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Material: Teak
Narrow 1950s Bookcase / Wall Unit in Teak, Jacaranda + Cane
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak, Jacaranda, Cane
Measurements: 39.5? wide x 14? deep x 46? tall
Condition: In excellent ori...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak, Cane, Jacaranda
Large Danish Teak Wall Bookcase by Poul Cadovius, F139
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large wall bookcase from the 60's designed by the Danish designer Poul Cadovius. This bookcase is composed of different modular elements on three ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
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Teak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Bookcase. Circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Bookcase. C 1970s
Features a modern Scandinavian minimalist design with a beautiful teak wood grain...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Vintage Bookcase Teak Veneer, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Bookcase with concealed bar compartment, storage elements with sliding doors, visible drawers and open shelves made of solid wood and veneer, teak with polyester finish...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
$3,001 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century bookcase cabinet Bramin 160 Sven Ellekär teak shelf
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering a beautiful mid-century teak shelf by Bramin from the 1960s for sale. The design was created by Sven Ellekaer and is still very popular today.
Condition: Good used c...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Danish Teak Bookcase Display Cabinet With Light
Located in Pasadena, CA
A striking example of Danish modern design, this mid-century teak display cabinet features five modular bookcase sections that combine form and function with timeless style. Crafted ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Bodafors teak bookcase
By Bodafors
Located in Brescia, IT
Retro design and modern functionality, featuring curved wooden handles and green interior. This distinctive piece fits perfectly in different environments, offering practicality and ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
$1,628
Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Teak Bookcase Shelving Unit Etagere Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner teak bookcase shelving unit Eetagere MINT!
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Modular Cabinet with Six Shelves, Teak, Steel, Brass - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Modular cabinet, two blocks with two doors and six shelves, adjustable height. Wood with teak veneer and walnut inside with satiny shellac finishing. Blackened steel stands and struc...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Steel
Libreria da Centro Anni 50-60
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Libreria da centro a soffitto, con elementi contenitore e ripiani a posizione regolabile, aperture a battenti, ribalta e cassetti a vista, legno impiallacciato teak, montanti in meta...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
$4,513 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Välipala bookcase by Carl Gustaf Hiort for Mikko Nupponen, Finland 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A stunning example of Scandinavian modernism, this ‘Välipala’ bookcase, designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort for Mikko Nupponen in the 1950s, embodies both functionality and sculptural beau...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak, Lacquer
Vintage Danish Modular Wall Unit 1960
Located in Vigevano, PV
Vintage Danish 3-Bay teak Modular Wall Unit
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Danish Teak Bookshelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give your space a dash of mid-century modern charm with this wonderful petite teak bookshelf. With minimalist lines, soft edges, and a vibrant swirling wood grain, this display case ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik Wall Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large two-piece wall unit with bottom wide drawer storage and bookcase topper with glass doors.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
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
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret File Rack Unit with Stencil Marks
Located in Soho, London, GB
Pierre Jeanneret file rack unit from the Administrative Buildings of Chandigarh.
This piece presents a beautiful patina and a rare stencil mark on...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Teck wall bookcase, Danish design in the style of Poul Cadovius, Circa 60.
Located in Renens, CH
Teak wall system in the style of Poul Cadovius. Scandinavian design, Circa 1960.
The bookcase comprises
- 5 racks: H: 183.5 cm
- 7 shelves: W: 80 x D: 22 cm
- 4 shelves: W: 80 x D...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
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
Materials
Teak
Bookcase With Secretary/Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Made of teak and dating from the 1960s, this impressive bookcase with secretary/desk is a masterpiece of functionality and aesthetics. With its beautiful teak wood and characteristic...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Franco Albini LB7 Bookcase in Teak Wood by Poggi Pavia 1950s Italy
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
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
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, FR
Scandinavian shelf by Poul Cadovius (Denmark, 1911-2011). Teak version with three wall panels supporting several shelves and boxes.
This wall system is composed of :
- 4 shelves
- 1 box with sliding doors in wood
- 1 glass sliding door cabinet...
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1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Free-standing wooden bookcase, Manifattura Italiana, 1960
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This bookcase is an impeccable example of Italian design, combining timeless aesthetics with advanced functionality. The bookcase is distinguished by its solid and versatile structur...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Teak
Danish Teak Low Console Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern Danish made cabinet with sliding glass doors. Teak wood with white back. Great for living room storage.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Large Teakwood Italian Mid-Century Modern hanging shelf attributed to Isa
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This hanging shelf was produced in Italy around the 1950s. It is made from teakwood and remains in overall good condition.
Shelf is part of a 1950s furniture made in part with furnit...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Arne Vodder & Anton Borg Bookcase Produced by Vamo in Denmark
By Anton Borg, Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare freestanding bookcase designed by Arne Vodder & Anton Borg. Produced by Vamo in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
1950s-60s single-bay sky-ground bookcase
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
1960s single-bay sky-ground bookcase made of teak wood.
The structure of the bookcase consists of 6 shelves with a depth of 30 cm. and an enclosed compartment with two doors.
Brass...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
1960’s Mid-Century teak bookcase by Avalon
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century Modern book case by English manufacturer Avalon with 2 sliding doors, one wood and the other glass. Features are as follows:
- Teak frame
- 1 glass and 1 teak sliding ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Modular shelving system BO71 in teak by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Modular shelving system BO71 in teak by Finn Juhl for Bovirke in the 1960s. Comprising 3 columns, 4 rules, 1 unit with 6 drawers, a writing desk, 13 Oregon pine shelves, and 22 brass...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-16-A File Rack / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
Located in Zürich, CH
Here we see the principle of the Japanese wabi-sabi, which refers to embracing imperfections and underlining impermanence. The relationship between the partitions and the outline ens...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Tall Teak & Beech Bookcase/Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish bookcase/cabinet, circa 1960's. Highly functional design combines: bank of drawers, locking double door cabinet, slide-out desk and open bookshelf with mini chest of draw...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Beech, Teak
Mid Century Modern Danish Style Teak G Plan Form Five Two Section Bookcase 1967
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
Materials
Teak
Book Case by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler 1960s China Series
Located in Handewitt, DE
Book case, model no.152 by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler. Teak shelve on solid oak base. He designed his China Series in 1960s. Produced i1960s. A not so nice hole for cables etc. in the back wall was closed by us / glued over with a piece of back wall.
Note: Please have a look on the matching cabinet and small book case...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Teak
Carved Teak Center Cabinet Room Divider Console Bookcase Shelves Lights Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Carved Solid Teak Center Cabinet Room Divider Console Bookcase Shelves Lights Mint!.
Unique decorative cabinet offering plenty of storage accessible on both sides. Perfect piece for ...
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid-century bookshelf in teak, Denmark 1960s
Located in Torino, IT
Mid-century bookshelf in teak, Denmark 1960s
Code 007
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Teak Standing Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century bookcase features warm teak wood veneer and simple design. Two adjustable shelves can be raised or lowered.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Shelves & Wall Units by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler, 1960s
Located in KUTNO, PL
The modular shelving and bookcase system designed by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler is one of the iconic examples of Danish modernist design of the 1950s and 1960s. Designed for maxim...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid Century bookshelf Troeds Nils Jonsson Teak Sweden Domi Monté
Located in Berlin, DE
We offer a beautiful teak Mid Century bookcase from Troeds for sale. The series/model is called Domi Monté, was designed by the famous design...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Robert Heritage Secretary / Bookcase In Tola
By Robert Heritage, Fyne Ladye
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 Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
"Vintage Masterpiece: 1960s Scandinavian Bookcase in Teak with Drawers and Doors
Located in Guazzora, IT
Materiale Legno di Teak: Il teak è un legno pregiato noto per la sua durabilità e resistenza agli agenti atmosferici. Ha un colore caldo che varia dal miele dorato al marrone scuro, ...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
$5,768 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Børge mogensen bookcase in teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Borge Mogensen
Manufacturer: Soborg
Era: 1958
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 39.5" wide x 12.5" deep x 57" tall
Condition: In excellent original condition w...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
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
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century Italian Design Large Bookcase or Cabinet, 1960s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian design bookcase or cabinet 1960s high quality furniture. This Italian design furniture is made of teak wood and can be used in differe...
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1960s Italian Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Italian Wall unit - 1960s
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Great Bookcase from Italy made in the 1960s.
it is made in Teak with 3 boxes, 4 shelves and it is self-supporting.
The height of the bookcase is adjustable It is 215 cm as standard ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Teak
$3,458 / item
Poul Cadovius 3 Bay Teak Wall Unit with Rare Light!
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Poul Cadovius Cado Unit. 3 Bays make up this great unit! Fully adjustable, Place Cabinets anywhere you like! Cabinets include one Unit with drawers, one Cabinet with divides for r...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Antique and Meaningful Dutch Arts & Crafts Bookcase w. Learning Theme Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique three-door Arts & Crafts bookcase / book shelves with hand carved sculptural door panels.
If you are looking for a truly stylish and top quality crafted bookcase, then this ...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Teak Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Bronze
LB7 Bookshelves, Franco Albini for Poggi, 1960
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
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-26-A Periodical Book Case / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
Sculptural qualities define this object. A vivid dynamic between the different volumes and surfaces, showing different qualities from different angles. Its expressive form offers a c...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Modern Teak Bookcase With Cabinet and Glass Sliding Doors
Located in Trenton, NJ
This substantial two piece teak bookcase features a sliding glass front display topper with adjustable shelves paired with a sliding teak door sto...
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1960s Unknown Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Teak
$1,050 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Style China Display Cabinet, White Case and Teak
By Bartels
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome china or display cabinet in a Mid-Century Modern and/or Scandinavian Modern style with a creamy white painted case on a plinth base and teak and glass doors. This piece is in...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-26-A Aluminium Book Case / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
That is a one-of-a-kind piece. Unique and outstanding, it holds a museum exhibit quality. An artefact for collectors and connoisseurs. A piece without any compromises. Highly valuabl...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
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Aluminum
1960s Open Bookcase with Chest of Drawers by Vittorio Dassi for G. Cecchini & C.
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1960s Open Bookcase with Chest of Drawers by Vittorio Dassi for G. Cecchini and C in Massive and Veneered Teak. Polished brass accessories and lacquered metal legs
Vittorio Dassi
Th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Teak Model RY-100 Wall Unit / Room Divider by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, c. 1965
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare Model RY-100 three bay wall unit by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler. Constructed from a mix of solid and veneered teak this cleverly designed and expertly crafted pie...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Low Midcentury Bookcase, Teak with Colored Drawers by Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Low bookcase in teak with adjustable shelves and colored drawers. Designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson cabinetmakers. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great ori...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
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Teak
Mid-Century Bureau Bookcase in Teak from Turnidge, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century teak tall record cabinet or bookcase from Turnidge, circa 1960s
Featuring two shelves and additional file or record cabinet stora...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases
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Teak
Mid-Century Teak Bookcase
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fantastic mid-century teak, bookcase storage cabinet/hutch. This amazing vintage bookcase and storage cabinet features an upper open bookcase with two removable shelves. Below is amp...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
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Teak
Bibliothèque étagère italienne modulable vintage en teck et métal des années 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bibliothèque étagère vintage style scandinave des années 60, design italien, en teck et métal noir, 2 étagères ouvertes, 1 module / caisson fermé par 2 portes coulissantes, 1 étagère...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
1960s Teak Book Case System Børge Mogensen FDB Mobler Danish Mid-Century Modern
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
$7,125 Sale Price
25% Off
Bookcase In Teak Wood by Johannes Sorth manufactored by Bornholms Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Bookcase in teak wood, designed by Johannes Sorth for Bornholms Møbelfabrik from around the 1960s. The bookcase is in very good condition with shelves for books or other things.
Meas...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
$1,683 Sale Price
20% Off
Model No. 26 Teak Sideboard and Bookcase by Hundevad & Co, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish Design
Introducing the Hundevad No. 26 bookcase with a seperate small sideboard underneath, a stunning example of midcentury modern Danish design. This unique piece combines a...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
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.
Find vintage teak bookcases and other bookcases on 1stDibs now.
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