Mid-20th Century Bookcases

Bookcase Glass engraved with men and women swimming under the Sun Year: 1930 Country: French It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase. We have specialized in the sale of Art Dec...

2 Tables with shelves Art Deco Material: wood Style: Art Deco Country: France If you want to live in the golden years, this is the tables that your project needs. We have speciali...

Italian-made 1960s bookcase featuring a wire mesh frame and 5 teak wood shelves. Interesting is the block structure so you can vary the composition of the structure and wire mesh. ...

From the collection of the Academy of Versailles - University residence in Antony, France, circa 1950s Incredible oak bookcase in the style of Escande with wonderful patina. Sin...

From the Royal Danish Embassy in Washington, DC we are pleased to offer this lovely bookcase by Grete Jalk. Incredible figuring in the rosewood grain. Can be placed directly on the f...

Cool vintage tall chrome book case from 1960-1970s. There are 4 smoke colored glass shelves and 1 wooden shelf, all movable, in each book case. At the...

Pair of bookcases in teak, Sweden 1960s

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...

Mogens Koch a set of four bookcases in mahogany. Executed by Rud Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘Rud. Rasmussen/ Snedkerier / København / Denmark.

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,...

Bookcase model “Adolpho” Manufactured by Sergio Rodrigues Brazil, 1960 Jacaranda, leather panels Measurements 203 x 43 x 210h cm 79,9 x 16,9 x 82,7h in

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.

This elegant bookshelf is one of the many Móveis Cimo's furniture pieces manufactured during the 1960s. The piece is composed of five shelves and one...

Superb large bamboo shelving with 5 levels bounded by leather.  

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...

Guillerme et Chambron, rare 1960 oak bookcase, Votre Maison Edition Ceramic by Boleslaw Danikowski. 2 sliding glass doors are available (not shown in the photo).

Handsome large scale vintage Italian carved and painted display shelf. Nice patina on this piece and lots of room to display books or collections. Beautiful!

Black stitched leather book rack.

Mahogany cabinet. Located in NY.

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

1950s belief in oakwood with sliding doors.

Shelf designed by Alvar Andersson for Hyresgästernas Möbelaffär, Sweden, 1930s. Lacquered wood with metal inlays. Measures: H: 115 cm W: 80.5 cm D: 27 cm

Danish Freestanding Oak Bookcase by Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbler, 1960s. Danish Mid-Century Modern 2 bay modular shelving system in solid and veneered light Nordic white oak. A...

Clean Lined Art Deco Bookcase, designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, American, circa 1930s. Part of Rohde's modular East Indian Laurel Group. This piece is currently being ref...

Unusual Italian mid-century wood and leather etagere shelf. Circa 1960. Perfect for today's transitional designs!

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

Danish Walnut Stand Alone Wall Unit / Room Divider / Bookshelf Additional information: Material: Walnut Featured at DC Gorgeous honey-toned walnut that would certainly play wel...

A tall bookcase shown in oak with a soaped finish. Exposed finger joints and adjustable shelves. Comprised of two stackable tops on a base with 4 feet. Designed by Peter Hvidt produc...