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Bookcases For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1940s
vintage bookcase wall cupboard 60s Sweden
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage bookcase wall cupboard 60s Sweden period 60's design unknown Sweden condition good light signs of use size 120 x 135 x 25 (hxwxd) details pine; article number ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Bookcases

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Pine

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

Original Jugendstil Bücherschrank, Wien um 1910
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Bücherschrank Entwurf: unbekannt, Wien um 1910 Modell-Nummer: - Ausführung: unbekannte Kunstmöbeltischlerei, Wien um 1910 Maße in cm (H x B x T): 163 x 90 x 44 Material: Weic...
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

DANISH Mid Century Modern ROSEWOOD BOOKCASE / Vinyl Storage, c. 1960’s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Bookcase / Vinyl Storage, c. 1960’s. Loads of storage for all your books and collectables or vinyl collection across the four adjustable shelving ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Rosewood

Bookcase by Designer Kim Moltzer, 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Large design bookcase by Kim Moltzer made in the 1970s. The bookcase is rectangular in shape and uses the geometric forms favoured by the designer. It has eight smoked glass shelves ...
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1970s French Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Monumental English Oak Glazed Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1900 Monumental English Oak Glazed Bookcase sku 1665 Base W249 x D49 x H92 cm Top W251 x D34 x H122 cm Together W251 x D49 x H214 cm
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Early 20th Century Bookcases

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Oak

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

Robert Heritage Secretary / Bookcase In Tola
By Fyne Ladye, Robert Heritage
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England Designer: Robert Heritage Manufacturer: Fyn Layde Furniture Era: 1966 Materials: Tola Measurements: 36.25" wide x 16.75" deep x 72" tall, Desk: 34.5" wide x 15" deep ...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

DANISH Mid Century Modern ROSEWOOD BOOKCASE / Vinyl Storage, c. 1960’s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Bookcase / Vinyl Storage, c. 1960’s. Loads of storage for all your books and collectables or vinyl collection across the two lower areas once the ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Rosewood

Antique Berkey & Gay Victorian Carved Walnut Bookcase, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Late Victorian or Arts & Crafts bookcase By Berkey & Gay USA, Circa 1900 Carved walnut, with mullioned glass front doors. Measures: 50.25"W x 13"D x 53"H. Goo...
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Bookcases

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Glass, Walnut

Edwardian Walnut Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0622 Edwardian open bookcase in walnut, having shaped upstand to the back edge, figured walnut top with moulded edge and shallow frieze above three height adjustable shelves flanked...
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Early 20th Century English Bookcases

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Walnut

Vintage Modern Low Bookshelf after Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern Milo Baughman style bookcase featuring sculpted body with brass finish and four glass shelves. Stunning display shelf for home, office, or business use. Please confir...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Oak Art Deco Modernist Bookcase with Glass Sliding Doors, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Modernist bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak bookcase with solid macassar ebony knobs on the left and right door. The mid-section ha...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

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Glass, Macassar, Oak

handmade hand-painted outsider art bones bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Outsider art masterpiece. Wooden bone bookshelf. Hand carved and handpainted. 1 bone is missing (pictured).
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1990s American Bookcases

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Wood, Paint

Mogens Koch Bookcases, Set of Ten
Located in Chicago, IL
Mogens Koch Bookcases, Set of Ten for Maker, Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier Denmark, c. 1960 lacquered elmwood Overall as shown: 150 h × 60 w × 11 d in Each unit: 30 h × 30 w × 11 d in P...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Elm

A Five Tier Barristers Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Flower Mound, TX
An exceptional quality early 20th century mahogany Globe-Wernicke five-tier barristers bookcase with glazed doors, and on a plinth base. This is a really nice piece with a Brass plate attached bearing the inscription - “Presented to Miss E.K. Reading. As a parting gift from the students of Miss F.E.S Kemp 26.Gt. James Street WC1 1929” The WC postcode area, also known as the London WC postcode area, is a group of postcode districts in London, England. The area includes parts of the City of Westminster. Great James Street is a very upscale part of central London. Globe and Wernicke...
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Early 20th Century English Bookcases

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Wood, Mahogany

Mogens Koch Four Bookcases for Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch four bookcases in pine. Executed by Rud Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Pine

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

Classic Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic modernist cabinet was made in Denmark during the 1960s. Made of high-quality, noble rosewood. Its structure is very strong, with expressive graining. The pieces of furni...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Wood, Rosewood

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak 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 Teak Bookcase...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Glass, Teak

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

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Elm

Vintage Danish Mid Century Long Teak Bookcase - 0224111
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Danish mid-century modern, made in the 1950's - Recently refurbished The piece is more than 65+ years old and some wear and tear can be expected, but we do everything we can...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini Rosewood Modello 823 Bookshelf, 1960s
Located in London, GB
Originally designed in 1963 by Gianfranco Frattini, the Modello 823 bookshelf was manufactured by Bernini. After going out of production Poltrona Frau re-issued the design in 2022 un...
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1960s Italian Vintage Bookcases

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Rosewood

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Solid Mahogany Open Bookcase Etagere
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Solid Mahogany Open Bookcase Etagere in great vintage condition. Measures 37.5" in width, 8.75" in depth ...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Mahogany

Antique Arts & Craft Mission Style Oak 4-Stack Barrister Bookcase C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers quarter sawn oak construction with four stacks, each having pullout glass doors and raised on square st...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Oak, Glass

Art Nouveau Oak Jugendstil Revolving Bookcase, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Nouveau Jugendstil revolving bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak and the wheels are in good working order. This wonderful Art Nouveau ...
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Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Bookcases

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Oak

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

Suspended bookcase designed by Josef Frank manufactured by Svenskt Tenn 1950s
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare hanging bookcase designed by Josef Frank in the 1950s in mahogany wood. Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden in the 1950s. Good conditions. A conservative restoration was done w...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Mahogany

Kittinger Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Kittinger USA, Circa 1960s Carved mahogany, with mullioned glass front doors. Cabinet locks, and ...
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1960s American Georgian Vintage Bookcases

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Glass, Mahogany

"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

EXQUISITELY INLAID BRiGHTS OF NETTLEBED SHERATON REVIVAL DWARF OPEN BOOKCASE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this lovely Burr Elm, Walnut inlaid, Sheraton Revival style dwarf open library bookcase made by Brights of Nettle...
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20th Century English Sheraton Bookcases

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Elm, Walnut

Large English Ebonised Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1940 Large English Ebonised Mahogany Glazed Breakfront Bookcase sku 1040 Base W189 x D41 x H102 cm Top W197 x D34 x H122 cm Together W197 x D41...
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20th Century Bookcases

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Mahogany

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

Pair of China Bookcases in Rosewood by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair rare of bookcases in rosewood with adjustable shelves, designed by Maa. Børge Mogensen for C.M. Madsen cabinetmakers in 1958. Made in Denmark in the 1960s.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Rosewood

Postmodern Sculpted White Stucco Etagere/Bookshelf
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Postmodern Sculpted White Stucco Etagere/Bookshelf is a unique addition to any space, blending artistic design with functionality. Its sculpted form and white stucco finish add a...
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20th Century American Post-Modern Bookcases

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Glass

Maitland Smith Flame Mahogany Étagère or Bookshelf with Brass Gallery
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Maitland Smith étagère or bookcase with five shelves, book matched flame mahogany back veneers with crossbanded borders, small top brass ...
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20th Century Philippine Campaign Bookcases

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Metal, Brass

Large White Display Cabinet Bookcase With Lower Glass Doors, Romania circa 1960
Located in Round Top, TX
Large vintage display cabinet or bookcase with open shelving above and six sliding glass doors below. White washed painted finish. Shelf depth of upper/open section: Top and Bottom S...
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Mid-20th Century Romanian Country Bookcases

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Glass, Wood, Paint

1920's Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Houston, TX
A 1920s Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase is a piece of furniture that reflects the design trends of the Art Deco era. The term "waterfall" refer...
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

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Wood, Mahogany

Pair of Midcentury Paul McCobb Single Bookshelves #1516 Walnut Finish
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of vintage midcentury Paul McCobb single high bookcases bookshelves #1516 original walnut finish over solid maple with black iron 4 leg base. Beautiful bookcase set by Paul McCo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Iron

Art Deco Modernist Oak Four-Door Bookcase, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak with original macassar ebony elements. All four doors have the original solid ...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

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Glass, Macassar, Oak

Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" Shelf in Pine for Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Scandinavian modern bookcase / shelf model "Lovö" by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm, 1930s. In good original condition aquired from the original owne...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Pine

Mid century MCintosh bookcase, Hairpin legs
Located in BRUNOY, FR
Vintage English bookcase from the 1960's - 70's, MCintosh brand. Scandinavian-style vintage English bookcase from the 1960s-70s mounted on contemporary metal legs. This narrow vintage bookcase...
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1960s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Metal

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Bookcase by Johannes Sorth
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern bookcase in teak designed by Johannes Sorth and manufactured by Nexxo Mobelfabrik in Denmark in the 1960's. This lovely case piece, recently i...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

Arts & Crafts Open Bookshelf: Skilled Craftsmanship Meets Playful Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the unique charm of our Arts & Crafts open bookshelf, a true embodiment of skilled craftsmanship and imaginative design. Expertly constructed from wood, zinc, and plywood, t...
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1980s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookcases

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Brass, Zinc

Large Art Deco Cerused Oak Display Cabinet Bookcase circa 1940
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ART DECO CERUSED AND EBONIZED OAK DISPLAY CABINET WITH FLANKING BLIND BOOKSHELVES Probably German, as the locks are of German origin executed circa 1940 with chromed steel accents throughout Item # 401QGP02S A fabulous Art Deco era display cabinet, the substantial case piece features a glazed central door flanked by two blind-doors on either side. These open to reveal an adjustably shelved interior, the oak bars on the side allowing the 3/8" thick glass shelves to be flexibly changed to suit the books stored within. The central door features a chromed rim around the glass door that cohesively ties in with the chrome-plated keyhole escutcheons and the chrome base molding on the bottom of the cabinet. It was probably made in Germany, as one of the locks bears markings of German manufacture, though the craftsman may have simply had a preference for this locking mechanism and imported it. Note the high-grade of cabinet work throughout - all surfaces have been carefully veneered with a cerused and ebonized oak, the interior of the center display area with a red-stained cerused oak and the interior of each flanking cabinet space lined with mahogany veneers. Importantly, despite the incredibly spacious proportions, the entire cabinet can be disassembled for safe transport. The top is removed with bolts on the inside corners...
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20th Century European Art Deco Bookcases

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Chrome

Boho Chic Wicker Rattan Etagere With 4 Removable Shelves
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Bring a relaxed charm to your space with the Boho Chic Wicker Rattan Etagere With 4 Removable Shelves. Beautifully crafted from wicker and rattan, this etagere offers flexible storag...
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20th Century Philippine Bohemian Bookcases

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Rattan

Postmodern Chrome and Glass Etagere - 4 Shelves
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this Postmodern Chrome Glass 4-Shelf Etagere. With its sleek chrome frame and transparent glass shelves, this unit is a perfect blend of form and function. Id...
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20th Century American Minimalist Bookcases

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Chrome

Danish Bookcase by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The two-piece stacking teak bookcase by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for John Stuart Inc. epitomizes a harmonious blend of form and functionality. Meticulously crafted from ...
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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

Pair Walnut Bookcases - Regency Sheraton Open Front
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are looking at a pair of English Sheraton style openfront bookcases hand crafted from the finest walnut. This lovely pair are the perfect mix of decorative beauty and practical f...
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1980s Regency Vintage Bookcases

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Walnut

Teak Bookcase - 022471 Vintage Danish Mid Century
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Danish mid-century modern, made in the 1950's - Recently refurbished The piece is more than 65+ years old and some wear and tear can be expected, but we do everything we can...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Teak

L & JG Stickley Single Door Oak Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
L & LG Stickley Oak Bookcase. Circa 1910 A single 16 pane glass window door bookcase with mortise and tenon oak wood construction is wonderful condition with a beautiful finish ready to complete your arts and crafts Gustave Stickley collection. Dimensions: 54-3/4 x 34-1/4 x 12 inches (139 x 87 x 30.5 cm) (each) Provenance: Property from the Estate of Angela Gross Folk Condition: Very good condition with tasteful handmade quality of the Arts and Crafts movement. Minor nicks and losses to edges throughout. Minor splits. Paint on interior not original to bookcase tastefully done.. No chips or cracks to glass pane. Founded in 1900 by Leopold and John George Stickley, L. and J.G. Stickley, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of premium solid wood furniture. Privately owned by the Audi family since 1974, the company now operates a facility greater than 400,000 square feet in Manlius, New York, an upholstery plant in North Carolina, and six retail showrooms in New York and Connecticut. Stickley, then 41, returned home to Eastwood, New York, where he set up his Craftsman Shops in 1898 and began to experiment with his own distinctive designs. He favored clean lines and emphasized the inherent beauty of natural wood and leather. Like Morris, he sought inspiration in the styles of the medieval period. He worked in natural white oak because of its strength and "honesty." Rejecting ornamentation and valuing craftsmanship, he based his designs on rectilinear forms; construction features, such as mortise and tenon and dovetail joints, doubled as decoration. He labeled his original pieces with his name and shopmark, which depicted a small joiner's compass inset with the slogan "Als ik kan," or "To the best of my ability," in Flemish. Stickley's furniture--called Mission Oak because of the early 1900s popularity of California mission architecture and because it somewhat resembled the furniture used in the missions--soon found enthusiastic support. So, too, did Stickley's philosophy, which others embraced as visionary and reformist. Soon manufacturers across the country were creating their own versions of "mission" furniture. These included Stickley's own younger brothers: Leopold and John George, who incorporated in Fayetteville, New York, in 1904, and, in 1905, introduced their first furniture line alongside Gustav's Mission Oak at a Grand Rapids trade show; Albert Stickley, who made furniture under the label Stickley Brothers Co. in Grand Rapids, Michigan; and Charles Stickley, who shared ownership of Stickley and Brandt Chair Co. in Binghamton, New York. All of the Stickleys were accomplished craftsmen, who, like their older brother, were not opposed to machines; they simply used machinery to get the manufacturing process to the point where the hand could efficiently take over and complete the joinery. It was not industrialization per se that they rejected, but the sloppy work practices encouraged by mass production. In fact, Leopold and John George Stickley introduced some cutting edge designs and innovative construction techniques of their own with their Handcraft line. However, only Gustav Stickley attempted to market a lifestyle. Like his European counterparts, Gustav Stickley published on the subject of his philosophy of simplicity. He introduced his own magazine, The Craftsman, whose masthead announced its purpose as being "in the interest of better art, better work, and a better, more reasonable way of living," and filled it with treatises and illustrations of his furniture and interior design--every aspect of the designed environment, from tiles and pottery to gardens and landscape. He also developed and sold model house plans...
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1910s American Vintage Bookcases

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Oak

Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Shelf/Etagere/Stand
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Bring a bohemian vibe to your home with the Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Shelf/Etagere/Stand. This beautifully crafted piece features multiple shelves, offering ample storage and display ...
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20th Century Philippine Bohemian Bookcases

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Bamboo

English Wooden Bookcase Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This exquisite bookcase is a true gem that will add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any home. Crafted with attention to detail. Has warm tones and stunning grain patterns. ...
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1950s English Neoclassical Vintage Bookcases

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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

Jim Partridge and Liz Walmsley Bookcase/ Shelving Unit, 1987
Located in London, GB
Jim Partridge (1953-) and Liz Walmsley (1952-) started collaborating in 1986. Carved from blocks of green oak and then scorched to give it a striking deep black finish, this bookcase’s dark...
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1980s British Vintage Bookcases

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Wood

Büchertisch / Musikalientisch / Notentisch ÉMILE GALLÉ, Nancy, um 1903
Located in Aachen, DE
Seltener Musikalientisch Emile Gallé, gefertigt in Nancy um 1903. Der ursprüngliche Zweck war möglicherweise die Aubewahrung von Notenheften / Partituren, dies würde die Größe der Fä...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Bookcases

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Wood

Boho Chic Regency Gold and Bamboo Rattan Etageres - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Boho Chic Regency Gold and Bamboo Rattan Etageres, a pair, blend regal elegance with natural textures. Featuring gold-toned metal frames and bamboo rattan shelves, they offer a l...
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20th Century Bohemian Bookcases

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Bamboo

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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