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Swedish Modern Bookshelf

Bookshelf, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Larsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Freestanding bookshelf produced in Sweden, 1930s. Good vintage condition with signs of usage.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Pine

Bookshelf, Sweden, 1930s
Bookshelf, Sweden, 1930s
H 34.65 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Swedish Midcentury Bookshelf by Edmond Spence
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Swedish-made blonde Mid-Century Modern bookshelf pair with three floating shelves each designed by
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Wood

Mid-Century Atelje Lyktan Bookshelf Lamp, Sweden, 1970s
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This Simris bookshelf lamp was designed by Anders Pehrson for Atelje Lyjktan Sweden. Chrome details
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Chrome

Oak and rattan bookshelf by Alf Svensson, Bjästa, Sweden 1950s
By Bjästa Möbelfabrik, Alf Svensson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Bookshelf designed by Alf Svensson. Produced during the 1950s in Sweden by Bjästa Snickeri. Made
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Rattan, Beech, Oak, Teak

Oak and rattan bookshelf by Alf Svensson, Bjästa, Sweden 1950s
By Bjästa Möbelfabrik, Alf Svensson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Bookshelf designed by Alf Svensson. produced during the 1950s in Sweden by Bjästa Snickeri. Made
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Rattan, Beech, Oak, Teak

Side table or bookshelf by David Rosén for NK, Sweden, 1950s
By David Rosén, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful bookshelf designed by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, during the 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Mahogany

Mid Century bookshelf Troeds Nils Jonsson Teak Sweden Domi Monté
By Hugo Troeds, Nils Jonsson
Located in Berlin, DE
: Sweden Epoch: 1960s, Mid Century Material: Teak, Approx. dimensions: width: 127cm, depth: 43cm, height
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Mid Century bookshelf Troeds Nils Jonsson Teak Sweden Domi Monté
By Nils Jonsson, Hugo Troeds
Located in Berlin, DE
of origin: Sweden Epoch: 1960s, Mid Century Material: Teak, Approx. dimensions: width: 127cm, depth
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

'Enetri' bookshelf, Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, 1980
By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA
Located in Torino, IT
‘Enetri’ bookshelf, Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, 1980
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Mid Century Bookshelf by Olof Pira for String AB, 1960s
By String Design AB, Olof Pira
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century free standing bookshelf designed by Olof Pira for String AB. Elegant mid century and
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Teak

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AXEL EINAR HJORTH BOOKSHELF, SWEDEN, c. 1930
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced in the 1930s for Nordiska Kompaniet. Model "Radio." Birchwood, original finish. Labeled with brass plaque.
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Birch

Vintage Swedish Teak Bookshelf Unit with Desk and Sideboard, 1960s
Located in Warsaw, PL
This Mid-Century Modern bookcase was manufactured in Sweden during the 1960s. It has been finished
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Bruno Mathsson, Small Bookshelf
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Salzburg, Austria
A small bookshelf, designed by Bruno Mathsson for the producer Karl Mathsson. Ash and laminated
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Ash

Bruno Mathsson, Small Bookshelf
Bruno Mathsson, Small Bookshelf
H 10.63 in W 19.69 in D 10.24 in
Vintage Scandinavian Teak Bookshelf Unit with Desk and Secretaire, 1960s
Located in Warsaw, PL
This Mid-Century Modern secretaire was manufactured in Sweden during the 1960s. It has been
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Swedish Modern Free-Standing Bookshelf Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Splendid bookshelf unit designed and manufactured in Sweden circa 1960’s. This vintage unit remains
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Steel

Swedish Modern Free-Standing Bookshelf Unit
Swedish Modern Free-Standing Bookshelf Unit
H 83.75 in W 65.5 in L 83.75 in
Bookshelf, Anonymous, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bookshelf, anonymous, Sweden, 1930s. Painted wood. This sizeable modernist bookshelf's black and
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Bookshelf, Anonymous, Sweden, 1930s
Bookshelf, Anonymous, Sweden, 1930s
H 47.05 in W 71.86 in D 12.01 in
Swedish Mid-Century Bookshelf by Edmond Spence
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Swedish-made blonde Mid-Century Modern bookshelf pair with three floating shelves each designed by
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Wood

String Continental, Bookshelf by Nisse Strinning, Sweden
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Goteborg, SE
String continental is a shelf in stainless steel and teak. Made in Sweden during the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Metal

Josef Frank Bookshelf by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Freestanding bookshelf designed by Josef Frank. Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Mahogany

Josef Frank Bookshelf by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden
Josef Frank Bookshelf by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden
H 46.86 in W 39.38 in D 10.63 in
Rare Sonja Swedish Standing Wire Bookshelf Unit
By Exqvisita Style AB 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very versatile birch and black shelving unit with original white coated wire frame. Shelves are in good order, lightly refinished, while the frame is extremely original and visibly w...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Wire

Vintage Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookshelf
Located in Karis, Nyland
This vintage modern Swedish teak bookshelf features stylish midcentury construction, plenty of
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Low Swedish Bookshelf, Attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Uppsala, SE
Low Swedish bookshelf/sideboard in stained birch and stained pine attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Birch, Pine

Bookshelf ‘Double Pilaster’ Designed by John Kandell for Källemo, Sweden, 1990s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bookshelf ‘Double Pilaster’ designed by John Kandell for Källemo, Sweden, 1990s. Lacquered wood
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Side Table with Bookshelf Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Side table with bookshelf designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s. Mahogany
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Mahogany

Large Wall Mount Bookshelf by String
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic string shelving system, Designed by Nils Strinning, with white wire risers. 10 x 8" Blonde Shelves and 1 section with one shelf and a double drawer Unit, both at 11.75". Al...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

1960s Vintage Scandinavian Bookshelf in minimalist style
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A 1960s vintage Scandinavian bookshelf with teak shelves and iron refined black structure. Elegant
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Brass, Iron

Mid Century Bookshelf by Olof Pira for String AB, 1960s
By Olof Pira, String Design AB
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century bookshelf or wall unit designed by Olof Pira for String AB. Elegant mid century and
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Teak

Scandinavian Pilaster Oak Bookshelf by John Kandell for Källemo, 1989
By Källemo
Located in Prague, New Town
Scandinavian Pilaster oak bookshelf, designed by John Kandell for Källemo in Sweden, 1989. The
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Oak

Bruno Mathsson 'Book Crib' Bookshelf by Karl Mathsson, Dated 1963
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
Smaller birch bookshelf named 'Book Crib' Model T-704 on laminated wooden legs by Bruno Mathsson
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Birch

Mid-Century Bookshelf by Olof Pira for String AB, 1960s
By Olof Pira, String Design AB
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid-century bookshelf or wall unit designed by Olof Pira for String AB. Elegant mid-century and
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

"Futura" Bookshelf by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet, NK, 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), David Rosén
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare bookshelf made for the "Futura" series designed by David Rosén. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Brass

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
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Anders Pehrson Simris Olympia Bookshelf Lamp Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1970
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Very nice Simris Olympia bookshelf lamp designed by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden 1970
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Bookshelf in birch by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Goteborg, SE
architect Alvar Aalto in the forties started a production of his furniture in Sweden. The factory was called
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Birch

Bookshelf in birch by Alvar Aalto
Bookshelf in birch by Alvar Aalto
H 33.47 in W 35.44 in D 11.42 in
Midcentury Swedish Bookshelf from a Public Library
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a midcentury bookshelf from a public library in Sweden with dark walnut base.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Otto Schulz, Bookshelf in Elmwood, Sweden, 1930s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Otto Schulz, a small sideboard or bookshelf in Elmwood with inlayed handles and ebonized top and
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Elm

Stunning Swedish Bookshelf in Teak from 1950s
Located in Singapore, SG
Book shelf without back in great condition. A pull out table perfect to use as working desk. The case is built with a combination of teak and oak.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Stunning Swedish Bookshelf in Teak from 1950s
Stunning Swedish Bookshelf in Teak from 1950s
H 62.6 in W 35.44 in D 16.93 in
Vintage Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Bookshelf
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is beautiful vintage secretary bookcase in teak wood manufactured in Sweden in the late 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Early Bookshelf by Gillis Lundgreen for Ikea
By Gillis Lundgren
Located in Handewitt, DE
Early bookshelf by Gillis Lundgren for Ikea. Made in teak and black applications. Beginning of
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Teak

Early Bookshelf by Gillis Lundgreen for Ikea
Early Bookshelf by Gillis Lundgreen for Ikea
H 66.74 in W 116.15 in D 14.18 in

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Swedish Modern Bookshelf For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Swedish modern bookshelf you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and metal, every Swedish modern bookshelf was constructed with great care. Find 12 options for an antique or vintage Swedish modern bookshelf now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Swedish modern bookshelf — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each Swedish modern bookshelf bearing Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Swedish modern bookshelf that is appealing in its simplicity, but Boda, Erik Höglund and Alvar Aalto produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Swedish Modern Bookshelf?

A Swedish modern bookshelf can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,018, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $15,673.

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