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Period: 1950s
Midcentury "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
Folding Room Divider / Book Shelf by Evans Clark for Glenn of California
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare folding room divider / bookshelf with sliding panels. Designed by Evans Clark for Glenn of California.
Category
Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Scandinavian vintage oak bookcase
Located in Brescia, IT
Light oak 1950s/60s bookcase with four shelves and shaped feet, with an understated and functional style.
Linear light oak frame bookcase with contrasting back, typical of Scandinav...
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Bohemian 1950 Handmade Bentwood Bamboo, Reed & Cane Etagere, Bookcase, Cupboard
Located in Miami, FL
American Mid-Century Modern handcrafted 5 tier etagere, bookcase or cupboard made out of Bentwood Bamboo, Reed and hand woven cane shelves.
All original 1950s condition with some mi...
Category
American Bohemian Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Reed, Bentwood
Ico Parisi Bookcase in wood and brass, mod. 457, Italy 1955
By Ico Parisi
Located in Argelato, BO
Ico Parisi bookcase, mod. 457, De Baggis production, lacquered wood, mahogany, brass, Italy, 1955.
This bookcase with four shelves in different colors was originally designed for...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Edward Wormley Cerused Oak Cabinet for Dunbar, 1950s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous oak cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Made in the 1950s and still a beautiful and practical piece today. Newly refinished in a cerused Oak, making the wood maintain its ...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Oak
1950's Stitched leather book case by Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's stitched leather book case with slate shelves
France
Category
French Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Slate, Metal
Large DANISH Mid Century Modern ROSEWOOD BOOKCASE, c. 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Exquisite Mid Century Modern ROSEWOOD bookcase featuring 8 wide and spacious shelving areas, stunning wood grains throughout and adjustable + removable shelves. The design is classic...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
$2,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's.
5 wooden (teak veneer) shelves with a black painted metal system.
It ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Attributed to Audoux Minet, Rattan and Wood Wall Shelves, French, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice wall shelves unit is made of rattan with wooden shelves. This is a French work, attributed to Audoux Minet, circa 1950.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$1,443 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Wall-Mounted Bookcases in Solid Teak by Mogensen Koch
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of units in solid Teak. Designed by Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen cabinetmakers in 1933. Made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Antique Georgian Style Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique Georgian style burr walnut bureau bookcase of slim proportions. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
It is of superb quality and is a very u...
Category
British Georgian Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
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
Bookcase by C.M. Varos for La Casa Moderna, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Wall shelving system by C.M. Varos for La Casa Moderna.
Wood and brass wall uprights, adjustable brackets and wood shelves.
Category
Italian Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Georgian Style Painted Satinwood Bookcase
Located in London, GB
An impressive and very well made antique Georgian style painted satinwood bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
The quality is superb, this is a usefu...
Category
British Georgian Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Satinwood
Small Mid Century Solid Oak Freestanding Bookcase Made in England
Located in Leicester, GB
Beautifully made mid-century bookcase in Oak. The vintage freestanding bookcase has a cascading front and a lovely chunky, shaped bottom shelf.
Gorgeous colour and patina to the oak...
Category
English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Stitched Leather Book Shelves by Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Stitched leather book shelves by Jacques Adnet
Mahogany board
France,
1950s.
Category
European Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Industrial Trienniale Bookcase or Shelving System in Green Steel by Lips Vago
By Lips Vago
Located in London, London
'Trienniale' shelving unit by Lips Vago. In dark green lacquered steel, Italy, 1950s. With adjustable shelves. A further seven Congresso bookcases available in different colours. Pl...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Bookcase by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Double-bodied bookcase display case by Vittorio Dassi, rosewood veneered with ebonized profiles, mahogany details, brass tips, black glass. The moved sides support the body of the cabinet at the base 4 doors, the side doors and handles in mahogany stained wood, above the doors follows a mahogany stained band that houses the floor in black glass. The upper part has 5 doors at the sides 2 with inlay typical of the 900 Milanese, in the middle 2 glass doors divided...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass
$2,121 Sale Price
28% Off
Tall Midcentury "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
"China" bookcase in patinated oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1954, this piece is made by CM Madsen Cabinetmakers Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition. More shelves...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
Swedish Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak
$1,692 Sale Price
20% Off
Pierre Jeanneret Bookcase
Located in Studio City, CA
Teak glass fronted bookcase designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh. Thick teak solid wood shelves inside. Provenance: Administrative buildings, ...
Category
Indian Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak
$90,500
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
Tall Midcentury "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
"China" bookcase in patinated oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1954, this piece is made by CM Madsen Cabinetmakers Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition. More shelves...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Oak
RB Italy production years '50 refined bookcase design teak
Located in Biella, IT
RB Italy production years '50 refined bookcase design teak with japanese scene figure signed
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Midcentury "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
“Profile” Pyramidal Bookshelf in Walnut by John Van Koert for Drexel, USA
Located in Deland, FL
Mid-Century Modern bookshelf designed by American designer John Van Koert and manufactured by Drexel in the United States circa 1950’s. With a solid and stable walnut wood frame and three tapered...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Pierre Jeanneret Pj-R-27-B File Rack / 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 ...
Category
Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Trumeau Bookcases or Cabinets by Paolo Buffa, 1940
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant trumeau bookcases produced by Fratelli Lietti.
Exceptional design furniture by the famous Italian designer Paolo Buffa, in mahogany wood, front finely inlaid decoration with...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Monumental Wooden Cabinet with Parchment Panels by Gio Ponti, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
It features parchment panels and it is made in a rare exotic wood.
Its bar part features mirrored glass interiors.
This is a vintage piece, therefore it might s...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Jacques Adnet, Mahogany and Blackened Iron Bookcase, France, 1950
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Jacques Adnet, bookcase in solid mahogany and blackened flat iron, France, 1950. The steel blade structure receives two shelves assembled in a V-shape, slotted bolts form the backdro...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler, 1950s.
Large bookcase in teak designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen and manufactured by C.M. Madsen for FDB Møbler...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Side cabinet attr. to Maxime Old in leather and brass
By Maxime Old
Located in Milano, IT
This elegant and refined living room cabinet, attributed to master Maxime Old France and created in 1950, is a true work of art that enchants with its craftsmanship. Made of oak wood...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass
$8,486 Sale Price
20% Off
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.
Category
Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak
$12,000 / set
Cabinet with height-adjustable shelves – Italy 1950
Located in Girona, Girona
Cabinet with height-adjustable shelves, ash wood and ash veneer with openwork on the sides, very fine quality. French polish.
Italy circa 1950
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Ash
Mid-Century Modern Cherry Wood Bookcase With Shelves and Two Doors - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Cherry wood bookcase with shelves, one door with grissinis decoration and one flap door.
Italy c. 1950.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Cherry
"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.
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Teak
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...
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's.
Wooden (teak veneer) shelves with a black painted metal system.
It is very easy to disassemble.
We work wit...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Kurt Olsen Bookcase Produced by A. Andersen & Bohm
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bookcase designed by Kurt Olsen. Produced by A. Andersen & Bohm in Denmark.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Mahogany Dresser by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome mahogany cabinet/dresser by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Two shelves flank each side with 5 drawers running down the middle. 2 thick wave panels on...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Pair of Cabinets Designed by Dominique, Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere
Located in Stamford, CT
An exceptional pair of cabinets designed by Andre Domin and Marcel Genecriere, better known as Dominique...
Category
European Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Ash
Osvaldo Borsani & Arnaldo Pomodoro mod. E22 bookcase for Tecno, Italy 1957
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Exclusive shelving unit mod. E22 by Osvaldo Borsani (1911 -1985) and Arnaldo Pomodoro (1926) for Tecno, Italy 1957. Luxurious version in Walnut with a bronze relief on the center cab...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Italian Three-Section Wall Unit with Hand Painted Art
Located in North Miami, FL
Signed Cesena - decorative painting of Aphrodite, Goddess of Love. Storage cabinet to right side. Glass shelves shown are a few but can take more (glass shelves are included) as well...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Dunbar Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome walnut cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Three shelves with bottom of cabinet wrapped in tan leather. Newly refinished in grey. Great color and per...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
$3,200
Wooden bookshelf designed by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Wall-mounted bookshelf designed by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena.
This elegant piece features a lacquered metal structure with brass detailing and lacquered wooden shelves. A refined ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Escande Cabinet
By Escande
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Escande cabinet manufactured by Marcel Yvroud for Cité Universitaire, Antony, France circa 1954.
Oak frames with sliding doors and open niche bo...
Category
French Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Metal
$18,500 / item
Jacques Adnet Bookcase, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning A-Frame bookcase by French designer Jacques Adnet. Frame is made of black iron with brass caps. The 5 shelves of this piece are each made of thick ply oak with the edges wra...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Iron
Midcentury Trumeau Bookcases or Cabinets by Paolo Buffa, 1940
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant trumeau bookcases produced by Fratelli Lietti.
Exceptional design furniture by the famous Italian designer Paolo Buffa, in mahogany wood, front finely inlaid decoration with...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Trumeau Bookcases or Cabinets by Paolo Buffa, 1940
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant trumeau bookcases produced by Fratelli Lietti.
Exceptional design furniture by the famous Italian designer Paolo Buffa, in mahogany wood, front finely inlaid decoration with...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass
$8,486 Sale Price
20% Off
Restored Mid-Century Bookcase, by UP Závody, Oak, Glass, Czech, 1950s
By Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This bookcase from the second half of the 20th century originates from Czechoslovakia. It has been completely restored and features sliding glass doors.
The material consists of sol...
Category
Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Oak, Lacquer
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 ...
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon Taliesin Mahogany Cabinet, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern "Taliesin" bookcase or bar cabinet
By Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon
USA, 1950s
Measures: 31"W x 18.5"D x 25"H.
Mahogany, wit...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Splendid bookcase by Jacques Adnet, 1955, France
Located in Paris, FR
Jacques Adnet (1900-1984), wood, lacquered metal, brass, circa 1955
Dimensions : 106.5 x 65 x 17 cm / 41.929 x 25.590 x 6.693 inches.
Sublime bookcase crafted by Jacques Adnet. The b...
Category
French Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Janette Laverrière and Maurice Pré, Bureau in Blond Oak and Skai, circa 1958
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bureau in steps of Maurice Pre and Janette Laverrière 1958 in blond oak embellished with red skai of origin, the opened flap serves as office, small...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Escande Cabinet
By Escande
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super rare escande cabinet. Designed for University D' Antony. Escande was a student of Prouve. This design bares a striking resemblance to some of Pro...
Category
French Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Iron
$18,000
Restored Midcentury Nesting Tables, Chrome-Plated Steel, Glass, Czechia, 1960s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Midcentury Nesting Tables.
Material: Chrome-Plated Steel, Opaxit Glass
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1960-1969
The chrome parts have been cleaned and professiona...
Category
Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1950's Stitched leather bookcase by Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather bookcase by Jacques Adnet
Shelves covered with rattan style leather
France
Category
French Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Metal
1950's Stitched Leather shelves by Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather book case in clear brown leather
Very good condition
Category
European Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Escande Cabinet, Cité Universitaire, Antony France
By Escande
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Escande cabinet manufactured by Marcel Yvroud for Cité Universitaire, Antony, France circa 1954.
Oak frames with sliding doors and open niche bo...
Category
French Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Metal
$18,500 / item
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