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Bibliothèque étagère italienne double modulable vintage en teck et métal
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bibliothèque étagère modulable vintage des années 60, en 2 parties, design italien, en teck et métal noir. Beaucoup de rangement : étagères ouvertes, 1 caisson avec 2 petites portes ...
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1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Bookcase
Located in Waalwijk, NL
IImari Tapiovaara for Permanente Mobili Cantù, bookcase, teak, colored fabric, Italy, design 1957
This grand bookcase, executed in teak, is designed by the Finnish designer Ilmari T...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Early 1950s Scandinavian Double Wall Unit / Bookcase
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A beautifully designed mid-century modern wall unit from Sweden, dating back to the early 1950s.
Materials: Teak veneer, golden teak, and beech supports
Storage:
Left cabinet: Four ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
$3,144 Sale Price
25% Off
Poul Cadovius 3 Bay Teak Wall Unit with Rare Light!
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Poul Cadovius Cado Unit. 3 Bays make up this great unit! Fully adjustable, Place Cabinets anywhere you like! Cabinets include one Unit with drawers, one Cabinet with divides for records and one with mirrored back for a Bar and Liquor Cabinet...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Bookshelf / Cabinet
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak bookshelf / cabinet.
The shelves are height-adjustable.
This piece is in excellent refinished condition with very fe...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
English mid century curved freestanding teak bookcase by Remploy
Located in Leicester, GB
A fabulous English freestanding bookcase in Teak. This petite mid-century bookcase has a beautiful curved shape - a lovely simple design. The three shelves are a perfect size for boo...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
$457 Sale Price
25% Off
Hans Wegner Model Ry 100 Wall Unit / Room Divider Shelving with Drop Down Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans J Wegner
RY 100 Room divider / wall unit
Ry Møbler, Denmark
circa 1965
Teak, plated steel, and aluminum.
with manufacturer's labels
This configuration features three adjustable shelves, a drop-down desk with cabinet...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs 'Välipala' Library
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Huonekalu Mikko Nupponen, 'Välipala' bookcase, teak, lacquered wood , Finland, 1950s.
Designed by the Finnish designer Carl Gustaf Hiort, this wall un...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Teak
$22,000 / item
Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern 4 bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by Danish architect Poul Cadovius.
Cadovius had the revolutionary idea to design a floating, modular shelving system that would maximize floor space and signify the end of conformity in shelving. The Royal System shelving unit went on to win the gold medal at the Finland Furniture Fair in 1950 and silver medal at the XI Triennale di Milano 1957 and remained a hallmark of Scandinavian modern design throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Versatile and flexible floating bookcase that allows for continuous rearranging to suit individual needs.
This original Cado Royal System is suitable for both living room, home office or library. The cabinet with the sliding double doors also has one height adjustable shelf. The display cabinet features the original glass doors with etched motifs and one glass shelf. One original fixture with two sliding bookends...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Davis Cabinet Co Teakwood Chinoiserie Library Bookcase Cabinet Shelf Commode
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Davis Cabinet Company bookcase commode. Made of teakwood featuring Asian styling with upper book shelves and lower cabinet. Circa late 20th century, Nashville Tennessee. #151...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
$800 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
Mid-Century Modern 4 bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by Danish architect Poul Cadovius.
Cadovius had the revolutionary idea to design a floating, modular shelving system that would maximize floor space and signify the end of conformity in shelving. The Royal System shelving unit went on to win the gold medal at the Finland Furniture Fair in 1950 and silver medal at the XI Triennale di Milano 1957 and remained a hallmark of Scandinavian modern design throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Versatile and flexible floating bookcase that allows for continuous rearranging to suit individual needs.
This original Cado Royal System is suitable for both living room, home office or library. The cabinet with the drop down woven front has one wide height adjustable shelf and two drawers. Can also be used as a secretary desk. The display cabinet with the double sliding glass doors also has one height adjustable shelf. The dresser module has four wide drawers. Two original sliding bookends...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Grete Jalk Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Design Teak Bookcases, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design teak bookcases set designed by Grete Jalk and produced by P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, movable vertical partition...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
$6,708 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Danish Modern Poul Hundevad Style Teak Double Bookcase
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Modern Poul Hundevad Style Teak Double Bookcase
Offered is a piece of time and design: a teak double bookcase. It looks to be designed by Poul Hundevad. In...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Isa Bergamo Wall Bookstore, Italy 1960s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Naples, IT
Hanging bookcase made of teak veneer wood and enameled metal rod. Produced in the 1960s by ISA BERGAMO. Featuring metal supports and 4 wooden shelves, the bookcase has a suspended, a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Bookcase Wall Unit, Teak Veneer, Warm Finish, Denmark, c. 1960s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A distinctive freestanding bookcase in the mid-century modern tradition, crafted from teak veneer and showcasing clean lines, modular construction, and a blend of open and closed sto...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Teak
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern 3 bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase desi...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Swedish Sky / Floor Bookcase in Teak and Brass, 1960s
Located in taranto, IT
Large Swedish sky / earth bookcase, original from the 1960s, made of teak with three compartments on four metal uprights, floor and ceiling fixing with brass elements, shelves and do...
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1960s Italian Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid Century danish modern small teak bookcases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid Century danish modern small teak bookcases. Simple bookcases with adjustable shelves matching pair. Center 2 shelves are removable or adjustable with slide in Danish flat...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Teak Wood Bookcase with Graphite Metallic Accents, Modern Design, Lim Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Lim teak wood bookcase by Uultis Studio with graphite metallic finish. The Lim teak wood bookcase by Uultis effortlessly combines modern aesthetics with practical functionality. Featuring a sleek teak wood frame and shelves, it is perfectly complemented by the graphite metallic accents that add a bold yet refined touch. The bookcase showcases an open, minimalist design with clean lines, allowing it to fit seamlessly into contemporary or modern homes. Each shelf offers ample space for storing and displaying books, decorative objects, or collectibles, helping to keep your living room, office, or bedroom organized while adding an elegant visual statement.
Crafted from sustainably sourced materials, the Lim bookcase...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Bookcase. Circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Bookcase. C 1970s
Features a modern Scandinavian minimalist design with a beautiful teak wood grain...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern bookcase in teak. Lower part with two wide drawers. Sculpted pulls in solid teak. Upper part has three height adj...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Carlo Jensen Narrow Teak Bookcase With Lower Locking Cabinet
By Aage Hundevad, Carlo Jensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Carlo Jensen
Manufacturer: Hundevad + Co
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 27.5" wide x 17" deep x 77.25" tall
Condition: In excellent original con...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Modern Poul Hundevad Style Teak 4 Shelf Bookcase
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Modern Poul Hundevad Style Teak 4 Shelf Bookcase
Offered is a piece of time and design: a teak bookcase. It looks to be designed by Poul Hundevad. Include...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Antique & Sturdy Solid Teak Wood Late Victorian Era Library Stairs / Steps 1890s
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and top quality crafted, solid teak, library steps with dovetail joints.
In all our years of buying and selling rare antiques we have never had the priviledge of finding antique English...
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Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Teak Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Teak
50s-60s Center Bookcase
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Center-mounted overhead bookcase with storage elements and adjustable-position shelves, hinged openings, flap and exposed drawers, teak veneer wood, enameled metal uprights with bras...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
$5,674
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Bookcase, Chandigarh, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
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...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Drop Front Bookcase Desk, Wall Unit, Teak Veneer, Danish Mid Century Modern
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A distinctive wall unit in the mid-century modern tradition, crafted from teak veneer and showcasing clean Scandinavian lines and versatile functionality. This vintage unit features ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Teak
1960s Pair of Teak Cabinets / Room Dividers by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This modular teak shelving system, designed by Kajsa and Nils "Nisse" Strinning in the 1960s, is a prime example of Scandinavian functionalism.
Versatile sectional design, perfect a...
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1960s Danish Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
$3,489 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Vintage Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular teak wall unit by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
Vintage modular 2 bay shelving system model FM Reolsystem.
This set consist of:
...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
A large mid century modern hutch by UP Møbelfabrik, Denmark circa 1965
Located in View Park, CA
An imposing Danish mid century modern bookshelf / shelving unit / hutch in teak wood UP Møbelfabrik, mid twentieth century. The glorious grain of this wood really shines on this piec...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Bookcase by Borge Mogensen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Danish Modern bookcase by Borge Mogensen. 2 available, price for one. 48w 10d 63h
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases
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Teak
Danish Freestanding Teak Shelf System 1950s with Cabinets
Located in Handewitt, DE
Danish freestanding and conical shaped teak shelf system with cabinets, bar, shelfes and double chest of drawers. With nice teak color and in origina...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases
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Teak
Midcentury Freestanding Bookcase in Teak by Kurt Østervig, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Bookcase in teak designed by Kurt Østervig M.A.A. for K.P furniture in 1960s. Made in Denmark, great condition.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Brass
1960s Bookcase Shelves "Parade" by Kajsa & Nils Nisse Strinning , Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This beautiful modular teak shelving system, designed by Kajsa and Nils "Nisse" Strinning in the 1960s, is a prime example of Scandinavian functionalism.
Versatile sectional design,...
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1960s Danish Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
$2,045 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s.
Danish Mid-Century Modern bookcase and cabinet in teak. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s. In the style of Carlo Jensen/Hundevad/Børge Mogensen...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Tambour Doors Long Credenza Dresser Server with Glass Doors Hutch
By Arne Vodder
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern finished back teak long credenza with sliding glass doors hutch.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
Edvard Valentinsen Model 191 Narrow Teak + Oak Bookcase
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Edvard Valentinsen
Manufacturer: Edv. Valentinsen Furniture Factory
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak, Oak
Measurements: 39" wide x 14" deep x 45.25" tall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Teak
Modular Teak Wall Units by Finn Juhl for France & Son
Located in Denton, TX
Two Finn Juhl's Danish Modern modular wall unit from the Cresco series for France & Son. Finn Juhl's aluminum bow-tie drawer pulls that...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Teak Bookcases by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard - Nielsen for John Stuart Inc
Located in Oceanside, US
A striking pair of modular teak bookcases designed by the acclaimed Danish duo Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for John Stuart Inc., circa 1960s. These finely crafted mid-centu...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
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Teak
Scandinavian Teak Bookcase
Located in Brescia, IT
Original 1960s cabinet with 5 shelves.
A 200 cm high modernist bookcase with regular, square lines. Tapered feet enrich and lighten the structure.
A piece of furniture that in its s...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
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Teak
Pair of Mid-Century Bookcase in Teak & Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of bookcases in teak and oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1958, this piece is made by CM Madsen Cabinetmakers Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Teak
Beautiful Ilmari Tapiovaara, Modular Teak 'Pala' Bookshelf, Asko, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This minimalistic bookshelf "Pala" is by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914-1999) for Asko. A perfect example of a mid 20th century bookshelf design from the 1950-1960s.
It i...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
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Teak
Louis Van Teeffelen Wall Unit in Teak and Brass by WeBe, Netherlands, circa 1950
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Elegant wall-unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for WéBé (Walraven & Bevers), Netherlands – circa 1950.
The wall unit is made of black lacquered wood pilars, teak veneer shelves and cabine...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
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Brass
$4,484 Sale Price / set
30% Off
20th Century British Colonial Art Deco Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressively-scaled book cabinet was made from solid Teak wood and dates to the 1940's. During the late British empire in India and Burma much furniture was made in the Art Deco...
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Art Deco Teak Bookcases
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Teak
$7,800 Sale Price
46% Off
Franco Albini Infinito Modular Bookcase
Located in Milano, IT
Franco Albini (1905-1977)
Infinito original book unit. Large modular bookcase made up of 6 vertical uprights, container elements with hinged doors and lo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
$37,238 Sale Price
25% Off
British Colonial Teak Wood Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
This clean-lined and substantial book cabinet was made from solid Teak wood and dates to the 1940's. It is is in the art modern or early Mid-Century Modern style. During the late Br...
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Teak Bookcases
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Teak
$6,800 Sale Price
40% Off
Pierre Jeanneret File Rack Unit with Stencil Marks
Located in Soho, London, GB
Pierre Jeanneret file rack unit from the Administrative Buildings of Chandigarh.
This piece presents a beautiful patina and a rare stencil mark on...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases
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Teak
Modular Bookcase in Teak Design Vittorio Dassi, 1960s
Located in taranto, IT
Original 1960s teak bookcase, Vittorio Dassi design, composed of three wooden uprights (not metal!), 3 closed elements of which 2 with sliding doors and one with folding doors, and 6...
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1960s Italian Vintage Teak Bookcases
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Metal
Matching Mid Century Swedish Teak Display Cabinet & Open Bookshelf
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage mid century Swedish modern teak bookshelf cabinets were made in Sweden circa 1960. The two matching cabinets are free-standing and can be used side-by-side as a ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Teak
Large Danish Teak Wall Bookcase by Poul Cadovius, F139
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 ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
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Teak
Danish Design Low Teak Bookcase by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish Design: Bookcase
Danish tall bookcase in beautiful teak veneer. Designed by Carlo Jensen and made by Hundevad & Co. The sloping shelves are...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
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Teak
LB7 Bookshelves, Franco Albini for Poggi, 1960
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The LB7 "Infinito" bookcase by Franco Albini for Poggi is an iconic creation of 1950s Italian design. This bookcase, designed in 1957, bears Albini's distinctive signature with its c...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
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Teak
Mid-Century "China" Bookcase in Teak & Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark
Located in Lejre, DK
China bookcase in teak and oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1958, this piece is made by CM Madsen Cabinetmakers Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Shelving Unit with Vertical Record Storage
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish Modern teak shelving unit features pressed wood construction, teak veneer with original finish, two adjustable shelves up top, vertical...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
$525 Sale Price
50% Off
Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Vintage Classic Swedish Teak Wood Bookcase, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist classic bookcase was made in Sweden during the 1960s. It is finished with teak wood in a darker shade of brown. The cabinet has three s...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
$1,659 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Danish Teak Bookshelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give your space a dash of mid-century modern charm with this wonderful petite teak bookshelf. With minimalist lines, soft edges, and a vibrant swirling wood grain, this display case ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase with Storage Cabinet
By BRDR Furbo
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish modern shelving unit features pressed wood construction, teak veneer with original finish, two adjustable shelves up top, sliding doors and an adjustable shelf down below.
Matching Danish shelving unit...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
$810 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid-Century Modern wide teak tall bookcase (2) cabinet doors Made in Denmark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Mid-Century Modern wide teak tall bookcase with (2) cabinet doors Made in Denmark. This bookcase is completely original and in very good vintage condition. The bookcase has ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
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Teak
Borge Mogensen Bookcase Medium
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...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Teak
Midcentury Modern Teak Wood Credenza Shelves with Glass Panels
Located in Nantucket, MA
A multi-level Mid-Century Modern teak wood console credenza shelves with sliding glass panels on the lower level. The left side is 14" D x 27" H, the right side is 18" D x 18" H. Ref...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
Vintage Teak Bookcases for Sale on 1stDibs
A vintage teak 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 piece of storage furniture 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.
Appreciated for its dense grain and rich luster, old-growth teak was a sought-after material among mid-century modern designers who created bookcases and other structures for the home — and who also pushed teak to the brink of extinction.
“Teak is incredibly slow-growing, so much of what is still harvested is young, and from a sustainability standpoint, this is far from ideal,” says Brian Volk-Zimmerman of Volk Furniture in Brooklyn. When he does use it, he only goes for reclaimed teak, as many species of the tree have been over-forested.
It wasn’t always this way. In the previous century, according to Jenny Cashin — owner of the shop Mid-Century Modern Home, in British Columbia — Danish designers, and Scandinavian modernists in general, harvested teak as much as they liked. This enhanced their pieces’ handcrafted look and came to define the timeless simple shapes of mid-century modern design. While America embraced mass-produced design by the likes of Herman Miller and Charles and Ray Eames, Scandinavian manufacturers held fast to their handmade traditions, as seen in vintage Scandinavian bookcases from the 1950s and ’60s.
If you opt for a teak bookcase, experts recommend that it be oiled on a regular basis to maintain its original color.
Maybe you don’t wish to fill your storage piece so that your collection is snug within its confines. If not, 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.
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