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Bookcases For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 1930s
Set of Four Bookcases in Elm by Mogens Koch, Danish Design, Midcentury, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
4 matching bookcases in solid elm designed by Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen cabinetmakers in 1933. Made in Denmark and in all original condition. Each bookcase is D 36cm / 28 CM, W ...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Elm

Bookcase Made In Rosewood Made By Hundevad Furniture From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This bookcase in rosewood from Hundevad is an impressive example of Danish furniture design from the 1960s. Hundevad, a renowned furniture manufacturer known for their high quality a...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Rosewood

Danish Modern Teak Bookcase
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak mid-century bookcase, circa 1960s. Low profile design with adjustable shelf, can be hung at 7 different heights. A perfect condo sized storage solution. *6 available, construct...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

"Centro" revolving bookcase, by Claudio Salocchi, Ed. Sormani, Italy, circa 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Modular pivoting central bookcase, elements in off-white lacquered wood, central upright in black lacquered metal. Bibliography: Il Soggiorno, coll. Lo dice l’Architetto, Ed. Görlich, Milan, ill. p. 27 G. Gramigna, « Repertorio Del Design Italiano 1950-2000, Per l’Arredamento Domestico, Vol. 1 » Ed. Umberto Allemandi & C, Turin, 2003, model reproduced on p. 82 Biography Claudio Salocchi (March 22, 1934 – December 7, 2012) was an Italian designer and architect. Born in Milan in 1934, he graduated in architecture from the Politecnico di Milano. He taught Building Distribution at Milan’s Politecnico di Milano and Architectural Composition at Rome’s Valle Giulia La Sapienza Faculty. In 1965, he opened his own design studio, and two years later began a long collaboration with Sormani, with whom he exhibited at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile that same year. That year, Salocchi presented the Ellisse collection for Sormani, which became the first company to experiment with extruded aluminum. In 1973, he founded the « Doorty Research Center » with his friends and colleagues Ugo Carrega and Vincenzo Ferrari, with whom he exhibited in 1968 and 1973 at the 14th and 15th Milan Triennales, presenting the film Healthy Objects, Sick objects. In 1979, he won the Compasso d’Oro award for Metrosistema kitchen equipment for homes, produced by Alberti Cucine, also receiving two mentions for two other projects. In 1987, he was again mentioned in the XIV edition of the award. A member of the Association pour les dessins et modèles industriels since 1967, he was vice-president from 1988 to 1990. 4] He has been curator and jury member of various design awards, including the prestigious Red Dot Design Awards in 2004 and 2006. To know more, please click on this Wikipedia link Story Italian furniture pioneer Sormani was founded in 1961 in Arosio by designer Luigi Sormani (1932-2017). The company was an early advocate of modernized production techniques – rejecting the slow, traditional craft techniques and hardwoods so commonly used in the 1950s, in favor of new materials such as Rio rosewood (first imported by Sormani), lacquered wood, then plastic and aluminum in the 1960s and 1970s. Sormani presented its first collection at the Milan Furniture Fair in 1961. This collection, known as Fleeting by Studio ABC, was one of the first modular cabinet systems. In 1966, Sormani began producing thermoformed objects, such as armchair shells, accessories and accent pieces, using molds (a technology derived from the automotive industry which, at the time, was only used for electric household appliances). The Nike and Auriga armchairs by Richard Neagle are prime examples. In the same year, Sormani was the first to experiment with extruded aluminum, with Claudio Salocchi’s Ellisse Collection (1967). During this period, Sormani also established and expanded into the American and Japanese markets, where success was immediate. In 1968, he began a collaboration with architect-designer Gio Ponti, which resulted in a range of colorful storage units. In the early 1970s, Sormani continued to research and analyze the various possibilities offered by new materials. With the creation of an engineering division in the early 1980s, he carried out a number of turnkey projects, operating at all levels of engineering and residential and contract architecture, including the complete restoration and interior decoration of hotels, offices, banks, government buildings, universities, etc. Over the years, Sormani has collaborated with many important Italian designers, including Joe Colombo, Gio Ponti, Carlo De Carli, Claudio Salocchi, Cesare Casati, Emanuele Ponzio, Nani Prina, Antonello Mosca, Fabrizio Cocchia, Gianni Songia, De Pas, D’Urbino, & Lomazzi, Studio A.R.D.I.T.I., Studio ABC (Achilli...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Metal

Danish Modern Teak Bookcase
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak mid-century bookcase, circa 1960s. Low profile design with adjustable shelf, can be hung at 7 different heights. A perfect condo sized storage solution. *6 available, construct...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Danish Modern Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Mobelfabrik
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This Danish Modern wall unit, designed by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, is a masterpiece of mid-century design. Crafted from teak wood, known for its durability and bea...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Newly Refinished - Vintage Danish Modern Walnut Bookshelf Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Walnut

Danish Design Low Teak Bookcase by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co, 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
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

Paul McCobb Storage Unit Custom Matte Blackened Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb Storage Unit for Calvin Furniture features a custom matte blackened finish over walnut. Three drawers, an open display cubby, and sliding doors for extra storage. Refinis...
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1960s American Vintage Bookcases

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Walnut

Danish Design Teak Bookcase, 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
Deens Design Deze teak boekenkast is een tijdloos meubelstuk dat functionaliteit en esthetiek prachtig combineert. Helaas hebben we de designer en maker niet kunnen achterhalen. Maar...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Memphis Claudio Salocchi Inspired Blue & Yellow Revolving Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Claudio Salocchi inspired Italian bookcase with pale yellow and blue lacquered frame. This playful and vivacious design is visually a very well balanced (and for the time of its creation) prescient mix of the austere, clean lines of the 'De Stijl' movement of the 1920's Netherlands and the whimsical 'Memphis' stylings of the 1980's. The latter being a style the piece precedes by two decades or so. This is a versatile eye-catching display case for books...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Wood

Ico Parisi bookcase for MIM Rome 1960s
Located in bari, IT
Mim bookcase designed by Ico Parisi , Rome ca. 1960, made of rosewood, restored and consisting of three modules. MIM, Mobili Italiani Moderni, is an Italian furniture company that m...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Metal, Brass

Bookcase Rounded wall display case with shelf in carved bamboo straw, 1960
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rounded wall display case with shelf in carved bamboo and woven straw, 1960 Italy
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Straw, Wood

1960s hanging bookcase made of beech wood
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Small hanging bookcase from the 1960s made of beech wood and metal inserts. The three shelves are height adjustable. Good vintage condition.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Beech

1960s Upcycled Palisander Cabinet, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - The iron legs has been added afterwards
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Iron

Vintage teak bookcase with drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
This 1964 Scandinavian bookcase, constructed of teak wood, combines elegance and practicality. At the bottom, four drawers with handles carved directly into the wood provide space fo...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Bookcase with small sideboard
Located in Brescia, IT
This Scandinavian teak wood bookcase, dating from the mid-century design period, offers a combination of aesthetics and functionality. At the top, three spacious shelves are illumina...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Rare Russel Wright American Modern bookshelf for Conant Ball
Located in Fraser, MI
Rare Bookshelf from the American Modern series. Designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball. Maple Construction.
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1930s Vintage Bookcases

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Maple

Danish Modern Teak Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Møbelfabrik, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This Classic Scandinavian bookcase was designed by Danish master carpenter Johannes Sorth for Nexø Møbelfabrik, Bornholm in 1956. The idea was to combine a cabinet and a book case, ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Bookcase with oak drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Nordic oak bookcase, dating from the 1960s, combines simplicity of design with everyday functionality. The cabinet has three drawers with carved wooden handles. The open, airy upper ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Wood

Libreria cielo-terra in teak, Italia, anni '60
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Libreria cielo-terra anni '60 a una campata di produzione italiana. Struttura con due montanti in tubolari di ferro laccati neri più 4 ripiani e mobiletto contenitore con ante scorr...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Brass, Iron

Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish bookcase, circa 1960's. Lovely graining, height adjustable shelf with 5 hanging options. Removable tapered legs. Nice as is condition! Unrestored item with option to...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Rosewood

Danish Design Oak Bookcase by Borge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Soner, 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
Midcentury Modern : Danish Design A Bookcase by Børge Mogensen, top designer from the Danish mid-century modern period. Borge Mogensen : Oak Bookcase This bookcase has 6 height-adj...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Oak

Mid-Century German freestanding vintage library bookcase shelf, 3-parts, 1960s
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid-Century German freestanding vintage library bookcase shelf, 1960s Dimensions: Height: 200cm Width: 274cm Depth: 40cm It is in good vinta...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Wood

Low Rosewood Bookcase by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co, 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
Danish tall bookcase in beautiful rosewood veneer. Designed by Carlo Jensen and made by Hundevad & Co. This bookcase is in very good vintage cond...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Rosewood

Mid-Century German freestanding vintage library bookcase shelf Cheast of drawers
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid-Century German freestanding vintage library bookcase shelf, 1960s Dimensions: Height: 200cm Width: 93cm Depth: 40cm It is in good vintag...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Wood

Low Rosewood Bookcase by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co, 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
Danish tall bookcase in beautiful rosewood veneer. Designed by Carlo Jensen and made by Hundevad & Co. This bookcase is in very good vintage cond...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Rosewood

1960s sky-ground bookcase, Italy
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Sky-to-ground bookcase from the 1960s with one bay and consisting of shelves plus a storage compartment. All elements can be freely placed on the structure consisting of two iron up...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Brass, Iron

Large Modular Wood Bookcase, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Large modular bookcase composed by movable black painted shelves and wood uprights with brass feet. More uprights and shelves available.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Low Bookcase by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co, 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
Danish tall bookcase in beautiful rosewood veneer. Designed by Carlo Jensen and made by Hundevad & Co. Unfortunately, the sticker has been lost o...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Rosewood

Vintage Danish Rosewood 3-Bay Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular rosewood/palisander wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s. Floating modular 3 bay shelving system model FM Reolsystem. This system consists of: 4 Aluminium uprights 200 cm. 1 Open book cabinet...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Rosewood

1960s Omann Jun Upcycled Bookcase Cabinet, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - The iron legs has been added afterwards
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Iron

Mid century Teak 11 pieces shelving unit by Hilker for Omnia, Germany
By Hilker
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century Teak 8 pieces shelving unit by Hilker for Omnia, Germany 1960s Designed by Hilker -- The individual units and shelves can have multiple configuration options - Featuring...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Wenge Wood Bookcase/Secretary by Hundevad
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Wenge wood Danish bookcase/secretary desk by Hundevad circa 1960's. Highly functional, quality combination of a dresser, drop down desk and bookshelf, all in one! Robust, sleek chest...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Mirror, Wenge

Impressive Mid-Century Modern Italian Étagère
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage modern chrome étagère/ bookcase with smoked glass shelves. It can be split into two smaller ones.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Chrome

Danish teak room divider, modular library bookcase by L Chr Larsen & Son
By L. Chr Larsen & Son
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish teak room divider vintage library bookcase Modular shelf-system by L Chr Larsen & Søn, 1960s Bookcase - Mobile Bar composed of three...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Art Deco Walnut Skyscraper Bookcases, A Pair
Located in Garnerville, NY
A smart pair of walnut Art Deco skyscraper bookcases. Circa 1930-40. Each cabinet has the stepped hard geometric lines revealing the true aesthetic of the Art Deco period. Nicely fig...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

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Walnut

Bookcase - Shelf - Teak wood - Danish design - Tap collections - 1960
Located in Lejre, DK
This bookcase with shelf is an example of Danish design from the 1960s, made of teak wood. It represents an era in which Danish furniture design flourished and gained international r...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Original 1960 Poul Cadovius 'Abstracta' modular Shelf in chromed metal and Glass
Located in MONTREUIL, FR
Original Poul Cadovius “Abstracta” modular bookcase (not the re-edition). Designed for Royal System, England c. 1960. Features an elegant chromed tubular structure and glass shelves...
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1960s British Vintage Bookcases

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Metal

Danish freestanding vintage bookshelf system/ book case teak by Hundevad , 1960s
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish freestanding vintage bookshelf system/ book case teak by Hundevad , 1960s Dimensions: Height: 195 cm Width: 70 cm Depth: 31 cm It is in good vintage condition, however, ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

1960s Upcycled Palisander Bookcase, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - The iron legs has been added afterwards
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Iron

Danish Design Rosewood Bookcase made by Nexo, 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
Danish tall bookcase in beautiful rosewood veneer. Made by Nexo. This bookcase is in very good vintage condition and has a total of 6 height-adju...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Rosewood

Model No. 26 Teak Sideboard and Bookcase by Hundevad & Co, 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
Danish Design Introducing the Hundevad No. 26 bookcase with a seperate small sideboard underneath, a stunning example of midcentury modern Danish design. This unique piece combines a...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Libreria Formanova Anni 60
Located in Milano, IT
Libreria a parete che necessita di fissaggio a muro, con elementi contenitore ad ante battenti, e cassetti a vista, ripiani a giorno a posizione regolabile. Legno impiallacciato legn...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Wood

Bookcase by AV Arredamenti Contemporanei in Teak & Brass
By AV Arredamenti Contemporanei
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Mid Century Modern bookcase by AV Arredamenti Contemporanei 1960s. The structure is made of solid and veneered teak wood with adjustable brass feet. It has one drawers module...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Danish freestanding vintage bookshelf system/ book case teak by Omman Jun , 1960
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish freestanding vintage bookshelf system/ book case teak by Gunni Omann Jun , 1960s Design : Danish design by the designer Omman Jun Dimensions: Height: 188 cm Width: 120 cm...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Hansen & Guldborg Mobler wall bookcase in rosewood, Denmark 1960
Located in Paris, FR
An important modular wall shelving system in rosewood, produced by Hansen & Guldborg Møbler in Denmark in the 1960s. Its simplicity and ad...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Rosewood

Libreria Feal anni '60, Italia - 6 mensole in legno e alluminio
By Feal
Located in Milano, IT
Due librerie Feal (Fonderie Elettriche Alluminio e Leghe) in perfette condizioni. Due campate, 6 mensole l'una, ripiani in legno e ottone. Le mensole sono regolabili in altezza. L...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Aluminum

Olinto Shelving Unit by Kazuhide Takahama for B&B Italia / C&B Italia, 1960s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Six-module cabinet in lacquered wood with height-adjustable shelves. Manufactured by B&B Italia, Olinto design. Measurements of a single module 230 h x 67 x 33 cm. Total length 404 c...
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1960s Italian Vintage Bookcases

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Wood, Lacquer

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Glass, Teak

Pair of Bookcases in Mahogany by Mogens Koch, Danish Design, Midcentury, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of bookcases in solid mahogany designed by Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen cabinetmakers in 1933. Made in Denmark and in all original condition. Each bookcase is D 28cm, W 76, H...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Mahogany

Biosca Brutalist Highboard in Stained Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Biosca, highboard, stained pine, Spain, 1960s Outstanding Spanish cabinet that is executed by Biosca in an architectural way. The door panels feature a relief surface of graphic ca...
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1960s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Bookcases

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Pine

Mid-Century Modern narrow teak tall bookcase with cabinet door Made in Denmark
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning Mid-Century Modern narrow teak tall bookcase with cabinet door Made in Denmark. This bookcase is completely original and in very go...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Freestanding 60s bookcase designed by Edmondo Palutari for Vittorio Dassi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Wall cabinet cupboard - bookcase made of dark stained rosewood, Italy 1960s. All elements can be variably fixed. Design: Edmondo Palutari, Manufacturer: Dassi, Italy 1960s. Feel fr...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Wood

Danish Design Teak Chest with original glass doors , 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
Danish Design: Bookcase Danish low bookcase in beautiful teak veneer. The vintage chest still has it's original sliding doors. This chest is in very good vintage condition only a sm...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase
Located in Tulsa, OK
**Please Read Entire Description** Please view all listing pictures on a laptop if possible. Some cell phones don’t display all listing pictures and some could be pictures relating to condition. Please read all the way down through this entire description box to view the entire description of the item. Please keep in mind that these are 40-75 year old items and will have some expected normal wear. We strive to represent our items well, and most of these items are in above average vintage condition. Noticeable flaws will be represented in the listing pictures and the text but we cannot describe or picture every small scratch, ding, or area of slight wear. Once delivered, furniture CANNOT be refused, returned, or refunded unless damage has occurred in the shipping process. Our shipper takes care to wrap each item and pack it safely therefore we have rarely had any issues with damage in transit. All items must be picked up within 3 weeks of order if buyer secures his own shipper. Shipping usually requires 3-6 weeks delivery through our shipping contacts and is only available in the continental US for large furniture items. Some smaller items are available to be shipped internationally through USPS/UPS. * * * Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Rosewood

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-13-A Glass-Fronted Bookcase / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This item is raw and sturdy. Its rugged textures and bold lines define that radical character. Its presence is uncompromising and captivating. Signs of age, patina, and the traces o...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Glass, Teak

"Lama" Minimal Wood and Metal Bookcase by Paolo Tilche for Arform, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
"Lama" bookcase by Paolo Tilche for Arform. Metal uprights fastened on the wall, supporting teak adjustable shelved and cabinet. An ingenious as simple assembly system with brass con...
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1960s Italian Vintage Bookcases

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Metal

Vintage and Antique Bookcases for Sale: Shop Art Deco Bookcases, Globe Wernicke Bookcases and Barrister Bookcases on 1stDibs

Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, an antique bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover.

As long as curious people have collected stories, we have needed a place to stow them away and preserve them. When auction houses and book dealers proliferated by the late 17th century, the bibliophile was born. And, of course, as with any treasured decorative objects or collectibles, a book lover’s volumes were suddenly worthy of a luxurious display — enter the bookcase.

Americans of means during the 19th century took to amassing art as well as rare books, and bookcases of the era — rife with hand-carved decorative accents and architectural motifs — were ideal for displaying their handsome leather-bound wares.

Although our favorite titles may change over the years, the functionality and beauty of their home within our home is timeless. Even those who don’t covet the perfect home library can benefit from an attractive display case, as bookcases can easily double as charming étagères

Contemporary and customizable options make it easier for you to find the perfect bookcase for your style and stacks. If you don’t wish to fill your storage piece so that your collection is snug within its confines, incorporate extra space to allow for additional displays and decorative objects. And by introducing a striking dark wood Art Deco bookcase or low-profile mid-century modern design by Paul McCobb into your living room, your signed first editions won’t be the only items making a statement. 

Find barrister bookcases, Globe Wernicke bookcases, bookcases with doors and other vintage and antique bookcases on 1stDibs now.

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