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
20th Century Ignazio Gardella 'Attributed' Hanging Bookcase in Wood 3 Shelves
Located in Turin, Turin
Hanging bookcase in wood attributed to the great italian architect Ignazio Gardella. The bookcase has 3 shelves and it could be perfect for a little ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
1960s Teak Drawer and Shelfs Cabinet by Carl Axel Acking for Bodafors, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Elegant teak bookcase cabinet build up with a two lockable drawers sideboard underneath and a cabinet on top in which are two adjustable shelf.
Build up in high quality materials and...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Op Pop Mod DePas Durbino Lomazzi for Kartell Modular Brick Shelf System
Located in Ferndale, MI
Memphis era modular shelf system named Brick for the stackable plastic up rights. Designed by Gionathan DePas, Donato D'Urbino, Paolo Lomazzi for ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Plastic
Attributed to Audoux Minet, Rattan and Wood Wall Shelves, French, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice wall shelves unit is made of rattan with wooden shelves. This is a French work, attributed to Audoux Minet, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Rattan
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
1960s Frantisek Mezulanik Sideboard , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider
Located in Chicago, IL
Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider.
Manner of Milo Baughman
Style of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouve
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Lovely Suite of Three Minty Oxford Modualr Stacking Bookcases Hardwood Frames
Located in GB
We are delighted to this stunning suite of three Minty Oxford Legal modular stacking bookcases with glass sliding doors
A good looking well-made and versatile set, modular bookcas...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Gunni Omann Midcentury Scandinavian Wood Bookcase, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design dark wood bookcase designed by Gunni Omann and produced by Omann Jun Møbelfabrik in the 1960s, variable height position of shelves, Denmark 196...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Metal
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, lacquered steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s
In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
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 ...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Danish Vintage Arne Vodder Teak Double Bookcase for Sibast, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Renens, CH
A set of two identical bookcases designed by Arne Vodder and executed by Sibast, Denmark. Our version is made in teak and has been completely refinished.
The bookcases have always...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Modern Teak Wood Credenza Shelves with Glass Panels
Located in Nantucket, MA
A multi-level Mid-Century Modern teak wood console credenza shelves with sliding glass panels on the lower level. The left side is 14" D x 27" H, the right side is 18" D x 18" H. Ref...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
Modern Shagreen Bookcase, Light
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern bookcase with a polished nickel frame and covered in a light shagreen embossed leather wrap, with floating shelves and a large bottom drawer also with polished nickel hardwa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
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
Milo Baughman Style Chrome Étagère
Located in Redding, CT
Milo Baughman style chrome étagère with four glass shelves. Great for display piece for living room, office or bedroom. Domed open top makes...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
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
Ugo La Pietra Modular Bookcase 'Uno sull'Altro' for Poggi, Italy 1970s
By Ugo La Pietra, Poggi
Located in Hellouw, NL
Impressive and unique Ugo La Pietra modular bookcase for Poggi from Italy in the 1970s. This bookcase consists of eleven elements in three different sizes. These stacking, double-sided, shelves in white lacquered wood can be stacked and positioned in any type of unit you desire; generating multiple configuration possibilities. Due to the fact that the back and front are identical, it is also ideal to use as a room divider.
The elements are equipped with special locks at the base, are made of plywood with polyurethane resin.
The bookcase is in excellent condition with only minor traces of usage.
Publications:
* Domus n. 484, March 1970...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Mid Century style DIA Étagère in Chrome and Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern style étagère featuring sculpted chrome body with glass inserts, designed by Design Institute of America. Ideal for any living room or store display this shelving unit...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Pair George Nelson for Herman Miller Black Bookcases with Walnut Doors
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair George Nelson designed Black bookcases with Walnut doors for Herman Miller.
Each shallow unit has one adjustable shelf, and small cabinet with a Walnut door. Behind the doo...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
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
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
Bookshelf by Pieter De Bruyne, 1957
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This bookshelf and room divider was designed by Pieter De Bruyne in 1957.
It was designed for a bedroom. Characteristic of De Bruyne’s work is the pure design with an eye for detail...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Ash
"China" Bookcase in Teak and Oak by Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Bookcase in oiled teak on a solid oak base. 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, Teak
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
#6027 Edward Wormley for Dunbar Super Structure Display Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Super Structure display cabinet
Stunning cabinet constructed of dark walnut with a brass plated plinth base.
Concave fron...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Large Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bookcase and Storage Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful rosewood bookcase and storage cabinets. Base features two tambour door storage compartments which bank a middle section of five drawers. The upper sections has four rows fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
1960s František Mezulánik, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Branco e Preto Jacaranda Bookcase Pair with Drawers, Luiz Pássaro, Brazil, 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Branco and Preto Jacaranda Bookcase with inset drawers, Brazilian Modern, 1960s. Brazilian mid-century modern bookcase in lacquered jacaranda wood and produced by furniture manufacturer Branco and Preto, with double cabinet doors and two inset raised drawers. Designed in a rational and geometric way, Branco and Preto designs have an open, elegant and preternaturally fresh appearance. Labelled. 92" H x 40" W x 13.75" D.
About Branco e Preto...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Jacaranda
Elegant 19th Century Trumeau Cup Board or Cabinet
Located in Rome, IT
Exceptional design Trumeau in walnut wood, front finely inlaid geometrical decoration with various exotic woods .
Double body bookcase equipped with two doors and fall-front in the ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Noviembre VIII Bookcase in Burned Oak Wood, Shelving System Inspired by Brancusi
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Noviembre VIII Bookcase in Burned Oak Wood, Shelving System Inspired by Brancusi
The Noviembre collection is inspired by the creative values of Constan...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Wood, Hardwood
Italian Vintage Bookcase in Brass and Carrara Marble
Located in Rovereta, SM
Italian vintage bookcase in brass and Carrara marble.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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
Large Mid-Century Modern Ebonized and Cerused Walnut Four Doors Bookcase
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern large ebonized and cerused walnut bookcase display showcase cabinet vitrine with adjustable shelves.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Pierre Jeanneret High File Rack PJ-R-04-A / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This shelf is a fantastic piece of solid yet elegant furniture. It is raw in its simplicity of construction, its shape becomes reduced to a maximum of functionality. The characterist...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Harvey Probber Rosewood and Brass Breakfront Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern breakfront bookcase, sideboard, or bar cabinet
By Harvey Probber
USA, 1950s
Rosewood, with brass trim.
Mea...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Portuguese Oak Tambour Door File Double Cabinet, By Olaio, 1950s
By Olaio
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This vintage oak cabinet from the 1950s is a piece of classic mid-century furniture with a distinct Portuguese flair, crafted by the esteemed company Olaio. The cabinet's design is both elegant and practical, featuring a sturdy and warm oak construction that has stood the test of time.
One of the cabinet's most distinctive features is its double locking tambour roll doors...
Category
1950s Portuguese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Unique Czech Mid-Century Bookcase, 1950s, Well Preserved Condition, Walnut
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Czech mid-century bookcase
Material: Walnut and glass
Original very well preserved condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Ash
Mid Century Bookcase by Hubert Nepožitek & Bohumil Landsman for Jitona, 1960s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century Vintage bookcase from the 1960s. It was designed by Hubert Nepožitek & Bohumil Landsman for Jitona in the former Czechoslovakia. Features a simple design, a glazed sectio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
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
Carrara Marble Bookcase with Glass Shelves, 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Low bookcase crafted of white Carrara marble with three transparent glass shelves. This vintage shelving made in the 1970s is close to the work of Ale...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Carrara Marble
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
Modern Fretwork Étagère, White Lacquer
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern lacquered four-tier étagère with open oval fretwork trellis sides in a ghost white lacquered finish.
Dimensions: 30" W x 14" D x 76.25" H.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Bookcase by Teperman 50's
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
We work with artisans who masterfully restore typical pieces from each period of our history, valuing their different preservation techniques. Teamwork has built this pioneering comp...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
3 Office Furniture on Wheels, in Lacquered Metal, circa 1970/1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
3 office furniture on wheels, in lacquered metal circa 1970/1980.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Large Vintage Wall Unit or String Regal Color Walnut, 1960
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
A beautiful large vintage DAM wall unit in nut veneer, this dates from the 1960s. The condition is excellent for its age, few signs of use, the wood is beautiful in color and has bea...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Unique Czech Ash Mid-Century Bookcase, 1950s, Well Preserved Condition
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Czech mid-century bookcase
Material: Ash
Original very well preserved condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Ash, Wood
Bamboo Rattan Corner Cupboard Bookcase Attributed to Vivai Del Sud Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Corner cupboard and bookcase in bamboo and rattan attributed to Vivai Del Sud, made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Credenza with Topper by Lane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern case piece boasts a topper with glass sliding doors and a credenza with tons of storage space. The dark walnut finish with bowtie inlays shows quality cr...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Faux Bamboo Arch Shape Glass Shelves Etagere
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern faux bamboo glass shelves etagere.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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
Charles Hollis Jones Étagère in Lucite & Black Enamel, Signed & Dated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Lucite and metal e´tage`re designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones.
This cabinet was designed and manufactured in 1963 during his time wi...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Small Mid-Century Modern Bleached Cerused Oak Book Case
Located in Westport, CT
Petite Mid-Century Modern bleached oak limed, three shelf bookcase / display storage shelf book case. In original very nice condition Cerused crea...
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Paldao Group Bookcases, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An extremely rare and exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern bookcase cabinets
Designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller "Paldao Group"
USA, 1940s
Exotic book-matched pald...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Paldao
Ico Parisi Bookcase Model 459 in Mahogany Veneer, Italy, 1950s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Charming Italian Modern Ico Parisi bookcase model 459 in Mahogany Veneer. This bookcase is manufactured by Angelo de Baggis Cantu in Italy in 1955/1956. It has two solid wood carved ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Noviembre IX, Console Table in Oak Wood, Sideboard by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Noviembre IX, Console Table in Oak Wood, Sideboard by Joel Escalona
The Noviembre collection is inspired by the creative values of Constantin Brancusi, a Romanian sculptor considere...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Wood, Hardwood
Chrome and Glass Étagère or Shelving or Display
Located in Kansas City, MO
Chrome and glass étagère. Striking asymmetrical design. Very good to excellent condition.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
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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Design Modular Bookcase
Vintage Wood Bookshelf
Vintage Mid Century Bookcase
Antique Bureau Bookcases
Antique Bureau Bookcase
Antique Bureau Bookcase Antique Furniture