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Bookcases For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: Early 1900s
Italian Modular Rosewood Bookcase Wall Unit by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large modular rosewood bookcase/wall unit by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno (ca. 1960, Italy). Composed of six gold aluminum uprights forming five bays/sections. Includes: -locking bar unit with a removable (non-adjustable) shelf and glass surface -three-drawer chest, a locking cabinet with single adjustable/removable shelf -twelve shelves -all original brackets/mounting hardware and two keys. The set can also be divided to create two separate units (1 and 3 sections or 2 and 2 sections). Alternatively, we have a second six rail/five section unit, and the two can be combined to create a grand eleven bay system. Gold aluminum rails and black steel brackets/hardware are all original; rosewood has been refinished and is in very good condition with only light, age-commensurate wear. Note that the aluminum rails are included (the black backings are ledger boards that we mounted in order to work with the conduit we have running along our wall - they are not necessary for standard wall-mounting and will not be included). Decorative objects/seating are for illustration purposes only. Keep reading for more detailed dimensions. H: 108.63" x L: 139.25" x D: 14" / 40" (cabinet door open including rail). Each section measures roughly L: 28.63" including rails / 26.5" space between rails Shelves: H: 1.25" x L: 27.5" x D: 10" / 11.5" including rails Bar Cabinet: H: 27.75" x L: 55" x D: 12.25" (closed) / 25.75" (with door down discounting rail) / 27.5" (bar cabinet door...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Borge Mogensen Oak bookcase with Cabinet Doors
Located in Norwalk, CT
Introducing the Borge Mogensen Oak Bookcase with Cabinet Doors – a harmonious blend of timeless design and functional elegance. Crafted by the ic...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Vintage Danish Rosewood 2-Bay Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular rosewood/palisander wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s. Floating modular 2 bay shelving system model FM R...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Rosewood

Large antique oak Globe Wernicke bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Large antique oak Globe Wernicke bookcase consisting of 21 stackable parts. Completely in perfect condition. In beautiful light oak color Origin: England Period: Approx. 1900 Size 2...
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Early 1900s Antique Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Wall Unit in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, wall unit 'E22', walnut, glass, polished steel, Italy, 1957 This wall-mounted shelving unit is designed by Osvaldo Borsani and is four sections large, wit...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Steel

"Ibex" Brushed Black Fausto Wall Storage by Ibride - Benoit Convers - France
Located in Brussels , BE
Eccentric storage shaped like a mountain goat! In black laminate, offers many shelves and a unique piece of decoration for your home.
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Mid-20th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Laminate

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

Materials

Mahogany

Poul Cadovius 'Abstracta' Free-Standing Shelf in Steel and Glass
Located in Glendale, AZ
Poul Cadovius’s “Abstracta” bookcases c. 1960’s. A sleek & sophisticated space age staple. Tall & wide enough for bigger décor, a record player, mc...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Vintage Italian Free-Standing Bookshelf, 1950s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This bookshelf was pruduced around the 1950s. It is made of 2 wooden units with shelves and storages. It remains in a good vintage condition: wear consistent with age and use mostly ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Brass

Rattan Folding Room Divider Shelving Unit
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Large rattan shelving unit features a 4-piece folding frame with 4 shelves. Good condition with imperfections consistent with age, see photos for condition details. For a shipping qu...
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rattan

Elegant Italian Cabinet Bookcase Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
A fine Italian bookcase cabinet with brass finishes in excellent vintage condition. attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s.   
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Mahogany

Mahogany bookcase with storage space
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s cabinet with writing desk and shelf. An original 1960s piece of furniture of Scandinavian manufacture. In the lower part there is a co...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Vittorio Dassi Wall Unit / Dry Bar for Permanente Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950-60
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Sophisticated and very rare wall unit by Vittorio Dassi for Mobili Cantù - Italy, circa 1950-60. The inside of the cabinets and drawers are covered very luxuriously in Birch veneer and red felt. The inside shelves are made of Birch and some of glass. The large cabinet features a fold out bar...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Brass

TOMADO Black & White Standing Enameled metal Book Shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, black and white enameled metal industrial bookshelf by Jan van der Togt for Tomado. Lightweight versatile shelving unit perfect for displaying your favorite books and ac...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Metal

1960s Swedish Modern Narrow Teak Bookshelf
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 47.25″ wide x 10.75″ deep x 34.5″ tall Condition: In excellent original condition wit...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Belgian Modernist Bookshelf by John Van Zeeland, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modernist Style; Modernism; Art Deco; John Van Zeeland; Belgian Design; Belgian Architecture; Listed Building; Heritage; Prové; Belgium; Avant Garde; ...
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Wood

1970s mid century shelf unit / room divider by Schreiber
Located in London, GB
Founded in 1957 by Chaim Schreiber, Schreiber furniture is an interesting British success story. The Company was one of the biggest names in furniture in the 70s, rivalling G Plan ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Formica

Rattan Pagoda Style Etageres
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of rattan etageres feature decorative pagoda tops and 4 shelves each. Good condition with minor imperfections consistent with age, see photos for condition details. For a shippi...
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rattan

String Shelf System, Bookcase with Bar Cabinet Teak by WHB Germany, 1950s
Located in Gaggenau, DE
a very unique and wonderful String shelving system unite made of Teak wood by WHB Deutschland, 1960s Dimentions: H: 190 cm W: 217 cm D: ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Charlotte Perriand Custom Made Nuage / Authentic 1958 Mid-Century, Paris France
Located in Zürich, CH
The Nuage (cloud in french) is a magical piece of design. We see a lightness, where all parts are arranged on a playful way, creating a dynamic balance between harmony and disharmony...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Pair of vintage teak bookcases with black back
Located in Brescia, IT
Elegant Scandinavian bookcases from the 1960s. The minimalist and functional design of this furniture is the feature that makes it modern and suitable for inclusion even in already ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Rare Pair of Dwarf Waterfall Open Bookcases Brass Gallery Rails Castors Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of circa 1900 solid mahogany dwarf open bookcases with brass gallery rail, single drawers and original castors. A ...
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Bookcases

Materials

Brass

1958, Teak Bookcase by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, Sweden
Located in Bochum, NRW
Beautiful and elegant teak bookcase cabinet, designed by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, Sweden, 1958. The body is made of teak with black lacquered sides. The lower part of the cabi...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Vintage Bookshelf Exotic Wood Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Bookcase with flap compartments in exotic wood veneer with brass legs.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Vintage Danish rosewood Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Nexø Møbelfabrik, 1968
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Vintage Danish rosewood bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Nexø Møbelfabrik, Bornholm, Denmark Very versatile tall book case with shelves, cabinet and drawers, also functions as a high s...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Mid century Rosewood wide Wall Floor Bookcase
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful simple Danish modern mid century rosewood wide wall floor bookcase. Has 6 adjustable shelves. Amazing rosewood grain! In grea...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Oak bookcase with drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian cabinet composed of two parts. An original vintage furniture piece formed by a base with two drawers on which rests a structure formed by height-adjustable shelves. Thi...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Pair of Bookcases in Rosewood by Mogens Koch, Danish Design, Mid-Century, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair bookcases in rosewood designed by Mogens Koch. Provenance: Specially designed for the silversmith F. Hingelberg's showroom in Aarhus, Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Side cabinet attr. to Maxime Old in leather and brass
Located in Milano, IT
This elegant and refined living room cabinet, attributed to master Maxime Old France and created in 1950, is a true work of art that enchants with its craftsmanship. Made of oak wood...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Rosewood

Taichiro Nakay for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Wall Cabinet in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakay (Nakai) for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, wall cabinet, teak, coated steel, brass, glass, Italy, circa 1955 Taichiro Nakay is an incredibly talented Japanese designer ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Steel

Guglielmo Pecorini Wall Shelf in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guglielmo Pecorini, wall shelf unit, walnut, Italy, design 1954, production 1950s Adjustable unit consisting of a wall construction and two shelves. This piece is designed by Italia...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Vintage teak shelving from Sweden, 1950’s – 60’s
Located in PARIS, FR
Great manufacturing quality and attention to detail. Its refined and at the same time authentic Scandinavian modernism design gives it an elegant aesthetic and easily harmonizes with...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Early 20th C Oak Leaded Glass Bookcase W Desk attributed to Globe Wernicke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple and elegant 3 section leaded glass bookcase with a drop down desk and compartment drawers. Total of 6 sections all in oak which includes a top & bottom 3 leaded glass sections and the desk. Desk lid...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Lead

Antique mahogany Globe Wernicke bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique mahogany Globe Wernicke bookcase. Entirely in perfect condition. The cabinet is made up of 12 stackable elements. The lower elements are deeper (file binder size). ...
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Early 1900s English Antique Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian walnut, carved, three shelves, open bookcase, with great details and frames shaped in Victorian, Napoleon III, Louis XV style with beautiful burl wood pattern dec...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Danish Rosewood Magazine or Ledger Library Sleeves
Located in Malibu, CA
Danish midcentury rosewood ledger or magazine keepers used in a bookcase for a clean & elegant way to store and showcase.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Midcentury glazed cabinet-bookcase by Mojmír Požár, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Midcentury piece was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. It was designed by the famous architect Mojmír Požár for UP Závody. It´s made of beech wood, ash wood and h...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Ash, Beech, Glass, Wood

Rare Kingwood & Mahogany Louis XV Style Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Exceptional Quality Louis XV Style Bookcase in Kingwood and Mahogany parquetry, with thick 1-3/4″ marble top. With original ormolu mounts and hardware, this is a truly fine and rare ...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Bookcases

Materials

Marble

vintage bookcase | cupboard | 60s | Sweden
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage bookcase | cupboard | 60s | Sweden period | 60's design | unknown | Sweden condition | good | slight signs of use/colour difference size | 175 x 95 x 37 (hxwxd) details | t...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Danish Teak Hansen & Guldborg Wall Unit Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Baltimore, MD
A remarkable teak, freestanding, modular, room divider, three bay bookcase, cabinet, made in Denmark by Hansen & Guldborg features gorgeous teak tones and grain. Right side offers tw...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Osvaldo Borsani Libreria da Centro Etagere Wood and Brass 1940 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Osvaldo Borsani Downtown Bookstore. Etagere
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1940s Italian Other Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Wood

148CM TALL RESTORED REGENCY STYLE REVOLVING HARDWOOD LiBRARY BOOKCASE TABLE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine, highly collectable Regency style circa 1930's revolving library bookcase in mahogany Please...
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1930s English Regency Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

vintage bookcase | wall cupboard | 60s | Borge Mogensen
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage bookcase | wall cupboard | 60s | Borge Mogensen period | 60's design | Borge Mogensen | Karl Anderssen & Söner | Sweden condition | good | light signs of use size | 186 x 13...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Satinwood Revolving Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique Edwardian inlaid satin wood revolving bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around 1900-1910. The quality is fantastic, this is a useful and beautifully...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Satinwood, Walnut

20th Century Campo & Graffi Bookcase in Metal and Wood for Home
Located in Turin, Turin
Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi architects fellow university students of Carlo Mollino, with whom they collaborated on various projects (including for Mattei's ENI), who founded Home i...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Unique Midcentury Large Italian Bookcase in Cherry and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit, cherry, brass, Italy, 1960s Hailing from a skilled artisan of Italy, this exceptional library unit excels in form, Material use, composition, and craftsmanship. The bookc...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Hungarian Credenza or Bookcase in Palisander Wood from Art Deco period
By Tamas Kantor
Located in Houston, TX
The signing of the agreement happened on May 11, 1914 between Odon Erody and furniture maker Tamas Kantor to order the credenza/bookcase. In the order all the qualifications, pricing...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Palisander

Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Gold Etagere Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Gold Painted Metal Etagere with 4 Glass Shelves. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: Overall: 85" H x 31" W x 19.5"...
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Vintage Coastal Bamboo Style Bookcase
Located in Trenton, NJ
Invite a breath of coastal tranquility into your home with this enchanting faux bamboo shelving unit. The vintage design of this piece artfully c...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

1960s bookcase with wire mesh
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Italian-made 1960s bookcase featuring a wire mesh frame and 5 teak wood shelves. Interesting is the block structure so you can vary the composition of the structure and wire mesh. ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Rattan and Wicker 3 Piece Etagere Wall Unit
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Mid century rattan wall unit or bookshelves feature wicker veneered arched tops and campaign style brass accents. Shelves are smoked glass. Good condition with imperfections consiste...
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Franco Albini Italian Midcentury Dark Wood Bookcase Lb7 for Poggi, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian dark wood shelves bookcase with floor and ceiling uprights, designed by Franco Albini in 1956 for Poggi Pavia, shelves and container with wood veneer adjustable in height and...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

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Metal

Liberty & Co. an English Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase, with Shaped Upper Details
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. An English Arts & Crafts oak bookcase, with shaped upper details. to the top, leaded glass door to the cupboard, and three open adjustable shelves below, retaining its...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Restored Reed Rattan and Mahogany Bookcase Console Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Introducing our exquisite Restored Rattan Bookcaseor Console Table with a stunning Mahogany Top. This timeless piece blends classic charm with contemporary style, making it a perfect...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Bookcases

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Mogens Koch Wall Unit in Elm for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch elm wall unit consisting of six bookcases with removable shelfs. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen. Reverse with paper labels ‘Rud. R...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Rosewood Thin Edge Bookshelf by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A beautiful rare and hard-to-find Rosewood Thin Edge bookcase by George Nelson for Herman Miller. The Thin Edge bookcase would look great in any Mid-Century Modern or Contemporary ho...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Marcel Gascoin, Drawer shelf "ET", France 1950
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Marcel Gascoin (1907-1986), shelf with double drawers in blond oak "ET", France 1950. Published by ARHEC (Rational Development of Housing and Communities), this shelf is in solid oak...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Oak

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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