Danish Teak Stackable Bookcase by Domino Møbler
By Domino Møbler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful mid-century modern Danish stackable bookcase crafted in warm, richly grained teak by Domino Møbler of Denmark.
Teak
Teak bookcase, Danish design, 1960s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
The 1960s shelf was imported from Denmark. The upper part of the furniture has a lot of open shelves. The lower part has shelves, closed with sliding doors. The furniture is great f...
Glass, Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Teak Glass Front Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This streamlined Scandinavian modern bookcase display cabinet is a versatile storage choice for any design layout. The cabinet features a slim and sleek teak frame paired with slidin...
Wrought Iron
$6,327 / set
Mogens Koch Bookcases in Teak for Rud, Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch three bookcases in teak. Executed by Rud Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘Rud. Rasmussen/ Snedkerier / København / Denmark.
Teak
Teak bookcase by Esposizione Permanente Mobili Cantu’ 1960s
By Esposizione Permanente mobili Cantù
Located in Parma, IT
Self-supporting two-bay bookcase produced by Esposizione Permanente Mobili Cantu‘ in the 1960s. Teak wood structure with brass runners. Adjustable shelves with bar cabinet compartmen...
Brass
Bookcase Made In Teak, Danish design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This bookcase made of teak from the 1960s is a fantastic example of Danish furniture art. With its extensive storage capacity and beautiful design, this bookcase exudes both function...
Teak
1960s Børge Mogensen Danish Teak Cabinet Bookcase, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Bookcase can be separated from cabinet - Adjustable shelves - The item has been carefully refurbished.
Teak
Scandinavian teak bookcase, Mid-Century design from the 1960s
Located in Torino, IT
This Scandinavian teak bookcase from the 1960s is a refined example of Nordic design, where functionality and visual lightness come together in a structure with harmonious proportion...
Teak
Tall Danish Modern Teak Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves, c. 1960s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A tall and beautifully proportioned vintage teak veneer bookcase featuring clean architectural lines and richly figured wood grain throughout. The warm teak tones and minimalist prof...
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Teak Bookcase for FM furniture, 1960’s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in LYON, FR
Modular Danish bookcase by designer Kai Kristiansen in teak, FM furniture edition. Circa 1960. Set comprising 4 cabinets and 2 shelves that can be attached without tools to teak-pla...
Teak
$12,245 / set
Pair of Bookcases in Teak by Børge Mogensen, 1950's
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Bookcases in Teak by Børge Mogensen, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Teak Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by C.
Teak
Scandinavian mid-century teak corner cabinet, 1950s
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak veneer corner unit with two-door lower part and riser with decorated glazed doors. 1950s. Corner unit from the 1950s reflecting the spread of modular and space-saving furniture...
Teak
Scandinavian mid-century teak corner cabinet, 1950s
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak veneer corner unit with two-door lower part and riser with decorated glazed doors. 1950s. Corner unit from the 1950s reflecting the spread of modular and space-saving furniture...
Teak
Børge Mogensen Medium Teak Bookcase, Danish Modern Design, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
A bastion of the Danish Modern design movement, to us, Børge Mogensen embodies integrity. His functional and diplomatic approach to furniture design paved the way for Danish design c...
Oak, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Cabinet by Hundevad & Co., Denmark, 1990s
By Hundevad & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sculptural Danish teak wall unit by Hundevad & Co., Denmark, dating to the 1990s, combining open bookshelf storage, a concealed drop-front bar/storage compartment, and a lower cabine...
Teak
Set of Three Vintage Teak Bookcases with Adjustable Shelves, 1970s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A complete set of three vintage teak bookcases with warm teak veneer, adjustable open shelving, and a center cabinet. Each case has its own lower cutout, giving the set a practical, ...
Teak
Large Danish Teak Wall Bookcase by Poul Cadovius, F139
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large wall bookcase from the 60's designed by the Danish designer Poul Cadovius. This bookcase is composed of different modular elements on three modules, the configuration of each b...
Teak
Mogens Koch Pair of Bookcases in Teak for Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch bookcases in teak. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK'.
Teak
Mogens Koch Set of Bookcases in Teak for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch bookcases in teak. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK'.
Teak
$8,800Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Danish Imported Mid Century Standalone bookcase shelf with Writing Desk
Located in Seattle, WA
The statement piece that will define your space yet also help to contain, organize and curate your stuff use the drop-down surface on either side as a workstation or a bar plentifu...
Teak
1960s, Teak Bookcase By Carl Axel Acking for Bodafors, Sweden
By Carl-Axel Acking, Bodafors
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Teak Bookcase with Drawers by Carl Axel Acking for Bodafors (Sweden, 1950s–60s) A beautifully proportioned teak bookcase designed by renowned Swedish architect and designer Carl Axel...
Brass
Expertly Restored - Bernhard Pedersen and Son Teak & Glass Bookcase Credenza
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Teak Wood, Original Glass Doors ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we...
Glass, Wood, Teak
Misia Arte Historical Editions: Mid-Century Teak & Lacquered Metal Bookshelf
Located in bari, IT
Historical Editions Bookstore - Misia Art This one-of-a-kind bookcase represents the excellence of Misia Arte's design, the result of 42 years of creative activity and research in s...
Metal
Peter Hvidt, for Søborg Denmark, 1952-56 Teak Bookcase Hutch #3
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish Modern bookcase hutch designed by Peter Hvidt for Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, circa 1952–56. Finely crafted of solid teak, the open bookcase features exposed joinery along th...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Wall Unit by RS Associates, Canada, 1960
Located in Montréal, CA
Exceptional mid-century modern modular wall unit designed and manufactured by RS Associates of Montreal, Canada, crafted in beautifully grained teak. This versatile system features a...
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenza Tambour Doors Hutch Mint
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak credenza Tambour doors hutch mint.
Glass, Teak
$1,104Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves. Circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves.
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret, 5-Hole File Rack or Bookcase, Teak, Chandigarh, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Teak, 5-Hole File Rack, Chandigarh, India c. 1960s Rare example of a model PJ-R-27-B five hole file rack with stencil markings by Pierre...
Teak
Vintage Teak Secretary Desk & Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Bornholms Møbelfabr
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
A beautiful and practical piece of Danish design, made by Bornholms Møbelfabrik in 1966 — confirmed by the original date stamp on the back. Designed by Johannes Sorth, this tall unit...
Teak
Peter Hvidt, for Søborg Denmark, 1952-56 Midcentury Danish Teak Bookcase #2
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish Modern bookcase designed by Peter Hvidt, for Soborg Mobekfabrik Denmark, 1952-56. Finely crafted of solid teak, the open bookcase features exposed joinery along the edges and ...
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler, 1950s. Large bookcase in teak designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen and manufactured by C.M. Madsen for FDB Møbler...
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler, 1950s. Large bookcase in teak designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen and manufactured by C.M. Madsen for FDB Møbler...
Teak
Wall-Mounted Bookcase in Teak, Beech and Brass by Finn Juhl, 1956
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Wall-Mounted Bookcase in Teak, Beech and Brass by Finn Juhl, 1956 Additional Information: Material: Teak, beech and brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Bovirke in Den...
Brass
Carved Teak Center Cabinet Room Divider Console Bookcase Shelves Lights Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Carved Solid Teak Center Cabinet Room Divider Console Bookcase Shelves Lights Mint!. Unique decorative cabinet offering plenty of storage accessible on both sides. Perfect piece for ...
Teak
Ico Parisi Urio Wall Bookcase for MIM Rome, Teak & Metal, 1965
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in bari, IT
Two-module bookcase model Urio designed by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma in the 1960s. The two modules contain three storage cabinets and a teak drawer cabinet all anchored to aluminum upr...
Metal
Teak Veneer Bookcase, Shelving System by Skaraborgs Möbelindustri, 1950s
By Bertil Fridhagen, Skaraborgs Möbelindustri Tibro
Located in Bochum, NRW
A refined example of Swedish mid‑century functionalism, this “Reform” shelving system by Skaraborgs Möbelindustri (Tibro) brings together clean architectural lines, warm materials, a...
Wood
Vintage Teak Bookcase with Glass Doors - Mid-Century Scandinavian Elegance
Located in Torino, IT
This teak bookcase with glass doors represents a perfect balance between formal rigor and visual lightness, typical of 1960s Scandinavian design. The structure, made of teak in warm ...
Teak
Model No. 26 Teak Sideboard and Bookcase by Hundevad & Co, 1960s
By Carlo Jensen, Hundevad & Co.
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish Design Introducing the Hundevad No. 26 bookcase with a seperate small sideboard underneath, a stunning example of midcentury modern Danish design. This unique piece combines a...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-13-A Glass-Fronted Bookcase / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This item is raw and sturdy. Its rugged textures and bold lines define that radical character. Its presence is uncompromising and captivating. Signs of age, patina, and the traces o...
Glass, Teak
$3,341Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Low Bookcase/Cabinets With Shaped Supports
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Pair of Matching Danish Mid Century Modern Glazed Teak Low Bookcases With Shaped Supports.
Glass, Teak
RB Italy production years '50 refined bookcase design teak
Located in Biella, IT
RB Italy production years '50 refined bookcase design teak with japanese scene figure signed
Wood
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Free Standing Book Shelf With 4 Drawers
Located in Seattle, WA
Teak book shelf with dresser in style of Borge Mogensen with removable Top. The bottom portion is a dresser with plenty of storage. The top is a bookcase with adjustable shelves. ...
Teak
Mid-Century Ladderax Free Standing Teak Wall Unit by Robert Heal, C. 1960s
By Robert Heal
Located in Peabody, MA
A freestanding "Ladderax" wall unit in teak and enameled steel, designed by Robert Heal for the British maker Avalon in the early 1960s. Features two cabinets with glass doors and g...
Steel
Large Bookcase in Teak and Chromed Steel by Nils Strinning, 1960's
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large Bookcase in Teak and Chromed Steel by Nils Strinning, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Teak and chromed steel Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Large bookcase model Str...
Steel
Franco Albini LB7 Bookcase in Teak Wood by Poggi Pavia 1950s Italy
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Cascina, Pisa
LB7 bookcase composed of a single module with shelves and a storage unit with two doors, made in veneered solid teak wood, and black lacquered metal details. Designed by Franco Alb...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Modular shelving system BO71 in teak by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Modular shelving system BO71 in teak by Finn Juhl for Bovirke in the 1960s. Comprising 3 columns, 4 rules, 1 unit with 6 drawers, a writing desk, 13 Oregon pine shelves, and 22 brass...
Teak
Danish Cabinet w/ Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century Danish made wall unit features a two door cabinet base with bookcase above. Two piece unit that is small in width but offers ample storage. Please confirm location w...
Teak
Danish Bookcase w/ Storage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century modern standing bookcase features adjustable shelves, drawers, and drop front cabinet storage. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Teak
6ft Tall Open Front Bookcase with Drawer
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
6ft Tall Open Front Bookcase with Drawer This is an excellently designed and attractive piece, it has decorative sides with a moulded cornice around the top and a drawer at the bot...
Teak
Robert Heritage Secretary / Bookcase In Tola
By Fyne Ladye, Robert Heritage
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England Designer: Robert Heritage Manufacturer: Fyn Layde Furniture Era: 1966 Materials: Tola Measurements: 36.25" wide x 16.75" deep x 72" tall, Desk: 34.5" wide x 15" deep ...
Teak
Danish Modern Bookcase / Secretary Desk by P Westergaards
By P. Westergaard Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
This Danish secretary bookcase is designed for everyday living, combining storage and workspace in a way that feels simple and intentional. Open shelving provides space for books and...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Bookcase Console Table, High Court, Chandigarh, 1962
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Pierre Jeanneret for the High Court of Chandigarh, this large bookcase was made in 1962 for the Capitol Complex, the civic masterwork conceived by Le Corbusier as the sym...
Teak
Wall bookcase by Gunnar Nielsen for Tibergaard, Denmark, 1960s
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Vigevano, PV
Teak floor-to-ceiling bookcase by Gunnar Nielsen for Tibergaard, Denmark, 1960s. Four-bay bookcase composed of five wooden uprights, five modules, and nine shelves. The bookcase is...
Brass
Danish Modern Four Drawer Chest With Bookcase Hutch Danish Modern 1960s
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 31.5" wide x 17.25" deep x 69" tall A beautifully proportioned Danish teak chest o...
Teak
$18,396Sale Price|20% Off
Pierre Jeanneret Six-Compartment Low Bookcase, PGIMER, Chandigarh, c. 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Pierre Jeanneret for the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh, this low bookcase retains its original institutional stencil, PGIMER/M.L...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf with Open Shelves and Display Sections
Located in Montréal, CA
Stylish Mid-Century Modern wood bookshelf with a clean, functional design. Features multiple open shelves ideal for displaying books, décor, or collectibles. Measures: • Width: 48 ...
Teak
Ilmari Tapiovaara Bookcase Produced by La Permanente Mobili
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare and large freestanding bookcase designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Produced by La Permanente Mobili, Cantù in Italy.
Brass
Danish Modern Bookcase / Secretary Desk With Curio Top by P Westergaards
By P. Westergaard Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
This Danish Modern Secretary Desk blends elegant design with everyday functionality, bringing classic mid century style into your home or office. Crafted with clean lines, warm wood ...
Teak
Rare Poul Cadovius Royal system bookcase with extendable table, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in LYON, FR
Poul Cadovius Royal System 60's Bookcase Modular Danish bookcase from the 1960s in teak by Poul Cadovius Royal System. A classic example of a Danish wall unit. Version with teak upr...
Teak
sky-ground bookcase, Manifattura Italiana, circa 1960
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Modular sky-ground bookcase, made of walnut wood, Italian manufacture, inspired by Franco Albini's infinity bookcase, of the highest quality. The bookcase consists of two bays with t...
Wood, Teak
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.
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.