1950s Bookcases

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.

Bookcase model “MF-710” Manufactured by Unilabor Brasil, 1954 Jacaranda, formica, painted metal and brass Measurements 103 cm x 43,1 cm x 200h cm 44,5 in x 17 in x 78,7h in Literatur...

Midcentury shelve in solid teak and bamboo. Designed and made by Laurids Lønborg Denmark 1960s. Great condition.

Small solid wood wall bookcase, 1950s Scandinavian production, attributed to Josef Frank. Solid wood wall bookcase, Scandinavian production 1950s, attributed to Josef Frank. The com...

1950s French iron neoclassical style etagere with five mirror shelves, gold ball feet and detail. Light age to mirror. Very good condition for age! M...

Midcentury small side table Source: Czechia Period: 1950-1959 Material: Beech, Umakart Original well-preserved condition. Revived...

Bookcase, maple wood, French polished, two doors and five shelves, one shelf inside. Italy, circa 1950.

1950s/60s teak bookcase with open shelves and black tapered feet. Clean and balanced line. Vintage Scandinavian bookcase made of teak, dating from the 1950s/60s. The structure featu...

Elegant midcentury (1950s) French sliding doors belief in oakwood. Impeccably restored, fits perfectly both at home and in the office, for books...

Light-filled sky-ground bookcase, three bays with storage cabinets, 1950. Polyester finish and metal illuminating structure painted black at the top.

Pair of small bookcases, blackened steel, adjustable mahogany shelves, French polish and waxed. Adjustable nickel-plated brass feet. Italy, ...

Small midcentury table. Source: Czechia Period: 1950-1959 Colors: Brown, blue, grey with a pattern Material: Beech, umakart Well-prese...

Rare bookcase ‘Välipala’ designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs. Produced by HMN Huonekalu Mikko Nupponen in Finland. Can be installed in many different ways.   

1950 wall book rack in black stitched leather by Jacques Adnet.

Bookcase Manufactured by Home of Turin Italy, 1950s Wood 80 x 20 x 80h cm 31,5 x 7,9 x 31,5h in Bookcase produced by the Home of Turin towards the end of the 1950-s based on a p...

This impressive bookcase designed by Børge Mogensen reflects the Danish designer’s aesthetic that was clean and highly functional, creating pieces that stand out despite their restrained design. The bookcase is made of wood with a beautiful woodgrain that is visible throughout the bodies. The bookcase ' tops, flanks, fronts and shelves are constructed of solid wood. The shelves are all easily adjustable and removable. The bookcase features five adjustable shelves, a feature of functionality. The shelves can be arranged in multiple ways to accommodate books or other objects of various sizes, and thanks to the open front, this bookcases is perfect to showcase any item. The bookcase stands sturdily on the distinctively sculpted, black lacquered wooden legs. The subtle geometry of the base and the color blocking legs add modernism to the design while also balancing out the heaviness of the body. Børge Mogensen’s present design for C. M. Madsen Cabinetmakers Denmark was manufactured by the Danish company, FDB Møbler. The bookcase is stamped with the cabinetmaker's mark and production number on the back. Condition: Good, in good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Both items have some discoloration and a later made (cable) hole that has been restored by a piece of colored plywood. Dimensions: ?48.03 in W x 10.23 in D x 62.59 in H 122 cm W x 26 cm D x 159 cm H About the Designer: Børge Mogensen is without a doubt one of the most famous Danish designers. Born in 1914 in Aalborg, Mogensen was trained as a cabinet maker and studied at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen from 1936-1938, and architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts’ School of Architecture between 1938 and 1942. At the beginning of his career, he became head of F.D.B. Mobler’s furniture design studio. In 1950 he started his own design studio, collaborating with manufacturers Soborg, the Swedish company Karl Andersson and the famous manufacturer Fredericia from 1955. The collaboration with the latter resulted in many of Mogensen’s most famous furniture pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa...

This impressive bookcase designed by Børge Mogensen reflects the Danish designer’s aesthetic that was clean and highly functional, creating pieces that stand out despite their restrained design. The bookcase is made with a beautiful woodgrain that is visible throughout the bodies. The bookcase ' tops, flanks, fronts and shelves are constructed of solid wood. The shelves are all easily adjustable and removable. The bookcase features five adjustable shelves, a feature of functionality. The shelves can be arranged in multiple ways to accommodate books or other objects of various sizes, and thanks to the open front, this bookcases is perfect to showcase any item. The bookcase stands sturdily on the distinctively sculpted, black lacquered wooden legs. The subtle geometry of the base and the color blocking legs add modernism to the design while also balancing out the heaviness of the body. Børge Mogensen’s present design for C. M. Madsen Cabinetmakers Denmark was manufactured by the Danish company, FDB Møbler. The bookcase is stamped with the cabinetmaker's mark and production number on the back. Condition: Good, in good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Both items have some discoloration and a later made (cable) hole that has been restored by a piece of colored plywood. Dimensions: 48.03 in W x 10.23 in D x 62.59 in H 122 cm W x 26 cm D x 159 cm H About the Designer: Børge Mogensen is without a doubt one of the most famous Danish designers. Born in 1914 in Aalborg, Mogensen was trained as a cabinet maker and studied at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen from 1936 to 1938, and architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts’ School of Architecture between 1938 and 1942. At the beginning of his career, he became head of F.D.B. Mobler’s furniture design studio. In 1950 he started his own design studio, collaborating with manufacturers Soborg, the Swedish company Karl Andersson and the famous manufacturer Fredericia from 1955. The collaboration with the latter resulted in many of Mogensen’s most famous furniture pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa...

50s Wall Mounted Shelving design by Studio PFR of Gio Ponti, Fornaroli, Rosselli wall-mounted grid in iron lacquered black features five independently adjustable shelves in solid...

Black stitched leather book rack.

Original midcentury ash small cabinet. Source: Czechia Period: 1950-1959 Maker: Tatra Pravenec Material: Ash Well-preserved original condition. High gloss.

Art Deco walnut bookcase. Source: Czechia Period: 1950-1959 Material: walnut, glass Well-preserved original condition.

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of circa 1950 Flamed Mahogany dwarf open Library bookcases cupboard bases. A very good looking and well-made pair,...

Vintage teak bookcase from the 1950s/60s. Six open compartments and essential structure, typical of Nordic design. Vintage Scandinavian bookcase from the 1950s/60s, made of teak wit...

1950s belief in oakwood with sliding doors.