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Bookcases For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Victorian
Mid century Scandinavian elm low open bookcase sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Scandinavian elm low open bookcase sideboard circa 1950.
Elegant piece of Swedish design with it's flowing lines and art deco inspiration.
Rich golden elm colour, featu...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870
By S.E. & R. Johnson. Warrington
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome and very well crafted English break-front bookcase or bibliotheque in solid mahogany by S.E. & R. Johnson of Warrington, England, circa 1870. Features six doors with glass panels in the upper section over a base with ten drawers on each side, flanking a middle section consisting of three doors with wooden panels. There are two adjustable shelves in each of the three upper sections, with a total of ten interior drawers. Original tear-drop pulls on doors turn to release a lever allowing the doors to be opened with the pulls as well as locked, a most unusual and attractive feature. All of the hardware is original to the bookcase including the locks. Comes with working locks and keys.
Measurements: 13' 8 1/2" long x 21 1/2" - 27 1/2" deep x 101" high (8'5" high)
All of the drawers are stamped with the cabinetmaker's stamp, "S.E. & R. (Ralph) Johnson, Warrington". This fine bookcase was manufactured prior to 1880 in Warrington in Cheshire, England. While information is scant, it would seem that S. E. would have been Ralph's father's workshop listed at 78 Bridge Street in Warrington, England, circa 1878. Ralph would have likely been an apprentice at that time. He opened his own workshop, presumably when his father retired. By the Edwardian period, Ralph had become a cabinet maker of some renown.
Drawer locks are original and stamped "Chance Son & Co. W Chance, Son, & Co" and are listed in the 1850s directories as "Merchants and Factors" in Birmingham, England. They would have been middlemen having various merchandise made for them, primarily for export to North America. The type of locks employed in this bookcase is a lever combination lock. In the cabinet lock trade, lever locks became available circa 1855 and superseded the earlier tumbler and back-spring locks.
Some points about the breakfront to note are that it is made entirely out of solid mahogany which is unusual; there are no veneers. Even the drawer sides, backs and bottoms are made of mahogany. The interior wood, i.e., the back and the insides of the cabinet is pine.
One of the great features is that the upper door hardware has a dead latch that operates with the tear drop pull. You can lock the doors, but if you don't want to lock them, you can use the tear drop pull to operate the dead latch to open and close by turning it to the right. There are 20 exterior drawers and 8 interior drawers. Lower cabinets each have 1 fixed shelf; upper cabinets have 2 adjustable shelves each. There are enough extra original cast iron shelf...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Glass Front Double Bookcase, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Victorian or Empire double bookcase cabinet
USA, Circa 1900
Carved oak, with glass front doors and brass hardware.
Measures: 48.75"W x 16"D x 61.25"H.
Very go...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Paul McCobb Single Bookcase #1516 Walnut Finish Iron Base Clean
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage midcentury Paul McCobb single bookcase #1516 solid maple with original walnut finish on an Iron base. Beautiful bookcase by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group, single cent...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Tambour Bookcase/Credenza by Arne Vodder, Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Outstanding Quality Large Antique Astral Glazed Carved Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality large antique Victorian astral glazed carved mahogany bookcase having a magnificent quality carved pieced swan neck cornice above a pair of astral glazed doors op...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Other
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
Wall-mounted bookcase with wooden uprights and modules, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful wall-mounted bookcase with wooden uprights and modules, Italian craftsmanship, 1950s.
This wall-mounted piece of furniture highlights the natural beauty of wood, featuri...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Ash
Victorian Eastlake Mahogany 2 Door Over 2 Drawer Bookcase with Original Shelves
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic Eastlake Victorian Mahogany 2 door 2 drawer bookcase, all original and in excellent antique condition with minimal wear to the finish. Some minor wear but nothing of note. Glass door knobs...
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1880s American Late Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Triangular Bamboo and Rattan Italian Corner Bookcase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous mid-century bamboo and Rattan triangular corner bookshelf. Franco Albini inspired the design of this piece, produced in Italy during the 1970s.
This fantastic piece feature...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
Model 606 wall unit in black by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The 606 universal shelving system was designed by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe in Germany in 1960.
Rams created the 606 at the age of 28, going on to become one of the foremost industrial...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, Teak Mid-Century like String Shelves, 1 of 2
By Ladderax, Robert Heal
Located in London, GB
Robert Heal for Staples, 1964
'Ladderax' shelving system
[ NO. 1 of 2 UNITS AVAILABLE - THIS LISTING IS FOR THE LEFT HAND SIDE UNIT IN THE PHOTOS ]
One bay system. Four wooden shel...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Revolving Bookcase Shelf
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
Materials
Rosewood
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
Materials
Wood
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
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
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
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage MCM Belgian Bookcase with Drop Down Desk/Bar in Walnut
Located in Chicago, IL
MCM walnut bookcase with drop down desk or bar and lower closed storage.
walnut case
inset round pulls
drop down desk with storage compartments
divided storage compartments in lowe...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
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
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
Herter Brothers Style Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Glass Front Bookcase
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian bookcase cabinet
In the manner of Herter Brothers
USA, Circa 1880s
Carved solid walnut, with glass front doors. Shelves are adjustable.
Measures: 49....
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, American Walnut For Cassina
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
Rare Midcentury Eames ESU 400-C for Herman Miller 1st Series
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this Charles and Ray Eames designed ESU 400-C for Herman Miller. This is the rarest 1st series ESU (Eames Storage Unit) A versatile case piece that makes a ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Franco Albini Bookcase; a Masterpiece of Italian Craftsmanship and Design
By Cassina, Franco Albini
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
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
7' Wide Antique Museum Bookcase, Glazed Library Cabinet, Early Victorian, C.1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a 7' 4'' wide antique museum bookcase. An English, mahogany glazed library cabinet, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.
Excepti...
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Large Solid Oak Brutalist Rustic Open Adjustable Bookcase, France 1960's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large Solid Oak Brutalist Rustic Open Adjustable Bookcase, France 1960's
Frames with original patinated Iron pins to hold and adjust the six shelves in various heights and position.
...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Steel
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
Pair of Zibaldone bookcases by Carlo Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic bookcases designed by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini in 1974.
Signed Bernini in brass details.
The bookcases have 3 compartments: two accessible thanks to the sliding glass by mea...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
1980s Three Piece Lighted Rosewood Veneer Wall Unit the Style of 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
Rise Bookstand by Sun at Six, Sienna Minimalist Bookstand or Bookcase in Wood
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. A floating stand for books...
Category
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Walnut Cado Display Shelf
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Walnut Cado System display shelf thats meant to hold books or flat artwork. The shelf has a beautiful catch at the bottom preventing a book from...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
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
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
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...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Bookcase by Borge Mogensen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Danish Modern bookcase by Borge Mogensen. 2 available, price for one. 48w 10d 63h
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Franco Albini Veliero Bookcase for Cassina, Italy, new
By Cassina, Franco Albini
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
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
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
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
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. ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
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 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
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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
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
Bookshelf by Sormani for Roche Bobois Green Lacquer and Stained Cherrywood, 1990
By Sormani, Roche Bobois
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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Midcentury modular bookcase, Italy 1950
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury modular bookcase with original metal ? structure, brass details
and several wooden compartments; four drawers on the right and a big c...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Brass
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase "Infinito" for Cassina, Italy, new
By Cassina, Franco Albini
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
Materials
Wood
R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Lighted Triple Bookcase, 1890s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Victorian or Renaissance Revival lighted triple bookcase or display cabinet
In the manner of R. J. Horner & Co.
USA, Circa 1890s
Carved oak, with glass front d...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
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 ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases
Materials
Metal
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
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.