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Period: 1950s
Midcentury Bookcase in Walnut, Made in Denmark 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding bookcase in walnut, designed and made in Denmark.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Vittorio Dassi Monumental Wall Unit / Dry Bar for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Monumental wall unit by Vittorio Dassi for Mobili Cantù – Italy, circa 1950.
Italian walnut, birch and brass details.
The inside of the cabinets and drawers are covered luxuriously...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Midcentury Rosewood Bookcase, 062321
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern, made in the 1950s - Recently refurbished
The piece is more than 65+ years old and some wear and tear can be expected, but we do everything we ca...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Midcentury Walnut Bookcase by Saginaw
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is an exceptional Mid-Century Modern bookcase wall unit, room divider, or etagere with slant front secretary desk. By Saginaw Furniture USA, 1950s Sculpted walnut, with brass ha...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Stunning Spanish Style from the 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Imagine a magnificent wooden library cabinet that transports us to the 1950s and reflects the charm and distinction of Spanish style of that era. Every detail of this unique piece sp...
Category
Spanish Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb Planner Group Birch Bookcase on Hairpin Legs, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern bookcase
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid birch, with steel hairpin legs.
Measures: 36"W x...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Vintage Danish Midcentury Rosewood Bookcase, 06235
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern, made in the 1950s - Recently refurbished
The piece is more than 65+ years old and some wear and tear can be expected, but we do everything we ca...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Bookcases Hans Wegner RY8 R.Y. Mobler
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
Vintage bookcases Hans Wegner RY8 R.Y. Mobler
Period 1950s
Designs Hans Wegner Ry Mobler model RY8 Denmark
Conditions good light signs of use
Size 180 x 100 x 33 (hxwxd)
det...
Category
Danish Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak, Oak
Antique Flamed Bureau Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique bureau bookcase of very slim proportions. This is in the Georgian style, it was made in England and dates from around the 1950s.
It is of excell...
Category
British Georgian Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Vintage Danish Midcentury Rosewood Bookcase - 062338
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern, made in the 1950s - Recently refurbished
The piece is more than 65+ years old and some wear and tear can be expected, but we do everything we ca...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Midcentury Rosewood Bookcase - 062333
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern, made in the 1950s - Recently refurbished
Brazilian rosewood have been illegal to harvest since 1961 and on the U.N. CITES list of endangered spices...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Midcentury Rosewood Bookcase - 062327
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Danish mid-century modern, made in the 1950's - Recently refurbished
The piece is more than 65+ years old and some wear and tear can be expected, but we do everything we c...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid Century Rosewood Bookcase - 062329
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern, made in the 1950s - Recently refurbished
The piece is more than 65+ years old and some wear and tear can be expected, but we do everything we ca...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Midcentury Rosewood Bookcase - 062311
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern, made in the 1950s - Recently refurbished
The piece is more than 65+ years old and some wear and tear can be expected, but we do everything we ca...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Mcm Teak Bookcase Nexo Mobelfabrik by Johannes Sorth - 062308
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern, made in the 1950s - Recently refurbished
The piece is more than 65+ years old and some wear and tear can be expected, but we do everything we ca...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Pj-R-27-B File Rack / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
Its reduced shape creates a raw simplicity. It is so Minimalist and pure, avoiding any non-sense and almost has Japanese design character. All joints are hidden, so that the patinate...
Category
Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Renzo Rutili Bookcase or Display Cabinet, Johnson Furniture, 1950s
Located in Round Rock, TX
Offered is a rare and beautiful bookcase or display cabinet designed by Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture Company, sold through John Stuart Inc.
Constructed from cherry with a lo...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Birch, Cherry
Cado 2 Bay Shelf by Poul Cadovius Royal System Denmark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Poul Cadovius Royal Shelf System. Possibilities are endless as to how you might set this unit up! Unit contains 1 Cabinet with sliding wood doors and inter...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
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
Vintage Elm Bookcase Credenza from France, circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Elm Bookcase Credenza From France, circa 1950. Solid elm construction with light wear and use. Shelf is not attached to base.
Category
European Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Italian Modernist Mahogany, Brass and Steel Freestanding Bookcase, 1950s
Located in Coronado, CA
Italian modernist freestanding bookcase or room divider, circa 1950s, beautifully crafted of mahogany, steel and brass. Heavy duty piece, built t...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Danish Poul Hundevad Hardwood Library Bookcase Two Pieces
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1950s fully stamped Poul Hundevad Brazilian Rosewood, triple bank, open library bookcase with height adjustable shelves h...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Bookcase Walnut Veneer Brass, Italy, 1950s-60s
Located in Milano, IT
Ceiling-mounted bookcase with adjustable shelves made of walnut veneered wood and enamelled metal uprights with brass finial.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern 5-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 5-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
Mid-Century Modern 5 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 large and impressive original Cado Royal System is suitable for both living room, home office or library. It can also be used as two individual 2 bay units...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Vintage Bookshelf Oak Veneer, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Bookcase with writing desk flap and storage compartment with sliding doors in oak veneered wood.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Library in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular book case or library, mahogany, Denmark, 1950s
Intriguing and sizable modular library by Danish designer Moge...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Bookcase Oak Veneer, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Bookcase unit with sliding glass doors and storage compartment with sliding doors in oak veneered wood.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Vintage Georgian Revival Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A delightful Vintage flame mahogany Georgian Revival library breakfront bookcase, dating from the mid 20th Century.
The top features a moulded cornice with a dental and arcaded fr...
Category
Georgian Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Prouve Style French Blue Steel Shelving Unit
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
French metal etagere in original turquoise paint; can be corner shelving or freestanding.
Avantgarden Ltd. cultivates unexpected and exceptional l...
Category
French Industrial Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcase / Room Divider, c. 1950s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid-Century Modern bookcase / space divider featuring a thoughtful combination of shelving and a hidden cubby area behind three sliding doors. This handsome bookcase offers a variety...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb Etagere / Hutch / Credenza for Calvin Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
A refined etagere of rectilinear form in mahogany and brass having a lower cabinet with folding doors resting square brass legs, supporting an upper cabinet with doors, glass shelves...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Ilmari Tapiovaara, Bookshelf "Pala", Asko, 1950s'
Located in Helsinki, FI
This monumental great bookshelf "Pala" is by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914-1999) for Asko. A perfect example of a mid 20-th century bookshelf design from the 1950-1960s.
...
Category
Finnish Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak
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
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit in Teak and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit, teak, coated steel, brass, Europe, 1950s
Both aesthetics and functionality comes into play in this bookcase; elegant in line and practical to use for any environment. ...
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Steel, Brass
Italian Midcentury Walnut and Blackened Steel Bookcase or Rack by ISA Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming Mid-Century Modern small bookcase or Rack has been designed in 1956 for the Triennale Milano and was manufactured by I.S.A. Bergamo Italy.
It features three boards mad...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Vintage John Stuart Two Piece Breakfront
By John Stuart
Located in Annville, PA
A Vintage John Stuart Two Piece Breakfront with serpentine front. This china closet is impressive in both it’s design and scale. Made of beautifully grained mahogany, the bookcase to...
Category
American American Classical Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Bookcase in Solid Teak by Hvidt & Mølgaard, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Bookcase in solid teak designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen M.A.A. for Søborg furniture in 1958. Made in Denmark, great original condition.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Italian Midcentury Bookcase by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Carpaneto Piacentino, Italy
Modular bookcase designed by Franco Albini in 1956 for Poggi Pavia.
An extremely flexible bookcase, with different modular options, suited to being against a wall or as a room parti...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Laminate & Lacquered Wood Shelf, 1960s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Equipped wall in laminate and lacquered wood sides. 2 Central metal legs with adjustable brass feet. Good condition can be easily disassembled and assembled Italy 1950/60.
Packaging...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit in Teak and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit, teak, lacquered metal, brass, Europe, 1950s
Both aesthetics and functionality comes into play in this wall unit; elegant in line and practical to use for any environment...
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Low 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. More shelves available.
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Osvaldo Borsani E22 Bookcase Wall Unit for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This large E22 bookcase or wall unit was designed by Osvaldo Borsani and manufactured by Tecno in the 1950s. It is constructed of metal, wood, and glass and measures 5.7 metres in wi...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Bookcase with Flap Compartment by Umberto Mascagni, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Modular bookcase unique in style, design, planning and materials. The Mascagni company for the excellent quality and uniqueness of its products boasted in the 50's a reference of exc...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Shelf by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz
Located in München, DE
Beautiful shelf from the 1950s.
Wonderful high-quality workmanship and an absolute favourite.
Flexible in use and sturdily constructed.
Design: Walter Wirz
Manufacturer: Wilhel...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Plywood
Narrow Bookcase by Børge Mogensen & Grete Meyer
Located in London, GB
A narrow bookcase know as 'Boligens Byggeskabe' (literal translation Housing Cabinets) designed by Børge Mogensen and Grete Meyer, 1952-1956, and prod...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Pine, Plywood
Feal Italian Wall Unit in Anodized Aluminum and Oak
By Feal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Feal (Fonderie Elettriche Alluminio e Lega), model ‘S2’ wall unit, oak veneer, anodized aluminum, brass-plated aluminum, Italy, 1950s
Both aesthetics and functionality comes into p...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Central 1950s Bookcase
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant Italian-made downtown bookcase with supporting structure in mahogany wood, container element with hinged doors in teak veneered wood and open niche with double glass shelf.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
Wall Hung Sideboard in Teak and Seaweed in the Style of Illmari Tapiovaara
Located in Hägersten, SE
Wall hung sideboard in the style of Illmari Tapiovaara. Produced in Finland during the 1950s. Made from teak with seaweed weave on the doors. The s...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Seagrass, Teak
Elegant Bookcase Cabinet Attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant bookcase cabinet attributed to Gio Ponti from the 1950s.
The small bookcase can also serve as a piece of furniture through its small size. In fact it is multifunctional thro...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Vittorio Dassi Large Teak Wall Unit with Shelves and Storage Units, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This beautiful and very large freestanding wall unit designed by Edmundo Palutari and produced by Vittorio Dassi during the 1950s, is constructed from high-quality teak and features ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Small Midcentury Table, Beech, Umakart, Restored, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Small midcentury table.
Source: Czechia
Period: 1950-1959
Material: Beech and Umakart
Stable construction.
Refreshed polish.
Category
Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Beech
Midcentury Small Yellow Table, Beech, Umakart, Restored, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored midcentury small yellow table.
Source: Czechia
Period: 1950-1959
Material: Beech, Umakart
Stable construction.
Refreshed polish.
Category
Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Beech
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookcase, 1950
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern walnut bookcase
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
USA, 1950
Measures: 48.75"W x 14"D x 31"H.
Very good vintage condition.
The bookc...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Small Side Table, Well-Preserved Condition, Beech, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Midcentury small side table
Source: Czechia
Period: 1950-1959
Material: Beech, Umakart
Original well-preserved condition. Revived...
Category
Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Beech
Small Midcentury Table, Beech, Umakart, Well-Preserved Condition, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Small midcentury table.
Source: Czechia
Period: 1950-1959
Colors: Brown, blue, grey with a pattern
Material: Beech, umakart
Well-prese...
Category
Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Beech
Oak Midcentury Coffee Table, Well-Preserved Condition, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Oak midcentury coffee table.
Source: Czechia
Period: 1950-1959
Material: Oak, umakart
Original well-preserved condition.
Stable solid wood construction.
Revived polish.
Sw...
Category
Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Oak
Restored Bauhaus Console Table, Oak and Glass, Refreshed Polish, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus console table. Refreshed polish.
Source: Czechia
Period: 1950-1959
Material: Oak and glass.
Category
Czech Bauhaus Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak, Wood
Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1950s
Located in Lasne, BE
Wooden claustra. Wear and tear due to time and the age of the claustra.
Category
Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood
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