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Italian Post-Modern Architectural Bookcase, Ladder Shelving Unit Etagere
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Vintage architectural l-adder sided shelving unit with white Formica laminated wood shelves and
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

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Metal, Enamel, Iron

Large 1940s English Modernist/Deco Limed Oak Shelving Unit/Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A large C.1940s English Art Deco limed oak shelving unit. Made entirely of solid oak this unit
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1940s British Art Deco Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

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Oak

  • Large 1940s English Modernist/Deco Limed Oak Shelving Unit/Bookcase
  • Used Large 1940s English Modernist/Deco Limed Oak Shelving Unit/Bookcase
  • Large 1940s English Modernist/Deco Limed Oak Shelving Unit/Bookcase
  • Used Large 1940s English Modernist/Deco Limed Oak Shelving Unit/Bookcase
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H 67.72 in. W 75.6 in. D 13.39 in.
Mid-Century Shelving Vintage Bookcase Unit Designer Furniture 1970 Modernism
By Claude Dalle
Located in Buxton, GB
This fabulous mid-century Parisian glass slab shelving unit or open bookcase, was designed my the
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Glass, Plastic, Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Roycroft Asian Style Tall Shelving Unit Bookcase & Magazine
By Roycroft
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a beautiful, Asian style shelving unit, with an engraved R for Roycroft
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Wood

Vintage Campaign Style Shelving Unit with Cabinet
Located in Freehold, NJ
This 1970s vintage campaign style shelving unit features pressed wood construction, oak veneer with
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1970s American Campaign Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Oak

Stunning Midcentury Chrome and Glass Shelving Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful chrome and glass shelving unit features a bold design and loads of functionality
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

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Chrome

Custom American Mid-Century Mahogany Shelving Unit and Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful mahogany and copper custom made shelving unit and planter. Reminiscent of Gilbert Rhode
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

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Copper

BAKER 1960's Faux Bamboo Etagere Display Shelving Unit - A
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Hollywood Regency style etagere / display shelving unit by Baker Furniture. Light color stained
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Brass

GORDON'S Late 20th Century Campaign Style Shelving Unit - B
By Gordon Furniture Co.
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Campaign style narrow shelving unit by Gordon's Furniture, of Johnson City, Tennessee, USA
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Brass

Willem Lutjens Shelving Unit for Gouda Den Boer - Holland, 1960s
By Wilhelm Lutjens, Gouda Den Boer
Located in Brussels , BE
Willem Lutjens Shelving Unit for Gouda Den Boer - Holland, 1960s.
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Wood

Philippe Starck John Lld Double Shelving Unit Disform Barcelona Italy 1977
By Philippe Starck, Disform
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beauiful and hard to find double shelving unit or bookcase model John Ild designed by Philippe
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Metal

Modern Italian-style Brass and Chrome Shelving Unit with Smoked Glass
Located in Greenwich, CT
Modern metal shelving unit for use as a bookcase or open credenza solution. Features a harmonious
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2010s Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Mid-Century Modular Shelving Unit in the style of Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, Simpla Lux 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cadovius Style Standing bookcase with a cabinet, 2 shelves and a small drawer. Simpla-Lux was a
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Wood

20th Century Italian Industrial Library Shelving
Located in Miami, FL
condition with minor scratches. A versatile shelving unit for use in a kitchen, media room, library or as a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Nickel

  • 20th Century Italian Industrial Library Shelving
  • 20th Century Italian Industrial Library Shelving
  • 20th Century Italian Industrial Library Shelving
  • 20th Century Italian Industrial Library Shelving
H 73.23 in. W 73.23 in. D 9.06 in.
Enzo Mari Dima Modular Wall Shelving System
By Simon Furniture, Enzo Mari
Located in Chicago, IL
Enzo Mari Dima modular wall shelving system for Simon International Dima Italy, circa 1970
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1970s Italian Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Metal

Emporium Shelving Unit
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Charming emporium shop fitting, free-standing shelving unit or bookcase, with five graduated U
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1930s British Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Wood

  • Emporium Shelving Unit
  • Emporium Shelving Unit
  • Emporium Shelving Unit
  • Emporium Shelving Unit
H 46 in. W 30.5 in. D 34.5 in.
German 606 Modular Shelving System by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, 1960s
By Dieter Rams
Located in London, Lambeth
Superb wall unit with 8 shelving and two storage cabinets.produced by Vitsœ design by legendary
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Aluminum

Unusual Antique Indian or African Shelve Unit Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A unique and unusual shelving composition. Believed to be early 20th century possibly earlier
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Early 20th Century French Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Wood

Pair Mid Century Danish Modern Teakwood Bookcase Sideboard Units, Circa 1960
Located in Big Flats, NY
A matching set of Mid Century Danish Modern bookcase sideboards offer teak wood construction with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Teak, Wood

Vintage Industrial Ball Joint Pipe Shelving Storage Unit Rack Bookcase
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial steel pipe shelving unit with steel poles and cast iron ball joints.
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Mid-20th Century American Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

Large All Solid Walnut Shelving Wall Unit Bookcase Nakashima Style
By George Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice all solid walnut artist signed wall unit bookcase. Dated 1983. Nice George Nakashima
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Walnut

Modern Chrome Shelving Unit or Bookcase, Chrome, Midcentury Design, circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic square, chrome shelving unit from the 1960's. Finished all around. Can be floating in a
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

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Chrome

Mid Century Danish Modern Shelving Unit Cabinet or Bookcase in Walnut
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A nicely built free standing cabinet in walnut from the 1960s. It features 3 drawers and multiple shelves. Nice smaller scale with warm minimalist look.
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1960s American Scandinavian Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Walnut

Osvaldo Borsani Designed Wall Unit
By Paul McCobb, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern two piece wall unit with shelving storage and drawers. Standing room divider
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Metal

  • Osvaldo Borsani Designed Wall Unit
  • Osvaldo Borsani Designed Wall Unit
  • Osvaldo Borsani Designed Wall Unit
  • Osvaldo Borsani Designed Wall Unit
H 79 in. W 59 in. D 19.75 in.
Important Gio Ponti Wall Unit
Located in New York, NY
An important rare Gio Ponti Modernist wall unit. Veneered wood, painted wood, mirror glass, brass
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1940s Italian Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

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Brass

  • Important Gio Ponti Wall Unit
  • Important Gio Ponti Wall Unit
  • Important Gio Ponti Wall Unit
  • Important Gio Ponti Wall Unit
H 70 in. W 75 in. D 13 in.
Vittorio Dassi Large Teak Wall Unit with Shelves and Storage Units, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi, Dassi Lissone, Edmoudo Palutari
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This beautiful and very large freestanding wall unit designed by Edmundo Palutari and produced by
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

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Brass

Elmwood Bookcase Étagère
Located in New York, NY
Solid elmwood bookcase, display case, Étagère shelving unit. Late 20th century solid Elm wood, five
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1990s Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Elm

  • Elmwood Bookcase Étagère
  • Elmwood Bookcase Étagère
  • Elmwood Bookcase Étagère
  • Elmwood Bookcase Étagère
H 78 in. W 42 in. D 18 in.
Scandinavian Briarwood Bookcase
Located in Roncadelle, BS
Cabinet with two original vintage 1950s shelving units. An elegant and functional piece of
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Wood

  • Scandinavian Briarwood Bookcase
  • Scandinavian Briarwood Bookcase
  • Scandinavian Briarwood Bookcase
  • Scandinavian Briarwood Bookcase
H 31.5 in. W 39.38 in. D 8.27 in.
Midcentury Teak Room Divider / Shelving Unit, Danish, 1970s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Midcentury teak room divider / shelving unit, Danish. 1970s Stunning 4 tier, bi-fold Mid
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

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Teak

Ebonized Oak Shelving Units Denmark, Niels Gammelgaard 1970s
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice looking Shelving system beautiful Ebonized solid oak shelves. Ideal as a room divider or
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

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Oak

Bodafors Scandinavian Bookcase Sideboard
By Bodafors
Located in Roncadelle, BS
part is a small sideboard with sliding doors and the upper part is a shelving unit equipped with
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Oak

  • Bodafors Scandinavian Bookcase Sideboard
  • Bodafors Scandinavian Bookcase Sideboard
  • Bodafors Scandinavian Bookcase Sideboard
  • Bodafors Scandinavian Bookcase Sideboard
H 67.72 in. W 35.44 in. D 17.72 in.
Poul Cadovius Cado Royal System Wall Unit Shelving Bookcase 1960s 1970s in Teak
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Markington, GB
A wonderful large 5 Bay mid century Danish vintage PS wall unit in teak, this dates from the 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Modular Wall Unit 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak modular wall unit 1960s Danish Mid-century modern shelving system in teak with
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Teak

  • Vintage Danish Teak Modular Wall Unit 1960s
  • Vintage Danish Teak Modular Wall Unit 1960s
  • Vintage Danish Teak Modular Wall Unit 1960s
  • Vintage Danish Teak Modular Wall Unit 1960s
H 55.12 in. W 64.38 in. D 13.78 in.
Original Midcentury String Shelving Unit by Nils Strinning
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Patina on this dark teak String Unit original from 1950. Featuring 8 shelves that are
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel

Large French Neoclassical Pine Bookcase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large French neoclassical Louis XVI style pine bookcase - Shelving unit.
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1940s Neoclassical Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Pine

  • Large French Neoclassical Pine Bookcase
  • Large French Neoclassical Pine Bookcase
  • Large French Neoclassical Pine Bookcase
  • Large French Neoclassical Pine Bookcase
H 44.89 in. W 117.72 in. D 9.85 in.
Wall Unit Danish Mid Century Modular System, 1960s
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Danish wall unit/shelving system in style of cadovius with five cabinet, a desk, nine shelves and
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Metal

  • Wall Unit Danish Mid Century Modular System, 1960s
  • Wall Unit Danish Mid Century Modular System, 1960s
  • Wall Unit Danish Mid Century Modular System, 1960s
  • Wall Unit Danish Mid Century Modular System, 1960s
H 83.08 in. W 148.04 in. D 15.75 in.
Four Piece Wall Unit by Christian Hvidt for Soborg
By Christian Hvidt
Located in Dallas, TX
A four piece teak wall unit with brass hardware. Bookshelves with adjustable shelving. Designed by
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1950s Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Teak

Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Grand 'Välipala' Wall Unit
By Carl Gustaf Hjort
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Huonekalu Mikko Nupponen, 'Välipala' bookcase, teak, lacquered wood
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Wood, Teak

BBB Bonacina Modular Bookcase in Walnut
By BBB Bonacchina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
unit comes with an ingenious shelving system which allows the user to adjust the height to one's own
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Plastic, Walnut

  • BBB Bonacina Modular Bookcase in Walnut
  • BBB Bonacina Modular Bookcase in Walnut
  • BBB Bonacina Modular Bookcase in Walnut
  • BBB Bonacina Modular Bookcase in Walnut
H 11.82 in. W 35.44 in. D 11.82 in.
Tjerk Reijenga Shelving Wall Unit by Pilastro, Holland, 1960
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro, Tomado
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful and large shelving wall system/ bookcase with multiple possibilities of display. Designed
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Mid-20th Century Dutch De Stijl Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Metal, Cut Steel

1980s Vintage Modular Bookshelf Unit Manner of Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jea
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Monrovia, CA
Modular Shelving And Or Bookshelf Unit Of Solid Wood. The Shelving Modular Unit Has Ample Shelving For
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s. Mid-Century Modern 2 bay shelving
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern 5 bay shelving
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s. Mid-Century Modern 3 bay shelving
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Teak

Vintage Midcentury Modern Swedish Bookcase by Brantorps
By Brantorps Möbelfabrik AB
Located in Atlanta, GA
shelving unit can be separated from the bottom cabinet/cupboard piece. Measures: Shelves: 11 D x 39.5 W
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
shelving system model Royal. This is a original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by Danish
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Teak

Jorge Zalszupin componivel bookcase L'Atelier 1959 XL
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
in his own company L'Atelier, Brazil 1959. Modular shelving systems or bookcases (Modulados
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Metal

  • Jorge Zalszupin componivel bookcase L'Atelier 1959 XL
  • Jorge Zalszupin componivel bookcase L'Atelier 1959 XL
  • Jorge Zalszupin componivel bookcase L'Atelier 1959 XL
  • Jorge Zalszupin componivel bookcase L'Atelier 1959 XL
H 69.69 in. W 127.96 in. D 15.75 in.
Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
shelving system model Royal. This is a original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by Danish
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Rosewood Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular Rosewood wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish Rosewood Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular Rosewood wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish Abstracta Bookcase by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
shelving unit system Abstracta, Denmark designed in 1962 by Danish architect Poul Cadovius. He was also
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Danish Rosewood Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular Rosewood wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Rosewood

1960s Danish Modern Expandable Teak Bookcase, 2 Pieces
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are pleased to offer a functional, multi-configuration, Danish teak expandable shelving unit
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Teak

Italian Mid-Century Suspended Wall Unit Boockase in Walnut and Gilded Metal 1960
Located in Traversetolo, IT
An eye-catching mid-century Italian wall unit or bookcase made from gilded metal and walnut shelves
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Metal

Rattan and Wood Free Standing Shelving or Bookcase, 1980s
By John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Hamburg, PA
An organic modern rattan and wood freestanding shelving unit or bookcase. This beautiful shelf is
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1980s Organic Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

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Rattan, Wood

Pair of Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Etageres, Wall Unit or Book Shelves
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning transitional pair of matching shelving units from the 1970's. They feature burl wood
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Wood, Burl

Large Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bookcase and Storage Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful rosewood bookcase and storage cabinets. Base features two tambour door storage
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

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Rosewood

Kurt Olsen for A. Andersen & Bohm Bookcase in Walnut
By A. Andersen and Bohm, Kurt Olsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Olsen for A. Andersen & Bohm, bookcase, walnut, wood, Denmark, 1950 Kurt Olsen made this
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Danish Abstracta Corner Bookcase by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
minimalistic shelving unit system Abstracta, Denmark designed in 1962 by Danish architect Poul Cadovius. He was
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Poul Cadovius for Royal System Wall Unit / Book Shelves in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, NL
midcentury wall unit, most will probably think of Poul Cadovius and his shelving system. It is without doubt
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units

Materials

Metal

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There is a range of used shelving bookcases shelving units for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct used shelving bookcases shelving units — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. Used shelving bookcases shelving units have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Used shelving bookcases shelving units bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made used shelving bookcases shelving units over the years, but those made by Poul Cadovius, George Nelson and Louis Van Teeffelen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Used Shelving Bookcases Shelving Units?

Prices for used shelving bookcases shelving units start at $20 and top out at $22,875 with the average selling for $2,682.

Finding the Right bookcases for You

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

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