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Place of Origin: European
Bespoke Low Bookcase, Stained Wood, Sliding Glass Panels and Tubular Steel Base
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Bespoke low bookcase with case in veneered blockboard and sliding glass panels and tubular steel base.
Category
2010s Modern European Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Triangular Bamboo and Rattan Italian Corner Bookcase Shelf, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful French Riviera style triangular corner bookshelf made in bamboo, hand.woven rattan and wicker. This lovely organic bookshelf was hand-made in Italy during the 1970s.
In f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Edwardian Fiddleback Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular cornice over a pair of mullioned doors enclosing shelves. The lower section with a pair of drawers over a pair of doors and ending on bracket feet. With overall in...
Category
Late 19th Century Edwardian Antique European Bookcases
Materials
Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Modern Bookcase from "Fancy-Routine" Collection by Supaform
By Supaform
Located in Florence, IT
This piece is part of Sight Unseen’s 2020 offsite offline coverage.
Supaform’s latest collection, a shelf, chair, coffee table, bench, and lamp called Fancy-Routine and debuting at ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern European Bookcases
Materials
Cut Steel
19th Century English Painted Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century English painted bookcase or display cabinet.
Ebonised with sliding glazed doors on the top and solid sliding doors to the base.
With brass detailing and original glass.
Category
19th Century Country Antique European Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Large Italian Bookcase in Cherry and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit, cherry, brass, Italy, 1960s
Hailing from a skilled artisan of Italy, this exceptional library unit excels in form, material use, composition, and craftsmanship. The bookc...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Neoclassical Open Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Neoclassical Open Bookcase is the ideal choice for a nook, a hallway, or any high-traffic areas. The depth including the overhanging crown is only 14.5", meaning the casewor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical European Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Renato Zevi Gilded Brass Italian Bookcase with Glass Shelves, Romeo Rega 1970s
By Renato Zevi, Zevi & C.
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible Hollywood Regency bookcase or etagere in gilt brass with four crystal glass shelves. This fantastic piece was designed and signed by Renato Zevi during ??the 1970s in Ital...
Category
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage European Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Luigi Saccardo 'Topline' Wall Unit in Vibrant Green and Black Color
By Luigi Saccardo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Saccardo, 'Beehive' bookcase from the 'Topline' series, lacquered laminated wood, metal, Italy, circa 1976
Back in the seventies, Topline was a newly introduced collection by ...
Category
1970s Post-Modern Vintage European Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Large English Pine Glazed Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1940
Large English Pine Glazed Breakfront Bookcase with replaced keys/locks
Measures: W219 x D50 x H215 cm
Base W216 x D50 x H81 cm
Top W219 x D43 x H134 cm.
Category
1940s Vintage European Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet, English Circa 1830
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georgian period mahogany breakfront, bookcase or cabinet with original glass door fronts over paneled doors on the bottom section and adjustable shelves. Has two keys with functional...
Category
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique European Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-18th Century George III Bureau Bookcase
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-18th century George III slant front bureau bookcase, English. A fine mahogany example. Octagonal glazed bookcase doors enclosing adjustable shelves....
Category
Mid-18th Century George III Antique European Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Small Bookshelves or Étagères, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of bookshelves or étagères from the 19th century. Each features two open shelves, a drawer, and a lockable lower cabinet. The gently arched top is decorated with delicate inlay ...
Category
19th Century Art Nouveau Antique European Bookcases
Materials
Wood
English George III Style Book/Display Cabinet
Located in Wilson, NC
English George III Style Book/Display Cabinet has the original broken arch cornice that has carved egg and dart molding. The doors have cross ...
Category
1920s George III Vintage European Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases
Located in Vosselaar, BE
We offer a original and complete late 19th century Pharmacy. Found in France it comprises 2 large corner cupboards with shelving on the long side. Furthermore a large bowed and sculpted counter and two smaller counters...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique European Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Large Architectural Library in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Library wall-unit, walnut, Italy, 1960s
Rooted in Italy’s mid-century design tradition, this substantial bookcase highlights the makers architectural sensibility and refined taste f...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Opinion Ciatti Original Ptolomeo Medium Bookcase
By Bruno Rainaldi, Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Ptolomeo is the free-standing bookcase that doesn’t require any further presentation: it is simple, revolutionary, innovative, as sudden as ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern European Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Kartell Bookworm in Aluminum
By Ron Arad, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bookworm, the flexible bookcase, is the result of the encounter between the creativity of an artist such as Ron Arad, combined with Kartell's technology, giving life to a revolutiona...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern European Bookcases
Materials
Plastic
Shelving Wall Unit System by Pilastro, Holland, 1960s
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga, Tomado
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Beautiful and large shelving wall system/ bookcase with multiple possibilities of display. Designed by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro in The Netherlands during the 1960s. The system fea...
Category
Mid-20th Century De Stijl European Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Cut Steel
French Charles X Bookcase in Cherry Wood w/ Original Glass Door Panels, c. 1820
Located in Miami, FL
A very beautiful French Charles X bookcase in cherry, circa 1820 with original glass panels and key. Original French polish finish. Makes a great bookcase or display cabinet!
Measur...
Category
1820s Charles X Antique European Bookcases
Materials
Mercury Glass, Cherry
George III English Antique Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III MAHOGANY DIMINUTIVE SECRETARY WITH BOOKCASE
England, circa 1780
Item # 307PZN13W
A very fine secretary desk of diminutive proportions, this fabulous form features an upper bookcase with a cove-molded cornice over a pair of glazed doors with eight panels each, these divided with original astragal moldings, opening to reveal an adjustable three-shelf space bookcase. The doors are beautifully embellished with fluted pilasters boasting Ionic capitals that are exquisitely detailed with rich undercutting.
The lower case features a brushing slide situated over five rows of graduated drawers, the second from the top cleverly fitted with a green baize writing surface that pushes back to reveal storage space beneath while the faceted glass inkwell bottles (one missing the lid) and double trough pen tray are situated along the right side.
The timbers selected for the case are above reproach and present with a ruby hue throughout that is incredibly appealing, this finished under a glowing silky French polish to the mahogany veneers throughout. The drawers are hung with period Georgian brasses...
Category
18th Century George III Antique European Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Outstanding Quality Antique George III Mahogany Inlaid Bureau Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique George III mahogany inlaid bureau bookcase having an outstanding quality carved cornice above a pair of mahogany inlaid satinwood astral glazed doors open...
Category
19th Century Georgian Antique European Bookcases
Materials
Other
"Tecnica Library" Modular Shelving Bookcase by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Jaime Tresserra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica Library" is a shelving bookcase unit, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by Dessie', featuring six modules with antique nickel finis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern European Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Pontile Bookcase, in canaletto walnut, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Bookcase made of a series of solid wood poles with circular section, veneered shelves with solid wood edging, all made of Canaletto walnut finished with transparent paint. The head of the poles is coated with a blue protective paint.
The system is completed by two storage compartments that feature sliding doors with integrated handle.
The library is shipped semi assembled.
Design by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
Libreria costituita da pali continui a sezione circolare in legno massello. Ripiani impiallacciati con bordatura in massello. Il tutto realizzato in noce Canaletto finito con vernice trasparente.
La testa...
Category
2010s Modern European Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Dustwood Orange Lacquered Dj Booth
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The Dustwood DJ Booth is a sleek, modular, and highly functional vinyl station, designed for both professional and home DJs. With a striking orange lacquered finish, this DJ booth is...
Category
2010s Modern European Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Self-Standing Corner Bookcase with Desk by Borsani, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Amazing Italian corner Bookcase with Desk, produced in the 1950s and very well designed, probably by one of the most important Italian designers of the period such as Osvaldo Borsani...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Bookcases
Materials
Stained Glass, Wood
English 19th Century Mahogany Bookcase with Glass Doors and Carved Rosettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany bookcase from the 19th century with glass doors, carved rosettes and acanthus leaves. Born in England during the 19th century, this exquisite mahogany bookcase fe...
Category
19th Century Antique European Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Bookcase and cabinet system by Mogens Koch
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Complete storagesystem containing three cabinets and six bookcases made in solid oak by Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier, designed by Mogens Koch.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Bookcases
Materials
Oak
English 19th Century Black and Gold Secretary Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English black lacquer secretary bookcase from the 19th century, with glass doors, drop-front desk and gold Chinoiserie décor. Created in England during the 19th century, this secr...
Category
19th Century Chinoiserie Antique European Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
19th Century Austrian Painted Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 19th century Austrian painted pine bookcase / glazed dresser with reeded doors to the base. 1840.
Internal depth in top section is 13 inches (33 cm).
Code: 8741
Dimensions:...
Category
19th Century Antique European Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Pine
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Flower Mound, TX
Absolutely beautiful coloring on this mahogany drop front secretaire from the mid 19th century. Behind the fall front is a writing surface also exhibiting pigeon holes, slots and thr...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique European Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Vintage English Chinoiserie Gold and Black Painted Small Bookcases
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Vintage English Chinoiserie-style black bookcases with two shelves each over a solid cabinet base painted with gold pastoral scenes of figures fishing next to a lake. (PRICED...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie European Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Early 19th c. English Painted Waterfall Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good English open bookcase cabinet in original mustard paint, the waterfall scalloped sides with two hanging shelves, the lower cabinet having two paneled doors, the whole with origi...
Category
1840s William IV Antique European Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Italian Renaissance revival Bookcase Secretaire, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century Italian bookcase exemplifies the Renaissance Revival style with its masterful craftsmanship and elaborate design. The bookcase features beautifully hand-c...
Category
19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique European Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Unique Library Cabinet by Masanori Umeda for OAK Design, Italy 1990s
Located in New York, NY
This library cabinet is a one-of-a-kind prototype crafted by Japanese designer Masanori Umeda in the 1990s, embodying a unique fusion of Eastern and Western design philosophies. Prod...
Category
Late 20th Century European Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Mogens Koch for Rud. Radmussen Modular Library in Pine
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen, modular bookcase or library, pine, Denmark, design 1928
Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is con...
Category
1920s Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Franco Albini Bookcase Infinito Wall for Cassina, Italy, new
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen size and material. Available in: natural ash, black stained ash, American walnut. Different elements and sizes of the bookcase are available, too. Please get in touch.
An extremely functional design wall bookcase designed by Franco Albini combines tradition and modernity in an ongoing dialog between materials and technologies. Designed in 1958 after the Infinito double-sided bookcase, Infinito Wall...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern European Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Kartell Bookworm in Aluminum
By Ron Arad, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bookworm, the flexible bookcase, is the result of the encounter between the creativity of an artist such as Ron Arad, combined with Kartell's technology, giving life to a revolutiona...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern European Bookcases
Materials
Plastic
7' Wide Antique Museum Bookcase, Glazed Library Cabinet, Early Victorian, C.1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a 7' 4'' wide antique museum bookcase. An English, mahogany glazed library cabinet, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.
Excepti...
Category
Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Antique European Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Antique French Bookcase Cabinet Carved Oak Black Forest Renaissance Glass
Located in Shreveport, LA
Superb 19th century Antique French Dark Oak “Hunt Cabinet”, Bookcase, Vitrine or Display Cabinet!
Direct from France, and one of several exquisite glass door bookcase/cabinets from...
Category
Late 19th Century Renaissance Antique European Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, Teak Mid-Century like String Shelves, 2 of 2
By Ladderax, Robert Heal
Located in London, GB
Robert Heal for Staples, 1964
'Ladderax' shelving system
[ NO. 2 of 2 UNITS AVAILABLE - THIS LISTING IS FOR THE RIGHT HAND SIDE UNIT IN THE PHOTOS ]
One bay system. Four wooden she...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Bookcases
Materials
Metal
French Provincial Plantation Style Walnut Vitrine, Bookcase, 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
This early (circa 1830) French Provincial plantation style walnut bookcase features an upper part topped by a cornice above two glazed doors opening u...
Category
Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique European Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Gian Franco Frattini Jatoba Book Mill pre Poltrona Frau
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Weesp, NL
Jatoba, Brazilian Cherry wood, Albero mid century modern book mill designed by Gian franco Frattini, pre Poltrona Frau.
This unique Brazilian Cherry wood version has been made in th...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Carlo Jensen Narrow Teak Bookcase With Lower Locking Cabinet
By Aage Hundevad, Carlo Jensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Carlo Jensen
Manufacturer: Hundevad + Co
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 27.5" wide x 17" deep x 77.25" tall
Condition: In excellent original con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Lips Vago Library Wall of Ten 'Congresso' Bookcases
By Lips Vago
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lips Vago, 'Congresso' shelving units, lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s.
Very large library consisting of ten 'Congresso' units. Constructed from steel sheets, the 'Congresso' shelf is...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Pair of China Bookcases in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of bookcases in oak with adjustable shelves, designed by Maa. Børge Mogensen for C.M. Madsen cabinetmakers in 1958. Made in Denmark.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Large Set of Bookcases in Oregon Pine by Mogens Koch, 1933
By Mogens Koch
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large Set of Bookcases in Oregon Pine by Mogens Koch, 1933
Additional Information:
Material: Oregon pine
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Modern European Bookcases
Materials
Pine
19th Century French Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century French bookcase is a stunning example of both elegance and practicality, crafted from solid walnut with a warm, rich patina that highlights the wood’s natural grain...
Category
19th Century Louis Philippe Antique European Bookcases
Materials
Wire
Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Bookcase ~ Display Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Bookcase ~ Display Armoire is a majestic example of the neoclassical revival that captivated the attentions of Louis XVI and his Queen Marie Antoinett...
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XVI European Bookcases
Materials
Brass
"E22" wooden bookcase by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1960s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and extraordinary "E22" hanging bookcase designed by the great Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani (1911 - 1985) for Tecno, Italy, 1960s. The work bears the original Tecno sticker ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Bookcases
Materials
Metal
English Painted Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 19th century English painted breakfront bookcase. Good carved decoration and astragal glazing. Fitted with adjustable shelving. 1830.
Code: 8693
Dimensions:
W: 81.5...
Category
19th Century William IV Antique European Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Pine
1990s Acrylic Resin and Steel “One” Wall Unit by Piero Lissoni for Kartell
By Kartell
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1990s Piero Lissoni’s innovative solution for organizing. Made in Italy. The core element of the One is a container of parallel pipes made of PMMA. Two of the base elements are fitte...
Category
1990s Post-Modern European Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Large White Display Cabinet Bookcase With Lower Glass Doors, Romania circa 1960
Located in Round Top, TX
Large vintage display cabinet or bookcase with open shelving above and six sliding glass doors below. White washed painted finish.
Shelf depth of upper/open section:
Top and Bottom S...
Category
Mid-20th Century Country European Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
Kartell Sundial Modular Bookcase in Crystal and White by Nendo
By Kartell, Nendo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sundial is the bookcase whose dividing elements, placed in different directions, create a game of unexpected and original proportions.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern European Bookcases
Materials
Resin
Large open bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Rosewood open bookcase, the large rectangular breakfront top having raised spindle gallery, above three bays of adjustable shelves, divided by twisting pilasters. All are raised on a...
Category
19th Century Antique European Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Pair of Signed Maison Jansen Marble Top Brass Trimmed Bookcases Book Shelves
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Maison Jansen made some of the world's most chic furniture and designed to replicate the earlier styles of the past and blend them with a more practical design for today. These bookc...
Category
1950s Directoire Vintage European Bookcases
Materials
Marble
Two Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcases with Stylized Pewter, Ebonized & Sycamore Inlays
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts oak bookcase with a flaring cornice, leaded glazed doors with circular details to the tops, the lower cupboard with stylized floral inlays using a combination of pew...
Category
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique European Bookcases
Materials
Pewter
Regency open bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th-century rosewood open bookcase, the rectangular marble top above-carved frieze supported on carved acanthus-capped columns. Enclosing two adjustable shelves, all raised on a pli...
Category
19th Century Antique European Bookcases
Materials
Wood
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