Danish Modern Mid century oak Bookcase with shelves on tapered legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sits on 4 Tapered legs. Measures 48” w x 11 d x 48” high
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Tapered Bookcase
Vintage Danish Modern Open Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves and Tapered Legs
Located in Seattle, WA
The lower section includes a wide open shelf and base platform, suitable for larger items. The bookcase is raised on tapered legs, giving it a lighter visual profile consistent with ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Mid century large oak Bookcase with shelves on tapered legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sits on 4 Tapered legs. Measures 54” w x 12" d x 59” high
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Waterfall Bookcase
$7,650
Waterfall Bookcase
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A five tier waterfall bookcase of tapering form with blind fret and open fret decoration, the ends inset with brass retaining rods.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
French Gilt Brass Mounted Mahogany Bookcase
$6,430Sale Price|40% Off
French Gilt Brass Mounted Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
All raised up on tapering brass caped feet. The bookcase will separate into five sections for easy transportation.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Hand Carved/ Painted Satinwood Adams Style Bookcase / Display Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Resting gracefully on four tapered wood feet, this bookcase exudes elegance from top to bottom.
Category
Antique 1880s Adam Style Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Mid century mahogany Large Wall Floor Bookcase shelf unit
By Gunni Omann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful simple Danish modern mid century mahogany large Tall wall floor bookcase on tapered legs. Has 7 adjustable shelves.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Authentic Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Bookcase Cabinet by Johannes Sorth 1965
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Portland, OR
This very attractive teak bookcase epitomizes the clean sleek lines of Danish Mid century design, the back with twin adjustable shelves, the bookcase tapers outwards to the base and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Nexø, 1960s
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Asaa, DK
It can stand alone or be combined with other book cases from the same series. Standing on round tapered legs in solid oak. The profile of the bookcase tapers towards the top, which ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Mid century Rosewood Large Wall Floor Bookcase shelf unit cabinet
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Modern Mid century Rosewood Large Wall Floor Bookcase shelf unit cabinet
By Gunni Omann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful simple Danish modern mid century rosewood large Tall wall floor bookcase on tapered legs with 2 cabinet doors (Cabinet doors are removable).
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
MONUMENTAL 2.4 METER TALL ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HARDWOOD GLAZED LiBRARY BOOKCASE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally large and very grand Victorian circa 1860 hand carved Mahogany display bookcase with tape...
Category
Antique 1860s European High Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
Edward Wormley Book Case Designed for Dunbar, circa 1953
$2,016Sale Price|22% Off
Edward Wormley Book Case Designed for Dunbar, circa 1953
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Camden, ME
Tapering three-shelved walnut bookcase/plate stand designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Regency Form Revolving Six Section Library Etagere with Faux Books
Located in Stamford, CT
Crafted in mahogany, this impressive six-tiered bookcase tapers elegantly from a substantial drum base to a carved urn finial at the crown.
Category
Vintage 1910s Regency Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
19th Century Regency Mahogany Lawyers Bookcase Wall Cabinet Biotech, 1811-1819
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tapered scale 13" depth to 17" at the base, which gives it a lot of charm and takes away the heavy look of some other bookcases.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Wood
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Art Deco Style European Birch and Ebonized Open Bookshelf Bookcase
Unavailable
H 182 in W 120 in D 40 in
Art Deco Style European Birch and Ebonized Open Bookshelf Bookcase
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Amboyna and European birch, magnificent Biedermeier style bookcase. Tapered sides in Amboyna wood, with European birch lining and shelf surfaces.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Bookcases
Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves & Tapered Legs
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H 53.5 in W 39.5 in D 11 in
Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves & Tapered Legs
By Viby J. PMJ
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish modern bookcase features pressed wood construction, beautiful rosewood veneer with original finish, three adjustable shelves, and tall tapered legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Ebonized Open Bookcase on Tapered Legs with Bronze Inserts
Located in New York, NY
Ebonized Open Bookcase on Taperered Legs with bronze inserts
Category
20th Century French Bookcases
Antique Dark Oak 3 Stack Barrister Bookcase with Tapered Legs
By Hale and Kilburn Company
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique barrister bookcase by Hale Furniture Company features hardwood construction, original dark oak finish, three stack design, and unique sculpted tapered legs and base.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Danish Modern Teak Double Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves & Tapered Legs
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H 59 in W 55 in D 12.25 in
Danish Modern Teak Double Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves & Tapered Legs
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish modern double bookcase features pressed wood construction, teak veneer with original finish, eight adjustable shelves, and tall tapered legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Pair of Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Bookcases on Tapered Legs
By Drylund
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of midcentury Danish modern teak bookcases. Each unit has 1 adjustable shelf in the middle. Nice reddish brown teak finish. Good vintage condition. Made in Denmark. Located in B...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Pair of Continental Bookcases
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Two further reeded doors open to further storage. These bookcases have tapered legs, 20th century, repainted.
Category
20th Century Unknown Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Rustic Parquetry Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
An oak parquetry open bookcase with tapered legs. It has a beautiful herringbone oak parquetry on the back panel and hand-crafted veneered shelves.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Oak
Oak Parquetry Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
An oak parquetry open bookcase with tapered legs. It has a beautiful herringbone oak parquetry on the back panel and hand-crafted veneered shelves.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Oak
Empire Bookcase, France, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
French Empire bookcase on tapered feet with brass sabots, brass inlays and three-quarter glazed doors.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Rosewood Bookcase, Denmark, 1960s
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
The piece features a balanced, minimal design with four open compartments and adjustable shelves, offering generous storage for books and decorative objects. Raised on tapered legs, ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Wonderful Sheraton Waterfall Bookcase with Provenance
Located in Benington, Herts
A fine Sheraton waterfall mahogany bookcase on tapering legs with provenance. This wonderful mahogany waterfall bookcase dating to, circa 1795-1805 is in excellent condition with a w...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Stickley School Oak Tapered Bookshelf, circa 1910
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H 34.5 in W 21.75 in D 11.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Stickley School Oak Tapered Bookshelf, circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission bookshelf in the manner of Stickley offers oak construction with five tiered shelves and sides having cutout legs, c1910. Measures- 34.5''H x 21...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Borge Mogensen Inspired Rosewood Bookcase
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century rosewood bookcase with angled tapered legs. Lightly refinished with six adjustable shelves.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Mid-Century Teak Bookcase Cabinet, 1960s – Sejling Skabe
By Sejling Skabe
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
The inside offers organized storage and can also be used as a small bar cabinet if desired. Standing on elegant tapered legs, this bookcase has a light, refined silhouette that fits ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid-century Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Bookcase
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Oakland, CA
Finely crafted walnut bookcase with mitered edges, adjustable shelves, finished back and raised on sculpted tapered legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Teak Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Nexø, 1960s.
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H 71.66 in W 39.38 in D 11.03 in
Danish Mid-Century Teak Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Nexø, 1960s.
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Asaa, DK
It can stand alone or be combined with other book cases from the same series. Standing on round tapered legs in solid oak. The profile of the bookcase tapers towards the top, which ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Danish Teak Bookcase with Sliding Doors – Sejling Skabe, 1960s
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H 48.04 in W 34.26 in D 10.63 in
Mid-Century Danish Teak Bookcase with Sliding Doors – Sejling Skabe, 1960s
By Sejling Skabe
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Additionally, the piece includes a factory-made circular hole for electrical wires, typical for Danish cabinets of this era—perfect for discreetly running cables for audio equipment ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Bookcases by Johannes Sorth for Nexø, 1960s. Set of 2.
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H 71.66 in W 39.38 in D 11.03 in
Danish Modern Teak Bookcases by Johannes Sorth for Nexø, 1960s. Set of 2.
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Asaa, DK
They can stand alone or be combined with other book cases from the same series. Standing on round tapered legs in solid oak. The profile of the bookcases tapers towards the top, whi...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Open Bookcase with Bottom Doors
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H 90.25 in W 84.5 in D 18.25 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Open Bookcase with Bottom Doors
Located in Dallas, TX
The bottom section has two carved double doors with corner medallions and inside shelving. The base has six tapered and fluted legs. The bookcase is in excellent condition with a ric...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Paint
Teak Bookshelf
Located in London, GB
The structure is composed of two generously proportioned open shelves, resting on slender, tapered solid wood legs, the bookcase has a light and lifted silhouette.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Danish Writing Desk
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Finely finished back with open bookcase and cabinet. Tapered legs with brass caps.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Rosewood & Teak Danish Modern Floating Top Executive Desk
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A double pedestal desk with special features including a spacious ‘floating’ table top, front side with 3 small drawers and one large drawer, back side an open shelf built in bookcas...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
1960’s Danish Teak Vintage Desk
Located in London, GB
There are lipped handles on the drawers, lovely tapered legs and an open bookcase shelf on the back.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Low Profile Rosewood Bookcase with Tapered Edging
Located in San Diego, CA
Very nice low profile vintage rosewood bookcase with adjustable shelves. Wonderful wood grain with tapered edging around the frame...a great practical piece!
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Paul McCobb Single Bookcase #1516 Walnut Finish Tapered Legs
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage midcentury Paul McCobb single bookcase #1516 solid maple with original walnut finish on 4 tapered legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Maple
Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves and Tapered Legs
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H 53.5 in W 39.75 in D 11.25 in
Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves and Tapered Legs
By Viby Møbelfabrik
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish modern features pressed wood construction, beautiful rosewood veneer with original finish, three adjustable shelves, and tall tapered legs. Matching rosewood bookcase av...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Modern Mid century Rosewood Bookcase shelves on tapered legs
By Gunni Omann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful simple Danish modern mid century rosewood bookcase. Has 3 adjustable shelves. Amazing rosewood grain! In great vintage condition, circa 1960. by Gunni Omann - made in Denma...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
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Tapered Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the tapered bookcase you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each tapered bookcase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and metal. If you’re shopping for a tapered bookcase, we have 117 options in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect tapered bookcase — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A tapered bookcase made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular. Franco Albini, Poggi and Dunbar each produced at least one beautiful tapered bookcase that is worth considering.
How Much is a Tapered Bookcase?
The average selling price for a tapered bookcase at 1stDibs is $4,500, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $80,664 for the highest priced.
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.
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