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Bookcases For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Louis XV
Large Corner Sectional Barrister Bookcase, Replica by Studio Globe Wernicke
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Rare barrister bookcase in big corner set. The piece features 6 columns of stacking bookcases of different sizes that allow to store books or items of different heights and sizes. It...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid century walnut bookcase by František Jirák, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century Vintage bookcase from the 1960´s. It was designed by František Jirák and was manufactured by Jitona company in the former Czechoslovakia. Features a simple design, a glaz...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Beech
Italian Design Wooden Bookcase with Storage, 1960s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
This is a beautiful and sophisticated piece of mid-century furniture. The Italian design of the 60s is distinctive and evident in this wall bookcase.
Made of veneer wood and charact...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Danish Freestanding Teak Shelf System 1950s with Cabinets
Located in Handewitt, DE
Danish freestanding and conical shaped teak shelf system with cabinets, bar, shelfes and double chest of drawers. With nice teak color and in origina...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Milo Baughman Style Chrome Étagère
Located in Redding, CT
Milo Baughman style chrome étagère with four glass shelves. Great for display piece for living room, office or bedroom. Domed open top makes...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century French Étagère/Bookcase by Kim Moltzer, 1970's
By Kim Moltzer
Located in Vilnius, LT
Mid-Century French gilt metal/steel étagère/bookcase by Kim Moltzer from 1970s.
The structure is in square form gilt steel with shelves in smoky glass on black color base.
Very good ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
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
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...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Three-Post Freestanding Bookcase - Shelves and Storage - Italy - 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
This three-post bookcase consists of 2 cabinets and six shelves, as well as a storage element which, can be added or removed, making the addition lighter.
The bookcase does not need...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Gold Gilt Étagères Shelving Units
By LaBarge
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Pair of vintage Italian gold gilt smoked glass shelves étagères with pineapple finials. Smoked glass shelving and a cane shelf. Classic styling with a pop.
Curbside to NYC/Philly $600
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Brass kitchen pantry bar customizable studio A justfurnituress available
Located in Guazzora, IT
**Customizable Artisan Elegance: Poplar Wood Pantry Covered in Brass**
Pantry from kitchen,hall,all,hotel
In the world of interior design, where art meets functionality, a masterpie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Stained Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Five-Tier Bookshelf Etagere in Chrome & Beech by Marcel Breuer, Italy, c. 1980s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an icon of Bauhaus Design - the Five Tier Bookcase by Marcel Breuer. This fabulous etagere represents one of the most anomalous designs in Breuer's linguistic research. ...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Beech
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...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani E22 Double Sided Freestanding Wall Unit for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This double-sided freestanding E22 bookcase is a rare and peculiar example of Borsani's innovative design and the Tecno manufacturing expertise. Its construction of metal, wood, and ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Large Solid Oak French Louis XV Style Breakfront Bookcase Vitrine, circa 1980
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Category
1980s American Louis XV Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, Teak Mid-Century like String Shelves, 2 of 2
By Ladderax, Robert Heal
Located in London, GB
Robert Heal for Staples, 1964
'Ladderax' shelving system
[ NO. 2 of 2 UNITS AVAILABLE - THIS LISTING IS FOR THE RIGHT HAND SIDE UNIT IN THE PHOTOS ]
One bay system. Four wooden she...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Stained Ash
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Stained Ash 215cm shelf length.
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Italian Teak, Black Metal and Brass Midcentury Bookshelves Roomdivider
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This bookshelves was produced in Italy by SELEX in the 1960s. Thanks to its adjustable height ( 278 - 284,5 /285 cm max) it can be placed against a wall or anywhere in a room, used ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of Scandinavian modern birch blonde tall 6 shelf bookcases wall unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid century Scandinavian Modern blonde birch wood shelf wall unit or open bookcases. Very modern design and well built. Made of birch veneer plywood shelves and structural. V...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Birch
Pierre Chapo Large Wall Unit Model B17, French Elm, circa 1967
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Original "B17" bookshelf by Pierre Chapo, circa 1967, in French elmwood. One of the most iconic piece of Pierre Chapo (1927-1986). In 1967, Pierre Chapo presented new creations at the Salon des Arts Ménagers, exhibiting the B17 bookshelf for the first time. This bookcase is fixed to the wall freeing up a lot of living space. The bookshelf, whose presence surprises by its discretion and elegance, by the harmony of the lines between the uprights and the shelves (in 50 mm sections) is accentuated by the originality of the support system. Supports, as their name implies, normally prop up the shelves of a piece of furniture or else the jutting parts of buildings. Pierre Chapo decided not to take this universal law into account and modeled a support that fits into the upright, which means the shelf can be solidly fixed under its support. In a balance between gravity and the forces at play, the more weight goes on the shelf, the better its components slot into the upright. The wall unit is in the French Campagne style...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Mid-Century Triangular Bamboo and Rattan Italian Corner Bookcase Shelf, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful French Riviera style triangular corner bookshelf made in bamboo, hand.woven rattan and wicker. This lovely organic bookshelf was hand-made in Italy during the 1970s.
In f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
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
Swedish mid century burr elm low open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid century burr elm low open bookcase circa 1950.
Fine quality example of this type of bookcase, which lends itself to many rooms around the house.
Elm veneered sides and ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Elm, Pine
Curved Mid-Century Bookcase with Shelves and Doors in Bamboo Italian Design
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful bookcase from the 1970s. The bookcase has three shelves and at the bottom has two drawers and two doors with original bamboo knobs and two more shelves inside.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo
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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Mies Van Der Rohe Cabinet from The Promatory Apartments Chicago 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Mies van der Rohe Cabinet from The Promontory Apartments, Chicago, 1950
Provenance: 5530 South Shore Drive, Hyde Park, Chicago
Rare cabinet designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for T...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Sculptural Furniture
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Sculptural Furniture
From 70 S
Category
20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Chromed Metal and Smoked Glass Italian Bookcase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A five-shelf bookcase made in Italy in the 1970s, steel and smoked glass are in good conditions, the simplicity and essentiality of its line makes it very elegant. The Bookcase is a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Parts Modular 90s Bookcase Etagere
Located in Pasadena, CA
Bring a touch of retro flair to your living space with this Set of 4 Parts Modular 90s Bookcase Etagere. Designed to capture the iconic style of the 1990s, this versatile bookcase fe...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Taichiro Nakay for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Wall Cabinet in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakay (Nakai) for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, wall cabinet, teak, coated steel, brass, glass, Italy, circa 1955
Taichiro Nakay is an incredibly talented Japanese designer ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Steel
Antique Italian Carved Walnut Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Credenza Cupboard
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian antique walnut three shelves piece with greatly carved bobbin turned sides and top adjustable lectern, reading desk. This rustic antique piece can be used as a bo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stain Wood by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stain Wood by Cassina
Designed between 1956 and 1957 by Franco Albini and Franc...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Rattan and Wicker Bookcase Etagere Vivai del Sud Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing arch etagere in rattan and wicker with three shelf in the style of Vivai del Sud.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Vivai del sud, Gabriella Crespi and Arpex were the ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Italian Mid-Century Self-Standing Corner Bookcase with Desk by Borsani, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Amazing Italian corner Bookcase with Desk, produced in the 1950s and very well designed, probably by one of the most important Italian designers of the period such as Osvaldo Borsani...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Stained Glass, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Large Architectural Library in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Library wall-unit, walnut, Italy, 1960s
Rooted in Italy’s mid-century design tradition, this substantial bookcase highlights the makers architectural sensibility and refined taste f...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
MCM 2-Piece China Hutch Cabinet Buffet by Heywood Wakefield Contessa Collection
Located in Topeka, KS
Mid-Century Modern 2-piece china hutch, cabinet, or buffet by Heywood Wakefield for the Contessa Collection. Comprised of 2-pieces a top hutch & a bottom buffet in a dark cherrywood, woven wicker basket weave or caned door fronts, brass toned pulls, & slim steel legs. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are nicks on the left side of the buffet edge toward the front. Stiffener has been added underneath buffet as the cabinet had sagged in the middle making doors uneven. Stiffener corrected that issue. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960’s.
In 1959, the Heywood Wakefield “Contessa” slogan was "Wood for warmth and grace ... steel for strength and rigidity." "Furniture of Slender Elegance." And does this China cabinet ever fit that description. The Contessa line features a darker cherrywood, gold or brass toned accents, and slim steel legs. This cabinet has 2 pieces. A bottom buffet that features brass toned pulls that open two sets of double doors. There are three drawers on the right side with a silverware tray in the top drawer. The left side is open storage. The top hutch features two rolling side doors with woven wicker basket weave, or caned, door fronts and three shelves in the center. The whole cabinet stands on slim steel legs and exudes mid-century modern magnificence! This awesome, versatile china cabinet or buffet will look amazing whether you place it in the dining room, living room, study, or the kitchen. It is adaptable enough to blend right in whether your design style leans to Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern, industrial, southwestern, or modern country.
In 1897, two prominent furniture companies, Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Company merged and created Heywood Brothers & Wakefield Company; the name would be shortened to Heywood-Wakefield in 1921. The new company rose to popularity in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s with its solid wood, Art Deco-inspired, mid-century modern furniture. In 1992, South Beach Furniture Company acquired the rights to the Heywood-Wakefield name. After realizing how in demand vintage Heywood Wakefield pieces were, production began on new pieces that remained true to the style, quality, and values of the original company. Today's Heywood-Wakefield is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the name and its famous pieces while incorporating new and contemporary technology which allows new generations to appreciate the classic looks from a classic company.
This is a fabulous piece by Heywood Wakefield’s Contessa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Carlo Jensen Narrow Teak Bookcase With Lower Locking Cabinet
By Carlo Jensen, Aage Hundevad
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Carlo Jensen
Manufacturer: Hundevad + Co
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 27.5" wide x 17" deep x 77.25" tall
Condition: In excellent original con...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid century Scandinavian elm low open bookcase cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Scandinavian elm low open bookcase cabinet circa 1950.
Fine quality low open bookcase of smaller proportions fully refurbished in our workshop.
Matched veneers to the t...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Gian Franco Frattini Jatoba Book Mill pre Poltrona Frau
Located in Weesp, NL
Jatoba, Brazilian Cherry wood, Albero mid century modern book mill designed by Gian franco Frattini, pre Poltrona Frau.
This unique Brazilian Cherry wood version has been made in th...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Brass
"E22" wooden bookcase by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1960s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
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
Materials
Metal
Lips Vago Library Wall of Ten 'Congresso' Bookcases
By Lips Vago
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lips Vago, 'Congresso' shelving units, lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s.
Very large library consisting of ten 'Congresso' units. Constructed from steel sheets, the 'Congresso' shelf is...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'E22' Wall Unit or Bookcase in Rosewood and Metal
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, bookcase or wall unit, model 'E22', lacquered steel, lacquered aluminum, rosewood veneer, glass, Italy, design 1957.
This sleek, wall-mounted shelving uni...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Green Coated Steel
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, coated steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s
In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, hir...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Charles & Ray Eames ESU 400 Storage Unit, 1994 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eames storage unit for Herman Miller made in 1994. Great colors and designs on plywood. Plenty of storage space with wooden panels on the top and bottom. Shelves and 3 drawers in the...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
1970s Birch /Glass Cabinet, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very good original conditon with minor signs of use.
- High gloss finish.
- Iron legs added afterwards.
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Birch, Glass
Pair of narrow bookcases – Barcelona 1950
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of narrow bookcases with ash veneer. Satiny french polish.
Spain, Barcelona circa 1950
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Ash
Lips Vago set of two Congresso industrial shelving unit 1970s
By Lips Vago
Located in bari, IT
Lips Vago industrial metal shelving unit Congress model early 1970s. Black lacquered metal frame. The five shelves are adjustable in height.
Lips Vago, an Italian company founded in...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stained Ask For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stained Ask For Cassina
Designed between 1956 and 1957 by Franco Albini and Fr...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
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
Antique Italian Carved Walnut Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library Etagere
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian antique walnut three shelves, open bookcase or etagere standing on four great shaped carved turned wooden legs with top finials. This very elegant one-of-a-kind o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Small Bookcase 1950s
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant and functional small bookcase, wood exotic wood veneer, lacquered bottom. Very good condition, fully restored.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Industrial Congresso Bookcase or Shelving System in White Steel by Lips Vago
By Lips Vago
Located in London, London
'Congresso' shelving unit by Lips Vago. In white lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s. With adjustable shelves. One available in white and a further seven in different colours. Please see a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Etageres, Wall Unit or Book Shelves
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning transitional pair of matching shelving units from the 1970's. They feature burl wood with a decorative lattice work. Price includes the p...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Burl
Danish Teak Tambour Doors Long Credenza Dresser Server with Glass Doors Hutch
By Arne Vodder
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern finished back teak long credenza with sliding glass doors hutch.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
Milo Baughman Walnut Freestanding Bookcase for Glenn of California, 1955
Located in Coronado, CA
Milo Baughman walnut bookshelf manufactured by Glenn of California in 1955. This clever design features three shelves and five solid walnut legs supported by winged brackets. It is p...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Italian Wood & Brass Mid-Century Modern Free-Standing Bookcase
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This bookcase was produced in Italy around the 1960s. It consists of 2 main wooden units with shelves and containers, joined together by a central chest of drawers and shelves. Remai...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
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.