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Bookcases For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1990s
Mid-Century "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Low 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. More shelves available.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Rare Midcentury Bookcase in Rosewood by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Low bookcase roseoowd. 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

Materials

Rosewood

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
A rosewood thin edge cabinet / bookshelf designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
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1950s Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Restored Bauhaus Console Table, Oak and Glass, Refreshed Polish, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus console table. Refreshed polish. Source: Czechia Period: 1950-1959 Material: Oak and glass.
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1950s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Glass, Oak

Small Midcentury Table, Beech, Umakart, Well-Preserved Condition, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Small midcentury table. Source: Czechia Period: 1950-1959 Colors: Brown, blue, grey with a pattern Material: Beech, umakart Well-prese...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Beech

French Oak Bookcase in Style of Escande
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
From the collection of the Academy of Versailles - University residence in Antony, France, circa 1950s Incredible oak bookcase in the style of Escande with wonderful oak patina newly refinished with single black sliding...
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1950s French Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Ilmari Tapiovaara Bookcase Produced by Asko in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare and large freestanding bookcase designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Produced by Asko in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Teak, Lacquer

Vintage Walnut Bookshelf and Secretaire by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s - 1960s. This bookshelf and secretaire features a walnut frame with nickel-plated brass handles and black varnished metal feet, which are not original. As a matt...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass, Nickel

Charles & Ray Eames ESU 400 Storage Unit, 1994 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eames storage unit for Herman Miller made in 1994. Great colors and designs on plywood. Plenty of storage space with wooden panels on the top and bottom. Shelves and 3 drawers in the...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Rosewood Bookcase by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955, Brazilian Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
This bookshelf is a rare and elegant piece designed by Martin Eisler and produced by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in 1955. It presents a structure in Rosewood, with brass feet...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Midcentury "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

Materials

Oak

Small Restored Midcentury Table, Beech and Umakart, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Small Restored midcentury Ttable. Source: Czechia Period: 1950-1959 Material: Beech and Umakart.
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1950s Czech Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Beech, Wood

Italian Modular Wall Bookcase, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Modular wall shelving piece featuring two wall tracks and three adjustable shelves.
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1950s Italian Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Metal

French Oak Bookcase in Style of Escande
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
From the collection of the Academy of Versailles - University residence in Antony, France, circa 1950s Incredible oak bookcase in the style of Escande with wonderful patina. Sin...
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1950s French Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Jacques Adnet Bookcase, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning A-Frame bookcase by French designer Jacques Adnet. Frame is made of black iron with brass caps. The 5 shelves of this piece are each made of thick ply oak with the edges wra...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Iron, Brass

Art Deco Walnut Bookcase, Well-Preserved Original Condition, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco walnut bookcase. Source: Czechia Period: 1950-1959 Material: walnut, glass Well-preserved original condition.
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1950s Czech Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut, Wood

Mid-Century "China" Bookcase in Teak & Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark
Located in Lejre, DK
China bookcase in teak and 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

Materials

Oak, Teak

Vintage Teakwood Low Bookcase / Display Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage teakwood low bookcase / display cabinet with sliding glass doors This vintage teak bookcase or display cabinet was handmade...
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1990s American British Colonial Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Teak

Original Midcentury Ash Small Cabinet Made by Tatra Pravenec, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Original midcentury ash small cabinet. Source: Czechia Period: 1950-1959 Maker: Tatra Pravenec Material: Ash Well-preserved original condition. High gloss.
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Franco Albini Walnut Bookcase LB7 for Poggi Pavia, 1956
Located in Madrid, ES
A two modular teak bookcase, Designed by Franco Albini and edited in 1956 by Poggi, Pavia, Marked. Composed of two modules with storages units an...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Cabinets by Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Cabinets by Mogens Koch / Rud. Rasmussen. Many pieces in stock.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Twisted Metal Rope 4 Tier Glass Shelf Etagere
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing vintage regency 4 tier glass shelf Etagere. Features a twisted metal rope pagoda frame.
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1990s Regency Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Midcentury "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

Materials

Oak

Escande Cabinet, Cité Universitaire, Antony France
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Escande cabinet manufactured by Marcel Yvroud for Cité Universitaire, Antony, France circa 1954. Oak frames with sliding doors and open niche bo...
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1950s French Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Living Room Library Table, Jacques Adnet, Elm and Leather, Period: Xxth
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Coffee table forming magazine rack of Jacques Adnet. The structure in elm decorated with leather. He directed the Compagnie des Arts Français from 1928 to 1960. His furniture wit...
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1950s French Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Elm

Brazilian Rosewood Bookshelf by Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor, 1950s, Mid-Century
Located in New York, NY
This bookshelf was designed in the 1950s by Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998) and produced by Unilabor. He designed and projected furniture based on his constructive references related t...
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1950s South American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Iron

“Profile” Pyramidal Bookshelf in Walnut by John Van Koert for Drexel, USA
Located in Deland, FL
Mid-Century Modern bookshelf designed by American designer John Van Koert and manufactured by Drexel in the United States circa 1950’s. With a solid and stable walnut wood frame and three tapered...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Escande Cabinet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Escande cabinet manufactured by Marcel Yvroud for Cité Universitaire, Antony, France circa 1954. Oak frames with sliding doors and open niche bo...
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1950s French Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Paul Mccobb Room Divider for Calvin Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb Room Divider for Calvin Furniture Company, Features Mahogany, solid brass and glass shelves. Lower section has Five Drawers with brass...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Vintage Wall Mounted Shelving by Pfr Studio Gio Ponti 1950
By Studio PFR ( Ponti Fornaroli Rosselli )
Located in Biella, IT
Gio Ponti design in years ’50 wall mounted bookcase by PFR studio (ponti fornaroli rosselli) wall-mounted grid in iron lacquered black features five independently adjustable s...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Metal

1950's Stitched Leather Book Case by Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's little book case designed by Jacques Adnet Stitched leather, metal and ceramic.
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1950s French Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Gio Ponti in the Style Italian Mid Century Bookcase 50's
Located in bari, IT
Wonderful wooden bookcase produced by Dassi end of 50’s attributed to Giò Ponti The furniture by Vittorio Dassi (1893-1973), made in the 40s and 50s, are distinguished by the choi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Bookcase 'Välipala' by HMN Huonekalu Mikko Nupponen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bookcase ‘Välipala’ designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs. Produced by HMN Huonekalu Mikko Nupponen in Finland. Can be installed in many different ways.   
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer

Pair of Wall-Mounted Bookcases in Solid Teak by Mogensen Koch
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of wall-mounted units in solid teak. Designed by Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen cabinetmakers in 1933. Made in Denmark. Great original condition.
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Cabinet Oak Italy 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Cabinet with container compartment with hinged doors and open shelves; oak veneer, laminate.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Formica, Oak

Large Teakwood Italian Mid-Century Modern hanging shelf attributed to Isa
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This hanging shelf was produced in Italy around the 1950s. It is made from teakwood and remains in overall good condition. Shelf is part of a 1950s furniture made in part with furnit...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Burled Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet by Johan Tapp for Gumps
Located in Lafayette, IN
Spectacular burled cabinet/wall unit designed by Johan Tapp for Gumps. Cabinet features beautiful book-matched burl veneered doors, solid brass hardwa...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Ilmari Tapiovaara Bookcase Produced by La Permanente Mobili
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare and large freestanding bookcase designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Produced by La Permanente Mobili, Cantù in Italy.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Bookcase on Hairpin Legs, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern glass front bookcase on hairpin legs By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Solid birch in black lacquered finish, with sliding glass doors and steel hairpin legs. Measures: 36"W x 12.25"D x 34.25"H. Newly refinished. Excellent condition. Two matching bookcases...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Ico Parisi Bookcase in wood and brass, mod. 457, Italy 1955
Located in Argelato, BO
Ico Parisi bookcase, mod. 457, De Baggis production, lacquered wood, mahogany, brass, Italy, 1955. This bookcase with four shelves in different colors was originally designed for...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

20th Century Belgian Oak Bookcase, Set of Four
Located in High Point, NC
This set of four oak cabinets provides an accommodating storage solution with a vintage elegance. Built in Belgium in the 20th Century, paneled cupboards and scrolled cabriole feet f...
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1950s Belgian French Provincial Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Four Piece Wall Unit by Christian Hvidt for Soborg
Located in Dallas, TX
A four piece teak wall unit with brass hardware. Bookshelves with adjustable shelving. Designed by Christian Hvidt for Soborg.
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1950s Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Feal, Wall-Mounted Shelves or Bookcase, Brass, Metal, Wood, Italy, 1950s
By Feal
Located in High Point, NC
A wall-mounted bookcase designed and produced by FEAL, Italy, 1950s. Produced in brass, lacquered metal, and wood.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Unique Emiel Veranneman, 1996
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Sideboard designed by the Belgian designer Emiel Veranneman produced by Decoene. Made of lacquered wood in gray-blue color with a yellow accent in the door. One-of-a-kind furniture made for the previous owner. "From 1960 Emiel Veranneman began to concentrate his efforts exclusively on furniture creations and interior decorations for clients, an evolution due to a profound dissatisfaction with the prevailing rules of the furniture industry. The result was an impressive series of unique creations with the most important characteristics: harmony, monumental, tension, power and intellectual outflow. One could call Emiel Veranneman's art furniture more radical and stubborn. an art form that is not impressed by the rules of the economy, nor by the fashionable desires of the public, least of all by the promptings of its clients or by artistic trends. All this makes it possible to really call Emiel Veranneman a monument in furniture art. His art stands alone among his contemporaries." (Veranneman, Visie & Passie, p.162-163) Please note that the piece is in good vintage condition with some minor user damage. Comes with the original design drawing...
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1990s Belgian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

High "China" Bookcase by Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
The "China" bookcase in all oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1958, this piece is made by CM Madsen Cabinetmakers Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition. More shelves a...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Bookcase by Umberto Mascagni, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Modular bookcase unique in style, design, planning and materials. The Mascagni company for the excellent quality and uniqueness of products boasted in the 50's a reference of exclusi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Black and White Metal Book Shelves Attrb. to Tomado, Holland, 1950's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Free standing book shelves in black and white metal. Some rust spots on the white shelves.
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Rare Shelve in Solid Teak & Bamboo designed by Laurids Lønborg, Denmark 1960's.
Located in Lejre, DK
Midcentury shelve in solid teak and bamboo. Designed and made by Laurids Lønborg Denmark 1960s. Great condition.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Bamboo, Teak

Dunbar Room Divider by Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A two piece mahogany room divider with Japanese wood block printers plates. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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1950s Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Two Bookcases by Børge Mogensen for C. M. Madsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These impressive bookcases designed by Børge Mogensen reflect the Danish designer’s aesthetic that was clean and highly functional, creating pieces that stand out despite their restrained design. The pair is made of solid wood with a beautiful woodgrain that is visible throughout the bodies. The shelves are all easily adjustable and removable. Each bookcase features five adjustable shelves, a feature of functionality. The shelves can be arranged in multiple ways to accommodate books or other objects of various sizes, and thanks to the open front, these bookcases are perfect to showcase any item. Both bookcases stand sturdily on the distinctively sculpted, black lacquered wood legs. The subtle geometry of the base and the colour blocking legs add modernism to the design while also balancing out the heaviness of the body. Børge Mogensen’s present design for C. M. Madsen Cabinetmakers Denmark was manufactured by the Danish company, FDB Møbler. Both bookcases are stamped with the cabinetmaker's mark and production number on their backs. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Both items have some discolouration and a later made (cable) hole that has been restored by a piece of coloured plywood. Dimensions: 48.03 in W x 10.23 in D x 62.59 in H 122 cm W x 26 cm D x 159 cm H About the Designer: Børge Mogensen is without a doubt one of the most famous Danish designers. Born in 1914 in Aalborg, Mogensen was trained as a cabinet maker and studied at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen from 1936 to 1938, and architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts’ School of Architecture between 1938 and 1942. At the beginning of his career, he became head of F.D.B. Mobler’s furniture design studio. In 1950 he started his own design studio, collaborating with manufacturers Soborg, the Swedish company Karl Andersson and the famous manufacturer Fredericia from 1955. The collaboration with the latter resulted in many of Mogensen’s most famous furniture pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's. 4 wooden shelves with a black painted metal system and brass feet. It is very easy to disassemble with 8...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Bohemian 1950 Handmade Bentwood Bamboo, Reed & Cane Etagere, Bookcase, Cupboard
Located in Miami, FL
American Mid-Century Modern handcrafted 5 tier etagere, bookcase or cupboard made out of Bentwood Bamboo, Reed and hand woven cane shelves. All original 1950s condition with some mi...
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1950s American Bohemian Vintage Bookcases

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Bamboo, Cane, Reed, Bentwood

Vintage Modular Wooden Bookcase by Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
This vintage modular wooden bookcase was designed by Ico Parisi for Italian manufacturer MIM, in the 50's. The wooden bookcase is called Lerici and pub...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Elm Display Cabinets / Bookcases
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chinese Elm display cabinets / bookcases These elm sliding glass cabinets that have a brown lacquer finish has 6 drawers and 3 shelves. Can be used as display cabinets or...
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1990s Chinese Chinese Export Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood, Elm, Lacquer

Kurt Olsen Bookcase Produced by A. Andersen & Bohm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bookcase designed by Kurt Olsen. Produced by A. Andersen & Bohm in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Italian Modern Black Metal and Tempered Glass Bookcase, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black metal and tempered glass bookcase, 1990s Floor bookcase composed of 4 rectangular shelves in tempered glass. The accordion structure, on which the glass rests, ...
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1990s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Italian Wall Unit / Room Dividers in Teak and Brass, Italy, circa 1950-70
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Italian room divider / wall unit in teak with brass details - Italy, circa 1950-70 The wall unit can be set-up in different ways. The brass feet are adjustable in height for leveli...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Bill Renwick Storage Cabinet for Brunswick Co.
By Bill Renwick, Brunswick Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare industrial storage cabinet by Bill Renwick for Brunswick, c.1950s, USA. This piece features a gray masonite frame and interior with a laminate top. Both sides of this cabinet have sliding doors in cream and coral which open to reveal shelving separated down the middle of the cabinet by a metal grate...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Vintage, New and Antique Bookcases

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

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