Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Vintage Bookshelf Oak Veneer, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Bookcase with writing desk flap and storage compartment with sliding doors in oak veneered wood.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Heywood Wakefield Wheat Finish Bookcase Media Cabinet Dry Bar on Hairpin Legs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Our shop elevated (literally) this Incredibly versatile Heywood Wakefield display hutch bar with a sleek set of 12" metal hairpin legs. Instead of using only screws, we opted to inst...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Bookcase Oak Veneer, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Bookcase unit with sliding glass doors and storage compartment with sliding doors in oak veneered wood.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Lips Vago Set of Five 'Congresso' Bookcases
By Lips Vago
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lips Vago, 'Congresso' shelving units, black and red lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s.
Constructed from steel sheets, the 'Congresso' shelf is a sturdy yet unassuming bookcase that c...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Vintage Bookcase Teak Veneer, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Bookcase with concealed bar compartment, storage elements with sliding doors, visible drawers and open shelves made of solid wood and veneer, teak with polyester finish, wrought iron...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Pair New Unfinished Baker Obelisk Shape Double Sided 360 Degree Walnut Bookcases
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair New Unfinished Baker Obelisk Shape Double Sided 360 Degree Walnut Bookcases.
These Baker cabinets are new unfinished from the baker factory. Unusual looking cabinets and unusua...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern 1 Piece Walnut Veneer China Hutch Attributed to Garrison Furn
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful mid-century modern 1 piece walnut veneer china hutch, display cabinet, or bookcase Attributed to Garrison Furniture. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vinta...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Danish Bookshelf Cabinet in Rosewood by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern tall and slim rosewood bookcase was designed by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co. and was made in Denmark circa 1960. The minimalist Scandinavian modern design features clean, geometric lines and the cabinet is impeccably crafted from rosewood with gorgeous natural wood grain. The two-piece cabinet has an upper step-back hutch with three horizontal adjustable and removable shelves, four vertical cubby dividers and one fixed lower shelf. The vertical dividers are adjustable and removable and all three upper shelves are adjustable and removable allowing for interchangeable configurations. The lower cabinet has one door with two adjustable and removable interior shelves. The lower door is lockable with original working key. This versatile cabinet is perfect for home or office; use as bookcase, display cabinet, bar cabinet, open china cabinet...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Late 20th Century 5 Shelves Open Bookcase by Kimball Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Late 20th century 5 shelves open bookcase by Kimball Furniture. Circa 1990s.
This robust open bookcase features a clean line design with rounded top edges, four adjustable wood shelves with metal brackets, a beautiful dark cherry wood...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Pair of Light Burr & Burl Walnut Inlaid Library Bookcases Adjustable Shelves
Located in GB
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
Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler Oak Shelf Cabinet or Bookcase
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hans Wegner for RY Møbler Cabinet RY100 in Oak. Top sits on bottom. Rattan fronts.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Paul McCobb Etagere / Hutch / Credenza for Calvin Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
A refined etagere of rectilinear form in mahogany and brass having a lower cabinet with folding doors resting square brass legs, supporting an upper cabinet with doors, glass shelves...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Open Storage Credenza/Bookshelf with Surfboard Profile
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Open Storage Credenza/Bookshelf with Surfboard Profile
circa: 1960
Dimensions:
D 16"
W 73"
H 33”.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Walnut
1980s Vintage Modular Bookshelf Unit Manner of Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jea
Located in Monrovia, CA
Beautiful Mid Century Modern Shelving or Bookshelf In The Manner or Likeness of Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret Modular Bookshelf Unit.
This Is A Beautiful Example Of Charlotte Perriand's Modular Shelving And Or Bookshelf Unit Of Solid Wood.
The Shelving Modular Unit...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
1960s Modular MCM Walnut Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk Bookshelves- 5 Pieces
Located in Madison, WI
This very unique modular 5 Piece Mid Century wall unit set has it ALL, and leaves plenty of room for multiple configuration possibilities! Creatively hold and display all of your vin...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Vintage Early American Book Case or Shelf with Hand Carved Details
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage early American book case or shelf with hand carved details. Shelves Are Adjustable.
Dimensions. 28 3/4 W ; 12 3/4 ; 53 1/2 H.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Rare Azucena Ignazio Gardella Book Case LB2 Brass Mahogany
Located in Rovereta, SM
Azucena Ignazio Gardella bookcase LB2 brass mahogany, the shelves have been restored only wax.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Rosewood Bookcases by Lyby Møbler
By Lyby Mobler
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Lyby Møbler
Era: 1960s
Materials: Rosewood
Measurements: 35.5? wide x 17? deep x 63? tall
Condition: In excellent original con...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Office Furniture by Bbpr for Olivetti Synthesis, circa 1960
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Office furniture by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis, circa 1960.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Mastercraft Pine Two-Shelf Low Bookcase
By Mastercraft
Located in Germantown, MD
Midcentury Mastercraft pine two-shelf low Bookcase measuring 29.75" in width, 11.5" in depth and 36" in height.
Fixed shelves. Solid Pine but Super light weigh. Bottom Shelf cleranc...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Maple
1970s Birch /Glass Cabinet, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very good original conditon with minor signs of use.
- High gloss finish.
- Iron legs added afterwards.
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Birch, Glass
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
Gian Franco Frattini Jatoba Book Mill pre Poltrona Frau
Located in Weesp, NL
Jatoba, Brazilian Cherry wood, Albero mid century modern book mill designed by Gian franco Frattini, pre Poltrona Frau.
This unique Brazilian Cherry wood version has been made in t...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Claudio Salocchi for Sormani Italian Midcentury Metal Dark Wood Bookcase, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design revolving bookcase model “Centro” designed by Claudio Salocchi (Milano 1934 - Milano 2012) and produced by Sormani Arosio with central revolving str...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Pierre Chapo B10 Large Bookcase Cabinet, France, 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A truly beautiful and well preserved large sized B10 bookcase with adjustable shelves, designed by Pierre Chapo and made in his own atelier in France, 1960. The B10 is one of the mor...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Elm
Mid-Century Modern Large 4 Shelf Bookcase Cherry Oak American Studio Craft
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Unique Vintage Mid-Century Modern American Studio Craft Oak and cherry Bookcase. Beautiful bookcase custom made Bookcase Shelf unit with freeform sculptural shaped side and (3) adjus...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Cherry, Oak
Midcentury Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage midcentury Danish modern two-piece rosewood bookcase designed by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co. was made in Denmark circa 1960. The Minimalist Scandinavian Modern design features clean, geometric lines and the cabinet is impeccably crafted from rosewood with gorgeous natural wood grain. The upper step-back hutch has six adjustable and removable shelves over two fixed lower shelves. The lower cabinet has two doors with three adjustable open drawers on the left including a felt-lined top drawer and one adjustable and removable shelf on right. The lower doors are lockable with original working key. This versatile cabinet is perfect for home or office; use as bookcase, display cabinet, bar cabinet, open china cabinet...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Pair of 1980s Vintage Tall Open Book Cases in Teak Finish
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pair of 1980s vintage tall open book cases in teak finish
This is a classic timeless design the bookcases are sturdy and heavy, they each have 5 adju...
Category
1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
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 of the houses, which is identi...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Bookcase Folding Flat Teak
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An unusual and ingenious, mid-century modern retro, portable, folding table top bookcase or display shelf. Slatted supports with three shelves folding flat. Light and easy to carry.
Versatile folding mechanism for display, books or bathroom shelves...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
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
Long Bookcase B17 C by Pierre Chapo 1976 in French Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Lyon, FR
Rare, 284 cm long shelf by Pierre Chapo from 1976 in French elm, a now very rare wood, this component of four shelves fixed below eight consoles which wedge the books. The two vertical uprights bear on the floor. Fixing them to the wall does not support the weight of the bookcase, but only prevents it from tipping forward. formidable, monumental library...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Vintage Wood Book Case
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage wood book case
Dimensions. 24 W ; 10 D ; 48 H.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
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 ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Pierre Chapo Large Wall Unit Model B17, French Elm, circa 1967
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Original "B17" bookshelf by Pierre Chapo, circa 1967, in French elmwood. One of the most iconic piece of Pierre Chapo (1927-1986). In 1967, Pierre Chapo presented new creations at the Salon des Arts Ménagers, exhibiting the B17 bookshelf for the first time. This bookcase is fixed to the wall freeing up a lot of living space. The bookshelf, whose presence surprises by its discretion and elegance, by the harmony of the lines between the uprights and the shelves (in 50 mm sections) is accentuated by the originality of the support system. Supports, as their name implies, normally prop up the shelves of a piece of furniture or else the jutting parts of buildings. Pierre Chapo decided not to take this universal law into account and modeled a support that fits into the upright, which means the shelf can be solidly fixed under its support. In a balance between gravity and the forces at play, the more weight goes on the shelf, the better its components slot into the upright. The wall unit is in the French Campagne style...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Midcentury Small Side Table, Well-Preserved Condition, Beech, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Midcentury small side table
Source: Czechia
Period: 1950-1959
Material: Beech, Umakart
Original well-preserved condition. Revived...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Beech
Teak Glass-Front Bookcase by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler
Located in Norwalk, CT
A fabulous high quality two-piece Danish mid-century bookcase or display cabinet in teak wood, designed by Børge Mogensen for the Danish manufacturer Søborg Møbler. This cabinet feat...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
“Profile” Pyramidal Bookshelf in Walnut by John Van Koert for Drexel, USA
Located in Deland, FL
Mid-Century Modern bookshelf designed by American designer John Van Koert and manufactured by Drexel in the United States circa 1950’s. With a solid and stable walnut wood frame and three tapered...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Custom Etagere/Shelving Unit in Lucite and Brass by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage custom etagere/shelving unit in lucite and brass by Charles Hollis Jones and manufactured in the United States, circa 1980s. Jones was ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Walnut Maker’s Console by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Maker's console is made of American walnut or white oak and rests on a blackened steel base. Features two shelves and a perforated steel detail on the back.
The Lawson-Fennin...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Poul Nørreklit Modular Freestanding Bookcase Cabinet Plexiglass Rosewood
Located in Berlin, BE
This Norrektlit cabinet is a functional storage system consisting of various cabinets, drawers and multiple shelves.
These can be arranged individually within three columns.
The ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcase Shelving and Cabinet
Located in Nantucket, MA
A Mid-Century Modern combination teak bookcase shelves and cabinet at the lower third. Offset brass knobs on the front doors of the cabinet portion. Carved detail at the top crest. C...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
1990 Green and Stained Cherrywood Bookshelf for Roche Bobois by Sormani, Italy
By Roche Bobois, Sormani
Located in Arosio, IT
This piece by designer Emilio Rossi has been manufactured by Sormani for the French distributor Roche Bobois. It is a very particular item, with special curved doors, that rotate by ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Large Rattan Shelve by Passolunghi, 2022
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Large rattan shelve by François Passolunghi .
With a large storage compartment opening by a drop leaf,
and 2 sides shelves.
Hand-made by rattan arti...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern in the Style of Milo Baughman Chrome & Glass Shelf Etagere
Located in Buchanan, MI
Mid-Century Modern In The Style Of Milo Baughman Chrome & Glass Shelf Etagere. Very good condition, not solid stock but very heavy, all glass is in pristine conditon.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
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...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Paint
Vintage Modernist Tubular Black Metal Shelving Etagere with Tinted Glass, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modernist Tubular black metal shelving units/Etagere with tinted glass - pair
Vintage Modernist Smoked Glass and Tubular Chrome Étagère...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Chrome
3 Bay Mid-Mentury Modern Walnut Glass Doors Bookcase Wall Unit Curio Cabinet
By Durland, Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
3 Bay Mid-Century Modern walnut glass doors bookcase wall shelves unit Curio cabinet MINT!.
Each section mesures 30 inches in width.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Large Danish Teak Wall Bookcase by Poul Cadovius, F139
Located in Lyon, FR
Large wall bookcase from the 60's designed by the Danish designer Poul Cadovius. This bookcase is composed of different modular elements on three ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Bookcase with Flap Compartment by Umberto Mascagni, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Modular bookcase unique in style, design, planning and materials. The Mascagni company for the excellent quality and uniqueness of its products boasted in the 50's a reference of exc...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Mogens Koch Bookcase Wall Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular bookcase unit executed in teak, designed by Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen. This impressive set is comprised of nine individual units, including 6 bookshelves and 3 base cabin...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Secretary Cabinet in Walnut by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Located in Detroit, MI
This exceptional vintage midcentury secretary desk with bookcase was designed by British-born T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Expertly craf...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
3-Door Highboard in Teak and Parchment, 1960s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Three-door highboard in teak and parchment in the style of Silvio Cavatorta.
This piece was designed in the style of designer Silvio Cavatorta. A 1960s highboard of eye-catching des...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak, Parchment Paper
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookcase Cabinet Painted Panels by Hubert Minnebo
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A long mid century bookcase made of walnut veneer. The cabinet has three aluminum painted panels with fishes. Created and signed and dated (1966) by Hubert Minnebo (Belgium, 1940). The cabinet has 3 doors. Left and right are glass sliding doors. The cabinet has onea key, which fits on all three doors. The condition is good, except for a few missing pieces of wood veneer. The video shows the veneer flaws.
The painted panels are made of anodized aluminum. It is a technique that aluminum is anodized, the aluminium panel can absorb aniline color pigments; these are color pigments that are dissolved in acetone or dimethyl formamide. This requires smooth work, comparable to painting a fresco, where correction of errors is not possible. Minnebo also made this panels aluminum panels for reception halls and house facades and as decoration in restaurants and stations. His work is refined with a controlled use of colours.
Free shipping for purchase in Europe
The oeuvre of sculptor, jewelery designer and graphic artist Hubert Minnebo has been in the spotlight for fifty years. Not in the front row, but also indispensable. Between realism and idealization. Without overestimation, and with an unmistakable noblesse d'âme. This monograph charts Minnebo's remarkable artistic journey and is generously illustrated with photographs of his life and work. Well-known critics and several artists and friends of Minnebo are collaborating: Octave Landuyt...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Silvio Cavatorta Mid-Century Italian Modern Mahogany Cabinet / Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Italian Modern mahogany cabinet or bookcase (Silvio Cavatorta).
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Vintage on Point Two Tier Bookshelf- One in SF Location
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measures: W72 D13 H32.
Handcrafted walnut bookcase made in a mix of solid and walnut veneer. Item is structurally sound and sturdy, we usually have one floor model in stock. If it...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC20 Casier Standard by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Casier designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1925.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The Casiers standard formed part ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
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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