Plywood Bookshelf
Crotto n°2 bookshelf, lacquered bentwood shelf/bookshelf by 13 Desserts
By Thomas Defour
Located in HYÈRES, FR
produced by Thomas DEFOUR.
Crotto is a bendable plywood shelf or bookshelf. The manufacturing process
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21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Bentwood
H 35.44 in W 49.22 in D 13.78 in
Crotto n°3 bookshelf, lacquered bentwood shelf/bookshelf by 13 Desserts
By Thomas Defour
Located in HYÈRES, FR
produced by Thomas DEFOUR.
Crotto is a bendable plywood shelf or bookshelf. The manufacturing process
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Bentwood
'Rocket' Bookshelf by Peter Shire, 1986-1987
By Peter Shire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage bookshelf by Peter Shire, 1986-1987.
Birch solid core plywood and Abet Laminati Laminate
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Orange Sofa Bookshelf Room Divider
Located in Paris, FR
bookshelf and also a divider, perfect for an exclusive space.
Pillows easily come off.
Packed in a plywood
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Contemporary Gingko Bookshelf System in Metal and Hardwood
By Pietro Russo Design
Located in Agrate Brianza (MB), Lombardy
This exhibitor design pays honor to Ginko Biloba, an elegant, ancient, regal, exceptional tree with magnificent fan-shaped leaves. The matte black painted iron structure is floor-to-...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Shelves
Materials
Iron
Arts & Crafts Open Bookshelf: Skilled Craftsmanship Meets Playful Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the unique charm of our Arts & Crafts open bookshelf, a true embodiment of skilled
Category
Vintage 1980s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Zinc
Design Sofa and Bookshelf Room Divider
Located in Paris, FR
bookshelf and also a divider, perfect for an exclusive space.
Pillows easily come off.
Packed in a plywood
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Designer's Leather Sofa Bookshelf Room Divider
Located in Paris, FR
bookshelf and also a divider, perfect for an exclusive space. Solid and best quality in wood and leather
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Blue Sofa and Bookshelf Room Divider
Located in Paris, FR
sofa, a bookshelf and also a divider, perfect for an exclusive spac, specialized in designing
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Antique Golden Tortoise Bamboo and Woven Wicker Etagere Bookshelf
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique tortoise bamboo and Woven Wicker Etagere bookshelf. Bamboo rods and woven wicker shelves
Category
Antique 19th Century American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Plywood
Oak and black steel Severing Bookshelf
By Alex de Rouvray
Located in PARIS, FR
, the Severing Bookshelf stands out with its high end materials and fine crafting. Its compact size
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Oak and black steel wide Severin Bookshelf
By Alex de Rouvray
Located in PARIS, FR
, the Severin Bookshelf stands out with its high end materials and fine crafting. Its compact size
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Alias 140/09 Hub Bookshelf by Alberto Meda
By Alias, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bookshelf with vertical elements in lacquered aluminium and shelves in oak veneered multilayer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sideboards
Materials
Aluminum
Alias 140/10 Hub Bookshelf by Alberto Meda
By Alias, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bookshelf with vertical elements in lacquered aluminium and shelves in oak veneered multilayer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sideboards
Materials
Aluminum
Sofa and Bookshelf Room Divider in Walnut or Oak
Located in Paris, FR
bookshelf and also a divider, perfect for an exclusive space.
Pillows easily come off.
Packed in a plywood
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Nordic Style Sofa and Bookshelf Room Divider in Walnut or Oak
By Wewood
Located in Paris, FR
bookshelf and also a divider, perfect for an exclusive space.
Pillows easily come off.
Packed in a plywood
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Organic Design dining table, handmade in the U.K by Antique Modern Mix
Located in London, GB
curvaceous furniture is made from Birch plywood which is FSC certified which means it is sourced from
Category
2010s British Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Birch, Plywood
Organic Design dining chair, handmade in the U.K by Antique modern Mix
Located in London, GB
curvaceous furniture is made from Birch plywood which is FSC certified which means it is sourced from
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
H 37.01 in W 37.8 in D 19.69 in
Organic Design coffee table, handmade in the U.K by Antique Modern Mix
Located in London, GB
curvaceous furniture is made from Birch plywood which is FSC certified which means it is sourced from
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Birch, Plywood
Reading Horse by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
: Birch plywood
Also available: natural oak / painted black or custom colors on request.
Icelandic
Category
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Plywood
Thaden-Jordan 1940’s Herbert Von Thaden Mid Century Modern Bentwood Buffet
By Herbert Von Thaden
Located in Thiensville, WI
• Mid-century modern style
• Buffet / China Cabinet / Bookshelf / Sideboard
Design features the unique
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Plywood
H 55.25 in W 48.5 in D 18 in
Eames ESU Second Series
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
. Incredibly versatile as this can be used as a bookshelf, end table, nightstand, etc.
A classic design and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Restored Mid-Century Modern Bookcase in Custom Pink & White
Located in Los Angeles, CA
open-frame bookshelf radiates sophistication. Its minimalist design is accentuated with a single clear
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Gesso, Glass, Wood, Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
Custom-Painted Mid-Century Modern Étagère with Glass Shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
intricate design details. With its elegant stature and impeccable finish, this mid-century bookshelf not
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Plywood, Lacquer, Wood, Paint, Gesso
Restored Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
appeal. This exquisite walnut bookshelf brings a touch of sophistication to your living room or office
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
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Exceptional Jack Lenor Larsen ~Primavera~ Velvet Playpen Sofa and Ottomans
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Gorgeous down filled sofa upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera velvet with a pair of oversize matching ottomans.
This is a huge living room set, gently used and in amazing cle...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 25.5 in W 83.5 in D 32.5 in
1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This 'Magic Box' organising desk has been produced by various manufactures in Europe in the 1950's and 1960's
Commonly this desk is known as produced in Switzerland by Mummenthale...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 44.49 in W 32.68 in D 21.26 in
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Faux-Fur, 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" three-seater sofa for B&B Italia, faux-fur, foam and metal, Italy, 1972.
The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile, Wood
"Diego" Architectural Plaster Side Table by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural, angular side table combines art and architecture for a modern, functional accent in any room. Handmade by artisans in Vietnam, this piece adds dimension to any space.
Category
2010s Vietnamese Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Plaster
Lätt 1.0 Contemporary Marble Console by RDLC
By Raul de la Cerda, Difane
Located in Mexico City, MX
The concept is based on the essence of the material itself, with a clean and brutalist style: straight lines, geometric shapes, fewer ornaments, less noise and more naturalness. The ...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Marble
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
Modern Drama Swivel Pouf Chair in White Boucle
By Modern Drama
Located in Chicago, IL
Swivel pouf upholstered in white Italian merino wool/poly blend performance boucle. COM upholstery option available as well.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
ARC Wall Lamp or Sconce in Green Enamel & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Bauhaus, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
The ARC wall lamp or by Blueprint Lighting is a dramatically overscaled study in clean lines and simple form inspired by the tenets of the Bauhaus, ARC is truly a go-anywhere design ...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Nickel, Enamel
Modern Low Round Findley Side Table in Specialty Lacquer by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Findley Round Low Side Table features the collection's signature curved lip and round base. Shown in Glacier blue hand polished high gloss lacquer
H 19.75 in. x...
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2010s American End Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Brera Bookshelf in Aluminium by Altreforme
By Marco Piva
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Ancient and authentic soul of Milan, Brera represents a connection between emotion and the experienced.
Narrow and pebbly lanes, a constellation of antique stores where everyone can...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Emma Donnersberg, Glazed Ceramic Mushroom Side Table, France, 2022
By Emma Donnersberg
Located in New York, NY
Emma Donnersberg was born and raised in Paris. As a young adult she moved to the United States and attended Tulane University in New Orleans, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree. She...
Category
2010s French Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic
"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Natural Linen and Wood Feet, Small Size
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece.
The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is closed, it works as a comfortab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 26.38 in W 70.87 in D 33.86 in
Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, Pink Mohair, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Caju lounge chair stands as a trendy furniture piece that personifies the orga...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
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Contemporary Bookshelf, Ruptura Shelf, Brazilian Design
By Estúdio Rika
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
This contemporary bookshelf is from the Ruptura collection, inspired by woodworking techniques
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Shelves
Materials
Steel
writing desk tyoe EB02 by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very rare iconic plywood Dutch Design desk from the very early 1952 Birch-series designed by Cees
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plywood, Birch, Teak
Wilhelm Lutjens Plywood Bookshelf for De Boer Gouda The Netherlands 1953
By Wilhelm Lutjens
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Wilhelm Lutjens for De Boer in Gouda.
The technique of bending Plywood into moulds for furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
H 41.74 in W 58.86 in D 11.62 in
Fächermann Bookshelf by Susi & Ueli Berger for Röthlisberger, Switzerland, 1977
By Susi & Ueli Berger, Kollection Röthlisberger Schweiz
Located in Berlin, DE
Compartment shelves, in plywood, by Susi & Ueli Berger for Röthlisberger Kollektion, Switzerland
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Plywood
H 78.75 in W 28.75 in D 15.75 in
Art Nouveau Bentwood Bookshelf from Fischel
By Fischel
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Made of bent beech and plywood. Manufactured by Fishel company in former Czechoslovakia during 1920
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Nouveau Bookcases
Materials
Beech
Nordic Style Sofa and Bookshelf Room Divider in Walnut or Oak
Located in Paris, FR
bookshelf and also a divider, perfect for an exclusive space.
Pillows easily come off.
Packed in a plywood
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Zebrawood and Chrome Bookshelf by Peter Protzmann for Herman Miller
By Peter Protzmann, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
between two frame runners of chrome-plated steel. Laminated and molded plywood, overlaid with highly
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Alvar Aalto Vintage Bookshelf, Set of 4 Shelves and Wall Mounts, 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, FI
Nice bookshelf by Alvar Aalto. Includes 4 112b shelfs and original wall mounts. Bookshelf are made
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Birch
H 47.25 in W 36.62 in D 1.97 in
A Set of 5 Huge Maple Bookshelves
Located in Pasadena, CA
Huge bookshelf made of maple plywood.
Each one is composed of 3 pieces. On the picture you
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Late 20th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Desk EB02 Birch Series by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, 1952
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic plywood Mid-Century Modern desk from the birch series designed by Cees Braakman for UMS
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Plywood
H 29.34 in W 48.43 in D 24.41 in
Wall Unit by Willem Lutjens for Gouda Den Boer, 1950s
By Lutjens De Boer, Gouda Den Boer
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Bookshelf Model 545 by Willem Lutjens for Gouda den Boer, 1953. Made of teak plywood, timeless and
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak, Plywood
Simple Oak Tall Double Bookcase / Book Shelf
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Minimal oak wood double bookshelf with adjustable shelves. Sturdy construction with detailed
Category
Vintage 1970s American Minimalist Shelves
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Bent Ply Desk by Cees Braakman, Netherlands 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in London, GB
. The desk has two drawers with bent ply liners to the left, and a bookshelf at the rear enabling the
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bentwood, Birch, Plywood, Teak
Mid-Century Walnut Set of 3, "Syrius 1050/B" from Bytomskie Fabryki Mebli, 1960s
Located in Wroclaw, PL
.
Bookshelf has pair of wood sliding doors with metal handles, glass sliding panels and 4 levels of storage
Category
Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
H 30.71 in W 16.54 in D 64.57 in
Wall unit by Willem Lutjens for Gouda den Boer, 1950s
By Lutjens De Boer, Gouda Den Boer
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Bookshelf Model 545 by Willem Lutjens for Gouda den Boer, 1953. Made of beech plywood, timeless and
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Beech
Cees Braakman ''Birch-series'' case piece Pastoe The Netherlands
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A bookshelf cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe 1953.
After worldwar II when Cees Braakman
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Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Wall Unit by Willem Lutjens for Gouda Den Boer, 1950s
By Gouda Den Boer, Lutjens De Boer
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Bookshelf Model 545 by Willem Lutjens for Gouda den Boer, 1953. Made of beech plywood and teak
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Beech
Long Pine Bookcase with Four Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
configurations. Only solid pine, no plywood or fibre board is used in building these pieces. All drawers are
Category
2010s Hungarian Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Modernist Mahogany Bookshelf with Black Wire Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A versatile shelving or display unit with long mahogany plywood shelves and a framework in black
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
MM Wall-Mounted Bookshelf Designed by Miguel Milá for Gres, 1962, Spain
By Miguel Milà
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
MM wall-mounted bookshelf designed by Miguel Milá for Gres in 1962, Spain.
Shelves attached by
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Antique 1660s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Leather, Wood, Plywood
H 52.37 in W 88.59 in D 11.42 in
Reading Horse, Modern Scandinavian Design Wooden Bookshelf, with Katrín Ólína
By Katrin Olina
Located in Halikko, Finland
celebrate reading. Small Reading Horse is a small portable Bookshelf. It is a simple construction of two
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Birch
H 13.39 in W 13 in D 7.88 in
Reading Horse by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Birch plywood
Also available: natural oak / painted black or custom colors on request
Category
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Plywood
'Book Crib' by Bruno Mathsson, Swedish Modern Books and Magazine Holder
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
Birch bookshelf named 'Book Crib' Model T-704 on laminated wooden legs by Bruno Matsson Sweden
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Birch, Plywood
H 10.63 in W 19.69 in D 10.63 in
Eames ESU First Series
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
versatile as this can be used as a bookshelf, end table, nightstand, etc.
A classic design and highly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Rosewood Bookcases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
professionally restored by our team of craftsmen. This 1960s bookshelf features a beautiful rosewood and white
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Boomerang Floating Desk Tijsseling, the Netherlands, 1960
By Cees Braakman, Tijsseling
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
on the left with 2 plywood open drawers behind. A very nice detail is the white lacquered curved
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Geraldo de Barros Wall Unit in Rosewood and Steel
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Geraldo de Barros, wall unit MF 710 bookshelf, iron, plywood veneered with white Formica and
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Hinged Bookcase in walnut w/sliding masonite panels. Glenn of CA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut hinged bookshelf with sliding/interchangeable panels.
The two sides measure 60"H x 32
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Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
Large Vintage Bookcase on Casters, circa 1950s
Located in Alhambra, CA
Custom-made slant back bookshelf on wheels. Originally built for a church in Los Angeles, CA. Solid
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
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Plywood Bookshelf For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic plywood bookshelf available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and walnut, every plywood bookshelf was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a plywood bookshelf, we have 4 options in-stock, while there are 14 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer plywood bookshelf, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each plywood bookshelf bearing Scandinavian Modern, Arts and Crafts or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made plywood bookshelf over the years, but those crafted by Disegno Mobile, Thomas Defour and Katrin Olina are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Plywood Bookshelf?
Prices for a plywood bookshelf can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $314 and can go as high as $20,000, while the average can fetch as much as $7,217.
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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