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
Mid-Century Modern narrow teak tall bookcase with cabinet door Made in Denmark
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning Mid-Century Modern narrow teak tall bookcase with cabinet door Made in Denmark. This bookcase is completely original and in very go...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Oak Midcentury Coffee Table, Well-Preserved Condition, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Oak midcentury coffee table.
Source: Czechia
Period: 1950-1959
Material: Oak, umakart
Original well-preserved condition.
Stable solid wood construction.
Revived polish.
Sw...
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Étagère, Oak Bookcase, Edition "Votre Maison", circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, étagère, oak bookcase, edition "Votre Maison", circa 1960.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Round Glass & Chrome Etagere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and versatile pair of Mid-Century chrome and glass half circle shelving units. In the style Milo Baughman Etagere these independent units can be situated together creating a ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Danish Modern Poul Hundevad Rosewood Bookcase
Located in Tulsa, OK
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Italian Wall Unit by Feal, 1950s
By Feal
Located in Lasne, BE
Modular wall unit in wood, brass and metal with 6 shelves. Height-adjustable. Wear due to time and age of the wall unit.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Borge Mogensen Oak bookcase with Cabinet Doors
Located in Norwalk, CT
Introducing the Borge Mogensen Oak Bookcase with Cabinet Doors – a harmonious blend of timeless design and functional elegance. Crafted by the ic...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Borge Mogensen Oak bookcase with Cabinet Doors and 8 Drawers
Located in Norwalk, CT
Introducing the Borge Mogensen Oak Bookcase with Cabinet Doors and 8 Drawers – a stunning fusion of timeless design and unparalleled functionalit...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Pair Mid century Paul McCobb Double Bookshelves #1516 Walnut Finish Iron Base
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of vintage midcentury Paul McCobb Double high bookcases bookshelves #1516 original walnut finish over solid maple with solid Iron 4 leg Iron base. Beautiful bookcase set by Paul...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron
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
Materials
Cherry, Walnut, Grasscloth
Pair Mid century Paul McCobb Triple Bookshelves #1516 Walnut Finish Iron Base
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of vintage midcentury Paul McCobb triple high bookcases bookshelves #1516 original walnut finish over solid maple with solid Iron 4 leg base. Beautiful bookcase set by Paul McCo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Mastercraft Style Burl & Brass Bookcase
By Mastercraft
Located in Denton, TX
Mastercraft Style Burl & Brass Bookcase. Low profile bookcase that features burl and brass that is finished on both sides. This piece can be easil...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
5FT Herman Miller Credenza
Located in Pasadena, TX
5ft Herman Miller credenza by Geoff Hollington
Vintage 5 ft Geoff Hollington credenza for Herman Miller. Credenza features 8 small drawers on the sides, and 2 large flat file drawers...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Vintage Modern Low Bookshelf after Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern Milo Baughman style bookcase featuring sculpted body with brass finish and four glass shelves. Stunning display shelf for home, office, or business use.
Please confir...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Libreria E22 Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno 1960's
By Tecno, Gaetano Borsani
Located in Milano, MI
Splendida Libreria E22 disegnata da Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno spa negli anni 60.
molteplici mobili contenitori bassi e modulo bar con ribalta.
E' Possibile rimuovere i pannelli poste...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Modular Dark wooden Wall System from Kai Kristiansen - FM Møbler
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Modular Dark wooden Wall System from Kai Kristiansen - FM Møbler
Dark wood wall system, designed by the renowned Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler. This versatile piece of furniture is ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Vintage Danish Teak Bookshelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give your space a dash of mid-century modern charm with this wonderful petite teak bookshelf. With minimalist lines, soft edges, and a vibrant swirling wood grain, this display case ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Teak
Libreria Zibaldone di Carlo Scarpa per Bernini Anni 70-80 in noce
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in Milano, IT
Libreria con ante in vetro a scorrimento verticale mediante contrappeso, legno impiallacciato noce. Buone condizioni.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern 4 bay shelving system model Royal. This is a original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Rosewood 3-Bay Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular rosewood/palisander wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s.
Floating modular 3 bay shelving system model FM Reolsystem. This system consists of:
4 Aluminium uprights 200 cm.
1 Open book cabinet...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Taichiro Nakay for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Wall Cabinet in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakay (Nakai) for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, wall cabinet, teak, coated steel, brass, glass, Italy, circa 1955
Taichiro Nakay is an incredibly talented Japanese designer ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Ash
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf system for GUBI in black ash.
The Démon Shelf, or the Biblio-Démon in Matégot’s original 1954 sketches, was part of a “plan d’execution de la bibliothèque," or his ideal model of an interior home library and study...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Italian Modular Rosewood Bookcase Wall Unit by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large modular rosewood bookcase/wall unit by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno (ca. 1960, Italy).
Composed of six gold aluminum uprights forming five bays/sections.
Includes:
-locking bar unit with a removable (non-adjustable) shelf and glass surface
-three-drawer chest, a locking cabinet with single adjustable/removable shelf
-twelve shelves
-all original brackets/mounting hardware and two keys.
The set can also be divided to create two separate units (1 and 3 sections or 2 and 2 sections).
Alternatively, we have a second six rail/five section unit, and the two can be combined to create a grand eleven bay system.
Gold aluminum rails and black steel brackets/hardware are all original; rosewood has been refinished and is in very good condition with only light, age-commensurate wear.
Note that the aluminum rails are included (the black backings are ledger boards that we mounted in order to work with the conduit we have running along our wall - they are not necessary for standard wall-mounting and will not be included).
Decorative objects/seating are for illustration purposes only.
Keep reading for more detailed dimensions.
H: 108.63" x L: 139.25" x D: 14" / 40" (cabinet door open including rail).
Each section measures roughly L: 28.63" including rails / 26.5" space between rails
Shelves: H: 1.25" x L: 27.5" x D: 10" / 11.5" including rails
Bar Cabinet: H: 27.75" x L: 55" x D: 12.25" (closed) / 25.75" (with door down discounting rail) / 27.5" (bar cabinet door...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Mid century wall shelf cabinet 1960´s by UP Závody, Czechoslovakia
By Up Závody
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century wall shelf cabinet from the 1960´s. It was by UP Závody in the former Czechoslovakia.
It can also be used as a chest of drawers or a boo...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Ash, Beech, Plywood
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau "Jumbo" Bookcase, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Beautiful Jumbo wall unit designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy 1971. Chromed tubular steel frame with wood shelves suspended by black leather straps. At the base there ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern wide teak tall bookcase (2) cabinet doors Made in Denmark
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning Mid-Century Modern wide teak tall bookcase with (2) cabinet doors Made in Denmark. This bookcase is completely original and in very good vintage condition. The bookcase has ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Guglielmo Pecorini Wall Shelf in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guglielmo Pecorini, wall shelf unit, walnut, Italy, design 1954, production 1950s
Adjustable unit consisting of a wall construction and two shelves. This piece is designed by Italia...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Danish Teak Hansen & Guldborg Wall Unit Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Baltimore, MD
A remarkable teak, freestanding, modular, room divider, three bay bookcase, cabinet, made in Denmark by Hansen & Guldborg features gorgeous teak tones and grain. Right side offers tw...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Poul Cadovius 'Abstracta' Free-Standing Shelf in Steel and Glass
Located in Glendale, AZ
Poul Cadovius’s “Abstracta” bookcases c. 1960’s. A sleek & sophisticated space age staple.
Tall & wide enough for bigger décor, a record player, mc...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Vintage Danish Rosewood Executive Filing Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give your most important files the cabinet they deserve with this wonderfully impressive rosewood executive filing cabinet. A fully finished back highlights a mesmerizing, swirling w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Chrome
MOP Modular Bookcase by AFRA & TOBIA SCARPA, Molteni, Italy 1974
Located in Argelato, BO
MOP, Divider bookcase made by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for the Molteni company, Italy, 1974
It is one of the most original projects of the famous couple of Italian architects and desig...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Custom Made Nuage / Authentic 1958 Mid-Century, Paris France
Located in Zürich, CH
The Nuage (cloud in french) is a magical piece of design. We see a lightness, where all parts are arranged on a playful way, creating a dynamic balance between harmony and disharmony...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall For Drexel Walnut Bookcase, Classic Modernist
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Buffalo, NY
Walnut Bookcase by Kipp Stewart For Drexel Furniture. " Wishbone " Legs... Classic Mid Centutu Modern design,, Nice original condition,, Wonderful richly grained walnut,, minor venee...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Unique Midcentury Large Italian Bookcase in Cherry and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit, cherry, brass, Italy, 1960s
Hailing from a skilled artisan of Italy, this exceptional library unit excels in form, Material use, composition, and craftsmanship. The bookc...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bookcases attributed to O.Borsani Italy 1950s
Located in Lucca, IT
Pair of bookcase in attributed to Osvaldo Borsani Italia 1950.Pair of bookcases with essential lines, enhanced by the use of flamed walnut and briarwood.
The two bookcases look bea...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Nutwood
Vintage Italian Teak Wood Wall Unit with Adjustable Height Restyled by RETRO4M
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a captivating vintage Italian teak wood wall unit that seamlessly blends timeless design with a touch of nostalgia. Immerse yourself in...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Iron
TOMADO Black & White Standing Enameled metal Book Shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, black and white enameled metal industrial bookshelf by Jan van der Togt for Tomado. Lightweight versatile shelving unit perfect for displaying your favorite books and ac...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Large Mid-Century Modern Breakfront / Bookcase / Cabinet, Light Oak
Located in Stamford, CT
Large Mid-Century Modern Breakfront / Bookcase / Cabinet, Light Oak
A large and impressive two piece custom bookcase, display cabinet or cupboard. This once mahogany cabinet has been recently pickled to make it more suitable for todays design interiors. The large glass doors...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Made To Order Handcrafted Staggered Bookcase in Walnut
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W72 D10 H32
Sharp and clean lines define this bookcase all in a gorgeous natural walnut tone. Handcrafted to thinner dimensions than most, but since these are made custom we can def...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Vico Magistretti Bookcase Nuvola Rossa for Cassina, Italy, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material. Please get in touch.
Available in:
LACQUERED RED BEECHWOOD
LACQUERED WHITE BEECHWOOD
LACQUERED BLACK BEECHWOOD
NATURAL BEECHWOOD
AMERICAN WALNUT
Magistretti designed this folding bookcase with its clean, modern lines that can be used on a wall or as a room divider, freely combining more than one unit, depending on the space available...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Vittorio Dassi Wall Unit / Dry Bar for Permanente Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950-60
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Sophisticated and very rare wall unit by Vittorio Dassi for Mobili Cantù - Italy, circa 1950-60.
The inside of the cabinets and drawers are covered very luxuriously in Birch veneer and red felt. The inside shelves are made of Birch and some of glass. The large cabinet features a fold out bar...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Vintage teak shelving from Sweden, 1950’s – 60’s
Located in PARIS, FR
Great manufacturing quality and attention to detail. Its refined and at the same time authentic Scandinavian modernism design gives it an elegant aesthetic and easily harmonizes with...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Danish Rosewood Magazine or Ledger Library Sleeves
Located in Malibu, CA
Danish midcentury rosewood ledger or magazine keepers used in a bookcase for a clean & elegant way to store and showcase.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Marcel Gascoin, Drawer shelf "ET", France 1950
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Marcel Gascoin (1907-1986), shelf with double drawers in blond oak "ET", France 1950. Published by ARHEC (Rational Development of Housing and Communities), this shelf is in solid oak...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Eugenio Gerli for Tecno 'Domino' Bookcase
By Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eugenio Gerli for Tecno ,'Domino' library, wood, black lacquered wood, Italy, 1966
Modern and attractive modular bookcase system designed by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno in 1966. This ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Danish Modern Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Mobelfabrik
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This Danish Modern wall unit, designed by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, is a masterpiece of mid-century design. Crafted from teak wood, known for its durability and bea...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Italian Bookcase in Walnut and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bookcase, oak, walnut, brass and glass, Italy, circa 1950.
This sophisticated, large bookcase designed in Italy comes in a great size. With a nice variety of storage compartment and...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Stokke Bookcase W Lutjens Gouda De Boer, 1960’s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 150cm W, 75cmH, 24cmD
Conditions: Good . Has some veneer damage see photos.
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Rattan Brass Glass and MIrrored Etagere Display Shelf
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Brass mounts. 3 glass shelves. Bottom is mirrored. 2 doors at bottom 84" h x 44 1/2" w x 15 1/4" d.
Condition
Splits in seams. Scratches to glass and mirrored shelves. Oxidation to ...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Midcentury glazed cabinet-bookcase by Mojmír Požár, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Midcentury piece was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. It was designed by the famous architect Mojmír Požár for UP Závody. It´s made of beech wood, ash wood and h...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Ash, Beech, Glass, Wood
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Library in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, library, walnut, glass, Italy, 1970s
This impressive library is designed by Itali...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 4 Tier Freestanding Corner Whatnot Shelves Bookcase Display Stand
Located in GB
Here we have for sale this vintage 4 tier freestanding corner Whatnot bookcase, shelves, display stand. Perfect for the corner of any room to stand book...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Pine
Vintage Italian Chrome and Glass Bookshelf / Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A very stylish vintage Italian chrome and glass bookshelf / display cabinet. This was made in Italy, it dates from the 1970’s.
It is of great quality,...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Bookcase by Ico Parisi for MIM Rome
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Wall unit designed by Ico Parisi 1958 for MiM, Rome. All shelves are adjustable in height and also has moveable stands for books which are adjustable. The unit is designed to lean on...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Made To Order Minimal Walnut Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
12.25D
32.25W
68.75H
Made of walnut veneer over a solid plywood. They are custom made and only available upon request. There is a 3week to 7week lead time. This can also be made o...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Julian Chichester Designed Wall Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two piece wall unit designed by Julian Chichester in natural vellum and metal framing. Designed after Paul McCobb's iconic wall unit.
Mid-Century Modern two piece wall unit with shelving storage and drawers. Standing room divider with storage...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Pair of Scandinavian modern birch blonde tall 6 shelf bookcases wall unit
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid century Scandinavian Modern blonde birch wood shelf wall unit or open bookcases. Very modern design and well built. Made of birch veneer plywood shelves and structural. V...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Birch
Italian mid-century modern white modular bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1960s
By Lips Vago
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern white modular bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1960s
Modular bookcase mod. Congresso with the structure entirely in white metal, original of the time, comp...
Category
1960s 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.
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