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Bookcases For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: Early 2000s
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, Restored, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Small midcentury table. Source: Czechia Period: 1950-1959 Material: Beech and Umakart Stable construction. Refreshed polish.
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Beech

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 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

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

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Wood, Beech

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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

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

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Oak

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

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

Faux Bamboo Gilt Metal Etagere
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Faux bamboo gilt metal etagere. I’m having new glass shelves made for this piece.
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Early 2000s Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Wall Unit by Dassi, 1950s Fully Restored
Located in Rome, IT
Wall Unit by Dassi, Italy, 1950s This sculptural bookcase with a modern mid-century design in a typical Italian style also similar to that of Osvaldo Borsani and Ico Parisi is a ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Wood

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

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

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

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

Shuidi Shelving Unit #1
Located in Paris, FR
Inspired by ancient Chinese gardens and shaped like natural water droplets, 'Shuidi' can divide a space without visual barriers and welcome books or small objects. This bookcase and shelving unit by acclaimed design duo Studio MVW is made of brushed anodized stainless steel colored in brass with a subtile pink gold shade. This work is exclusively produced and sold by Galerie BSL in a limited edition of 8 pieces + 4 artist proofs. Founded in Shanghai by Chinese designer Xu Ming...
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Early 2000s Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

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

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.
Category

1950s French Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Vitra ‘Self’ Sideboard/ Bookcase '2007' by Erwan & Ronan Bouroullec
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Designed in 2000 and no longer in production today, this rare sideboard is Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec’s modern take on the classic masterpieces as designed by Charlotte Perriand and Je...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Bookcases

Materials

Plastic, Plexiglass

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

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

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

Shuidi Shelving Unit #2
Located in Paris, FR
Inspired by ancient Chinese gardens and shaped like natural water droplets, 'Shuidi' can divide a space without visual barriers and welcome books or small objects. This bookcase and shelving unit by acclaimed design duo Studio...
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Early 2000s Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mid-Century Modern Bookcase Display Case Cabinet by Michael Taylor for Baker
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful Model 2589 Cabinet designed by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture as part of the Far East Collection. This piece features solid walnut construction, adjustable shelves in t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

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

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.
Category

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

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

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

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

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

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

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Reed, Bentwood

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

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Bookcases on Hairpin Legs, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern glass front bookcases on hairpin legs By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Solid birch in black lacqu...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Steel

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wall system by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, The Netherlands, 1950s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Cees Braakman wall system designed for Pastoe. Produced by Pastoe in the Netherlands, the 1950s. The cabinet is made of Wenge. Because of the cabinets and shelves, the wall system ha...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Wenge

Mahogany Showcase with Bronze Tips by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Showcase bookcase 1 of 2 left and right in blond mahogany 50s bronze tips The guides of the sliding glasses are in brass, have 2 doors with greek classicism decoration. The style, de...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Bookshelf by Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor, 1950s, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This bookshelf was designed in the 50s by Geraldo de Barros and produced by Unilabor. Its structure is made of iron, with storage compartments covered with Rosewood and Formica. ...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Iron

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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