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Bookcases For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: 1960s
Mid-Century modular wooden bookcase, Italy, 1960s
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Modular Mid-Century bookcase with wooden structure and gilded brass details. This elegant piece offers versatile storage with four shelves, a central cabinet, four drawers, and two f...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Bookcase or Etagere
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinoiserie Bookcase or Etagere, probably American, circa 1950s. It is a versatile size and can be used as a bookcase, etagere, or display case. The collection of Japanese bronzes se...
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1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Angelo Mangiarotti Italian Wood Bookcases Shelves Cavalletto Model for 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

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Wood

1960s Bookcase Shelves "Parade" by Kajsa & Nils Nisse Strinning , Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This beautiful modular teak shelving system, designed by Kajsa and Nils "Nisse" Strinning in the 1960s, is a prime example of Scandinavian functionalism. Versatile sectional design,...
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1960s Danish Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Contemporary Room Divider Shelving "30/30 S" in Oak by Casey Lurie Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Part room divider, part bookcase, part screen, the "30/30" series is an extremely versatile shelving system. Named for the degrees of the alternately angled dividers which give the p...
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2010s North American Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Modernist Low Bookcase, Chrome Plated Metal, Lacquered Wood, Glass, Customizable
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel low bookcase in chrome plated metal, glossy lacquered wood and sliding glass panels. Customizable.
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2010s German Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Green Beige Lacquered 3-Tier Bookshelf with Rounded Inserts by Ultramobili
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique, Mina LW Modular Library Wall Units by Ultramobili Dimensions: W 301.3 x D 96.5 x H 124 cm Materials: Green Beige mat lacquered finish with Walnut Canaletto. Three-level boo...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Abaco Writing Desk by Fabio Rebosio
Located in Milan, IT
Prized materials and clean aesthetic effortlessly merge in this exquisite writing desk by Fabio Rebosio. The structure is crafted of Canaletto walnut wood and enriched with a matte b...
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2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Glass

Bookcase, shelves with wooden legs and MDF shelves
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Lido collection bookcase. 5 oval and rectangular shelves made of scratch-resistant lacquered MDF 19mm (0.07inch) thick, solid walnut wood legs. Measurements H183xW150xD40cm. Availabl...
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2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Brutalist Cabinet in Solid Oak, Brown
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Brutalist Cabinet made of solid oak Dimensions: 180 x 80 x 45 cm Unique piece made to order. Customizable. Founded by D...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Rosewood Revolving Bookcase circa 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Rosewood Revolving Bookcase, Denmark, circa 1960s. Great way to organize your books and give yourself easy access to them.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern bookcase in teak. Lower part with two wide drawers. Sculpted pulls in solid teak. Upper part has three height adj...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Danish Modern Tall Oak Bookcase
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak Danish bookcase, circa 1960's. Tapered profile with bookmatched veneer and solid base. Centre shelf is fixed height, 3 adjustable shelves. Unrestored item with an option to purc...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Oak

Bespoke Tubular Steel Low Bookcase, Chrome, Lacquered Wood, Sliding Glass Panels
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus tubular steel low bookcase with case in chrome plated metal, lacquered blockboard and sliding glass panels.
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2010s German Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Gianfranco Frattini, Bookcase, Rosewood, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A modular rosewood bookcase designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Bernini, Italy, c. 1960s.  Dimensions: 81.5” H x 49.5” W x 14” D
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Rosewood

White Surfer Bookcase, Bookshelves, Design object
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
"Add a Touch of Contemporary Artistry to Your Space with the White Surfer Bookcase Bookshelves Design Object Elevate your interior decor with the White...
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2010s Turkish Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Brutalist Style Cupboard in Solid Oak (dark)
Located in Paris, IDF
Cupboard made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) Measures: 175 x 80 x 40 cm SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorative objects in solid oak in an authentic ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Bookcases

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Oak

Modular Storage 'KOU' Made of Concrete
Located in Paris, IDF
'KOU' is a modular storage made of concrete by Bentu Design [Blocks sold individually] Dimension of one block: 36 x 36 x 26cm Bentu Design's furnitu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Concrete

Mid-Century Danish Teak Low Compact Bookcase
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fantastic Danish teak, low, compact bookcase made in Denmark. This slim beautiful vintage teak bookcase features two adjustable shelves, the left shelf measures 28″ wide x 11″ deep t...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Scandinavian Contemporary Haiku Shelf, Oakwood, Ashwood or Black
Located in Visby, SE
Haiku shelf in Scandinavian contemporary style is made in solid wood with modern cns-technique and traditional craftsmanship to manifest a product with est...
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2010s Swedish Minimalist Bookcases

Materials

Ash

rare bookcase designed "css" model by george nelson for herman miller 1060
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Franco Albini Bookcase; a Masterpiece of Italian Craftsmanship and Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introducing the remarkable Veliero Bookcase, designed by the renowned Franco Albini in 1940 and relaunched by Cassina in Italy between 2011 and 2019. This exceptional wooden bookcase challenges the laws of physics, showcasing Cassina's unparalleled design and construction capabilities while preserving the minimal, linear aesthetics of the original design. A testament to the designer's ability to create innovative and functional furniture pieces, the Veliero Bookcase appears to defy gravity, giving the impression that the books and objects placed on it are floating in mid-air. The Veliero bookcase is a contemporary interpretation of the 1940 one-of-a-kind piece that Albini created for his own Milan home. With its striking, experimental design, this modern masterpiece has earned its status as a work of art, as magical and captivating today as it was when first introduced. Elevate your home or art collection with the Franco Albini Veliero...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Suvretta Plastic Bookcase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Suvretta bookcase in plastic laminate was originally designed in 1981, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano. Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. In 1939 he graduated...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

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Plastic

18th Century Hand Painted Venetian Style Green Ferrovia Cupboard with Magnolias
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Capsule Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our brand new Ferrovia Cupboard. This piece is inspired by memories made visiting dear friends in the south of the Un...
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2010s Italian Other Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Danish Walnut Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Walnut Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. This is a version of the Royal wall unit by Poul Cadovius with beautiful walnut veneered shelves. Designed in 1...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Franco Albini Veliero Bookcase for Cassina, Italy, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material. The shelf is available in natural ashwood or black stained ashwood with elements in either brass or satin brass chrome. Bookcase desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

French Louis Philippe Style 3-Module Corner Bookcase Lacquered Solid Cherry Wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This bookcase is presented in cherry wood and can also be made in oak. We can deliver it in 3 modules everywhere and also assemble the modules and install it directly at your plac...
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2010s French Louis Philippe Bookcases

Materials

Cherry, Oak

Contemporary Shelving Room Divider "30/30 L" in Walnut by Casey Lurie Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Part room divider, part bookcase, part screen, the "30/30" series is an extremely versatile shelving system. Named for the degrees of the alternately angled dividers which give the ...
Category

2010s North American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Danish Modern Rosewood 3-Bay Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Rosewood 3-Bay Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s. Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s. Floating modular 3 bay shelving...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Fritz Haller for USM Vintage Bookshelf
Located in Chicago, IL
Fritz Haller for USM Vintage Bookshelf, 2 sections wide, three high, with black and white alternate panels. Fritz Haller & Paul Schaerer, 1963 Made by USM ...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Unit in Wood and Aluminum for Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Please get in touch regarding the exact price. Charlotte Perriand Nuage unit in wood and aluminum for Cassina The modules with doors on this iconic piec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Wooden Modular Bookcase in Solid Caribbean Walnut – Set of 4 Units
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
These pieces, simple and versatile, allow to create structures with different arrangements. In them, the beauty of solid wood and details of square inserts stand out. Stackable, they...
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2010s Mexican Organic Modern Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Modern Walnut Bookcase by Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Lawrence Peabody Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Black walnut, Claro walnut veneer This Lawrence Peabody modern boo...
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2010s American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Mirrored Pair Contemporary Shelving "Paso" in Walnut by Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Paso shelving was designed to embody simplicity and harmony through the use of rhythmical geometries and warm natural materials. Alternating ladder-like shelves create discrete secti...
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2010s North American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Large 'Horizontale' White Oak and Black Steel Shelving Unit by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large 'Horizontale' shelving unit in the style of Charlotte Perriand. Made of 8 solid clear-coated white oak shelves and 18 matte black powder coated steel spacer elements of thre...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Wall Unit Attributed to Eugenio Escudero
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Spectacular wall unit attributed by the Spanish designer and fervent admirer of Gio Ponti who settled in Mexico, Eugenio Escudero. Escudero is cataloged one of the greatest icons of ...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Franco Albini Modular Bookcase "Infinito" for Cassina, Italy, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the color, size and material. Modular Bookcase designed by Franco Albini, relaunched in 2008. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. An extremely flexible bookcase, with myriad modular options, suited to being against a wall or as a room partition...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

QUANTUM Large Bookshelf, by Piero Lissoni for Glas Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bookcases made of boxes of different sizes in transparent 10 mm extralight tempered glass, glued at 45° and deliberately overlapped in a misaligned and irregular way. Available with ...
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2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass

Danish Modern Oak Bookcase
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak Danish bookcase, circa 1960's. Sleek, low profile lines with fixed height shelf. Bookmatched veneer and solid removable tapered legs . Slim compact size for the modern condo...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Vintage Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular teak wall unit by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s Vintage modular 2 bay shelving system model FM Reolsystem. This set consist of: ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Stained Ash
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Stained Black Ash. The Démon Shelf, or the Biblio-Démon in Matégot’s original 1954 sketches, was part of a “plan d’execution de la bibliothèque," or his ideal model of an interior home library and study...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Light Taupe Morning Glory Bookcase
Located in Milan, IT
Introducing the Morning Glory bookcase, a classic piece inspired by traditional Italian architecture. With its stylish design and customizable options, this bookcase is an ideal addi...
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2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

1960's TOMADO Black and White Standing Enameled Metal Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, black and white enameled metal industrial bookshelf by Jan van der Togt for Tomado. Lightweight versatile shelving unit perfect for displaying your favorite books and ac...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Auffray & Co French Provincial Antique Distressed Style Bookcase China Cabinet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Auffray made some of the finest French furniture ever made in the United States. Their quality and design was second to none and made to look like an authentic antique and beautifull...
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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Pontile Bookcase, in canaletto walnut, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Bookcase made of a series of solid wood poles with circular section, veneered shelves with solid wood edging, all made of Canaletto walnut finished with transparent paint. The head of the poles is coated with a blue protective paint. The system is completed by two storage compartments that feature sliding doors with integrated handle. The library is shipped semi assembled. Design by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum Libreria costituita da pali continui a sezione circolare in legno massello. Ripiani impiallacciati con bordatura in massello. Il tutto realizzato in noce Canaletto finito con vernice trasparente. La testa...
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2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Walnut

English Mahogany Glazed Door Breakfront
Located in Woodbury, CT
We designed this breakfront to look the part of an 18th century piece, but offer 21st century functionality. From the glass shelves that allow for the option of interior lighting to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Cheba bookcase, in lacquered metal snd plywood, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Tables on one or more levels, furnish ironically without remaining unnoticed. Ideal companions for public and private environments and contexts. The structure is a curved metal roun...
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2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Kartell Sound Rack Modular Bookcase in Marine by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multi-shaped and multi-purpose shelving system, stackable and modular, offering the possibility of creating a variety of geometric and chromatic compositions. This accessory can play the dual role as both container and room divider. IT IS a go...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Resin

Midcentury Freestanding Bookcase in Teak by Kurt Østervig, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Bookcase in teak designed by Kurt Østervig M.A.A. for K.P furniture in 1960s. Made in Denmark, great condition.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Modern Bookcase in Teak by Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Lawrence Peabody Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Teak This Lawrence Peabody modern bookcase cabinet for Craft Associates Furniture is expertly hand crafted. The Peabody collection pieces are licensed reintroductions for Craft Associates. This bookcase cabinet is solid black walnut and Claro walnut veneer. It is available in multiple variations (all walnut / black or normal sliding door / brass or black pulls). Craft Associates Furniture is proud each modern piece is made in the US. We strive to craft a product that will stand the test of time. We use the best materials and have the best craftsman and upholstery in the business. We stand 100% behind our product. Dimensions: H 49" (124.46cm) L 58.875" (149.54cm) D 14.5" (36.83cm) Drawer interiors 8" width (20.32cm) x 12" depth (30.48cm) History Lawrence “Larry” Peabody (1924-2002) was an architect, interior designer, and furniture designer. As an American born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, his distinctive design were often influenced by his Scandinavian roots. Lawrence studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, Denmark and at the Rhode Island School of Design. His early career with Selig Mfg. Co. was prolific and helped put both himself and Selig on the map for modern furniture. He then started Lawrence Peabody & Associates in 1955, a design firm in Boston which included a vast client list (Sears, Roebuck & Co., Kohler, Regal Rugs, Boyd Lighting, Chapman Lamps, and Richardson Brothers). In 1961, Mr. Peabody won a Citation for Merit for his Peabody Collection for Richardson/ Nemschoff. Winner of the 1962 International A.I.D. design award for his wood frame rattan cradle...
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2010s American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Library Bookcase
Located in Paris, FR
Bookcase library with solid walnut wood structure, with modular shelves and sides system according to furnishing needs. With 2 drawers module on the left side, with 2 doors modul...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Kartell Sound Rack Modular Bookcase in Tangerine by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multi-shaped and multi-purpose shelving system, stackable and modular, offering the possibility of creating a variety of geometric and chromatic compositions. This accessory can play the Dual role as both container and room divider. IT IS a go...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

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Resin

Rattan Wrapped Tall Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Wrapped in a natural rattan finish and paired with a crisp True White interior, this cabinet brings texture, warmth, and lightness to any interior setting. A glass-front door reveals...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Bookcases

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Rattan, Glass, Wood

English Yew Wood Architectural Breakfront
Located in Woodbury, CT
Custom made for us in England by talented craftsmen, this classically styled Georgian breakfront with columnar accents has a presence that is unmat...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Bookcases

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Yew

John Stuart Georgian Burl Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By John Stuart USA, circa 1960s Gorgeous burled walnut, with leather wr...
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1960s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Large Italian Bookcase in Cherry and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit, cherry, brass, Italy, 1960s Hailing from a skilled artisan of Italy, this exceptional library unit excels in form, material use, composition, and craftsmanship. The bookc...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Modular Asymmetrical Durmast Bookcase by Erika Gambella
Located in Milan, IT
Merging minimalist style with traditional craftsmanship, this modular asymmetrical bookcase will make a superior complement to any interior decor. ...
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2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

"E22" wooden bookcase by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1960s
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and extraordinary "E22" hanging bookcase designed by the great Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani (1911 - 1985) for Tecno, Italy, 1960s. The work bears the original Tecno sticker ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Metal

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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