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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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
French Wrought Iron & Brass 4 Tier Bakery Shelf in Black & Gold Finish Etagere
Located in Miami, FL
7F3 tall neoclassical 4 tier wrought iron, bronze & brass bakery shelf, Etagere
The space in between the shelves is 20, 20.5 and 17.25 inches.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Bookshelf with Rosewood Veneers by Brazilian company Celina Decorações, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Produced in the 1960s by Celina Decorações, this Rosewood bookshelf has a robust and elaborate structure. Built with four columns, two drawer modules, and one cabinet module, it can ...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Three-Tier Bookshelf – Pine and White Laminate
Located in Pasadena, CA
This three-tier bookcase reflects midcentury modern design through its clean lines and balanced use of materials. Crafted in pine and walnut, each shelf features a white laminated to...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut, Formica, Pine
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-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase
Located in Tulsa, OK
Large, impressive teak bookcase from Denmark. Provides lots of storage in addition to being very attractive. Above average condition and structurally sound. It does have some discol...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Matching Mid Century Swedish Teak Display Cabinet & Open Bookshelf
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage mid century Swedish modern teak bookshelf cabinets were made in Sweden circa 1960. The two matching cabinets are free-standing and can be used side-by-side as a ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Teak
Italian Midcentury Book Shelf / Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian midcentury book shelf with the dry bar - or desk when open.
On the bottom brass boots that can be adjust the height.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Shelves & Wall Units by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler, 1960s
Located in KUTNO, PL
The modular shelving and bookcase system designed by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler is one of the iconic examples of Danish modernist design of the 1950s and 1960s. Designed for maxim...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Henredon Bookcase, Etagere, Oak Wood, Glass Shelves, Mirrored panels Mid Century
By Henredon
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Henredon Bookcase, Etagere, Oak Wood, Glass Shelves, Mirrored panels, Mid Century, Curio Display
Vintage from the 1970s
Measurements: Measurements: 31.5" W x 82" H x 15" D
Cabinet d...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Bookends Made In Rosewood From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
These bookends, crafted from rosewood and metal and dating from around the 1960s, exemplify the elegant and functional design characteristic of mid-century modern aesthetics. The com...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Italian Triangular Brass and Glass Corner Shelf Bookcase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Italian corner shelf in solid brass with three triangular shelves. This elegant corner shelf was produced in Italy during the 1970s.
In amazing condition, the brass has a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Large Italian Wall Unit in Rosewood, Teak and Mahogany, 1964
By I.S.A. Italy
Located in New York, NY
Wall unit with adjustable shelving system, cabinet, chest and flip top desk in rosewood, teak and mahogany by I.S.A., Italian 1964 (label on...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood, Teak
Mid-Century Blond Walnut Bookcase
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Mid-century blond walnut bookcase features three adjustable shelves for flexible storage or display. Its minimalist design highlights the natural warmth and grain of walnut.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Mid century Swedish birch low open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century swedish birch low open bookcase circa 1950.
Good example of swedish design, which offers maximum storage without taking too much space.
Rectangular shape, veneered in a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Birch
Mid-Century Teak Bookshelf from McIntosh, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This Mid-Century bookcase in rosewood was produced in Great Britain by Mcintosh in the 1960s. The teak elements have been cleaned and polished with very quality Danish Oil. Glass in...
Category
1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
Mid-Century Chrome, Smoked Glass and Mirror Étagère/ Book case
Located in New York, NY
This stunning étagère was created by the legendary Pioneer of Mid-Century Modern design, circa 1970. It is the ultimate expression of sophisticated modern design with its elemental b...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Gibbings for Widdicomb Bookcase with Glass Sliding Doors Mid Century
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut Widdicomb bookcase with sliding doors.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Mid-Century Teak Bookcase
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fantastic mid-century teak, bookcase storage cabinet/hutch. This amazing vintage bookcase and storage cabinet features an upper open bookcase with two removable shelves. Below is amp...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
1970s Sculptural Rattan & Glass Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s sculptural rattan & glass etagere
The case with continuous book-matched rattan
The upper section measures 24.5" W x 43" H, fitted with two 2...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Chrome and Glass Etagere Attributed to Milo Baughman, 1970s
Located in Doylestown, PA
1970s chrome etagere with four glass shelves attributed to Milo Baughman.
Stunning etagere with a shiny chrome plated steel frame featuring flat bar shelf supports set in an alterna...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Danish Teak Tambour Doors Long Credenza Dresser Server with Glass Doors Hutch
By Arne Vodder
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern finished back teak long credenza with sliding glass doors hutch.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
Large Modular Wood Bookcase, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Large modular bookcase composed by movable black painted shelves and wood uprights with brass feet. More uprights and shelves available.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Robert Heritage Secretary / Bookcase In Tola
By Fyne Ladye, Robert Heritage
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England
Designer: Robert Heritage
Manufacturer: Fyn Layde Furniture
Era: 1966
Materials: Tola
Measurements: 36.25" wide x 16.75" deep x 72" tall, Desk: 34.5" wide x 15" deep ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Paldao Group Bookcases, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An extremely rare and exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern bookcase cabinets
Designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller "Paldao Group"
USA, 1940s
Exotic book-matched pald...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Paldao
Vintage Mid Century Modern 3 Shelf Bookshelf with Drawer on Top
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern 3 Shelf Bookshelf with Drawer on Top
Dimensions. 30 W ; 12 1/2 D ; 42 1/2 H
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Set of 4 Parts Modular 90s Bookcase Etagere
Located in Pasadena, CA
Bring a touch of retro flair to your living space with this Set of 4 Parts Modular 90s Bookcase Etagere. Designed to capture the iconic style of the 1990s, this versatile bookcase fe...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Enzo Mari Bookshelf in Solid Mirror Polished Aluminum
By Enzo Mari
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A bookshelf from Enzo Mari's iconic "Autoprogettazione" series of furniture. This example was created in a solid aluminum and hand mirror-polished. An incredible object in person. Im...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Nakashima Style Cherry Bookcase by Mack and Rodel, circa 1992
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning craft/studio made bookcase by Susan Mack and Kevin Rodel in Pownal, Maine circa 1992. Lovely almost minimalist design, dovetailed top and bottom, but the bottom dovetail is ...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Cherry
Mid-century bookshelf in teak, Denmark 1960s
Located in Torino, IT
Mid-century bookshelf in teak, Denmark 1960s
Code 007
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid-20th Century Partial Ebonized Mahogany Low Bookcase
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-20th Century Partial Ebonized Mahogany Low Bookcase. Measures 22.5" in width, 9.5" in depth and 31" in height. Shelves height is 12".
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Dada Bibliotheque Prototype
By DADA est.
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bibliotheque designed by DADA est. manufactured in Barcelona, 2017.
Adjustable bibliotheque suspended,
Iron and oak
Measures: 40 x 91 x 420 cm.
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Danish Rosewood Bookcase Model 6 by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun Mobelfabrik, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish Design
Introducing the Omann Jun Model 6 bookcase in rosewood. The Omann Jun Model 6 Bookcase proudly carries forward the legacy of Danish design, renowned for its clean lines...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Wood by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bookcase designed by Franco Albini in 1940. Relaunched in 2011-19.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Defying the laws of physics, going beyond what we normally understand by the ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Sergio Rodrigues Bookcase Adolpho in Jacaranda Wood for OCA, Brazil, 1960
Located in Curitiba, PR
Sergio Rodrigues Bookcase in Jacaranda Wood with Synthetic Leather Doors from the 1960s.
Sergio Roberto Santos Rodrigues (September 22, 1927 – September 1, 2014) was a Brazilian car...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Jacaranda
Original Bruno Mathsson Book Cradle for Karl Mathsson ( 1st Production Example )
Located in Chicago, IL
Original Bruno Mathsson Book Cradle for Karl Mathsson
1st Production Label still attached. Handwritten Date of '41 in pencil on top of Label. Des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Birch
Restored Mid-Century Rattan and Mahogany Bookcase Console Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Postwar Paul Frankl inspired a three-tier console table Bookshelf with mahogany tops and a wrapped stick rattan frame. The table has mahogany t...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rattan
Micheal Taylor for Baker Furniture Chest Bookcase Far East Collection
Located in Germantown, MD
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Co. Far East Collection 4 piece chest of drawers / Bookcase/ Cabinet, circa 1960s. This versatile piece comes in four separate sections. Can be use...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Room Dividing Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage American made "Cado" unit in walnut. Three sections connected and held by tension rods, to be placed anywhere in your home or office. Shelving, cabinets storage and a flip to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Laminate & Lacquered Wood Shelf, 1960s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Equipped wall in laminate and lacquered wood sides. 2 Central metal legs with adjustable brass feet. Good condition can be easily disassembled and assembled Italy 1950/60.
Packaging...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Paint
Carlo Scarpa Rialto Bookcase for Cassina, new
By Carlo Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Price is dependent on the chosen size of the bookcase. One single element measures 55cm width and 249cm height. Available materials: natural ash, black stained ash, matt lacquered as...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Angelo Mangiarotti Italian Wood Bookcases Shelves Cavalletto Model for Agapecasa
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
A furnishing system made entirely of wood, designed by Angelo Mangiarotti in 1953.
Its distinctive feature is a trestle in the shape of an upturned “V”, which means it is superimposable by means of a siply gravity joint, and whose special perimeter section can accomodate bookshelves on which closed containers...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Heywood Wakefield Compact Bar or Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Wichita, KS
Wonderful smaller Heywood Wakefield cabinet - originally marked as a bookshelf but can be used as a bar or a sideboard in many ways. The fini...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Large Czechoslovakian Modernist Oak and Walnut Freestanding Wall Unit by Jitona
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Versatile freestanding wall-unit/bookcase in oak, walnut, and pine with aluminum, steel, and brass accents by Jitona (1968, Lomnice nad Lužnicí, Czechoslovakia).
Five bays can be assembled in total if all pieces are utilized together - seven pine rails, three long shelves, three long cabinets (including one that is half drawers/half open storage), three long glass fronted cabinets, two shorter cabinets, three shorter glass fronted cabinets, and one drop-down cabinet/bar with glass shelves. All cabinet shelves are removable, though not adjustable. Feet for the cabinets and rails are all adjustable, and the disks on the rails offer stability and protection to both floors and ceilings when adjustments are made.
The longer pieces displayed as the three bay unit are all 35.25" long, while the shorter pieces displayed as the two bay unit are all 29.5" L.
The configuration options for this highly functional unit are limitless. The bar cabinet, five-drawer walnut chest, glass-fronted cabinets, door-fronted cabinets, and two shelves can be custom-assembled based on requirements/aesthetic preference; the shorter pieces just need to be arranged within the same two bays. The legs for all cabinets can be removed, though, depending on the heft of the items displayed/stored, wall-mounting might be required if the weight is too great for the rails alone to adequately support. The 29.38" high cabinets with legs (if using the legs) must be arranged at the bottom, leaving 64.75" of usable rail height for mounting the other pieces.
There are some fleabites to the glass (mostly to the edges concealed by the wooden frame when closed) along with light wear the wood consistent with age/use. Conservatively restored and in very fine, vintage condition.
Assembled as a 5-bay unit as shown in the fifth image:
Measures: H: 105.38" x L: 171" x D: 16".
Assembled as a 3-bay unit with the longer pieces:
H: 105.38" x L: 109.63" x D: 16"
Assembled as a 2-bay until with the shorter pieces:
H: 105.38" x L: 62" x D: 15.63"
Each piece of the 3-bay system's measurements -
* Two cabinets with doors: Exterior - H: 29.38" (with legs) / 18.5" (without) x L: 35.25" x D: 15.75" / 16.75" (with pls)
Interior - Height above the shelf: 7.25" / below 8.25" x L: 34" x D: (shelf) 13.25" / lower surface 14.25"
* Drawers: Exterior - H: 29.38" (with legs) / 18.5" (without) x L: 17.5" x D: 15.75" / 16.75" (with drawer pls)
Interior (each drawer) - H: 2" x L: 15.38" x D: 13.25"
* Small cabinet: Exterior - H: 29.38" (with legs) / 18.5" (without) x L: 17.5" x D: 15.75" / 16.75" (with pls)
Interior - Height above the shelf: 8.25" / below 8.25" x L: 16" x D: 14.38"
* Glass-fronted cabinets: Exterior - H: 24.5" x L: 35.25" x D: 9.75"
Interior - Height above the shelf: 11" / below 11.5" x L: 34" x D: (shelf) 8" / lower surface 9"
* Three shelves - H: 0.63" x L: 35.25" x D: 9.75"
Each piece of the 2-bay system's interior measurements -
* Two cabinets with doors: Exterior - H: 29.75" (with legs) / 18.63" (without) x L: 29.5" x D: 15.63" / 16.63" (with drawer pls)
Interior - Height above the shelf: 8" / below 8.5" x L: 28" x D: (shelf) 13.13" / lower surface 14.38"
* Glass-fronted cabinets: Exterior - H: 24.25" x L: 29.5" x D: 10"
Interior - Height above the shelf: 11.13" / below 11.25" x L: 28" x D: (shelf) 7.75" / lower surface 8.13"
* Bar cabinet: Exterior - H: 18.25" x L: 29.5" x D: 10" / 25.88" (when open)
Interior - Height (excluding shelves): 16.88" x L: (left side) 9" / (right side) 18.5" x D: 7.75" (shelf)
Rails alone: H: 105.38" (the height can be adjusted via a rail extender to, which will be included, and can be increased to 108") x L: 0.88" x D: 5"
Cabinet legs...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Franco Albini Bookcase; a Masterpiece of Italian Craftsmanship and Design
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introducing the remarkable Veliero Bookcase, designed by the renowned Franco Albini in 1940 and relaunched by Cassina in Italy between 2011 and 2019. This exceptional wooden bookcase challenges the laws of physics, showcasing Cassina's unparalleled design and construction capabilities while preserving the minimal, linear aesthetics of the original design. A testament to the designer's ability to create innovative and functional furniture pieces, the Veliero Bookcase appears to defy gravity, giving the impression that the books and objects placed on it are floating in mid-air.
The Veliero bookcase is a contemporary interpretation of the 1940 one-of-a-kind piece that Albini created for his own Milan home. With its striking, experimental design, this modern masterpiece has earned its status as a work of art, as magical and captivating today as it was when first introduced.
Elevate your home or art collection with the Franco Albini Veliero...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Johannes Sorth Secretary / Bookcase in Brazilian Rosewood
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Johannes Sorth
Manufacturer: Nexø
Era: 1960s
Materials: Rosewood
Measurements: 39.75" wide x 17.75" deep x 70.75" tall
Condition: In excellent original condition with typical wear for its vintage...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
6 Shelf Oak Library Bookshelf Quantity Available Adjustable
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modern oak veneer wood bookcase has six adjustable shelves, It once graced the personal library of a NYC Columbia University professors' home. This can be used as a stand alone bookcase...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Chrome and Glass Etagere
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Tall Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman style chrome and glass etagere. This tiered bookcase shelving unit features a bright and shiny polished chrome finish with removable clear glas...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Italian Bureau Bookcase Trumeau by Guglielmo Urlich per AR-CA Milano
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury Italian Bureau Bookcase Trumeau by Guglielmo Urlich per AR-CA Milano ,
Guglielmo Ulrich (born 1904, Milan–died 1977) was an Itali...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Midcentury Painted Iron Arched Etageres
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of 1960s arched shelving units / book shelves / etageres composed of white wrought iron frames with inset glass shelves (four / unit). 'Ball' feet...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wrought Iron
San Rafael Bookshelf by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The San Rafael Bookshelf is robust in construction with graceful contours and a high level of versatility of use.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angel...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Wood by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bookcase designed by Franco Albini in 1940. Relaunched in 2011-19.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Defying the laws of physics, going beyond what we normally understand by the ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Pair of Scandinavian modern birch blonde tall 6 shelf bookcases wall unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid century Scandinavian Modern blonde birch wood shelf wall unit or open bookcases. Very modern design and well built. Made of birch veneer plywood shelves and structural. V...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Birch
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
Paul Mccobb Room Divider for Calvin Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb Room Divider for Calvin Furniture Company, Features Mahogany, solid brass and glass shelves.
Lower section has Five Drawers with brass...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Grande bibliothèque étagère vintage en bois de chêne des années 50 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Grande bibliothèque étagère vintage des années 50 60, composée de 6 étagères, en placage de bois de chêne, pieds modernistes. Bon état général avec des signes du temps qui passe.
Ref...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Bookcase With Drop Front Bar Cabinet
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1950s
Materials: Rosewood
Measurements: 39.5″ wide x 17.5″ deep (30" deep when opened) x 67.75″ tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Thin Modular Unit
Located in London, GB
This set of 1970s Danish modular pine units offer versatility, functionality, and a warm, natural aesthetic. Constructed from solid pine wood, these units feature a rich grain patter...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Pine
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.