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Bookcases For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 1940s
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-16-A File Rack / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
Located in Zürich, CH
The very rare file rack created by Pierre Jeanneret serves as a sophisticated addition to every living space. Its well-proportioned shape, combined with the perfectly useful size of ...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Brown Wooden Bookcase, Italy 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Brown Wooden Bookcase Shelves, Italy 1960s. Impressive Mid-Century Modern Italian wooden bookcase from the 60s. These extra large wall units...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Willy Guhl Concrete Cube Side Table, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural concrete cube side table by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Handmade in Switzerland in the early 1960s. Produced by Eternit. Age and weather has given this piece an inimitable...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Bookcases

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Concrete

Italian mid-century modern green Modular bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern green Modular bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1960s Modular bookcase mod. Congresso with structure entirely in dark green metal, original of the time. Th...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Metal

Italian mid-century modern green Modular bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern green Modular bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1960s Modular bookcase mod. Congresso with structure entirely in dark green metal, original of the time. Th...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Metal

Italian mid-century modern green Modular bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern green Modular bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1960s Modular bookcase mod. Congresso with structure entirely in dark green metal, original of the time. Th...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Metal

Danish Modern Mid century Rosewood wide Wall Floor Bookcase
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful simple Danish modern mid century rosewood wide wall floor bookcase. Has 6 adjustable shelves. Amazing rosewood grain! In grea...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Rosewood

Open storage cabinet by Rud Thygesen for HG Furniture, Denmark 1960s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Open storage cabinet by Rud Thygesen for HG Furniture, Denmark 1960s. This bookcase is made out of oak and features adjustable shelves. Good original condition with some visible wear...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Oak

Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern secretary-desk-bookcase manufactured in
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern secretary-desk-bookcase manufactured in Denmark in the 1960's. This exquisite piece, recently imported from Europe to California before its re...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Rosewood

P700 Proposal Wall-Unit in chrome and glass, Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in amstelveen, NL
Extraordinary “P700 Proposal” modular wall-unit system by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, Italy 1960s. The unit is made from chrome-plated steel. It features 9 shelves and 1 cabinet ...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Chrome

Scandinavian Bookcase In Teak With Black Lacquered Stands By Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Scandinavian Moderen bookcase designed by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors in Sweden 1960s. The lower cabinet has two sliding doors and inside a shelf. Fixed positioned. On to...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Beech, Teak

Scandinavian rosewood bookcase
Located in Brescia, IT
Swedish 1960s bookcase with storage compartment. A classically elegant piece of furniture consisting of a cabinet with hinged doors on which rests a frame equipped with three adjust...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Rosewood

Bookcase with Sideboard
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak cabinet with shelving. This Scandinavian sideboard fulfills the function of both a storage cabinet and a bookcase. The lower part...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Claudio Salocchi for Sormani Italian Midcentury Metal Dark Wood Bookcase, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design revolving bookcase model “Centro” designed by Claudio Salocchi (Milano 1934 - Milano 2012) and produced by Sormani Arosio with central revolving str...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Metal

Vintage Bookshelf Exotic Wood Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Bookcase with flap compartments in exotic wood veneer with brass legs.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Wood

String Shelf System, Bookcase with Bar Cabinet Teak by WHB Germany, 1950s
Located in Gaggenau, DE
a very unique and wonderful String shelving system unite made of Teak wood by WHB Deutschland, 1960s Dimentions: H: 190 cm W: 217 cm D: ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Bamboo Rattan and Glass Bookcase Étagère, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Italian bookcase shelf étagère in bamboo and rattan and glass shelves from the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, Wicker

Willy Guhl Concrete Cube Side Table, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic modular fiber cement cube by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl, for Eternit. Amazing scale and patina to each cube. Great as a side table, for holding b...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Cement, Concrete

Jens Risom Walnut and Brass Credenza / Bookshelf / Media Center
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Walnut Credenza, designed by Jens Risom, American, circa 1960s. Signed with Risom label. Jens Risom was definitely influenced by Danish Modern design, and this piece is n...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Metal, Brass

1960s Poul Hundevad Palisander Upcycled Bookcase Cabinet, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good/Very good original condition with minor signs of use - The iron hairpin legs were aded afterwards - stamped by producer.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Iron

Rare James Mont Shelving, Custom Bookcase, Cabinet, Asian Modernist
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare James Mont shelving, cusstoms bookcase, cabinet, Asian Modernist design. Wonderful color, surface, patina. Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en route from Buffalo...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Open bookshelf in teak from Denmark, 1960s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Open bookshelf from Denmark, 1960s. This cabinet is made out of teak and features five shelves. Good original condition. Scandinavian simplicity.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Pilastro Tjerk Reijenga Bookcase / Wall System 1960
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Pilastro Tjerk Reijenga bookcase / wall system 1960 Very intact and large wall system / bookcase, designed by Tjerk Rijenga for Pilastro Holland, around 1960. This is a very nice large and very complete wall unit with some rare pieces. This unit contains a punched magazine...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Metal

1960s Danish Upcycled Palisander Bookcase
Located in Praha, CZ
- The item was carefully refurbished. The hairpin iron legs were added afterwards.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Bookcase E22 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern wall bookcase E22 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s Modular composition fixed on black metal uprights, with shelves, sideboard with sliding doors and dr...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Metal

Lighting Display Cabinet in Brass, France, 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Interesting display cabinet entirely in brass, to display a sculpture or a graphic work under the upper lighting, and store books on the lower shelves. France 1970. Four clear gl...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Vintage and Antique Bookcases for Sale: Shop Art Deco Bookcases, Globe Wernicke Bookcases and Barrister Bookcases on 1stDibs

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.

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