Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Large German Deco Mid Century Modern Lacquered Wall Unit Multi Use Cabinet NICE!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large German Deco Mid Century Modern Lacquered Wall Unit Multi Use Cabinet NICE!
Danish modern decor match.
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Carlo Scarpa Rialto Bookcase for Cassina, new
By Carlo Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Price is dependent on the chosen size of the bookcase. One single element measures 55cm width and 249cm height. Available materials: natural ash, black stained ash, matt lacquered as...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
$5,950 / item
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-26-A Periodical Book Case / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
Sculptural qualities define this object. A vivid dynamic between the different volumes and surfaces, showing different qualities from different angles. Its expressive form offers a c...
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1960s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Free-form library, France 2023
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Bookcase in Red Oak and Sipo, France 2023. The American oak tops respect the original shape of the tree, the free-form edges are polished. The Sipo uprights are assembled and corked....
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Italian Wall unit - 1960s
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Great Bookcase from Italy made in the 1960s.
it is made in Teak with 3 boxes, 4 shelves and it is self-supporting.
The height of the bookcase is adjustable It is 215 cm as standard ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Teak
$3,509 / item
Vintage Bookcase Teak Veneer, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Bookcase with concealed bar compartment, storage elements with sliding doors, visible drawers and open shelves made of solid wood and veneer, teak with polyester finish...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Teak Bookshelf from McIntosh, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This Mid-Century bookcase in rosewood was produced in Great Britain by Mcintosh in the 1960s. The teak elements have been cleaned and polished with very quality Danish Oil. Glass in...
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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
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 240 323
Hauteur : 51...
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Pair of Pine Bookcases, Adjustable Shelves, Rustic Solid Wood, c. 1970s USA
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A versatile pair of solid pine bookcases, crafted in the 1970s–1980s and offering simple, functional elegance with natural wood grain and adjustable shelves. These low-profile booksh...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Nakashima Style Cherry Bookcase by Mack and Rodel, circa 1992
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A beautifully crafted studio-made bookcase by acclaimed artisans Susan Mack and Kevin Rodel, created in Pownal, Maine around 1992. Known for their mastery of woodworking, Mack and Ro...
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Cherry
Large bookcase by Pierre Cruège – France 1950
Located in Girona, Girona
Large bookcase in solid oak and stripped and sanded oak veneer,
Designed by Pierre Cruège (1913-2003) for Formes editions.
France 1950
Dimensions
cm 91 x 25/50 x 205
inches 35.83...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Milo Baughman Chrome and Glass Etagere/Bookshelf, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman Chrome and Glass Etagere/Bookshelf, 1960. Original in great condition.
Measures 76" tall 16" deep 38" long
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Danish Modern Mid century oak long low Bookcase shelves on tapered legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful simple Danish modern mid century long low oak bookcase. Has 2 adjustable shelves. Amazing light oak grain with edge details In great vintage condition, circa 1960 - made in...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
San Rafael Bookshelf by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The San Rafael Bookshelf is robust in construction with graceful contours and a high level of versatility of use.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angel...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
$3,885 / item
Elegant Mid Century Shelving unit Model E60 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
Located in London, GB
Elegant shelving unit Model E60 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. The shelves can be moved up and down as required. The bottom shelf is slightly deeper than the others which vis...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
AV Contemporary Furniture Wood Bookcase, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
This versatile modular wall unit from the 1950s or 1960s was manufactured by AV Arredamenti Contemporanei .Designed to be both aesthetically pleasing and highly functional, this book...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish mid century burr elm low open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid century burr elm low open bookcase circa 1950.
Fine quality example of this type of bookcase, which lends itself to many rooms around the house.
Elm veneered sides and ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Elm, Pine
Rare Freestanding Black Metal with Primair Colors Desk Folding Book System
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very typical rare eighties Italian designed book shelf with five shelves which one shelve can also move to pull forward to use as desktop, the othe...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
$2,151 Sale Price
39% Off
Vintage Hollywood Regency Style MCM Chrome, Bamboo & Glass Etagere
Located in Atlanta, GA
Likely American, late 20th century.
Step into the glamorous world of Hollywood Regency with this exceptional vintage Mid-Century Modern (MCM) étagère, where sleek chrome, organic ba...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Please keep in mind that these are 40-75 year old items and will have some expected normal wear. We strive to represent our items well, and most of these items are in above average vintage condition. Noticeable flaws will be represented in the listing pictures and the text but we cannot describe or picture every small scratch, ding, or area of slight wear.
Once delivered, furniture CANNOT be refused, returned, or refunded unless damage has occurred in the shipping process. Our shipper takes care to wrap each item and pack it safely therefore we have rarely had any issues with damage in transit.
All items must be picked up within 3 weeks of order if buyer secures his own shipper. Shipping usually requires 3-6 weeks delivery through our shipping contacts and is only available in the continental US for large furniture items. Some smaller items are available to be shipped internationally through USPS/UPS.
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Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Sergio Rodrigues Bookcase Adolpho in Jacaranda Wood for OCA, Brazil, 1960
Located in Curitiba, PR
Sergio Rodrigues Bookcase in Jacaranda Wood with Synthetic Leather Doors from the 1960s.
Sergio Roberto Santos Rodrigues (September 22, 1927 – September 1, 2014) was a Brazilian car...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Jacaranda
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Mounted Bookshelf, Teak, Norway, 1967
Located in Manhasset, NY
Norwegian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Mounted Bookshelf, Teak, Norway, 1967
This elegant wall-mounted bookshelf, designed in Norway circa 1965, is...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
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
Materials
Teak
Italian Teak, Black Metal and Brass Midcentury Bookshelves Roomdivider
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This bookshelves was produced in Italy by SELEX in the 1960s. Thanks to its adjustable height ( 278 - 284,5 /285 cm max) it can be placed against a wall or anywhere in a room, used ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Metal
3 Bay Mid-Mentury Modern Walnut Glass Doors Bookcase Wall Unit Curio Cabinet
By Dux of Sweden, Durland
Located in Rockaway, NJ
3 Bay Mid-Century Modern walnut glass doors bookcase wall shelves unit Curio cabinet MINT!.
Each section mesures 30 inches in width.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Johannes Sorth Secretary / Bookcase in Brazilian Rosewood
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Johannes Sorth
Manufacturer: Nexø
Era: 1960s
Materials: Rosewood
Measurements: 39.75" wide x 17.75" deep x 70.75" tall
Condition: In excellent original condition with typical wear for its vintage...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
A 1960s Romeo Rega Attributable Mid-Century Modern Italian Bookcase
By Romeo Rega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Italian bookcase would likely exude the characteristic style and sophistication of mid-century design, reflecting the innovative and artistic trends of the era, it's an exquisit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Mid-Century "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Low 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. More shelves available.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Bookshelf with Rosewood Veneers by Brazilian company Celina Decorações, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Produced in the 1960s by Celina Decorações, this Rosewood bookshelf has a robust and elaborate structure. Built with four columns, two drawer modules, and one cabinet module, it can ...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
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
Narrow 1950s Bookcase / Wall Unit in Teak, Jacaranda + Cane
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak, Jacaranda, Cane
Measurements: 39.5? wide x 14? deep x 46? tall
Condition: In excellent ori...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak, Cane, Jacaranda
Midcentury Italian Teak Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This attractive vintage modern credenza with a topper offers plenty of room for storage without sacrificing style. Sturdy and stylish with a rich teak finish and tapered legs. This b...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
$4,550 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-century bookshelf in teak, Denmark 1960s
Located in Torino, IT
Mid-century bookshelf in teak, Denmark 1960s
Code 007
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern 1960s George Nelson designed for Omni Systems, this is part for a wall unit, A Drop Leaf Desk, no hardware. Part # 6405314. I need to co...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Paul Evans Cityscape Free Standing Etagere Bookcase
By Paul Evans
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rare signed iconic Paul Evans 'Cityscape' large freestanding bookcase etagere, circa 1970s. Chrome & brass clad design- even on the underside- with thick glass slide in shelves...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Brazilian Rosewood Bookshelf by Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor, 1950s, Mid-Century
Located in New York, NY
This bookshelf was designed in the 1950s by Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998) and produced by Unilabor. He designed and projected furniture based on his constructive references related t...
Category
1950s South American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Mid century elm low open bookcase by Ferdinand Lundquist
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century elm low open bookcase by Ferdinand Lundquist circa 1950.
Very good quality sideboard/low open bookcase by Swedish designer ferdinand lundquist.
Made in elm, with an unu...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Sandro Petti Made in Italy Brass and Glass Bookcase/Vitrines, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Stunning brass accordion movement bookcase with cut glass shelves. Simple and linear design for Sandro Petti.
The bookcase is composed of a simple and linear brass structure, which ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
De Coene Display Cabinet or Book Shelf, Belgium, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage early 1970s bookshelf or display cabinet by De Coene, Belgium. This three door cabinet is made of solid wood with clear glass. The doors have magnetic closures. Moveable shel...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
$2,343 Sale Price
52% Off
Rare Azucena Ignazio Gardella Book Case LB2 Brass Mahogany
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Azucena Ignazio Gardella bookcase LB2 brass mahogany, the shelves have been restored only wax.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Teak Bookcase
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fantastic mid-century teak, bookcase storage cabinet/hutch. This amazing vintage bookcase and storage cabinet features an upper open bookcase with two removable shelves. Below is amp...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit "Made to Measure" by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Wall-filling 'Made to Measure' storage unit designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. The 'Made to Measure' series is called like that because it completely dismountable and could be mad...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
$3,759 Sale Price
36% Off
Danish Rosewood Bookcase with LP Rack made by Hundevad & Co, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Bookcase with LP/magazine rack
Danish bookcase in beautiful rosewood veneer with LP/Magazine rack made by Hundevad & Co.
The horizontal shelves can be adjusted in height. Overall th...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Bookcase w/ Storage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century modern standing bookcase features adjustable shelves, drawers, and drop front cabinet storage.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
MCM 2-Piece China Hutch Cabinet Buffet by Heywood Wakefield Contessa Collection
Located in Topeka, KS
Mid-Century Modern 2-piece china hutch, cabinet, or buffet by Heywood Wakefield for the Contessa Collection. Comprised of 2-pieces a top hutch & a bottom buffet in a dark cherrywood, woven wicker basket weave or caned door fronts, brass toned pulls, & slim steel legs. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are nicks on the left side of the buffet edge toward the front. Stiffener has been added underneath buffet as the cabinet had sagged in the middle making doors uneven. Stiffener corrected that issue. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960’s.
In 1959, the Heywood Wakefield “Contessa” slogan was "Wood for warmth and grace ... steel for strength and rigidity." "Furniture of Slender Elegance." And does this China cabinet ever fit that description. The Contessa line features a darker cherrywood, gold or brass toned accents, and slim steel legs. This cabinet has 2 pieces. A bottom buffet that features brass toned pulls that open two sets of double doors. There are three drawers on the right side with a silverware tray in the top drawer. The left side is open storage. The top hutch features two rolling side doors with woven wicker basket weave, or caned, door fronts and three shelves in the center. The whole cabinet stands on slim steel legs and exudes mid-century modern magnificence! This awesome, versatile china cabinet or buffet will look amazing whether you place it in the dining room, living room, study, or the kitchen. It is adaptable enough to blend right in whether your design style leans to Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern, industrial, southwestern, or modern country.
In 1897, two prominent furniture companies, Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Company merged and created Heywood Brothers & Wakefield Company; the name would be shortened to Heywood-Wakefield in 1921. The new company rose to popularity in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s with its solid wood, Art Deco-inspired, mid-century modern furniture. In 1992, South Beach Furniture Company acquired the rights to the Heywood-Wakefield name. After realizing how in demand vintage Heywood Wakefield pieces were, production began on new pieces that remained true to the style, quality, and values of the original company. Today's Heywood-Wakefield is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the name and its famous pieces while incorporating new and contemporary technology which allows new generations to appreciate the classic looks from a classic company.
This is a fabulous piece by Heywood Wakefield’s Contessa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
1960’s Mid-Century teak bookcase by Avalon
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century Modern book case by English manufacturer Avalon with 2 sliding doors, one wood and the other glass. Features are as follows:
- Teak frame
- 1 glass and 1 teak sliding ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
Mid-Century Danish Oak Wall Unit by Poul Volther
By Poul Volther
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant and functional Danish Modern wall unit designed by Poul Volther. Crafted in solid and veneered oak, this tall shelving system features sculptural side supports and four adjus...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Ate Van Apeldoorn Custom Pine Wall Unit with Desk and Storage, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive, custom-designed Ate Van Apeldoorn pine wall unit, this extra-large piece offers comprehensive storage and a functional workspace. Dating from the 1970s, the unit compr...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Ettore Sottsass Essetre Shelving Unit for Poltronova, 1970s
Located in Padova, IT
Rare "ESSETRE" white fiberglass bookcase from the "Mobili Grigi" furniture series designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova in the '70s.
Provenance Molinari - Visentin collection, A...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid century Scandinavian elm low open bookcase cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Scandinavian elm low open bookcase cabinet circa 1950.
Fine quality low open bookcase of smaller proportions fully refurbished in our workshop.
Matched veneers to the t...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Joaquim Tenreiro Bookshelf, Rosewood Veneers, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern, 1950
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Shelves & Wall Units by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler, 1960s
Located in KUTNO, PL
The modular shelving and bookcase system designed by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler is one of the iconic examples of Danish modernist design of the 1950s and 1960s. Designed for maxim...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Robert Heritage Secretary / Bookcase In Tola
By Fyne Ladye, Robert Heritage
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England
Designer: Robert Heritage
Manufacturer: Fyn Layde Furniture
Era: 1966
Materials: Tola
Measurements: 36.25" wide x 16.75" deep x 72" tall, Desk: 34.5" wide x 15" deep ...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut tall Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tall secretary desk bookcase with doors.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Bookcase " E22" by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Bookcase " E22" by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1950s
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
1960s Open Bookcase with Chest of Drawers by Vittorio Dassi for G. Cecchini & C.
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1960s Open Bookcase with Chest of Drawers by Vittorio Dassi for G. Cecchini and C in Massive and Veneered Teak. Polished brass accessories and lacquered metal legs
Vittorio Dassi
Th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Pair of Italian anthropomorphic hanging bookcases in the style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of eccentric metal bookcases - Homage to the style of Gio Ponti, 1950s-60s
An encounter between art, design and functionality: this pair of bookcases or wall shelves made in the...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Box and Wall Unit String Shelf Rack System by Nisse Strinning, 1960s
Located in Telgte, DE
Box and wall unit string shelf rack system by Nisse Strinning, 1960s
Original and rare String System. One box (78 cm W x 30 cm D x 42 cm H), 3 shelves (7...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Chrome and Glass Etagere Attributed to Milo Baughman, 1970s
Located in Doylestown, PA
1970s chrome etagere with four glass shelves attributed to Milo Baughman.
Stunning etagere with a shiny chrome plated steel frame featuring flat bar shelf supports set in an alterna...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome, Steel
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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