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.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Danish Vintage Bureau Bookcase by Johannes Sorth
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning Danish vintage bureau bookcase by Johannes Sorth. This was made in Denmark, it is stamped and dated from 1972.
The quality is outstanding, this has incredibly...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
Mid-Century Modern 2 bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase desi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Stylish Mid-Century Small Bookcase by Paul McCobb for Planner Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish small bookcase for the Planner Group designed by architect and furniture designer Paul McCobb. Great to use in a children's room to keep all their books within reach for the...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Birch
CADO Poul Cadovius wall system for bookcases, shelves and storage units
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
CADO" wall system designed by Poul Cadovius (1911-2011) Denmark, circa 1960. Composed of 5 panels each measuring 190x80cm, two blocks of 5 drawers, a block with flap and key forming ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Teak, Walnut
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
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Iron
Danish Bookcase by Peter Lovig Nielsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern credenza topper with sliding doors for book storage use. Designed by Peter Lovig Nielsen.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
1960s Danish Modern Mahogany Bookshelf: Vintage Elegance Redefined
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Journey back to the 1960s with our Danish modern bookshelf masterfully handcrafted from mahogany and in excellent condition. Skillfully restored and refinished by our expert craftsme...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
1960s Danish Modern Mahogany Bookshelf: Restored Mid-Century Wall Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the world of mid-century modern design with our circa 1960s Danish modern bookshelf meticulously handcrafted from mahogany and in superb condition. This piece has been comp...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Open Bookcase with Chest of Drawers by Vittorio Dassi for G. Cecchini & C.
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1960s Open Bookcase with Chest of Drawers by Vittorio Dassi for G. Cecchini and C in Massive and Veneered Teak. Polished brass accessories and lacquered metal legs
Vittorio Dassi
Th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Acrylic and Brass Wall Unit Etagere by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in North York, ON
Introducing the Mid-Century Modern Acrylic and Brass Wall Unit Etagere, a stunning piece of furniture designed by renowned designer Charles Hollis Jones, made in the USA circa 1970’s...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Wall Unit or Bookcase by Dean Santner
By Dean Santner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Amazing Midcentury wall unit handcrafted in solid aspen hardwood with exceptional quality and strength.. Featuring expertly carved wood with perfect proportions and captivating desig...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Original Paul McCobb Bookcase/Etagere and Bench Set from the Planner Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Mid Century two piece shelving system by Paul McCobb and part of the “Planner Group” manufactured by Winchendon in the 1950s. Original maple wood shelves and black wrought i...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Danish Modern Rosewood 3-Bay Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Rosewood 3-Bay Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s.
Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s.
Floating modular 3 bay shelving...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Grande Mobile Espositore Anni 50
Located in Milano, IT
Mobile con parte inferiore contenitore con ante a libro, parte superiore a giorno, in origine prevede ante scorrevoli in vetro attualmente mancanti. Legno impiallacciato rovere e mas...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Beech, Oak
Jorge Zalszupin, Exceptional Cabinet and Bookcase in Jacaranda, Brazil 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Jorge Zalszupin (1922 - 2020)
A rare and important cabinet with bookcase and drawers by Jorge Zalszupin, in alternating striations of jacaranda and yellow lacquered wood. The compo...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
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
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Iron
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Green Coated Steel
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, coated steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s
In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, hir...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
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
Midcentury Italian Modern Rattan and Bamboo Bookcase with Doors, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful French Riviera bookcase with doors made in rattan, bamboo and woven wicker. This fantastic piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood
Libreria cielo-terra in teak, Italia, anni '60
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Libreria cielo-terra anni '60 a una campata di produzione italiana.
Struttura con due montanti in tubolari di ferro laccati neri più 4 ripiani e mobiletto contenitore con ante scorr...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf system for GUBI in black ash.
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
Albero bookcase by Gianfranco Frattini for Poltrona Frau 1955
Located in Rovereta, SM
The 12-shelf Albero bookcase designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Poltrona Frau It has four vertical posts and two rack posts at either end, all made of solid ash. Shelves, , can b...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Bookcase Mid-Century Modern by Isa Bergamo Italy 1960s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Lucca, IT
Bookcase by Isa Bergamo Italy 1960s
The bookcase is self-supporting it can be mounted on the wall or centrally as a divider made up of two sections with drawer tops and doors.
La li...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Modular Wall Unit Designed by Georg Satink for WK Möbel, Germany, 1952
By WK Möbel, Georg Satink
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large sideboard with nine modular wall elements in French walnut veneer from the WK-Satink series, designed in 1952 by Georg Satink, manufactured by WK Möbel, Germany.
The WK-Satink ...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Walter Wirz Large Teak Wall Shelf - Wilhelm Renz 1960
By Walter Wirz
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Walter Wirz Large Teak Wall Shelf - Wilhelm Renz 1960
Discover the timeless elegance of the Walter Wirz large wall shelf, an authentic piece of design history crafted by Wilhelm Re...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Large Mid-Century Modern Breakfront / Bookcase / Cabinet, Light Oak
Located in Stamford, CT
Large Mid-Century Modern Breakfront / Bookcase / Cabinet, Light Oak
A large and impressive two piece custom bookcase, display cabinet or cupboard. This once mahogany cabinet has been recently pickled to make it more suitable for todays design interiors. The large glass doors...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Kai Winding, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-century Modern Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Kai Winding, 1960s.
Elegant and beautiful Scandinavian Modern bookcase designed by Danish architect Kai Winding for Hundevad & Co. Den...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern walnut sliding doors cabinet bookcase.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass
Low Mid Century Teak Bookcase w/ Sliding Glass Doors
Located in Puslinch, ON
Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition
Dimensions: 70.75” L x 11.5” D x 27.25” H
Description: A vintage Danish teak bookcase with glass sliding doors. Made in Denmark by STM Møbler...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
Midcentury Triangular Bamboo and Rattan Italian Corner Shelves, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury triangular bamboo and rattan corner shelves. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s after Franco Albini.
The triangular structure is in bam...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
1970s Romeo Rega Style Mid-Century Modern Brass and Smoked glass Bookcase
By Romeo Rega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A rare ivory painted metal and brass italian library designed and manufactured in the manner of Romeo Rega. original smoked glasses are in good conditions, brass it's in original pat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Bookcase by Ico Parisi for MIM Rome
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Wall unit designed by Ico Parisi 1958 for MiM, Rome. All shelves are adjustable in height and also has moveable stands for books which are adjustable. The unit is designed to lean on...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern 1960s George Nelson designed for Omni Systems, this is part for a wall unit, a four drawer cabinet in walnut, no hardware. Part # 6315324. I need to confirm the de...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
DANISH Mid Century Modern TEAK BOOKCASE / Drop Down Bar, c. 1960’s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Bookcase / Liquor Bar Cabinet, c. 1960’s. Loads of storage for all your books and collectables across the top two spacious shelving areas and a lockab...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
'LB7' two-bay bookcase with top Franco Albini for Poggi 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic two-bay ceiling bookcase with top model 'LB7', designed by Franco Albini and produced by Poggi from the late 1950s. The bookcase features two bays with solid teak wood upright...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Bookcase model 'LB7' with three bays Franco Albini for Poggi 1950s
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
Three-bay bookcase model 'LB7', designed by Franco Albini and produced by Poggi from the late 1950s. Solid teak wood uprights pressure-fixed between ceiling and floor, shelves and st...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Bookcase Shelf in Plexiglass, Steel and Brass Midcentury Design Italia 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Plexiglass bookcase or wall unit with three shelves. Transparent glass shelves that rest on a chromed steel structure. Brass finishes. With its elegant line, it can also be used as a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Steel
French Wooden Mid-Century Shelving Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A simple refined wooden book case or open shelving.
France, c1960s.
Well crafted, X-Framed to the reverse for support.
Would sit well in a modern or a classic environment.
Goo...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Large DANISH Mid Century Modern ROSEWOOD BOOKCASE, c. 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Exquisite Mid Century Modern ROSEWOOD bookcase featuring 8 wide and spacious shelving areas, stunning wood grains throughout and adjustable + removable shelves. The design is classic...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Free Standing Bookshelf or Storrage Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare 1-bay freestanding walnut wall unit by Stanley. This set is rare in its original form with cabinets and shelf. The bottom cabinet has a removable shelf. The height-wise location...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Rare Mathieu Matégot Metal Black and White Bookstand for Artimeta, 1956
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Mathieu Matégot bookstand for Artimeta, 1956. White perforated trays, to use for magazines or books, also useable as a side table. In original vin...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Gispen 5600 bookcase unit Gispen Culemborg 1963
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice large and complete bookcase or storage unit from the 5600 series designed by Andre Cordemeijer and manufactured by Gispen Culemborg, The Netherlands 1963. It's a flexible system...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Free-Standing Bookcase by Lyby Mobler
By Lyby Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Austrian Style Cerused Oak Bookcase or Etagere, 1950s
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Austrian Style Cerused Oak Bookcase or Etagere, 1950s
A sophisticated, functional mid-century Austrian style open bookcase/etagere crafted from premium cerused oak. Dati...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Paul Evans Cityscape Free Standing Etagere Bookcase
By Paul Evans
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rare signed iconic Paul Evans 'Cityscape' large freestanding bookcase etagere, circa 1970s. Chrome & brass clad design- even on the underside- with thick glass slide in shelves.
Ex...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Wall Unit "Extenso" by Amma Torino, 1960s
By Amma
Located in Lasne, BE
Fully modular wall unit composed of 3 white posts, 5 large boards and 1 large pedestal with 4 drawers and two sliding doors. Wear due to time and age of the furniture.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-14-A Cupboard / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
The piece embodies minimalist design principles, characterised by a clear shape and simplified form with subtle detailing. It is reduced to the minimum. Compared to most minimalist d...
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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Room Divider Bookshelf
By Stonehill
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Danish Modern teak shelving unit.
Room divider by Stonehill, made in the UK, 1960s.
One piece narrow unit with finished back.
Two cabinets and three drawers.
Round wooden...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
Restored Mid-Century Rattan and Mahogany Bookcase Console Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Postwar three-tier console table Bookshelf with mahogany tops and a wrapped stick rattan frame. The table has mahogany tops along each shelf which are decorated with rattan trim and ...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rattan
Ib Kofod-Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik Wall Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large two-piece wall unit with bottom wide drawer storage and bookcase topper with glass doors.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Swedish Modern Bar Cabinet / Bookcase With Detailed Inlays
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Mjolby Intarsa
Era: 1940s
Materials: Mahogany, Beech
Measurements: Inquire for measurements
Condition: In excellent original condition...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Beech, Mahogany
Hale Walnut Barrister Style Stacked Bookcase Display Cabinet Mid Century Modern
By Hale
Located in Dayton, OH
Hale Manufacturing Company Barrister Style Bookcase / Display Cabinet, circa 1970s. Made from gunstock walnut with brass tapered legs. The top two shelves have sliding glass with bra...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Pair of mid 20th century flame mahogany Swedish bookcases by Bodafors
By Bodafors
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Near pair of flame mahogany bookcase units circa 1950.
Near pair because they are the same model and design, but slightly different colours and veneers used.
1 piece units, top sec...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
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...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid century walnut bookcase by František Jirák, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century Vintage bookcase from the 1960´s. It was designed by František Jirák and was manufactured by Jitona company in the former Czechoslovakia. Features a simple design, a glaz...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Beech
Large Mid Century Modern TEAK Danish BOOKCASE / BAR, c. 1960’s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Teak Bookcase / Bar, Made in Denmark, c. 1960’s. This beauty offer loads of storage for all your books and collectables or use it as an amazing liquor or china ca...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Italian Wall Unit, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
Modular wall unit with 3 shelves, 2 boxes with two sliding glass doors containing one shelf, 1 boxes with a folding door containing one shelf and 1 boxes with 4 drawers and a door c...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Primitive Arts and Craft Style Carved Wood Bookshelf and Storage Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
This bookshelf unit has handmade caved wood detailing everywhere. The top is scalloped detailing , that matches the detailing on the sides. The cabinet space has original hardware on...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
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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