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Teak Book Shelf

Unique Book shelf in teak - Handmade in Belgium
Unique Book shelf in teak - Handmade in Belgium

Unique Book shelf in teak - Handmade in Belgium

$8,077

H 43.31 in W 122.05 in D 14.18 in

Unique Book shelf in teak - Handmade in Belgium

Located in Brussels, BE

These shelves are handcrafted from solid teak, originally repurposed from old church benches in Amsterdam. We believe in reusing materials and extending their lifespan by giving them...

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Anglo-Japanese Shelves

Materials

Raffia, Formica, Teak

Expandable Hand carved Teak Wood Book Shelf Bookends from India 1950s
Expandable Hand carved Teak Wood Book Shelf Bookends from India 1950s

Expandable Hand carved Teak Wood Book Shelf Bookends from India 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Expandable Book shelf hand carved teak wood book Bookends from India, circa 1950s.

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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Bookends

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Bookend, Sculptural Design, 1960s
Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Bookend, Sculptural Design, 1960s

Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Bookend, Sculptural Design, 1960s

Located in Leicester, GB

A beautiful Mid Century Modern teak wood bookend - freestanding book shelf. Handmade and dating to around 1960's.

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Teak

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Leaning Book Shelf
Leaning Book Shelf

Leaning Book Shelf

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H 86.5 in W 12 in D 13.5 in

Leaning Book Shelf

By Urban Zen

Located in New York, NY

Solid teak leaning book shelf custom-made in Bali. Collaborative design by Donna Karan and Bonetti/Kozerski Studio for Urban Zen.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Italian Room Divider Book-Shelf by Paolo Tilche Made in Italy, 1960s, Teak
Italian Room Divider Book-Shelf by Paolo Tilche Made in Italy, 1960s, Teak

Italian Room Divider Book-Shelf by Paolo Tilche Made in Italy, 1960s, Teak

By Paolo Tilche

Located in Munster, DE

Large mid-century bookcase by Paolo Tilche from the 1960s. The shelf is made of teak and is particularly characterized by a maximum height of 320 cm, the minimum height would be 275 ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Kurt Ostervig Book Shelf/Cabinet
Kurt Ostervig Book Shelf/Cabinet

Kurt Ostervig Book Shelf/Cabinet

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H 71 in W 40.5 in D 16 in

Kurt Ostervig Book Shelf/Cabinet

By Kurt Østervig

Located in San Francisco, CA

Free standing high quality construction teak book shelf or cabinet designed by Kurt Ostervig.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Teak Tomado Three Section Standing Book Shelf
Teak Tomado Three Section Standing Book Shelf

Teak Tomado Three Section Standing Book Shelf

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H 33.25 in W 78.5 in D 11.25 in

Teak Tomado Three Section Standing Book Shelf

By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Midcentury Tomado three section standing book shelf with black enameled wire frame and Rearrangeable teak shelves.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Velvet vintage Book shelf, teak and velvet, Modular Structure, italy 1950s
Velvet vintage Book shelf, teak and velvet, Modular Structure, italy 1950s

Velvet vintage Book shelf, teak and velvet, Modular Structure, italy 1950s

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Velvet vintage Book shelf, teak and velvet, Modular Structure, italy 1950s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Book Shelf by Kurt Østervig
Book Shelf by Kurt Østervig

Book Shelf by Kurt Østervig

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H 70.87 in W 41.34 in L 70.87 in

Book Shelf by Kurt Østervig

By KP Mobler

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Shelf in oak and teak with storage cabinet and brass hangers. Maker KP Møbler.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Danish teak desk
Danish teak desk

Danish teak desk

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H 28 in W 54 in D 31 in

Danish teak desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

amorphic teak desk with book shelf, drop front bar, and bank of drawers.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Shelving System by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors
Mid-Century Teak Shelving System by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors

Mid-Century Teak Shelving System by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors

By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, Bertil Fridhagen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This unit includes a rare teak book display. The lowest shelf is 10.75" H.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt Midcentury Teak Book Shelf
Peter Hvidt Midcentury Teak Book Shelf

Peter Hvidt Midcentury Teak Book Shelf

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H 30 in W 35.5 in D 10.75 in

Peter Hvidt Midcentury Teak Book Shelf

By Peter Hvidt

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Peter Hvidt midcentury Teak Book Shelf. This book shelf measures: 35.5 wide x 10.75 deep x 30 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage co...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler Teak Book Shelf
Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler Teak Book Shelf

Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler Teak Book Shelf

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H 71.1 in W 39.5 in D 13.25 in

Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler Teak Book Shelf

By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Three of the four shelves (excluding the bottom tier) are adjustable, the middle shelf is stationary. Designed with a generous amount of holes in the sidewalls which house the shelve...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak, Oak

1960s, Teak Book Shelf System with desk by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, Sweden
1960s, Teak Book Shelf System with desk by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, Sweden

1960s, Teak Book Shelf System with desk by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, Sweden

By Bodafors, Bertil Fridhagen

Located in Bochum, NRW

The top part has five shelves and separate adjustable book supports in brass. The two sides are united by a shelf in the middle that can be used as a desk, with an upper shelf with ...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Hans Wegner Ry Mobler Bookshelf
Hans Wegner Ry Mobler Bookshelf

Hans Wegner Ry Mobler Bookshelf

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H 71 in W 39.5 in D 13.25 in

Hans Wegner Ry Mobler Bookshelf

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler teak book shelf circa late 1950's. This all original example has 5 shelves (4 of which are adjustable), and is executed in beautifully grained aged teak.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Bookcase by PEdersen & Hansen, Denmark
Bookcase by PEdersen & Hansen, Denmark

Bookcase by PEdersen & Hansen, Denmark

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H 12 in W 55.25 in D 8.5 in

Bookcase by PEdersen & Hansen, Denmark

By Pedersen & Hansen

Located in South Charleston, WV

Teak book shelf by Pedersen & Hansen of Denmark with fine dovetailing to both ends with mounting holes to the rear.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Book Shelf Display Cabinet
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Book Shelf Display Cabinet

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Book Shelf Display Cabinet

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Book Shelf Display Cabinet Adjustable Shelf.

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Italian Room Divider Book-Shelf by Paolo Tilche Made in Italy, 1960s, Teak
Italian Room Divider Book-Shelf by Paolo Tilche Made in Italy, 1960s, Teak

Italian Room Divider Book-Shelf by Paolo Tilche Made in Italy, 1960s, Teak

By Paolo Tilche

Located in Rosendahl, DE

Large mid-century bookcase by Paolo Tilche from the 1960s. The shelf is made of teak and is particularly characterized by a maximum height of 320 cm, the minimum height would be 275 ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

George Nelson Steel and Brass Wall Unit / Book Shelf USA 1960s
George Nelson Steel and Brass Wall Unit / Book Shelf USA 1960s

George Nelson Steel and Brass Wall Unit / Book Shelf USA 1960s

By George Nelson

Located in Almelo, NL

George Nelson Steel and Brass Wall Unit / Book Shelf USA 1960s This is a George Nelson wall unit made of steel, Brass, and teak, designed in the 1960s in the United States.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Steel

Hand Carved Bookshelf
Hand Carved Bookshelf

Hand Carved Bookshelf

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H 75 in W 51 in D 15 in

Hand Carved Bookshelf

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

It is so well made and it will last several decades handcrafted in India, hand carved teak wood book shelf.

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Teak Book Shelf Bookcase Designed by Arne Vodder for Vamo
Teak Book Shelf Bookcase Designed by Arne Vodder for Vamo

Teak Book Shelf Bookcase Designed by Arne Vodder for Vamo

By Arne Vodder, Vamo Sonderborg

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This beautiful freestanding shelf unit features a wide variety of storage and organizational options.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Book Shelf Teak
Book Shelf Teak

Book Shelf Teak

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H 110 in W 92 in D 30 in

Book Shelf Teak

Located in Odense, Denmark

Teak shelf with 3 nice drawers and brass grip. Round tapered legs and brass shoes. Appears cleaned, sanded and oiled. Dimensions: H 92 x W 110 x D 30 cm.  

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Danish Teak Desk with Book Shelf by Brande Møbelfabrik
Danish Teak Desk with Book Shelf by Brande Møbelfabrik

Danish Teak Desk with Book Shelf by Brande Møbelfabrik

By Brande Møbelfabrik

Located in Crockett, CA

Nice Danish teak medium sized desk with two banks of drawers and a book shelf on the opposite side also features slightly curved sides and round legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak, Walnut

Teak desk w/front book shelf by Han Olsen & Chris Sorensen
Teak desk w/front book shelf by Han Olsen & Chris Sorensen

Teak desk w/front book shelf by Han Olsen & Chris Sorensen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Teak 10 drawer desk with unusual adjustable front shelving with brass hardware, drawer interiors are maple. Shelves may be used for book or display. Designed by Hans Olsen & Chris So...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Desks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Book Shelf
Vintage Mid-Century Book Shelf

Vintage Mid-Century Book Shelf

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H 56.25 in W 66.25 in D 12 in

Vintage Mid-Century Book Shelf

Located in San Francisco, CA

This Scandinavian Modern teak bookcase consists of three uprights and eight shelves. It is marked Made in Norway, Produsent Brodr, Wahl, Vikersund. Great condition.

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20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Poul Cadovius Royal Teak Book Shelf, Bookcase Cado Denmark
Poul Cadovius Royal Teak Book Shelf, Bookcase Cado Denmark

Poul Cadovius Royal Teak Book Shelf, Bookcase Cado Denmark

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE

Poul Cadovius royal teak book shelf, Cado Denmark. 12 x teak shelves four x wall holder metal parts.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Danish Teak Bookcase/Shelf with Mitered Front, Angled Shelf Edges & Conical Legs
Danish Teak Bookcase/Shelf with Mitered Front, Angled Shelf Edges & Conical Legs

Danish Teak Bookcase/Shelf with Mitered Front, Angled Shelf Edges & Conical Legs

Located in New Westminster, British Columbia

This fabulous and super unusual Danish modern teak book shelf is awesome! Featuring a mitered front molding detail that echoes the angled front edges of the shelves.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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Teak Book Shelf For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal teak book shelf for your home. Each teak book shelf for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using hardwood, teak and wood. There are 12 variations of the antique or vintage teak book shelf you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a teak book shelf — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A teak book shelf, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made teak book shelf has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Brande Møbelfabrik, Cado and Jan Van Der Togt are consistently popular.

How Much is a Teak Book Shelf?

Prices for a teak book shelf can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $669 and can go as high as $20,307, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

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. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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