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Bookcases For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Neoclassical
Heywood Wakefield Compact Bar or Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Wichita, KS
Wonderful smaller Heywood Wakefield cabinet - originally marked as a bookshelf but can be used as a bar or a sideboard in many ways. The fini...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Chrome, Smoked Glass and Wood Bookshelf Étagère Gallotti & Radice, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Bookshelf étagère cabinet by Gallotti & Radice, featuring chrome borders and two smoked glass columns with shelves linked together by wooden shelves. Italy, circa 1970. The bottom s...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Metal, Chrome

Pierre Jeanneret File Rack Unit with Stencil Marks
Located in Soho, London, GB
Pierre Jeanneret file rack unit from the Administrative Buildings of Chandigarh. This piece presents a beautiful patina and a rare stencil mark on...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Cherry
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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Hardwood, Cherry

Danish Modular 5-Bay Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modular 5 Bay Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s. Large and impressive Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern shelving system, Model FM Re...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

MCM 2-Piece China Hutch Cabinet Buffet by Heywood Wakefield Contessa Collection
Located in Topeka, KS
Mid-Century Modern 2-piece china hutch, cabinet, or buffet by Heywood Wakefield for the Contessa Collection. Comprised of 2-pieces a top hutch & a bottom buffet in a dark cherrywood, woven wicker basket weave or caned door fronts, brass toned pulls, & slim steel legs. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are nicks on the left side of the buffet edge toward the front. Stiffener has been added underneath buffet as the cabinet had sagged in the middle making doors uneven. Stiffener corrected that issue. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960’s. In 1959, the Heywood Wakefield “Contessa” slogan was "Wood for warmth and grace ... steel for strength and rigidity." "Furniture of Slender Elegance." And does this China cabinet ever fit that description. The Contessa line features a darker cherrywood, gold or brass toned accents, and slim steel legs. This cabinet has 2 pieces. A bottom buffet that features brass toned pulls that open two sets of double doors. There are three drawers on the right side with a silverware tray in the top drawer. The left side is open storage. The top hutch features two rolling side doors with woven wicker basket weave, or caned, door fronts and three shelves in the center. The whole cabinet stands on slim steel legs and exudes mid-century modern magnificence! This awesome, versatile china cabinet or buffet will look amazing whether you place it in the dining room, living room, study, or the kitchen. It is adaptable enough to blend right in whether your design style leans to Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern, industrial, southwestern, or modern country. In 1897, two prominent furniture companies, Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Company merged and created Heywood Brothers & Wakefield Company; the name would be shortened to Heywood-Wakefield in 1921. The new company rose to popularity in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s with its solid wood, Art Deco-inspired, mid-century modern furniture. In 1992, South Beach Furniture Company acquired the rights to the Heywood-Wakefield name. After realizing how in demand vintage Heywood Wakefield pieces were, production began on new pieces that remained true to the style, quality, and values of the original company. Today's Heywood-Wakefield is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the name and its famous pieces while incorporating new and contemporary technology which allows new generations to appreciate the classic looks from a classic company. This is a fabulous piece by Heywood Wakefield’s Contessa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Borge Mogensen Bookcase Medium
Located in London, GB
A bastion of the Danish Modern design movement, to us, Børge Mogensen embodies integrity. His functional and diplomatic approach to furniture design paved the way for Danish design c...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Oak, Teak

Mid-Century Cerused Oak Bookcase or Etagere, 1950s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Cerused Oak Bookcase or Etagere, 1950s A sophisticated, functional mid-century Austrian style open bookcase/etagere crafted from premium cerused oak. Dating back to the ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Oak

Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati Large Library in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantiere Carugati, bookcase / wall unit, cherry, walnut, mahogany, iron, Italy, 1958 This library unit is designed by Italian designer Gianfranco Frattini an...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Iron

Ron Arada bookkase by Kartell 1990s.
Located in bari, IT
Lovely Rita bookcase in red plastic designer Ron Arad for Kartell 1990s
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Plastic

Pair of Small Widdicomb Bookcases
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of small blonde wood book shelves standing on four tapered brass legs by Widdicomb Furniture Co. attributed to Robsjohn-Gibbings (see closeup of...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

6 Shelf Oak Library Bookshelf Quantity Available Adjustable
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modern oak veneer wood bookcase has six adjustable shelves, It once graced the personal library of a NYC Columbia University professors' home. This can be used as a stand alone bookcase...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Oak

Pair of Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Etageres, Wall Unit or Book Shelves
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning transitional pair of matching shelving units from the 1970's. They feature burl wood with a decorative lattice work. Price includes the p...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Wood, Burl

George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern 1960s George Nelson designed for Omni Systems, this is part for a wall unit, A Drop Leaf Desk, no hardware. Part # 6405314. I need to co...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Walnut

"804" Rolltop Desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1960s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Model 804 desk by Gianfranco Fattini. The roll top opens by pulling on the leather-encrusted writing surface. There are two glass shelves at the back. On top, there's a glass shelf...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Aluminum

Large Danish Teak Wall Bookcase by Poul Cadovius, F139
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large wall bookcase from the 60's designed by the Danish designer Poul Cadovius. This bookcase is composed of different modular elements on three ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Large Italian Bookcase in Walnut, Cherry, and Grasscloth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Library, walnut, cherry, grasscloth, Italy, 1950s This delightful bookcase reflects the design principles of the Mid-Century era that rose to prominence in the 1950s and 1960s. The ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Cherry, Walnut, Grasscloth

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Ash
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf system for GUBI in black ash. 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

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

Mid century Swedish birch low open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Swedish birch low open bookcase circa 1950. Superb quality mid century Scandinavian birch bookcase with cupboards. Stepped top, with 3 drawers below the top surface, di...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Birch

Italian mid-century modern revolving bookcase Centro Salocchi for Sormani, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern revolving bookcase Centro Salocchi for Sormani, 1960s Revolving bookcase mod. Centro in brown painted wood. The bookcase has eight compartments, each equip...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Metal

Bookshelf with Rosewood Veneers by Brazilian company Celina Decorações, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Produced in the 1960s by Celina Decorações, this Rosewood bookshelf has a robust and elaborate structure. Built with four columns, two drawer modules, and one cabinet module, it can ...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Metal

Free-standing wooden bookcase, Manifattura Italiana, 1960
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This bookcase is an impeccable example of Italian design, combining timeless aesthetics with advanced functionality. The bookcase is distinguished by its solid and versatile structur...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Wood, Teak

Louis Van Teeffelen Wall Unit in Teak and Brass by WeBe, Netherlands, circa 1950
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Elegant wall-unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for WéBé (Walraven & Bevers), Netherlands – circa 1950. The wall unit is made of black lacquered wood pilars, teak veneer shelves and cabine...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut tall Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tall secretary desk bookcase with doors.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

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

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Glass, Plexiglass, Wood

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

Industrial Trienniale Bookcase or Shelving System in Green Steel by Lips Vago
Located in London, London
'Trienniale' shelving unit by Lips Vago. In dark green lacquered steel, Italy, 1950s. With adjustable shelves. A further seven Congresso bookcases available in different colours. Pl...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Steel

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

Vintage Boho Globe Wernickie Barrister Bookcases - Set of 3
Located in west palm beach, FL
The Vintage Boho Globe Wernicke Barrister Bookcases - Set Of 3 showcases classic American craftsmanship with a bohemian twist. These stackable, glass-front bookcases are perfect for ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Bookcase in Light Mahogany Designed by Mogens Koch, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
The light mahogany bookcase, designed by Mogens Koch and manufactured by Rud Rasmussen in the 1960s, is a remarkable piece of furniture that represents a harmonious fusion of functio...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Mahogany

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

Shelf Unit by Carlo de Carli, 70s
Located in Medesano, Parma
Introducing this stunning White Lacquered Wooden Shelf Unit and Library created by the legendary Italian architect and designer Carlo de Carli at the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Thi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Wood

Italian Bookcase in Walnut and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bookcase, oak, walnut, brass and glass, Italy, circa 1950. This sophisticated, large bookcase designed in Italy comes in a great size. With a nice variety of storage compartment and...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Italian Rosewood Bookcase, circa 1960s.
Located in Houston, TX
1960s Italian Rosewood cabinet. This handsome cabinet has wonderful storage to include open shelving, drop down cabinet doors with glass shelves, base cabinet with sliding doors and ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 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

Wolfgang Laubersheimer "Verspantes Regal" Steel Bookcase for Pentagon, 1984
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic object designed by Wolfgang Laubersheimer and produced by Pentagon Group, Germany, 1984. This bookcase, called "Regal Verspanntes", is made...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Steel, Iron

Wall Unit or Bookcase by Dean Santner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Amazing Midcentury wall unit handcrafted in solid aspen hardwood with exceptional quality and strength.. Featuring expertly carved wood with perfect proportions and captivating design that will highlight your home and collection. Perfect for the home office, library, or stand alone bookcase...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Taichiro Nakai for La Permanente Mobili Adjustable Wall Cabinet in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakay (Nakai) for La Permanente Mobili, bookcase, lacquered iron, teak, glass, brass, maple, ca. 1955 Taichiro Nakai is an incredibly talented Japanese designer who is most...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Italian Triangular Brass and Glass Corner Shelf Bookcase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Italian corner shelf in solid brass with three triangular shelves. This elegant corner shelf was produced in Italy during the 1970s. In amazing condition, the brass has a ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass

Lips Vago 'Triennal' Bookcases or Shelving System
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lips Vago, 'Triennale' set of four shelving units or bookcases, dark green lacquered steel, Italy, design 1954 Constructed from steel sheets, the 'Triennale' bookcase or shelving unit is designed in 1954 for the Triennale Milano...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Steel

A 1960s Romeo Rega Attributable Mid-Century Modern Italian Bookcase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Italian bookcase would likely exude the characteristic style and sophistication of mid-century design, reflecting the innovative and artistic trends of the era, it's an exquisit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass, Chrome

Pair New Unfinished Baker Obelisk Shape Double Sided 360 Degree Walnut Bookcases
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair New Unfinished Baker Obelisk Shape Double Sided 360 Degree Walnut Bookcases. These Baker cabinets are new unfinished from the baker factory. Unusual looking cabinets and unusua...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

Jules Wabbes Illuminated Library in Wood and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel, bookcase, in brass and wood, Belgium, 1960s   Rare wall unit designed by master furniture-maker Jules Wabbes. This exceptional piece could be use...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Teak Wood Bookcase Four Modules by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This bookcase consists of four modules freestanding, suitable to be moving and placed at will in the home. It's composed by #5 uprights, and equipped with #9 shelves, #2 cabinets tw...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass

Feal Italian Wall Unit in Anodized Aluminum and Mahogany
By Feal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Feal (Fonderie Elettriche Alluminio e Lega), model ‘S2’ wall units, mahogany, anodized aluminum, Italy, 1950s Both aesthetics and functionality comes into play in this bookcase she...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Aluminum

7 Module Bookcase with Bar by Umberto Mascagni, Set of 7
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Set of 2 modular bookcases and a bar module. The composition is unique in style, design, craftsmanship, and materials. In the 1950s, Mascagni was renowned for the excellent quality a...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Urio Wall System by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma, Italy, 1957
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Urio wall system in palisander wood designed in 1957 by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, Italy. Different elements including shelves, desk, chest of drawers a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Rosewood

Galerie L'Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Galerie l'Orme, modular wall unit, elm, France, 1970s Dazzling French modular wall unit manufactured by Galerie l'Orme in Paris. Executed in solid elm, this modular piece exhibits a...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Elm

Mahogany bookcase by Mogens Koch
Located in PARIS, FR
Solid mahogany bookcases designed by Mogens Koch in the 1930s and produced by the Rud publishing house . Rasmussen in Denmark. This piece of furniture is part of the tradition of fun...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Mahogany

Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Mid Century Walnut 3 Tier Bookcase
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Mid Century Walnut 3 Tier Bookcase This bookcase measures: 48 wide x 12 deep x 29 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting stud...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Walnut

Midcentury Italian Modular Book Case, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Remarkable bookcase with steel and brass details. Composed by two modules with 4 shelves, 3 drawers, 2 cabinets with doors and 1 cabinet with a folding writing table...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

American Mid-Century Plywood Étagère
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century blond plywood "ZigZag" etagere shelf unit with geometric design pigeon holes of various shapes.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Mid-20th Century Partial Ebonized Mahogany Low Bookcase
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-20th Century Partial Ebonized Mahogany Low Bookcase. Measures 22.5" in width, 9.5" in depth and 31" in height. Shelves height is 12".
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Mahogany

Danish Bookcase w/ Storage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century modern standing bookcase features adjustable shelves, drawers, and drop front cabinet storage. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Model No. 26 Teak Sideboard and Bookcase by Hundevad & Co, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
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

Mid 20th Century French Provincial Style Walnut Narrow Bookcase
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century French Provincial Style Walnut finish Narrow Bookcase. Measures 23.5" in width l, 13.75" in depth and 72" height. Shelves clearance is 13.75"
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Newly Refinished- Milo Baughman Walnut Credenza/Bookcase for Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Walnut

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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