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Recognized Seller Listings
Set of Twelve Modular Bookcases by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Dallas, TX
A large twelve piece modular bookcase designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Solid teak construction with finger joints and adjustable shelves with hidden hardware.
Eac...
Category
Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs 'Välipala' Grand Library
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Huonekalu Mikko Nupponen, 'Välipala' bookcase, teak, lacquered wood , Finland, 1950s.
Designed by the Finnish designer Carl Gustaf Hiort, this wall un...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Teak
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. Th...
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Steel
Italian Custom Wall Unit Bookcase with Ladder in Walnut and Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Library wall unit, walnut, lacquered iron, brass, leather, Italy, 1950s
Stunning custom made wall unit made in Italy in the 1950s. The bookcase highlights the makers architectural s...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Iron
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati Large Library in Walnut
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
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 substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is constr...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
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
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Wall Unit in Walnut
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, wall unit 'E22', walnut, glass, polished steel, Italy, 1957
This wall-mounted shelving unit is designed by Osvaldo Borsani and is four sections large, wit...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Bookcase in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
IImari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, bookcase, teak, fabric, Italy, circa 1957
Crafted from teak, this exquisite bookcase is the creation of Finnish designer Ilmari Tap...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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
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
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, anodized aluminum, Italy, 1950s
Both aesthetics and functionality comes into play in this bookcase shel...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Guglielmo Pecorini Wall Shelf in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guglielmo Pecorini, wall shelf unit, walnut, Italy, design 1954, production 1950s
Adjustable unit consisting of a wall construction and two shelves. This piece is designed by Italia...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Finn Juhl for Bovirke Large Wall Unit in Teak and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, wall unit, model 'BO71', teak, pine, brass, Denmark, 1950s
This eccentric library unit designed by the renowned designer Finn Juhl is based on an elongated c...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Italian Bookcase in Walnut and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bookcase, oak, walnut, brass and glass, Italy, circa 1950.
This sophisticated, large bookcase designed in Italy comes in a great size. With a nice variety of storage compartment and...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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
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
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, teak, anodized aluminum, Italy, 1950s
Both aesthetics and functionality comes into play in this bookcase shelf; e...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
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
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 un...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Library in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
IImari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, bookcase, walnut, fabric, Italy, design 1957
This grand bookcase executed in walnut is designed by the Finnish designer Ilmari Tapi...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
FEAL, Bookcase, Teak, Brass, Italy, 1950s
By Feal
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and brass bookcase with cabinet designed and produced by FEAL, Italy, 1950s
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Feal, Wall-Mounted Shelves or Bookcase, Brass, Metal, Wood, Italy, 1950s
By Feal
Located in High Point, NC
A wall-mounted bookcase designed and produced by FEAL, Italy, 1950s. Produced in brass, lacquered metal, and wood.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paul Mccobb Room Divider for Calvin Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb Room Divider for Calvin Furniture Company, Features Mahogany, solid brass and glass shelves.
Lower section has Five Drawers with brass...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
A rosewood thin edge cabinet / bookshelf designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Category
Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Two Bookcases by Børge Mogensen for C. M. Madsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These impressive bookcases designed by Børge Mogensen reflect the Danish designer’s aesthetic that was clean and highly functional, creating pieces that stand out despite their restrained design.
The pair is made of solid wood with a beautiful woodgrain that is visible throughout the bodies. The shelves are all easily adjustable and removable. Each 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, these bookcases are perfect to showcase any item. Both bookcases stand sturdily on the distinctively sculpted, black lacquered wood legs. The subtle geometry of the base and the colour 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. Both bookcases are stamped with the cabinetmaker's mark and production number on their backs.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Both items have some discolouration and a later made (cable) hole that has been restored by a piece of coloured 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...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Bookcase 'Välipala' by HMN Huonekalu Mikko Nupponen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
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.
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Lacquer
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
Ilmari Tapiovaara Bookcase Produced by Asko in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare and large freestanding bookcase designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Produced by Asko in Finland.
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak, Lacquer
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
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
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
20th Century Ignazio Gardella 'Attributed' Hanging Bookcase in Wood 3 Shelves
Located in Turin, Turin
Hanging bookcase in wood attributed to the great italian architect Ignazio Gardella. The bookcase has 3 shelves and it could be perfect for a little ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Bookcase in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
IImari Tapiovaara for Permanente Mobili Cantù, bookcase, teak, lacquered wood, Italy, circa 1957
This grand bookcase executed in teak is designed by the Finnish designer Ilmari Tapi...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Bookcase by Børge Mogensen for C. M. Madsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
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...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Bookcase by Børge Mogensen for C. M. Madsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
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...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood
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
Finn Juhl Bookcase Produced by Bovirke in Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wall-mounted bookcase designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by Bovirke in Denmark.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass
1950s Walnut Open Cabinet with Glass Shelving by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A solid walnut open cabinet or vitrine with three adjustable glass shelves and a solid glass paneled back.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Børge Mogensen Bookcase Model 291 by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wall-mounted bookcase model 291 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Pine, Oak, Teak
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