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

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.

Style: Mid-Century Modern

Three-Post Freestanding Bookcase - Shelves and Storage - Italy - 1950s

Located in Milano, IT

This three-post bookcase consists of 2 cabinets and six shelves, as well as a storage element which, can be added or removed, making the addition lighter. The bookcase does not need...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass

Three-Post Freestanding Bookcase - Shelves and Storage - Italy - 1950s

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Model No. 26 Teak Sideboard and Bookcase by Hundevad & Co, 1960s

By Hundevad & Co., Carlo Jensen

Located in Breda, Netherlands

Danish Design Introducing the Hundevad No. 26 bookcase with a seperate small sideboard underneath, a stunning example of midcentury modern Danish design. This unique piece combines a...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Model No. 26 Teak Sideboard and Bookcase by Hundevad & Co, 1960s

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Danish Rosewood Bookcase Model 6 by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun Mobelfabrik, 1960s

By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, Gunni Omann

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

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Rosewood

Danish Rosewood Bookcase Model 6 by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun Mobelfabrik, 1960s

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Mid Century Bamboo and Rattan Étagère Shelves, Italy, circa 1960

Located in London, GB

A Mid Century bamboo and rattan three-tier Italian étagère (shelves) dating from the 1960s. In excellent condition commensurate of age.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Bamboo, Rattan

Mid Century Bamboo and Rattan Étagère Shelves, Italy, circa 1960

Pierre Jeanneret File Rack Unit with Stencil Marks

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Soho, London, GB

Pierre Jeanneret file rack unit from the Administrative Buildings of Chandigarh. This piece presents a beautiful patina and a rare stencil mark on...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Pierre Jeanneret File Rack Unit with Stencil Marks

Carved Teak Center Cabinet Room Divider Console Bookcase Shelves Lights Mint!

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Carved Solid Teak Center Cabinet Room Divider Console Bookcase Shelves Lights Mint!. Unique decorative cabinet offering plenty of storage accessible on both sides. Perfect piece for ...

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Carved Teak Center Cabinet Room Divider Console Bookcase Shelves Lights Mint!

Michel Ducaroy Modular Wall Unit in Black Lacquered Wood and Steel

By Michel Ducaroy

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Michael Ducaroy, free-standing wall unit, chrome-plated steel, lacquered wood, France, 1970s Sleek and stunning free-standing wall unit designed by Michael Ducaroy in the 1970s. In ...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Steel

Michel Ducaroy Modular Wall Unit in Black Lacquered Wood and Steel

20th Century, Italian Production Wall Bookcase with adjustable shelves 60s

By Italian school XX ct.

Located in Turin, Turin

Wall Bookcase composed of 5 bays with height-adjustable shelves. Designed and produced in Italy in the 60 s. It is made of lacquered metal structure with brass bases and 30 wooden sh...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal, Brass

20th Century, Italian Production Wall Bookcase with adjustable shelves 60s

Chrome, Smoked Glass and Wood Bookshelf Étagère Gallotti & Radice, Italy, 1970s

By Gallotti & Radice

Located in Rome, IT

Bookshelf étagère cabinet by Gallotti & Radice, featuring chrome borders and two smoked glass columns with shelves linked together by wooden shelves. Italy, circa 1970. The bottom s...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal, Chrome

Chrome, Smoked Glass and Wood Bookshelf Étagère Gallotti & Radice, Italy, 1970s

Teak Bookcases by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard - Nielsen for John Stuart Inc

By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

Located in Oceanside, US

A striking pair of modular teak bookcases designed by the acclaimed Danish duo Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for John Stuart Inc., circa 1960s. These finely crafted mid-centu...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Teak Bookcases by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard - Nielsen for John Stuart Inc

Feal Italian Wall Unit in Anodized Aluminum and Mahogany

By Feal

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Feal (Fonderie Elettriche Alluminio e Lega), model ‘S2’ wall unit, mahogany veneer, anodized aluminum, brass-plated aluminum, Italy, 1950s Both aesthetics and functionality comes i...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Aluminum, Brass

Feal Italian Wall Unit in Anodized Aluminum and Mahogany

George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit in Walnut & Aluminum

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nelson for Herman Miller, modular wall unit model 'CSS', walnut, aluminium, glass, United States, 1959 Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit in Walnut & Aluminum

Pair of narrow bookcases – Barcelona 1950

Located in Girona, Girona

Pair of narrow bookcases with ash veneer. Satiny french polish. Spain, Barcelona circa 1950

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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Ash

Pair of narrow bookcases – Barcelona 1950

Mid-Century Modern Walnut tall Secretary Desk Bookcase

By Broyhill Brasilia

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern tall secretary desk bookcase with doors.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut tall Secretary Desk Bookcase

Osvaldo Borsani anodized aluminum, wood, and Resinflex E60 bookshelf Italy 1950s

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

The E60 bookshelf, crafted from anodized aluminum, wood, and Resinflex, is a distinguished model designed by the renowned Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Tecno in the 1950s. Minimal...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Aluminum

Osvaldo Borsani anodized aluminum, wood, and Resinflex E60 bookshelf Italy 1950s

Five-Tier Bookshelf Etagere in Chrome & Beech by Marcel Breuer, Italy, c. 1980s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing an icon of Bauhaus Design - the Five Tier Bookcase by Marcel Breuer. This fabulous etagere represents one of the most anomalous designs in Breuer's linguistic research. ...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Beech

Five-Tier Bookshelf Etagere in Chrome & Beech by Marcel Breuer, Italy, c. 1980s

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Large Italian Bookcase in Walnut, Cherry, and Grasscloth

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Library, walnut, cherry, grasscloth, Italy, 1950s This delightful bookcase reflects the design principles of the Mid-Century era that rose to prominence in the 1950s and 1960s. The ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Cherry, Walnut, Grasscloth

Large Italian Bookcase in Walnut, Cherry, and Grasscloth

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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

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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Vintage Traditional English Bookshelf UK Import

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Mid century Swedish birch low open bookcase

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid century swedish birch low open bookcase circa 1950. Good example of swedish design, which offers maximum storage without taking too much space. Rectangular shape, veneered in a...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Birch

Mid century Swedish birch low open bookcase

Mid-Century "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark

By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen

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.

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Oak

Mid-Century "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Book Shelf Display Cabinet Adjustable Shelf

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Wood Book Shelf Display Cabinet Adjustable Shelf Dimensions. 66 W ; 15 1/2 D ; 32 H Inside ( Right ). 12 W ; 14 D ; 18 1/2 H Inside ( Center ). 39 ...

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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Book Shelf Display Cabinet Adjustable Shelf

Pierre Chapo, Library B17b, France 1960

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Catonvielle, FR

Old edition of the B17b library in French Elm by Pierre Chapo, France 60'. Presented at the Salon des Arts Ménagers in 1967, this bookcase breaks the rules by placing the supports ab...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Elm

Pierre Chapo, Library B17b, France 1960

Mid Century Modern Bookcase done in Walnut, Denmark 1960s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a beautiful Mid Century Modern Bookcase done in walnut. It features several drawers as well as compartments. The bookcase stands on steel legs painted b...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Steel

Mid Century Modern Bookcase done in Walnut, Denmark 1960s

Mid Century Modern WALNUT BOOKCASE / China Cabinet, c. 1960’s

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Mid Century Modern Walnut Bookcase / China Cabinet, c. 1960’s. Three rows of generous shelving provides loads of space for all your books or to display your collection. Glass doors...

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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Glass, Walnut

Mid Century Modern WALNUT BOOKCASE / China Cabinet, c. 1960’s

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Oak

By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi

Located in Glendale, CA

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Oak. 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

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Metal

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Oak

1960s Mahogany Shelving System, Italy

Located in Praha, CZ

- good original condition with some signs of use - variable positioning - H: 223cm W: 332cm D: 41cm

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

1960s Mahogany Shelving System, Italy

Original Midcentury String Shelving Unit by Nils Strinning

By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Beautiful Patina on this dark teak String Unit original from 1950. Featuring 8 shelves that are adjustable along the ladder work using the built in brass c...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass, Enamel, Steel

Original Midcentury String Shelving Unit by Nils Strinning

Pyramidal Bookshelf / Room Divider by John Van Koert for Drexel, USA, c. 1950's

By John Van Koert

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a rare pyramidal Étagère designed by the influential American designer John Van Koert for the lauded Drexel Company. Constructed in the late 1950's from a mix of solid an...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

Pyramidal Bookshelf / Room Divider by John Van Koert for Drexel, USA, c. 1950's

Danish Modern Teak Tall Bookcase

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Madison, WI

Gorgeous, sleek, adaptable bookcase from Denmark. Ideal for any space. Its tall and slim design makes it a great space-efficient option with ample storage room. The impeccable finish...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Tall Bookcase

Urio Wall System by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma, Italy, 1957

By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma

Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino

Urio wall system in palisander wood designed in 1957 by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, Italy. Different elements including shelves, desk, chest of drawers a...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Rosewood

Urio Wall System by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma, Italy, 1957

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Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Design Dark Wood Bookcase, Denmark, 1960s

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design dark wood bookcase with variable height position of shelves, produced in Denmark from 1960s, unknow design. ...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Design Dark Wood Bookcase, Denmark, 1960s

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Lips Vago 'Triennal' Bookcases or Shelving System

By Lips Vago

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lips Vago, 'Triennale' set of four shelving units or bookcases, dark green lacquered steel, Italy, design 1954 Constructed from steel sheets, the 'Triennale' bookcase or shelving unit is designed in 1954 for the Triennale Milano...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Steel

Lips Vago 'Triennal' Bookcases or Shelving System

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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bookcases With Floating Drawers- a Pair

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An Edward Wormley designed bookcase for Dunbar. Both shelves have a floating drawer that hangs from below. Beautiful walnut case with a base wrapped in the original leather which sho...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bookcases With Floating Drawers- a Pair

Midcentury Wall Unit Bookshelf by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy

By F.P. Fratelli Proserpio 1

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

Step into the captivating world of Frattelli Proserpio's timeless craftsmanship with this exquisite 1960s teak wall unit. Created by the talented Proserpio brothers in their factory,...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Iron

Midcentury Wall Unit Bookshelf by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy

Midcentury modular bookcase, Italy 1950

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Midcentury modular bookcase with original metal ? structure, brass details and several wooden compartments; four drawers on the right and a big c...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Midcentury modular bookcase, Italy 1950

Gibbings for Widdicomb Bookcase with Glass Sliding Doors Mid Century

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern walnut Widdicomb bookcase with sliding doors.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Glass, Walnut

Gibbings for Widdicomb Bookcase with Glass Sliding Doors Mid Century

Artona by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Showcase Bookcase, Maxalto

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto

Located in Uccle, BE

Bookcase, showcase in walnut veneered laminate. Stiles and shelves made of layers of walnut and hardwood in contrasting colors. The cabinet includes open storage spaces. Two space...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Leather, Wood, Walnut

Artona by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Showcase Bookcase, Maxalto

Mid-Century Modernist Brass, Glass and Bronzed Mirror Étagère by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in New York, NY

This sleek and well composed Mid-Century Modernist Étagère in Brass, Glass and Bronzed Mirror by Milo Baughman originates from the United States, Circa 1970. Features a patinated bra...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass, Bronze

Mid-Century Modernist Brass, Glass and Bronzed Mirror Étagère by Milo Baughman

Bookends Made In Rosewood From 1960s

Located in Lejre, DK

These bookends, crafted from rosewood and metal and dating from around the 1960s, exemplify the elegant and functional design characteristic of mid-century modern aesthetics. The com...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Rosewood

Bookends Made In Rosewood From 1960s

Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Maple

By James Loewen

Located in Goshen, IN

Inspired by mid-century modernism, Floe is made from solid hardwood using real joinery. With its low profile, Floe will fit nicely under a window by the wall, or against the back of...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Maple, Hardwood

Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Maple

Mid-Century Cerused Oak Bookcase or Etagere, 1950s

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Mid-Century Cerused Oak Bookcase or Etagere, 1950s A sophisticated, functional mid-century Austrian style open bookcase/etagere crafted from premium cerused oak. Dating back to the ...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Oak

Mid-Century Cerused Oak Bookcase or Etagere, 1950s

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Free Standing Book Shelf With 4 Drawers

Located in Seattle, WA

Teak book shelf with dresser in style of Borge Mogensen with removable Top. The bottom portion is a dresser with plenty of storage. The top is a bookcase with adjustable shelves. ...

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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Free Standing Book Shelf With 4 Drawers

Charlotte Perriand Shelf, Les Arcs

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Charlotte Perriand shelf made for Les Arcs ski resort. Circa 1960s. Solid slab of Pine wood secured onto a steel frame glazed in a white ...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Charlotte Perriand Shelf, Les Arcs

LOVELY VINTAGE DWARF OPEN LIBRARY BOOKCASE FOR STORING TRINKETS & BOOKs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this lovely vintage slim free standing library open bookcase with fluted sides Please note the delivery fee lis...

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1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Hardwood

LOVELY VINTAGE DWARF OPEN LIBRARY BOOKCASE FOR STORING TRINKETS & BOOKs

Danish Design Low Teak Bookcase by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co, 1960s

By Hundevad & Co., Carlo Jensen

Located in Breda, Netherlands

Danish Design: Bookcase Danish tall bookcase in beautiful teak veneer. Designed by Carlo Jensen and made by Hundevad & Co. The sloping shelves are...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Danish Design Low Teak Bookcase by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co, 1960s

Low mid-century Bookshelf by Heywood-Wakefield

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Trenton, NJ

Bring home a classic slice of mid-century modern history with this Heywood Wakefield low bookshelf, dressed in the brand’s beloved champagne finish. Compact yet full of character, the piece measures 36 inches wide by 11 inches deep and stands 32.5 inches tall—a versatile size for any room needing a little extra storage with a whole lot of style. This bookshelf exemplifies the best of mid-century craftsmanship. The solid maple frame, gracefully softened at the edges, creates a gentle silhouette that complements both vintage and contemporary interiors. The champagne finish enhances the natural grain of the wood, producing a soft golden sheen that feels warm and inviting. It features two adjustable height shelves offering three levels of open storage—ideal for books, ceramics, or small plants. Whether you're filling it with classic novels or showcasing collectibles, the design encourages personalization. The shallow depth keeps the footprint minimal while still offering ample display space. The bookshelf’s low profile makes it an excellent choice for under windows or as a base for wall art. It’s a flexible piece that transitions easily from room to room and function to function—from a child’s room bookshelf to an entryway...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Low mid-century Bookshelf by Heywood-Wakefield

Midcentury LB7 modular bookcase designed by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy 1957

By Poggi, Franco Albini

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Modular bookcase model LB7 designed by Franco Albini for Poggi. Marked Poggi Pavia. An extremely flexible bookcase, with different modular options, suited to being against a wall or...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Midcentury LB7 modular bookcase designed by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy 1957

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Danish Design Oak Bookcase by Borge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Soner, 1960s

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Breda, Netherlands

Midcentury Modern : Danish Design A Bookcase by Børge Mogensen, top designer from the Danish mid-century modern period. Borge Mogensen : Oak Bookcase This bookcase has 6 height-adj...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Oak

Danish Design Oak Bookcase by Borge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Soner, 1960s

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Dunbar Bookcase Wall Units by Edward Wormley

By Dunbar Furniture, 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

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Brass

Dunbar Bookcase Wall Units by Edward Wormley

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Mid-20th Century Partial Ebonized Mahogany Low Bookcase

Located in Germantown, MD

Mid-20th Century Partial Ebonized Mahogany Low Bookcase. Measures 22.5" in width, 9.5" in depth and 31" in height. Shelves height is 12".

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Mahogany

Mid-20th Century Partial Ebonized Mahogany Low Bookcase

Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Cherry

By James Loewen

Located in Goshen, IN

Inspired by mid-century modernism, Floe is made from solid hardwood using real joinery. With its low profile, Floe will fit nicely under a window by the wall, or against the back of...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Hardwood, Cherry

Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Cherry

Italian mid-century modern revolving bookcase Centro Salocchi for Sormani, 1960s

By Claudio Salocchi, Sormani

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern revolving bookcase Centro Salocchi for Sormani, 1960s Revolving bookcase mod. Centro in brown painted wood. The bookcase has eight compartments, each equip...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Italian mid-century modern revolving bookcase Centro Salocchi for Sormani, 1960s

Heywood Wakefield Compact Bar or Cabinet Bookcase

By Heywood Brothers & Co.

Located in Wichita, KS

Wonderful smaller Heywood Wakefield cabinet - originally marked as a bookshelf but can be used as a bar or a sideboard in many ways. The fini...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Heywood Wakefield Compact Bar or Cabinet Bookcase

Urio Wall System by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma, Italy, 1957

By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma

Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino

Urio wall system in palisander wood designed in 1957 by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, Italy. Different elements including shelves, desk, chest of drawers a...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Rosewood

Urio Wall System by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma, Italy, 1957

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Smoked Glass Étagère Bookcase Shelf Baughman Style

By Milo Baughman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid-Century Modern chrome and smoked glass étagère bookcase shelf. Item features sleek chrome metal frame, five smoked glass shelves, clean modernist lines, circa 1970s. Meas...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Smoked Glass Étagère Bookcase Shelf Baughman Style

Bookcase and cabinet system by Mogens Koch

By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Complete storagesystem containing three cabinets and six bookcases made in solid oak by Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier, designed by Mogens Koch.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Oak

Bookcase and cabinet system by Mogens Koch

Borge Mogensen Bookcase Medium

By Børge Mogensen

Located in London, GB

A bastion of the Danish Modern design movement, to us, Børge Mogensen embodies integrity. His functional and diplomatic approach to furniture design paved the way for Danish design c...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Oak, Teak

Borge Mogensen Bookcase Medium

Italian Wall Unit, 1960s

Located in bruxelles, BE

Modular wall unit with 3 shelves, 2 boxes with two sliding glass doors containing one shelf, 1 boxes with a folding door containing one shelf and 1 boxes with 4 drawers and a door c...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal, Brass

Italian Wall Unit, 1960s

Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati Large Library in Cherry

By Gianfranco Frattini, Cantieri Carugati

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gianfranco Frattini for Cantiere Carugati, bookcase / wall unit, cherry, walnut, mahogany, iron, Italy, 1958 This library unit is designed by Italian designer Gianfranco Frattini an...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati Large Library in Cherry

Large Variety of Modular Pine Bookcases

Located in London, GB

This versatile set of Danish 1970s modular shelves is a practical and stylish storage solution designed to meet a variety of organizational needs. Crafted from durable pine wood, the...

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Pine

Large Variety of Modular Pine Bookcases

6 Shelf Oak Library Bookshelf Quantity Available Adjustable

Located in New York, NY

This Mid-Century Modern oak veneer wood bookcase has six adjustable shelves, It once graced the personal library of a NYC Columbia University professors' home. This can be used as a stand alone bookcase...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Oak

6 Shelf Oak Library Bookshelf Quantity Available Adjustable

Franco Albini Infinito Modular Bookcase

By Franco Albini

Located in Milano, IT

Franco Albini (1905-1977) Infinito original book unit. Large modular bookcase made up of 6 vertical uprights, container elements with hinged doors and lo...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Franco Albini Infinito Modular Bookcase

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Early 20th Century Primitive Style Corner Bookcase or Bookshelf

Located in Seattle, WA

Five tiered bookcase with Wood carved details on the sides. Vintage condition consistent with age as pictured.

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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Primitive Style Corner Bookcase or Bookshelf

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Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Green Coated Steel

By Studio BBPR, Olivetti

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, coated steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, hir...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Green Coated Steel

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Etagère murale en pin vintage style Maison Regain des années 80

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Etagère murale en pin vintage, dans le style Maison Regain des années 80. 2 crochets métalliques pour la suspendre. Très bon état. Ref 240 324 Hauteur : 41...

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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Etagère murale en pin vintage style Maison Regain des années 80

Ron Arada bookkase by Kartell 1990s.

By Kartell, Ron Arad

Located in bari, IT

Lovely Rita bookcase in red plastic designer Ron Arad for Kartell 1990s

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Plastic

Ron Arada bookkase by Kartell 1990s.

Industrial Congresso Bookcase or Shelving System in White Steel by Lips Vago

By Lips Vago

Located in London, London

'Congresso' shelving unit by Lips Vago. In white lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s. With adjustable shelves. One available in white and a further seven in different colours. Please see a...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Industrial Congresso Bookcase or Shelving System in White Steel by Lips Vago

Large Italian Bookcase in Walnut, Cherry, and Grasscloth

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Library, walnut, cherry, grasscloth, Italy, 1950s This delightful bookcase reflects the design principles of the Mid-Century era that rose to prominence in the 1950s and 1960s. The ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Cherry, Walnut, Grasscloth

Large Italian Bookcase in Walnut, Cherry, and Grasscloth

Console or Book Holder in Travertine and Glass, circa 1970

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Console or book holder in travertine and glass, circa 1970, 3 glass trays.

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Console or Book Holder in Travertine and Glass, circa 1970

Expertly Restored - Axel Christiansen Rosewood & Smoke Glass Bookcase

By Axel Christiansen Odder, Aco Møbler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Expertly Restored - Axel Christiansen Rosewood & Smoke Glass Bookcase

Antique Italian Carved Walnut Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library Etagere

Located in Carimate, Como

A beautiful Italian antique walnut three shelves, open bookcase or etagere standing on four great shaped carved turned wooden legs with top finials. This very elegant one-of-a-kind o...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Carved Walnut Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library Etagere

Pair of Small Widdicomb Bookcases

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Hanover, MA

Pair of small blonde wood book shelves standing on four tapered brass legs by Widdicomb Furniture Co. attributed to Robsjohn-Gibbings (see closeup of...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Pair of Small Widdicomb Bookcases

Newly Refinished- Milo Baughman Walnut Credenza/Bookcase for Glenn of California

By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman

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 desig...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Newly Refinished- Milo Baughman Walnut Credenza/Bookcase for Glenn of California

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