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Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

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.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
A mid century brass and smoked glass étagère, circa 1970
By Design Institute America
Located in View Park, CA
A stunning, monumental brass étagère with smoked glass shelves, circa 1970. This striking piece features two demi-lune brass structures that line up and together fit eight glass shel...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

A mid century brass and smoked glass étagère, circa 1970
A mid century brass and smoked glass étagère, circa 1970

A mid century brass and smoked glass étagère, circa 1970

$3,650
IMB Modular Bookcase Series Selex 1960s Design Modernism
Located in Taranto, IT
This modular wooden bookcase, made in the 1960s by the renowned IMB manufacture, from the Selex series, is an iconic piece of mid-century modern design. Characterized by clean and es...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

IMB Modular Bookcase Series Selex 1960s Design Modernism
IMB Modular Bookcase Series Selex 1960s Design Modernism

IMB Modular Bookcase Series Selex 1960s Design Modernism

$5,067
Mid Century Danish Modern Slim Rosewood Bookcase with Lower Bar Unit with Key
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century Rosewood wood wide and bookcase with 6 adjustable shelves and a lower right locking bar or desk storage area. Beautiful rosewood backing with Slim design and sits on 4 ta...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Mid Century Danish Modern Slim Rosewood Bookcase with Lower Bar Unit with Key
Mid Century Danish Modern Slim Rosewood Bookcase with Lower Bar Unit with Key

Mid Century Danish Modern Slim Rosewood Bookcase with Lower Bar Unit with Key

$2,887 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Bookshelf / Cabinet
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak bookshelf / cabinet. The shelves are height-adjustable. This piece is in excellent refinished condition with very fe...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Bookshelf / Cabinet
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Bookshelf / Cabinet

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Bookshelf / Cabinet

$1,540
Lb7 bookcase, designed by Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia, Italy
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Modular bookshelf designed by Franco Albini in 1956 for Poggi Pavia. An exceptionally flexible bookshelf with various modular options, suitable to be placed against a wall or used as...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Lb7 bookcase, designed by Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia, Italy
Lb7 bookcase, designed by Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia, Italy

Lb7 bookcase, designed by Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia, Italy

$32,498
Vivai del Sud Italian Bookcase Etagere Four Shelves in Bamboo and Rattan, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous mid-century bookcase fully made in curved bamboo and rattan. This charming and unique piece was designed by Vivai del Sud and produced in Italy during the 1970s. In fabul...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Vivai del Sud Italian Bookcase Etagere Four Shelves in Bamboo and Rattan, 1970s
Vivai del Sud Italian Bookcase Etagere Four Shelves in Bamboo and Rattan, 1970s

Vivai del Sud Italian Bookcase Etagere Four Shelves in Bamboo and Rattan, 1970s

$2,154
Italian Bookcase in Walnut and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bookcase, oak, walnut, brass and glass, Italy, circa 1950. This sophisticated, large bookcase designed in Italy comes in a great size. With a nice variety of storage compartment and...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Italian Bookcase in Walnut and Oak
Italian Bookcase in Walnut and Oak

Italian Bookcase in Walnut and Oak

$5,450
1940s Intarsa Inlay Bookcase in Elm
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1940s Materials: Elm Measurements: 70.75″ wide x 12.25″ deep x 45″ tall
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Elm

1940s Intarsa Inlay Bookcase in Elm
1940s Intarsa Inlay Bookcase in Elm

1940s Intarsa Inlay Bookcase in Elm

$4,500
Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Maple
By James Loewen
Located in Goshen, IN
Inspired by mid-century modernism, Floe is made from solid hardwood using real joinery. With its low profile, Floe will fit nicely under a window by the wall, or against the back of...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Maple, Hardwood

Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Maple
Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Maple

Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Maple

$1,700
A. Dekker Dutch design bookcase by Tomado Holland 1950 colourfull minimalist
By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous free standing colourfull minimalist bookcase by dutch designer Adriaan Dekker in 1950. The bookcase has been worn and heavily used. Some loss of paint and signs of rust. gi...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Dutch Antique Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

A. Dekker Dutch design bookcase by Tomado Holland 1950 colourfull minimalist
A. Dekker Dutch design bookcase by Tomado Holland 1950 colourfull minimalist

A. Dekker Dutch design bookcase by Tomado Holland 1950 colourfull minimalist

$1,546
Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Cherry
By James Loewen
Located in Goshen, IN
Inspired by mid-century modernism, Floe is made from solid hardwood using real joinery. With its low profile, Floe will fit nicely under a window by the wall, or against the back of...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood, Cherry

Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Cherry
Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Cherry

Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Cherry

$1,700 / item
Infinity Modern Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Composed of a rhythmic stack of oval compartments, this bookcase creates visual impact through form and contrast. Shown in a rich Batavia Black exterior with a warm fruitwood interio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Infinity Modern Open Bookcase
Infinity Modern Open Bookcase

Infinity Modern Open Bookcase

$5,535 / item
Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 1 bay shelving system model Cado with back panel. This is a original vinta...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.

Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.

$1,683
English mid century curved freestanding teak bookcase by Remploy
Located in Leicester, GB
A fabulous English freestanding bookcase in Teak. This petite mid-century bookcase has a beautiful curved shape - a lovely simple design. The three shelves are a perfect size for boo...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

English mid century curved freestanding teak bookcase by Remploy
English mid century curved freestanding teak bookcase by Remploy

English mid century curved freestanding teak bookcase by Remploy

$630
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC20 Casier Standard by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Casier designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1925. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The Casiers standard formed part of a project for residential furnit...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC20 Casier Standard by Cassina
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC20 Casier Standard by Cassina

Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC20 Casier Standard by Cassina

$14,218 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, American Walnut For Cassina
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, American Walnut For Cassina Designed between 1956 and 1957 by Franco Albini and Fra...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, American Walnut For Cassina
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, American Walnut For Cassina

Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, American Walnut For Cassina

$37,625 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Italian Wall Unit, 1960s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Modular wall unit with 9 shelves, 1 box with two sliding glass doors, 1 box with two doors containing a shelf and 1 box with a hinged door containing a bar with light, a mirror and a...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Wall Unit, 1960s
Italian Wall Unit, 1960s

Italian Wall Unit, 1960s

$3,851
Mid-Century Modern Tricom Italian Etagere or Wall Unit after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Tricom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large symmetrical chrome and glass etagere in the style of Milo Baughman. It features a heavy chrome frame with clear rectangular sized glass shelves.
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Tricom Italian Etagere or Wall Unit after Milo Baughman
Mid-Century Modern Tricom Italian Etagere or Wall Unit after Milo Baughman

Mid-Century Modern Tricom Italian Etagere or Wall Unit after Milo Baughman

$4,800
Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s. Mid-Century Modern 4 bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by Danish architect Poul Cadovius. Cadovius had the revolutionary idea to design a floating, modular shelving system that would maximize floor space and signify the end of conformity in shelving. The Royal System shelving unit went on to win the gold medal at the Finland Furniture Fair in 1950 and silver medal at the XI Triennale di Milano 1957 and remained a hallmark of Scandinavian modern design throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Versatile and flexible floating bookcase that allows for continuous rearranging to suit individual needs. This original Cado Royal System is suitable for both living room, home office or library. The cabinet with the drop down woven front has one wide height adjustable shelf and two drawers. Can also be used as a secretary desk. The display cabinet with the double sliding glass doors also has one height adjustable shelf. The dresser module has four wide drawers. Two original sliding bookends...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.

Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.

$4,333
Danish Modern Mid century Rosewood wide Wall Floor Bookcase shelves
By Gunni Omann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful simple Danish modern mid century rosewood wide wall floor bookcase. Has 6 adjustable shelves. Amazing rosewood grain! In great vintage condition, circa 1960. Labeled Gunni ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Mid century Rosewood wide Wall Floor Bookcase shelves
Danish Modern Mid century Rosewood wide Wall Floor Bookcase shelves

Danish Modern Mid century Rosewood wide Wall Floor Bookcase shelves

$1,750 Sale Price
30% Off
Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian walnut, carved, three shelves, open bookcase, with great details and frames shaped in Victorian, Napoleon III, Louis XV style with beautiful burl wood pattern dec...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library
Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library

Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library

$1,925
French Mid-Century Modern Bookcase or Shelf Unit in Solid Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bookcase / wall shelving unit / room divider, solid ash, France, 1960s This mid-century modern French bookcase, dating from the 1960s, balances functionality with structural minima...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Ash

French Mid-Century Modern Bookcase or Shelf Unit in Solid Ash
French Mid-Century Modern Bookcase or Shelf Unit in Solid Ash

French Mid-Century Modern Bookcase or Shelf Unit in Solid Ash

$2,950
Hans Wegner Model Ry 100 Wall Unit / Room Divider Shelving with Drop Down Desk
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans J Wegner RY 100 Room divider / wall unit Ry Møbler, Denmark circa 1965 Teak, plated steel, and aluminum. with manufacturer's labels This configuration features three adjustable shelves, a drop-down desk with cabinet...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner Model Ry 100 Wall Unit / Room Divider Shelving with Drop Down Desk
Hans Wegner Model Ry 100 Wall Unit / Room Divider Shelving with Drop Down Desk

Hans Wegner Model Ry 100 Wall Unit / Room Divider Shelving with Drop Down Desk

$2,750
Vintage freestanding wall unit / bookcase, France 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Striking and versatile, this freestanding wall unit from the 1960s was sourced in France and embodies the spirit of mid-century design. Crafted from solid green stained ash wood, the...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Ash

Vintage freestanding wall unit / bookcase, France 1960s
Vintage freestanding wall unit / bookcase, France 1960s

Vintage freestanding wall unit / bookcase, France 1960s

$6,620
Jordi Vilanova i Bosch large cabinet Spain 1970
By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This spectacular cabinet, designed and produced by Jordi Vilanova i Bosch in Spain during the 1970s, is an impressive example of mid-century design that combines functionality with s...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Laminate, Pine

Jordi Vilanova i Bosch large cabinet Spain 1970
Jordi Vilanova i Bosch large cabinet Spain 1970

Jordi Vilanova i Bosch large cabinet Spain 1970

$25,878
20th Century, Italian Production Wall Wooden Bookcase 60s
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Turin, Turin
Wall Bookcase composed of just one bay with height-adjustable shelves. Designed and produced in Italy in the 60 s. The bookcase it is made of lacquered metal structure with brass bas...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

20th Century, Italian Production Wall Wooden Bookcase 60s
20th Century, Italian Production Wall Wooden Bookcase 60s

20th Century, Italian Production Wall Wooden Bookcase 60s

$4,212
rare bookcase designed "css" model by george nelson for herman miller 1060
By George Nelson
Located in taranto, IT
Rare Sky/Earth modular bookcase model "CSS", designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960 composed of five height-adjustable aluminium uprights, 10 shelves, two wooden upper com...
Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

rare bookcase designed "css" model by george nelson for herman miller 1060
rare bookcase designed "css" model by george nelson for herman miller 1060

rare bookcase designed "css" model by george nelson for herman miller 1060

$11,795
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 2 bay shelving system model Cado with back panels. This is a original vint...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.

Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.

$2,648
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stain Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stain Wood by Cassina Designed between 1956 and 1957 by Franco Albini and Franc...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stain Wood by Cassina
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stain Wood by Cassina

Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stain Wood by Cassina

$15,490 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase

Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase

$7,485 / item
Mid-Century Modern Sliding Glass Door Bookcase Cabinet Robert Heritage
By Robert Heritage
Located in Leicester, GB
We can ship directly to you - please contact us with your country & postcode for an accurate delivery price. Shipping to the US £450 in a custom made crate A beautiful long slim gla...
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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Sliding Glass Door Bookcase Cabinet Robert Heritage
Mid-Century Modern Sliding Glass Door Bookcase Cabinet Robert Heritage

Mid-Century Modern Sliding Glass Door Bookcase Cabinet Robert Heritage

$827
20th Century, Italian Production Wall Wooden Bookcase 60s
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Turin, Turin
Wall Bookcase composed of just one bay with height-adjustable shelves. Designed and produced in Italy in the 60 s. The bookcase it is realized in lacquered metal structure with brass...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

20th Century, Italian Production Wall Wooden Bookcase 60s
20th Century, Italian Production Wall Wooden Bookcase 60s

20th Century, Italian Production Wall Wooden Bookcase 60s

$4,212
Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian walnut, carved, three shelves, open bookcase, with great details and frames shaped in Victorian, Napoleon III, Louis XV style with beautiful burl wood pattern dec...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library
Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library

Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library

$1,053 Sale Price
50% Off
Etagère murale en pin vintage style Maison Regain des années 80
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Etagère murale en pin vintage, dans le style Maison Regain des années 80, 9 casiers. 2 crochets métalliques pour la suspendre. Très bon état général. Ref 250 204 Hauteur : 76 cm Larg...
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Etagère murale en pin vintage style Maison Regain des années 80
Etagère murale en pin vintage style Maison Regain des années 80

Etagère murale en pin vintage style Maison Regain des années 80

$349
Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern 4 bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by Danish architect Poul Cadovius. Cadovius had the revolutionary idea to design a floating, modular shelving system that would maximize floor space and signify the end of conformity in shelving. The Royal System shelving unit went on to win the gold medal at the Finland Furniture Fair in 1950 and silver medal at the XI Triennale di Milano 1957 and remained a hallmark of Scandinavian modern design throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Versatile and flexible floating bookcase that allows for continuous rearranging to suit individual needs. This original Cado Royal System is suitable for both living room, home office or library. The cabinet with the sliding double doors also has one height adjustable shelf. The display cabinet features the original glass doors with etched motifs and one glass shelf. One original fixture with two sliding bookends...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.

Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.

$4,453
Scandinavian elm and burr low open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian elm and burr low open bookcase circa 1950. Stunning art deco influenced Swedish low open bookcase.  Made from elm, narrow depth and rounded ends make this the ideal sto...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Elm, Burl

Scandinavian elm and burr low open bookcase
Scandinavian elm and burr low open bookcase

Scandinavian elm and burr low open bookcase

$3,498
Isa Bergamo Wall Bookstore, Italy 1960s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Naples, IT
Hanging bookcase made of teak veneer wood and enameled metal rod. Produced in the 1960s by ISA BERGAMO. Featuring metal supports and 4 wooden shelves, the bookcase has a suspended, a...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Isa Bergamo Wall Bookstore, Italy 1960s
Isa Bergamo Wall Bookstore, Italy 1960s

Isa Bergamo Wall Bookstore, Italy 1960s

$1,805
Freestanding 60s bookcase designed by Edmondo Palutari for Vittorio Dassi
By Dassi Mobili Moderni, Edmondo Palutari
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Wall cabinet cupboard - bookcase made of dark stained rosewood, Italy 1960s. All elements can be variably fixed. Design: Edmondo Palutari, Manufacturer: Dassi, Italy 1960s. Feel fr...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Freestanding 60s bookcase designed by Edmondo Palutari for Vittorio Dassi
Freestanding 60s bookcase designed by Edmondo Palutari for Vittorio Dassi

Freestanding 60s bookcase designed by Edmondo Palutari for Vittorio Dassi

$5,536
One-Off 1964 Rotating Bookshelf Centro, Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, Italy
By Claudio Salocchi, Sormani
Located in Arosio, IT
This is a one-off piece, made especially for Luigi Sormani, manufacturer of the renowned "Centro" bookshelf by designer Claudio Salocchi, a true design-hit of the '60s and '70s and a collector's item. This rotating high bookshelf...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

One-Off 1964 Rotating Bookshelf Centro, Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, Italy
One-Off 1964 Rotating Bookshelf Centro, Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, Italy

One-Off 1964 Rotating Bookshelf Centro, Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, Italy

$43,933
Bookshelf by Sormani for Roche Bobois Green Lacquer and Stained Cherrywood, 1990
By Roche Bobois, Sormani
Located in Arosio, IT
This sculptural wave-shaped cabinet was designed by Emilio Rossi and produced by Sormani for the prestigious French brand Roche Bobois in Italy in the early 1990s. An exceptional exa...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Bookshelf by Sormani for Roche Bobois Green Lacquer and Stained Cherrywood, 1990
Bookshelf by Sormani for Roche Bobois Green Lacquer and Stained Cherrywood, 1990

Bookshelf by Sormani for Roche Bobois Green Lacquer and Stained Cherrywood, 1990

$1,925 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury LB7 modular bookcase designed by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy 1957
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Modular bookcase model LB7 designed by Franco Albini for Poggi. Marked Poggi Pavia. An extremely flexible bookcase, with different modular options, suited to being against a wall or...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Midcentury LB7 modular bookcase designed by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy 1957
Midcentury LB7 modular bookcase designed by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy 1957

Midcentury LB7 modular bookcase designed by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy 1957

$10,832
Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Revolving Bookcase Shelf
By Dux of Sweden
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase. Wonderfully detailed with contrasting vertical and horizontal design with varying shades of Rosewood. Upper case with ample display surface...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Rosewood

Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Revolving Bookcase Shelf
Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Revolving Bookcase Shelf

Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Revolving Bookcase Shelf

$2,250
1980s Three Piece Lighted Rosewood Veneer Wall Unit the Style of Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Really beautiful and interesting wall unit using rosewood veneer strips in the manner of celebrated Brazilian furniture designer Jorge Zalszupin. The shelves are also rosewood veneer...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

1980s Three Piece Lighted Rosewood Veneer Wall Unit the Style of Jorge Zalszupin
1980s Three Piece Lighted Rosewood Veneer Wall Unit the Style of Jorge Zalszupin

1980s Three Piece Lighted Rosewood Veneer Wall Unit the Style of Jorge Zalszupin

$3,850
Taichiro Nakay for La Permanente Mobili Wall Cabinet in Cherry
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakay (Nakai), sideboard, coated steel, cherry, brass, glass, circa 1955 Taichiro Nakay is an incredibly talented Japanese designer who is mostly known for his participati...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

Taichiro Nakay for La Permanente Mobili Wall Cabinet in Cherry
Taichiro Nakay for La Permanente Mobili Wall Cabinet in Cherry

Taichiro Nakay for La Permanente Mobili Wall Cabinet in Cherry

$18,400
French Mid-Century Modern Bookcase in Solid Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bookcase / wall shelving unit / room divider, solid ash, France, 1960s This mid-century modern French bookcase, dating from the 1960s, balances functionality with structural minima...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Ash

French Mid-Century Modern Bookcase in Solid Ash
French Mid-Century Modern Bookcase in Solid Ash

French Mid-Century Modern Bookcase in Solid Ash

$7,450
Restored Mid-Century Modular Wall Unit from Jitona, 1973
By Jitona
Located in Żory, PL
This mahogany modular wall unit was manufactured by Jitona in the Czech Republic in 1973. It consists of 2 cabinets, 2 display cabinets, 2 shelves and a desk. The design allows for ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Mid-Century Modular Wall Unit from Jitona, 1973
Restored Mid-Century Modular Wall Unit from Jitona, 1973

Restored Mid-Century Modular Wall Unit from Jitona, 1973

$3,972
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Tambour Bookcase/Credenza by Arne Vodder, Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A Mid-Century Modern veneered bookcase with spacious interior. Sliding glass doors with metal handles. The base part has two tambour sliding doors, with two extra drawers. The design...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Tambour Bookcase/Credenza by Arne Vodder, Sibast
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Tambour Bookcase/Credenza by Arne Vodder, Sibast

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Tambour Bookcase/Credenza by Arne Vodder, Sibast

$4,573
Mid-Cemtury Stained Bamboo Corner Etagere / Bookcase
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Cemtury Stained hand crafted Bamboo Corner Etagere / Bookcase Measure 29.75" in width, 19.75" in depth 20" in height. Lower tier clearance ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Bamboo

Mid-Cemtury Stained Bamboo Corner Etagere / Bookcase
Mid-Cemtury Stained Bamboo Corner Etagere / Bookcase

Mid-Cemtury Stained Bamboo Corner Etagere / Bookcase

$696 Sale Price
30% Off
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Mid Century Walnut 3 Tier Bookcase
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Mid Century Walnut 3 Tier Bookcase This bookcase measures: 48 wide x 12 deep x 29 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting stud...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Mid Century Walnut 3 Tier Bookcase
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Mid Century Walnut 3 Tier Bookcase

Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Mid Century Walnut 3 Tier Bookcase

$4,595
Mid-century Enamel Green Steel Tanker Vinyl Record Bookcase Console
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This original Mid-century modern steel bookcase is stylish and functional, perfectly sized for vinyl records. Its vibrant enamel green metal construction adds a pop of color to any r...
Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Mid-century Enamel Green Steel Tanker Vinyl Record Bookcase Console
Mid-century Enamel Green Steel Tanker Vinyl Record Bookcase Console

Mid-century Enamel Green Steel Tanker Vinyl Record Bookcase Console

$390 Sale Price
40% Off
Derk Jan De Vries for Maisa Italian Midcentury Ash Bookcase 1970s
By Maisa
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design bookcase in ash wood serie "Samara", composed of three modular elements, two of which are open storage units and one drawer unit, stackable at will d...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Ash

Derk Jan De Vries for Maisa Italian Midcentury Ash Bookcase 1970s
Derk Jan De Vries for Maisa Italian Midcentury Ash Bookcase 1970s

Derk Jan De Vries for Maisa Italian Midcentury Ash Bookcase 1970s

$5,175
Angelo Mangiarotti Italian Wood Bookcases Shelves Cavalletto Model for Agapecasa
By Angelo Mangiarotti, AgapeCasa
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
A furnishing system made entirely of wood, designed by Angelo Mangiarotti in 1953. Its distinctive feature is a trestle in the shape of an upturned “V”, which means it is superimposable by means of a siply gravity joint, and whose special perimeter section can accomodate bookshelves on which closed containers...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Angelo Mangiarotti Italian Wood Bookcases Shelves Cavalletto Model for Agapecasa
Angelo Mangiarotti Italian Wood Bookcases Shelves Cavalletto Model for Agapecasa

Angelo Mangiarotti Italian Wood Bookcases Shelves Cavalletto Model for Agapecasa

$2,789 Sale Price
20% Off
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Bookcase, Chandigarh, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Teak, 5 Hole File Rack, Chandigarh, India c. 1960s Rare example of a model PJ-R-27-B five hole file rack with stencil markings by Pierre...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Bookcase, Chandigarh, 1960s
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Bookcase, Chandigarh, 1960s

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Bookcase, Chandigarh, 1960s

$13,750
Substantial Post-War Unix Sectional Modular Oak Library Bookcase Shop Fitting
By Phoenix
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
An enormous bank of ‘Unix’ stacking glazed library bookcases, comprising of an impressive 26 sections and 114 boxes to fill! Retailed by the Phoenix Gallery of St. Martins Lane, Char...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Substantial Post-War Unix Sectional Modular Oak Library Bookcase Shop Fitting
Substantial Post-War Unix Sectional Modular Oak Library Bookcase Shop Fitting

Substantial Post-War Unix Sectional Modular Oak Library Bookcase Shop Fitting

$11,216 / set
Low mid-century Bookshelf by Heywood-Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Trenton, NJ
Bring home a classic slice of mid-century modern history with this Heywood Wakefield low bookshelf, dressed in the brand’s beloved champagne finish. Compact yet full of character, the piece measures 36 inches wide by 11 inches deep and stands 32.5 inches tall—a versatile size for any room needing a little extra storage with a whole lot of style. This bookshelf exemplifies the best of mid-century craftsmanship. The solid maple frame, gracefully softened at the edges, creates a gentle silhouette that complements both vintage and contemporary interiors. The champagne finish enhances the natural grain of the wood, producing a soft golden sheen that feels warm and inviting. It features two adjustable height shelves offering three levels of open storage—ideal for books, ceramics, or small plants. Whether you're filling it with classic novels or showcasing collectibles, the design encourages personalization. The shallow depth keeps the footprint minimal while still offering ample display space. The bookshelf’s low profile makes it an excellent choice for under windows or as a base for wall art. It’s a flexible piece that transitions easily from room to room and function to function—from a child’s room bookshelf to an entryway...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Low mid-century Bookshelf by Heywood-Wakefield
Low mid-century Bookshelf by Heywood-Wakefield

Low mid-century Bookshelf by Heywood-Wakefield

$895
Swedish mid century elm low open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid century elm low open bookcase circa 1950. Fine quality stylish piece of mid century scandinavian furniture design. Central lockable cupboard containing a single shelf, ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Swedish mid century elm low open bookcase
Swedish mid century elm low open bookcase

Swedish mid century elm low open bookcase

$3,498
Paul McCobb Planner Group 3 Piece Bookcase
By Paul McCobb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paul McCobb Planner Group 3 Piece Bookcase Grouping bought directly from the original owners! All original and very clean! 4 drawer center unit is a very nice addition to this Cla...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group 3 Piece Bookcase
Paul McCobb Planner Group 3 Piece Bookcase

Paul McCobb Planner Group 3 Piece Bookcase

$3,960 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Ilmari Tapiovaara Modular Bookshelf "Pala" In Teak, Asko 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
This monumental bookshelf "Pala" is by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914-1999) for Asko. A perfect example of a mid 20-th century bookshelf design from the 1950-1960s. It is ...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Ilmari Tapiovaara Modular Bookshelf "Pala" In Teak, Asko 1950s
Ilmari Tapiovaara Modular Bookshelf "Pala" In Teak, Asko 1950s

Ilmari Tapiovaara Modular Bookshelf "Pala" In Teak, Asko 1950s

$46,340 Sale Price
30% Off
Midcentury wood and leather bookcase by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Stunning Artona bookcase designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in Italy in 1970. This iconic piece present several shelves, some closed by a bevelled glass with leather hand...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Midcentury wood and leather bookcase by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
Midcentury wood and leather bookcase by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto

Midcentury wood and leather bookcase by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto

$10,832 / item
Mid-20th Century Oak Low Bookcase / Bookshelf
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Mid-20th Century Oak Low Bookcase / Bookshelf. Adjustable shelves. Dimensions: 31.5" in width and 10.25" in depth and 36" in height.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Mid-20th Century Oak Low Bookcase / Bookshelf
Mid-20th Century Oak Low Bookcase / Bookshelf

Mid-20th Century Oak Low Bookcase / Bookshelf

$836 Sale Price
30% Off

Mid-century Modern bookcases for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern bookcases for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bookcases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, wall decorations, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern bookcases made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bookcases, popular names associated with this style include Børge Mogensen, Paul McCobb, Cassina, and Franco Albini. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for bookcases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $64 and tops out at $136,000 while the average work can sell for $3,257.

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