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
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.
4 wooden (teak veneer) shelves with a black painted metal system.
It ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stamped Musterring Oberfl Behandlung Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Musterring Oberfl Behandlung library bookcase
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
$1,663 Sale Price
30% Off
Prototype Bookcase by Fabiaan Van Severen
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This bookcase was designed by Fabiaan Van Severen in 1987 and manufactured in his own workshop, it is a prototype and a one-off production.
The met...
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1980s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Modular Stacking Bookcase By Minty Of Oxford (Four Available)
Located in London, GB
A smart Midcentury Modular Stacking Bookcase by Minty of Oxford (FOUR AVAILABLE). This versatile piece offers exceptional functionality, allowing you to customise its configuration b...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
21st Century Copacabana Bookcase, Natural Oak and Travertine Details, by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Copacabana Bookcase, Natural Oak and Travertine Details, Handcrafted by Duistt
The Copacabana bookcase is one of the pieces from the Copacabana collection that was influenced by the...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Original Midcentury Coffee Nest Tables, Cherry Wood, France, 1960s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Original Midcentury Coffee Nest Tables from France.
Source: France
Period: 1960-1969
Material: Solid Cherry Wood, Lacquered Spruce Wood
The top plate is made of solid cherry wood.
...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Cherry, Spruce
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler, 1950s.
Large bookcase in teak designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen and manufactured by C.M. Madsen for FDB Møbler...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Tall "China" Bookcase by Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
The "China" bookcase in teak and solid oak frame. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1954, this piece is made by CM Madsen Cabinetmakers Denmark in the 1960s. Great original conditio...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
$2,250 / item
Danish freestanding vintage bookshelf system/ book case teak by Bengt Ruda, 1960
By Bengt Ruda
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish vintage bookshelf system/ book case teak by Bengt Ruda, 1960s
Design : Danish design by the designer Bengt Ruda
Dimensions:
Height: 73 ------ 164 cm
Width: 121 cm
Dept...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Sixties Italian Étagère, black painted iron structure and wooden shelves
Located in Milan, IT
Sixties-style Étagère, made with a black painted iron structure and wooden shelves.
The contrast between the dark metal and the warmth of the wood gives a strong but balanced charact...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Small Bookcase 1950s
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Bookcase with open part and closed part with sliding glass doors, maple veneer wood. Very good condition, fully restored.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Maple
$1,771
Bookshelf in the Style of Carl Aubock
Located in Vienna, AT
Softwood with brass rods made in Austria in the 1950s.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Wall system by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, The Netherlands, 1950s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Cees Braakman wall system designed for Pastoe. Produced by Pastoe in the Netherlands, the 1950s. The cabinet is made of Wenge. Because of the cabinets and shelves, the wall system ha...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Wenge
Wooden Storage Unit "Archimede" by Hirozi Fukuoh for Gavina, 1962
By Dino Gavina
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Modular furniture "Archimede" designed by Hirozi Fukuoh and produced by Gavina in 1962. These are storage units in veneered paniforte with load-bearing s...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Stokke Bookcase W Lutjens Gouda De Boer, 1960’s
By Wilhelm Lutjens
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 150cm W, 75cmH, 24cmD
Conditions: Good . Has some veneer damage see photos.
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Gilt Metal Bar Cart with Smoked Glass Shelves, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian gilt metal bar cart or étagère on wheels with smoked glass shelves.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Bookcase Paolo Buffa style
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Extraordinary cabinetmaker's work for this bookcase. Carved and inlaid . Brass details in the legs.
Measures base cm 103x47 height 97.
Top 90x25, H 122.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Bookcase Made In Rosewood Made By Hundevad Furniture From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This bookcase in rosewood is a magnificent example of Danish furniture design. Created by Hundevad, a renowned manufacturer with a history of quality and craftsmanship, this bookcase is a symbol of Danish design heritage.
The natural beauty and durability of rosewood makes this bookcase a timeless and elegant addition to any room. The excellent quality and well-thought-out design is clearly visible in every detail of this piece of furniture.
The bookcase is not only a functional storage piece of furniture, but also a decorative item that exudes style and class. Hundevad's furniture is known for its exceptional quality and aesthetic appeal, and this bookcase is no exception. The stamp from Furniture Makers Control Denmark...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
$1,559 Sale Price
20% Off
MOP Modular Bookcase by AFRA & TOBIA SCARPA, Molteni, Italy 1974
Located in Argelato, BO
MOP, Divider bookcase made by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for the Molteni company, Italy, 1974
It is one of the most original projects of the famous couple of Italian architects and desig...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Rare Kim Moltzer French Lacquer and Brass Shelves, 1970s
By Kim Moltzer
Located in Paris, IDF
Functional and stylish, this shelving unit or bookcase has a brilliant brass structure, blue smoked glass shelves, and black lacquer cabinets. Designed by Kim Moltzer in the 1970s th...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Bookcase Model 35 Made In Rosewood By Omann Jun. Furniture Factory From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This rosewood bookcase, known as model 35, is a brilliant example of the timeless elegance of Danish furniture design. With its rich wood material and careful construction, this book...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Walnut Bookshelf and Secretaire by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s - 1960s.
This bookshelf and secretaire features a walnut frame with nickel-plated brass handles and black varnished metal feet, which are not original. As a matt...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Sergio Rodrigues, 'Adolpho' Bookcase, 1960
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
Excellent condition.
Designed by Sergio Rodrigues and manufactured by OCA in Brazil in the 1960s, the "Adolpho" bookcase perfectly embodies the aesthetic of mid-century modern desig...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Jacaranda
Postmodern Antidesign: Steel bookcases, W. Laubersheimer, for Pentagon 1980s
Located in Renens, CH
The "Verspanntes Regal" is a Postmodern shelf designed by Wolfgang Laubersheimer for the Pentagon Group in 1984. (We have two available, price per piece)
Pentagon, embraced an artis...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Teak bookcase by Esposizione Permanente Mobili Cantu’ 1960s
Located in Parma, IT
Self-supporting two-bay bookcase produced by Esposizione Permanente Mobili Cantu‘ in the 1960s.
Teak wood structure with brass runners.
Adjustable shelves with bar cabinet compartmen...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Mid-Cenury Modern Secretary Cabinet, Fully Adjustable, Teak, Zebra Wood - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Secretary cabinet with shelves, two solid teak blocks with teak veneer and blackened steel, fully adjustable, zebra wood inside, shellac finishing. Po...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage Showcase Exotic Wood, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Cabinet with hinged doors in smoked glass and exotic wood veneer, chromed aluminium band.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
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
$2,220 Sale Price
20% Off
Oak bookcase by Alf Svensson, design 1960's
Located in PARIS, FR
Clean and at the same time authentic design of Scandinavian modernism. The finishes and grain of the wood give it an elegant aesthetic and easily harmonize with different types of de...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Large Bookcase Model "795" by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini, Italy, 1980s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Large Bookcase Model "795" by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini, Italy, 1980s
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Børge Mogensen Bookcase in Oak
Located in PARIS, FR
Oak bookcase by Borge Mogensen for Karl Anderson & Soner. This oak bookcase was created in 1955 as part of the Oresund series by Karl Anderson & Soner in collaboration with Borge Mog...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Pierre Chapo B10 Bookcase Cabinet France 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A truly beautiful and well preserved B10 bookcase with adjustable shelves, designed by Pierre Chapo and was made in his own atelier in France, 1960. The B10 is one of the more famili...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Elm
Mid-Century Modern Red Cabinet by Rudolf Frank, Germany, 1963
By Rudolf Frank
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern red cabinet by Rudolf Frank, Germany, 1963.
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Wall Shelf with Accompanying Side Table in Walnut, Italy 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
The design language of this attractive combination has a high decorative value. Geometric shapes determine the frame of the wall shelf and side table. The elements that make up this ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Cabinet "Borculo" by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum Borculo, Netherlands 1970s
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Very rare cabinet with sliding doors from the ''Borculo'' series.
The ''Borculo'' is a series of cabinets that was designed by Marting Visser for 't Spectrum. The first designs of these series are from 1957. The collection of 1964 was designed in corporation with Jos Manders...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Wenge
Pair of bookcases in teak, Sweden 1960s
Located in Torino, IT
Pair of bookcases in teak, Sweden 1960s
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century "China" Bookcase in Teak & Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark
Located in Lejre, DK
China bookcase in teak and oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1958, this piece is made by CM Madsen Cabinetmakers Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition.
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Teak
Børge Mogensen Medium Teak Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A bastion of the Danish Modern design movement, to us, Børge Mogensen embodies integrity. His functional and diplomatic approach to furniture design paved the way for Danish design c...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Italian Four-Tier Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo Étagère with Glasses
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian gilt metal faux bamboo étagère with glass shelves. 1970s
This étagère can come as a set together wit...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Borge Mogensen Large Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A bastion of the Danish Modern design movement, to us, Børge Mogensen embodies integrity. His functional and diplomatic approach to furniture design paved the way for Danish design c...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak, 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.
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Teak
Rupert Bevan Vita Etagere
By Rupert Bevan
Located in London, GB
A substantial etagere with patinated brass uprights and finials, cross frames and square flange. Pictured with optional corner brackets.
This etagere is available with either staine...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
$15,704 / item
Bookcase Made In Rosewood With Light Display, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This bookcase with a light display, made from rosewood and showcasing Danish design from the 1960s, is a superb example of mid-century modern furniture. The piece combines functional...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Small Side Table, Well-Preserved Condition, Beech, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Midcentury small side table
Source: Czechia
Period: 1950-1959
Material: Beech, Umakart
Original well-preserved condition. Revived...
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Beech
Italian mid-century modern self-supporting metal wood brass String bookcase 1960
Located in MIlano, IT
Medium height self-supporting string bookcase, with black metal box structure, wooden shelves and brass finishes and tips.
The structure is self-standing, with uprights equipped with...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Bookcase, Maple Wood, Two Doors and Five Shelves - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Bookcase, maple wood, French polished, two doors and five shelves, one shelf inside.
Italy, circa 1950.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Midcentury '1950s' French Sliding Doors Belief in Oakwood
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant midcentury (1950s) French sliding doors belief in oakwood.
Impeccably restored, fits perfectly both at home and in the office, for books...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Mahogany bookcase by Christian Hvidt
Located in PARIS, FR
Solid mahogany bookcase designed by Christian Hvidt and published by Søborg Møbler in the 1970s. The design is sober and functional, highlighting the natural beauty of the wood, the ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
$1,653 / item
Lighted sky-ground bookcase, three bays, 1950s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Light-filled sky-ground bookcase, three bays with storage cabinets, 1950. Polyester finish and metal illuminating structure painted black at the top.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
NINA 150 bookcase in real chestnut wood burl
Located in Pesaro, IT
Open shelves library in Chestnut Burl with storage element with flap door in wavy bronze finish interior. Precious particular pattern of Chestnut burl makes unique this piece of furn...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
$5,253 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Bookcase Loop by Pierluigi Molinari, Wood and Leather, Italy, 1990s
Located in Brussels, BE
Large Bookcase Loop by Pierluigi Molinari, Wood and Leather, Italy, 1990s
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Wood
Cabinet with Bookcase by Hubert Nepozitek & Bohumil Landsman for Jitona, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The cabinet comes with a bookcase and was designed by Bohumil Landsman and Hubert Nepožitek for Jitona and produced in the 1960s. The cabinet is made of oak, walnut veneers, with in...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Pair of Shaws of London Flamed Hardwood Dwarf Open Library Bookcases Part Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning matching pair of Shaws of London dwarf open library bookcases in flamed mahogany which are part of a suite
I have two matching pairs of the...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
$1,832 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Pair of Small Mid-Century Modern Bookcases With Mahogany Shelves - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of small bookcases, blackened steel, adjustable mahogany shelves, French polish and waxed. Adjustable nickel-plated brass feet.
Italy, ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Steel
Small Midcentury Table, Beech, Umakart, Well-Preserved Condition, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Small midcentury table.
Source: Czechia
Period: 1950-1959
Colors: Brown, blue, grey with a pattern
Material: Beech, umakart
Well-prese...
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Beech
1970’s Italian Bamboo Shelving
Located in London, Lambeth
Superb large bamboo shelving with 5 levels bounded by leather.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo
Large vintage black wicker bookcase with shelves
Located in Premariacco, IT
Large black lacquered wicker bookcase with shelves, ideal for vintage or modern settings.
It goes well in summer homes or in living rooms or before an entryway with plants on the sh...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wicker
Bookcase by Børge Mogensen for C. M. Madsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This impressive bookcase designed by Børge Mogensen reflects the Danish designer’s aesthetic that was clean and highly functional, creating pieces that stand out despite their restrained design.
The bookcase is made of wood with a beautiful woodgrain that is visible throughout the bodies. The bookcase ' tops, flanks, fronts and shelves are constructed of solid wood. The shelves are all easily adjustable and removable. The bookcase features five adjustable shelves, a feature of functionality. The shelves can be arranged in multiple ways to accommodate books or other objects of various sizes, and thanks to the open front, this bookcases is perfect to showcase any item. The bookcase stands sturdily on the distinctively sculpted, black lacquered wooden legs. The subtle geometry of the base and the color blocking legs add modernism to the design while also balancing out the heaviness of the body.
Børge Mogensen’s present design for C. M. Madsen Cabinetmakers Denmark was manufactured by the Danish company, FDB Møbler. The bookcase is stamped with the cabinetmaker's mark and production number on the back.
Condition:
Good, in good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Both items have some discoloration and a later made (cable) hole that has been restored by a piece of colored plywood.
Dimensions:
?48.03 in W x 10.23 in D x 62.59 in H
122 cm W x 26 cm D x 159 cm H
About the Designer:
Børge Mogensen is without a doubt one of the most famous Danish designers. Born in 1914 in Aalborg, Mogensen was trained as a cabinet maker and studied at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen from 1936-1938, and architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts’ School of Architecture between 1938 and 1942.
At the beginning of his career, he became head of F.D.B. Mobler’s furniture design studio. In 1950 he started his own design studio, collaborating with manufacturers Soborg, the Swedish company Karl Andersson and the famous manufacturer Fredericia from 1955. The collaboration with the latter resulted in many of Mogensen’s most famous furniture pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Bookcase by Børge Mogensen for C. M. Madsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This impressive bookcase designed by Børge Mogensen reflects the Danish designer’s aesthetic that was clean and highly functional, creating pieces that stand out despite their restrained design.
The bookcase is made with a beautiful woodgrain that is visible throughout the bodies. The bookcase ' tops, flanks, fronts and shelves are constructed of solid wood. The shelves are all easily adjustable and removable. The bookcase features five adjustable shelves, a feature of functionality. The shelves can be arranged in multiple ways to accommodate books or other objects of various sizes, and thanks to the open front, this bookcases is perfect to showcase any item. The bookcase stands sturdily on the distinctively sculpted, black lacquered wooden legs. The subtle geometry of the base and the color blocking legs add modernism to the design while also balancing out the heaviness of the body.
Børge Mogensen’s present design for C. M. Madsen Cabinetmakers Denmark was manufactured by the Danish company, FDB Møbler. The bookcase is stamped with the cabinetmaker's mark and production number on the back.
Condition:
Good, in good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Both items have some discoloration and a later made (cable) hole that has been restored by a piece of colored plywood.
Dimensions:
48.03 in W x 10.23 in D x 62.59 in H
122 cm W x 26 cm D x 159 cm H
About the Designer:
Børge Mogensen is without a doubt one of the most famous Danish designers. Born in 1914 in Aalborg, Mogensen was trained as a cabinet maker and studied at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen from 1936 to 1938, and architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts’ School of Architecture between 1938 and 1942.
At the beginning of his career, he became head of F.D.B. Mobler’s furniture design studio. In 1950 he started his own design studio, collaborating with manufacturers Soborg, the Swedish company Karl Andersson and the famous manufacturer Fredericia from 1955. The collaboration with the latter resulted in many of Mogensen’s most famous furniture pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
50s Wall Mounted Shelving design by Studio PFR of Gio Ponti, Fornaroli, Rosselli
Located in Biella, IT
50s Wall Mounted Shelving design by Studio PFR of Gio Ponti, Fornaroli, Rosselli
wall-mounted grid in iron lacquered black features five independently adjustable shelves in solid...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
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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