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Material: Teak
Midcentury Teak Glazed Cabinet by Robert Heritage, England, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Midcentury teak glazed cabinet by Robert Heritage as part of the multi-width range for Beaver & Tapley. England, circa 1960. Glass siding doors, with one static and one adjustable sh...
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Glass, Teak

Danish teak 1950s bookcase with drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Elegant vintage teak bookcase with drawers and pull-out desk. Essential Scandinavian design embellished with carved handles. This Danish bookcase from the 1950s is made of teak. The...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Bibliothèque étagère double modulable vintage en teck des années 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bibliothèque étagère modulable vintage style scandinave des années 60, en 2 parties, superbe et rare design italien dans le goût de Vittorio Dassi, en teck, pieds en laiton réglable ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Metal

Libreria Anni '50 '60 Fratelli Proserpio, marrone, teak
Located in Milano, IT
Mobile a giorno/libreria autoportante realizzata in legno di teak e costituita da mensole poste ad altezze differenti e vano con anta a ribalta. Presenta il marchio della produzione.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Pair of Mid Century Bookcases
Located in Buxton, GB
Embrace the charm of mid-century modernism with this pair of teak veneer bookcases, offering a timeless aesthetic to any room. Each piece stands 83 cm tall, stretches 90 cm in length...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Urio modular bookcase in teak by Ico & Luisa Parisi for MIM, Rome, 1960s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Urio modular bookcase designed in the 1960s by Ico and Luisa Parisi for M.I.M. Rome. The bookcase consists of four modules that also have the optional back panels that were sold sepa...
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1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Made to Measure XL Bookcase by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern Made to Measure extra large open bookcase.Design by Cees Braakman for Pastoe.Striking Dutch design from the 1960s.Original teak veneered base ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Metal, Chrome

Scandinavian bookcase with foldaway desk
Located in Brescia, IT
1950s teak cabinet with three drawers, interlocking flap, three shelves and compartments with drawers and paper holders. Rare 1950s Scandinavian teak cabinet combining bookcase and ...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak

vintage bookcases cabinets 1960s Skaraborgs
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage bookcases cabinets 1960s Skaraborgs period 1960s design Skaraborgs Sweden condition good light signs of use corner drawer; size 175 x 108 x 45 (hxbxd) details t...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Extra Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving or Wall Unit
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning sought after extra large Tomado rack in very good vintage condition, A very large set of 14 ladders and 30 shelves (three deeper ones) This will be the largest set available...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases

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Metal

Vintage bookcase with pull-out shelf
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak cabinet with shelving and storage compartment. This Scandinavian bookcase from the 1960s, thanks to its pull-out shelf and storage compartment closed by hinged doors, offers fu...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Bookcase in teak by Borge Mogensen for FDB
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed teak bookcase designed by Børge Mogensen in the 1950s and produced by FDB Møbler in Denmark in the 1950-60's. It is an incredibly perfect condition. The position of the shelve...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Ilmari Tapiovaara Bookcase Produced by La Permanente Mobili
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare and large freestanding bookcase designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Produced by La Permanente Mobili, Cantù in Italy.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Brass

Scandinavian teak bookcase with hinged doors
Located in Brescia, IT
Elegant 1950s teak bookcase with three open shelves and compartment closed by hinged doors. Vintage Scandinavian teak bookcase, made in the late 1950s. The structure has three shelv...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Mid-Cenury Modern Secretary Cabinet, Fully Adjustable, Teak, Zebra Wood - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Secretary cabinet with shelves, two solid teak blocks with teak veneer and blackened steel, fully adjustable, zebra wood inside, shellac finishing. Po...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Bookcase Wall Unit, Teak Veneer, Warm Finish, Denmark, c. 1960s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A distinctive freestanding bookcase in the mid-century modern tradition, crafted from teak veneer and showcasing clean lines, modular construction, and a blend of open and closed sto...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases

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Wood, Teak

Bookcase with small sideboard
Located in Brescia, IT
This Scandinavian teak wood bookcase, dating from the mid-century design period, offers a combination of aesthetics and functionality. At the top, three spacious shelves are illumina...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Midcentury Modern Teak Wood Credenza Shelves with Glass Panels
Located in Nantucket, MA
A multi-level Mid-Century Modern teak wood console credenza shelves with sliding glass panels on the lower level. The left side is 14" D x 27" H, the right side is 18" D x 18" H. Ref...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases

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Glass, Teak

"China" Bookcase in Teak and Oak by Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Bookcase in oiled teak on a solid oak base. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1958, this piece is made by CM Madsen cabinetmakers Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Oak, Teak

Danish Modern Teak Bookcase with Sliding Door Storage Cabinet
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish modern shelving unit features pressed wood construction, teak veneer with original finish, two adjustable shelves up top, sliding doors and an adjustable shelf down below. 

Matching Danish shelving unit...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Elegant Mid-Century vintage bookcase with sliding glass doors by Turnidge
Located in London, GB
A teak bookcase with single cupboard. The two glass shelves are fronted by sliding glass doors. The bookcase features subtle design details: a black metal and brass door handle and m...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases

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Brass

Vintage magazine rack from the 1960s-1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
Small midcentury magazine rack from Denmark. Good vintage condition. Teak wood frame. Further details on request.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak

19th Century Teak Cabinet
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A lovely Anglo-Indian teak cabinet or bookcase. Retaining its original polish, it displays a beautiful patina and features a pair of glazed panel d...
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Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Antique Thai British Colonial Teak and Glass Display Cabinet/Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Thai British Colonial Teak and Glass Display Cabinet/Bookcase Store books and display your treasured items with this functional and charmingly crafted teak bookcase. This pi...
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Early 20th Century Thai British Colonial Teak Bookcases

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Glass, Wood, Teak

Danish Teak Bookcase, Showcase by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobelfabrik 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian display shelf. It closes with two sliding glass doors which open onto 3 shelves. Furniture with very balanced proportions with...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Glass, Teak

Pair of Mid Century danish modern small teak bookcases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid Century danish modern small teak bookcases. Simple bookcases with adjustable shelves matching pair. Center 2 shelves are removable or adjustable with slide in Danish flat...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Mogens Koch Bookcases Set of Three Bookcases in Teak for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch set of three bookcases in teak. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/NØRREBROGADE/KØBENHAVN.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Scandinavian vintage teak bookcase with drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s teak bookcase cabinet with three shelves, two hinged doors and five drawers with carved handles. Scandinavian vintage teak bookcase with slender, well-proportioned frame. The ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Danish Buffet Topper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Low media cabinet with sliding glass doors and teak shelves in a teak wood case. Over four feet long, great for living room storage. Please confirm l...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases

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Glass, Teak

3-Door Highboard in Teak and Parchment, 1960s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Three-door highboard in teak and parchment in the style of Silvio Cavatorta. This piece was designed in the style of designer Silvio Cavatorta. A 1960s highboard of eye-catching des...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak, Parchment Paper

Antique colonial bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Colonial teak bookshelf - cabinet or display cabinet. With removable small shelves. Completely in perfect condition. Origin: Colonial India Period: Approx. 1900 Wood type: Teak Size...
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Early 1900s Indian Antique Teak Bookcases

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Teak

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 wall cabinet bookcase 1960s Swedish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage wall cabinet bookcase 1960s Swedish period 1960s design unknown Sweden condition good minor signs of use size 178 x 151 x 43 (hxbxd) details teak; glass; item n...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Glass, Teak

Ilmari Tapiovaara bookcase for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Italy ca. 1957
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Architectural bookcase by IImari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Italy ca. 1957. Wonderful piece with a clean lines and refined functional details, nothing is overdone, re...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Natural Fiber, Teak

Four Piece Wall Unit by Christian Hvidt for Soborg
Located in Dallas, TX
A four piece teak wall unit with brass hardware. Bookshelves with adjustable shelving. Designed by Christian Hvidt for Soborg.
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1950s Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak

1960s hanging and sectional bookcase
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Large 1960s hanging modular bookcase produced by the historic Fraber brand of furniture manufacturer Fratelli Bertoli in Omegna, Italy. The furniture factory was known at the time fo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Wood, Teak

1960s bookcase with doors
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak Sideboard Cabinet with Adjustable Shelving This original piece of furniture consisting of two modules perfectly embodies the Scandinavian minimalist style with its regular, squa...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Mid Century Danish Teak Bookcase, 2 Matching Cabinets Available
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern two-piece teak bookcase designed by Poul Hundevad for Hundevad & Co. was made in Denmark circa 1970. The minimalist Scandinavian modern design ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Wood, Teak

1959 Teak Bookcase by Bertil Fridhagen
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

Bibliothèque étagère modulable vintage style scandinave moderniste en teck
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bibliothèque étagère des années 60, style scandinave moderniste dans le goût des meubles de Antoine Philippon et Jacqueline Lecoq pour Degorre ou de Pierre Guariche pour ARP Minviell...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Geometric Fractal Bookshelf made of Solid Teakwood
Located in Coral Gables, FL
A keen proponent of sustainability, John Brevard’s handcrafted sculptural furniture aims to celebrate materials natural to our earth. Made from sustainably harvested teak wood from the PT Perhutani forestry reserve in Indonesia, this bookcase is hand-carved by skilled artisans and joined together to form Brevard’s signature fractal design...
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2010s American Modern Teak Bookcases

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Teak

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

Scandinavian Teak Bookcase
Located in Brescia, IT
Original 1960s cabinet with 5 shelves. A 200 cm high modernist bookcase with regular, square lines. Tapered feet enrich and lighten the structure. A piece of furniture that in its s...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak

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

Free standing String shelf-system, bookcase with cabinet teak by WHB Germany
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Free standing String shelf-system, bookcase with cabinet Eshe by WHB Germany, 1950s The bookshelf-system is in great vintage condition. Measurements: Height : 159 cm Width : 72 ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Metal

Large Teak Bookcase with Shelves, Drawers, and Brass feet. Italy 1960
Located in Roma, RM
Large Teak Bookcase with Shelves, Drawers, and Brass feet. Italy 1960 Product Details Dimensions: 165 W x 214 H x 41 D
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1960s Italian Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Brass

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 Teak Bookcases

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Iron

Pierre Jeanneret High File Rack PJ-R-04-A / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
Here we see the principle of the Japanese wabi-sabi, which refers to embracing imperfections and underlining impermanence. Rustic aspects, simplicity, modesty, and austerity offer a ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Adjustable Bookcase With Teak shelves & Iron Frame. Italian 1950s.
Located in London, GB
The teak shelves are adjustable and are supported by a blackened iron frame. An elegant bookcase tapering from top to bottom. Italian 1950s Maximum dimensions H:122 x W:85 x D:36
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1950s Italian Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Iron

Teak bookcase by Esposizione Permanente Mobili Cantu’ 1960s
Located in Parma, IT
Self-supporting two-bay bookcase produced by Esposizione Permanente Mobili Cantu‘ in the 1960s. Teak wood structure with brass runners. Adjustable shelves with bar cabinet compartmen...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Brass

Mid Century Danish Teak Bookcase, 2 Matching Cabinets Available
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern two-piece teak bookcase designed by Poul Hundevad for Hundevad & Co. was made in Denmark circa 1970. The minimalist Scandinavian modern design ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Wood, Teak

Dutch Teak Bookcase by Everest, Rotterdam, 1960s
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch teak bookcase by Everest, Rotterdam, 1960s This bookcase comes from a Dutch furniture factory in Rotterdam, the Everest. Made during the 60s with...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Oak and rattan bookshelf by Alf Svensson, Bjästa, Sweden 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Bookshelf designed by Alf Svensson. Produced during the 1950s in Sweden by Bjästa Snickeri. Made from teak in the sideboard part with sliding doors in rattan. The inside of the sideb...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Rattan, Beech, Oak, Teak

1960s Hans Olsen Teak 2-Tier Bookcase With 2 Doors and Internal Drawers
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 1960's teak wood 2-tier bookcase by Hans Olsen. The lower tier has 2 doors, 3 internal drawers on the left (2 with green cloth) on the left and a shelf on the right. The upper tier...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak

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

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Oak, Teak

Bibliothèque étagère vintage style scandinave en teck des années 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bibliothèque étagère vintage des années 60, style scandinave, en teck, pieds compas, côtés, poignées et piétement peints en noir, 2 étagères ouvertes et 2 portes avec étagère intérie...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak

Danish teak room divider, modular library bookcase by L Chr Larsen & Son
By L. Chr Larsen & Son
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish teak room divider vintage library bookcase Modular shelf-system by L Chr Larsen & Søn, 1960s Bookcase - Mobile Bar composed of three...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases

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Teak

19th Century British Colonial Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
19th century British Colonial shelf made from teak. There are tall hand turned finials on the top over three shelves, all with scalloped galleries...
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Late 18th Century British Colonial Antique Teak Bookcases

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Teak

1950s "Hansa" modular bookcase in teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Gillis Lundgren Manufacturer: IKEA Era: 1950s Materials: Teak, Metal Measurements: 35.5″ wide x 10″ deep x 43.5″ tall Condition: In excellent original condi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases

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Metal

Carl Malmsten 'Släden' nesting tables, 1960s
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

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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