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Period: 20th Century
Taichiro Nakay Cabinet in Maple and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakay, cabinet, metal, glass, brass, maple, mahogany, Italy, 1953.
This cabinet by Nakay consists of five compartments, supported by a metal frame that has a zig-zag stru...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Metal
Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1950s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
Mid-Century Modern 2 bay shelving system model Royal. This is a original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Triangular Bamboo and Rattan Italian Corner Bookcase Shelves, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury triangular bamboo and rattan corner bookcase shelves. Franco Albini inspired the design of this piece, produced is in Italy during the 1970s.
This piece is fant...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
"Loico" Bookcase by Angelo Mangiarotti in White Carrara Marble for Skipper 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Rare bookcase by Angelo Mangiarotti in white Carrara marble. The bookcase is part of the "Loico collection" for the Skipper factory Italy 1970s .The entire bookcase is made of white ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Carrara Marble
Sheraton Riviavl Style Mahogany Low Open Bookcase Shelf with a Single Drawer
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this elegant Mahogany open bookcase with a single drawer and shelf.
For its size, is ideal for any room that you would like to add character and...
Category
English Sheraton 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
HALE Mahogany Three Stack Barrister Bookcase
By Hale
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Arts & Crafts style stacking barrister bookcase by Hale of Herkimer, New York, USA. Mahogany with wood knobs and metal slide mechanisms. Features crown, three stacking flip up sli...
Category
American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Maitland-Smith Federal Style Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase/China Cabinet
Located in Milford, NH
A spectacular Federal style carved two part mahogany breakfront bookcase, server, or china cabinet made by Maitland-Smith, with nicely carved cornice surmounting and upper case with ...
Category
American 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Brass
George Nelson & Associates CSS Wall System for Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson & Associates CSS (Comprehensive Shelving System) for Herman Miller:
The system is comprised of five aluminum uprights with six shelves, 2 with light sources,
A Dropd...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Victorian Sheraton Revival Mahogany & Satinwood Revolving Book Side End Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine antique Sheraton Revival Mahogany & Satinwood, fret work carved, revolving bookcase table with ornately sculpted legs
A very good...
Category
English Sheraton 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Eta & Beta Bookcases by Achille Castiglioni for BBB, 1980s
Located in Renens, CH
Set of 3 bookcases designed by Achille Castigliono, for BBB (Italy) by the end of the 1970s.
These bookcases (2x BETA, 1 x ETA) were originally purchased during the 1980s; they c...
Category
Italian Post-Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Antique Neoclassical Style Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique neoclassical Empire style wood open bookcase, dating from around the 1930-50’s period.
It has a reeded top edge and reeded tapered side columns, topped with gilt ...
Category
English Neoclassical 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Memphis Design 'Colonna Ollo' Cabinet by Alessandro Mendini, Italy 1980s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Memphis Design 'Colonna Ollo' Cabinet by Alessandro Mendini, Italy 1980s. This cabinet is impressive due to its shape, graphical design, and size. The cabinet consists of wood with a...
Category
Italian Post-Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Theodore Alexander Dwarf Open Bookcase with Brown Leather Side Panels & Drawer
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Theodore Alexander dwarf open library bookcase with single drawer.
A good looking well made and decorative dwarf open bookcase. It h...
Category
English Victorian 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Desk/Bookshelf by Raffaella Crespi, Mobilia
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century Modern desk/bookshelf by Raffaella Crespi, Mobilia.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie Burnt Bamboo Tortoise Hanging Folding Wall Shelves, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of burnt bamboo or tortoiseshell bamboo bentwood foldable hanging wall shelves. Each piece is created from beautiful brown and black bamboo. Each shelf features two shelves th...
Category
Southeast Asian Chinoiserie 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo
American Mid Century California Design Small Bookcase by Vista
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple atomic age black enameled metal frame, with wood painted shelves and solid marble top, bookcase made by Vista of California, circa the 1950s, we have resprayed the metal frame...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal
Large American Pine Country Cupboard with Bookshelf
Located in Brea, CA
Large American pine country cupboard with bookshelf
A solid large stately piece, with great storage. Perfect for a country farmhouse style kitchen, or display in your living space. ...
Category
20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Pine
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 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Pair of Tall and Narrow Chrome & Glass Etageres
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice mid century modern narrow and tall etageres.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Antique Oak Leaded Glass Bookcase, Display Cabinet, Scotland, 1910, B2941
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak leaded glass bookcase, display cabinet, Scotland 1910, B2941
Scotland 1910
Solid oak
Original finish
Moulded cornice on top
Pair of leaded glass doors
Original lo...
Category
Scottish Vintage 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Mogens Koch Cabinets in Oak for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch cabinets in oak. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Mogens Koch Bookcases in Teak for Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch two bookcases in Teak. Two inlays are removabel. Executed by Rud Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper label ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/45 NØRREBROGADE/KØBENHAVN.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Mahogany Stacking Etagere or Wall Unit, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional carved mahogany "Taliesin" stacking etagere, bookcase, or wall unit
By Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon
USA, 1950s
Measures: 86.25" W x 1...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Large Industrial Shelves or Store Display Fixture, France, 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Large and deep 20th century French industrial store display fixture or shelving unit, etagere, library
Iron mounted frame with X-shaped back supports
Oil-rubbed hand polished finis...
Category
French Industrial 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Vichr a Spol Art Deco Bookcase Made in 1930s Czechia
By Vichr & Spol
Located in Horomerice, CZ
The bookcase has been restored and refinished. It's made out of oak, chrome plated steel and glass. It was made in 1930s in Czechia by Vichr a spol.
The bookcase features metal l...
Category
Czech Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Rope and Tassel Bookcase / Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A truly rare find - impressive in size and style.
Highly stylized with tassel form " feet " and mirrored bottom shelf.
Category
Italian 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mahogany Dwarf Open Libary Bookcase Cabinet
Located in GB
We are so excited to present to you this vintage mahogany dwarf bookcase.
We have lightly restored this by giving it a hand clean all over, hand waxed and hand polish.
Please ...
Category
British 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
Globe Wernicke Bookcase in Light Oak Three Elements
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant Globe Wernicke bookcase in oak from the end of the 19th century-Beginning of the 20th century -England -London
Beautiful bookcase in light oak which is composed of a base an...
Category
British Edwardian 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Edwardian Solid Oak Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5225 Edwardian open bookcase in oak with moulded top, shallow frieze and three height adjustable shelves flanked by reeded pilasters, standing on moulded plinth base. This antique ...
Category
20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Stylish Pair Dixie Campaign Style Walnut Bookcase Etagere Shelves Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish pair of walnut Dixie Campaign style etagere bookcases. We love that these are double-sided so they can be used floating in the middle of your space. They measure 77"T x 30"W ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Style Commode Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Vitrine Buffet Sideboard Inlay
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Louis XVI Style Commode Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Vitrine Buffet Sideboard. Marble top two part French cabinet
Curved beveled glass vitrine. Outstanding inlay work. C.1920s piece in mint...
Category
French Louis XVI 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Regency Style Palm & Pineapple Bookcases / Etageres Att. Gampel-Stoll, Pair
By Gampel-Stoll
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I have not had these bookcases attributed to Gampel-Stoll before now! They are painted white with glass shelves. They could be illuminated. At their widest, branch to branch, they ar...
Category
American Regency Vintage 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mahogany and Brass Shelves Unit Attributed to Maison Jansen, Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Baroeul, FR
Mahogany and brass neoclassical style shelves unit. This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Category
French Neoclassical Vintage 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chinese Scholars' Shelves, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the early 20th century, this pair of two-drawer collector's shelves is seamlessly constructed with clean lines and open sides. Rounded edges soften the angular frame and ref...
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
English Open Bookcase of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English open-face bookcase of mahogany, with three adjustable shelves, featuring a moulded top and frieze with dentil trim, standing on a plinth base.
Category
English 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Wood
High English Canterbury
Located in Tarrytown, NY
3 foot huge, turn of the century English canterbury with dovetail drawers. Oversized, perfect for an architects office to hold plans. Came from the offices of Ralph Lauren in New Yor...
Category
Antique 20th Century Bookcases
Vintage Midcentury Baughman Sculptural Chrome and Glass Étagère Bookcase Shelf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style sculptural chrome and glass étagère bookcase shelf. Item features chrome metal frame, 4 glass shelves, very nice vintage item, clean mo...
Category
North American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Walnut Revolving 3-Tier Bookcase, Manner of Maurice Villency
Located in Norwalk, CT
A modern take on the Classic 19th century revolving bookcase, this sturdy piece is both stylish and utile. Features an oiled-walnut veneer and cylindrical swiveling base. Bookcase is...
Category
Serbian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Henredon Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1980s
Gorgeous figured walnut, with original bra...
Category
American Georgian 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Campaign Oak and Cane Bookcase on Chest
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Campaign bookcase on chest
By Henredon, "Artefacts" Collection
USA, Circa 1970s
Oak, with caned panel and original brass hardware.
Measures: 26"W x ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Reclaimed Elm Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Reclaimed elm bookcase with a weathered grey finish.
Piece from out one of a kind collection, Le Monde. Exclusive to Brendan Bass.
Globally curated by Brendan Bass, Le Monde fu...
Category
Rustic 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Elm
Maison Jansen Louis XVI Style Double Sided Bookcase in Mahogany, Brass & Marble
Located in West Sussex, GB
A Louis XVI style double sided mahogany and brass inlay bookcase by Maison Jansen,early 20th century. Shaped grey variegated marble top with pierced brass gallery, above opposing set...
Category
French Louis XVI 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Marble, Brass
Low White Montana Module with Two Rooms, Designed by Peter J. Lassen
By Montana
Located in Lejre, DK
Low white Montana module with two rooms, designed by Peter J. Lassen.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Danish Vintage Arne Vodder Teak Double Bookcase for Sibast, 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Renens, CH
A set of two identical bookcases designed by Arne Vodder and executed by Sibast, Denmark. Our version is made in teak and has been completely refinished.
The bookcases have always...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Teak
French Art Deco Walnut Library Bookcase
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A two door walnut library bookcase with two doors, three adjustable shelves behind. The stunning handles and escutchoen are gilt bronze so have been carefully cleaned.
The cabinet...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Mogens Koch Bookcases of Elm for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch set of six bookcases of elm. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Arc Top Lighted Lucite Étagère Vitrine
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern all Lucite and white acrylic five shelves étagère vitrine wall unit floor lamp, light fixture.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Lucite
Pair of Chinese Carved Rosewood Display Cabinets or Bookcases
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of Chinese carved rosewood display curio cabinets or bookcases. Featuring a lattice open fretwork design of cracked ice. Intricately carved on three sides having two o...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Pair Display Shelves in Red Tubular Enameled Steel Frames with 3/8 Inch Glass
Located in Kansas City, MO
Two display / storage shelves with 3/8 inch polished edge glass and red enameled tubular frames. Very good condition. Price is for each. These would work well in any mid century, pos...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass
Lucite / Bamboo / Glass Etagere in the Style of Karl Springer
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted Etagere with clear Lucite posts straddled by hardened bamboo pieces woven to each corner making for nice detailed construction . Five glass shelves that include t...
Category
Unknown Modern 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Glass, Lucite
Midcentury Italian Column Cabinet Bookcase Hand Carved blond Walnut Wax-Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Simply spectacular Italian column cabinet, bookcase diffusely hand carved with classical renaissance motifs, wax-polished
A precious column aesthetically and as a quality of executio...
Category
Italian Renaissance Revival 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
De Puydt: Brutalist Solid Oak Shelving with Lower Cupboard
By De Puydt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Brutalist Solid Oak Shelving with a lower cupboard by de Puydt . Peg tension construction. The door handle also is the latch.
Belgium, 1970's.
Category
Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Étagère Server Room Divider by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous three tiered shelf unit with endless possibilities. Created by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, C1930. Great shelf unit. Walnut with aluminum supports. Finished on all sides...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
De Puydt: Brutalist Solid Oak Cabinet with Upper and Lower Double Doors
By De Puydt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large brutalist solid oak cabinet by de Puydt with upper and lower double doors. Peg tension construction. The door handle also is the latch.
Belgium, 1970's.
Category
Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
De Puydt: Brutalist Solid Oak Shelving
By De Puydt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large brutalist solid oak bookcase with four shelves by de Puydt.
Belgium, 1970's
Category
Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Cesare Lacca Midcentury Ebonized Wood and Brass Italian Magazine Table, 1940s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic midcentury ebonized wood and brass magazine table. Cesare Lacca designed this wonderful piece in Italy during the 1950s.
This item is amazing as it is in ebonized wood w...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Italian Shelving Unit in Walnut, Bespoke Vintage Architect Piece
Located in Antwerp, BE
Tall architectural library, walnut, Postmodern, Italy, 1980s
Superb piece in beautifully grained italian walnut.
The height of this piece makes it stand out from any other bookca...
Category
Italian Post-Modern 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
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 Ta...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Teak
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