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Light Modern Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Bookcase is a modern two-door bookcase in figured cathedral ash available in our dune finish
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Bookcases

Materials

Composition

Light Modern Open Bookcase
Light Modern Open Bookcase
H 90 in W 44 in D 18 in
Dark Modern Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Bookcase is a modern two-door bookcase in figured cathedral ash available in our dark earth
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Bookcases

Materials

Composition

Dark Modern Open Bookcase
Dark Modern Open Bookcase
H 90 in W 44 in D 18 in
Etagere Bookcase Shelving Unit in Walnut and Metal
Located in North York, ON
This exquisite etagere bookcase is sure to make a statement in any room with its traditional
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2010s American American Craftsman Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Antique Golden Oak Long Breakfront Enclosed and Open Bookcase
Located in Norwich, GB
An antique Edwardian golden oak inverted breakfront bookcase with enclosed and open sections. Circa
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Oak, Pine

Late 20th Century 5 Shelves Open Bookcase by Kimball Furniture
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Late 20th century 5 shelves open bookcase by Kimball Furniture. Circa 1990s. This robust open
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Bookcase with Metal Uprights and Adjustable Shelves Italy 1950s
Located in IT
Mahogany bookcase with metal uprights and shelves Italy 1950s. The bookcase consists of four
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Mid-20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

PAIR OF OPEN LIBRARY HARDWOOD BOOKCASES PANELLED SiDES HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE SHELVES
Located in GB
and well made pair of circa 1900 English mahogany paneled library bookcases with height adjustable
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

20th Century Campo & Graffi Bookcase in Metal and Wood for Home
By Home Collection Turin, Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in Turin, Turin
is in lacquered metal and the shelves are in wood. The bookcase has in total 20 shelves. Good
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

1970s Mid-Century Modern Metal and Smoked Glass Italian Bookcase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
bookcase is primarily constructed with metal, which provides a sturdy framework and a modern industrial
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

1960s Open Bookcase with Chest of Drawers by Vittorio Dassi for G. Cecchini & C.
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1960s Open Bookcase with Chest of Drawers by Vittorio Dassi for G. Cecchini and C in Massive and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid century MCintosh bookcase, Hairpin legs
Located in BRUNOY, FR
bookcase from the 1960s-70s mounted on contemporary metal legs. This narrow vintage bookcase will fit in
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Vintage 1960s English Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mid century MCintosh bookcase, Hairpin legs
Mid century MCintosh bookcase, Hairpin legs
H 50.2 in W 66.93 in D 10.63 in
French Bookcase in Solid Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cupboard, oak, metal, lacquered wood, France, 1960s. This piece of furniture can be used for
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

French Bookcase in Solid Oak
French Bookcase in Solid Oak
H 79.93 in W 54.73 in D 18.51 in
Mid-century cabinet/bookcase Ca.1960
Located in Meulebeke, BE
. The cabinet has delicate metal black legs, which contrast nicely with the wood and give an elegant
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mid-century cabinet/bookcase Ca.1960
Mid-century cabinet/bookcase Ca.1960
H 34.26 in W 47.25 in D 12.6 in
Finn Juhl Rosewood Modular Bookcase System
By Finn Juhl
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rosewood "Diplomat" model modular bookcase system, designed by Finn Juhl for France and Sons
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Wood by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bookcase designed by Franco Albini in 1940. Relaunched in 2011-19. Manufactured by Cassina in
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Wood by Cassina
Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Wood by Cassina
H 104.73 in W 80.71 in D 21.86 in
Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Wood by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bookcase designed by Franco Albini in 1940. Relaunched in 2011-19. Manufactured by Cassina in
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Wood by Cassina
Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Wood by Cassina
H 104.73 in W 80.71 in D 21.86 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookcase: Vintage Elegance Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into the charm of the 1960s with our exquisitely restored mid-century modern bookcase. Our
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Antique Macey Furniture 4 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase c.1910
By Macey Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original Macey lawyer's or barrister's bookcase with graduated shelves, brass knobs
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Early 20th Century Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Antique Macey Furniture 6 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase C.1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique Macey lawyer's or barrister's bookcase with patinated brass knobs, copper flashed
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Early 20th Century Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Corner cupboard, shelf, open shelf unit, coffe table height 138xØ46cm
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
public and private environments and contexts. The structure is a curved metal round, with bolted beams
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2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Wall Bookcase E22 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wall Unit; Bookcase; E22; Osvaldo Borsani; Tecno; 1960s; Italian Design; Shelves; Writing Desk
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Black Stained Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bookcase designed by Franco Albini in 1940. Relaunched in 2011-19. Manufactured by Cassina in
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Black Stained Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bookcase designed by Franco Albini in 1940. Relaunched in 2011-19. Manufactured by Cassina in
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Franco Albini Bookcase; a Masterpiece of Italian Craftsmanship and Design
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introducing the remarkable Veliero Bookcase, designed by the renowned Franco Albini in 1940 and
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

19th Century German Biedermeier Pair of Mahogany Bookcase, Library Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique pair of Northern German early Biedermeier bookcases made of shellac polished, partly
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Wire

Contemporary Bookcase A, Etched Brass, Pivoting Doors and Stone Elm Shelves
By SEM, Giacomo Moor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sem Pivot collection, Bookcase A, simple and sculptural. The supporting structure is a rigid system
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Contemporary Bookcase B, Etched Brass, Pivoting Doors and Stone Elm Shelves
By SEM, Giacomo Moor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
SEM Pivot Contemporary collection, bookcase B, simple and sculptural. The supporting structure is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Contemporary Bookcase C, Etched Brass, Pivoting Doors and Stone Elm Shelves
By SEM, Giacomo Moor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
SEM Pivot collection, bookcase C, simple and sculptural. The supporting structure is a rigid system
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Metal

Antique Macey Furniture 6 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase c.1910-Oak Finish
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique Macey lawyer's or barrister's bookcase with patinated brass knobs, copper flashed
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Modular Rosewood Bookcase Wall Unit by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large modular rosewood bookcase/wall unit by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno (ca. 1960, Italy). Composed
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Glass & Chrome Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
metal bookcase provides four 3/8 inch thick clear glass shelves, ideal for showcasing ornamental items
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Chrome, Steel

Italian Modern Rosewood Wall Unit/Bookcase by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model 540 modular bookcase designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini (ca. 1960s, Italy). Uncommon
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal, Aluminum

"Centro" revolving bookcase, by Claudio Salocchi, Ed. Sormani, Italy, circa 1960
By Luigi Sormani, Claudio Salocchi
Located in Paris, FR
Modular pivoting central bookcase, elements in off-white lacquered wood, central upright in black
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Isabella Costantini, Italy, Duilio Low Bookcase with Two Doors
By Isabella Costantini
Located in Ascoli Piceno, IT
Designed by IC and beautifully crafted by Italian artisans, the Duilio bookcase features an open
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2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Living room and bookcase set Attr. a Acerbis black with display cabinet
By Acerbis
Located in Milano, IT
Acerbis lounge and bookcase set from the 1970s. This collection, comprising three distinct pieces, is not
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Bookcases

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Metal

Modern Lage Bookcase Set/2, Brass Oak Root, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 2 Lage Bookcases, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Italian Modern Library Bookcase by Willy Rizzo for Cidue, Italy, 1970
By Cidue, Willy Rizzo
Located in Zagreb, HR
magnet. Between the black towers there are 50 cm wide open shelves (smaller bookcase), and 60 cm (larger
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Very Rare Italian Modern Library Bookcase by Willy Rizzo for Cidue, Italy, 1970
By Cidue, Willy Rizzo
Located in Zagreb, HR
, functionality, high end craftsmanship and high quality of materials. The bookcase is made of metal. It's a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Irresistible Pair Art Deco Austria Vienna Large Bookcase Cabinets or Nightstands
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class luxurious coromandel Art Deco bookcases, cabinets, nightstands or stands This early
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Early 20th Century English Vienna Secession Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Very Rare Italian Modern Library Bookcase by Willy Rizzo for Cidue, Italy, 1970
By Cidue, Willy Rizzo
Located in Zagreb, HR
, functionality, high end craftsmanship and high quality of materials. The bookcase is made of metal, and black
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Gae "Short" Bookcase with Leather Top
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Low and double-sided version of the Gae bookcase in Canaletta walnut and leather with metal
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2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sky/Earth Bookcase in the Style of Osvaldo Borsani, Original Made in Italy, 1960
By Vittorio Dassi, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in taranto, IT
Splendid sky / earth design bookcase attributed to osvaldo borsani or vittorio dassi, composed of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Early 20th C. Globe-Wernicke 5 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase c.1890
By Globe Wernicke
Located in San Francisco, CA
plated metal straps and glass doors that open and slide in from the top. The whole piece is modular
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Red Painted Gustavian Bookcase Display Cabinet, Sweden circa 1790-1820
Located in Round Top, TX
The details in this large red Gustavian pine bookcase are impressive with carved molding and Greek
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Pine, Paint

20th Century Gold Metal Italian Vintage Bookshelf, 1970
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
glass shelves. Open display cabinet complete with 4 good service shelves, one shelf has two small chips
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Late 20th Century Italian Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Meridian Modular Credenza, Modern Steel Etagere Bookcase, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
only aesthetic but maximizes storage capacity. This position includes: Independent position: open
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Tambour Bookcase/Credenza by Arne Vodder - Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A Mid-Century Modern veneered bookcase with spacious interior. Sliding glass doors with metal
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique American Victorian Pine Curio China Display Cabinet Bookcase Shelf 55"
Located in Dayton, OH
pine with serpentine backsplash. A central door opens via metal latch to two interior shelves. Back
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Pine

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Tambour Bookcase/Credenza by Arne Vodder, Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A Mid-Century Modern veneered bookcase with spacious interior. Sliding glass doors with metal
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Glass, Wood

Early 20th c. Globe-Wernicke 5 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase c.1900-1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in San Francisco, CA
plated metal straps and glass doors that open and slide in from the top. The whole piece is modular
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Stunning Hand Carved Dutch Renaisssance Oak Bookcase / Cabinet w. Glass Windows
Located in Lisse, NL
Solid oak Renaissance Revival bookcase with superbly hand carved decorations. If you are
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Bookcase Tronchi Model by Andrea Branzi for Superego Editions, Italy
By Superego Editions, Andrea Branzi
Located in Milan, Italy
An elegant bookcase designed by Andrea Branzi and produced by Superego Editions in 2013. The
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2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Børge Mogensen Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Bookcase Cabinet Over Dresser
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Børge Mogensen Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Bookcase Cabinet Over Dresser Item # 904VPK13Z An
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood, Oak

Important Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Bookcase Desk Desk-Chair & Filing Cabinet
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Lisse, NL
feet tall 'bibliotheque' or 'library bookcase' is the first one of the three listings that, together
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

Vintage Hostess Red Metal Perforated 4 Shelf Folding Display Shelf Stand
By Hostess
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hostess Red Metal Perforated 4 Shelf Folding Display Shelf Stand. Item features folding
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

White Lacquered Modern Double Bass or Cello Form Three Shelf Cabinet or Bookcase
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful modern double base or cello form white lacquered cabinet which slides open from the
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Late 20th Century American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Chrome

Easy Irony Shelving Unit by Maurizio Peregalli #3
By Maurizio Peregalli, Zeus
Located in Milan, IT
and incorporated boxes where to collect documents, books, or display collectibles. A smaller open box
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2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Modern Industrial Display Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
warmth of natural wood with the industrial cool of a dark metal frame. Behind the glass door adorned
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Modern Industrial Display Cabinet
Modern Industrial Display Cabinet
H 75 in W 24 in D 14 in
Escande Cabinet, Cité Universitaire, Antony France
By Escande
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1954. Oak frames with sliding doors and open niche bookshelves Signature perforated black metal legs
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Vintage 1950s French Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Escande Cabinet
By Escande
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1954. Oak frames with sliding doors and open niche bookshelves Signature perforated black metal legs
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Vintage 1950s French Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Escande Cabinet
Escande Cabinet
H 35.75 in W 35.5 in D 13.75 in
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Open Metal Bookcases For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of open metal bookcases available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, all open metal bookcases available were constructed with great care. Find 7 antique and vintage open metal bookcases at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of open metal bookcases available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of open metal bookcases to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Modern, Neoclassical and Regency open metal bookcases are of considerable interest. Many open metal bookcases are appealing in their simplicity, but Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri, Marco Ferreri and Mimmo Rotella produced popular open metal bookcases that are worth a look.

How Much are Open Metal Bookcases?

Prices for open metal bookcases can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, open metal bookcases begin at $940 and can go as high as $9,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,475.

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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