Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Color: Brown
Founders Walnut Lazy Susan Mini Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century walnut lazy susan mini-bookcase with a rectangular form of alternating panels and two compartment shelves on each side, on a ful...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Narrow Johannes Sorth Bookcase in Nutwood
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Johannes Sorth
Manufacturer: Bornholms Møbelfabrik
Era: 1960s
Materials: Nutwood, Beech
Measurements: 39.75? wide x 12" deep x 71.5? tall
Condition:...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Beech, Nutwood
Italian Modular Cabinet in White and Red Lacquered Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
High board / room divider / bookcase, lacquered wood, Italy, 1960s.
This eccentric cabinet contains eight different sized separate elements and is executed in largely white lacquer...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Italian Free Standing Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's.
4 wooden shelves with a black painted metal system and brass feet.
It is very easy to disassemble with 8...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen Teak Bookcase Display Hutch Top
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen teak Bookcase display Hutch top for John Stuart. Iten features beautiful wood grain, dovetailed construction, worki...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Unit in Wood and Aluminum for Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Charlotte Perriand Nuage unit in wood and aluminum for Cassina
The modules with doors on this iconic piece of furniture give wings to creative inspirat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Poul Nørreklit Modular Freestanding Bookcase Cabinet Plexiglass Rosewood
Located in Berlin, BE
This Norrektlit cabinet is a functional storage system consisting of various cabinets, drawers and multiple shelves.
These can be arranged individually within three columns.
The ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Bookcase/Storage Cabinet by Paul McCobb Planner Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A cabinet sitting on a bench base with conical legs, having one adjustable shelve
sliding doors and storage finished in satin black having brass finger pulls . Solid maple wood con...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Rosewood Bookshelf by Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor, 1950s, Mid-Century
Located in New York, NY
This bookshelf was designed in the 1950s by Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998) and produced by Unilabor. He designed and projected furniture based on his constructive references related t...
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1950s South American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase "Infinito" for Cassina, Italy, new
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
The price given applies to the bookcase as shown in the first picture. Prices vary dependent on the color, size and material.
Modular Bookcase designed by Franco Albini, relaunched in 2008. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. An extremely flexible bookcase, with myriad modular options, suited to being against a wall or as a room partition...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
L'Atelier Bookcase in Brazilian Rosewood by Jorge Zalszupin, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This Rosewood Bookcase, designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and manufactured by L'Atelier in the 1960s, is a great way to have the diversity of different tones of Rosewood in jus...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Cork, Hardwood
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 3-Shelf System for GUBI in Oak (95cm)
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 3-shelf system for GUBI in Oak.
The Démon Shelf, or the Biblio-Démon in Matégot’s original 1954 sketches, was part of a “plan d’execution de la bibliothèque," or his ideal model of an interior home library and study...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Original Midcentury String Shelving Unit by Nils Strinning
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Patina on this dark teak String Unit original from 1950. Featuring 8 shelves that are adjustable along the ladder work using the built in brass c...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel
Late 20th Century 5 Shelves Open Bookcase by Kimball Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Late 20th century 5 shelves open bookcase by Kimball Furniture. Circa 1990s.
This robust open bookcase features a clean line design with rounded top edges, four adjustable wood shelves with metal brackets, a beautiful dark cherry wood...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Bookcase by Umberto Mascagni, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Modular bookcase unique in style, design, planning and materials. The Mascagni company for the excellent quality and uniqueness of products boasted in the 50's a reference of exclusi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC20 Casier Standard for Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Berlin, DE
The price given applies to the piece as shown in the first picture. Prices vary dependent on the color, size and material of the piece.
Casier designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1925. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The Casiers standard...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Bookcase in Brazilian Wood
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
We work with artisans who masterfully restore typical pieces from each period of our history, valuing their different preservation techniques. Teamwork has built this pioneering comp...
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1940s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
1 Rosewood Poul Hundevad Wall Unit for Jensen & Herning
Located in Pasadena, TX
Rosewood bookcase wall unit by Poul Hundevad for Aerthoj Jensen and Molholm Herning
Top unit has four green felt-lined drawers and a drop desk with ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Teak Mid-Century Modern Wall Storage Bookcase Cabinet with Drop Front Desk
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern large wall storage cabinet and bookcase with a drop front desk in teak. It is in wonderful vintage condition but not without some s...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Laminate, Teak
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-Shelf System for GUBI in Oak
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-Shelf System for GUBI in Oak.
The Démon Shelf, or the Biblio-Démon in Matégot’s original 1954 sketches, was part of a “plan d’execution de la bibliothèque," or his ideal model of an interior home library and study...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Johannes Sorth Bookcase in Nutwood
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Johannes Sorth
Manufacturer: Bornholms Møbelfabrik
Era: 1960s
Materials: Nutwood, Beech
Measurements: 39.75? wide x 17" deep x 71.5? tall
Condition:...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Beech, Nutwood
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-26-A Aluminium Book Case / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This periodical bookcase is not only a fantastic piece, it’s a design icon. Finally, it’s the most radical item of all Chandigarh items. It has very sculptural qualities, like a faca...
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1960s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Franco Albini Veliero Bookcase for Cassina, Italy, new
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
The price given applies to the piece as seen in the first picture. Prices vary dependent on the chosen material. The shelf is available in natural ashwood or black stained ashwood wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Mahogany Bookcase by De Coene of Courtrai
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-century mahogany bookcase by De Coene of Courtrai is an exceptional choice to create a one-of-a-kind look for your office! Using sapele mahogany veneering as the primary source o...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
MCM 2-Piece China Hutch Cabinet Buffet by Heywood Wakefield Contessa Collection
Located in Topeka, KS
Mid-Century Modern 2-piece china hutch, cabinet, or buffet by Heywood Wakefield for the Contessa Collection. Comprised of 2-pieces a top hutch & a bottom buffet in a dark cherrywood, woven wicker basket weave or caned door fronts, brass toned pulls, & slim steel legs. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are nicks on the left side of the buffet edge toward the front. Stiffener has been added underneath buffet as the cabinet had sagged in the middle making doors uneven. Stiffener corrected that issue. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960’s.
In 1959, the Heywood Wakefield “Contessa” slogan was "Wood for warmth and grace ... steel for strength and rigidity." "Furniture of Slender Elegance." And does this China cabinet ever fit that description. The Contessa line features a darker cherrywood, gold or brass toned accents, and slim steel legs. This cabinet has 2 pieces. A bottom buffet that features brass toned pulls that open two sets of double doors. There are three drawers on the right side with a silverware tray in the top drawer. The left side is open storage. The top hutch features two rolling side doors with woven wicker basket weave, or caned, door fronts and three shelves in the center. The whole cabinet stands on slim steel legs and exudes mid-century modern magnificence! This awesome, versatile china cabinet or buffet will look amazing whether you place it in the dining room, living room, study, or the kitchen. It is adaptable enough to blend right in whether your design style leans to Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern, industrial, southwestern, or modern country.
In 1897, two prominent furniture companies, Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Company merged and created Heywood Brothers & Wakefield Company; the name would be shortened to Heywood-Wakefield in 1921. The new company rose to popularity in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s with its solid wood, Art Deco-inspired, mid-century modern furniture. In 1992, South Beach Furniture Company acquired the rights to the Heywood-Wakefield name. After realizing how in demand vintage Heywood Wakefield pieces were, production began on new pieces that remained true to the style, quality, and values of the original company. Today's Heywood-Wakefield is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the name and its famous pieces while incorporating new and contemporary technology which allows new generations to appreciate the classic looks from a classic company.
This is a fabulous piece by Heywood Wakefield’s Contessa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Storage by Guillerme et Chambron Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Oak console Votre Maison Edition, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
75″ Chrome Milo Baughman Style Etagere
Located in Pasadena, TX
75? Chrome Milo Baughman Style Etagere
Stylish multi-shelved unit in chrome with brass accents and smoked glass.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Teak Glass-Front Bookcase by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler
Located in Norwalk, CT
A fabulous high quality two-piece Danish mid-century bookcase or display cabinet in teak wood, designed by Børge Mogensen for the Danish manufacturer Søborg Møbler. This cabinet feat...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
1960s Børge Mogensen Danish Teak Cabinet Bookcase, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Bookcase can be separated from cabinet
- Adjustable shelves
- The item has been carefully refurbished.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
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
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Teak
Rattan Burned Bamboo Decorative Scrolls 4 Tier Shelf Bookcase Etagere 1970s Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rattan burned bamboo decorative scrolls 4 tier shelf bookcase Etagere 1970S Mint.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookcase Cabinet Painted Panels by Hubert Minnebo
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A long mid century bookcase made of walnut veneer. The cabinet has three aluminum painted panels with fishes. Created and signed and dated (1966) by Hubert Minnebo (Belgium, 1940). The cabinet has 3 doors. Left and right are glass sliding doors. The cabinet has onea key, which fits on all three doors. The condition is good, except for a few missing pieces of wood veneer. The video shows the veneer flaws.
The painted panels are made of anodized aluminum. It is a technique that aluminum is anodized, the aluminium panel can absorb aniline color pigments; these are color pigments that are dissolved in acetone or dimethyl formamide. This requires smooth work, comparable to painting a fresco, where correction of errors is not possible. Minnebo also made this panels aluminum panels for reception halls and house facades and as decoration in restaurants and stations. His work is refined with a controlled use of colours.
Free shipping for purchase in Europe
The oeuvre of sculptor, jewelery designer and graphic artist Hubert Minnebo has been in the spotlight for fifty years. Not in the front row, but also indispensable. Between realism and idealization. Without overestimation, and with an unmistakable noblesse d'âme. This monograph charts Minnebo's remarkable artistic journey and is generously illustrated with photographs of his life and work. Well-known critics and several artists and friends of Minnebo are collaborating: Octave Landuyt...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Modular Wood Bookcase from 50s
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with trace of age and use for this wall unit made from wood and metal with brass details. The blue velvet background is in poor condition. Produced in Italy du...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC20 Casier Standard by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Casier designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1925.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The Casiers standard formed part ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Rosewood Wall Bookshelf by Celina Decorações, Brazilian Mid-Century, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This charming bookshelf, manufactured by Celina Decorações in the 1960s, is composed of a solid wood structure with Rosewood veneers. The piece is co...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Imported Mid Century Standalone bookcase shelf with Writing Desk
Located in Seattle, WA
The statement piece that will define your space yet also help to contain, organize and curate your stuff
use the drop-down surface on either side as a workstation or a bar
plentifu...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Italian Modular Bookshelf, 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian modular bookshelf, 1970s.
Dimensions: H=115 cm; W=300 cm; D= 45 cm.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Assymetrical Woven Rattan Wrapped Modernist Étagère, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Woven rattan wrapped assymetrical etagere with glass shelves from the 1970s.
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 3-Shelf System for GUBI in American Walnut
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 3-Shelf System for GUBI in American Walnut.
The Démon Shelf, or the Biblio-Démon in Matégot’s original 1954 sketches, was part of a “plan d’execution de la b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in American Walnut
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in American Walnut.
The Démon Shelf, or the Biblio-Démon in Matégot’s original 1954 sketches, was part of a “plan d’execution de la bibliothèque," or his ideal model of an interior home library and study...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Hanging Wall Unit in Wood, Italy, 1960's
Located in Brussels , BE
Hanging wall unit in wood, Italy, 1960's.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Self-Standing Corner Bookcase with Desk by Borsani, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Amazing Italian corner Bookcase with Desk, produced in the 1950s and very well designed, probably by one of the most important Italian designers of the period such as Osvaldo Borsani...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Stained Glass, Wood
Pair of Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Etageres, Wall Unit or Book Shelves
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning transitional pair of matching shelving units from the 1970's. They feature burl wood with a decorative lattice work. Price includes the p...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Burl
Bamboo Rattan and Glass Bookcase Étagère, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Italian bookcase shelf étagère in bamboo and rattan and glass shelves from the 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, Wicker
Secretary by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
Wooden secretary. The roll top opens by pulling on the leather inlaid writing surface, underneath it are small drawers. This secretary has 10 drawers in the front, several drawers behind the roll top and in the back there are two glass shelves. The legs are made of solid wood and are connected by aluminum strips. On the top there is a glass shelf on which you can put objects while using the rolling...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Modular Wooden Bookcase by Ico Parisi
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
This vintage modular wooden bookcase was designed by Ico Parisi for Italian manufacturer MIM, in the 50's. The wooden bookcase is called Lerici and pub...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Narrow 1950s Bookcase / Wall Unit in Teak, Jacaranda + Cane
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak, Jacaranda, Cane
Measurements: 39.5? wide x 14? deep x 46? tall
Condition: In excellent ori...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak, Cane, Jacaranda
Mid Century Bookcase U-453 by Jiří Jiroutek for Interier Praha, 1960´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century bookcase, model no. U-453, designed by Jirí Jiroutek for Interiér Praha. It was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. This model is associated with the world-f...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Oak, Plywood
Italian Wall Unit / Room Dividers in Teak and Brass, Italy, circa 1950-70
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Italian room divider / wall unit in teak with brass details - Italy, circa 1950-70
The wall unit can be set-up in different ways.
The brass feet are adjustable in height for leveli...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern White Wood Modular Bookcase, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern White wood modular bookcase, 1970s.
Modular bookcase composed of 4 rectangles and 5 squares with rounded corners in white painted solid wood. Can be assem...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Bill Renwick Storage Cabinet for Brunswick Co.
By Bill Renwick, Brunswick Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare industrial storage cabinet by Bill Renwick for Brunswick, c.1950s, USA. This piece features a gray masonite frame and interior with a laminate top. Both sides of this cabinet have sliding doors in cream and coral which open to reveal shelving separated down the middle of the cabinet by a metal grate...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Small Bamboo Bookcases, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful pair of bookcases from the 1970s. The bookcases have four shelves, bamboo mosaic workmanship.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Italian Bookcase in Fir, Hand Painted, with Glass on Three Sides
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian bookcase in fir, with two doors, hand painted, with glass on three sides, internal shelves.
Very sturdy and elegant.
In my warehouse I have two of these bookcases as seen ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Fir
Library Showcase by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Stildomus, 1960
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Torcello bookcase, an innovative project in the early 1960s that allowed wooden panels to be joined by a metal profile. Torcello is an example of good cabinet-making and innovation. ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Italian Free-Standing Wall Units in Walnut on Ebonized Plinth Bases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish freestanding wall units boasting bookmatched walnut veneer (ca. early 1970s, Italy). Each comes with a black vinyl seat (more for decoration than practical use).
The first un...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut, Plywood, Paint
Italian Mid-Century Suspended Wall Unit Boockase in Walnut and Gilded Metal 1960
Located in Traversetolo, IT
An eye-catching mid-century Italian wall unit or bookcase made from gilded metal and walnut shelves that can be adapted to any setting due to its lightness and refinement. The bookcase is composed of N.5 track supports, N.16 shelves brackets, N.4 shelves length 60 cm,n.4 walnut shelves length 110 cm. Its originality lies in its ability to be assembled according to your needs (both in terms of length and shelving arrangement), even if you want you can get two divided wall units, a module with two supports and another with three supports. During the restoration, it was decided to remove the old screw holes on the shelves in order to have more options...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Borge Mogensen Oak Bookcases
By C.M. Madsen
Located in Hudson, NY
The Borge Morgensen oak bookcase, shown here, is only one of a set of three available. Featuring adjustable shelves, the bookcases reflect the clean lines and classic style for which...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modular Bookcase by Edmondo Palutari for Dassi, Italy, 1950s
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with trace of age and use and original patina on the wood and brass details. Designed by Edmondo Palutari and produced in Italy during the 60s by Dassi Mobili ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern bookcases for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern bookcases for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bookcases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, wall decorations, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern bookcases made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bookcases, popular names associated with this style include Børge Mogensen, Paul McCobb, Cassina, and Franco Albini. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for bookcases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $64 and tops out at $136,000 while the average work can sell for $3,257.
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