Postmodern Bookcase
Postmodern Bookcase by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso for Stilwood, Italy, 1970s
By Stilwood, Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso
Located in Antwerp, BE
bookcase or room divider. Its clean lines, open framework, and sculptural composition reflect the avant
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Formica, Wood
$5,650
H 35.44 in W 84.26 in D 13.19 in
Postmodern Modular Bookcase, Italy, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This striking black bookcase, crafted in the 1980s, embodies the bold aesthetics of the postmodern
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Postmodern Antidesign: Steel bookcases, W. Laubersheimer, for Pentagon 1980s
By Wolfgang Laubersheimer, Pentagon
Located in Renens, CH
The "Verspanntes Regal" is a Postmodern shelf designed by Wolfgang Laubersheimer for the Pentagon
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
$3,714 / item
H 94.49 in W 12.21 in D 15.75 in
Postmodern Bamboo Bookcase with Smoked Glass Shelves by Vivai del Sud, Italy
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy by Vivai del Sud, 1970s.
The bookcase features a bamboo frame and smoked glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
$7,189 / set
H 68.9 in W 61.42 in D 17.33 in
Postmodern Sculpted Green Lacquer Laminate Etagere
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Postmodern Green Sculpted Étagère fuses sculptural form and vibrant lacquer for a striking storage
Category
Vintage 1980s American Bookcases
Materials
Laminate
Vintage Postmodern Chrome & Lucite Shelf
Located in Elkton, MD
Vintage Postmodern Chrome & Lucite Shelf—a fusion of timeless elegance and modern design. Its
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Postmodern Sculpted White Stucco Etagere/Bookshelf
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Postmodern Sculpted White Stucco Etagere/Bookshelf is a unique addition to any space, blending
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass
Post Modern Curved Bookcase Etagere
Located in Pasadena, CA
Bold, sculptural, and unmistakably postmodern, this Curved Bookcase Étagère is a striking statement
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Postmodern Tessellated Stone and Pencil Reed Hutch Etagere
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage postmodern Etagere. Features a pencil reed ribbon frame with tessellated stone
Category
1990s Philippine Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Stone
$640 Sale Price
66% Off
H 76 in W 57.5 in D 19.5 in
Vintage Postmodern Chrome Diamond Shaped Etagere Shelf, c1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Just in, a beautiful chrome diamond etagere from the 70s. This piece is overall in great condition given its age. Measures approximately 69.5w x 13.75d x 76.5h. Features chrome finis...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 76.5 in W 69.5 in D 13.75 in
Postmodern Tempered Glass and Steel Etagere by Gallotti & Radice with a Shelf
By Gallotti & Radice
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s - 1980s.
This etagere / side table is made in tempered glass and features a glass shelf and steel parts.
It may show slight traces of use since it's vintage, bu...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
$622 Sale Price
20% Off
H 22.45 in W 15.75 in D 16.15 in
Italian Post Modern Travertine, Wood and Polished Stainless Steel Bookcase
Located in Weesp, NL
stunning postmodern Italian bookcase, a true statement piece that blends timeless design with superior
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Travertine, Stainless Steel
$14,379
H 80.71 in W 48.04 in D 15.36 in
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Colourful Postmodern Formica Lacquer Bent Metal Cubic Shelving Unit on Wheels
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Peter Shire
Located in PARIS, FR
A unique piece, this graphic, playful shelving unit epitomises the Italian post-modern aesthetic, lead by Ettore Sottsass. Both functional and poetic, a white cubic shelving unit see...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 55.12 in W 47.25 in D 11.03 in
Postmodern Beige Lacquer Laminate With Gold Bookcase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Organize your space with the wonderful vintage postmodern bookcase. This bookcase features a beige
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Rodney Kinsman Postmodern "Graffiti" Shelf for Bieffeplast, 1980s
By Rodney Kinsman, Bieffeplast
Located in Miami, FL
Black enameled postmodern bookcase with five shelves designed by Rodney Kinsman and manufactured by
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Minimalist Postmodern Steel Bookcase by Venosta and Zimmerman for Arflex, 1971
By Arflex, Carla Venosta
Located in Antwerp, BE
bookcase in the 1970s, it can also be used as a room divider.
The model is called 'Valiant'.
The steel
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Bookcases
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 69.3 in W 69.3 in D 14.97 in
Postmodern Chrome and Glass Etagere
Located in Freehold, NJ
This postmodern etagere features polished chrome supports with four floating glass shelves.
14.5
Category
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Postmodern Walnut Shelves, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Walnut shelves or book case made by an Italian Postmodern designer.
Breaking through the
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Olive
Postmodern Room Divider / Shelving Unit
Located in Surbiton, GB
A late 20th Century shelving unit. Composed from a cerused oak frame and removable black steel shelves. Unattributed but potentially Italian taking influence from Memphis Milano.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Postmodern Octagonal Gold and Glass Etagere
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This Postmodern Octagonal Gold and Glass Etagere is a masterpiece of contemporary design, featuring
Category
Vintage 1980s American Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Chrome and Glass Etagere - 4 Shelves
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this Postmodern Chrome Glass 4-Shelf Etagere. With its sleek chrome frame
Category
20th Century American Minimalist Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Postmodern Tubular Plastic Lucite and Glass Bookshelf
By John Mascheroni
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 1970s bookshelf unit in tubular plastic with Lucite pipping holders and 4 glass shelves 3 in the middle and one at the bottom. In the picture there is one shelf missing so we ca...
Category
20th Century Italian Space Age Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Plastic, Lucite
Postmodern Sculpted White Stucco Etagere/Bookshelf - 3 Glass Shelves
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the artistic fusion of form and function with the Postmodern Sculpted White Stucco Etagere
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass
Pair of Custom Blue and Grey Industrial Postmodern Cabinets / Display Cases
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of custom blue and silver grey industrial postmodern cabinets/ display cases. Each piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 59.25 in W 23.5 in D 16.5 in
Postmodern Burl Wood Laminate and Lucite Modular Wall Unit/Etagere/Dry Bar
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with our Postmodern Burl Wood Laminate and Lucite Modular Wall Unit/Etagere
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Lucite, Wood
H 80.5 in W 35.25 in D 17.5 in
Postmodern Edra Storage Unit Paesaggi Italiani, Sideboard, Bookcase, 1960's
By Edra
Located in Antwerp, BE
Edra Cabinet; Postmodern; Edra; Paesaggi Italiani; Bookcase; 1960's;
Postmodern Edra Paesaggi
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Sideboards
Materials
Metal
H 77.17 in W 76.97 in D 17.33 in
Elegant Pair Mastercraft Postmodern Brushed Brass Vitrines
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass postmodern plinth based brushed brass bookcases/vitrines with canted corners and frameless
Category
Late 20th Century American Vitrines
Materials
Brass
Postmodern unique Bookrack in colours of Rietveld, De stijl and Mathieu Mategot
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Unique freestanding bookcase in postmodern style in the primary colours of De Stijl, modernist
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
H 66.93 in W 18.9 in D 11.03 in
Pair of Post Modern Solid Cherry & Mahogany Small JVC Bookcase Speaker Japan
By JVC
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on this pair of 1980's postmodern JVC bookcase speakers, in perfect working condition
Category
20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Cherry, Mahogany
H 6.25 in W 4.75 in D 7 in
Pair Mastercraft Elegant Brass & Glass Canted Corner Vitrines
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass postmodern plinth based bookcases/vitrines with canted corners and frameless glass doors
Category
Vintage 1970s American Vitrines
Materials
Brass
Vintage Postmodern Double Column Bookcase Oak, Natural Finish, USA, c. 1980s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A distinctive vintage bookcase, crafted from solid oak and showcasing clean lines, natural wood
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 72 in W 47.25 in D 12.25 in
Late 20th Century Vintage Postmodern Pediment Etagere - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Boho etagere. A chic Postmodern pediment shape. A chic painted finish
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Postmodern Soundwave Rack Multipurpose Small Rack by Thomas Stender for Modulus
By Thomas Stender
Located in San Diego, CA
This very cool and unique small multipurpose sound wave CD rack, circa 1980's is molded cherry wood and black lacquered MDF, in nice condition with original label can display many sm...
Category
20th Century Malaysian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Cherry
H 13.25 in W 17.25 in D 6 in
Postmodern Tempered Glass and Steel Etagere by Gallotti & Radice with Casters
By Gallotti & Radice
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s - 1980s.
This etagere / side table is made in tempered glass and features a glass shelf, steel parts and casters.
It may show slight traces of use since it's vin...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
H 26.38 in W 15.75 in D 27.17 in
Postmodern Memphis Style Bookshelf, 1980s
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Design Period - Eighties
Measurements - Width 133 cm x Depth 52 cm x Height 144 cm
Materials - Laminated, Metal
Color - Grey, blue, purple
Light wear consistent with age and us...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Laminate
Postmodern Modular Metal Shelf, 1980s
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Design Period - Eighties
Measurements - 1 Metal Panel = Width 40 cm x Height 40 cm
Materials - Metal, Plastic
Color - Black, Red, White
Light wear consistent with age and use. So...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Black and Tan Laminate Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measures: W36, D14, H80.
Very well preserved stationary shelving bookcase in black lacquer
Category
Vintage 1980s Bookcases
Materials
Laminate
Postmodern Metal and Glass Bookshelves from Tonin Casa, Italy, 1990s
By Tonin Casa Padova
Located in Zagreb, HR
Italian postmodern bookshelves or room divider produced in the 1980s and 1990s by Tonin Casa, Italy
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 71.26 in W 34.26 in D 17.33 in
Postmodern Wall Unit by Boccato, Gigante, Zambusi for Seccose, 1980s
By Boccato Gigante Zambusi, Seccose
Located in Savona, IT
'Binetta' equipped grid produced in the 1980s by Seccose.
Designed by designers Marilena Boccato, Gian Nicola Gigante and Antonio Zambusi.
Metal mesh in black painted metal for wal...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Set of 3 Postmodern Wall Unit by Boccato, Gigante, Zambusi for Seccose, 1980s
By Boccato Gigante Zambusi, Seccose
Located in Savona, IT
3 'Binetta' equipped grids produced in the 1980s by Seccose.
Designed by designers Marilena Boccato, Gian Nicola Gigante and Antonio Zambusi.
Metal grid in white painted metal for ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 17.72 in D 5.52 in
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Postmodern Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the postmodern bookcase you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, glass and wood, every postmodern bookcase was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer postmodern bookcase, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A postmodern bookcase, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one postmodern bookcase that is appealing in its simplicity, but Boccato Gigante Zambusi, Seccose and Arflex produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Postmodern Bookcase?
Prices for a postmodern bookcase can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $561 and can go as high as $16,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,388.
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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