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Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Library in Mahogany
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular book case or library, mahogany, Denmark, 1950s Intriguing
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Danish oak room divider modular library bookcase shelf-system by Henning Kjærnul
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish solid oak room divider modular vintage library bookcase shelf-system by Henning Kjærnulf
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Oak

Danish teak room divider, modular library bookcase by L Chr Larsen & Son
By L. Chr Larsen & Son
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish teak room divider vintage library bookcase Modular shelf-system by L Chr Larsen & Søn
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Art Deco Style His Modular Library Day System Made with Wood and Bronze
Located in Seroa, PT
, this modular system accommodates everything that comes to life during the day. In times when
Category

20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

Mogens Koch Library in Oregon Pine for Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A Mogens Koch modular Library in Oregon Pine consisting of two cabinets and four book cases with
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Italian Teak Room Divider
By Osvaldo Borsani, Gio Ponti, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Dronten, NL
Very elegant teak modular library or bookcase made in Italy in the 1950s. The freestanding modular
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Italian Teak Room Divider
Italian Teak Room Divider
H 66.93 in W 39.38 in D 13.78 in
"Tecnica Library" Modular Shelving Bookcase by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Jaime Tresserra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica Library" is a shelving bookcase unit, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Library Bookcase
Located in Paris, FR
Bookcase library with solid walnut wood structure, with modular shelves and sides system according
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Library Bookcase
Library Bookcase
H 94.1 in W 100.79 in D 16.34 in
Modular Mirror-Bookshelves by Philippe Starck, Driade 2007
By Philippe Starck
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
tangible expression in the FRAME mirror-library. Exuding elegance and versatility, the piece marries a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Galerie L'Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Galerie l'Orme, modular wall unit, elm, France, 1970s Dazzling French modular wall unit
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Elm

Galerie L'Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm
Galerie L'Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm
H 113.78 in W 105.91 in D 17.33 in
Large Danish modular teak shelf by Poul Cadovius 1960.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Scandinavian shelf/library composed of (each element measures 80 cm wide): - 3 shelves 22 cm deep
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Contemporary Modular Bookcase limited edition signed by Raoul Gilioli
By Raoul Gilioli
Located in Torino, IT
the library was designed by the artist-designer Raoul Gilioli inspired by modernist architecture
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Large Danish modular shelf in Rosewood by Poul Cadovius 1960.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Scandinavian shelf/library composed of (each element measures 80 cm wide): - 7 shelves 22 cm deep
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Vertical Steel Bookcase, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
The most versatile piece of furniture in Force/Collide's portfolio, the Meridian Modular Credenza
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Meridian Modular Credenza, Modern Steel Etagere Bookcase, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
The most versatile piece of furniture in Force/Collide's portfolio, the Meridian Modular Credenza
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Meridian Modular Credenza, Duo, Modern Steel Casework, by Force/Collide
By Force Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
The most versatile piece of furniture in Force/Collide's portfolio, the Meridian Modular Credenza
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

A Pair of Modular Mirror-Bookshelves by Philippe Starck, Driade 2007
By Philippe Starck
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
. Starck's project includes various furniture pieces like tables, chairs, and mirror-libraries, inspired by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Modern Steel Corner Cabinet, by Force/Collide
By Force Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
The most versatile piece of furniture in Force/Collide's portfolio, the Meridian Modular Credenza
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Corner Cupboards

Materials

Steel

Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Modern Steel Etagere Cabinet, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
The most versatile piece of furniture in Force/Collide's portfolio, the Meridian Modular credenza
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Capanna Solid Wood Library, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
create a refined piece of wooden furniture. The flexibility of its modular and customizable structure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Capanna Solid Wood Library, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
create a refined piece of wooden furniture. The flexibility of its modular and customizable structure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Capanna Solid Wood Library, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
create a refined piece of wooden furniture. The flexibility of its modular and customizable structure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Capanna Solid Wood Library, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
create a refined piece of wooden furniture. The flexibility of its modular and customizable structure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Capanna Solid Wood Library, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
create a refined piece of wooden furniture. The flexibility of its modular and customizable structure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Italian mid-century modern white modular bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1960s
By Lips Vago
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern white modular bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1960s Modular bookcase
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Capanna Solid Wood Library, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
create a refined piece of wooden furniture. The flexibility of its modular and customizable structure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Pair of 1972 Oak Stacking Library Legal Bookcases, Glass Sliding Doors
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of 1972 dated “Phoenix Bookcases” legal library
Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Vintage Danish 2-Bay Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish 2-Bay Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s. Mid-Century
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern 2
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s. Mid-Century Modern 2
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Pair of Shaws of London Flamed Hardwood Dwarf Open Library Bookcases Part Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning matching pair of Shaws of London dwarf open library
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Shaws of London Flamed Hardwood Dwarf Open Library Bookcases Small Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning matching pair of Shaws of London dwarf open library
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Nostrum Bookcase
By Medaarch
Located in Milan, IT
Nostrum is a modular display system, made up of 6 interlocking modules in colors that skilfully mix
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Resin

Nostrum Bookcase
H 77.56 in W 23.63 in D 39.77 in
Important curtained filing cabinet / triple notary cabinet, France, Circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
professional furniture in oak, made up of 3 boxes closing with curtains. Inside, numerous modular shelves
Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Roland Rainer Bauhaus For WK Möbel Vienna Dark Green Leather 3 Seater Sofa
By Roland Rainer
Located in Cambridge, GB
numerous architectural projects in Austria, including the Austrian National Library in Vienna, one of the
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Showcase bookcase by Didier Rozaffy for Meubles Oscar editions
By Didier Rozaffy
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Showcase bookcase designed by designer Didier Rozaffy for Meubles Oscar in the 1950s. Modular and
Category

Mid-20th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

DeCastelli Large Babele Tower Bookcase in Brass by Martinelli Venezia
By Martinelli Venezia, DeCastelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
of this tower bookcase, stripped of all non-essential elements. The svelte modular structure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

DeCastelli Small Babele Tower Bookcase in Copper by Martinelli Venezia
By Martinelli Venezia, DeCastelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
of this tower bookcase, stripped of all non-essential elements. The svelte modular structure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Copper

Grid Work Solid Oak Round Table Designed by Jonathan Prestwich
Located in New York, NY
The clever modular design of the table allows for a wide variety of arrangements, be it for formal
Category

2010s Dutch Tables

Materials

Oak

Eugenio Gerli for Tecno 'Domino' Bookcase
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eugenio Gerli for Tecno ,'Domino' library, wood, black lacquered wood, Italy, 1966 Modern and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Eugenio Gerli for Tecno 'Domino' Bookcase
Eugenio Gerli for Tecno 'Domino' Bookcase
H 85.04 in W 127.56 in D 14.97 in
Grid Work Solid Oak Table Designed by Jonathan Prestwich
Located in New York, NY
The clever modular design of the table allows for a wide variety of arrangements, be it for formal
Category

2010s Dutch Tables

Materials

Oak

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-Shelf System for Gubi in Oak
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
an interior home library and study. This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in three wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in American Walnut
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
his ideal model of an interior home library and study. This authorized re-edition for GUBI is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Oak
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
an interior home library and study. This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in three wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-Shelf System for GUBI in Oak
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
an interior home library and study. This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in three wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 3-Shelf System for GUBI in Oak (95cm)
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
an interior home library and study. This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in three wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' Shelf for GUBI in Black Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
an interior home library and study. This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in three wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 3-Shelf System for GUBI in American Walnut
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
ideal model of an interior home library and study. This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Elysée Shelving System by Pierre Paulin for MAGIS
By Magis, Pierre Paulin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The modular shelving system Elysée was born from the collaboration between Magis and the French
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shelves

Materials

Plywood

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' Shelf for GUBI in American Walnut
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
ideal model of an interior home library and study. This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' Shelf for Gubi in Oak
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
interior home library and study. This authorized re-edition for Gubi is executed in three wood veneer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
ideal model of an interior home library and study. This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Pacifico Bookcase by Lapo Ciatti
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Verona, the most ancient library in the Western world, still open today. Like a common thread
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Pacifico Bookcase by Lapo Ciatti
Pacifico Bookcase by Lapo Ciatti
H 35.44 in W 75.6 in D 20.08 in
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-Shelf System for GUBI in American Walnut
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
ideal model of an interior home library and study. This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Stained Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
la bibliothèque," or his ideal model of an interior home library and study. This authorized re
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
ideal model of an interior home library and study. This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 3-Shelf System for Gubi in Black Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
ideal model of an interior home library and study. This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Stained Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
his ideal model of an interior home library and study. This authorized re-edition for GUBI is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Four Vintage Matteo Grassi MG5 Marcel Breuer Cognac Brown Leather Armchairs 4
By Marcel Breuer, Matteo Grassi
Located in GB
modular seating cubes. Marcel Adios Breuer (21 May 1902 – 1 July 1981), was a Hungarian-born modernist
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Antique Pair of William Baker Co Hardwood Satinwood & Walnut Legal Bookcases
By William Baker & Co.
Located in GB
“The Oxford” legal Library stacking bookcases This are pretty much the finest pair of these bookcases
Category

20th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

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Modular Library For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic modular library available at 1stDibs. A modular library — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. Find 20 options for an antique or vintage modular library now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a modular library — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each modular library bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made modular library over the years, but those crafted by Minty of Oxford, Amma and Dessie Studio are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Modular Library?

Prices for a modular library can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $188 and can go as high as $48,360, while the average can fetch as much as $3,433.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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