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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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
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
Antique revolving Bookcase from the early 20th century
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Antique revolving Bookcase from the early 20th century
Library Shelf - Antique
Measures : 60x60cm H:123cm
Wear consistent with age and use : some stains on the wood - See Photos
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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
1960s bookcase with wire mesh
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Italian-made 1960s bookcase featuring a wire mesh frame and 5 teak wood shelves.
Interesting is the block structure so you can vary the composition of the structure and wire mesh.
...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron
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
Mid-Century Blond Walnut Bookcase
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Mid-century blond walnut bookcase features three adjustable shelves for flexible storage or display. Its minimalist design highlights the natural warmth and grain of walnut.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
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
Tomaso Buzzi and Emilio Lancia attr. bookcase cabinet veneered root walnut, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
high and unique bookcase with cabinet designed by Tomaso Buzzi and Emilio Lancia circa 1940
central door with a key for the secretere
elegant and unique piece in set with the sidebo...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Étagère ISA Bergamo, 3 stories, 1960
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Étagère made by ISA Bergamo in the 1960s, featuring a refined and functional structure. Consisting of three tiers, it offers a light and airy design, perfect for displaying decorativ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Restored Midcentury Nesting Tables, Chrome-Plated Steel, Glass, Czechia, 1960s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Midcentury Nesting Tables.
Material: Chrome-Plated Steel, Opaxit Glass
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1960-1969
The chrome parts have been cleaned and professiona...
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
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
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stain Wood by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stain Wood by Cassina
Designed between 1956 and 1957 by Franco Albini and Franc...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
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 ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
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
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
Scandinavian elm and birch low open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian elm and birch low open bookcase circa 1950.
Fine example of storage solutions for small spaces, or for even using as a stand for flat screen tv's
Birch main body with ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Birch, Elm
Mid-Century Set of 3 Modular White Wooden Cubes by Derk Jan de Vries, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Set of 3 Modular White Wooden Cubes by Derk Jan de Vries,1960s
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Secretary Desk / Bar / Bookshelf
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
A unique and handsome Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration piece of furniture that can serve a multitude of uses as a desk, bar or bookshelf.
Measurements: 84" high, 36" wide and 19"...
Category
Mid-20th Century American 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
Stunning Pair of Flamed Hardwood Dwarf Waterfall Open Library Bookcases Cupboard
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of circa 1950 Flamed Mahogany dwarf open Library bookcases cupboard bases.
A very good looking and well-made pair,...
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1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Chrome and Glass Etagere
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Tall Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman style chrome and glass etagere. This tiered bookcase shelving unit features a bright and shiny polished chrome finish with removable clear glas...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Bibliothèque étagère vintage en métal doré et verre fumé des années 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bibliothèque étagères des années 70, superbe design attribué à l’éditeur français Artelano, composée de 3 parties indépendantes de 5 étagères, structure en métal doré, 15 étagères en...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
One Pair Mid-Century Modern in the Style of Milo Baughman Etagere. Priced Per It
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. Priced Per Boo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Cherry, Oak
Midcentury American Studio Craft Richard Artschwager Walnut tall bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century American Studio craft Richard Artschwager 6 shelf walnut tall bookcase with adjustable shelves. Good vintage condition with beautiful walnut wood grains. Has 2 horizontal...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Danish Modular 5-Bay Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modular 5 Bay Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s.
Large and impressive Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern shelving system, Model FM Re...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Danish Rosewood Bookcase Model 6 by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun Mobelfabrik, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish Design
Introducing the Omann Jun Model 6 bookcase in rosewood. The Omann Jun Model 6 Bookcase proudly carries forward the legacy of Danish design, renowned for its clean lines...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Cemtury Stained Bamboo Corner Etagere / Bookcase
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Cemtury Stained hand crafted Bamboo Corner Etagere / Bookcase
Measure 29.75" in width, 19.75" in depth 20" in height. Lower tier clearance ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookcase by Merton Gershun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
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.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Cabinet 6026 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful and very elegant cabinet model # 6026 designed by Edward Wormely for Dunbar. This cabinet was purchased for the Neptune Gift Shop in New Jersey in 1963 and is constructed o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Modern Lage Bookcase, Brass, Oak Root, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Lage Bookcase, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Lage bookcase was designed to be the focal point of any office or living space. Its asymm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Pair of Italian Free-Standing Wall Units in Walnut on Ebonized Plinth Bases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish freestanding wall units boasting bookmatched walnut veneer (ca. early 1970s, Italy). Each comes with a black vinyl seat (more for decoration than practical use).
The first un...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut, Plywood, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern walnut sliding doors cabinet bookcase.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass
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
Danish Rosewood Bookcase with LP Rack made by Hundevad & Co, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Bookcase with LP/magazine rack
Danish bookcase in beautiful rosewood veneer with LP/Magazine rack made by Hundevad & Co.
The horizontal shelves can be adjusted in height. Overall th...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Rare Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Three-Piece Wall Unit Bar Stereo Cabinet Speakers
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Extremely rare Adrian Pearsall three-piece wall unit bar with built in speakers. This is probably the only one of these wall units ever produced and was custom-made for the customer....
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Resin, Wood
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
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Pine
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
Restored Mid-Century Rattan and Mahogany Bookcase Console Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Postwar Paul Frankl inspired a three-tier console table Bookshelf with mahogany tops and a wrapped stick rattan frame. The table has mahogany t...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rattan
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Brass Etagere Painted White
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern brass etagere shelving fixture painted white.
Tall and sturdy this shelving unit is as functional as it is bright and cheerful. Perfect for an office, kitchen or l...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Lou Hodges California Modern Bookcase, 1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bookcase by Lou Hodges, designed and produced in California in the 1970s through early 1980s. Lou Hodges has become such a collectible designer in the past decade, as 1970s Californi...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
'Dania 3' Series Bookcases by Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of small bookcase tables with top lighting by American of Martinsville for their Dania 3 series. Featuring warm walnut with exotic rosewood, mirrored backing, and inset wood han...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Oak 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.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Danish Modern Bookcase with Secretary Desk Johannes Sorth
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Tall Danish Modern Bookcase with Secretary Desk by Johannes Sorth. Tambour door and drawers. Adjustable shelves.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Chrome Bookcase in the Manner of Milo Baughman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chrome étagère, bookshelf or vitrine, in the manner of Milo Baughman, American, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
1950s-60s single-bay sky-ground bookcase
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
1960s single-bay sky-ground bookcase made of teak wood.
The structure of the bookcase consists of 6 shelves with a depth of 30 cm. and an enclosed compartment with two doors.
Brass...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
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 metal bookcase is pure design in good ...
Category
1980s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Wonderful 3 Bay Freestanding Walnut Wall Unit Stanley Mid-Century Modern
By Stanley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful 3-bay freestanding walnut wall unit by Stanley. This set is rare in its original form with 2 lower bays and one taller bay-perfect for a...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
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.
Important information regarding images of products:
Please note that some of the images show other colors and variations of the model, these images are only to present interior design proposals. The item that is selling is on the first image.
Important information regarding color(s) of products:
Actual colors may vary. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. We try to edit our photos to show all of our products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your monitor
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Bridges Small Green 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.
Important information regarding images of products:
Please note that some of the images show other colors and variations of the model, these images are only to present interior design proposals. The item that is selling is on the first image.
Important information regarding color(s) of products:
Actual colors may vary. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. We try to edit our photos to show all of our products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your monitor
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
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
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...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
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.
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
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...
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.