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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
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Teak, Cane, Jacaranda
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
Dutch Teak Bookcase by Everest, Rotterdam, 1960s
By Everest
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
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
British Colonial Teak Wood Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
This clean-lined and substantial book cabinet was made from solid Teak wood and dates to the 1940's. It is is in the art modern or early Mid-Century Modern style. During the late Br...
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Teak Bookcases
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Teak
Scandinavian furniture with shelving
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian teak bookcase from the 1960s.
The lower part has a large compartment closed by two hinged doors, while the upper part is divided into two sections: two open shelves and ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
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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
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian bookcase with drawers and shelves
Located in Brescia, IT
Two-tone teak frame, clean and functional lines. A 1950s/60s piece of furniture with an understated design but full of character.
Vintage bookcase produced by JHM Tehnult, model "So...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Borge Mogensen Bookcase
Located in London, GB
Børge Mogensen was one of Denmark’s most influential designers, celebrated for creating furniture that is both functional and beautiful. A leading figure in the Danish Modern movemen...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Oak, 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
Materials
Oak, Teak
Bookcase with Sliding Doors
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1960s shelving cabinet.
This bookcase consists of two modules: the lower part is a storage unit with sliding doors, the upper part is an a...
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1960s Scandinavian 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
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Wood, Teak
1950s "Hansa" modular bookcase in teak
By Gillis Lundgren, IKEA
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
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century "China" Bookcase in Teak & Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark
Located in Lejre, DK
China bookcase in teak and oak. 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
Materials
Oak, Teak
Bookcase - Shelf - Teak wood - Danish design - Tap collections - 1960
Located in Lejre, DK
This bookcase with shelf is an example of Danish design from the 1960s, made of teak wood. It represents an era in which Danish furniture design flourished and gained international r...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Modular Bookcase done in teak, manufactured by Selex Padova
By Barovero
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a rare and one of the most beloved Mid Century Modern pieces of furniture - a modular bookcase or library done in teak. It was manufactured by Selex BAR...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Steel
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
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian teak bookcase with black bottom
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak bookcase with metal feet and partially black bottom, featuring sloping profile and raised base.
Scandinavian 1950s/60s design with teak frame and tapered feet with gold...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
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Teak
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
Materials
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
Materials
Teak
Antique Anglo-Indian Campaign Rosewood Bookcase 43w 80h 18d
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A wonderful Anglo-Indian Rosewood Campaign Bookcase with mirrored doors made in three section for ease of travel. Campaign furniture was designed by the British during their various ...
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1840s Indian Campaign Antique Teak Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Teak
1960s bookcase cabinet
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak bookcase consisting of closed compartments and open shelving. Inside, the space is divided by shelves.
The lower part features two lockable hinged doors, while the upper part ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian teak bookcase with drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s production bookcase with original Rottne mark. Teak with contrasting grain, shelves, hinged doors and drawers.
Vintage Scandinavian teak bookcase made in the 1960s by AB Rottn...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Børge Mogensen Medium Teak 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...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Teak
Rare Shelve in Solid Teak & Bamboo designed by Laurids Lønborg, Denmark 1960's.
Located in Lejre, DK
Midcentury shelve in solid teak and bamboo. Designed and made by Laurids Lønborg Denmark 1960s. Great condition.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Teak
Urio modular bookcase in teak by Ico & Luisa Parisi for MIM, Rome, 1960s
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
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
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Modernism Bookcase
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s teak bookcase cabinet.
This practical bookcase with small dimensions is perfect for keeping tidy in rooms where there is not much space.
It consists of two modules: the upper part is a structure equipped with shelves with adjustable height, the lower part is a cabinet with storage...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Danish freestanding vintage bookshelf system/ book case teak by Omman Jun , 1960
By Gunni Omann
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish freestanding vintage bookshelf system/ book case teak by Gunni Omann Jun , 1960s
Design : Danish design by the designer Omman Jun
Dimensions:
Height: 188 cm
Width: 120 cm...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Louise Credenza Art Deco Bookcases in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
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2010s American Louis XV Teak Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Bookcases in Fine Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
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2010s American Louis XV Teak Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Bookcases in Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
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2010s American Louis XV Teak Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Nordic Scandinavian Style Stripes Bookcase from the 1960s
Located in Padova, IT
Nordic-Scandinavian-style stripes bookcase from the 1960s.
Scandinavian design in teak and metal. Shelf with mini chest of drawers.
Essential, ...
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1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Bookcases in Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Teak Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Bookcases in Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze by P Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Teak Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Bookcases in Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Teak Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Bookcases in Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Teak Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Cupboards in Fine Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Teak Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Bookcases in Fine Hammered Antique Bronze by P Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Teak Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Bookcases in Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Teak Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Bookcases in Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Teak Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Bookcases in Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Teak Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Early Danish Teak Deep Adjustable Bookcase
Located in Kensington, MD
Stunning Danish Modern bookcase — earlier vintage with a deep patina.
Fabricated of teak, the graining and tones make a gorgeous backdrop to any display. Deeper than most at 14.25" —...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern 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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