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Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Bookcase
Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Bookcase

Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Bookcase

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century Scandinavian teak bookcase with 4 wide & 3 tall shelves centering a teak panel with

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Mid-Century Modern Teak Danish Bookcase
Mid-Century Modern Teak Danish Bookcase

Mid-Century Modern Teak Danish Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Striking mid-century modern Danish bookcase and media cabinet crafted from richly grained teak

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Glass and Teak Display Bookcase
Mid-Century Modern Glass and Teak Display Bookcase

Mid-Century Modern Glass and Teak Display Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A mid-century modern display bookcase crafted in warm teak and fitted with sleek glass doors. The

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Glass, Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase

Located in Tulsa, OK

. * * * Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Mid Century Secretary Desk / Bookcase in Teak
Mid Century Secretary Desk / Bookcase in Teak

Mid Century Secretary Desk / Bookcase in Teak

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: England Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 30

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Bookcases
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Bookcases

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Bookcases

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A pair of mid-century modern–style Danish teak bookcases featuring clean lines and warm, classic

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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcase Shelving and Cabinet
Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcase Shelving and Cabinet

Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcase Shelving and Cabinet

Located in Nantucket, MA

A Mid-Century Modern combination teak bookcase shelves and cabinet at the lower third. Offset brass

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Danish Modern Borge Mogensen Teak Bookcase Three Available Mid Century Bookcases
Danish Modern Borge Mogensen Teak Bookcase Three Available Mid Century Bookcases

Danish Modern Borge Mogensen Teak Bookcase Three Available Mid Century Bookcases

By Børge Mogensen, Soborg Mobler

Located in Atlanta, GA

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase with adjustable shelving, designed by Borge Mogensen for

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Scandinavian Iron and Teak Bookcase , 1960s
Mid-Century Scandinavian Iron and Teak Bookcase , 1960s

Mid-Century Scandinavian Iron and Teak Bookcase , 1960s

Located in Palermo, IT

Very stylish bookcase with a geometric iron rod frame and teak wood shelves. Scandinavian

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Bookcase Domino Mobler
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Bookcase Domino Mobler

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Bookcase Domino Mobler

Located in Toledo, OH

Mid-Century Modern Danish teak bookcase. Original finish by Domino Mobler. Very nice condition, but

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Mid-20th Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Danish Modern Poul Hundevad Style Teak Bookcase
Mid-Century Modern Danish Modern Poul Hundevad Style Teak Bookcase

Mid-Century Modern Danish Modern Poul Hundevad Style Teak Bookcase

Located in Wilmington, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Modern Poul Hundevad Style Teak Bookcase Offered is a piece of time and

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Mid Century secretary bookcase Bramin Sven Ellekär teak shelf cabinet
Mid Century secretary bookcase Bramin Sven Ellekär teak shelf cabinet

Mid Century secretary bookcase Bramin Sven Ellekär teak shelf cabinet

By Sven Ellekaer , Bramin Mobler

Located in Berlin, DE

Ellekaer Country of origin: Germany Epoch: 1960s, Mid Century Material: Teak, Approx. dimensions: width

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Omann Jun Bookcase on Hairpin Legs
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Omann Jun Bookcase on Hairpin Legs

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Omann Jun Bookcase on Hairpin Legs

Located in Wilmington, DE

Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut Bookcase Offered is a Mid Century Danish Modern Teak 2 Door

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Teak Standing Bookcase
Teak Standing Bookcase

Teak Standing Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This mid-century bookcase features warm teak wood veneer and simple design. Two adjustable shelves

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Grete Jalk Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Design Teak Bookcases, 1950s
Grete Jalk Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Design Teak Bookcases, 1950s

Grete Jalk Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Design Teak Bookcases, 1950s

By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design teak bookcases set designed by Grete Jalk and produced by P

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak and Brass Modular Wall Bookcase, 1960s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak and Brass Modular Wall Bookcase, 1960s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak and Brass Modular Wall Bookcase, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Mid-Century Modern teak and brass modular wall bookcase with cabinets, 1960s Wall bookcase

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Mid-Century Teak Low Bookcase by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler, 1960s
Mid-Century Teak Low Bookcase by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler, 1960s

Mid-Century Teak Low Bookcase by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler, 1960s

By Søborg Møbler 1

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

Danish mid century modern low bookcase designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by Søborg Møbler in

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcase by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler
Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcase by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler

Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcase by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler

By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen

Located in PARIS, FR

Signed teak bookcase designed by Børge Mogensen in the 1950s and produced by FDB Møbler in Denmark

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Free-standing wooden bookcase, Manifattura Italiana, 1960
Free-standing wooden bookcase, Manifattura Italiana, 1960

Free-standing wooden bookcase, Manifattura Italiana, 1960

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in Milano, Lombardia

This bookcase is an impeccable example of Italian design, combining timeless aesthetics with advanced functionality. The bookcase is distinguished by its solid and versatile structur...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Bookcase with Drop-Down Desk, 1960
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Bookcase with Drop-Down Desk, 1960

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Bookcase with Drop-Down Desk, 1960

By Bjerringbro Kontormøbler

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century Danish modern teak wood bookcase with drop-down desk by BBM Bjerringbro

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern wide teak tall bookcase (2) cabinet doors Made in Denmark
Mid-Century Modern wide teak tall bookcase (2) cabinet doors Made in Denmark

Mid-Century Modern wide teak tall bookcase (2) cabinet doors Made in Denmark

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning Mid-Century Modern wide teak tall bookcase with (2) cabinet doors Made in Denmark. This

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Mid-Century "China" Bookcase in Teak & Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark
Mid-Century "China" Bookcase in Teak & Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark

Mid-Century "China" Bookcase in Teak & Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark

By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen

Located in Lejre, DK

China bookcase in teak and oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1958, this piece is made by CM

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Oak, Teak

Mid-Century "China" Bookcase in Teak & Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark
Mid-Century "China" Bookcase in Teak & Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark

Mid-Century "China" Bookcase in Teak & Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark

By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen

Located in Lejre, DK

China bookcase in teak and oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1958, this piece is made by CM

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Oak, Teak

Midcentury Italian Teak Bookcase
Midcentury Italian Teak Bookcase

Midcentury Italian Teak Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

sacrificing style. Sturdy and stylish with a rich teak finish and tapered legs. This beautiful piece boasts

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Glass, Teak

Danish Teak Bookcase by Domino Møbler
Danish Teak Bookcase by Domino Møbler

Danish Teak Bookcase by Domino Møbler

By Domino Møbler

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A mid-century modern Danish stackable bookcase crafted in warm teak by Domino Møbler of Denmark

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Pair of Mid-Century Bookcase in Teak & Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark
Pair of Mid-Century Bookcase in Teak & Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark

Pair of Mid-Century Bookcase in Teak & Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark

By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen

Located in Lejre, DK

Pair of bookcases in teak and oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1958, this piece is made by

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Oak, Teak

Bookcase in teak, Denmark 1960
Bookcase in teak, Denmark 1960

Bookcase in teak, Denmark 1960

Located in Torino, IT

Bookcase in teak, Denmark 1960

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

British Colonial Teak Wood Bookcase
British Colonial Teak Wood Bookcase

British Colonial Teak Wood Bookcase

$6,800Sale Price|40% Off

British Colonial Teak Wood Bookcase

Located in Chicago, IL

's. It is is in the art modern or early Mid-Century Modern style. During the late British empire in

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Mid-20th Century Burmese Bookcases

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Teak

Børge Mogensen Medium Teak Bookcase
Børge Mogensen Medium Teak Bookcase

Børge Mogensen Medium Teak Bookcase

By Børge Mogensen

Located in London, GB

traditional tall bookcase and the use of teak veneer makes for a rich juxtaposition of form and function.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Oak, Teak

PAIR OF LARGE MID CENTURY MODERN POUL HUNDEVAD 1960's DANISH TEAK OPEN BOOKCASES
PAIR OF LARGE MID CENTURY MODERN POUL HUNDEVAD 1960's DANISH TEAK OPEN BOOKCASES

PAIR OF LARGE MID CENTURY MODERN POUL HUNDEVAD 1960's DANISH TEAK OPEN BOOKCASES

By Poul Hundevad

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, fully stamped Poul Hundevad mid century modern Danish Teak circa 1960 open library bookcases Please

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Mid Century Teak Corner Unit, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Corner Unit, 1960s

Mid Century Teak Corner Unit, 1960s

By Greaves and Thomas

Located in South Shields, GB

A mid century teak corner cabinet possibly by Greaves & Thomas, circa 1960's The corner cabinet

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Bookcase by Domino Møbler
Vintage Danish Teak Bookcase by Domino Møbler

Vintage Danish Teak Bookcase by Domino Møbler

By Domino Møbler

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A classic mid-century modern Danish stackable bookcase crafted in warm, beautifully grained teak by

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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Danish Teak Stackable Bookcase by Domino Møbler
Danish Teak Stackable Bookcase by Domino Møbler

Danish Teak Stackable Bookcase by Domino Møbler

By Domino Møbler

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A beautiful mid-century modern Danish stackable bookcase crafted in warm, richly grained teak by

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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s.
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s.

Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s.

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s. Danish Mid-Century Modern bookcase and cabinet in teak

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Poul Cadovius teak bookcase, 1960's
Poul Cadovius teak bookcase, 1960's

Poul Cadovius teak bookcase, 1960's

By Poul Cadovius

Located in LYON, FR

Poul Cadovius Royal System bookcase Modular bookcase from the 1960s in teak by Poul Cadovius Royal

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

1950s "Hansa" modular bookcase in teak
1950s "Hansa" modular bookcase in teak

1950s "Hansa" modular bookcase in teak

By Gillis Lundgren, IKEA

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Sweden Designer: Gillis Lundgren Manufacturer: IKEA Era: 1950s Materials: Teak, Metal

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Vintage Bookcase Teak Veneer, Italy, 1960s
Vintage Bookcase Teak Veneer, Italy, 1960s

Vintage Bookcase Teak Veneer, Italy, 1960s

Located in Milano, IT

Bookcase with concealed bar compartment, storage elements with sliding doors, visible drawers and

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wall Unit
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wall Unit

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wall Unit

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit. Pieces can be re-arranged. 96w 18d Rails are 69h

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood, Teak

Tall Teak Danish Modern Bookcase / Secretary Desk
Tall Teak Danish Modern Bookcase / Secretary Desk

Tall Teak Danish Modern Bookcase / Secretary Desk

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Mid-century bookshelf in teak, Denmark 1960s
Mid-century bookshelf in teak, Denmark 1960s

Mid-century bookshelf in teak, Denmark 1960s

Located in Torino, IT

Mid-century bookshelf in teak, Denmark 1960s Cod. 007

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Franco Albini Attributed Mid-Century Bookcase, circa 1950, Italy
Franco Albini Attributed Mid-Century Bookcase, circa 1950, Italy

Franco Albini Attributed Mid-Century Bookcase, circa 1950, Italy

By Franco Albini

Located in Brussels, BE

Very very beautiful italian mid-century wood modular bookunit. This Franco Albini design attributed

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Dutch Teak Bookcase by Everest, Rotterdam, 1960s
Dutch Teak Bookcase by Everest, Rotterdam, 1960s

Dutch Teak Bookcase by Everest, Rotterdam, 1960s

By Everest

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch teak bookcase by Everest, Rotterdam, 1960s This bookcase comes from a Dutch furniture

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Bookcases

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Teak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Bookcase. Circa 1970s
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Bookcase. Circa 1970s

Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Bookcase. Circa 1970s

Located in Miami, FL

Features a modern Scandinavian minimalist design with a beautiful teak wood grain. Offers plenty of

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Teak bookcase, Danish design, 1960s.
Teak bookcase, Danish design, 1960s.

Teak bookcase, Danish design, 1960s.

Located in Chorzów, PL

The 1960s shelf was imported from Denmark. The upper part of the furniture has a lot of open shelves. The lower part has shelves, closed with sliding doors. The furniture is great f...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Glass, Rosewood

Vintage teak bookcase with glass doors, Denmark 1960s
Vintage teak bookcase with glass doors, Denmark 1960s

Vintage teak bookcase with glass doors, Denmark 1960s

By Clausen & Søn

Located in Torino, IT

Vintage teak bookcase with glass doors, Denmark 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Glass, Teak

Teak bookcase by Esposizione Permanente Mobili Cantu’ 1960s
Teak bookcase by Esposizione Permanente Mobili Cantu’ 1960s

Teak bookcase by Esposizione Permanente Mobili Cantu’ 1960s

By Esposizione Permanente mobili Cantù

Located in Parma, IT

Self-supporting two-bay bookcase produced by Esposizione Permanente Mobili Cantu‘ in the 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass

Mogens Koch Bookcases in Teak for Rud, Rasmussen
Mogens Koch Bookcases in Teak for Rud, Rasmussen

Mogens Koch Bookcases in Teak for Rud, Rasmussen

By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Mogens Koch three bookcases in teak. Executed by Rud Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘Rud

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Bookcase Made In Teak, Danish design From 1960s
Bookcase Made In Teak, Danish design From 1960s

Bookcase Made In Teak, Danish design From 1960s

Located in Lejre, DK

This bookcase made of teak from the 1960s is a fantastic example of Danish furniture art. With its

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

1960s Børge Mogensen Danish Teak Cabinet Bookcase, Denmark
1960s Børge Mogensen Danish Teak Cabinet Bookcase, Denmark

1960s Børge Mogensen Danish Teak Cabinet Bookcase, Denmark

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Praha, CZ

- Bookcase can be separated from cabinet - Adjustable shelves - The item has been carefully

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Kai Kristiansen Teak Bookcase for FM furniture, 1960’s
Kai Kristiansen Teak Bookcase for FM furniture, 1960’s

Kai Kristiansen Teak Bookcase for FM furniture, 1960’s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in LYON, FR

Modular Danish bookcase by designer Kai Kristiansen in teak, FM furniture edition. Circa 1960. Set

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

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Teak Mid Century Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic teak mid century bookcase available at 1stDibs. Each teak mid century bookcase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect teak mid century bookcase — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A teak mid century bookcase, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one teak mid century bookcase that is appealing in its simplicity, but Poul Cadovius, Børge Mogensen and Poul Hundevad produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Teak Mid Century Bookcase?

Prices for a teak mid century bookcase start at $248 and top out at $120,000 with the average selling for $2,600.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Finding the Right Bookcases for You

Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, an antique bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover.

As long as curious people have collected stories, we have needed a place to stow them away and preserve them. When auction houses and book dealers proliferated by the late 17th century, the bibliophile was born. And, of course, as with any treasured decorative objects or collectibles, a book lover’s volumes were suddenly worthy of a luxurious display — enter the bookcase.

Americans of means during the 19th century took to amassing art as well as rare books, and bookcases of the era — rife with hand-carved decorative accents and architectural motifs — were ideal for displaying their handsome leather-bound wares.

Although our favorite titles may change over the years, the functionality and beauty of their home within our home is timeless. Even those who don’t covet the perfect home library can benefit from an attractive display case, as bookcases can easily double as charming étagères

Contemporary and customizable options make it easier for you to find the perfect bookcase for your style and stacks. If you don’t wish to fill your storage piece so that your collection is snug within its confines, incorporate extra space to allow for additional displays and decorative objects. And by introducing a striking dark wood Art Deco bookcase or low-profile mid-century modern design by Paul McCobb into your living room, your signed first editions won’t be the only items making a statement. 

Find barrister bookcases, Globe Wernicke bookcases, bookcases with doors and other vintage and antique bookcases on 1stDibs now.