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Bookcases For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Rococo
Mid-Century Deco Inspired Round Chrome and Glass Etagiere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, Deco style, round chrome and glass étagère unit with 6 glass shelves. Stylish as well as versatile, this piece can also double as an open and airy room divider. It is in or...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Chrome

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

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood tall bookcase Made in Brazil
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning rosewood tall bookcase. This bookcase is completely original and in very good vintage condition. The bookcase has (5) adjustable shelves. Beautiful rosewood grain. The rosew...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Rosewood

Vintage Italian Free-Standing Bookshelf, 1950s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This bookshelf was pruduced around the 1950s. It is made of 2 wooden units with shelves and storages. It remains in a good vintage condition: wear consistent with age and use mostly ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

1970s Steelcase Bookcase Set Modern Chrome Walnut Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Steelcase Bookcase Set Modern Chrome Walnut Wood Listing is for two cases 36 w x 15 d x 42 h 3 shelves 34 x 12.5 d Preowned vintage condition unrestored Refer to images provide...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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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

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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...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Glass, Wood

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

Libreria Anni 50-60, marrone in legno e ottone
Located in Milano, IT
Mobile libreria vintage di metà XX secolo di manifattura italiana. Eleganti piedini in ottone reggono una struttura a due campate in legno esotico. Pr...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

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

Venetian Burl Patchwork Bookcase Cabinet Narrow Server
Located in Forney, TX
Elegant vintage Italian patchwork open bookcase or buffet. circa 1930s/1940s Hand-crafted in Venice, Italy in the early/mid-20th century, featuring figured walnut, beech, maple, ol...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Beech, Maple, Olive, Walnut, Burl

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

MOP Modular Bookcase by AFRA & TOBIA SCARPA, Molteni, Italy 1974
Located in Argelato, BO
MOP, Divider bookcase made by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for the Molteni company, Italy, 1974 It is one of the most original projects of the famous couple of Italian architects and desig...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Wood

Mid Century Teak Bureau Bookcase from Vanson, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century teak bureau bookcase from Vanson, circa 1960s The piece is quality made - featuring two shelves to the top and a pull down desk area with additional storage and shelvi...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Mid-Century Brass and Glass Etagère
Located in London, GB
A seven tiered brass and glass étagère, the bottom mirrored. France, Circa 1970
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass

Ilmari Tapiovaara Permanente Cantu bookcase 1957
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This monumental bookcase was designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and manufactured by Permanente Mobili Cantu, Italy 1957. The grand sized bookcase is executed in teak wood which has a nice...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Fabric, Teak

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...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Glass, Wood, Walnut

Solid Mahogany Bookcases, Britain, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A pair of unique British, solid mahogany bookcases, made in the late-1950s. An incredible amount of attention to detail has been paid to the construction of these bookcases, which...
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Mahogany

Vintage Bookshelf Oak Veneer, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Bookcase with writing desk flap and storage compartment with sliding doors in oak veneered wood.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Oak

Danish Walnut Stand Alone Wall Unit / Room Divider / Bookshelf
Located in Kensington, MD
Danish Walnut Stand Alone Wall Unit / Room Divider / Bookshelf Additional information: Material: Walnut Featured at DC Gorgeous honey-toned walnut that would certainly play wel...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

Brazilian Rosewood Slender Edged Bookcase from Royal Danish Embassy
Located in Kensington, MD
From the Royal Danish Embassy in Washington, DC we are pleased to offer this lovely bookcase by Grete Jalk. Incredible figuring in the rosewood grain. Can...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Rosewood

Royal Danish Embassy Slender-Edged Bookcase by Grete Jalk in Brazilian Rosewood
Located in Kensington, MD
From the Royal Danish Embassy in Washington, DC we are pleased to offer this lovely bookcase by Grete Jalk. Incredible figuring in the rosewood grain. Can be placed directly on the f...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Rosewood

Pair of Mini Danish Walnut Bookcases with Closed Storage and Drop-Down Shelf
Located in Kensington, MD
A pair of mini bookcases with the added element of closed storage behind a door that drops down. Versatile enough to even use as nightstands! Depth Dime...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

Early Danish Teak Deep Adjustable Bookcase
Located in Kensington, MD
Stunning Danish Modern bookcase — earlier vintage with a deep patina. Fabricated of teak, the graining and tones make a gorgeous backdrop to any display. Deeper than most at 14.25" —...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Bookcase Wood Modular Shelves Drawers Midcentury Italian Design, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Modular bookcase made of wood with 3 uprights, 2 shelves and 1 shelf with 2 drawers. Brass accessories. Produced in Italy in the 60s. Note: We try to offer our customers an excel...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass

Midcentury Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase by Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Bookcase, designed by prolific Danish furniture designer Frits Henningsen. Crafted in versatile Rosewood, this open bookcase is designed with low, sleek leg...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Rosewood

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

Tall Danish Teak Mid-Century Modern Bookcase Adjustable Shelves 2 Door Compartme
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Tall Danish Teak Mid-Century Modern Bookcase Adjustable Shelves 2 Door Compartmet MINT!
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Pair Mid-Century Modern Solid Oiled Walnut Etageres Bookcases Wall Units Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Mid-Century Modern solid oiled walnut etageres bookcases wall units MINT!.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

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

1950s Bookcase by Studio Amma Torino, 'Italy'
By AMMA Studio
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
1950s Bookcase by Studio Amma Turin. It is made up of 4 spans with iron uprights with brass feet, 14 shelves, a closed container space with sliding doors and one with two drawers. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass, Iron

Midcentury Dillingham Style Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: W32 D18 H80 Midcentury bookcase very reminiscent of Dillingham. The bookcase features two doors that appear to be Tambour but only give the illusion. The item is structu...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

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

Midcentury Paul McCobb Single Bookcase with Jewelry Cabinet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage midcentury Paul McCobb single bookcase #1516 or display cabinet. Solid maple with on iron base. Beautiful bookcase by Paul McCobb, circa 195...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Iron

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

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

Mid-Century Style White Lacquered Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century style white lacquered wood bookcase with two sliding doors to upper shelves, raised on turned tapered legs. Measures: 63" H x 39.25" W x 16" D. Dealer: S138XX
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Mid-19th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Bookcases

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Wood, Lacquer

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

Pair of Zibaldone bookcases 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

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Glass, Wood

Midcentury Paul McCobb Single Bookcase with Jewelry Cabinet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage midcentury Paul McCobb single bookcase #1516 or display cabinet. Solid maple with on iron base. Beautiful bookcase by Paul McCobb, circa 195...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Iron

Modular Bookcase in Cherry Midcentury Italian Design 1950s Shelves Drawers Dassi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Modular bookcase in Cherry midcentury Italian Design 1950s shelves drawers Dassi.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Cherry

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

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Étagère, Italy, circa 1960
Located in Roma, IT
A Mid Century bamboo and rattan three-tier Italian étagère (shelves) dating from the 1960s. In excellent condition commensurate of age. Incre...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wicker, Rattan, Bamboo

Roberto Monsani 'Life' Bookcase for Acerbis, 1980s
Located in Milano, IT
'Life' modular wall system designed by Roberto Monsani and produced by Acerbis in the 1980s.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Glass, Plexiglass, Wood

Vintage Bookcase Cabinet in Wood by Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful wooden bookcase cabinet designed by Paolo Buffa in the 50's, fine Italian manufacture. Provenance is from the house on Lake Como. The structure is totally made of bleached...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Wood

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

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Wood

Bookwarm Small Size by Ron Arad Kartell
Located in Naples, IT
Bookworm – Small size – 7 bookends. Design by Ron Arad. The creativity of an artist, combined with the technology of a large company, gives life to an industrial-scale bookshop proje...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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PVC

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

Midcentury Paul McCobb Single Bookcase with Jewelry Cabinet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage midcentury Paul McCobb single bookcase #1516 solid maple with original tobacco finish on wood base. Beautiful bookcase by Paul McCobb, circa 19...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Maple, Wood

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

Lucite and Glass Étagère by Hollis Jones
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish, chic and rare design by Charles Hollis Jones was created in the 1970s and will make the perfect piece for your collections, objects of virtu, bathroom linens and perhap...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Chrome

Low Profile Burl Wood Banded Credenza Display Bench or Table with Brass Shelf
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beautiful burl wood banded top low credenza console with brass finished shelf and four connecting supporting columns. Beautiful architectural lines details.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass

Bookcase Fabian Plexiglass Design Brass Minimal Italian Design
By The Fabian House
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant and refined bookcase of the 1970s Italian design, made of methacrylate and brass. Fabian Production. For the shipment will be totally disassembled to ensure integrity upon ar...
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1970s Italian 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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