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1960s, Teak Bookcase By Carl Axel Acking for Bodafors, Sweden
1960s, Teak Bookcase By Carl Axel Acking for Bodafors, Sweden

1960s, Teak Bookcase By Carl Axel Acking for Bodafors, Sweden

By Bodafors, Carl-Axel Acking

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Teak Bookcase with Drawers by Carl Axel Acking for Bodafors (Sweden, 1950s–60s) A beautifully proportioned teak bookcase designed by renowned Swedish architect and designer Carl Axel...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Brass

Mid Century Secretary Desk / Bookcase in Teak
Mid Century Secretary Desk / Bookcase in Teak

Mid Century Secretary Desk / Bookcase in Teak

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: England Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 30″ wide x 16″ deep x 49″ tall

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Franco Albini Attributed Mid-Century Bookcase, circa 1950, Italy
Franco Albini Attributed Mid-Century Bookcase, circa 1950, Italy

Franco Albini Attributed Mid-Century Bookcase, circa 1950, Italy

By Franco Albini

Located in Brussels, BE

Very very beautiful italian mid-century wood modular bookunit. This Franco Albini design attributed, model LB7 bookcase, have a good combination of containers and shelves, with ideal...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Metal

Danish 6-Bay Modular Teak Corner Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Danish 6-Bay Modular Teak Corner Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.

Danish 6-Bay Modular Teak Corner Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish 6-Bay Modular Teak Corner Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Large and impressive Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 6 bay L-shaped shelving system model Royal. This is...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Danish Modern Borge Mogensen Teak Bookcase Three Available Mid Century Bookcases
Danish Modern Borge Mogensen Teak Bookcase Three Available Mid Century Bookcases

Danish Modern Borge Mogensen Teak Bookcase Three Available Mid Century Bookcases

By Børge Mogensen, Soborg Mobler

Located in Atlanta, GA

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase with adjustable shelving, designed by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler, Denmark, circa 1960s. Each bookcase consists of a separate upper and ...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Wood, Teak

Wall bookcase by Gunnar Nielsen for Tibergaard, Denmark, 1960s
Wall bookcase by Gunnar Nielsen for Tibergaard, Denmark, 1960s

Wall bookcase by Gunnar Nielsen for Tibergaard, Denmark, 1960s

By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard

Located in Vigevano, PV

Teak floor-to-ceiling bookcase by Gunnar Nielsen for Tibergaard, Denmark, 1960s. Four-bay bookcase composed of five wooden uprights, five modules, and nine shelves. The bookcase is...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Brass

“Sistema Reale” Modular Bookshelf by Poul Cadovius for Cado
“Sistema Reale” Modular Bookshelf by Poul Cadovius for Cado

“Sistema Reale” Modular Bookshelf by Poul Cadovius for Cado

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Roma, RM

“Sistema Reale” Modular Bookshelf by Poul Cadovius for Cado Product details Scandinavian shelving system with five wall panels supporting various shelves, drawers, and display cabine...

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1960s Danish Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Metal

Danish Modern bookcase in teak with adjustable shelves
Danish Modern bookcase in teak with adjustable shelves

Danish Modern bookcase in teak with adjustable shelves

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Danish Modern 3 shelf bookcase in teak with adjustable shelves. Nice teak wood grain. Ready for use. Made In Denmark Located in Brooklyn nyc. Dimensions: H 44" x W 36" x D 12"

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern wide teak tall bookcase (2) cabinet doors Made in Denmark
Mid-Century Modern wide teak tall bookcase (2) cabinet doors Made in Denmark

Mid-Century Modern wide teak tall bookcase (2) cabinet doors Made in Denmark

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning Mid-Century Modern wide teak tall bookcase with (2) cabinet doors Made in Denmark. This bookcase is completely original and in very good vintage condition. The bookcase has ...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Danish Modern tall bookcase in teak with adjustable shelves
Danish Modern tall bookcase in teak with adjustable shelves

Danish Modern tall bookcase in teak with adjustable shelves

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Danish Modern 5 shelf bookcase in teak with adjustable shelves. Nice teak wood grain. Ready for use. Made In Denmark Located in Brooklyn nyc. Dimensions: H 51" x W 28" x D 12"

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak

A large mid century modern hutch by UP Møbelfabrik, Denmark circa 1965
A large mid century modern hutch by UP Møbelfabrik, Denmark circa 1965

A large mid century modern hutch by UP Møbelfabrik, Denmark circa 1965

Located in View Park, CA

An imposing Danish mid century modern bookshelf / shelving unit / hutch in teak wood UP Møbelfabrik, mid twentieth century. The glorious grain of this wood really shines on this piec...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Osvaldo Borsani and Agenore Fabbri E22 shelving system for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
Osvaldo Borsani and Agenore Fabbri E22 shelving system for Tecno, Italy, 1950s

Osvaldo Borsani and Agenore Fabbri E22 shelving system for Tecno, Italy, 1950s

By Agenore Fabbri, Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

This E22 modular bookcase/wall system, conceived by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, presents a remarkably poetic and functional architecture of display and storage. The composition begins...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Metal, Brass

A British Colonial Bookcase
A British Colonial Bookcase

A British Colonial Bookcase

$6,800Sale Price|20% Off

A British Colonial Bookcase

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome 2-part British Colonial bookcase is made from Burmese teak and dates to the 19th century. The piece defined by its strong proportions, restrained detailing, and rich, t...

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Late 19th Century Burmese British Colonial Antique Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Omann Jun Bookcase on Hairpin Legs
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Omann Jun Bookcase on Hairpin Legs

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Omann Jun Bookcase on Hairpin Legs

Located in Wilmington, DE

Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut Bookcase Offered is a Mid Century Danish Modern Teak 2 Door Bookcase. It has two separate shelving sections. It features two glass doors and each si...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs 'Välipala' Grand Library
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs 'Välipala' Grand Library

Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs 'Välipala' Grand Library

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Huonekalu Mikko Nupponen, 'Välipala' bookcase, teak, lacquered wood , Finland, 1950s. Designed by the Finnish designer Carl Gustaf Hiort, this wall un...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Wood, Teak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Bookcase. Circa 1970s
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Bookcase. Circa 1970s

Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Bookcase. Circa 1970s

Located in Miami, FL

Features a modern Scandinavian minimalist design with a beautiful teak wood grain. Offers plenty of storage space with three adjustable floating shelves edged with solid teak profile...

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Bookcase by Domino Møbler
Vintage Danish Teak Bookcase by Domino Møbler

Vintage Danish Teak Bookcase by Domino Møbler

By Domino Møbler

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A classic mid-century modern Danish stackable bookcase crafted in warm, beautifully grained teak by Domino Møbler of Denmark. Modular in design, it offers versatile configuration for...

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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases

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Teak

1960s Pair of Teak  Cabinets / Room Dividers by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning
1960s Pair of Teak  Cabinets / Room Dividers by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning

1960s Pair of Teak Cabinets / Room Dividers by Kajsa & Nils "Nisse" Strinning

By Nils Nisse Strinning, Kajsa Strinning 1, String Design AB

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

This modular teak shelving system, designed by Kajsa and Nils "Nisse" Strinning in the 1960s, is a prime example of Scandinavian functionalism. Versatile sectional design, perfect a...

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1960s Danish Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Glass, Teak

Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s.
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s.

Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s.

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Modern Teak Bookcase, 1960s. Danish Mid-Century Modern bookcase and cabinet in teak. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s. In the style of Carlo Jensen/Hundevad/Børge Mogensen...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Danish Modern Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Teak Cases for Søborg, 1960s
Danish Modern Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Teak Cases for Søborg, 1960s

Danish Modern Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Teak Cases for Søborg, 1960s

By Peter Hvidt

Located in San Antonio, TX

Danish modern Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen solid teak bookcases for Søborg, Circa 1960s. This set is modular in that the tops can be removed and used separately, offering flex...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Danish Bookcase
Mid-Century Modern Teak Danish Bookcase

Mid-Century Modern Teak Danish Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Striking mid-century modern Danish bookcase and media cabinet crafted from richly grained teak. Tall and elegant, it features open shelving above and enclosed storage below, offering...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Danish Teak Bookcase by Domino Møbler
Danish Teak Bookcase by Domino Møbler

Danish Teak Bookcase by Domino Møbler

By Domino Møbler

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A mid-century modern Danish stackable bookcase crafted in warm teak by Domino Møbler of Denmark. This versatile piece features integrated lighting, a fold-out writing table with a fu...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Bookcase in Teak and Walnut
Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Bookcase in Teak and Walnut

Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Bookcase in Teak and Walnut

IImari Tapiovaara for Esposizione Permanente Mobili Cantù, bookcase, teak, walnut veneer, Italy, 1957 This impressive bookcase, crafted in teak and walnut, was submitted to the Sele...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak, Walnut

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Bookcase with Drop-Down Desk, 1960
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Bookcase with Drop-Down Desk, 1960

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Bookcase with Drop-Down Desk, 1960

By Bjerringbro Kontormøbler

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century Danish modern teak wood bookcase with drop-down desk by BBM Bjerringbro Møbler was made in Denmark circa 1960. Well-crafted from teak wood, the minimalist Sc...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Brass

Art Deco Two Tone Solid Teak & Rosewood Showcase Cum Bookcase Cabinet
Art Deco Two Tone Solid Teak & Rosewood Showcase Cum Bookcase Cabinet

Art Deco Two Tone Solid Teak & Rosewood Showcase Cum Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Circa 1930-35 Solid, refined two tone hand crafted teak and rosewood showcase/bookcase cabinet with sturdy teak removable shelves and locking doors. Renewed hardware. Peg work...

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1930s British Indian Ocean Territory Art Deco Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Rosewood, Teak

1960s Teak Book Case System Børge Mogensen FDB Mobler Danish Mid-Century Modern
1960s Teak Book Case System Børge Mogensen FDB Mobler Danish Mid-Century Modern

1960s Teak Book Case System Børge Mogensen FDB Mobler Danish Mid-Century Modern

By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Eight foot wide, set of four modular teak bookcases, two with plinth bases, and two without. All shelves are adjustable, four adjustable shelves per unit. Some ink stamp marked on b...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Modern Poul Hundevad Style Teak Bookcase
Mid-Century Modern Danish Modern Poul Hundevad Style Teak Bookcase

Mid-Century Modern Danish Modern Poul Hundevad Style Teak Bookcase

Located in Wilmington, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Modern Poul Hundevad Style Teak Bookcase Offered is a piece of time and design: a teak bookcase. It looks like the design of Poul Hundevad. Includes five a...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic PJ-R-27-B, Circa 1955, Mid-Century Modern
Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic PJ-R-27-B, Circa 1955, Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic PJ-R-27-B, Circa 1955, Mid-Century Modern

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Hasselt, VLI

Authentic PJ-R-27-B by Pierre Jeanneret - This double-sided low cupboard, known as “5-hole rack” or "file rack” by Pierre Jeanneret, usually made in solid sisso (Indian rosewood) or ...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases

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Wood, Teak

Franco Albini Infinito Modular Bookcase
Franco Albini Infinito Modular Bookcase

Franco Albini Infinito Modular Bookcase

By Franco Albini

Located in Milano, IT

Franco Albini (1905-1977) Infinito original book unit. Large modular bookcase made up of 6 vertical uprights, container elements with hinged doors and lo...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Mogens Koch Bookcase Wall Unit
Mogens Koch Bookcase Wall Unit

Mogens Koch Bookcase Wall Unit

By Rud Rasmussen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Modular bookcase unit executed in teak, designed by Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen. This impressive set is comprised of nine individual units, including 6 bookshelves and 3 base cabin...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases

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Teak

LB7 Bookshelves, Franco Albini for Poggi, 1960
LB7 Bookshelves, Franco Albini for Poggi, 1960

LB7 Bookshelves, Franco Albini for Poggi, 1960

By Franco Albini

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The LB7 "Infinito" bookcase by Franco Albini for Poggi is an iconic creation of 1950s Italian design. This bookcase, designed in 1957, bears Albini's distinctive signature with its c...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Ilmari Tapiovaara Modular Bookshelf "Pala" In Teak, Asko 1950s
Ilmari Tapiovaara Modular Bookshelf "Pala" In Teak, Asko 1950s

Ilmari Tapiovaara Modular Bookshelf "Pala" In Teak, Asko 1950s

By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Helsinki, FI

This monumental bookshelf "Pala" is by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914-1999) for Asko. A perfect example of a mid 20-th century bookshelf design from the 1950-1960s. It is ...

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Danish Modern Bookcase / Secretary Desk by P Westergaards
Danish Modern Bookcase / Secretary Desk by P Westergaards

Danish Modern Bookcase / Secretary Desk by P Westergaards

By P. Westergaard Møbelfabrik

Located in Berkeley, CA

This Danish secretary bookcase is designed for everyday living, combining storage and workspace in a way that feels simple and intentional. Open shelving provides space for books and...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Modular Bookcase in Teak Design Vittorio Dassi, 1960s
Modular Bookcase in Teak Design Vittorio Dassi, 1960s

Modular Bookcase in Teak Design Vittorio Dassi, 1960s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in taranto, IT

Original 1960s teak bookcase, Vittorio Dassi design, composed of three wooden uprights (not metal!), 3 closed elements of which 2 with sliding doors and one with folding doors, and 6...

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1960s Italian Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Metal

Teak and Brass Midcentury Free Standing Bookshelf Attributed to ISA
Teak and Brass Midcentury Free Standing Bookshelf Attributed to ISA

Teak and Brass Midcentury Free Standing Bookshelf Attributed to ISA

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Bookshelf made from teak wood in the 1950s.It is equipped with storage unit and shelfs. Overall good condition: this bookshelf has never been restored with the exception of some minor interventions: it keep its original patina but may show oxidation defects in the finishing, discolorations and some slight signs of wear. Just one item is available. This furniture is part of a 1950s decor...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Brass

Poul Cadovius, Teak Royal System, Scandinavian Midcentury, Denmark 1960s
Poul Cadovius, Teak Royal System, Scandinavian Midcentury, Denmark 1960s

Poul Cadovius, Teak Royal System, Scandinavian Midcentury, Denmark 1960s

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Göteborg, SE

Poul Cadovius designed the Royal System shelving system in 1948. It was one of the world's first shelves that hung on the wall, freeing up floor space. The shelving system quickly be...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Metal

Danish Freestanding Teak Shelf System 1950s with Cabinets
Danish Freestanding Teak Shelf System 1950s with Cabinets

Danish Freestanding Teak Shelf System 1950s with Cabinets

Located in Handewitt, DE

Danish freestanding and conical shaped teak shelf system with cabinets, bar, shelfes and double chest of drawers. With nice teak color and in origina...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase

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 Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Danish Cabinet w/ Bookcase
Danish Cabinet w/ Bookcase

Danish Cabinet w/ Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This mid-century Danish made wall unit features a two door cabinet base with bookcase above. Two piece unit that is small in width but offers ample storage. Please confirm location w...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Shelving Unit with Vertical Record Storage
Danish Modern Teak Shelving Unit with Vertical Record Storage

Danish Modern Teak Shelving Unit with Vertical Record Storage

Located in Freehold, NJ

This Danish Modern teak shelving unit features pressed wood construction, teak veneer with original finish, two adjustable shelves up top, vertical...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molegaard Bookcases
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molegaard Bookcases

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molegaard Bookcases

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of Peter Hvidt & Olga Molegaard design bookcases, Denmark. Made from high quality materials and construction techniques, featuring adjustable shelves on plinth bases. Box tail j...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Swedish Sky / Floor Bookcase in Teak and Brass, 1960s
Swedish Sky / Floor Bookcase in Teak and Brass, 1960s

Swedish Sky / Floor Bookcase in Teak and Brass, 1960s

By Ignazio Gardella, Ico Parisi

Located in taranto, IT

Large Swedish sky / earth bookcase, original from the 1960s, made of teak with three compartments on four metal uprights, floor and ceiling fixing with brass elements, shelves and do...

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1960s Italian Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Brass

Rare Poul Cadovius Royal system bookcase with extendable table, 1960s
Rare Poul Cadovius Royal system bookcase with extendable table, 1960s

Rare Poul Cadovius Royal system bookcase with extendable table, 1960s

By Poul Cadovius

Located in LYON, FR

Poul Cadovius Royal System 60's Bookcase Modular Danish bookcase from the 1960s in teak by Poul Cadovius Royal System. A classic example of a Danish wall unit. Version with teak upr...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Free Standing Book Shelf With 4 Drawers
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Free Standing Book Shelf With 4 Drawers

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Free Standing Book Shelf With 4 Drawers

Located in Seattle, WA

Teak book shelf with dresser in style of Borge Mogensen with removable Top. The bottom portion is a dresser with plenty of storage. The top is a bookcase with adjustable shelves. ...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Antique and Meaningful Dutch Arts & Crafts Bookcase w. Learning Theme Sculptures
Antique and Meaningful Dutch Arts & Crafts Bookcase w. Learning Theme Sculptures

Antique and Meaningful Dutch Arts & Crafts Bookcase w. Learning Theme Sculptures

Located in Lisse, NL

Unique three-door Arts & Crafts bookcase / book shelves cabinet with hand carved sculptural door panels, the carved panels strongly resemble the work of the Dutch famous sculptor...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Teak Bookcases

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Bronze, Brass

Franco Albini LB7 Bookcase in Teak Wood by Poggi Pavia 1950s Italy
Franco Albini LB7 Bookcase in Teak Wood by Poggi Pavia 1950s Italy

Franco Albini LB7 Bookcase in Teak Wood by Poggi Pavia 1950s Italy

By Franco Albini, Poggi

Located in Cascina, Pisa

LB7 bookcase composed of a single module with shelves and a storage unit with two doors, made in veneered solid teak wood, and black lacquered metal details. Designed by Franco Alb...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Metal

Danish Bookcase w/ Storage
Danish Bookcase w/ Storage

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 Teak Bookcases

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Teak

MCM Modular Upright Bookcase, Teak, Warm Finish, Denmark, c. 1960s
MCM Modular Upright Bookcase, Teak, Warm Finish, Denmark, c. 1960s

MCM Modular Upright Bookcase, Teak, Warm Finish, Denmark, c. 1960s

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

A distinctive bookcase in the mid-century modern Scandinavian tradition, crafted from richly grained teak veneer and showcasing a sleek, upright profile with open shelving above and ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Mid Century Modern Danish Style Teak G Plan Form Five Two Section Bookcase 1967
Mid Century Modern Danish Style Teak G Plan Form Five Two Section Bookcase 1967

Mid Century Modern Danish Style Teak G Plan Form Five Two Section Bookcase 1967

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Portland, OR

Original Mid Century Modern two section Danish style teak bookcase on cabinet, by G-Plan from the " Form Five " range, designed by Roger Bennett, 1967. This very stylish mid century ...

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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Vintage Danish Imported Mid Century Standalone bookcase shelf with Writing Desk
Vintage Danish Imported Mid Century Standalone bookcase shelf with Writing Desk

Vintage Danish Imported Mid Century Standalone bookcase shelf with Writing Desk

Located in Seattle, WA

The statement piece that will define your space yet also help to contain, organize and curate your stuff use the drop-down surface on either side as a workstation or a bar plentifu...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak

1959 Teak Bookcase by Bertil Fridhagen
1959 Teak Bookcase by Bertil Fridhagen

1959 Teak Bookcase by Bertil Fridhagen

By Bertil Fridhagen, Bodafors

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

A Scandinavian modern bookcase designed by Bertil Fridhagen in 1959. Material: Teak with a natural wood finish Storage: Lower cabinet with sliding doors and an adjustable shelf Upper Section: Open bookshelves with brass book holders...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Carl Malmsten 'Släden' nesting tables, 1960s
Carl Malmsten 'Släden' nesting tables, 1960s

Carl Malmsten 'Släden' nesting tables, 1960s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Stockholm, SE

Designed by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1960s. Produced in Sweden by Åfors Möbelfabrik. Good condition. Central table: H 57 cm × L 70,5 cm × W 41 cm Small tables: H 53.5 cm × L 36.5 c...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Pair of Bookcases in Teak by Børge Mogensen, 1950's
Pair of Bookcases in Teak by Børge Mogensen, 1950's

Pair of Bookcases in Teak by Børge Mogensen, 1950's

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Pair of Bookcases in Teak by Børge Mogensen, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Teak Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by C. M. Madsen in Denmark Dimensions (W x D x H...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Vintage Teak Bookcases for Sale on 1stDibs

A vintage teak 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 piece of storage furniture 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

Appreciated for its dense grain and rich luster, old-growth teak was a sought-after material among mid-century modern designers who created bookcases and other structures for the home — and who also pushed teak to the brink of extinction.

“Teak is incredibly slow-growing, so much of what is still harvested is young, and from a sustainability standpoint, this is far from ideal,” says Brian Volk-Zimmerman of Volk Furniture in Brooklyn. When he does use it, he only goes for reclaimed teak, as many species of the tree have been over-forested.

It wasn’t always this way. In the previous century, according to Jenny Cashin — owner of the shop Mid-Century Modern Home, in British Columbia — Danish designers, and Scandinavian modernists in general, harvested teak as much as they liked. This enhanced their pieces’ handcrafted look and came to define the timeless simple shapes of mid-century modern design. While America embraced mass-produced design by the likes of Herman Miller and Charles and Ray Eames, Scandinavian manufacturers held fast to their handmade traditions, as seen in vintage Scandinavian bookcases from the 1950s and ’60s.

If you opt for a teak bookcase, experts recommend that it be oiled on a regular basis to maintain its original color.

Maybe you don’t wish to fill your storage piece so that your collection is snug within its confines. If not, 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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