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Period: 1950s
Early 1950s Scandinavian Double Wall Unit / Bookcase
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A beautifully designed mid-century modern wall unit from Sweden, dating back to the early 1950s.
Materials: Teak veneer, golden teak, and beech supports
Storage:
Left cabinet: Four ...
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Swedish Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Lb7 bookcase, designed by Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia, Italy
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Modular bookshelf designed by Franco Albini in 1956 for Poggi Pavia.
An exceptionally flexible bookshelf with various modular options, suitable to be placed against a wall or used as...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Drexel Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1950s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet
By Drexel
USA, 1950s
Carved mahogany, with glass front doors, and original brass hardware. Upper cab...
Category
American Georgian Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Mogens Koch Composite Book Case System in Solid Oak, Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Early edition MK Book Case shelving system by Mogens Koch. Executed in solid oakwood by Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen in the 1950s.
The lot consists of :
4 Bookcases: H: 76 W: 76 D: 28
...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Midcentury LB7 modular bookcase designed by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy 1957
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Modular bookcase model LB7 designed by Franco Albini for Poggi.
Marked Poggi Pavia.
An extremely flexible bookcase, with different modular options, suited to being against a wall or...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Grete Jalk Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Design Teak Bookcases, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design teak bookcases set designed by Grete Jalk and produced by P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, movable vertical partition...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
Mid-Century Modern 4 bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by Danish architect Poul Cadovius.
Cadovius had the revolutionary idea to design a floating, modular shelving system that would maximize floor space and signify the end of conformity in shelving. The Royal System shelving unit went on to win the gold medal at the Finland Furniture Fair in 1950 and silver medal at the XI Triennale di Milano 1957 and remained a hallmark of Scandinavian modern design throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Versatile and flexible floating bookcase that allows for continuous rearranging to suit individual needs.
This original Cado Royal System is suitable for both living room, home office or library. The cabinet with the drop down woven front has one wide height adjustable shelf and two drawers. Can also be used as a secretary desk. The display cabinet with the double sliding glass doors also has one height adjustable shelf. The dresser module has four wide drawers. Two original sliding bookends...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Midcentury modular bookcase, Italy 1950
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury modular bookcase with original metal ? structure, brass details
and several wooden compartments; four drawers on the right and a big c...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Cabinet of Curiosities Sculptural Wall Shelving Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures and pieces in a wooden shelve.
Made in Spain, circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Rare Midcentury Eames ESU 400-C for Herman Miller 1st Series
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this Charles and Ray Eames designed ESU 400-C for Herman Miller. This is the rarest 1st series ESU (Eames Storage Unit) A versatile case piece that makes a ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Jorge Zalszupin - Componivel bookcase
Located in PARIS, FR
JORGE ZALSZUPIN - COMPONIVEL BOOKCASE
Jacaranda and cork
for L'Atelier Moveis
Brazil
Circa 1959
H 150 x L 200 x D 40 cm
Jorge Zalszupin, born in 1922 in Warsaw, Poland, became a lea...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Paul McCobb Planner Group 3 Piece Bookcase
By Paul McCobb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paul McCobb Planner Group 3 Piece Bookcase Grouping bought directly from the original owners! All original and very clean! 4 drawer center unit is a very nice addition to this Cla...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Ignazio Gardella for Azucena 'Lib 2' Bookcase in Iron, Brass and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, 'Lib 2' bookcase, enameled iron, brass, wood, Italy, 1955
The Lib 2 bookcase, designed by Ignazio Gardella, stands as a defining piece within the desig...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Iron
Rectangular Durmast Etagere / Console Table with Two Shelves, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This shelving unit is made in durmast wood. It can be used fixed to the wall or as a divider.
It may show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood
French Empire Bookcases Set of 2
Located in Pomona, CA
A pair of French Empire bookcases / China cabinets. Ebonized side pillars with brass capitals. Gilt appliques to top and bottom front. Beveled g...
Category
American Empire Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Glass
Osvaldo Borsani E22 Double Sided Freestanding Wall Unit for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This double-sided freestanding E22 bookcase is a rare and peculiar example of Borsani's innovative design and the Tecno manufacturing expertise. Its construction of metal, wood, and ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mies Van Der Rohe Cabinet from The Promatory Apartments Chicago 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Mies van der Rohe Cabinet from The Promontory Apartments, Chicago, 1950
Provenance: 5530 South Shore Drive, Hyde Park, Chicago
Rare cabinet designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for T...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of English Étagères
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1950's English etageres shelves with brass details.
Measurements:
Height: 37"
Width: 34"
Depth: 12.5"
Category
English Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Burled Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet by Johan Tapp for Gumps
By Gumps, Johan Tapp
Located in Lafayette, IN
Spectacular burled cabinet/wall unit designed by Johan Tapp for Gumps.
Cabinet features beautiful book-matched burl veneered doors, solid brass hardwa...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Vittorio Dassi Monumental Desk Wall Unit for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Monumental and very rare desk wall unit by Vittorio Dassi for Mobili Cantù – Italy, circa 1950.
Italian walnut, birch and brass details.
Corner assembly between two walls at a 90-deg...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Taichiro Nakay for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Wall Cabinet in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakay (Nakai) for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, wall cabinet, teak, coated steel, brass, glass, Italy, circa 1955
Taichiro Nakay is an incredibly talented Japanese designer ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Steel
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Green Coated Steel
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, coated steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s
In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, hir...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Bookcase Etagere Vitrine circa 1950s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Bookcase, probably Chinese, circa 1950s. Sculptural lattice shelves offer lots of display space. It is a versatile size and can be used as a bookcase, etage...
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'E22' Wall Unit or Bookcase in Rosewood and Metal
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, bookcase or wall unit, model 'E22', lacquered steel, lacquered aluminum, rosewood veneer, glass, Italy, design 1957.
This sleek, wall-mounted shelving uni...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Bookcase in Teak & Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of bookcases 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.
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Teak
"Triennale" bookcase by Lips Vago, painted metal, Italy 1954
By Lips Vago
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and extraordinary "Triennale" model painted iron bookcase, designed by Lips Vago Italia.
It is a sophisticated bookcase, with an unmistakable style, presented for the first tim...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Pair of Signed Maison Jansen Marble Top Brass Trimmed Bookcases Book Shelves
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
French Directoire Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Marble
Osvaldo Borsani anodized aluminum, wood, and Resinflex E60 bookshelf Italy 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
The E60 bookshelf, crafted from anodized aluminum, wood, and Resinflex, is a distinguished model designed by the renowned Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Tecno in the 1950s.
Minimal...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of China Bookcases in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark
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
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Feal Italian Wall Unit in Anodized Aluminum and Mahogany
By Feal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Feal (Fonderie Elettriche Alluminio e Lega), model ‘S2’ wall unit, mahogany veneer, anodized aluminum, brass-plated aluminum, Italy, 1950s
Both aesthetics and functionality comes i...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of narrow bookcases – Barcelona 1950
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of narrow bookcases with ash veneer. Satiny french polish.
Spain, Barcelona circa 1950
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Ash
Large Vintage Bookcase Fine Quality Display Shelving by Maison Jansen
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Large Vintage Mahogany and Brass Bookcase – Circa 1950, believed to be by Maison Jansen
This vintage mid-century mahogany and brass bookcase, dating to approximately 1950, is a high...
Category
Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass
1950s Vintage Bookcase / Shelfs In Teak With Black Lacquered Stands
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very decorative Scandinavian bookcase cabinet made in Sweden in the 1950s.
The teak cabinet with the lockable doors consists one internal, fixed, shelf.
The three book shelfs on top ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech, Teak
Mid-Century "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark
Located in Lejre, DK
China bookcase in oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1958, this piece is made by CM Madsen cabinetmakers Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition.
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Milo Baughman Walnut Freestanding Bookcase for Glenn of California, 1955
Located in Coronado, CA
Milo Baughman walnut bookshelf manufactured by Glenn of California in 1955. This clever design features three shelves and five solid walnut legs supported by winged brackets. It is p...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit in Walnut & Aluminum
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, modular wall unit model 'CSS', walnut, aluminium, glass, United States, 1959
Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Glass Front Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern glass front bookcase or display cabinet
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
USA, 1950s
Bleached mahogany, with glass front doors and orig...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Pair of George Nelson Bookcases for Herman Miller in Walnut, 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-century modern bookcases designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, crafted circa 1950.
Rich walnut cabinets with square steel legs
Vibrant orange shelves, professionally refin...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Antique Georgian Style Slim Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Georgian style slim bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
The quality is excellent, this has a smart and very practica...
Category
British Georgian Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Louis Van Teeffelen Wall Unit in Teak and Brass by WeBe, Netherlands, circa 1950
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Elegant wall-unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for WéBé (Walraven & Bevers), Netherlands – circa 1950.
The wall unit is made of black lacquered wood pilars, teak veneer shelves and cabine...
Category
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Small Bookcase 1950s
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant and functional small bookcase, wood exotic wood veneer, lacquered bottom. Very good condition, fully restored.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Cado Wall rosewood shelving unit by Poul Cadovious
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cado shelving system by Poul Cadovius in Rio rosewood composed of:
- 4 rack panels: H 202 cm
- 5 shelves: H 2 cm x W 80 cm x D 22 cm
- 1 box wi...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Italian Teak, Black Metal and Brass Midcentury Bookshelves Roomdivider
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This bookshelves was produced in Italy by SELEX in the 1960s. Thanks to its adjustable height ( 278 - 284,5 /285 cm max) it can be placed against a wall or anywhere in a room, used ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Metal
Large Italian Bookcase in Walnut, Cherry, and Grasscloth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Library, walnut, cherry, grasscloth, Italy, 1950s
This delightful bookcase reflects the design principles of the Mid-Century era that rose to prominence in the 1950s and 1960s. The ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Cherry, Walnut, Grasscloth
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati Large Library in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantiere Carugati, bookcase / wall unit, cherry, walnut, mahogany, iron, Italy, 1958
This library unit is designed by Italian designer Gianfranco Frattini an...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Mid-century Enamel Green Steel Tanker Vinyl Record Bookcase Console
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This original Mid-century modern steel bookcase is stylish and functional, perfectly sized for vinyl records. Its vibrant enamel green metal construction adds a pop of color to any r...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Antique Georgian Style Breakfront Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive antique Georgian style breakfront bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930-1950’s.
It is of superb quality, with fantastic proportion...
Category
British Georgian Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
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...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lips Vago 'Triennal' Bookcases or Shelving System
By Lips Vago
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lips Vago, 'Triennale' set of four shelving units or bookcases, dark green lacquered steel, Italy, design 1954
Constructed from steel sheets, the 'Triennale' bookcase or shelving unit is designed in 1954 for the Triennale Milano...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Italian Modular Wall Bookcase, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Modular wall shelving piece featuring two wall tracks and three adjustable shelves.
Category
Italian Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Newly Refinished- Milo Baughman Walnut Credenza/Bookcase for Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Fine Mid-Century Trumeau Bar Cabinet Attr. to Paolo Buffa, 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Dry bar, walnut, Italy, 1940s
Elegant Italian bar cabinet in walnut and ebonized wood, inside with Mosaic mirrored glass attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1940.
Lower part with two drawers...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno White Wall Unit
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, wall-mounted wall unit, metal, white laminated wood, Italy, 1950s
This wall mounted shelving system was designed by Osvaldo Borsani. Its purpose was a co...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Taichiro Nakai for La Permanente Mobili Adjustable Wall Cabinet in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakay (Nakai) for La Permanente Mobili, bookcase, lacquered iron, teak, glass, brass, maple, ca. 1955
Taichiro Nakai is an incredibly talented Japanese designer who is most...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Iron
Large Library of Willy Guhl '1915-2004', Switzerland, 50s
By Willy Guhl
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A large fibrocement bookcase by Willy Guhl (1915-2004) composed of 68 elements of different sizes. Published by Eternit. Switzerland, 50s.
Category
Swiss Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Cement
Ico Parisi Bookcase Model 459 Italy 1955
By Ico Parisi
Located in Miami, FL
An Ico Parisi bookcase in mahogany veneer with a glass shelf and brass accents.
Category
Italian Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bookcases With Floating Drawers- a Pair
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An Edward Wormley designed bookcase for Dunbar. Both shelves have a floating drawer that hangs from below. Beautiful walnut case with a base wrapped in the original leather which sho...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Feal Italian Wall Unit in Anodized Aluminum and Mahogany
By Feal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Feal (Fonderie Elettriche Alluminio e Lega), model ‘S2’ wall units, mahogany, anodized aluminum, Italy, 1950s
Both aesthetics and functionality comes into play in this bookcase she...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
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