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Newly Refinished- Milo Baughman Walnut Credenza/Bookcase for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Bookcase Library
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian walnut, carved, three shelves and two side doors bookcase, with great details
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf Bookcase Walnut Turned Restored Shellac
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Deco Mid-Century Modern bookshelf bookcase in walnut turned and restored and shellac polished
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Walnut Bookcase

Materials

Walnut

Italian Midcentury 1940s Bookcase Walnut Veneer with Two Drawers, Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian bookcase period 1940s in walnut and walnut veneer with two drawers, wax polished. Upper
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Retro Walnut Bookcase

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Iron

Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian walnut, carved, three shelves, open bookcase, with great details and frames
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

Materials

Wood

Italian Display Column Cabinet Bookcase Hand Carved blond Walnut Wax-Polished
By Bassano's Ebanisteria
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Simply spectacular Italian display column cabinet, bookcase , diffusely hand carved with classical
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Retro Walnut Bookcase

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 20th Century Walnut Wood and Glass Doors Italian Design Bookcases, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Pair of Italian bookcases from 60s and 70s. Walnut wood furniture fitted with sliding glass doors
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1960s Italian Retro Walnut Bookcase

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian walnut, carved, three shelves, open bookcase, with great details and frames
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

Materials

Wood

Retro Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library
Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library
$1,023 Sale Price
50% Off
H 38.98 in W 47.25 in D 13.39 in
Unique Czech Mid-Century Bookcase, 1950s, Well Preserved Condition, Walnut
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech mid-century bookcase Material: Walnut and glass Original very well preserved condition.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

Materials

Wood, Ash, Glass

Morris of Glasgow Bookcase
By Morris of Glasgow
Located in London, England
Glazed bookcase by Morris of Glasgow from the Cumbrae range in walnut with brass handles. U.K circa
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1960s British Retro Walnut Bookcase

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Brass

Morris of Glasgow Bookcase
Morris of Glasgow Bookcase
$1,368
H 30.71 in W 53.55 in D 12.21 in
Antique Italian Carved Walnut Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Credenza Cupboard
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian antique walnut three shelves piece with greatly carved bobbin turned sides and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Carved Walnut Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library Etagere
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian antique walnut three shelves, open bookcase or etagere standing on four great
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

Materials

Wood

Single Mid-Century Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Listing is for a single bookcase (2 available) in walnut with black bamboo style trim. Four deep
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

Materials

Walnut

Single Mid-Century Bookcase
Single Mid-Century Bookcase
$900 / item
H 80 in W 24 in D 12.25 in
Satinwood Open Bookcase, Regency Bookcases Sheraton Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
sturdy, ready for home use right away Made in satinwood with walnut inlay Gorgeous bookcase - every
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1980s Regency Retro Walnut Bookcase

Materials

Satinwood

Rare Bookcase by Pierluigi Spadolini
By Pierluigi Spadolini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
to modern architecture and industrial design. One of his notable designs includes a modular bookcase
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

Materials

Walnut

Rare Bookcase by Pierluigi Spadolini
Rare Bookcase by Pierluigi Spadolini
$10,000
H 117.72 in W 67.33 in D 13.78 in
'Dania 3' Series Bookcases by Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of small bookcase tables with top lighting by American of Martinsville for their Dania 3
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

'Dania 3' Series Bookcases by Martinsville
'Dania 3' Series Bookcases by Martinsville
$2,200 / set
H 46.5 in W 18 in D 16 in
Leaded Glass Bookcase by White Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning standing bookcase made by White Furniture, featuring walnut wood with leaded glass doors
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Leaded Glass Bookcase by White Furniture
Leaded Glass Bookcase by White Furniture
$3,200
H 51 in W 65 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Room Dividing Bookcase
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage American made "Cado" unit in walnut. Three sections connected and held by tension rods, to
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

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Walnut

Mid-Century Room Dividing Bookcase
Mid-Century Room Dividing Bookcase
$3,500
H 87.75 in W 91.25 in D 11 in
Pair of Small Widdicomb Bookcases
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Hanover, MA
Modern Originals product sheet). I believe these are bleached walnut. Shelf height: 10.5” top. 11” bottom
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

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Brass

Pair of Small Widdicomb Bookcases
Pair of Small Widdicomb Bookcases
$1,895 / set
H 31 in W 48 in D 10 in
Victorian Breakfront Bookcase Wanut Marquetry Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning Victorian bookcase of breakfront form in walnut Features intricate inlay work, almost
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1980s Victorian Retro Walnut Bookcase

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Walnut

Small bookcase by Gio Ponti, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Small bookcase 1950s 50 cm x 30 cm x 50h cm 19,68 in x 11,81 in x 19,68 h in Style Italian
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1950s Italian Retro Walnut Bookcase

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Wood, Walnut

Small bookcase by Gio Ponti, 1950s
Small bookcase by Gio Ponti, 1950s
$5,613
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
Raphael Raffel Bookcase, France 1950's
By Maison Raphael
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Raphael bookcase in his signature Béka lacquer finish, a technique he championed that
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

Materials

Bronze

Raphael Raffel Bookcase, France 1950's
Raphael Raffel Bookcase, France 1950's
$68,000
H 45 in W 72 in D 16 in
Tall Midcentury Bookcase '1 of 3'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern bookcase with drawer storage and fold down desk/cabinet. Part of a 3 piece unit
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

Materials

Walnut

Tall Midcentury Bookcase '1 of 3'
Tall Midcentury Bookcase '1 of 3'
$1,085 Sale Price
30% Off
H 76.5 in W 30 in D 15 in
Tall Midcentury Bookcase '1 of 3'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of a 3-piece set. Mid-Century Modern design with walnut grain throughout, sculpted handles
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

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Walnut

Tall Midcentury Bookcase '1 of 3'
Tall Midcentury Bookcase '1 of 3'
$822 Sale Price
30% Off
H 72 in W 30 in D 15 in
Art Deco Beautiful Blonde Glazed Bookcase, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
sycamore veneers with accented darker walnut veneered edging and inverted plinth really sets this bookcase
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Retro Walnut Bookcase

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Glass, Walnut

Art Deco Beautiful  Blonde Glazed Bookcase, English, c1930
Art Deco Beautiful  Blonde Glazed Bookcase, English, c1930
$3,760
H 36.62 in W 65.95 in D 16.15 in
1980s 'Enetri' Bookcase & Room Divider by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA
By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Designed by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA in the 1980s, the 'Enetri' bookcase is a sleek and
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1980s Retro Walnut Bookcase

Materials

Metal

Artona by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Showcase Bookcase, Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Uccle, BE
Bookcase, showcase in walnut veneered laminate. Stiles and shelves made of layers of walnut and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Artona by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Showcase Bookcase, Maxalto
Artona by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Showcase Bookcase, Maxalto
$7,719
H 82.68 in W 61.03 in D 13.78 in
Kurt Olsen Bookcase Produced by A. Andersen & Bohm
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bookcase designed by Kurt Olsen. Produced by A. Andersen & Bohm in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Kurt Olsen Bookcase Produced by A. Andersen & Bohm
Kurt Olsen Bookcase Produced by A. Andersen & Bohm
$20,467
H 70.87 in W 82.68 in D 19.69 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bookcases With Floating Drawers- a Pair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An Edward Wormley designed bookcase for Dunbar. Both shelves have a floating drawer that hangs from
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

Materials

Walnut

Karges French Regency Louis XVI Chinoiserie Green Lacquered Lighted Bookcase
By Karges Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI Chinoiserie style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet
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1980s American Louis XVI Retro Walnut Bookcase

Materials

Brass

Pair of Danish Midcentury Bookcases in Solid Teak, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair wall-mounted bookcases in solid teak. Designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Danish Midcentury Bookcases in Solid Teak, 1960s
Pair of Danish Midcentury Bookcases in Solid Teak, 1960s
$2,000 / set
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Mogens Koch a Set of Four Bookcases for Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch four wall-mounted bookcases in walnut. Executed by Rud Rasmussen. Reverse with paper
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

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Walnut

Mogens Koch a Set of Four Bookcases for Rud. Rasmussen
Mogens Koch a Set of Four Bookcases for Rud. Rasmussen
$7,485 / set
H 19.3 in W 29.93 in D 10.83 in
Swedish Art Deco inlaid elm low bookcase by Mjölby Intarsia
By Mjölby Intarsia
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish art deco period inlaid elm low bookcase by Mjölby intarsia circa 1930. Fine quality low
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Retro Walnut Bookcase

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Birch, Elm, Walnut, Pine

Restored Vintage 1960’s Mid-Century Modern Bookcase Wall Cabinet
Located in North York, ON
Restored vintage 1960’s Mid-Century Modern bookcase wall cabinet. Featuring brass detailed accents
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

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Metal, Brass

Restored Vintage 1960’s Mid-Century Modern Bookcase Wall Cabinet
Restored Vintage 1960’s Mid-Century Modern Bookcase Wall Cabinet
$3,756 Sale Price
20% Off
H 79 in W 35 in D 18 in
Raphael Raphel Bookcase in Lacquered Wood & Glass, France 1950's
By Raphael Raffel
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional triple floating bookcase in beka lacquer with bronze accents on saint gobain glass legs.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

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Bronze

Cabinet with Bookcase by Hubert Nepozitek & Bohumil Landsman for Jitona, 1960s
By Bohumil Landsman, Jitona
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The cabinet comes with a bookcase and was designed by Bohumil Landsman and Hubert Nepožitek for
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

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Glass, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Age Art Deco Impressive Credenza Bookcase Meroni & Fossati Lissone Wax-Polished
By Meroni & Fossati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Age Art Deco 1930s impressive credenza bookcase library, Meroni & Fossati Lissone, in walnut and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Walnut Bookcase

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Walnut

Osvaldo Borsani & Arnaldo Pomodoro mod. E22 bookcase for Tecno, Italy 1957
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani, Arnaldo Pomodoro
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Tecno, Italy 1957. Luxurious version in Walnut with a bronze relief on the center cabinet by Arnaldo
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Italian Bureau Bookcase Trumeau by Guglielmo Urlich per AR-CA Milano
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury Italian Bureau Bookcase Trumeau by Guglielmo Urlich per AR-CA Milano , Guglielmo
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

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Walnut

Antique Wood Etagere Book Shelf or Bookcase Bobbin Wooden Turned Details
Located in Seattle, WA
This is an antique etagere. The Victorian era wood stand features turned detailing and five open shelves. In good condition with wear as noted in pictures and consistent with age and...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

Materials

Walnut

Pair Regency Bookcases, Satinwood Open Front Sheraton Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Absolutely stunning Regency style bookcases in satinwood with Sheraton inlay Both are offered
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1980s Regency Retro Walnut Bookcase

Materials

Satinwood

Modernist Bookshelf from Walnut Veneer
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome shelving unit dates to the 1970s and has been completely restored and repolished. In the 1930s and 1940s Hungarian furniture was known throughout Central Europe for its...
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Late 20th Century Hungarian Retro Walnut Bookcase

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Glass, Walnut

Modernist Bookshelf from Walnut Veneer
Modernist Bookshelf from Walnut Veneer
$12,000 Sale Price
33% Off
H 102.75 in W 100 in D 15 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut China Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and sculpted pulls. A well-made case piece that functions as a buffet, bookcase, or display case
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut China Cabinet
Mid-Century Modern Walnut China Cabinet
$2,500
H 66.75 in W 59.75 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Rustic Live Wege Walnut Bookshelf
Located in Elkton, MD
This bookshelf boasts a distinctive design featuring the natural beauty of live edge walnut wood
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1970s American Rustic Retro Walnut Bookcase

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Walnut

Walnut Faux Bamboo Glazed Display Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Mid 20thC Pair Walnut Chippendale Influenced Faux Bamboo Glazed Display Cabinets Excellent quality
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Mid-20th Century Retro Walnut Bookcase

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Walnut

Walnut Faux Bamboo Glazed Display Cabinet
Walnut Faux Bamboo Glazed Display Cabinet
$8,697 Sale Price
20% Off
H 80.71 in W 35.44 in D 16.93 in
1930s Italy Art Decò Bookcase in Mahogany by Permanente Mobili Cantù , Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1930s Italy, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco bookcase in walnut and mahogany wax-polished by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Walnut Bookcase

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Library in Walnut
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, library, walnut, glass, Italy, 1970s This impressive
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Library in Walnut
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Library in Walnut
$21,700
H 90.56 in W 103.94 in D 19.69 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Large Architectural Library in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Library wall-unit, walnut, Italy, 1960s Rooted in Italy’s mid-century design tradition, this
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

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Walnut

Austrian Midcentury Walnut and Brass Wall Shelf by Oswald Haerdtl
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful rare and substantial Austrian midcentury Walnut and rass wall self was designed by
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

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Brass

Austrian Midcentury Walnut and Brass Wall Shelf by Oswald Haerdtl
Austrian Midcentury Walnut and Brass Wall Shelf by Oswald Haerdtl
$2,245 Sale Price
20% Off
H 48.43 in W 20.08 in D 9.45 in
Mid Century Stained Walnut and Brass Open Campaign Bookshelf
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Stained Walnut and Brass fittings Open Campaign Bookshelf / Etagere Measures 19" in
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Retro Walnut Bookcase

Materials

Brass

Expertly Restored - Kipp Stewart Two Tone Lacquered & Walnut Bookshelf
By Glenn of California, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

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Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Walnut Shelf by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm, 1960s
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Møbelfabrik. It is made of walnut. In the upper part of the bookcase there are four shelves, in the bottom
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

Materials

Walnut

20th Century Italian Modern Freestanding Walnut Bookshelf - Vintage Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A freestanding, vintage Art Deco Italian bookshelf made of hand crafted polished Walnut, in good
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

Materials

Walnut

Studio B.B.P.R. Large Library in Walnut and Glass
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
), library, walnut, glass, brass, Italy, late 1960s. This wonderful bookcase is designed by Studio B.B.P.R
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

Materials

Brass

Studio B.B.P.R. Large Library in Walnut and Glass
Studio B.B.P.R. Large Library in Walnut and Glass
$136,000
H 118.9 in W 122.05 in D 13.78 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Book Shelf Display Cabinet Adjustable Shelf
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Wood Book Shelf Display Cabinet Adjustable Shelf Dimensions. 66
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

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Walnut

Wall Shelf with Accompanying Side Table in Walnut, Italy 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
and small cylinders of walnut wood. A playful construction with a high decorative value is the result
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

Materials

Walnut

Wall Shelf with Accompanying Side Table in Walnut, Italy 1960s
Wall Shelf with Accompanying Side Table in Walnut, Italy 1960s
$2,456 / set
H 20.08 in W 36.23 in D 14.57 in
Large Library in Walnut Veneer and Brass circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
large library in walnut veneer and brass circa 1960 dimension upper part: 95x225x18 cm dimension
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

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Brass

Large Library in Walnut Veneer and Brass circa 1960
Large Library in Walnut Veneer and Brass circa 1960
$5,262
H 69.69 in W 88.59 in D 18.9 in
Danish Walnut Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Walnut Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. This is a version of the
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Walnut Bookcase

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Walnut

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Retro Walnut Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the retro walnut bookcase you’re looking for. Each retro walnut bookcase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. There are many kinds of the retro walnut bookcase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A retro walnut bookcase is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Drexel, George Nelson and Kipp Stewart each produced at least one beautiful retro walnut bookcase that is worth considering.

How Much is a Retro Walnut Bookcase?

Prices for a retro walnut bookcase can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $325 and can go as high as $73,677, while the average can fetch as much as $2,995.

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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