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Superb Modern Craft Exposed Dovetail Nightstands Bookcase Cabinets (Pair)
Superb Modern Craft Exposed Dovetail Nightstands Bookcase Cabinets (Pair)

Superb Modern Craft Exposed Dovetail Nightstands Bookcase Cabinets (Pair)

By George Nakashima

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

This striking pair of solid wood bookcases features two smoothly gliding drawers on each unit, showcasing quality dovetail construction. Crafted entirely from lacewood—also known as ...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Nakashima Style Cherry Bookcase by Mack and Rodel, circa 1992
Nakashima Style Cherry Bookcase by Mack and Rodel, circa 1992

Nakashima Style Cherry Bookcase by Mack and Rodel, circa 1992

$4,875Sale Price|25% Off

H 30 in W 63 in D 15 in

Nakashima Style Cherry Bookcase by Mack and Rodel, circa 1992

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A beautifully crafted studio-made bookcase by acclaimed artisans Susan Mack and Kevin Rodel, created in Pownal, Maine around 1992.

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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Cherry

A pair of bench made sculptural walnut bookcases.
A pair of bench made sculptural walnut bookcases.

A pair of bench made sculptural walnut bookcases.

$2,595 / set

H 47 in W 13 in D 17 in

A pair of bench made sculptural walnut bookcases.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Reminiscent of the Arts and Crafts and more organic designs of studio craft movement designers from Pennsylvania such as Wharton Esherick and George Nakashima, these bookcases give t...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Shelves

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Walnut

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American Solid Walnut 1970's Versatile Bookcase Nakashima Style Dovetail Joints
American Solid Walnut 1970's Versatile Bookcase Nakashima Style Dovetail Joints

American Solid Walnut 1970's Versatile Bookcase Nakashima Style Dovetail Joints

By George Nakashima Studio

Located in San Diego, CA

American solid walnut 1" thick beautiful simple elegant small bookcase, circa 1970's, we have completly refinished the piece , sand it and oil it solid sturdy well built incredible c...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

George Nakashima East Indian Laurel Wood Bookcase or Hutch for Widdicomb
George Nakashima East Indian Laurel Wood Bookcase or Hutch for Widdicomb

George Nakashima East Indian Laurel Wood Bookcase or Hutch for Widdicomb

By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A very rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern bookcase cabinet or hutch By George Nakashima for Widdicomb Furniture, "Origins" Collection USA, Circa 1960 Gorgeous sculpted East I...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass

1959 George Nakashima Open Cabinet in Persian Walnut with Signature
1959 George Nakashima Open Cabinet in Persian Walnut with Signature

1959 George Nakashima Open Cabinet in Persian Walnut with Signature

By George Nakashima

Located in Glendale, CA

1959 George Nakashima open cabinet in Persian walnut. Executed in beautifully grained Persian walnut by George Nakashima at his legendary studio in New Hope, Pennsylvania. Signed #47...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

Large All Solid Walnut Shelving Wall Unit Bookcase Nakashima Style
Large All Solid Walnut Shelving Wall Unit Bookcase Nakashima Style

Large All Solid Walnut Shelving Wall Unit Bookcase Nakashima Style

By George Nakashima

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice all solid walnut artist signed wall unit bookcase. Dated 1983. Nice George Nakashima influence solid wood joints.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Walnut

George Nakashima Bookcases
George Nakashima Bookcases

George Nakashima Bookcases

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H 30 in W 60 in D 14 in

George Nakashima Bookcases

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of floor standing bookcases are rarely seen, this is a beautiful matched pair by George Nakashima.

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Vintage 1960s American Bookcases

Materials

Cherry

Mid-Century Modern Nakashima Style Large Bookcase Black Walnut Studio Craft
Mid-Century Modern Nakashima Style Large Bookcase Black Walnut Studio Craft

Mid-Century Modern Nakashima Style Large Bookcase Black Walnut Studio Craft

By Mira Nakashima, George Nakashima

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Vintage Mid-Century Modern in the style of George Nakashima large deep bookcase made of solid black walnut American Studio craft joinery.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Nakashima Style Single Bookcase Walnut American Studio Craft
Mid-Century Modern Nakashima Style Single Bookcase Walnut American Studio Craft

Mid-Century Modern Nakashima Style Single Bookcase Walnut American Studio Craft

By Mira Nakashima, George Nakashima

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Vintage Mid-Century Modern in the style of George Nakashima low single bookcase walnut American Studio craft.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

Nakashima Wall Mounted Shelves
Nakashima Wall Mounted Shelves

Nakashima Wall Mounted Shelves

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H 10 in W 15 in D 12 in

Nakashima Wall Mounted Shelves

By George Nakashima

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Pair of petite George Nakashima wall mounted shelves in walnut and with free-edges, circa 1975.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Single Long Bookcase Walnut American Studio Craft
Mid-Century Modern Single Long Bookcase Walnut American Studio Craft

Mid-Century Modern Single Long Bookcase Walnut American Studio Craft

By George Nakashima

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Vintage Mid-Century Modern low long single bookcase walnut American Studio craft. Beautiful bookcase custom made walnut bookcase, 2 adjustable shelves on pins, Walnut construction an...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Single 2 Shelf Bookcase Walnut American Studio Craft
Mid-Century Modern Single 2 Shelf Bookcase Walnut American Studio Craft

Mid-Century Modern Single 2 Shelf Bookcase Walnut American Studio Craft

By George Nakashima

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Vintage Mid-Century Modern narrow single bookcase walnut American Studio craft. Beautiful bookcase custom made walnut bookcase, 2 adjustable shelves on pins, Walnut construction and ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Small Bookshelf by George Nakashima
Small Bookshelf by George Nakashima

Small Bookshelf by George Nakashima

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H 17.25 in W 42 in D 12 in

Small Bookshelf by George Nakashima

Located in Dallas, TX

This unusual cabinet was acquired with several other pieces of Nakashima from the original owners who purchased them directly from the studio. The other pieces have original receipts...

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Vintage 1950s Bookcases

George Nakashima Walnut Bookcase Shelving, Free Edge, 1960s
George Nakashima Walnut Bookcase Shelving, Free Edge, 1960s

George Nakashima Walnut Bookcase Shelving, Free Edge, 1960s

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

George Nakashima walnut bookcase shelving, free edge, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Walnut

Asymmetrical Solid Walnut Wood Shelving Unit Adjustable Attr Gerald McCabe
Asymmetrical Solid Walnut Wood Shelving Unit Adjustable Attr Gerald McCabe

Asymmetrical Solid Walnut Wood Shelving Unit Adjustable Attr Gerald McCabe

By George Nakashima, Gerald McCabe

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, an asymmetrical shelving unit or bookshelf in solid walnut wood. Unit is two piece and it can be the length can be adjusted. Attributed to Gerald McCabe. Un...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

George Nakashima Bookcase

George Nakashima Bookcase

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Unusual form.

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Vintage 1950s American Bookcases

Custom George Nakashima Studio Bookcase/Cabinet
Custom George Nakashima Studio Bookcase/Cabinet

Custom George Nakashima Studio Bookcase/Cabinet

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Beautiful custom bookcase/cabinet designed by Nakashima. Cabinet will fit on top of the Studio cabinet pictured elsewhere on our site.

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Vintage 1960s American Bookcases

George Nakashima for Widdicomb Walnut Bookcase
George Nakashima for Widdicomb Walnut Bookcase

George Nakashima for Widdicomb Walnut Bookcase

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This terrific walnut bookcase has four shelves and four small pull-out drawers, and was designed by George Nakashima for Widdicomb.

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Vintage 1950s American Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima for Widdicomb Room-Divider/Bookcase
George Nakashima for Widdicomb Room-Divider/Bookcase

George Nakashima for Widdicomb Room-Divider/Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gorgeous and rare Nakashima fixed-shelf display case in Carpathian Elm and Black Walnut burl veneers.

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Vintage 1950s American Bookcases

George Nakashima wall unit
George Nakashima wall unit

George Nakashima wall unit

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H 80.5 in W 60.125 in D 22.25 in

George Nakashima wall unit

Located in New York, NY

Base Unit with client's name, numbered #1708

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20th Century American Bookcases

George Nakashima Dovetailed Bookcase Console
George Nakashima Dovetailed Bookcase Console

George Nakashima Dovetailed Bookcase Console

By George Nakashima

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unusual. Provenance accompanies.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

George Nakashima Dovetailed Bookcase
George Nakashima Dovetailed Bookcase

George Nakashima Dovetailed Bookcase

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H 31 in W 47.5 in D 14 in

George Nakashima Dovetailed Bookcase

By George Nakashima

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare form. May be used as a wall hanging or floor bookcase. Full provenance.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Located in New York, NY

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$4,500 / set

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By Børge Mogensen, Karl Anderson

Located in Lejre, DK

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Located in Hønefoss, 30

A unique mid-century bookshelf with compass feet in oak, designed by unknown designer in France, c. 1950s.

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Nakashima Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal nakashima bookcase for your home. Each nakashima bookcase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and cherry. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect nakashima bookcase — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right nakashima bookcase, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. George Nakashima and George Nakashima Studio each produced at least one beautiful nakashima bookcase that is worth considering.

How Much is a Nakashima Bookcase?

Prices for a nakashima bookcase start at $3,500 and top out at $38,800 with the average selling for $10,500.

Finding the Right Bookcases for You

Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, an antique bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover.

As long as curious people have collected stories, we have needed a place to stow them away and preserve them. When auction houses and book dealers proliferated by the late 17th century, the bibliophile was born. And, of course, as with any treasured decorative objects or collectibles, a book lover’s volumes were suddenly worthy of a luxurious display — enter the bookcase.

Americans of means during the 19th century took to amassing art as well as rare books, and bookcases of the era — rife with hand-carved decorative accents and architectural motifs — were ideal for displaying their handsome leather-bound wares.

Although our favorite titles may change over the years, the functionality and beauty of their home within our home is timeless. Even those who don’t covet the perfect home library can benefit from an attractive display case, as bookcases can easily double as charming étagères

Contemporary and customizable options make it easier for you to find the perfect bookcase for your style and stacks. If you don’t wish to fill your storage piece so that your collection is snug within its confines, incorporate extra space to allow for additional displays and decorative objects. And by introducing a striking dark wood Art Deco bookcase or low-profile mid-century modern design by Paul McCobb into your living room, your signed first editions won’t be the only items making a statement. 

Find barrister bookcases, Globe Wernicke bookcases, bookcases with doors and other vintage and antique bookcases on 1stDibs now.

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