Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Midcentury "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark
Located in Lejre, DK
China bookcase in oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1958, this piece is made by CM Madsen Cabinetmakers Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
DANISH Mid Century Modern ROSEWOOD BOOKCASE / Vinyl Storage, c. 1960’s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Bookcase / Vinyl Storage, c. 1960’s. Loads of storage for all your books and collectables or vinyl collection across the two lower areas once the ...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage 4 Tier Freestanding Corner Whatnot Shelves Bookcase Display Stand
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Here we have for sale this vintage 4 tier freestanding corner Whatnot bookcase, shelves, display stand. Perfect for the corner of any room to stand book...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Pine
Design Institute America Chrome and Glass Étagère
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful shelf unit/étagère by Design Institute America (DIA). Timeless design style.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Grey Mid Century Étagère
Located in Westwood, NJ
With its sleek, geometric form and five open shelves, this elegant piece provides ample space to display your favorite books, decor, and collectibles. Meticulously handcrafted in an ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
$4,197 / item
Mid-Century in the style of Charles Dudouyt Bookcase in Cerused Oak
Located in Miami, FL
Superb piece of furniture excellent craftsmanship, in cerused golden oak, typical work in the style of the well knowned French designer Charles Dudouyt. Simple and very architectural...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
1960s František Mezulánik, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Vintage Traditional English Bookshelf UK Import
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Traditional English Bookshelf Uk Import
Dimensions. 36 W ; 46 1/2 H ; 10 D
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Rosewood Display Cabinet by Skovby
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rich rosewood cabinet with glass doors and shelves by Skovby.
Please confirm location.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
DANISH Mid Century Modern ROSEWOOD BOOKCASE, c. 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Simple + Classic Mid Century Modern ROSEWOOD bookcase, c. 1960's. This stunning piece features three wide and long shelving areas and all shelves are removable and adjustable. Gorge...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Modern Hobart Bookcase, Walnut Veneer, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Hobart Bookcase, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Hobart bookcase captures the natural ebb and flow of lif...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Dunbar Bookcase Wall Units by Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of bookcases designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960. Fully restored. Espresso stained mahogany, glass shelves, and brass details. Glass shelves can be arranged as nee...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
$7,800 / set
Modern Steel Etagere
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
$1,690 / item
Mid-Century Modern Modular Wood Bookcase from 50s
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with trace of age and use for this wall unit made from wood and metal with brass details. The blue velvet background is in poor condition. Produced in Italy du...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
$5,987 Sale Price
20% Off
Rattan Burned Bamboo Decorative Scrolls 4 Tier Shelf Bookcase Etagere 1970s Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rattan burned bamboo decorative scrolls 4 tier shelf bookcase Etagere 1970S Mint.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Rare Italian Modern Mahogany Tall Bookcase
Located in Queens, NY
Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern Mahogany 3 Section Bookcase with a lower part featuring 2-2 door and 1-6 drawer cabinets and a center section have 2 dropfront cabinets centeing a cab...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Ico Parisi Bookcase in wood and brass, mod. 457, Italy 1955
By Ico Parisi
Located in Argelato, BO
Ico Parisi bookcase, mod. 457, De Baggis production, lacquered wood, mahogany, brass, Italy, 1955.
This bookcase with four shelves in different colors was originally designed for...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-century cabinet/bookcase Ca.1960
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This Mid-century cabinet is made of veneer teak wood, a warm material that exudes natural charm. The cabinet has delicate metal black legs, which contrast nicely with the wood and gi...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Unusual and Rare Pair of Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Etageres
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual and rare pair of Adrian Pearsall Brutalist etageres. Very hard to find one but to have a pair-oh my. Please see our huge selection of other p...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Resin
$14,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Kim Moltzer Brushed Steel Brass Green Lucite Shelving Units
By Kim Moltzer
Located in Paris, IDF
Simple lines point to this beautiful pair of shelving vitrines units mid-century roots. Designed by Kim Moltzer with a beautiful sculptural geometric form, each unit features a silky brushed steel frame supporting nine display shelves with a central display niche...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of DIA Chrome and Glass Étagères
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful together, banking a fireplace, and entry or use as a room divider. A pair of high style chrome and glass étagère by DIA.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
$8,500 / set
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
Vintage Petite Three Tier Wooden Bookshelf.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Bookshelf has three levels connected by turned wood legs. On casters. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 24 W ; 16 D ; 29 H
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Vintage Arched Rattan Caning Bookshelf Etagere
Located in Seattle, WA
Three tiered bookshelf with woven shelving. Possibly bamboo framing. Circa 1970's. Vintage condition consistent with age as pictured.
Dimensions: 55Hx17Wx13D
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rattan, Wood
American Mid-Century brass and walnut etegere
By Paul McCobb
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century brass and walnut etegere / display cabinet with 2 top shelves over a 2-sliding textured glass door cabinet above an adjacent solid cabinet with a drop-down front...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass
Original Mid-Century Bookcase , Spruce and Glass, Provence Style, France, 1960s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This impressive glazed bookcase in the Provence style comes from France from the mid-20th century. It is made of solid spruce wood and features glazed doors with clear glass. Its unu...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Spruce
Bookcase Made In Rosewood Made By Hundevad Furniture From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This bookcase in rosewood from Hundevad is an impressive example of Danish furniture design from the 1960s. Hundevad, a renowned furniture manufacturer known for their high quality a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Bookcase 'Adolpho' by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cabinet designed by Sergio Rodrigues and crafted by OCA in Brazil during the 1960s. This timeless piece embodies the essence of mid-century modern design with its rich jacaranda wood...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pierre Cruège Atomic Bookcase
Located in Hudson, NY
Stylish French atomic bookcase or etagere in blond oak. Designed by Pierre Cruège, circa 1955 with simple construction, sleek lines and gentle curves that capture all the facets of m...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
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.
5 wooden (teak veneer) shelves with a black painted metal system.
It ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Wim Rietveld Free-Standing Bookcase in Black and White Metal
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wim Rietveld, bookcase, black and white coated metal, The Netherlands, 1960.
This free-standing bookcase was originally designed by Wim Rietveld for the famous Dutch high-end department store De Bijenkorf in 1960. The clear structure of the shelf creates a striking design. All horizontal shelves are colored black and in contrast with the white vertical elements. Due to the expressive unsymmetric arrangement of the two white sides and the white element functioning as a backwall, the black shelves...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Stained Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Stained Ash 215cm shelf length.
The Démon Shelf, or the Biblio-Démon in Matégot’s original 1954 sketches, was part of a “plan d’execution de la bibliothèque," or his ideal model of an interior home library and study...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
L'Atelier Bookcase in Brazilian Rosewood by Jorge Zalszupin, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This Rosewood Bookcase, designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and manufactured by L'Atelier in the 1960s, is a great way to have the diversity of different tones of Rosewood in jus...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood, Cork
Bookcase by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Double-bodied bookcase display case by Vittorio Dassi, rosewood veneered with ebonized profiles, mahogany details, brass tips, black glass. The moved sides support the body of the cabinet at the base 4 doors, the side doors and handles in mahogany stained wood, above the doors follows a mahogany stained band that houses the floor in black glass. The upper part has 5 doors at the sides 2 with inlay typical of the 900 Milanese, in the middle 2 glass doors divided...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
$2,138 Sale Price
28% Off
Bookcase with drop-down cabinet, 1960s, made by Fontana, Italy
By Enzo Strada
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
One-bay bookcase with shelves and cabinet with drop-leaf door, 1960s.
The design of this teak wood bookcase is reminiscent of Enzo Strada's style. The geometrically aligned uprights ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Laminate, Teak
Edward Wormley Book Case Designed for Dunbar, circa 1953
Located in Camden, ME
Tapering three-shelved walnut bookcase / plate stand designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Green Dunbar Berne Indiana metal tag is on the reverse.
The bookcase is in excellent con...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Tall Midcentury "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
"China" bookcase in patinated oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1954, this piece is made by CM Madsen Cabinetmakers Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition. More shelves...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Vintage Modern Low Bookshelf after Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern Milo Baughman style bookcase featuring sculpted body with brass finish and four glass shelves. Stunning display shelf for home, office, or business use.
Please confir...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Afra and Tobia Scarpa marble Cisonio Bookcase for Skipper
Located in Amarillo, TX
Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Cisonio bookcase
Skipper
Italy, 1967
Serpentino and Mondragone marble
Rare bookcase in Serpentino and Mondragone marble designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Marble
BookShelf
Located in Barra Funda, SP
A rare and exceptional piece from the early phase of architect and designer Jose Zanine Caldas: this bookshelf not only offers different arrangement and combination options for its s...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Plywood
$45,000
Milo Baughman Chrome and Glass Pyramid Etagere
Located in Toledo, OH
This unique pyramid etagere by Milo Baughman has 9 removable glass shelves. The center shelf can accommodate a 33" sculpture. The flat tubular chrome f...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Illuminated Chrome and Brass Light Up Display Shelf Curio Etagere
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Illuminated Chrome and Brass Light Up Display Shelf Curio Etagere. Item features a polished chrome metal frame, brushed brass accents and brass finials, illuminating top and ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 3-Shelf System for Gubi in Black Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 3-Shelf System for Gubi in Black Ash
The Démon shelf, or the Biblio-Démon in Matégot’s original 1954 sketches, was part of a “plan d’execution de la biblioth...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-26-A Aluminium Book Case / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
That is a one-of-a-kind piece. Unique and outstanding, it holds a museum exhibit quality. An artefact for collectors and connoisseurs. A piece without any compromises. Highly valuabl...
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1960s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Omann Jun Rosewood Book Case 1960s
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Danish book case manufactured by Omann Jun Mobelfabrik in the 1960s. The bookcase is made with vibrant and rich rosewood veneer. It has six individual shelves, all of which can be a...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
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
Large DANISH Mid Century Modern ROSEWOOD BOOKCASE, c. 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Exquisite Mid Century Modern ROSEWOOD bookcase featuring 8 wide and spacious shelving areas, stunning wood grains throughout and adjustable + removable shelves. The design is classic...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
1960s Omann Jun Upcycled Bookcase Cabinet, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished
- The iron legs has been added afterwards
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Vintage Coastal Rattan Etagere - Set of 3
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Enhance your interior with this stunning vintage coastal rattan étagère set, a beautifully designed trio that blends natural elegance with funct...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
$2,950 / set
Bookcase Claudio Salocchi, Sormani 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Bookcase by Claudio Salocchi, Sormani Italy 1960.
Claudio Salocchi (1934 - 2012) was a highly regarded designer and architect, known for detailed research into furniture layouts.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Leather Covered Bookcase or Cabinet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Tall, stately, and serious cabinet or bookcase entirely clan in tooled tan leather. Having two glass lockable doors in the top case and featuring faux leather books on the lower case doors...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Leather
Walnut Mid-Century Modern Accordion Door Entry Hall Cabinet Console Credenza
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern entry one accordion door compartment petit credenza cabinet shelf.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Blond Wood Modular Shelving Units
Located in London, GB
These versatile modular storage units, crafted from beech wood, are a beautiful example of functional mid-century design. Designed to provide both style and adaptability, these units...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Beech
$686 / item
1970s Lucite and Rosewood Etagere In the Style Of Charles Hollis Jones
Located in New York, NY
1970s modern Lucite and rosewood with glass shelves Etagere in the style of Charles Hollis Jones, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Lucite, Rosewood
"Loico" Bookcase by Angelo Mangiarotti in Carrara e Marquina Marble Skipper 1970
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Rare bookcase by Angelo Mangiarotti in white Carrara e Marquita marble.
The bookcase is part of the "Loico collection" for the Skipper factory Italy 1970s .
The entire bookcase is...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Marble
Vintage Kartell Ghost Buster Lucite Cabinet/Bookcase by Phillippe Starck
By Kartell
Located in East Freetown, MA
Vintage lucite/acrylic Kartell small shelving cabinet/bookcase. Sturdy item with curved front
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Acrylic
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-13-A Glass-Fronted Bookcase / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This item is raw and sturdy. Its rugged textures and bold lines define that radical character. Its presence is uncompromising and captivating. Signs of age, patina, and the traces o...
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1960s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
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
Enzo Mari Bookshelf in Solid Mirror Polished Aluminum
By Enzo Mari
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A bookshelf from Enzo Mari's iconic "Autoprogettazione" series of furniture. This example was created in a solid aluminum and hand mirror-polished. An incredible object in person. Im...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
SEXY Mid Century Modern ITALIAN BOOKCASE by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Can furniture be sexy? This funky bookcase by Ico Parisi featuring the most insane legs we've every seen on a piece of furniture, proves that furniture ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
$2,360 Sale Price
20% 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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