellow Aluminium
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956.
Relaunched by Cassina in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 48.43 in W 84.65 in D 13.39 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 55.91 in W 46.07 in D 20.87 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56.
Relaunched by Cassina in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 48.43 in W 84.65 in D 13.39 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit model nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56.
Relaunched by Cassina in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 100.01 in W 114.97 in D 13.39 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56.
Relaunched by Cassina in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 100.01 in W 114.97 in D 13.39 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 71.66 in W 114.97 in D 18.9 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit midel Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956.
Relaunched by Cassina in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 69.69 in W 84.65 in D 13.78 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956.
Relaunched by Cassina in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 48.43 in W 84.65 in D 13.39 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956.
Relaunched by Cassina in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 48.43 in W 84.65 in D 13.39 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminum by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956.
Relaunched by Cassina in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 100.01 in W 114.97 in D 13.39 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 71.66 in W 114.97 in D 18.9 in
Mid-Century Walnut Sideboard
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Walnut Danish sideboard, circa 1960's. Stunning simple lined design with exceptional book-matched
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit midel Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56.
Relaunched by Cassina in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 69.69 in W 84.65 in D 13.78 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56.
Relaunched by Cassina in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 100.01 in W 114.97 in D 13.39 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56.
Relaunched by Cassina in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 48.43 in W 84.65 in D 13.39 in
Janet Schweitzer for Pace Polished Aluminum Orba Wall Mount Shelving System
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Ferndale, MI
horizontal arms extending to hold 7 half inch thick glass shelves and one angle shelf for art, book or
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
TOMADO Black & White Standing Enameled metal Book Shelves
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, black and white enameled metal industrial bookshelf by Jan van der Togt for Tomado
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Danish Mid-Century Teak Wall System
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Danish Mid-Century teak wall system, circa 1960's. Fantastic wall system with solid wood trim
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Lucite / Acrylic Law Enameled Scales of Justice Book Ends
Located in Westport, CT
together as shown, nice for book display on shelving or desk. Rubber grips to bottom. Each book end
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Stainless Steel
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard with Bar
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
bar. Exceptional book-matched veneer throughout, clean and simple. A combination of sliding doors with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Teak Wall System by Poul Cadovius
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
wood trim with stunning book-matched veneer on surfaces and shows dovetail construction. Modular
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Fine Danish Hardwood Mid-Century Modern 1960's Bookcase Bar Sideboard
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, Mid Century Modern, Danish
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Hardwood
H 72.84 in W 93.71 in D 20.48 in
Art Deco Figured Walnut Book Table by Harrods of London, English, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this rather rare and very good quality Art Deco book table made by the
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 20.67 in W 19.1 in D 19.49 in
Poul Cadovius for Royal System Wall System Book Shelves in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, NL
designers of Danish Mid-Century Modern design. His shelving system is still a very popular item today.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 78.75 in W 96.46 in D 15.56 in
Pair of Light Burr & Burl Walnut Inlaid Library Bookcases Adjustable Shelves
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this pair of walnut bookcases, made in England and features open shelving
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 34.26 in W 30.71 in D 11.42 in
Milo Baughman Dramatic Burled Olivewood Sideboard on Chrome Base
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Dramatic and beautifully book matched burled olivewood sideboard by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Wall Self or Corbel
Located in Seattle, WA
This could be used for a variety of purposes such as Book Ends, Corbels or wall shelving. Painted
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood
Large Harvey Probber Sideboard in Rosewood
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
design is dramatic with a rosewood finish and book matched drawers. This is hard to find piece and will
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood
Art Deco High End Figured Walnut Single Wardrobe, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
with both modern and period settings this wardrobe features heavily figured mirror book paged veneers
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Freestanding Michel Ducaroy Wall Unit in Acrylic and Aluminum for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Markington, GB
desk, shelving space and a sought after cocktail cabinet, it is freestanding on a aluminium frame (to
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 86.62 in W 62.6 in D 15.75 in
Restored Rattan Seven-Tier Tic-Tac-Toe Display Shelf Wall Etagere Unit
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage seven-level rattan shelf room divider wall with mahogany shelving. The unit features a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Rattan
Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1950s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
Mid-Century Modern 2 bay shelving
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 77.96 in W 64.57 in D 15.36 in
1960's Danish Modern Kofod Ib Kofod Larsen Teak Credenza
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Burbank, CA
Original Mid-century Danish Modern credenza for sale. It was designed by IB Kofod-Larsen in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Rare Large Pilastro Wall Unit with Desk and Light
By Pilastro, Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare, mid century, amazing Pilastro wall unit set up by Coen de Vries. A separate work desk
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Sheet Metal
Vintage Danish Rosewood 3-Bay Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
.
Shelves with beautiful and expressive grain pattern.
A classic Danish piece of Mid-Century Modern design
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
H 78.75 in W 102.76 in D 13 in
Art Deco Cloud Figured Walnut Wardrobe, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
well proportioned this wardrobe has stunning Walnut grain with book paged veneers which has been cut to
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Peristylo Black Wood Shelve by Oscar Tusquets for Bd Barcelona
By BD Barcelona Design, Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
us the New Peristylo shelf.
DETAILS
A simple shelving system ideal for book-lovers and anyone who
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Poul Hundevad Rosewood - Drop Desk - Wall Unit Bookcase
By Poul Havgaard
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning rose wood book case or desk. Sliding door on the bottom with file draw and shelving. Two
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Congresso by Lips Vago White Metal Bookcase 60s
By Lips Vago
Located in Padova, IT
function as book ends. The library was manufactured by Lips Vago: a coming together of the Italian
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Antique Louis Philippe Nightstand/Table in West Indies Mahogany w/ Concave Front
Located in Miami, FL
concave front. Offers one drawer over a cabinet door that opens to interior shelving. Features a pedestal
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Louis Philippe Night Stands
Materials
Mahogany
H 34.5 in W 29.75 in D 17 in
Aldo Tura Goatskin Cocktail Cabinet, circa 1950 Italy
By Aldo Tura
Located in Los Angeles, CA
drawer. Featuring a Trompe-l'œil book-form with mirrored upper interior with glass shelving and interior
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Painted Iron Arched Etageres
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of 1960s arched shelving units / book shelves / etageres composed of white wrought iron frames
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron
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Mid Century Book Shelving For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of mid century book shelving on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Find 166 options for an antique or vintage piece of mid century book shelving now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of mid century book shelving — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A choice in our collection of mid century book shelving made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Poul Cadovius, Tomado and Cado each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of mid century book shelving that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mid Century Book Shelving?
The average selling price for a piece of mid century book shelving at 1stDibs is $3,300, while they’re typically $184 on the low end and $95,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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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