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Mid Century Walnut Bookcase Room Divider

Mid Century Lane 2 Bay Free Standing Wall Unit Room Divider, Walnut & Chrome
Mid Century Lane 2 Bay Free Standing Wall Unit Room Divider, Walnut & Chrome

Mid Century Lane 2 Bay Free Standing Wall Unit Room Divider, Walnut & Chrome

By Lane Furniture

Located in Lutz, FL

Century Modern 2 Bay Free Standing Lane Walnut, Chrome and Glass Wall Unit/Room Divider c.1970’s. Etagere

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase / Room Divider
Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase / Room Divider

Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase / Room Divider

By Evans Clark, Glenn of California

Located in Sarasota, FL

a book. Can work as a room divider or closed for a larger shelf. Colored panels slide and can be

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Two Piece Room Divider by Broyhill
Two Piece Room Divider by Broyhill

Two Piece Room Divider by Broyhill

$2,800

H 75 in W 54 in D 18 in

Two Piece Room Divider by Broyhill

By Broyhill

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Standing over six feet tall this bookcase is a perfect room divider, featuring a finished back and

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

1950s Mid Century Walnut Bookcase and Desk by Saginaw
1950s Mid Century Walnut Bookcase and Desk by Saginaw

1950s Mid Century Walnut Bookcase and Desk by Saginaw

By Saginaw

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This beautifully crafted Mid-Century Modern bookcase by Saginaw Furniture, made in the United

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Walnut & Ebony Library Bookcase
19th Century French Walnut & Ebony Library Bookcase

19th Century French Walnut & Ebony Library Bookcase

$17,417

H 106.3 in W 82.29 in D 17.13 in

19th Century French Walnut & Ebony Library Bookcase

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

This superb quality and exceptional French mid-19th-century solid walnut and ebonised three-door

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Ebony, Oak, Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut Wall Units by Stanley
Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut Wall Units by Stanley

Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut Wall Units by Stanley

By Stanley Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

characteristic of mid-century American modern design. Stanley Furniture Company of Stanleytown, Virginia

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider
Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider

Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider

By Evans Clark, Glenn of California

Located in San Francisco, CA

Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider. A rare form and

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Walnut

Wonderful 3 Bay Freestanding Walnut Wall Unit Stanley Mid-Century Modern
Wonderful 3 Bay Freestanding Walnut Wall Unit Stanley Mid-Century Modern

Wonderful 3 Bay Freestanding Walnut Wall Unit Stanley Mid-Century Modern

$4,400Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 66.25 in W 106 in D 18 in

Wonderful 3 Bay Freestanding Walnut Wall Unit Stanley Mid-Century Modern

By Stanley

Located in Pemberton, NJ

used as a room divider or in the middle of the room because it is finished on backs. This set measures

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Mid-Century Suspended Wall Unit Boockase in Walnut and Gilded Metal 1960
Italian Mid-Century Suspended Wall Unit Boockase in Walnut and Gilded Metal 1960

Italian Mid-Century Suspended Wall Unit Boockase in Walnut and Gilded Metal 1960

Located in Traversetolo, IT

An eye-catching mid-century Italian wall unit or bookcase made from gilded metal and walnut shelves

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Milo Baughman Bookcase for Glenn of California, 1955
Milo Baughman Bookcase for Glenn of California, 1955

Milo Baughman Bookcase for Glenn of California, 1955

By Milo Baughman

Located in Coronado, CA

room divider. Lovely original condition with warm patina and some light age appropriate cosmetic wear

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Vico Magistretti Bookcase Nuvola Rossa for Cassina, Italy, new
Vico Magistretti Bookcase Nuvola Rossa for Cassina, Italy, new

Vico Magistretti Bookcase Nuvola Rossa for Cassina, Italy, new

$4,649 / item

H 75.6 in W 39.38 in D 15.56 in

Vico Magistretti Bookcase Nuvola Rossa for Cassina, Italy, new

By Vico Magistretti, Cassina

Located in Berlin, DE

designed this folding bookcase with its clean, modern lines that can be used on a wall or as a room divider

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Model 795 Bookcase by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini
Model 795 Bookcase by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini

Model 795 Bookcase by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini

By Bernini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

room divider. Carlo Scarpa was an Italian architect and designer, who served as artistic consultant

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stain Wood by Cassina
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stain Wood by Cassina

Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stain Wood by Cassina

$20,197 / item

H 89.38 in W 51.97 in D 13.78 in

Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stain Wood by Cassina

By Franco Albini

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stain Wood by Cassina Designed between 1956 and

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stain Wood by Cassina
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stain Wood by Cassina

Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stain Wood by Cassina

By Franco Albini

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stain Wood by Cassina Designed between 1956 and

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stained Ask For Cassina
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stained Ask For Cassina

Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stained Ask For Cassina

By Franco Albini

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stained Ask For Cassina Designed between 1956 and

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

1950's MCM John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” Pyramidal Bookshelf in Walnut
1950's MCM John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” Pyramidal Bookshelf in Walnut

1950's MCM John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” Pyramidal Bookshelf in Walnut

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in St. Louis, MO

Mid-Century Modern freestanding sculptural pyramid form bookshelf or room divider designed by John

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Vintage MCM  Free Standing Room Divider Wall Unit Cabinet with 3-Drawers
Vintage MCM  Free Standing Room Divider Wall Unit Cabinet with 3-Drawers

Vintage MCM Free Standing Room Divider Wall Unit Cabinet with 3-Drawers

Located in Seattle, WA

A remarkable Mid Century Modern walnut wood, upright, vertical, single bay freestanding unit. Wall

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Walnut

Classy Medium Bookshelf by Pastform
Classy Medium Bookshelf by Pastform

Classy Medium Bookshelf by Pastform

$2,306 / item

H 64.97 in W 39.38 in D 9.85 in

Classy Medium Bookshelf by Pastform

Located in Geneve, CH

was called a mid-century modern, locally it was simply – retro furniture. Simple, elegant minimalistic

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2010s Polish Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Classy Extra Large Bookshelf by Pastform
Classy Extra Large Bookshelf by Pastform

Classy Extra Large Bookshelf by Pastform

$2,483 / item

H 64.97 in W 55.12 in D 9.85 in

Classy Extra Large Bookshelf by Pastform

Located in Geneve, CH

was called a mid-century modern, locally it was simply – retro furniture. Simple, elegant minimalistic

Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley Dunbar Walnut Showcase Curio Display Cabinet Bookcase
Edward Wormley Dunbar Walnut Showcase Curio Display Cabinet Bookcase

Edward Wormley Dunbar Walnut Showcase Curio Display Cabinet Bookcase

$4,900Sale Price|30% Off

H 38 in W 53 in D 18 in

Edward Wormley Dunbar Walnut Showcase Curio Display Cabinet Bookcase

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dayton, OH

This impressive showcase / room divider was a Custom order designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Mid Century Omni Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase by George Nelson
Mid Century Omni Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase by George Nelson

Mid Century Omni Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century modern Omni wall unit shelving system designed by George Nelson is circa

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

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Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf Room Divider with Storage
Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf Room Divider with Storage

Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf Room Divider with Storage

Located in New Hyde Park, NY

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern walnut bookshelf and room divider with lower tambour door for album

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Paul Mccobb for Calvin Room Divider
Paul Mccobb for Calvin Room Divider

Paul Mccobb for Calvin Room Divider

Unavailable

H 75.5 in W 60 in D 22 in

Paul Mccobb for Calvin Room Divider

By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture

Located in Morristown, NJ

Paul Mccobb for Calvin Brass and Walnut Room Divider. Thin Brass bars and walnut shelves sit atop a

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Rare Stanley Wall Unit or Room Divider
Rare Stanley Wall Unit or Room Divider

Rare Stanley Wall Unit or Room Divider

Unavailable

H 72 in W 101.5 in D 18 in

Rare Stanley Wall Unit or Room Divider

By Stanley Furniture

Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

A rare original Stanley wall unit or room divider. In three sections with five modules and four

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Bookcase Mid-Century Modern by Isa Bergamo Italy 1960s
Bookcase Mid-Century Modern by Isa Bergamo Italy 1960s

Bookcase Mid-Century Modern by Isa Bergamo Italy 1960s

Unavailable

H 110.24 in W 17.33 in D 63 in

Bookcase Mid-Century Modern by Isa Bergamo Italy 1960s

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Lucca, IT

Bookcase by Isa Bergamo Italy 1960s The bookcase is self-supporting it can be mounted on the wall

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

19th Century Rectangular French Bookcase in Louis Philippe Style, Walnut, 1950s
19th Century Rectangular French Bookcase in Louis Philippe Style, Walnut, 1950s

19th Century Rectangular French Bookcase in Louis Philippe Style, Walnut, 1950s

Located in Bari, IT

Louis Philippe library in 19th century French light walnut with a large internal space divided by

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Carved and Gilded Waterfall Bookcase
Victorian Carved and Gilded Waterfall Bookcase

Victorian Carved and Gilded Waterfall Bookcase

Unavailable

H 46.46 in W 57.09 in D 13.39 in

Victorian Carved and Gilded Waterfall Bookcase

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Mid Victorian carved and gilded walnut waterfall bookcase, circa 1850. With solid walnut top and

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Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Room Divider Bookcase
Walnut Room Divider Bookcase

Walnut Room Divider Bookcase

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H 68 in W 68 in D 12 in

Walnut Room Divider Bookcase

By Glenn of California

Located in Oakland, CA

Mid-century walnut room dividing book case with four original fiber glass sliding doors.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Room/Divider Bookcase
American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Room/Divider Bookcase

American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Room/Divider Bookcase

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and rare in walnut finish, American room divider/bookcase with desk cabinet and 2 drawers

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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Room Divider Bookcase
Mid Century Modern Room Divider Bookcase

Mid Century Modern Room Divider Bookcase

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H 70 in W 60 in D 16 in

Mid Century Modern Room Divider Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1960s vintage walnut room divider/open bookcase with drop down secretary and cabinet storage

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Attractive Mid-Century Walnut Room Divider
Attractive Mid-Century Walnut Room Divider

Attractive Mid-Century Walnut Room Divider

By Hooker Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage modern coffee table with hutch by Hooker. Features double side glass cabinet, drop front desk and small drawer. Four cubbies and sculpted legs. A great piece for home or offi...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Walnut Room Divider
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Walnut Room Divider

Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Walnut Room Divider

By Broyhill Brasilia

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Walnut Room Divider. This rare and

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid Century Broyhill Brasilia Room Divider, 1960s Walnut
Mid Century Broyhill Brasilia Room Divider, 1960s Walnut

Mid Century Broyhill Brasilia Room Divider, 1960s Walnut

By Broyhill Brasilia

Located in Round Rock, TX

An iconic piece of mid-century design: the Broyhill Brasilia room divider. Crafted from rich walnut

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Walnut & Polished Aluminum Room Divider
Walnut & Polished Aluminum Room Divider

Walnut & Polished Aluminum Room Divider

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H 82 in W 129 in D 15.75 in

Walnut & Polished Aluminum Room Divider

By Founders Furniture Company

Located in Hanover, MA

Modular wall unit or room divider from Founders Furniture Company. Solid walnut (not veneer) cases

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookshelf Room Divider W Drop Down Desk, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookshelf Room Divider W Drop Down Desk, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookshelf Room Divider W Drop Down Desk, 1950s

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a gorgeous, etagere bookcase, made of walnut, with a drop down desk

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookshelf Room Divider with Drop Down Desk, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookshelf Room Divider with Drop Down Desk, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookshelf Room Divider with Drop Down Desk, 1950s

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a gorgeous, étagère bookcase, made of walnut, with a drop down desk

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

1950's Italian Vintage Walnut Cabinet / Room Divider
1950's Italian Vintage Walnut Cabinet / Room Divider

1950's Italian Vintage Walnut Cabinet / Room Divider

Located in London, GB

free standing room divider. We have had this recently re-polished to a very high standard, the

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut, Glass

Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Expanding Entertainment Bookcase Desk Divider
Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Expanding Entertainment Bookcase Desk Divider

Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Expanding Entertainment Bookcase Desk Divider

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome walnut midcentury Danish modern expanding entertainment cabinet, bookcase, desk, or room

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Paul McCobb Walnut Bookshelf Wall Unit or Room Divider, 1960s
Paul McCobb Walnut Bookshelf Wall Unit or Room Divider, 1960s

Paul McCobb Walnut Bookshelf Wall Unit or Room Divider, 1960s

By Lane Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern bookcase wall unit or room divider By Paul McCobb for

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Wall Shelving Unit Bookshelf Drop Down Desk Room Divider
Mid-Century Modern Wall Shelving Unit Bookshelf Drop Down Desk Room Divider

Mid-Century Modern Wall Shelving Unit Bookshelf Drop Down Desk Room Divider

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a wonderful walnut wood bookcase wall unit, with several compartments

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Bureau Bookcase, 20th Century
Walnut Bureau Bookcase, 20th Century

Walnut Bureau Bookcase, 20th Century

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H 75.75 in W 30 in D 17 in

Walnut Bureau Bookcase, 20th Century

Located in Astoria, NY

Walnut Bureau Bookcase, twentieth century, with two door cabinet with three shelves above slanted

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Tall 19th Century Walnut Revolving Bookcase
Tall 19th Century Walnut Revolving Bookcase

Tall 19th Century Walnut Revolving Bookcase

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H 46.46 in W 23.43 in D 23.43 in

Tall 19th Century Walnut Revolving Bookcase

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Superb Quality Tall 19th-Century Walnut Three-Tier Revolving Bookcase An attractive 19th-century

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Style Wall Unit / Room Divider
Danish Modern Style Wall Unit / Room Divider

Danish Modern Style Wall Unit / Room Divider

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large mid-century standing wall unit made with rich walnut grain, sculpted Danish style handles and

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Superstructure Wall Unit or Room Divider
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Superstructure Wall Unit or Room Divider

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Superstructure Wall Unit or Room Divider

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional "superstructure" wall unit display cabinet or room divider designed by

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Lane Mid Century Modern Record Cabinet Bookcase Pair
Lane Mid Century Modern Record Cabinet Bookcase Pair

Lane Mid Century Modern Record Cabinet Bookcase Pair

By Lane Furniture

Located in Lutz, FL

Pair of Walnut Mid Century Modern Stacking 3pc Bookshelf Record Cabinets. Each cabinet is comprised

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern 4-Tier Walnut Bookshelf
Mid-Century Modern 4-Tier Walnut Bookshelf

Mid-Century Modern 4-Tier Walnut Bookshelf

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Exceptional mid-century 4-tier walnut bookshelf designed and manufactured in the United States

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Steel

Charles and Ray Eames ESU Storage Unit Shelving Library Étagère Room Divider
Charles and Ray Eames ESU Storage Unit Shelving Library Étagère Room Divider

Charles and Ray Eames ESU Storage Unit Shelving Library Étagère Room Divider

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in West Hartford, CT

plated steel uprights, and crossed metal struts inspired by industrial warehouse shelving. The walnut

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Pyramidal Bookshelf / Room Divider by John Van Koert for Drexel, USA, c. 1950's
Pyramidal Bookshelf / Room Divider by John Van Koert for Drexel, USA, c. 1950's

Pyramidal Bookshelf / Room Divider by John Van Koert for Drexel, USA, c. 1950's

By John Van Koert

Located in Deland, FL

designers alike searching for an early American Mid-Century Modern piece. Recently painstakingly restored by

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Bookcase Tanganyika Walnut Veneer Brass, Italy, 1950s 1960s
Bookcase Tanganyika Walnut Veneer Brass, Italy, 1950s 1960s

Bookcase Tanganyika Walnut Veneer Brass, Italy, 1950s 1960s

Located in Milano, IT

Ceiling bookcase which can also be used as a room divider, since it's completely finished in the

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Augusto Romano Walnut and Brass Bookcase, Italy, 1950s
Augusto Romano Walnut and Brass Bookcase, Italy, 1950s

Augusto Romano Walnut and Brass Bookcase, Italy, 1950s

By Augusto Romano

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Romano in 1950s. It can be used also as a room divider or simply as a wall bookshelf. Better. The lower

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Italian Late Neoclassic Walnut Étagère with Two Side Drawers, Mid-19th Century
Italian Late Neoclassic Walnut Étagère with Two Side Drawers, Mid-19th Century

Italian Late Neoclassic Walnut Étagère with Two Side Drawers, Mid-19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

, the upper with a 6 section divider, the lowest section with a faux front accessed by two side drawers

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Wall unit
Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Wall unit

Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Wall unit

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H 70.25 in W 33.5 in D 16.5 in

Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Wall unit

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This finished back wall unit works as a stand alone room divider and offers a bookshelf top with a

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Gorgeous Danish Modern 3 Bay Walnut Wall Unit Mid-Century
Gorgeous Danish Modern 3 Bay Walnut Wall Unit Mid-Century

Gorgeous Danish Modern 3 Bay Walnut Wall Unit Mid-Century

Located in Pemberton, NJ

ALL BOOKCASE,DESK, RECORD STORAGE, MAGAZINE RACK,ROOM DIVIDER AND THE LIST GOES ON. THIS UNIT IS IN

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century English Revolving Bookcase
Late 19th Century English Revolving Bookcase

Late 19th Century English Revolving Bookcase

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H 45 in W 24 in D 23.75 in

Late 19th Century English Revolving Bookcase

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 19th century tall revolving bookcase, English. Well figured walnut. High quality detail of

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Broyhill Brasilia Room Divider
Broyhill Brasilia Room Divider

Broyhill Brasilia Room Divider

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H 72.75 in W 54 in D 17 in

Broyhill Brasilia Room Divider

By Broyhill Brasilia, Oscar Niemeyer

Located in Chattanooga, TN

divider anywhere. Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Room Divider featuring their famous arched

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Walnut Room Divider Bar / Secretary Wall Unit
Mid-Century Walnut Room Divider Bar / Secretary Wall Unit

Mid-Century Walnut Room Divider Bar / Secretary Wall Unit

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This is a big, beautiful, mid-century room divider in rich, warm walnut. It is finished on both

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut Book Case Shelf with Writing Desk
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut Book Case Shelf with Writing Desk

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut Book Case Shelf with Writing Desk

Located in Seattle, WA

(Available by online purchase only) Vintage Mid-Century Modern solid walnut book case shelf with

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Saga Room Divider with Custom Hand Welded Steel Base
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Saga Room Divider with Custom Hand Welded Steel Base

Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Saga Room Divider with Custom Hand Welded Steel Base

By Oscar Niemeyer, Broyhill

Located in Chattanooga, TN

One of a kind Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Saga room divider bookcase with custom made base. One of

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Steel

Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Walnut and Brass Etagere or Room Divider
Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Walnut and Brass Etagere or Room Divider

Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Walnut and Brass Etagere or Room Divider

By H Sacks & Sons, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern bookcase wall unit or room divider By Paul McCobb for

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Console Bookcase
Art Deco Console Bookcase

Art Deco Console Bookcase

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H 29.75 in W 59.5 in D 12 in

Art Deco Console Bookcase

Located in New York, NY

walnut, the bookcase is divided by two shelves of adjustable height, while the locking cabinets conceal

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Paul McCobb Bookcase for H. Sacks & Sons from the Connoisseur Collection
Paul McCobb Bookcase for H. Sacks & Sons from the Connoisseur Collection

Paul McCobb Bookcase for H. Sacks & Sons from the Connoisseur Collection

By Paul McCobb

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A Mid Century walnut bookcase with two shelves and a small cabinet with two sliding doors for

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Bookcase by Mark J. Furst & Robert Fellner for Furnette
Bookcase by Mark J. Furst & Robert Fellner for Furnette

Bookcase by Mark J. Furst & Robert Fellner for Furnette

By Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb style room divider by Furnette. Features striking brass trim and

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Bookcase Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Max Alto series Artona
Bookcase Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Max Alto series Artona

Bookcase Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Max Alto series Artona

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Max Alto

Located in Milano, IT

as a bookshelf, object display, or room divider, its multi-purpose structure adapts seamlessly to a

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Wood

B.P. John Two-Piece Asian Modern Walnut China Hutch with Bench or Planter
B.P. John Two-Piece Asian Modern Walnut China Hutch with Bench or Planter

B.P. John Two-Piece Asian Modern Walnut China Hutch with Bench or Planter

By B.P. John, James Mont, Drexel

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Exquisite American made China hutch bookcase. The piece packs a wallop with storage capability and

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Paul McCobb Display Room Divider
Paul McCobb Display Room Divider

Paul McCobb Display Room Divider

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H 76 in W 60 in D 18 in

Paul McCobb Display Room Divider

By Paul McCobb

Located in Chicago, IL

Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture room divider Display Bookcase. Brass struts combined with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Bert England for John Widdicomb Freestanding Bow Front Wall Unit
Bert England for John Widdicomb Freestanding Bow Front Wall Unit

Bert England for John Widdicomb Freestanding Bow Front Wall Unit

By Bert England, John Widdicomb

Located in Peabody, MA

unit is also finished so it may serve as a room divider if desired. Alternatively, the back is flat so

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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Lou Hodges California Modern Modular Bookcase / Room Divider in Walnut, 1970s

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Walnut Folding Bookcase or Room Divider by Evans Clark for Glenn of California

By Glenn of California, Evans Clark

Located in Palm Springs, CA

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Mid Century Walnut Bookcase Room Divider For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mid century walnut bookcase room divider available at 1stDibs. Each mid century walnut bookcase room divider for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using walnut, wood and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century walnut bookcase room divider — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century walnut bookcase room divider, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Evans Clark, Glenn of California and Paul McCobb each produced at least one beautiful mid century walnut bookcase room divider that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mid Century Walnut Bookcase Room Divider?

Prices for a mid century walnut bookcase room divider can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,300 and can go as high as $30,913, while the average can fetch as much as $4,100.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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.