Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookshelves by Vittorio Dassi, Italy
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian pair of slim bookshelves with a top rack made of hand crafted polished Walnut and Rosewood, designed most likely by Vittorio Dassi in...
Metal, Brass
$1,600 / set
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookshelves
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elevate your storage and display with this pair of mid-century modern bookshelves, a perfect blend of clean design and everyday functionality.
Wood, Walnut
Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Side Tables w/ Bookshelves
By Mersman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs...
Walnut
A set of Mid-Century teak bookshelves with five shelves
Located in London, GB
A set of Mid-Century teak bookshelves with five shelves, the upper shelf is set back slightly.
Teak
Pair of "Poul Hundevad" Wood Bookshelves, Denmark 1960s Cabinetmaker mid-century
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This stunning and rare pair of 1960s Danish Modern double bookcases, designed by Poul Hundevad for Hundevad & Co., showcases the pinnacle of mid-century Scandinavian craftsmanship. ...
Wood
Scandinavian Modern Shelving – Danish Bookshelves, 1960s Vintage Set
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of eight shelves, anonymous, Denmark. 1960s. Oregon Pine. Stackable. Measures: 4x small H: 18 cm / 7" W: 54 cm / 21 1/4" D: 27 cm / 10 1/2" 2x medium H: 27 cm / 10...
Pine
$4,946Sale Price|20% Off
Freestanding Wall unit, Bookshelves, Roomdivider, Midcentury Modern, 1950s
By Jos De Mey, Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modular wall unit or room divider designed by Jos De Mey for Van den Berghe-Pauvers, Ghent Belgium. 1958. Four black metal mounted on oblique, four tapering legs, brass stretchers ad...
Metal
Pair of Brazilian Modern Adjustable Bookshelves with Cabinets in Rosewood, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A striking and highly versatile pair of Brazilian Modern adjustable bookshelves crafted during the 1960s. Architecturally composed with solid rosewood uprights, floating adjustable s...
Brass
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Two Italian 1960s Brass Bookshelves - Shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian mid-century modern brass bookshelves featuring distinctive bamboo-style frames — a hallmark of 1960s Italian design.
Brass
$2,450 / set
Pair of Pagoda Bamboo Shape Bookshelves .
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Pagoda bamboo shape bookshelves. 6 glass shelves. Distressed look , sturdy and stable .
Steel
Brushed Steel and Brass Bookshelves Vitrines Shelves
By Maison Jansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Brushed Steel and Brass Bookshelves or Vitrines, American, circa 1970s. They measure an impressive 80.25" height x 30.5" width x 14.75" depth. Perfect for displaying your fav...
Brass, Steel
LB7 Bookshelves, Franco Albini for Poggi, 1960
By Franco Albini
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...
Teak
Pair of Modular Bookshelves by Ernesto Hauner, Brazilian Rosewood, 1960s
By Ernesto Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Designed in Brazil in the 1960s, this modular bookshelf by Ernesto Hauner exemplifies the disciplined elegance and material sophistication that define Brazilian mid-century modern de...
Brass
Italian Teak, Black Metal and Brass Midcentury Bookshelves Roomdivider
By Poggi, Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This bookshelves was produced in Italy by SELEX in the 1960s. Thanks to its adjustable height ( 278 - 284,5 /285 cm max) it can be placed against a wall or anywhere in a room, used ...
Brass, Metal
Pair of stainless steel wall-mounted bookshelves from the 1970s
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of curved stainless steel wall shelves from the 1970s. Simple and elegant design. Good vintage condition, with some oxidation and small stains, as well as a small dent on one of...
Stainless Steel
$5,480Sale Price / set|20% Off
1960s Modular MCM Walnut Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk Bookshelves- 5 Pieces
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Madison, WI
This very unique modular 5 Piece Mid Century wall unit set has it ALL, and leaves plenty of room for multiple configuration possibilities! Creatively hold and display all of your vin...
Iron
Unavailable
H 8.27 in W 16.54 in D 4.73 in
Poul Cadovius Bookshelves Butterflies, Royal Metal Bookshelves Red, Blue Yellow
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Poul Cadovius bookshelves butterflies. A set of three metal bookshelves. The butterflies are flying against the wand and can hold pocketbooks. May be better to be seen as an art item...
Sheet Metal
Unavailable
H 63.9 in W 137.8 in D 15.9 in
Jorge Zalszupin Jacaranda Componivel Bookshelves, Brazil, 1950s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Dubai, AE
Jorge Zalszupin bookshelves - Brazil, 1950s Componivel series Jacaranda wood, painted wood.
Jacaranda
Unavailable
H 5.91 in W 19.69 in D 7.68 in
9 Midcentury Floating Tricolor Metal Wall Bookshelves Matégot for Artimeta
By Artimeta, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Rare and large set of eight tricolor metal shelving units from Mathieu Mate´got for Artimeta. Planks come in black/ yellow/ red. Dimensions in cm: 19.5 x 50 x 15 cm.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Modular Oak Bookshelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Modular Oak & Glass Bookshelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern Modular Oak & Glass Bookshelves
Glass, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Bookshelves in Rosewwod
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Danish bookcase in rosewood. steel base. 3 white laminate shelves
Rosewood
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Modular Oak Bookshelves System
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Oak
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H 57.09 in W 39.38 in D 12.21 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Bookshelve Vitrine by Borge Mogensen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian bookshelve vitrine in teak by Borge Mogensen. 2 glass sliding doors. 3 adjustable shelves.
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Bookshelves
Located in San Antonio, TX
Danish modern teak bookshelves sold as a set or separately, each feature five shelves and a drawer for extra storage space. These bookshelves are in overall good condition.
Teak
Sold
H 24 in W 28.5 in L 24 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookshelves Nightstands End Tables Bookcases
Located in West Hartford, CT
Matching pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut nightstand bookshelves.
Walnut
Sold
H 81.89 in W 37.41 in D 22.45 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Bookshelves in Teak by Erik Buch
By Erik Buch
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian bookshelves in teak by Erik Buch.
Teak
Sold
H 39.77 in W 39.38 in D 9.06 in
Mid-Century Modern Dutch Metal Minimalist Black Bookshelve, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Minimalist black metal bookshelves. By unknown manufacturer, Netherlands, circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful p...
Metal
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H 41 in W 20 in D 20 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Multi Tiered Étagère Bookshelves
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of very stylish Mid-Century Modern brass and glass 3-tiered étagères having shelves with inset glass flanked by barley twist supports. They are quite heavy as the brass is thick...
Brass
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H 81.5 in W 41.5 in D 19.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner Danish Teak Bookshelves Wall Unit with Desk 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible pair of adjustable bookshelves with desk compartment, made of teak, made in Denmark, by Hans Wegner, circa 1960s. In good vintage condition. T...
Teak
1970s Modern Stair Step Bookshelves
Located in Denton, TX
Studio crafted Long and low Modernist bookshelf. stair step graduated design Each shelf measures, Top shelf 10.25" deep by 8.1/8" high Mid shelf 14.1/8" deep by 10.1/8 high bott...
Oak
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H 81 in W 36 in D 12 in
Pair Mid century Paul McCobb Triple Bookshelves #1516 Walnut Finish Iron Base
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of vintage midcentury Paul McCobb triple high bookcases bookshelves #1516 original walnut finish over solid maple with solid Iron 4 leg base. Beautiful bookcase set by Paul McCo...
Iron
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H 77.96 in W 32.88 in D 14.57 in
Mid Century Danish Modular Teak Wall System Poul Cadovius Cado Bookshelves Desk
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Norwich, England
Vintage Danish teak modular wall shelving bookcase/desk designed by Poul Cadovius. Earlier example. Circa late 1950’s. *Free delivery for all areas in mainland England & Wales only....
Metal
Italian Bookshelves, circa 1950
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian bookshelves, circa 1950.
Wood
Pair Vintage Office Bookshelves
Located in Trenton, NJ
Introducing this pair of simple yet striking four-shelf oak bookcases, crafted to embody the classic appeal and timeless design of mid-century danish furniture. These bookcases, in a...
Wood, Oak
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H 32 in W 23.75 in D 11.75 in
Newly Refinished - Pair of Danish Modern Teak Mini Adjustable Bookshelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can ...
Teak
Pair of Vintage European Narrow Bookshelves
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A super chic pair of vintage European narrow wood bookshelves with a gorgeous wood crown moulding detailed top.
Wood
Italian Design Bookshelves in Solid Elm
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian design; Bookshelves; Bookcases; Shelves; Solid Elm; Mid Century An elegant Italian bookcase offering wide storage space for books, houseplants, and other objects one wants...
Elm
Midcentury Parchment and Rosewood Bookshelves
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of midcentury Italian, circa 1970 4 shelf étagères / bookcases with parchment veneer & rosewood shelf interior having rounded top corners & a rectangular base.
Rosewood, Parchment Paper
Bookshelves by Paolo Deganello , circa 1981
By Paolo Deganello
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Rare M0 9 bookcase designed by Paolo Denagello in the 1980s as part of the "L'Arbre Fleuri" collection. It is characterized by the use of three different wood species: a beech venee...
Metal
Tall Vintage Bookshelves With Drop Front Cabinet & Drawers
By Drexel
Located in Trenton, NJ
With their vintage allure, they add a sense of authenticity and depth to any space, becoming cherished heirlooms that tell a story of their own. This Pair of Tall Mid-Century Modern...
Walnut
Max Bookshelves by Ettore Sottsass, Memphis circa 1987
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
The Max bookcase by Ettore Sottsass, created by the famous Italian designer, is an iconic piece that reflects his distinct aesthetic. Designed in the 1980s, this bookcase is characte...
Laminate, Plexiglass, Wood
Pair of Conical Bookshelves by Poul M. Volther 1960s
By Poul Volther
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of conical danish bookshelves in teak by Poul M. Volther 1960s. With shelves, drawers and storage compartment. Both from the same production series, matching each other and from...
Teak
Oscar Desk-Bookshelves by Didier Rozaffy, France circa 1950
By Didier Rozaffy
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Library-desk dating from the 1950s, by Didier Rozaffy for the French manufacturing company Oscar, libraries, and modular furniture. At that time, Oscar furniture was innovative and ...
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Bookcase, Danish, ca. 1960
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcase, with three bookshelves, above a solid teak, fitted desk, with two storage cabinets below, on a stretcher base, Danish, ca. 1960.
Teak
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H 72.84 in W 76.78 in D 15.75 in
Beautiful Freestanding Danish Wall Unit with Cupboards and Bookshelves
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage design teak wall unit of high quality from the 60s with beautiful handles. The cabinet is Danish, but the designer is unknown to us. The handles are clearly made with a...
Teak
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H 118.12 in W 93.12 in D 14.97 in
Italian Teak, Black Metal and Brass Midcentury Bookshelves Roomdivider
By Poggi, Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This bookshelves was produced in Italy in the 1950s. Thanks to its adjustable height (285-310 cm) it can be placed against a wall or anywhere in a room, used as a space divider. It ...
Brass, Metal
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H 72.45 in W 35.63 in D 11.97 in
Three Black and White Modernist Metal Bookshelves, Netherlands 1960s
By Friso Kramer, Tomado
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
An easy to assemble and adjustable metal book shelving system from the 1960's The black enamelled uprights combined with the white metal shelves give these shelvings a minimal moder...
Sold
H 27.25 in W 17 in D 13.5 in
Expertly Restored - Edward J. Wormley Night Stands with Bookshelves for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
____________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With ove...
Walnut, Wood, Mahogany
Midcentury Faux Bamboo Nightstands Cabinets with Bookshelves, 4 Pieces
Located in West Hartford, CT
Vintage faux bamboo nightstands, cabinets an off white finish. Both have separate bookcase or top cabinet with shelves that rest on bottom piece. Measures: Height with top piece is 8...
Faux Bamboo
Henry Link Wicker and Glass Illuminated Bookshelves Etagere Etegere
Located in West Hartford, CT
Henry Link wicker wrapped etagere with glass shelves on top. Has light at top to illuminate your collectibles from above. See our other listings for two more Henry Link etageres.
Wicker, Glass, Wood
Tomado Style 2 Section Industrial Metal Wall Mount Bookshelves
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury two section industrial Tomado style shelving wall unit with multicolored (black, bone, red and brown) enameled sheet metal shelves and black enameled wire risers. In very ...
Metal
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H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
Set of 2 Metal 'Butterfly' Bookshelves by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a beautiful and bright colored set of rare metal 'Butterfly' bookshelves by Poul Cadovius. The design of these metal shelves is simplistic and strong and gives a modern look ...
Metal
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H 91.74 in W 34.65 in D 13 in
Vittorio Introini Three P700 Bookshelves for Saporiti, Proposal Series, 1969
By Saporiti, Vittorio Introini
Located in Milan, IT
These three model P700 bookshelves were designed by Vittorio Introini for Saportiti's Proposal series. Lightness and elegance are the keywords for these amazing items, made out of ch...
Metal, Steel
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H 81 in W 36 in L 81 in
Pair of Midcentury Paul McCobb Triple Bookshelves #1516 Maple Walnut Finish
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of vintage midcentury Paul McCobb triple high bookcases bookshelves #1516 original walnut finish over solid maple with solid maple 4 leg base. Beautiful bookcase set by Paul McC...
Maple
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H 78.75 in W 96.07 in D 16.93 in
Finn Juhl Scandinavian Teak Brass Bookshelves for Bovirke, Denmark 1950s
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian teak bookcase shelves or panel system designed by Finn Juhl and produced by Bovirke composed of 10 shelves and 1 container with sliding doors, both the shelves and the c...
Brass
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H 30.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
Stunning & Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany & Leather Desk w Bookshelves
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Hudson, NY
Expertly restored mahogany desk designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Stamp present on underside of top drawer. Mahogany construction with leather wrapped base. Absolutely stunning ...
Leather, Mahogany
Midcentury Campaign Style Dresser, Desk and Bookshelves Unit 3-Piece Set
Located in West Hartford, CT
Campaign style 3-peice set includes a six-drawer dresser, a desk with faux bamboo and a bookshelf. All are separate not attached and can be reconfigured. For example, use dresser sep...
Faux Bamboo, Wood
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H 68.51 in W 33.86 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Bookshelves in Rosewood, Shelves and Modules with Drawers, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of shelves in solid rosewood with shelves. Lower modules with drawers. Front feet with conical shape topped in brass detail.
Brass
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H 77 in W 28 in D 12 in
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Bookcases by Carlo Jensen for Poul Hundevad - Pair
By Carlo Jensen, Poul Hundevad
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Bookcases by Carlo Jensen for Poul Hundevad - Pair An exceptional pair of Mid Century Modern adjustable teak tall bookcases/bookshelves units by Carlo Je...
Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Bookcase by Clausen & Søn, 1960s
By Clausen & Søn
Located in Asaa, DK
Loads of storage space in this Classic Danish Mid-Century Modern bookcase. Depth of bookshelves in top modules is 26 cm.
Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Bookcases/Bookshelves - Set of 4
By Poul Hundevad, Carlo Jensen
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Danish Modern Bookcases/Bookshelves - Set of 4 Enhance your living space with this set of 4 mid century Danish Modern bookcases/bookshelves, crafted from teak wood in th...
Teak
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H 25 in W 78 in D 18 in
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Modular Credenza / Bookshelves System
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Wood, Oak
Mid Century Brass and Burlwood Etagere Bookshelves
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid Century Brass and Burlwood Etagere Bookshelves Bookshelf measures: 32 wide x 16.5 deep x 72.5 high This set is available in what we call Restored Vintage Condition. Upon pu...
Brass
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H 33.27 in W 25.6 in D 11.03 in
Mid-Century Modern Standing Bookshelves by Jan van der Togt for Tomado, 1960s
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful set of five Mid-Century Modern three section standing bookshelves.
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Chrome, Brass and Glass Etagere Bookshelves
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF MID-CENTURY CHROME, BRASS AND GLASS ETAGERE BOOKSHELVES In the manner of Maison Jansen, circa mid 20th century Item # 904SAN13A A nice modernist pair of chromed steel and br...
Brass, Chrome
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H 27.96 in W 27.96 in D 5.32 in
Beaver & Tapley Penguin Bookshelves, Stunning Pair of These Mid-Century Classics
By Beaver and Tapley
Located in London, GB
A pair of Beaver and Tapley 'Penguin Bookshelf' units, designed 1956 Classic 1950's shelf units, designed in collaboration with Penguin Books, and dimensioned to fit the books per...
Wood
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H 57 in W 36 in D 12 in
Pair Mid century Paul McCobb Double Bookshelves #1516 Walnut Finish Iron Base
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of vintage midcentury Paul McCobb Double high bookcases bookshelves #1516 original walnut finish over solid maple with solid Iron 4 leg Iron base. Beautiful bookcase set by Paul...
Iron
Set of Two Rotatable Bookshelves
Located in Brussel, BE
Nice set of 2 swivel bookcases. Ideal for show a collection, beautiful books or plants.
Wood
Pierre Chapo Elmwood Wall-Mounted Bookshelve
By Chapo Creation, Pierre Chapo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall-mounted bookshelves designed by Pierre Chapo, circa 1970 in France. Manufactured by Chapo Creation, 2019. Stamped, Elmwood. The piece will be shipped demounted. In o...
Wood
Set of Five 'Milani' Solid Pine Bookshelves
By Arthur Milani-Wallis 1
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arthur Milani, Bookshelves, solid pine, Swiss, 1947. This set of five bookcases in solid pine are part of the midcentury design collection. This set of shelves has a nice simplified...
Pine
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H 71 in W 41 in D 10 in
Kurt Ostervig Povl Dinesen Danish Teak Adjustable Bookshelves Room Divider
By Kurt Østervig, Povl Dinesen
Located in Ferndale, MI
Modular and adjustable Danish teak wood free standing bookshelf or room divider. Designed by Kurt Ostervig crafted by Povl Dinesen. Five shelves one having an angled magazine or book...
Brass
1950s, Teak Secretaire or Bookshelves by Gyllenvaans, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful bookcase or secretaire in teak with black stands by Gyllenvaans, Sweden This cabinet has got two shelves, one shelve with two drawers, two doors and slide-able writing spa...
Teak
Maurice Dufrêne for La Maitrise art deco tapestry 1922
By La Maitrise, Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Paris, IDF
Maurice Dufrene designed this tapestry for the studio La Maitrise, Les Galeries Lafayette, in Paris in 1922, just as he became the director of the studio. Crafted from handspun wool,...
Wool
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$6,879 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
"Bold" Rosso Levanto Marble Bold Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
The BOLD Rosso Levanto Marble Side Table is built from solid stone with clean lines and a simple structure. Its surface highlights the natural veining of rosso levanto marble. This ...
Marble
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$10,499
H 118.12 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury LB7 modular bookcase designed by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy 1957
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Modular bookcase model LB7 designed by Franco Albini for Poggi. Marked Poggi Pavia. An extremely flexible bookcase, with different modular options, suited to being against a wall or...
Wood
$1,895 / set
H 23 in W 24.25 in D 15 in
Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs...
Walnut
Art Deco Style Three Tier Tables
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Rochester, NY
A great looking pair of Art Deco style three tier side tables end tables lamp tables in nicely aged color patina to finely grained veneer. Great quality / heavyweight construction. L...
Wood
Reya console table
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Our custom made console is a perfect blend of style and functionality. Crafted with reclaimed wood in a walnut finish, this console will add a timeless look to any space. With its ab...
Elm
$3,300 / set
H 18 in W 25.5 in D 16.5 in
Maison Jansen Mahogany And Brass 3-Tier Side Or End Tables -France Circa 1940
By Maison Jansen
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Elgant 3-tier side tables having mahogany shelves that feature stunning grain patterns connected by spun brass risers that connect from top to feet. An absolutely stunning ...
Brass
$2,858
H 21.66 in W 12.6 in D 19.69 in
Maija Heikinheimo Art Deco Side Table Apu Model 604 in Honey Birch, Asko 1930s
By Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
A functional and beautifully simple Art Deco side table by Maija Heikinheimo, produced by Asko in the 1930s. In the original Asko drawings the model is named “Apu”—Finnish for help—a...
Birch
Sold|$1,866
H 25.2 in W 22.05 in D 12.6 in
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Art Deco Nightstands Bedside Tables Walnut Glass Top
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s Mid-Century Modern design, pair of bedside tables with double glass top, central drawer and beautiful wood veneer burl decors highlighted by th...
Brass
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.
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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.