How do you divide a room quickly?

To quickly divide a room, you can use a freestanding room divider. If you wish to leave the room open but visually divide it, try placing accent rugs under the furniture in different areas. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of room dividers.

What do you call a room divider?

Room dividers can also be referred to as screens or panels.

What are room dividers called?

What room dividers are called depends on their style. Large collapsible walls are partition walls, while sectioned panels with hinges are screens. Japanese-style room dividers are known as shoji blinds. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of room dividers from some of the world's top dealers.

What can be used as room dividers?

The simplest things that can be used as room dividers are room divider furnishings that stand up on their own. You can also use folding screens, pocket doors, bookcases, curtains, trellises, hanging shelves and other objects and furniture pieces as room dividers. On 1stDibs, find a variety of room dividers.

Do room dividers fall easily?

Whether room dividers fall easily depends on a few factors. Generally, the heavier the room divider is, the less likely it is to tip over. Dividers are also less likely to fall if they are properly adjusted. With an accordion-style divider, try bending the panels at a wider angle to create a more sturdy base. Some people choose to install stabilizing brackets on the floor to keep their room dividers upright. Depending on the style of your space, you may also be able to hang a divider from the ceiling or attach one end to a wall. Shop a variety of room dividers on 1stDibs.

Are room dividers a good idea?

Yes, room dividers are a good idea. The right room divider can make large spaces feel more intimate. Dividers can also make it easier for a space to serve two functions, such as a dining room and a living room. Room dividers can additionally help to ensure privacy when placed in offices, bathrooms and bedrooms. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of room dividers.

What is the cheapest way to divide a room?

Lightweight Japanese paper lattice screens known as shōji are a versatile way to define a living space and block drafts. Painted folding screens known as byōbu are also used as decorative elements, often featuring landscapes, animals, and flowering plants. Chinese folding screens were traditionally comprised of monumental hinged panels, intricately carved and decorated with panoramic landscapes or stone inlay.

What is the Carlton room divider made of?

The Carlton room divider is a Memphis-style icon made of medium-density fiberboard (MDF) and plastic laminate. A highly sculptural piece, it features a bookcase, drawers and shelves painted in lovely muted primary colors. Shop Carlton room dividers from top sellers on 1stDibs.

What can I use instead of a room divider?

There are many things that you can use instead of a room divider. If you want to be able to open up the room or quickly create more privacy, curtains suspended from the ceiling can be a good choice. Folding screens are another option that give you the flexibility to change your room easily. For a more permanent solution, you can divide the room with case goods like bookcases. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of furniture from some of the world's top dealers.

What are those paper room dividers called?

Paper room dividers are often called decorative screens or merely room dividers depending on the design. The earliest examples of folding screens are said to have originated in China and go back at least as far as the Han dynasty. Screens of the era were heavy structures made of wood and had hinges of cloth or leather. They were adorned with elaborate landscape paintings that were typically created on silk or paper canvases and applied directly to the screen’s panels afterward. Just as they had been in the 20th century and today, the folding screens then were recognized for both their practical and purely decorative properties. Japanese room-divider screens were also decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of room dividers and decorative screens.

What are those Chinese room dividers called?

Chinese room dividers are also called pingfengs. The term pingfeng in traditional Chinese literally means “wind blocker” or “wind wall.” Some people also refer to these room dividers as folding screens because they consist of hinged panels that allow them to fold up when not in use. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of folding screens from some of the world's top dealers.

How do I keep my room dividers from falling down

For standing room dividers, make sure you set them up in an accordion or or zig zag fold pattern to keep them from falling down.

Can you use curtains as a room divider?

Yes, you can use curtains as a room divider. To do so, you will need to mount hanging hardware on the ceiling. One of the biggest benefits of using curtains to divide rooms is that they are easy to maneuver when you want to open up a space or close off an area. Shop a range of curtains on 1stDibs.

Can you attach a room divider to the wall?

Yes, you can attach a room divider to a wall using nails or adhesive. However, making holes or using strong chemical glues may damage some room divider materials. If you do choose to anchor a divider, use care when removing it in the future. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of room dividers.

Who did Ettore Sottsass design the Carlton room divider for?

Ettore Sottsass did not design the Carlton room divider for a specific patron or client. He created the piece while working with the Memphis Group, an art collective that held joint shows from 1981 to 1987. Find a selection of Ettore Sottsass furniture on 1stDibs.

Room Divider Bookshelf

California Case Study Furniture

Bookshelf Sofa

Mid Century Wall Divider

Bookshelf Denmark

Teak Bookshelf

Drop Down Desk

Kurt Ostervig Bookcase

Midcentury Bookshelf

Danish Walnut Stand Alone Wall Unit / Room Divider / Bookshelf

Price Upon Request

H 80 in W 37 in D 16.75 in

Danish Walnut Stand Alone Wall Unit / Room Divider / Bookshelf

By HG Furniture

Located in Kensington, MD

Danish Walnut Stand Alone Wall Unit / Room Divider / Bookshelf Additional information: Material: Walnut Featured at DC Gorgeous honey-toned walnut that would certainly play wel...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Evans Clark for Glenn of California Mid Century Walnut Room Divider Bookshelf

$10,395

H 60.25 in W 64 in D 8 in

Evans Clark for Glenn of California Mid Century Walnut Room Divider Bookshelf

By Evans Clark, Glenn of California

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Evans Clark for Glenn of California Mid Century Walnut Room Divider Bookshelf The closed room divider measures: 32 wide x 16 deep x 60.25 inches high The opened room divider measure...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Folding Room Divider / Book Shelf by Evans Clark for Glenn of California

$8,500

H 60.5 in W 64 in D 8 in

Folding Room Divider / Book Shelf by Evans Clark for Glenn of California

By Glenn of California

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare folding room divider / bookshelf with sliding panels. Designed by Evans Clark for Glenn of California.

Category

Vintage 1950s Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Freestanding Wall Unit – Wooden Room Divider, Rich Finish, USA, c. 1960s

$4,077

H 71 in W 52.5 in D 17 in

Freestanding Wall Unit – Wooden Room Divider, Rich Finish, USA, c. 1960s

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

This piece blends elegance with utility—ideal as a room divider, bookshelf, or display cabinet in a living room, office, or studio.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Paul McCobb Calvin Irwin Collection Shelf Bookshelf Room Divider

$3,920Sale Price|20% Off

H 76 in W 59.5 in D 19 in

Mid Century Paul McCobb Calvin Irwin Collection Shelf Bookshelf Room Divider

By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture

Located in New York, NY

Rare Mid Century sideboard, shelf unit, room divider, designed by Paul McCobb as part of the sought after Irwin Collection series for Calvin, circa 1950’s. This example features ble...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

1950s Italian Teak and Black-Lacquered Room Divider with Diamond-Patterned Doors

$3,050

H 66.93 in W 39.38 in D 13.78 in

1950s Italian Teak and Black-Lacquered Room Divider with Diamond-Patterned Doors

By Gianfranco Frattini, Osvaldo Borsani, Gio Ponti

Located in Dronten, NL

The freestanding construction allows it to function beautifully as a room divider, wall unit, or open bookshelf, adding both architectural structure and warmth to any interior.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Cover Curtain, a Room Separator/Bookshelf, 4 Lines+18 Rulers by Vantot

$910 / set

H 1.11 in W 13.78 in D 0.08 in

Cover Curtain, a Room Separator/Bookshelf, 4 Lines+18 Rulers by Vantot

By Vantot

Located in Breda, Noord-Brabant

Cover curtain, a spatial room divider meets a bookshelf. Showcasing your favorite book covers as a rhythmic mood board in space.

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Bookshelf by Pieter De Bruyne, 1957

$2,715

H 60.63 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in

Bookshelf by Pieter De Bruyne, 1957

By Pieter De Bruyne

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This bookshelf and room divider was designed by Pieter De Bruyne in 1957.

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Ash

1950's MCM John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” Pyramidal Bookshelf in Walnut

$3,500

H 42.25 in W 54.38 in D 18.63 in

1950's MCM John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” Pyramidal Bookshelf in Walnut

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in St. Louis, MO

Mid-Century Modern freestanding sculptural pyramid form bookshelf or room divider designed by John Van Koert for Drexel and manufactured in 1956.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

“MF 710” Modular Bookshelf in Hardwood & Metal, Geraldo de Barros, Brazil, 1956

$33,000

H 79.14 in W 61.03 in D 16.07 in

“MF 710” Modular Bookshelf in Hardwood & Metal, Geraldo de Barros, Brazil, 1956

By Geraldo de Barros

Located in New York, NY

The modular composition balances open and closed volumes, allowing the piece to function equally as a bookshelf, room divider, or architectural storage element placed freely within a...

Category

Vintage 1950s South American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vista Book Shelf by Madheke

$8,686

H 118.12 in W 67.72 in D 18.23 in

Vista Book Shelf by Madheke

Located in Gurugram, IN

The interplay of light, shadow, and geometry gives it a commanding presence, whether used as a bookshelf, room divider, or statement feature. With a clear balance of material and fo...

Category

2010s Indian Other Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Multi-Functional Sofa with Walnut Frame and Built-In Storage

$33,880 / item

H 29.77 in W 102.37 in D 41.34 in

Multi-Functional Sofa with Walnut Frame and Built-In Storage

By Wewood

Located in New York, NY

Crafted from premium materials, this sofa offers both comfort and functionality with its surrounding wooden frame doubling as a bookshelf or room divider, showcasing exquisite crafts...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Multi-Functional Sofa with Oak Frame and Built-In Storage

$23,958 / item

H 29.77 in W 102.37 in D 41.34 in

Multi-Functional Sofa with Oak Frame and Built-In Storage

Located in New York, NY

Crafted from premium materials, this sofa offers both comfort and functionality with its surrounding wooden frame doubling as a bookshelf or room divider, showcasing exquisite crafts...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Copacabana natural oak and travertine open bookcase with brass details by Duistt

$18,965 / item

H 85.04 in W 51.19 in D 15.75 in

Copacabana natural oak and travertine open bookcase with brass details by Duistt

By Duistt

Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT

One-side open bookshelf in natural oak, travertine & brushed brass details The Copacabana Open Bookcase is a sculptural contemporary storage piece designed to function both as a...

Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Travertine, Brass

File Rack PJ-050205 by Pierre Jeanneret, India, 1950s

$18,750

H 27.96 in W 35.83 in D 14.97 in

File Rack PJ-050205 by Pierre Jeanneret, India, 1950s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Antwerp, BE

It’s a true collector's item that can be used as a bookshelf, sideboard or even as a room divider. The file rack is in excellent original condition and shows a rare mark “D.I.H.-074”...

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Wood

File Rack PJ-050202 by Pierre Jeanneret, India, 1950s

$21,250

H 27.96 in W 48.04 in D 14.97 in

File Rack PJ-050202 by Pierre Jeanneret, India, 1950s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Antwerp, BE

It’s a true collector's item that can be used as a bookshelf, sideboard or even as a room divider. The file rack is in excellent original condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Wood

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Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf Room Divider with Storage

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H 60 in W 18 in D 48 in

Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf Room Divider with Storage

Located in New Hyde Park, NY

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern walnut bookshelf and room divider with lower tambour door for album storage.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Midcentury Room Divider Bookshelf

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H 67.5 in W 65 in L 67.5 in

Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Midcentury Room Divider Bookshelf

By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Milo Baughman for Glenn of California midcentury room divider bookshelf The room divider is 65" wide x 17.5" deep x 67.5" tall; the cabinet without the shelf is 28" tall.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

1970's Australian Teak Room Divider / Bookshelf

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H 77.96 in W 60.24 in D 14.97 in

1970's Australian Teak Room Divider / Bookshelf

Located in LYON, FR

Early 1970's Bookshelf / Room Divider apparently built by an architect for their own house.

Category

Vintage 1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Teak

Freestanding Two-Piece Walnut Room Divider Bookshelf

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H 78.25 in W 57.25 in L 78.25 in

Freestanding Two-Piece Walnut Room Divider Bookshelf

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Gorgeous Scandinavian modern open two-piece walnut wall unit room divider. Stands on its own and is finished on both sides, so it can act as a room divider. Configure the cabinets ho...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Room Divider Bookshelf Credenza American Martinsville Dania

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H 60 in W 60 in D 25 in

Mid-Century Modern Room Divider Bookshelf Credenza American Martinsville Dania

By American of Martinsville

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual room divider which offers bookshelf, 2 drawers for utensils and sliding doors in the bottom for storage that opens on both front and back.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Room Divider Bookshelf Credenza American Martinsville Dania

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H 60 in W 50 in L 60 in

Mid-Century Modern Room Divider Bookshelf Credenza American Martinsville Dania

By American of Martinsville

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual room divider which offers bookshelf, 2 drawers for utensils and sliding doors in the bottom for storage that opens on both front and back.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Kurt Ostervig Danish Freestanding Teak Bookshelf Wall Unit, circa 1960

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H 70.87 in W 41.34 in L 70.87 in

Kurt Ostervig Danish Freestanding Teak Bookshelf Wall Unit, circa 1960

By Kurt Østervig

Located in Breda, Netherlands

This Danish Mid-Century Modern freestanding room divider/bookshelf is a top -quality unit. Design by Kurt Ostervig.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Room Divider Cabinet Bookshelf, Asian Modern

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H 75 in W 48 in D 12 in

Rosewood Room Divider Cabinet Bookshelf, Asian Modern

By Baker Far East Collection, James Mont, Heritage-Henredon

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Gorgeous Asian modern chinoiserie open two-piece solid rosewood wall unit room divider. Stands on its own and is finished on both sides, so it can act as a room divider.

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Evans Clark Room Divider or Bookshelf for Glenn of California

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H 60.5 in W 64.5 in L 60.5 in

Evans Clark Room Divider or Bookshelf for Glenn of California

By Evans Clark

Located in San Francisco, CA

Evans Clark room divider or bookshelf made from walnut with sliding dividers for Glenn of California.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Walnut

Leather Books Library Bookcase or Bookshelf Motif Screen-Room Divider

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H 60 in W 82 in D 1 in

Leather Books Library Bookcase or Bookshelf Motif Screen-Room Divider

By Maitland Smith

Located in Southampton, NJ

A library style books on shelf room divider having real leather book motif throughout. The perfect addition of subtle color tones and class added to your space for dividing or as a p...

Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Orange Sofa Bookshelf Room Divider

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H 29.93 in W 102.37 in D 41.34 in

Orange Sofa Bookshelf Room Divider

Located in Paris, FR

A stunning beautiful comfortable sofa with surrounding wooden frame in solid wood. A sofa, a bookshelf and also a divider, perfect for an exclusive space. Pillows easily come off. ...

Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Kurt Østervig Teak Free Standing Bookshelf or Room Divider, 1960's Denmark

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H 68.12 in W 41.34 in D 13.78 in

Kurt Østervig Teak Free Standing Bookshelf or Room Divider, 1960's Denmark

By Kurt Østervig

Located in The Hague, NL

Scandinavian modern period free standing bookshelf or room divider designed by Kurt Østervig for K.P.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Design Sofa and Bookshelf Room Divider

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H 29.93 in W 102.37 in D 41.34 in

Design Sofa and Bookshelf Room Divider

Located in Paris, FR

A stunning beautiful comfortable sofa with surrounding wooden frame in solid wood. A sofa, a bookshelf and also a divider, perfect for an exclusive space. Pillows easily come off. ...

Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Designer's Leather Sofa Bookshelf Room Divider

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H 29.93 in W 102.37 in D 41.34 in

Designer's Leather Sofa Bookshelf Room Divider

Located in Paris, FR

A stunning beautiful comfortable sofa with surrounding wooden frame in solid wood. A sofa, a bookshelf and also a divider, perfect for an exclusive space. Solid and best quality in w...

Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Blue Sofa and Bookshelf Room Divider

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H 29.93 in W 102.37 in D 41.34 in

Blue Sofa and Bookshelf Room Divider

Located in Paris, FR

Designer's great comfortable sofa with surrounding wooden frame in solid highest quality wood. A sofa, a bookshelf and also a divider, perfect for an exclusive spac, specialized in d...

Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Birch Bookshelf Wall Unit or Room Divider, 1950s

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H 75.38 in W 54.13 in D 14.13 in

Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Birch Bookshelf Wall Unit or Room Divider, 1950s

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern solid birch bookcase wall unit, etagere, or room divider By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Measur...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Birch

Art Deco Bookshelf, Bar or Room Divider Walnut

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H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 14.57 in

Art Deco Bookshelf, Bar or Room Divider Walnut

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

Art Deco bookshelf, bar or room divider walnut can be placed in the middle for the room as it is all-over veneered.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Walnut

1970's Asymmetrical French Bookshelf Room Divider Unit

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H 76 in W 55 in D 14.57 in

1970's Asymmetrical French Bookshelf Room Divider Unit

Located in Culver City, CA

Designed in the 1970's in France, this shelving unit is absolutely stunning! With clean bold lines, and sleek arches where the legs meet the top of the piece. Both elegant and modern...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Rare Edward Wormley For Dunbar Bookshelf Or Room Divider

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H 58.25 in W 70.25 in D 12.25 in

Rare Edward Wormley For Dunbar Bookshelf Or Room Divider

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous walnut bookshelf or room divider by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Kurt Ostervig Danish Teak Adjustable Bookshelf and Room Divider

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H 71 in W 41 in D 17 in

Kurt Ostervig Danish Teak Adjustable Bookshelf and Room Divider

By Kurt Østervig

Located in Denton, TX

Modular and adjustable Danish modern teak wood bookshelf or room divider with brass support structure.

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Sofa and Bookshelf Room Divider in Walnut or Oak

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H 29.93 in W 102.37 in D 41.34 in

Sofa and Bookshelf Room Divider in Walnut or Oak

Located in Paris, FR

A stunning beautiful comfortable sofa with surrounding wooden frame in solid wood. A sofa, a bookshelf and also a divider, perfect for an exclusive space. Pillows easily come off. ...

Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Antique Library Bookshelf, Pitch Pine, Double-Sided Bookcase, Room Divider

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H 77.17 in W 72.05 in D 32.68 in

Antique Library Bookshelf, Pitch Pine, Double-Sided Bookcase, Room Divider

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A tall room divider dating to the early 20th century, circa 1910.

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Paul McCobb Walnut Bookshelf Wall Unit or Room Divider, 1960s

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H 78.13 in W 59.88 in D 15 in

Paul McCobb Walnut Bookshelf Wall Unit or Room Divider, 1960s

By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern bookcase wall unit or room divider By Paul McCobb for Lane "Delineator" Collection USA, 1960s Walnut, with original aluminum hardwa...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Nordic Style Sofa and Bookshelf Room Divider in Walnut or Oak

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H 29.93 in W 102.37 in L 29.93 in

Nordic Style Sofa and Bookshelf Room Divider in Walnut or Oak

Located in Paris, FR

A stunning beautiful comfortable sofa with surrounding wooden frame in solid wood. A sofa, a bookshelf and also a divider, perfect for an exclusive space. Pillows easily come off. ...

Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Nordic Style Sofa and Bookshelf Room Divider in Walnut or Oak

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H 29.93 in W 102.37 in D 41.34 in

Nordic Style Sofa and Bookshelf Room Divider in Walnut or Oak

By Wewood

Located in Paris, FR

A stunning beautiful comfortable sofa with surrounding wooden frame in solid wood. a sofa, a bookshelf and also a divider, perfect for an exclusive space. Pillows easily come off. ...

Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookshelf Room Divider Shelving Unit

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H 68.75 in W 48 in D 11.75 in

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookshelf Room Divider Shelving Unit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed to function as both a bookshelf and a room divider, it offers open display space alongside concealed storage behind sliding doors.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Birch, Teak

Rare Evans Clark Room Divider or Bookshelf for Glenn of California

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H 60 in W 32 in D 16 in

Rare Evans Clark Room Divider or Bookshelf for Glenn of California

By Glenn of California, Evans Clark

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Evans Clark. Manufacturer: Glenn of California. Period/style: Mid-Century Modern. Country: United States. Date: 1950s. Dimensions: 60″ H x 32″ L x 16″ W. Materials:...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wall Shelving Unit Bookshelf Drop Down Desk Room Divider

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H 68.5 in W 97 in D 16 in

Mid-Century Modern Wall Shelving Unit Bookshelf Drop Down Desk Room Divider

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a wonderful walnut wood bookcase wall unit, with several compartments, cabinet, drawers, drop down desk, magazine rack and shelfs circa the 1960s. In good v...

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookshelf Room Divider W Drop Down Desk, 1950s

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H 66.5 in W 60 in D 16 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookshelf Room Divider W Drop Down Desk, 1950s

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a gorgeous, etagere bookcase, made of walnut, with a drop down desk, circa the 1950s. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 60" W x 16" D x 66.5" H.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookshelf Room Divider with Drop Down Desk, 1950s

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H 66.5 in W 60 in D 16 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookshelf Room Divider with Drop Down Desk, 1950s

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a gorgeous, étagère bookcase, made of walnut, with a drop down desk, circa the 1950s. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 60" W x 16" D x 66.5" H.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Room Divider or Bookshelf by J.B. Van Sciver

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H 70.25 in W 60 in D 16 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Room Divider or Bookshelf by J.B. Van Sciver

By J.B. Van Sciver Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Van Sciver, this striking Mid-Century Modern room divider showcases the refined elegance of American walnut.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Pyramidal Bookshelf / Room Divider by John Van Koert for Drexel, USA, c. 1950's

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H 42.5 in W 54 in D 19 in

Pyramidal Bookshelf / Room Divider by John Van Koert for Drexel, USA, c. 1950's

By John Van Koert

Located in Deland, FL

With it's audacious pyramidal shape, superb old-growth woodgrains and versatility ( able to function as a stand-alone wall unit, book shelf, display or room-divider) this sculptural ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Rare Evans Clark Modernist Room Divider / Book Shelf

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H 60.5 in W 64 in D 8 in

Rare Evans Clark Modernist Room Divider / Book Shelf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 1940's / Early 1950's room divider and/or bookshelf by Evans Clark for Glenn Of California.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Bookcases

Poul Cadovius 'abstracta' wall unit / room divider - 1960s

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H 67.72 in W 33.08 in D 16.93 in

Poul Cadovius 'abstracta' wall unit / room divider - 1960s

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Poul Cadovius 'abstracta' wall unit / room divider - 1960s Shelf - Decoration - Bookshelf Measures : 84x43cm H:172cm Materials: glass & chrome-plated steel Chrome pitted in some pl...

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20th Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Rare Vintage Bookshelf by Greta M. Grossman

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H 38.5 in W 41.5 in D 12.25 in

Rare Vintage Bookshelf by Greta M. Grossman

By Glenn of California, Greta Magnusson Grossman

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This rare vintage bookshelf / room divider was designed by Greta M. Grossman for Glenn of California.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Iron

Muriel Coleman Pacifica Bookshelf for California Contemporary Inc. circa 1950

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H 60.25 in W 71 in D 13.25 in

Muriel Coleman Pacifica Bookshelf for California Contemporary Inc. circa 1950

By Muriel Coleman

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Muriel Coleman Pacifica Bookshelf / Room Divider for California Contemporary Inc. circa 1950.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Wall unit

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H 70.25 in W 33.5 in D 16.5 in

Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Wall unit

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This finished back wall unit works as a stand alone room divider and offers a bookshelf top with a spacious cabinet for storage.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Kurt Ostervig Danish Teak Roomdivider Wall Unit, circa 1960

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H 70.87 in W 41.34 in L 70.87 in

Kurt Ostervig Danish Teak Roomdivider Wall Unit, circa 1960

By Kurt Østervig

Located in Breda, Netherlands

This Danish Mid-Century Modern freestanding room divider or bookshelf is a top -quality unit.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Danish Rosewood Room Divider Bookshelf

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H 72 in W 45.75 in D 12 in

Danish Rosewood Room Divider Bookshelf

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant geometric rosewood shelving unit, beautiful as it is for a room divider, or functional for displaying books and objects of art.

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookshelf Room Divider

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H 70.25 in W 60 in D 16 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookshelf Room Divider

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stylish modern room divider features rich walnut finish, sculpted handles, and unique open display shelves. Tapered legs with brass sabots add to the Mid-Century Modern charm of...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookshelf Room Divider

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H 70 in W 60 in D 16 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookshelf Room Divider

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Finished back makes this impressive piece an ideal room divider or wall unit, offering creative display and storage space for home or office.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Artisan Bookshelf, Asymmetrical Room Divider Unit in Wood, 1950s

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H 76.78 in W 76.78 in D 13 in

Artisan Bookshelf, Asymmetrical Room Divider Unit in Wood, 1950s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rustic; Asymmetrical; Bookshelf; Room Divider Unit; Artisan; Wood; 1950s; A Mid-Century Modern artisan bookshelf, made of solid wood and exceptionally well crafted.

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

20th C. Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase Etagere Bookshelf Room Divider

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H 84 in W 48 in D 16 in

20th C. Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase Etagere Bookshelf Room Divider

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th century large scale mission style oak bookcase or etagere. Iconic open design with 5 shelves allowing for a plethora of storage. Measures: 84".

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Late 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Swedish Mid-Century Modern 1960’s Sloping Teak Bookshelf Room Divider Cabinet

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H 65 in W 16 in D 46 in

Swedish Mid-Century Modern 1960’s Sloping Teak Bookshelf Room Divider Cabinet

Located in Seattle, WA

Swedish 1960’s sloping teak bookshelf with finished back 3 x shelves, floating 4 drawers, pull-out writing desk. Overall dimensions: 45.5 W 16 D 65 H Cabinet dimensions: 27....

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Kurt Ostervig Povl Dinesen Danish Teak Adjustable Bookshelves Room Divider

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H 71 in W 41 in D 10 in

Kurt Ostervig Povl Dinesen Danish Teak Adjustable Bookshelves Room Divider

By Kurt Østervig, Povl Dinesen

Located in Ferndale, MI

Modular and adjustable Danish teak wood free standing bookshelf or room divider. Designed by Kurt Ostervig crafted by Povl Dinesen.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Kurt Ostervig Povl Dinesen Danish Teak Adjustable Bookshelf with Display Shelf

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H 71 in W 41 in D 10 in

Kurt Ostervig Povl Dinesen Danish Teak Adjustable Bookshelf with Display Shelf

By Kurt Østervig, Povl Dinesen

Located in Ferndale, MI

Modular and adjustable Danish teak wood bookshelf or room divider. Designed by Kurt Ostervig crafted by Povl Dinesen.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Willy Guhl Modular Concrete Bookcase, 1960s

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H 50.79 in W 12.6 in D 17.72 in

Willy Guhl Modular Concrete Bookcase, 1960s

By Willy Guhl

Located in Balen, BE

As a set of 16 cubes it can also serve both as a bookshelf and room divider. Each element measures (HxWxD): 32x32x45cm

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Concrete, Other

Willy Guhl Modular Concrete Bookcase, 1960s

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H 50.79 in W 12.6 in D 17.72 in

Willy Guhl Modular Concrete Bookcase, 1960s

By Willy Guhl

Located in Balen, BE

As a set of 16 cubes it can also serve both as a bookshelf and room divider. Each element measures (HxWxD): 32x32x45cm

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Concrete, Other

Danish Modern Teak Freestanding Room Divider Bookshelf

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H 67.5 in W 72 in D 18 in

Danish Modern Teak Freestanding Room Divider Bookshelf

Located in Long Beach, CA

Danish modern teak freestanding room divider bookshelf. Very nice original condition.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Bookcases

Materials

Teak

A Large Lightly Cerused Room Divider/Bookshelf by Michael Taylor

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H 27.5 in W 81 in D 10 in

A Large Lightly Cerused Room Divider/Bookshelf by Michael Taylor

Located in Pasadena, CA

A large two sided room room divider/bookshelf with three lightly cerused wood tiers and framed caning sides by Michael Taylor of San Francisco

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Vintage 1960s American Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Cane

Room divider/bookshelf by case study architect Whitney Smith

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H 63 in W 120 in D 13.5 in

Room divider/bookshelf by case study architect Whitney Smith

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Grand scale book shelf/room divider made of solid oak and birch by California architect Whitney Smith. Unit is of slat construction with doweled support, made for the Friend Paper Co...

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Vintage 1960s American Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Birch

Walnut Bookshelf Room Divider

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H 70 in W 59.75 in D 15 in

Walnut Bookshelf Room Divider

Located in Pasadena, CA

Made of walnut wood, this bookshelf has eight shelves (nine including the top), two pull out drawers, one drop leaf and a two door cupboard equipped with two built in shelves. A lot ...

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Vintage 1960s American Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Solid Teak Danish Bookshelf / Room Divider

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H 68 in W 68 in D 12 in

Solid Teak Danish Bookshelf / Room Divider

Located in Pasadena, CA

Very graphical bookshelf which can be a room divider as well. Note the finish of the joins.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Solid Jacaranda Bookshelf Wall Unit Room Divider

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H 62 in W 62 in D 12 in

Solid Jacaranda Bookshelf Wall Unit Room Divider

Located in New York, NY

This is a gorgeously constructed, solid jacaranda, Brasilian wall unit with five doors, open shelving finished back and the utmost in stylish classical design. Perfect as a room div...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Jacaranda

Walnut Secretary Bookshelf

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H 70 in W 60 in D 16 in

Walnut Secretary Bookshelf

Located in Pasadena, CA

Simple lines secretary, bookshelf, room divider with 2 doors and 2 drawers made of walnut with black metal handles.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Bookshelf by Ico Parisi

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H 122.05 in W 118.12 in D 23.63 in

Bookshelf by Ico Parisi

By Ico Parisi

Located in Brussels, BE

Beautiful bookshelf / room divider by Ico Parisi. Rosewood structure with brass fixings.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Drexel Mid-Century Modern Pyramid Floating Bookcase

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H 41.88 in W 54.38 in D 18.75 in

Edward Wormley for Drexel Mid-Century Modern Pyramid Floating Bookcase

By Drexel, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

A versatile floating piece ideal as a bookshelf or room divider.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

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Located in Westwood, NJ

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$2,301 / set

H 74.61 in W 29.53 in D 11.42 in

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By ISA Bergamo

Located in Varese, Lombardia

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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$14,000Sale Price|60% Off

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By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Lafayette, IN

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$5,666

H 118.12 in W 28.75 in D 30.71 in

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By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

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Modular wall unit or room divider designed by Jos De Mey for Van den Berghe-Pauvers, Ghent Belgium. 1958. Four black metal mounted on oblique, four tapering legs, brass stretchers ad...

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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s

$29,000

H 31 in W 90 in D 33 in

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in High Point, NC

A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Canvas, Velvet, Walnut

Contemporary Room Divider Shelving "30/30 L" in Oak by Casey Lurie Studio

$9,300 / item

H 75 in W 75 in D 12 in

Contemporary Room Divider Shelving "30/30 L" in Oak by Casey Lurie Studio

By Casey Lurie

Located in Chicago, IL

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

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$4,550Sale Price|30% Off

H 71 in W 70 in D 20 in

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By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Culver City, CA

Step into the mid-century magic with this Hans Wegner-designed wall unit from Ry Mobler, a true vintage gem born on April 28, 1958 (it's birthday is stamped on the back of the piece)...

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$5,900

H 95.5 in W 65.5 in D 21 in

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By George Nelson

Located in Detroit, MI

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal room divider bookshelf for your home. A room divider bookshelf — often made from wood, walnut and oak — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a room divider bookshelf, we have 23 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the room divider bookshelf you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A room divider bookshelf is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made room divider bookshelf over the years, but those crafted by Evans Clark, Glenn of California and American of Martinsville are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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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.

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