Vittorio Dassi Bookcases

Italian

Collectors of vintage mid-century modern furniture will find that the work of Italian designer Vittorio Dassi is elegant and sculptural, brimming with all of the clean, angular lines and pleasing symmetry associated with the best of the era’s offerings. While Dassi's name is less known to enthusiasts of the period’s furniture than the likes of Ico and Luisa Parisi, Franco Albini and other leading lights of mid-20th century Italian design, his case pieces, tables and seating will prove no less worthy of hunting down at today's flea markets and online marketplaces.

Wood was Dassi's preferred material — he favored rosewood, mahogany, walnut and other species for his covetable desks and wall units, which frequently featured decorative flourishes such as glass inlays, while a sideboard or buffet’s fronts might boast hand-carved geometric cutouts in lieu of brass door handles.

While little is known about Dassi's early life, it is believed that his career in furniture design began in 1940 at his family's company Dassi Mobili Moderni, in Lissone, Italy. Shortly thereafter, he took over managing the company from his father.

While Dassi produced dry bars and other case pieces during the 1950s that featured the motifs and ornament that are today attributed to the Art Deco movement, he created sumptuous mahogany nightstands topped with black glass and minimalist teak coffee tables that better represented the forward-looking spirit of mid-century modernism. His wall units of the era for Mobili Cantù are works of art — crafted in walnut and featuring birch veneers and high-gloss lacquer finishes as well as a single door front decorated with an abstract painting or otherwise provocative illustration, these structures would undoubtedly prove quite impressive to the likes of Poul Cadovius and George Nelson.

Dassi often collaborated with Italian architect, editor and furniture designer Gio Ponti. Ponti designed thousands of furnishings and products — from cabinets, mirrors and chairs to ceramics and coffeemakers — and his buildings, including the brawny Pirelli Tower (1956) in his native Milan, and the castle-like Denver Art Museum (1971), were erected in 14 countries. A collaboration between Dassi and Ponti of note is the pair’s work on the Hotel Royal in Naples — Ponti was commissioned to design the hotel and he partnered with Dassi to design the hotel's furnishings.

Today, Dassi Mobili Moderni S.R.L. is still in operation in Lissone.

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Creator: Vittorio Dassi

20th Century Italian Pair of Walnut Shelves, Rosewood Cabinets by Vittorio Dassi

$20,200 / set

20th Century Italian Pair of Walnut Shelves, Rosewood Cabinets by Vittorio Dassi

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian pair of slim bookshelves with a top rack made of hand crafted polished Walnut and Rosewood, designed most likely by Vittorio Dassi in good condition. The upper part is composed with a foldable door, detailed with a none-adjustable glass shelf. The lower part is consisting two doors with one none-adjustable shelf, particularized with arched door handles, pulls. The freestanding library...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vittorio Dassi Bookcases

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Metal, Brass

1960s Open Bookcase with Chest of Drawers by Vittorio Dassi for G. Cecchini & C.

$5,708

1960s Open Bookcase with Chest of Drawers by Vittorio Dassi for G. Cecchini & C.

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Vigonza, Padua

1960s Open Bookcase with Chest of Drawers by Vittorio Dassi for G. Cecchini and C in Massive and Veneered Teak. Polished brass accessories and lacquered metal legs Vittorio Dassi Th...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vittorio Dassi Bookcases

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Teak

Vittorio Dassi Monumental Desk Wall Unit for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950

$18,217

Vittorio Dassi Monumental Desk Wall Unit for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950

By Vittorio Dassi, La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Monumental and very rare desk wall unit by Vittorio Dassi for Mobili Cantù – Italy, circa 1950. Italian walnut, birch and brass details. Corner assembly between two walls at a 90-deg...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vittorio Dassi Bookcases

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Brass

Modular Bookcase in Teak Design Vittorio Dassi, 1960s

$4,675

Modular Bookcase in Teak Design Vittorio Dassi, 1960s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in taranto, IT

Original 1960s teak bookcase, Vittorio Dassi design, composed of three wooden uprights (not metal!), 3 closed elements of which 2 with sliding doors and one with folding doors, and 6...

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1960s Italian Vintage Vittorio Dassi Bookcases

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Metal

Large Modular Wood Bookcase, Italy, 1960s

$4,700

H 116.15 in W 90.56 in D 7.88 in

Large Modular Wood Bookcase, Italy, 1960s

Located in Milan, IT

Large modular bookcase composed by movable black painted shelves and wood uprights with brass feet. More uprights and shelves available.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vittorio Dassi Bookcases

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Brass

Pair of Bookcase Cabinets, circa 1860, France

$15,000 / set

H 114 in W 51 in D 19.5 in

Pair of Bookcase Cabinets, circa 1860, France

Located in Girona, Spain

Pair of bookcase cabinets. Made with walnut. Very decorative piece with elephants carved in the wood. Three shelves made with glass. Very...

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Late 19th Century French Greek Revival Antique Vittorio Dassi Bookcases

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Walnut

Pair of Crocodile Leather Open Library Bookcases with Drawers & Record Slots

$6,978 / set

H 75.99 in W 39.18 in D 13.39 in

Pair of Crocodile Leather Open Library Bookcases with Drawers & Record Slots

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of tall free standing open bookcases with drawers to the base and Crocodile / Alligator leather finish A very good looking well made and decorative pair of open library...

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20th Century European Art Deco Vittorio Dassi Bookcases

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Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Italian Vittorio Dassi Style Nightstands Bedside Burl Walnut

$5,343 / set

H 23.2 in W 20.8 in D 14 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian Vittorio Dassi Style Nightstands Bedside Burl Walnut

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Mid-Century pair nightstands 1950s Vittorio Dassi manner in folder and burl walnut, legs in dark beech, walnut burl flame veneer on the doors and sides; interior in mahogany folder....

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vittorio Dassi Bookcases

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Glass, Burl

1960s, Teak Bookcase By Carl Axel Acking for Bodafors, Sweden

$1,639

H 59.85 in W 39.38 in D 17.33 in

1960s, Teak Bookcase By Carl Axel Acking for Bodafors, Sweden

By Bodafors, Carl-Axel Acking

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Teak Bookcase with Drawers by Carl Axel Acking for Bodafors (Sweden, 1950s–60s) A beautifully proportioned teak bookcase designed by renowned Swedish architect and designer Carl Axel...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vittorio Dassi Bookcases

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern PetiteTable Desk Designed by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

$4,007

H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in

Italian Mid-Century Modern PetiteTable Desk Designed by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern petite desk elegantly named "Dattilo" in wood teak designed by Vittorio Dassi, from the 1950s. The drawer front is very elegant, inspired by the co...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vittorio Dassi Bookcases

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Brass

Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s.

$1,761

H 76.19 in W 56.5 in D 16.93 in

Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s.

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s. Danish Mid-Century Modern bookcase and cabinet in teak. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s. In the style of Carlo Jensen/Hundevad/Børge Mogensen...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vittorio Dassi Bookcases

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Teak

Italian Mid Century sculptural Desk Table designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s

$3,789Sale Price|29% Off

H 30.32 in W 51.19 in D 29.53 in

Italian Mid Century sculptural Desk Table designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Traversetolo, IT

This elegant mid-century Italian design desk was designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s. The piece is characterized by a refined design that alternates soft and rounded lines with a...

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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Vittorio Dassi Bookcases

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Brass

Italian Vintage Writing Desk Attributed to Vittorio Dassi (circa 1950s)

$2,051Sale Price|30% Off

H 27.96 in W 41.54 in D 19.69 in

Italian Vintage Writing Desk Attributed to Vittorio Dassi (circa 1950s)

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in London, GB

Italian vintage writing desk attributed to celebrated furniture maker, Vittorio Dassi (circa 1950s). This represents iconic design along with a gorgeous marquetry exterior and iconic...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vittorio Dassi Bookcases

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Wood

Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Bookcase / Open Cabinet, 1960s

$1,032

H 34.26 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in

Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Bookcase / Open Cabinet, 1960s

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

Elegant Danish mid-century open bookcase crafted in richly grained rosewood, dating from the 1960s. This clean-lined cabinet features four spacious compartments, ideal for storing bo...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vittorio Dassi Bookcases

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Rosewood

Bookcase With Secretary/Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s

$1,572

H 75.01 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in

Bookcase With Secretary/Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s

Located in Lejre, DK

Made of teak and dating from the 1960s, this impressive bookcase with secretary/desk is a masterpiece of functionality and aesthetics. With its beautiful teak wood and characteristic...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vittorio Dassi Bookcases

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Teak

Vintage Teak Bookcase - Clausen & Son (Danish Design, 1960s)

$2,186

H 47.64 in W 40.95 in D 10.63 in

Vintage Teak Bookcase - Clausen & Son (Danish Design, 1960s)

By Clausen & Søn

Located in Torino, IT

Vintage Teak Bookcase - Clausen & Son (Danish Design, 1960s)

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vittorio Dassi Bookcases

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Teak

Previously Available Items

Vittorio Dassi Italian Monumental Wall Unit for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950s

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H 100.4 in W 64.97 in D 18.12 in

Vittorio Dassi Italian Monumental Wall Unit for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi, La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Elevate your interior with this exquisite and rare mid-century modern wall unit designed by Vittorio Dassi, a true icon of Italian craftsmanship. Meticulously crafted in the 1950s, t...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vittorio Dassi Bookcases

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Brass

Vintage Bookcase with Flap Cabinet and Open Compartments by V. Dassi, 1970s

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H 66.15 in W 16.15 in D 31.5 in

Vintage Bookcase with Flap Cabinet and Open Compartments by V. Dassi, 1970s

By Vittorio Dassi, Dassi Mobili Moderni

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage Bookcase with Flap Cabinet and Open Compartments attributed to Dassi Mobili Moderni and realized in 1950s. Wood and brass. Very good condition.

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1970s Italian Vintage Vittorio Dassi Bookcases

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Wood Bookcase 3 Modules by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

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H 80.71 in W 80.32 in D 16.93 in

Italian Mid-Century Wood Bookcase 3 Modules by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

3 modules bookcase designed by Italian designer Vittorio Dassi, freestanding and easy moving, best for both office and home storage. We need to take time for restore and packing for...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vittorio Dassi Bookcases

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Metal, Brass

Vittorio Dassi Monumental Wall Unit / Dry Bar for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950

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H 90.56 in W 118.12 in D 18.9 in

Vittorio Dassi Monumental Wall Unit / Dry Bar for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950

By Vittorio Dassi, La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Monumental and very rare wall unit by Vittorio Dassi for Mobili Cantù – Italy, circa 1950. Italian walnut, birch and brass details. The inside of the cabinets and drawers are covered...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vittorio Dassi Bookcases

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Brass

Italian Vittorio Dassi Rosewood Bookcase, Italy, 1960's

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H 108 in W 92 in D 18 in

Italian Vittorio Dassi Rosewood Bookcase, Italy, 1960's

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Austin, TX

Italian mid-century modern large rosewood bookcase, designed by Vittorio Dassi, c. 1960, having three sets of double door cabinets above shelves. The unit is centered with drawers, ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vittorio Dassi Bookcases

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Teak Wood Bookcase Four Modules by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

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H 80.71 in W 131.89 in D 15.75 in

Italian Mid-Century Teak Wood Bookcase Four Modules by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi, Dassi Mobili Moderni

Located in Traversetolo, IT

This bookcase consists of four modules freestanding, suitable to be moving and placed at will in the home. It's composed by #5 uprights, and equipped with #9 shelves, #2 cabinets tw...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vittorio Dassi Bookcases

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Brass

Vittorio Dassi Teak Wall Unit with Shelves and Storage Units, Italy, 1950s

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H 81.11 in W 90.16 in D 13.78 in

Vittorio Dassi Teak Wall Unit with Shelves and Storage Units, Italy, 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi, Dassi Lissone, Edmondo Palutari

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

This elegant freestanding wall unit, designed by Edmundo Palutari and produced by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s, is made of high-quality teak and showcases subtle brass detailing. O...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vittorio Dassi Bookcases

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Brass

Vintage large modular bookcase by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1960s

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H 84.65 in W 129.14 in D 15.75 in

Vintage large modular bookcase by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1960s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Vintage wooden modular bookcase produced in the 1960s by the iconic Italian company "Vittorio Dassi." The item consists of a solid poplar wood frame with teak veneer, black iron po...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vittorio Dassi Bookcases

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Brass, Iron

Vittorio Dassi Large Teak Wall Unit with Shelves and Storage Units, Italy, 1950s

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H 81.11 in W 186.62 in D 13.78 in

Vittorio Dassi Large Teak Wall Unit with Shelves and Storage Units, Italy, 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi, Edmondo Palutari, Dassi Lissone

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

This beautiful and very large freestanding wall unit designed by Edmundo Palutari and produced by Vittorio Dassi during the 1950s, is constructed from high-quality teak and features ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vittorio Dassi Bookcases

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Brass

Vittorio Dassi Monumental Wall Unit / Dry Bar for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950

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H 110.63 in W 118.12 in D 18.9 in

Vittorio Dassi Monumental Wall Unit / Dry Bar for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950

By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Vittorio Dassi

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Monumental wall unit by Vittorio Dassi for Mobili Cantù – Italy, circa 1950. Italian walnut, birch and brass details. The inside of the cabinets and drawers are covered luxuriously...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vittorio Dassi Bookcases

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Brass

Modular Bookcase in Cherry Midcentury Italian Design 1950s Shelves Drawers Dassi

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H 70.87 in W 63 in D 11.82 in

Modular Bookcase in Cherry Midcentury Italian Design 1950s Shelves Drawers Dassi

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Modular bookcase in Cherry midcentury Italian Design 1950s shelves drawers Dassi.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vittorio Dassi Bookcases

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Cherry

Vittorio Dassi Wall Unit / Dry Bar for Permanente Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950-60

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H 87.8 in W 105.52 in D 16.15 in

Vittorio Dassi Wall Unit / Dry Bar for Permanente Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950-60

By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Vittorio Dassi

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Sophisticated and very rare wall unit by Vittorio Dassi for Mobili Cantù - Italy, circa 1950-60. The inside of the cabinets and drawers are covered very luxuriously in Birch veneer and red felt. The inside shelves are made of Birch and some of glass. The large cabinet features a fold out bar...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vittorio Dassi Bookcases

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Brass

Vittorio Dassi bookcases for sale on 1stDibs.

Vittorio Dassi bookcases are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Vittorio Dassi bookcases, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original bookcases by Vittorio Dassi were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider bookcases by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Ico Parisi, and Osvaldo Borsani. Prices for Vittorio Dassi bookcases can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,750 and can go as high as $25,298, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $10,124.