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Period: 1950s
Vintage Sideboard in Solid Teak and Brass Feet, Scandinavia, 1950s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage sideboard in solid teak and brass feet, Scandinavia, 1950s.
A 1950s solid teak wood sideboard with brass legs and pommels. A delicat...
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Arne Vodder & Anton Borg Bookcase Produced by Vamo in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare freestanding bookcase designed by Arne Vodder & Anton Borg. Produced by Vamo in Denmark.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Oak and rattan bookshelf by Alf Svensson, Bjästa, Sweden 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Bookshelf designed by Alf Svensson. produced during the 1950s in Sweden by Bjästa Snickeri. Made from teak in the sideboard part with sliding door in rattan. The inside of the sidebo...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Oak, 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
Unique Danish design rosewood bookcase by Arne vodder for Sibast furniture 1958
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Discover the pinnacle of mid-century modern sophistication with the Arne Vodder rosewood bookcase, featuring two glass sliding doors with aluminium grips, crafted in 1958 for Sibast ...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mid-Cenury Modern Secretary Cabinet, Fully Adjustable, Teak, Zebra Wood - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Secretary cabinet with shelves, two solid teak blocks with teak veneer and blackened steel, fully adjustable, zebra wood inside, shellac finishing. Po...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Steel
Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Bookcases in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
IImari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, bookcases, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1957
These library units, crafted from walnut, are the work of Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
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
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
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
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
American Craftsman Rosewood Paperback Bookcase Vintage Mid-Century Narrow
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Nice ultra-narrow self-standing wall bookcase shelf. Heavy solid palisander / rosewood construction. Last image show other bookcase, wider, that is available.
Category
American Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
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
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
Rare bibliothèque Jacques Adnet
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare bibliothèque composée d'un meuble bas à caisson cubique en chêne entièrement gainé de cuir noir à piqure sellier. Ils présentent des plateaux rectangulaires en bois mélaminé noi...
Category
French Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase by Frode Holm for Illums, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase by Frode Holm for Illums, 1950s.
Danish Mid-Century Modern bookcase with cabinets in Rosewood/palisander by Danish architect Frode Holm for Illums Bol...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
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
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.
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Teak
Vintage Scandinavian teak bookcase, 1950s
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian teak bookcase from the 1950s with folding desk, hinged doors and shelves. Essential and functional design.
This Scandinavian teak bookcase, dating from the 1950s, combi...
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak
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
Dutch Industrial Design Storage Rack by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, Netherlands
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Dutch Industrial Design Storage Rack by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro. Made in the Netherlands, 1958. Minimalist and architectural in design. Storage rack, di...
Category
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Rare danish design rosewood bookcase by Arne vodder for Sibast furniture 1958
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Discover the pinnacle of mid-century modern sophistication with the Arne Vodder rosewood bookcase, featuring two glass sliding doors with aluminum grips, crafted in 1958 for Sibast F...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Restored Midcentury Hinged Storage Cabinet, Ash, Jitona Sobeslav, Czechia, 1950s
By Jitona
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Midcentury Hinged Storage Cabin.
Source: Czechia
Period: 1950-1959
Maker: Jitona Sobeslav
Material: Ash
Revived polish. Original decorative brass trim.
Our professional r...
Category
Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Bookshelf by Pieter De Bruyne, 1957
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This bookshelf and room divider was designed by Pieter De Bruyne in 1957.
It was designed for a bedroom. Characteristic of De Bruyne’s work is the pure design with an eye for detail...
Category
Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Ash
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.
4 wooden (teak veneer) shelves with a black painted metal system.
It ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Dunbar Room Divider by Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A two piece mahogany room divider with Japanese wood block printers plates. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
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
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
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 "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
Ilmari Tapiovaara Bookcase Produced by La Permanente Mobili
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare and large freestanding bookcase designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Produced by La Permanente Mobili, Cantù in Italy.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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
Pair of Wall-Mounted Bookcases in Solid Teak by Mogensen Koch
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of wall-mounted 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
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
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
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
Joaquim Tenreiro Bookshelf, Rosewood Veneers, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern, 1950
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
Category
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Metal
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, Teak
Ebonised turned wood bookshelves console, 1950s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Ebonised turned wood bookshelves console table resting on four feet supporting four shelves. Spain 1950s.
Category
Spanish Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood
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
Scandinavian 1950s/60s teak bookcase
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian teak bookcase with open compartments, shelves and sliding doors. Essential design with light structure and balanced proportions.
Scandinavian teak bookcase from the 195...
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Danish teak 1950s bookcase with drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Elegant vintage teak bookcase with drawers and pull-out desk. Essential Scandinavian design embellished with carved handles.
This Danish bookcase from the 1950s is made of teak. The...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak
English Wooden Bookcase Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This exquisite bookcase is a true gem that will add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any home. Crafted with attention to detail. Has warm tones and stunning grain patterns. ...
Category
English Neoclassical Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood
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
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
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
Small bookcase by Gio Ponti, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Small bookcase 1950s
50 cm x 30 cm x 50h cm
19,68 in x 11,81 in x 19,68 h in
Style
Italian, Vintage, Mid-Century
Category
Italian Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Walnut
“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
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
Swedish teak bookcase with hinged doors
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1950s teak bookcase with three open shelves and closed lower compartment with interior shelf.
Swedish teak bookcase dating from the 1950s, with a linear and functional struc...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Bookcase 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
Midcentury pair of Italian cabinets
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of Italian Mid-Century bookcases / sideboards, 1950s.
Elegant pair of multi-functional wooden bookcases, crafted in Italy during the 1950s. These versatile pieces combine the ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Rare Midcentury Bookcase in Rosewood by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Low bookcase roseoowd. 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
Rosewood
Ilmari Tapiovaara bookcase for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Italy ca. 1957
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Architectural bookcase by IImari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Italy ca. 1957. Wonderful piece with a clean lines and refined functional details, nothing is overdone, re...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Natural Fiber, Teak
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
"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
Jean Prouve Style La Residence Universitaire Jean Zay Student Etagere
By Jean Prouvé
Located in West Hollywood, CA
In the style of Jean Prouve an etagere with lower cupboard with patinated white painted bypass sliding doors, from the dormitories of the La Residence Universitaire Jean Zay, France ...
Category
French Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Tall "China" Bookcase by Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
The "China" bookcase in teak and solid oak frame. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1954, this piece is made by CM Madsen Cabinetmakers Denmark in the 1960s. Great original conditio...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
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