$6,281Sale Price / set|25% Off
Grete Jalk Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Design Teak Bookcases, 1950s
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design teak bookcases set designed by Grete Jalk and produced by P.
Teak
Scandinavian Bookcase by Nils Nisse Strinning, Teak & Metal, 1960
By Kajsa Strinning 1, Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Brescia, IT
Iron frame with adjustable teak shelves and lower magazine rack. 1960s freestanding bookcase. Freestanding bookcase from the 1960s that can be traced back to the Hylla type, a modul...
Iron
Tall Scandinavian Modern Teak Bookcase
Located in Trenton, NJ
A refined expression of Scandinavian Modern design, this teak bookcase reflects the enduring principles of simplicity, utility, and understated craftsmanship.
Teak
Nordic Scandinavian Style Stripes Bookcase from the 1960s
Located in Padova, IT
Nordic-Scandinavian-style stripes bookcase from the 1960s.
Metal
Bookcase in Teak of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Get a piece of Danish design history with this beautiful teak bookcase from the 1960s. This bookcase represents the timeless elegance and functionality that characterizes Danish fur...
Teak
$4,187Sale Price|20% Off
Poul Hundevad Scandinavian Dark Wood Bookcase for Hundevad Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Poul Hundevad, Hundevad & Co.
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design darkwood bookcase designed by Poul Hundevad and produced by Hundevad Møbelfabrik in the 1960s, variable height position of shelves, Denmark 196...
Wood
Vintage danish Rio rosewood bookcase designed by IB Kofod Larsen in the 60s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Vintage danish Rio rosewood bookcase designed by IB Kofod Larsen in the 60s. A bookcase and storage unit in Rio rosewood, designed by Ib Kofod Larsen (1921–2003) in the 1960s for Få...
Wood, Palisander, Rosewood
Vintage danish Rio rosewood bookcase designed by IB Kofod Larsen in the 60s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Vintage danish Rio rosewood bookcase designed by IB Kofod Larsen in the 60s. A bookcase and storage unit in Rio rosewood, designed by Ib Kofod Larsen (1921–2003) in the 1960s for Få...
Wood, Palisander, Rosewood
Gunni Omann Dark Wood Scandinavian bookcase for Jun Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, Gunni Omann
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design rosewood bookcase designed by Gunni Omann and produced by Omann Jun Møbelfabrik in the 1960s, six seven shelves adjustable in height as desired,...
Wood
$3,908Sale Price|20% Off
Gunni Omann Scandinavian Dark Wood bookcase for Jun Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, Gunni Omann
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design rosewood bookcase designed by Gunni Omann and produced by Omann Jun Møbelfabrik in the 1960s, six shelves adjustable in height as desired, produ...
Wood
$1,954Sale Price|20% Off
Bookcase in the Style of Cassina, Made in Beech Wood Designed by Enrico Tonucci
By Enrico Tonucci
Located in Roma, IT
A rare bookcase in solid beech wood designed by Enrico Tonucci for his brand "Il Triangolo".
Beech
$3,239Sale Price|20% Off
Teak and brass sideboard with bookcase, 1963, by Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Dansk
Located in LYON, FR
Maison Lecan presents a teak and brass sideboard with bookcase, designed in 1963 by Danish designer Peter Løvig Nielsen (1915–1989) and produced by Dansk Designs.
Teak
Model "Pala" Modular Bookcase, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko, 1960s
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model "Pala" modular bookcase, design Ilmari Tapiovaara, manufactured by Asko, 1960s. Teak. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. Yrjö Ilmari Tapiovaara was o...
Teak
Ejvind Johansson bookcase in rosewood Ivan Gern Denmark 1960
By Ejvind A. Johansson, Ivan Gern Møbelfabrik
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Its open shelving offers both practical storage and a light architectural feel, making it ideal for books, objects or display pieces. A timeless Scandinavian design with exceptional...
Santos Rosewood
Very Rare Freestanding Bookcase by Poul Nørreklit, 1960s
By Poul Nørreklit
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This very rare freestanding bookcase, designed by Poul Nørreklit and produced by Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik in Denmark during the 1960s, is a sophisticated example of Scandinavian mod...
Steel
Macassar and Zebrano Bookcase by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1934
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The dimensions measure 235 cm in width, 30 cm in depth, and 75 cm in height (92.5 x 11.8 x 29.5 inches), making it a rare and elegant storage solution reflective of early functionali...
Macassar, Zebra Wood
Bookcase, Module 1112, by Montana in Dark Grey
By Montana
Located in Lejre, DK
This Montana bookcase, model 1112, in dark gray exudes both elegance and functionality. With four large shelves, it offers ample space for storing books, decorations and other items....
Wood
$1,088Sale Price|35% Off
1959 Teak Bookcase by Bertil Fridhagen
By Bertil Fridhagen, Bodafors
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A Scandinavian modern bookcase designed by Bertil Fridhagen in 1959.
Teak
Set of Swedish Grace Bookcases in Elm & Birchwood with Fluted Feet, 1930s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Odense, DK
Their restrained architectural form is elevated by beautifully figured grain and distinctive fluted feet, lending a subtle decorative accent while maintaining the clean, functional a...
Birch, Elm
Magazine table Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
This rare Bruno Mathsson magazine table for Firma Karl Mathsson in Värnamo is a thoughtful expression of Swedish design and Scandinavian vintage design at its most architectural. Des...
Birch
Danish teak bookcase/closed shelving unit by Børge Mogensen/Karl Andersson 1960.
By Børge Mogensen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Elegant Scandinavian high sideboard. Two large sliding doors open to reveal eight shelves. The original plinth base (which is available) has been replaced by a more contemporary, air...
Teak
Ilmari Tapiovaara 'Palan' Bookshelf for Asko, Finnish Design, 1957
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Diest, BE
This monumental bookshelf "Pala" or "Palan" is by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914-1999) for Asko, Finland 1950's. Expositions: The exhibition of industrial form, Helsinki ...
Wood, Teak
"String" bookcase by Nisse Strinning, 1950s
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Brescia, IT
Bookcase model "String" made of teak and lacquered metal with suspended cabinet with sliding doors and adjustable shelves. String Design AB, Sweden 1950s. "String" modular bookcase ...
Metal
"String" bookcase by Nisse Strinning, 1950s
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Brescia, IT
Bookcase model "String" made of teak and lacquered metal with suspended cabinet with sliding doors and adjustable shelves. String Design AB, Sweden 1950s. "String" modular bookcase ...
Metal
Stool Solid in Pine Designed by Martin Nyrop for Rud Rasmussen
By Martin Nyrop, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
Stool in patinated solid pine. Designed by MAA. Martin Nyrop as interior for Copenhagen town hall in 1905. Made in Denmark by Cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers. Great original...
Pine
Stool Solid in Pine Designed by Martin Nyrop for Rud Rasmussen
By Martin Nyrop, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
Stool in patinated solid pine. Designed by MAA. Martin Nyrop as interior for Copenhagen town hall in 1905. Made in Denmark by Cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers. Great original...
Pine
Shelf 'Book crib' model T-709 Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bruno Mathsson’s “Book crib” model T-709 is a refined example of Scandinavian vintage design where function and sculpture are perfectly aligned. Originally conceived in 1941, this pi...
Birch
Dyrlund bookcase in Danish teak Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
By Dyrlund
Located in Torino, IT
This bookcase produced by Dyrlund in the 1960s reflects very well that typical Danish design balance between architectural rigor and textural warmth. The teak frame builds an unclutt...
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Nexø, 1960s
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Nexø, 1960s These much loved classic Scandinavian Modern bookcases were designed by Danish master carpenter Johannes So...
Teak
Modular bookcase type "Hylla" 1950s-60s
By Kajsa Strinning 1, String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Brescia, IT
Freestanding bookcase with black painted iron frame and adjustable teak shelves. Scandinavia, 1960s. Scandinavian-made modular shelving system, popular in Northern European producti...
Teak
Wall-mounted bookcase module by Finn Juhl, Scandinavian design
By Finn Juhl
Located in Milano, IT
Finn Juhl, Small Wall Console / Floating Bookcase, 1950s A refined wall-mounted console, or small floating bookcase, by Finn Juhl and dating to the 1950s, emblematic of the cultured...
Wood
Poul Cadovius modular bookase, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Parma, IT
Rare modular wall-mounted teak bookcase designed by Paul Cadovius, Denmark, 1960s. All elements can be freely arranged on the three wall uprights. The bookcase consists of: a drop-do...
Teak
Rare Model 505 Stackable Shelving Unit, Aino Aalto, 1930s
By Aino Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare model 505 stackable shelving unit, design Aino Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s. Birch. Adjustable shelf height. Marked. Good vintage conditio...
Birch
Rare Model 506 Stackable Shelving Unit, Aino Aalto, 1930s
By Aino Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare model 506 stackable shelving unit, design Aino Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s. Birch. Adjustable shelf height. Marked. Good vintage conditio...
Birch
Danish Modern Teak & Glass Cado Wall Unit Display Cabinet
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful teak wall display cabinet designed by Poul Cadiovious for the Cado wall system , this one has its own poles fo easy hanging on the wall and removable glass doors for easy s...
Glass, Teak
Bruno Mathsson Book Crib in Elm by Firma Karl Mathsson, 1976
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Odense, DK
Book crib designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1941. This example made by original manufacturer Firma Karl Mathsson in 1976. Made from solid elm and bent wood beech in the legs. Subtle join...
Elm
Retro Bookcase Scandinavian Design Teak
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Classic bookcase, library from the 1960s-1970s. Scandinavian design, Minimalist form.
Teak
HOMELAND Bookcase 1 Oak
By Ananas Design + Crafts
Located in Orlando, FL
-The HOMELAND Series is made of oak wood and handcrafted. -HOMELAND Bookshelf has been designed to meet the needs of home and office users. -As with every other Ananas product, it ...
Oak
Bookcase Teak, Danish Design, 1970s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Bookcase was made in the 1970s, Danish production. The structure is covered with teak veneer. The legs and handles are made of solid teak wood. The surface after refreshing. Insid...
Teak
Bookcase Teak, Danish Design, 1970
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Bookcase was made in the 1960s-1970s, Danish production. Structure is covered with teak veneer. Legs made of solid wood stained black. Surface after refreshing. Inside the space w...
Teak
Bookcase Mahogany, Danish Design, 1970s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Bookcase was made in the 1970s, Danish production. Structure is covered with mahogany veneer. Surface after refreshing. Inside the space was filled with practical shelves with hei...
Mahogany
Bookcase Teak, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Bookcase was made in the 1960s, Danish production. The structure is covered with teak veneer. The legs and handles are made of solid teak wood. The surface after refreshing. Insid...
Teak
Bookcase Retro Danish Design, 1960-1970
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Excellent bookcase from the 1960s-1970s. Scandinavian design, Minimalist form.
Wood
Ash Bookcase 1970s Vintage Danish Design
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Phenomenal bookcase / library from the 1960s-1970s. Scandinavian design, Minimalist form.
Teak
Bookcase Teak Midcentury Danish Design Vintage
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Classic bookcase / library from the 1960s-1970s. Danish design, Minimalist form. Furniture finished with teak veneer. Shelf with height adjustment. Preserved in good condition (minor...
Teak
Rosewood Bookcase Vintage Danish Design, 1970s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Sensational bookcase, library from the 1960s-1970s. Danish design, Minimalist form. Surface of the furniture finished with rosewood veneer. Shelves with adjustable height. Maintained...
Rosewood
Rosewood Bookcase by Lyby Møbler, Scandinavian Modern
By Lyby Mobler
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous bookcase made of rosewood designed by Lyby Møbler. This bookcase features two adjustable shelves. The bookcase is very minimal in design and is in very good condition.
Rosewood
System B8 Retro Bookcase Danish Design
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Classic bookshelf of the 1970s-1980s. Danish design, perfect in every detail from manufactory system B8. Veneered with ashwood. Height adjustable shelves. Shelf in good condition (sm...
Ash
Søborg Ash Bookcase Vintage 1960s Danish Design
By Soborg Mobler
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Classic bookcase, library from the 1960s-1970s. Scandinavian design, Minimalist form.
Ash
Brouer Bookcase Vintage Danish Design, 1960s-1970s
By Brouer Mobel
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Phenomenal bookcase - library from the 1960s-1970s. Scandinavian design - Minimalist form, excellent workmanship.
Rosewood
Bookcase Ash, Danish Design, 1960s, Producer Hundevad
By Hundevad & Co.
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Bookcase was made in the 1960s and was produced by the well-known Danish manufactory Hundevad. The structure is covered with ash veneer. The legs are made of solid ash wood. The s...
Ash
Bookcase Teak, Danish Design, 1970s, Producer Brouer
By Brouer Mobel
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Bookcase was made in the 1970s by the well-known Danish manufactory Brouer Møbelfabrik. The structure is covered with teak veneer. The legs are made of solid wood stained black. S...
Teak
Rosewood Bookcase, Danish Design, 1970s, Producer Brouer
By Brouer Mobel
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Bookcase was made in the 1970s and was produced by the well-known Danish Brouer factory. The structure is covered with rosewood veneer. Legs made of solid wood are black colored. ...
Rosewood
Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" Bookcase, Design 1932
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Salzburg, Austria
Designed for Nordiska Kompaniet in 1932. Pinewood with iron fittings. Cabinet with shelves inside. Key included. Measures: H 110 cm x W 182 cm x D 35 cm.
Iron
Unavailable
H 53.94 in W 47.25 in D 12.6 in
Bookcase Teak, Danish Design, 1970, Designer Løvig Nielsen
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
The bookcase was made in the 1960s-1970s, it was designed by the Danish design icon Løvig Nielsen. The construction is covered with teak veneer. Legs made of solid wood painted bl...
Teak
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 39.38 in D 12.6 in
Bookcase Oak, Danish Design, 1960s, Producer Søborg, Designer Mogensen
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Bookcase was made in the 1960s and was produced by the well-known Danish factory Søborg. It was designed by leading Danish designer Borge Møgensen. The structure is covered with o...
Oak
Unavailable
H 78.75 in W 23.63 in D 14.57 in
Bookcase in solid pine, model Furubo, designed by Yngve Ekström in the 1970s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Påarp, SE
Three section bookcase in solid pine and rattan doors. Designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese in the 1970s. The bookcase contains six modules. Easy to arrange as you like, with or wit...
Rattan, Glass, Pine
Hundevad Bookcase Rosewood
By Hundevad & Co.
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Superb 1960s-1970s bookcase, Scandinavian design, Minimalist form. The furniture is covered with rosewood veneer, legs are made of solid rosewood.
Rosewood
Unavailable
H 71 in W 39 in D 17 in
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bookcase by Johannes Sorth
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a very sought after Scandinavian Modern bookcase in rosewood designed by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Møbelfabrik in Nexø, Denmark in the 1960s.
Rosewood
Dieter Waeckerlin Wall System Designed in the 1960s
By Dieter Waeckerlin, Behr
Located in Sint Oedenrode, NL
This Dieter Waeckerlin wall system was designed in the 1960s. The wall system was designed by Dieter Waeckerlin for the German manufacturer Behr Møbel. The complete system is made of...
Teak
Unavailable
H 78.5 in W 121.75 in D 16.5 in
Expansive Danish Modern Teak Wall-Mounted Unit Designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Portland, OR
Danish modern wall-mounted unit designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen. Impressive storage and display capacity in richly grained teak. Features: Four bays with wall-mounted back panels, o...
Teak
Unavailable
H 60.24 in W 15.75 in D 53.55 in
Børge Mogensen shelving Model 291 by Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Børge Mogensen
Located in LYON, FR
Rare Danish Model 291 wall mounted bookcase designed by Borge Mogensen in 1956 produced by Fredericia MobelFabrik in Denmark. 3 solid oak shelves and 1 teak veneer shelf. Can be use...
Oak, Teak
Rattattan Bookcase/ White Oak /By Sin-Ca
By SinCa Design
Located in Tolland, CT
The Mezcal Dining Table is designed as a functional dining surface with balanced proportions suited for everyday use and gathering. Its straightforward rectangular top provides ampl...
Wood, Walnut
Bookcase Rosewood, Danish Design, 1970
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Bookcase was made in the 1960s-1970s, Danish production. The structure is covered with rosewood veneer. Legs made of solid wood stained black. Surface after refreshing. Inside the...
Rosewood
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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.