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Bookcases For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Neoclassical
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.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Wood, Birch, Glass

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

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Stained Glass, Wood

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

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Steel

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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'E22' Wall Unit or Bookcase in Rosewood and Metal
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

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Aluminum, Steel

Lips Vago Library Wall of Ten 'Congresso' Bookcases
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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Steel

"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

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Green Coated Steel
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

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Steel

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

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Wood

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

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Wood

Lips Vago set of two Congresso industrial shelving unit 1970s
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

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Metal

Teak Bookshelf
Located in London, GB
This refined mid-century bookcase embodies the elegance and simplicity of Scandinavian design, crafted from warm, beautifully figured teak wood. The clean lines and understated profi...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Italian Walnut 18th Century Library Bookcase Panneling
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A good late 18th century Italian neoclassical library room panneling. This room consists of one central bookcase with a tympan centerpiece. At both sides angle cabinets...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Bookcases

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Walnut

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

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Wood

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

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Walnut

Antique Neoclassical Open Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Neoclassical Open Bookcase is the ideal choice for a nook, a hallway, or any high-traffic areas. The depth including the overhanging crown is only 14.5", meaning the casewor...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Bookcases

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Oak, Plywood

Italian Wall Unit, 1960s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Modular wall unit with 3 shelves, 2 boxes with two sliding glass doors containing one shelf, 1 boxes with a folding door containing one shelf and 1 boxes with 4 drawers and a door c...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Metal, Brass

Etagère murale en pin vintage style Maison Regain des années 80
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Etagère murale en pin vintage, dans le style Maison Regain des années 80. 2 crochets métalliques pour la suspendre. Très bon état. Ref 240 324 Hauteur : 41...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Wood

Danish Teak Tambour Doors Long Credenza Dresser Server with Glass Doors Hutch
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern finished back teak long credenza with sliding glass doors hutch.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Glass, Teak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Glass Front Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern glass front bookcase or display cabinet By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture USA, 1950s Bleached mahogany, with glass front doors and orig...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Michel Ducaroy Modular Wall Unit in Black Lacquered Wood and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Michael Ducaroy, free-standing wall unit, chrome-plated steel, lacquered wood, France, 1970s Sleek and stunning free-standing wall unit designed by Michael Ducaroy in the 1970s. In ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Steel

20th Century, Italian Production Wall Bookcase with adjustable shelves 60s
Located in Turin, Turin
Wall Bookcase composed of 5 bays with height-adjustable shelves. Designed and produced in Italy in the 60 s. It is made of lacquered metal structure with brass bases and 30 wooden sh...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Smoked Glass Étagère Bookcase Shelf Baughman Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern chrome and smoked glass étagère bookcase shelf. Item features sleek chrome metal frame, five smoked glass shelves, clean modernist lines, circa 1970s. Meas...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Chrome

Osvaldo Borsani anodized aluminum, wood, and Resinflex E60 bookshelf Italy 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
The E60 bookshelf, crafted from anodized aluminum, wood, and Resinflex, is a distinguished model designed by the renowned Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Tecno in the 1950s. Minimal...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Aluminum

Teak Bookcases by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard - Nielsen for John Stuart Inc
Located in Oceanside, US
A striking pair of modular teak bookcases designed by the acclaimed Danish duo Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for John Stuart Inc., circa 1960s. These finely crafted mid-centu...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

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

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Brass

Pierre Chapo, Library B17b, France 1960
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Old edition of the B17b library in French Elm by Pierre Chapo, France 60'. Presented at the Salon des Arts Ménagers in 1967, this bookcase breaks the rules by placing the supports ab...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Elm

Feal Italian Wall Unit in Anodized Aluminum and Mahogany
By Feal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Feal (Fonderie Elettriche Alluminio e Lega), model ‘S2’ wall unit, mahogany veneer, anodized aluminum, brass-plated aluminum, Italy, 1950s Both aesthetics and functionality comes i...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Book Shelf Display Cabinet Adjustable Shelf
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Wood Book Shelf Display Cabinet Adjustable Shelf Dimensions. 66 W ; 15 1/2 D ; 32 H Inside ( Right ). 12 W ; 14 D ; 18 1/2 H Inside ( Center ). 39 ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Walnut

George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit in Walnut & Aluminum
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, modular wall unit model 'CSS', walnut, aluminium, glass, United States, 1959 Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Aluminum

Bookcase and cabinet system by Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Complete storagesystem containing three cabinets and six bookcases made in solid oak by Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier, designed by Mogens Koch.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Oak

Pyramidal Bookshelf / Room Divider by John Van Koert for Drexel, USA, c. 1950's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare pyramidal Étagère designed by the influential American designer John Van Koert for the lauded Drexel Company. Constructed in the late 1950's from a mix of solid an...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Walnut

Teak Standing Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century bookcase features warm teak wood veneer and simple design. Two adjustable shelves can be raised or lowered. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Scandinavian elm and birch low open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian elm and birch low open bookcase circa 1950. Fine example of storage solutions for small spaces, or for even using as a stand for flat screen tv's Birch main body with ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Birch, Elm

Mid Century Modern Bookcase done in Walnut, Denmark 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a beautiful Mid Century Modern Bookcase done in walnut. It features several drawers as well as compartments. The bookcase stands on steel legs painted b...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Steel

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Oak
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Oak. 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

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Metal

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bookcases With Floating Drawers- a Pair
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An Edward Wormley designed bookcase for Dunbar. Both shelves have a floating drawer that hangs from below. Beautiful walnut case with a base wrapped in the original leather which sho...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Walnut

Swedish mid century elm open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid century elm open bookcase circa 1950. Beautiful quality Swedish made open bookcase.  Simple but very elegant design which lends itself to modern and traditional interior...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Birch

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

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Bamboo, Rattan

Danish Modern Teak Tall Bookcase
Located in Madison, WI
Gorgeous, sleek, adaptable bookcase from Denmark. Ideal for any space. Its tall and slim design makes it a great space-efficient option with ample storage room. The impeccable finish...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

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

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Ash

"Triennale" bookcase by Lips Vago, painted metal, Italy 1954
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and extraordinary "Triennale" model painted iron bookcase, designed by Lips Vago Italia. It is a sophisticated bookcase, with an unmistakable style, presented for the first tim...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Iron

Mid-Century "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark
Located in Lejre, DK
China bookcase in oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1958, this piece is made by CM Madsen cabinetmakers Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Oak

Mid Century Modern WALNUT BOOKCASE / China Cabinet, c. 1960’s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut Bookcase / China Cabinet, c. 1960’s. Three rows of generous shelving provides loads of space for all your books or to display your collection. Glass doors...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Glass, Walnut

Midcentury Wall Unit Bookshelf by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Step into the captivating world of Frattelli Proserpio's timeless craftsmanship with this exquisite 1960s teak wall unit. Created by the talented Proserpio brothers in their factory,...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Iron

1960s Mahogany Shelving System, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with some signs of use - variable positioning - H: 223cm W: 332cm D: 41cm
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Metal

Pair of Baker Architectural Neoclassical Style Painted Library Bookcases
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of architectural painted library bookcases or display cabinets hand-crafted by Baker. Each large cabinet has an arched opening surmounted by a corniced top. The cases have...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Bookcases

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Brass

Early 20th Century Solid Walnut Narrow Bookcase
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Solid Walnut Narrow Bookcase. Measures 25.5" in width, 8" in depth and 57" in height. Shelves clearance is 9.75".
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Bookcases

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Glass, Walnut

Industrial Congresso Bookcase in Red Steel by Lips Vago, Two Available
Located in London, London
'Congresso' shelving unit by Lips Vago. In red lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s. With adjustable shelves. Two available in red and a further six in different colours. Please see additio...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Industrial Congresso Bookcase or Shelving System in White Steel 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

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Steel

Bookends Made In Rosewood From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
These bookends, crafted from rosewood and metal and dating from around the 1960s, exemplify the elegant and functional design characteristic of mid-century modern aesthetics. The com...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Rosewood

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Free Standing Book Shelf With 4 Drawers
Located in Seattle, WA
Teak book shelf with dresser in style of Borge Mogensen with removable Top. The bottom portion is a dresser with plenty of storage. The top is a bookcase with adjustable shelves. ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Low mid-century Bookshelf by Heywood-Wakefield
Located in Trenton, NJ
Bring home a classic slice of mid-century modern history with this Heywood Wakefield low bookshelf, dressed in the brand’s beloved champagne finish. Compact yet full of character, the piece measures 36 inches wide by 11 inches deep and stands 32.5 inches tall—a versatile size for any room needing a little extra storage with a whole lot of style. This bookshelf exemplifies the best of mid-century craftsmanship. The solid maple frame, gracefully softened at the edges, creates a gentle silhouette that complements both vintage and contemporary interiors. The champagne finish enhances the natural grain of the wood, producing a soft golden sheen that feels warm and inviting. It features two fixed shelves offering three levels of open storage—ideal for books, ceramics, or small plants. Whether you're filling it with classic novels or showcasing collectibles, the design encourages personalization. The shallow depth keeps the footprint minimal while still offering ample display space. The bookshelf’s low profile makes it an excellent choice for under windows or as a base for wall art. It’s a flexible piece that transitions easily from room to room and function to function—from a child’s room bookshelf to an entryway...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Gibbings for Widdicomb Bookcase with Glass Sliding Doors Mid Century
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut Widdicomb bookcase with sliding doors.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Glass, Walnut

Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Maple
Located in Goshen, IN
Inspired by mid-century modernism, Floe is made from solid hardwood using real joinery. With its low profile, Floe will fit nicely under a window by the wall, or against the back of...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Maple, Hardwood

Jorge Zalszupin - Componivel bookcase
Located in PARIS, FR
JORGE ZALSZUPIN - COMPONIVEL BOOKCASE Jacaranda and cork for L'Atelier Moveis Brazil Circa 1959 H 150 x L 200 x D 40 cm Jorge Zalszupin, born in 1922 in Warsaw, Poland, became a lea...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Metal

Danish Design Low Teak Bookcase by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish Design: Bookcase Danish tall bookcase in beautiful teak veneer. Designed by Carlo Jensen and made by Hundevad & Co. The sloping shelves are...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Tall Shelving Unit
Located in London, GB
This stunning mid-century modern nut wood bookcase is as much a statement of design as it is a functional storage piece. Crafted from richly grained wood, it features a gracefully ta...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

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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