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Period: Mid-20th Century
Bookshelf in the Style of Carl Aubock
Located in Vienna, AT
Softwood with brass rods made in Austria in the 1950s.
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Guillerme et Chambron, Étagère, Oak Bookcase, Edition "Votre Maison", circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, étagère, oak bookcase, edition "Votre Maison", circa 1960.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
British Colonial Teak Wood Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
This clean-lined and substantial book cabinet was made from solid Teak wood and dates to the 1940's. It is is in the art modern or early Mid-Century Modern style. During the late Br...
Category
Burmese Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Fully restored ART DECO bookcase, 1930´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This bookcase was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930´s.
the library consists of two parts that can be separated from each other. Upper glazed and lower with storage areas...
Category
Czech Art Deco Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Metal
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.
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Teak
Carl Malmsten 'Släden' nesting tables, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1960s.
Produced in Sweden by Åfors Möbelfabrik.
Good condition.
Central table: H 57 cm × L 70,5 cm × W 41 cm
Small tables: H 53.5 cm × L 36.5 c...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Borge Mogensen Large Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A bastion of the Danish Modern design movement, to us, Børge Mogensen embodies integrity. His functional and diplomatic approach to furniture design paved the way for Danish design c...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Teak
Mid-Century Italian Modern Palisander & Marble Bookcase
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century (1940s) Italian Modern palisander rectangular bookcase featuring 2 centered marble columns with fluted staff-form giltwood mounts, 4 doors (2 with glass, 2 inlaid with a ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Giltwood
Antique American Corner Cabinet with Shelving & Cabinet Storage
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique corner cabinet features pine construction, vintage blue painted finish, newer chrome pull on cabinet door, and interior storage shelf
Dimensions: 18.25w 12.5d 72h
Cond...
Category
American American Craftsman Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Pine, Paint
Danish Modern Tambour-Door Bookshelf by Lyby Mobler
By Lyby Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Two Piece Room Divider by Broyhill
By Broyhill
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Standing over six feet tall this bookcase is a perfect room divider, featuring a finished back and open storage. Made by Broyhill for their 'Modern Classic' series, this unit has amp...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Sergio Rodrigues, 'Adolpho' Bookcase, 1960
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
Excellent condition.
Designed by Sergio Rodrigues and manufactured by OCA in Brazil in the 1960s, the "Adolpho" bookcase perfectly embodies the aesthetic of mid-century modern desig...
Category
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Jacaranda
Bookcase - Shelf - Teak wood - Danish design - Tap collections - 1960
Located in Lejre, DK
This bookcase with shelf is an example of Danish design from the 1960s, made of teak wood. It represents an era in which Danish furniture design flourished and gained international r...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Vintage Cabinets by František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok Pravenec
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Vintage cabinets by František Jirák for Tatra nábytok Pravenec.
Closet 75 x 107 x 40
Wardrobe 169 x 110 x 48
Bookcase 158 x 110x 44.
Category
Slovak Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Urio modular bookcase in teak by Ico & Luisa Parisi for MIM, Rome, 1960s
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Urio modular bookcase designed in the 1960s by Ico and Luisa Parisi for M.I.M. Rome.
The bookcase consists of four modules that also have the optional back panels that were sold sepa...
Category
Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Rosewood and Glass Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century open bookcase crafted from richly grained rosewood, likely produced in the 1960s. This minimalist storage piece features three height-adjustable glass shelves that rest w...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
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 Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Modern Danish Design Rosewood Bookcase by Hundevad & Co, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Bookcase
Danish bookcase in beautiful rosewood veneer. Designed by Carlo Jensen and made by Hundevad & Co.
Marked by 2 stamps! However, a Hundevad bookcase can always be recognized ...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Barristers Bookcase or Filing Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mid Century Barristers Bookcase or Filing Cabinet
This is a good quality golden oak Bookcase or filing cabinet, all of the shelves have a glazed up and over door and brass knobs
The...
Category
Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Étagère, Oak Bookcase, Edition "Votre Maison", circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, étagère, oak bookcase, edition "Votre Maison", circa 1960.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian vintage teak bookcase with drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s teak bookcase cabinet with three shelves, two hinged doors and five drawers with carved handles.
Scandinavian vintage teak bookcase with slender, well-proportioned frame. The ...
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Vintage Varnished Iron Etagere with Wooden and Colored Formica Shelves, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
This shelving unit is made from varnished iron with brass feet caps and wooden shelves that are covered in Formica.
It may show slight traces of use since it's ...
Category
Italian Minimalist Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Iron
1950s Iron and Glass Étagère in the Style of Walter Lamb
By Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning étagère with iron frame and marble shelves. Gorgeous patina to metal. Great for indoors or outdoors. Great lines. Good vintage condition.
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Marble, Iron
vintage bookcase cabinet 1960s Hundevad
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage bookcase cabinet 1960s Hundevad
period 1960s
design Hundevad Denmark
condition good minor signs of use
size 154.5 x 108 x 30.5 (hxbxd)
details wood; teak;
item n...
Category
Danish Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Elegant Mid-Century vintage bookcase with sliding glass doors by Turnidge
Located in London, GB
A teak bookcase with single cupboard. The two glass shelves are fronted by sliding glass doors. The bookcase features subtle design details: a black metal and brass door handle and m...
Category
British Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Oak Bookcase
Located in Brescia, IT
Bookcase with shelving and cabinet, 1950s/60s.
Original vintage cabinet from Scandinavia consisting of two parts. The upper part is a bookcase equipped with adjustable height shelvi...
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Set of Six Bookcases in Oak by Mogens Koch, Danish Design, Midcentury, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
6 bookcases in solid oak designed by Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen cabinetmakers in 1933. Made in Denmark and in all original condition.
Each bookcase is D 36cm / 28 CM, W 76 CM, H ...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Grosfeld House Secretary Bookcase by Lorin Jackson
Located in Hanover, MA
Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House 1940s cabinet bookcase in mahogany featuring a pull-out secretary with writing surface.
Distinctive Grosfeld "Glassic" Lucite ring pulls with sunbu...
Category
American Hollywood Regency Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Vintage oak bookcase
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage bookcase composed of two modules, the lower part is a small sideboard with door and drawers, while the upper part is a structure equipped with open shelves and display cabine...
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Wood
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 Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Slate, Metal
1940's Italian Bookcase by Vittorio Lombardi
By Vittorio Lombardi
Located in Hanover, MA
Standing open double bookcase with two single drawers with brass bow-tie handles and decorative painted ribbon detail on both sides, like pin striping. The edges are outlined in butterfly molding. The top and bottom flare outwards giving it the silhouette of the letter "K". On the back is an engraved brass plate which reads "Made by Vittorio Lombardi...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Parchment Paper
Pair of Small Mid-Century Modern Bookcases With Mahogany Shelves - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of small bookcases, blackened steel, adjustable mahogany shelves, French polish and waxed. Adjustable nickel-plated brass feet.
Italy, ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Steel
Stunning Large Inlaid Revolving Bookcase
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer this stunning large three tier revolving bookcase , lovely condition .
Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Please have a closer look at the pi...
Category
British Edwardian Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Yew
French Pair Neoclassic Breakfront Bookcase Consoles w/Beautiful Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of Neoclassical style bookcase consoles with brass accents, from the mid 20th century. This vintage pair of cabinets from France each stand approximately three feet in ...
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French Neoclassical Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Brass
German Oak Bookcase with Folding Doors in Style of Globe Wernicke, ca 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This bookcase was produced in Germany around the 1930s. It features 3 compartments with glass sliding doors. The interior dimensions of the compartments are: DWH 18.5 x 72 x 21 cm.
Category
German Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique Globe Wernicke 4 Box Bookcase with Mahogany Finish
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke features hardwood construction, original mahogany finish, four box design with brass accented trip,...
Category
American American Classical Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Scandinavian Teak Bookcase
Located in Brescia, IT
Original 1960s cabinet with 5 shelves.
A 200 cm high modernist bookcase with regular, square lines. Tapered feet enrich and lighten the structure.
A piece of furniture that in its s...
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mahogany bookcase with storage space
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s cabinet with writing desk and shelf.
An original 1960s piece of furniture of Scandinavian manufacture. In the lower part there is a co...
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Rare Shelve in Solid Teak & Bamboo designed by Laurids Lønborg, Denmark 1960's.
Located in Lejre, DK
Midcentury shelve in solid teak and bamboo. Designed and made by Laurids Lønborg Denmark 1960s. Great condition.
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Bookcase, Maple Wood, Two Doors and Five Shelves - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Bookcase, maple wood, French polished, two doors and five shelves, one shelf inside.
Italy, circa 1950.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Antique Neoclassical Style Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A smart and beautifully made antique neoclassical style open bookcase. It was made in England, and dates from around the 1930’s.
The quality is superb, this has a lovely breakfront ...
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British Neoclassical Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Walnut Bookcase, Well-Preserved Original Condition, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Art Deco walnut bookcase.
Source: Czechia
Period: 1950-1959
Material: walnut, glass
Well-preserved original condition.
Category
Czech Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Artisan Crafted Iron & Glass Ètagerè or Bookshelf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of a kind vintage iron and glass, artisan crafted, ètagerè or bookcase in the Brutalist style. Item features a heavy solid iron scrolling frame with remarkable sculptural form. T...
Category
American Brutalist Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Copper, Iron
brutalist display cabinet wall cabinet oak 1960s Danish
Located in Lemmer, NL
brutalist bookcase wall cabinet oak 1960s Danish
Brutalist oak bookcase from the 1960s. Can also be combined with two matching cabinets from the same series to form one large wa...
Category
Danish Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
brutalist bookcase wall cabinet oak 1960s Danish
Located in Lemmer, NL
brutalist bookcase wall cabinet oak 1960s Danish
Brutalist oak bookcase from the 1960s. Can also be combined with two matching cabinets from the same series to form one large wa...
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Danish Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
brutalist bookcase wall cabinet oak 1960s Danish
Located in Lemmer, NL
brutalist bookcase wall cabinet oak 1960s Danish
Brutalist oak bookcase from the 1960s. Can also be combined with two matching cabinets from the same series to form one large wa...
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Danish Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Vintage Lattice Style Bamboo & Rattan Etagere
Located in North Miami, FL
5 shelves and all original, this natural rattan and bamboo etagere with beautiful lattice side panels and base.
Category
American Organic Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Bookcase Made In Rosewood Made By Hundevad Furniture From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This bookcase in rosewood is a magnificent example of Danish furniture design. Created by Hundevad, a renowned manufacturer with a history of quality and craftsmanship, this bookcase is a symbol of Danish design heritage.
The natural beauty and durability of rosewood makes this bookcase a timeless and elegant addition to any room. The excellent quality and well-thought-out design is clearly visible in every detail of this piece of furniture.
The bookcase is not only a functional storage piece of furniture, but also a decorative item that exudes style and class. Hundevad's furniture is known for its exceptional quality and aesthetic appeal, and this bookcase is no exception. The stamp from Furniture Makers Control Denmark...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Giraffe bookcase by Tilche for Arform
By Paolo Tilche
Located in Milano, IT
Floor-to-ceiling adjustable bookshelf, Giraffe model by Paolo Tilche for Arform. Composed of two cabinets, various shelves, and a wardrobe. The wardrobe with two floor-to-ceiling upr...
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Original Midcentury Ash Small Cabinet Made by Tatra Pravenec, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Original midcentury ash small cabinet.
Source: Czechia
Period: 1950-1959
Maker: Tatra Pravenec
Material: Ash
Well-preserved original condition. High gloss.
Category
Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Bookcase Made In Rosewood With Light Display, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This bookcase with a light display, made from rosewood and showcasing Danish design from the 1960s, is a superb example of mid-century modern furniture. The piece combines functional...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Bamboo Bookcase
Located in Brescia, IT
Cabinet with three shelves made of Scandinavian-made Bamboo.
Minimalist and natural design furniture complement. The bamboo frame adds an exotic and organic touch to the environment...
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Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo
Danish teak room divider, modular library bookcase by L Chr Larsen & Son
By L. Chr Larsen & Son
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish teak room divider vintage library bookcase
Modular shelf-system by L Chr Larsen & Søn, 1960s
Bookcase - Mobile Bar composed of three...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modernism Bookcase
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s teak bookcase cabinet.
This practical bookcase with small dimensions is perfect for keeping tidy in rooms where there is not much space.
It consists of two modules: the upper part is a structure equipped with shelves with adjustable height, the lower part is a cabinet with storage...
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Vintage bookcase with metal frame
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare vintage Scandinavian bookcase with metal frame and mahogany wood shelves.
The structure consists of four wooden shelves and two magazine racks located at the bottom. The metal ...
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Metal
American Craftsman Solid Palisander Paperback Bookcase Vintage Mid-Century Wider
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Another wider paperback bookcase, shallow for entryways. Well made, beautiful active grain, this one has a finished back. Heavy solid palisander / rosewood construction. Last image...
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American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage cabinet with drawers and writing desk
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage oak cabinet with a practical combination of drawers and open compartment with flap.
Thanks to the flip top, it transforms into a convenient smart working station. It is ide...
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Wood
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