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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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Mid-Century Modern
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 ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
$14,882 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Ilmari Tapiovaara bookcase for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Italy ca. 1957
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Architectural bookcase by IImari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Italy ca. 1957. Wonderful piece with a clean lines and refined functional details, nothing is overdone, re...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Natural Fiber, Teak
1970 Large Bookcases in walnut and Aluminium
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970 large bookcases in walnut and aluminium.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Bibliothèque modulable double face - Ugo La Pietra (1938) - "Uno sull’altro"
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
Bibliothèque modulable double face - Ugo La Pietra (1938) - "Uno sull’altro"
Type : Bibliothèque
Matériaux : Bois laqué noir
Date de création : 1968
Éditeur : Poggi, 1970
Dimensions...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Pair of Light Burr & Burl Walnut Inlaid Library Bookcases Adjustable Shelves
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this pair of walnut bookcases, made in England and features open shelving with one drawer and shelf, which are adjus...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Libreria CSS di George Nelson per ICF De Padova Anni 60
Located in Milano, IT
Libreria a parete che necessita ancoraggio a muro, con ripiani a giorno e elementi contenitori, montanti in alluminio, metallo smaltato. Buone condizioni.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Bookshelf made in Denmark in teak wood
Located in Torino, IT
Bookshelf made in Denmark in teak wood
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
José Zanine Caldas 'Attr.' Small Bookcase, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This bookcase is made out of thick plywood and features a sculptural and raw look that give it a lot of character.
The sides have rounded out edges that are wider at the base and...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
DAVIND LINLEY STYLE SATiNWOOD WALNUT & HARDWOOD LIBRARY BOOKCASE CUPBOARD BASe
By David Linley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite hand made in England, Satinwood, Walnut & Rosewood library bookcase in the David Linley taste...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Hardwood, Satinwood, Walnut
Free standing String shelf-system, bookcase with cabinet teak by WHB Germany
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Free standing String shelf-system, bookcase with cabinet Eshe by WHB Germany, 1950s
The bookshelf-system is in great vintage condition.
Measurements:
Height : 159 cm
Width : 72 ...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Vintage Pair of 1972 Oak Stacking Library Legal Bookcases, Glass Sliding Doors
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of 1972 dated “Phoenix Bookcases” legal library modular stacking bookcases in oak with glass sliding doors
A very good looking well made pair of traditional English legal bookcases...
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1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
$2,138 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Solid Cherrywood Bookcase, Italy, circa 1950-1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Solid cherrywood bookcase, Italy, circa 1950-1960.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Cherry
Bookshelf Bauhaus
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
This striking Bauhaus-style bookshelf from the 1950s is a quintessential example of mid-century modern design, blending form and function with refined industrial aesthetics. Crafted ...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
$6,378
Mid Century Teak Corner Shelving Unit, 1960s
By Herbert Gibbs
Located in South Shields, GB
A large teak corner shelving unit from Herbert Gibbs, circa 1960s.
The bottom shelf is removable.
There is a cupboard to the bottom for additional stor...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Rosewood shelf designed by Omann Jun, Denmark, 1960s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish shelf from the 1960s designed by Omann Jun.
Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. The wood has been cleaned and finished with a durable varnish.
T...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Set of three Italian bookcases by BBPR with brass and glass details
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Modular Italian Bookcase Set by BBPR - 1940s Design with Brass and Glass Details
An exceptional and elegant set of three modular bookcases designed by the renowned Italian archi...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Rattan and Wicker Etagere Vivai del Sud Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing squared etagere in rattan and wicker with five shelf removible in the style of Vivai del Sud.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Vivai del...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Bamboo Rattan Corner Cupboard Bookcase Attributed to Vivai Del Sud Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Corner cupboard and bookcase in bamboo and rattan attributed to Vivai Del Sud, made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Meuble bibliothèque de rangement vintage style scandinave en mélaminé et teck
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Meuble bibliothèque de rangement vintage style scandinave des années 60, en mélaminé esprit teck, jolie poignée en teck, 2 étagères ouvertes en partie haute, 2 portes en partie basse...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Large Arcangeli & Serantoni Brass Etagere
Located in Kent, Dover
A large Italian brass etagere with smoked glass by Arcangeli & Serantoni for New Ideas Inox. In two sections.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Oak Midcentury Coffee Table, Well-Preserved Condition, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Oak midcentury coffee table.
Source: Czechia
Period: 1950-1959
Material: Oak, umakart
Original well-preserved condition.
Stable solid wood construction.
Revived polish.
Sw...
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mid-Century Italian Metal Walnut Open Book Case Slim Bookshelf Library
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian open bookcase bookshelf with a black metal structure, walnut shelves and brass details. Materials and shape are in typical Mid-Century Modern style. A very elegan...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's.
Wooden (teak veneer) shelves with a black painted metal system.
One cabinet with "drop down" door included wo...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Italian Wall Bookcase by Industria Mobili Barovero - Selex Series, 60s
By Barovero
Located in Medesano, Parma
This stunning wall bookcase was made in Italy in the 1960s by the renowned Italian furniture firm Industria Mobili Barovero. A standout piece from the iconic Selex furniture series, ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Three Section Very Cool Bendy Library Bookcases Must See Pictures in Birch
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very cool three piece library bookcase with wavey lines
A very good looking and well made suite, they can be used as three separate pieces ...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Birch
Midcentury pair of Italian cabinets
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of Italian Mid-Century bookcases / sideboards, 1950s.
Elegant pair of multi-functional wooden bookcases, crafted in Italy during the 1950s. These versatile pieces combine the ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
$17,717 / set
Midcentury Small Wooden Bookcase by Guiseppe Rivadossi, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Midcentury Small Wooden Bookcase by Guiseppe Rivadossi, 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Bibliothèque étagère double modulable vintage en teck des années 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bibliothèque étagère modulable vintage style scandinave des années 60, en 2 parties, superbe et rare design italien dans le goût de Vittorio Dassi, en teck, pieds en laiton réglable ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Bridges Small Blue by Muller Van Severen for BD Barcelona, 2024
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bridges Small by Muller Van Severen for BD Barcelona, 2024
Bridges is a collection of cabinets designed by Muller Van Severen. MVS developed the cabinets from their series of ‘Wave’ vases. The vase silhouettes were brought into handmade cabinets with unique cutout bases that transcend function. Their refined colours and glossy finishes emphasise structure, standing out with a sculptural beauty. Alone or as a whole, the Bridges cabinets create a colourful architecture that is vibrant and spacious and, of course, full of personality.
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About the designer:
Muller Van Severen was founded in 2011 by Belgian artist duo Fien Muller and Hannes Van Severen. They are both artists, and their work showcases their appreciation of the natural beauty of materials and how materials can speak for themselves. Working between design and art, the couple has always been on an inspired quest for sculpturally interesting design objects and furniture. Their creations are globally identified in both private homes and public spaces. All of Muller Van Severens own production pieces are handmade by small-scale fabricators and skilled artisans, with an honesty to the rawness and irregularity of the chosen material.
Their work is characterized by careful research into their shared passion for art, architecture and materials, yet their designs appear to be created almost intuitively and with total effortlessness.
About the manufacturer:
BD has been around for over half a century. It was founded in a nightclub in 1972 by a bunch of young architects and designers from Barcelona. They broke into the design world with a new vision: to produce and market their designs, and the designs of their friends with complete creative freedom and design criteria. Beginning with the designs of contemporaries like Ettore Sottsass, Rennie Mackintosh and Álvaro Siza, BD provoked a curiosity about design. These early pieces helped bring international recognition to the country’s design scene, and many of them still exist today.
They are an international design company run by a collective ownership —Apartamento Magazine...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Danish Design Oak Bookcase by Borge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Soner, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Midcentury Modern : Danish Design
A Bookcase by Børge Mogensen, top designer from the Danish mid-century modern period.
Borge Mogensen : Oak Bookcase
This bookcase has 6 height-adj...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century German freestanding vintage library bookcase shelf Cheast of drawers
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid-Century German freestanding vintage library bookcase shelf, 1960s
Dimensions:
Height: 200cm
Width: 93cm
Depth: 40cm
It is in good vintag...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Charlotte Perriand’s Nuage...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
$13,040 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Gunni Omann Midcentury Scandinavian Wood Bookcase, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design dark wood bookcase designed by Gunni Omann and produced by Omann Jun Møbelfabrik in the 1960s, variable height position of shelves, Denmark 196...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
$3,685 Sale Price
20% Off
Rosewood shelf by Omann Jun, Denmark, 1960s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A shelf from the 1960s from Denmark, designed by Omann Jun Mobelfabrik. The furniture has an original label from the manufacturer on the back.
The upper part of the shelf is divided...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Faux Bamboo Etagere with Four Shelves and Mate Chrome Finished
Located in Miami, FL
French Faux Bamboo Etagere with Four Shelves and Mate Chrome Finished.
The glass are grey smoked.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
20th Century Campo & Graffi Bookcase in Metal and Wood for Home
Located in Turin, Turin
Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi architects fellow university students of Carlo Mollino, with whom they collaborated on various projects (including for Mattei's ENI), who founded Home i...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Bent oak sectional bookcase, Fiarm, Italy, 1960s
By Fiarm
Located in Milano, IT
Bent oak sectional bookcase, Fiarm, Italy, 1960s
A modular bookcase produced by Fiarm in the 1960s, made of curved oak plywood, it stands out for its handcrafted quality, with a fin...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Bookshelf by Pieter De Bruyne, 1957
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This bookshelf and room divider was designed by Pieter De Bruyne in 1957.
It was designed for a bedroom. Characteristic of De Bruyne’s work is the pure design with an eye for detail...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Ash
Buffet Showcase in Bamboo Wood and Rattan Productions Roberti 1970 Made in Italy
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Showcase in bamboo wood and rattan Productions Roberti 1970 Made in Italy,
Lower part three doors, upper part between glass doors with thickened glass shelves.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
$3,720 Sale Price
30% Off
Curved Midcentury Bookcase with Shelves and Doors in Bamboo Italian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Curved midcentury bookcase with shelves and doors in bamboo Italian design.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo
$2,067 Sale Price
30% Off
Bookcase, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Bookcase - bookcase from the 60s. The furniture was made in Denmark.
The bookcase is in very good condition.
The upper part of the bookcase is open with many shelves. The shelves a...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
$1,299
Bibliothèque étagère en pin vintage des années 80 dans le style Maison Regain
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bibliothèque étagère vintage des années 80, en pin, 3 étagères, emboîtements originaux, très bon état général.
Ref 221 005
Hauteur : 119 cm
Largeur : 81 cm
Profondeur : 35 cm
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Corner Bookcase or Etagere, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury corner bookcase or etagere in bamboo and rattan with three-levels.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Perfect to be placed in a cor...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Bookcase Rounded wall display case with shelf in carved bamboo straw, 1960
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rounded wall display case with shelf in carved bamboo and woven straw, 1960 Italy
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Straw, Wood
$2,893 Sale Price
30% Off
Bamboo Rattan and Smoked Glass Console Bookcase Étagère, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Console / bookcase / étagère in bamboo structure with smoked glass shelves. Rare piece of the Italian design of the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Smoked Glass
Teak bookcase, Danish design, 1960s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
The 1960s shelf was imported from Denmark.
The upper part of the furniture has a lot of open shelves. The lower part has shelves, closed with sliding doors. The furniture is great f...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Double bookcase in teak, Sweden 1960
Located in Torino, IT
Double bookcase in teak, Sweden 1960
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Modular Stacking Bookcase By Minty Of Oxford
Located in London, GB
A smart Midcentury Modular Stacking Bookcase by Minty of Oxford. This versatile piece offers exceptional functionality, allowing you to customize its configuration by adding or remov...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Vintage Chrome and Smoked Glass Bookcase, 1970s
Located in Hilversum, NL
This elegant vintage shelving unit features a sturdy chrome frame and comes with four stylish smoked glass shelves. The combination of chrome and smoked glass gives it a sleek, moder...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Kensington Bookcase Made with Oak and Lacquer by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Kensington collection is inspired by the British “Neighbourhood” that gives it its name. The Kensington neighborhood is defined by the architecture ...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Iron and wood wall bookcase by Osvaldo Borsani E22 production Tecno, Italy 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
Iron and wood wall bookcase by Osvaldo Borsani E22 production Tecno 1960s
Modular wall-mounted bookcase, wood and metal, composed of six shelves and a storage compartment. Designed b...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
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 ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
$47,152 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
$2,067 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Danish teak room divider, modular library bookcase by L Chr Larsen & Son
By L. Chr Larsen & Son
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish teak room divider vintage library bookcase
Modular shelf-system by L Chr Larsen & Søn, 1960s
Bookcase - Mobile Bar composed of three...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
French Design GO Desk and Bookcase by Pierre Chapo, France, 1980s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Renens, CH
The GO system, designed by Pierre Chapo in 1983, is a modular furniture system that embodies Chapo’s principles of material, form, and functio...
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Bookcase in teak, Denmark 1960
Located in Torino, IT
Bookcase in teak, Denmark 1960
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Teak and Steel Wall Shelving Bookcase by Ico Parisi for MIM 1970s
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, MI
Elegant MiM Ico Parisi wall-mounted bookcase in teak and polished steel. It is a wall system bookcase composed of 12 teak shelves with polished steel hooks and 3 polished steel perfo...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
René Martin for Charlotte Perriand bookcase Meribel ski resort
Located in Grenoble, FR
René Martin, very beautiful shelf with drawers in solid pine for Charlotte Perriand. Coming from a chalet in Meribel Les allues. Possibility of wall-mounted or floor-standing furniture
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Malacca Rattan & Crystal Bookcase from Vivai del Sud, 1970s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Malacca rattan & crystal bookcase from Vivai del Sud, 1970s
Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed (crates or boxes) for US and...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Crystal
$2,067 Sale Price
30% Off
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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Walnut Double Dome
Antique Tortoise Bamboo Furniture
Ash Bookshelf
Bonnet Top Bookcases
Burl Wood Wall Unit
Domino Mobler Denmark