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
Returnable Items Only
Midcentury "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, Teak
Danish Teak 2-Pc Bookcase Display Top with Sliding Door Storage Cabinet Below
Located in Kensington, MD
Lovely to look at, and further enhanced with many functional features. A double bookcase display top with beveled adjustable shelves. The lower cabinet has two sliding doors, a felt-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
FEAL, Bookcase, Teak, Brass, Italy, 1950s
By Feal
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and brass bookcase with cabinet designed and produced by FEAL, Italy, 1950s
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Purini and Mariani Bamboo Brass Shelves Étagère for Vivai del Sud 1976
Located in Paris, IDF
Functional and stylish, this shelving unit or bookcase was made from natural bamboo, with cane joints and luxe displays of brass inserts in Italy in the mid-1970s. It was designed by Giusto Puri Purini and Maurizio Mariani...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Ettore Sottsass Essetre Shelving Unit for Poltronova, 1970s
Located in Padova, IT
Rare bookcase designed by Ettore Sottsass form the series Mobili Grigi for Poltronova. While artistic director of Poltronova Sottsass created the Mobili G...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Fiberglass
Omni Style Wall Unit Room Divider in Teak After George Nelson, Usa, circa 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
A rare and exceptional wall unit designed with strong influences taken from George Nelson's Omni Wall Unit for Herman Miller. The systems, modular design that can be configured to your taste. The wall unit includes three bottom cabinets, two of which have sliding doors with adjustable interior shelves and one with three deep drawers. The room divider system...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Elegant Italian Cabinet Bookcase Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
A fine Italian bookcase cabinet with brass finishes in excellent vintage condition.
attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Extra Large Metal Tomado Shelving Wall Unit Dutch Design
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Stunning Sought-After Extra Large Metal Tomado Rack: A Vintage Treasure
Are you in search of a truly remarkable vintage piece to enhance your interior space? Look ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Restored Solid Maple Heywood Wakefield Wheat Bookcase Cabinets
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Versatility abounds with this Pair of Heywood Wakefield cabinets. Coffee bar, book case, or entryway console are just a few ideas. As a dry bar, the adjustable / removable shelf will allow you to keep that whiskey collection cozy. Flank your bed for the ultimate nightstand experience. These shallow (11" deep) gems will fit practically anywhere.
Collectors know that it is difficult to find original Heywood in good condition. The fair color wood typically shows all the flaws of half century of use. You’ll be delighted to know that this pair of cabinets has been mostly restored. The Heywood finishes are among the most challenging to replicate. We are pleased to say that we have achieved a a near perfect muted grain and color match to the the original Heywood Wakefield wheat...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Maple
Danish Rosewood Desk and Bookcase with Sliding Doors, 1950
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A beautiful Danish rosewood desk cabinet with upper shelving. Features adjustable shelving with additional storage behind the 2 sliding doors and an extendable writing surface. Has a...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage MCM 1 Piece Walnut & Radio Weave Cane Front Lighted China Cabinet
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Mid-Century Modern 1 piece walnut & radio weave cane front lighted China cabinet, hutch, or display cabinet with glass shelves and brass knobs. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. It has normal wear and a newly modified recessed black painted base as it encountered water at some point in its life and could not be refinished so we revamped it and modified the base. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, mid-20th century.
MY oh MY… What a spectacular China cabinet!!! This is a wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern 1 piece lighted China cabinet, hutch, or display cabinet comprised of walnut featuring glass front doors with finger hole grooves in the molding on the top section and radio weave cane front doors with brass knobs on the lower section. It has a newly modified recessed black painted base as it encountered water at some point in its life and could not be refinished so we revamped it and modified the base. It looks wonderful!! There are glass front double doors on the upper left side and a single glass front door on the right. Behind the upper doors is a wood shelf (the bottom of the upper cabinet, top of the lower) with plate grooves and two adjustable glass shelves that run the full length of the cabinet. The lower section has radio weave cane front double doors on the left and a single cane...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Cane, Glass, Walnut
Bookcase Claudio Salocchi, Sormani 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Bookcase by Claudio Salocchi, Sormani Italy 1960.
Claudio Salocchi (1934 - 2012) was a highly regarded designer and architect, known for detailed research into furniture layouts.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Congresso by Lips Vago White Metal Bookcase 60s
By Lips Vago
Located in Padova, IT
The 'Congress' shelf is a modest and strong bookcase made out of steel sheets.
The model is freestanding making this a versatile piece.
The metal sheets bend upwards at the end of...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Dark Modern Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Dark Modern Bookcase, crafted from Prima Vera in our Bistre finish, features five tiers, and two concealed storage areas with reeded carved details throughout. The custom-forged hard...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Restored Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Indulge in the charm of vintage design with our expertly restored mid-century modern bookcase, skillfully crafted by our team of professional craftsmen...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Vintage British Mid-Century Modern Teak Hutch by A.H McIntosh Ltd
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful British Mid-Century Modern teak hutch-bookcase manufactured by A.H McIntosh Ltd in Scotland in the 1960s.
This exquisite piece, recentl...
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1960s Scottish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Fine Mid-Century Trumeau Bar Cabinet Attr. to Paolo Buffa, 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Dry bar, walnut, Italy, 1940s
Elegant Italian bar cabinet in walnut and ebonized wood, inside with Mosaic mirrored glass attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1940.
Lower part with two draw...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Small Wooden Bookcase by Guiseppe Rivadossi, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Midcentury Small Wooden Bookcase by Guiseppe Rivadossi, 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
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
Midcentury Danish Modern Tall White Oak Bookcase with Lower 6 Drawer Dresser
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury danish modern tall light white oak bookcase with lower 6 drawer dresser. Great tall narrow Wall unit bookcase with Lower dresser. Lower s...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Mobile Libreria Anni 50
Located in Milano, IT
Mobile libreria in legno impiallacciato rovere con vetrina ad ante scorrevoli in vetro e nella parte inferiore vano contenitore ad ante scorrevoli e cassetti a vista.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Heywood Wakefield Wheat Finish Bookcase Media Cabinet Dry Bar on Hairpin Legs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Our shop elevated (literally) this Incredibly versatile Heywood Wakefield display hutch bar with a sleek set of 12" metal hairpin legs. Instead of using only screws, we opted to inst...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Stainless Steel
Danish Design Bookcase Made by Poul Hundevad, 1960, Denmark
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Danish design bookcase made by Poul Hundevad, 1960, Denmark.
This sturdy and solid bookcase from the Hundevad brand is in very beautiful condition....
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Jorge Zalszupin, Exceptional Cabinet and Bookcase in Jacaranda, Brazil 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Jorge Zalszupin (1922 - 2020)
A rare and important cabinet with bookcase and drawers by Jorge Zalszupin, in alternating striations of jacaranda and yellow lacquered wood. The compo...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Paul McCobb Single Bookcase #1516 Iron Base Adjustable Shelf
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage midcentury Paul McCobb single bookcase #1516 solid maple with original medium blonde tobacco finish on an Iron base. Beautiful bookcase by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Gro...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Danish Modern Ebonized Oak Bookcase by Johannes Sorth
Located in Shippensburg, PA
EBONIZED OAK BOOKCASE BY JOHANNES SORTH FOR NEXO MØBELFABRIK
Unmarked, a known design serial marked "No. 332 95"
Item # 304GUY27P-1
A sleek an...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Oak and black steel Severing Bookshelf
Located in PARIS, FR
Shelves veneered with real wood and assembled by hand, frame in CRS steel, hand welded and polished, the Severing Bookshelf stands out with its high en...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Danish Bookshelf Cabinet in Rosewood by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern tall and slim rosewood bookcase was designed by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co. and was made in Denmark circa 1960. The minimalist Scandinavian modern design features clean, geometric lines and the cabinet is impeccably crafted from rosewood with gorgeous natural wood grain. The two-piece cabinet has an upper step-back hutch with three horizontal adjustable and removable shelves, four vertical cubby dividers and one fixed lower shelf. The vertical dividers are adjustable and removable and all three upper shelves are adjustable and removable allowing for interchangeable configurations. The lower cabinet has one door with two adjustable and removable interior shelves. The lower door is lockable with original working key. This versatile cabinet is perfect for home or office; use as bookcase, display cabinet, bar cabinet, open china cabinet...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Midcentury Modern Rattan Wrapped Four Shelf Etagere Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish Mid-Century Modern four-shelf etagere or bookcase featuring a rattan wrapped frame made in the manner and style of Bielecky Brothers with gracefully curved corners. The shelv...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rattan, Glass, Wood
Vintage Pencil Reed Rattan Double Arched Cabinet Étagère
Located in Phoenix, AZ
The Vintage pencil Reed Rattan double arched cabinet Étagère is a true gem that adds a touch of warmth and natural beauty to any room. This rare find f...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Bentwood
1 Rosewood Poul Hundevad Wall Unit for Jensen & Herning
Located in Pasadena, TX
Rosewood bookcase wall unit by Poul Hundevad for Aerthoj Jensen and Molholm Herning
Top unit has four green felt-lined drawers and a drop desk with ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Shelf by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz
Located in München, DE
Beautiful shelf from the 1950s.
Wonderful high-quality workmanship and an absolute favourite.
Flexible in use and sturdily constructed.
Design: Walter Wirz
Manufacturer: Wilhel...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Plywood
Stunning Pair of Flamed Hardwood Dwarf Waterfall Open Library Bookcases Cupboard
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of circa 1950 Flamed Mahogany dwarf open Library bookcases cupboard bases.
A very good looking and well-made pair,...
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1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
Danish Modern Ebonized Oak Bookcase by Johannes Sorth, circa 1965
Located in Shippensburg, PA
EBONIZED OAK BOOKCASE BY JOHANNES SORTH FOR NEXO MØBELFABRIK
Unmarked, a known design serial marked to the reverse "No. 332 59" and dated 26 Nov...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-26-A Aluminium Book Case / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This periodical bookcase is not only a fantastic piece, it’s a design icon. Finally, it’s the most radical item of all Chandigarh items. It has very sculptural qualities, like a faca...
Category
1960s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Adjustable Bookcase in Danish Modern Walnut
Located in Kensington, MD
Stunning Danish Modern bookcase. Fabricated of walnut, the graining and tones of the wood make a gorgeous backdrop to any display. The double bookcase has adjustable beveled shelves ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Perfectly Mid-Sized Adj Shelf Bookcase with Drawer in Manner of Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Kensington, MD
Great bookcase by Paul McCobb wit drawer on top.
Wonderful size with nice storage capacity in a small space.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Birch
Free Standing String Shelving System, Teak Bookcase with Cabinet by Whb Germany
Located in Gaggenau, DE
String shelf-system teak by WHB Germany, 1950s
Measurements:
Height : 225 cm
Width : 145 cm
Depth : 40 cm
Please inquiry for prices to your country before buying.
A wooden crat...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Vintage Showcase Exotic Wood, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Cabinet with hinged doors in smoked glass and exotic wood veneer, chromed aluminium band.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Fritz Haller & Paul Schärer Style Etageres with Faux Marble Shelves
By Fritz Haller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage chrome étagères or bookshelves with faux marble shelves. There is visible scratching to the tops and some of the shelves. All over signs of wear are present, consiste...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Afra and Tobia Scarpa marble Cisonio Bookcase for Skipper
Located in Houston, TX
Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Cisonio bookcase
Skipper
Italy, 1967
Serpentino and Mondragone marble
Rare bookcase in Serpentino and Mondragone marble designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Marble
Vintage Italian Wood & Brass Mid-Century Modern Free-Standing Bookcase
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This bookcase was produced in Italy around the 1960s. It consists of 2 main wooden units with shelves and containers, joined together by a central chest of drawers and shelves. Remai...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Vintage Bookcase Oak Veneer, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Bookcase unit with sliding glass doors and storage compartment with sliding doors in oak veneered wood.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Impressive Mid-Century Modern Italian Étagère
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage modern chrome étagère/ bookcase with smoked glass shelves. It can be split into two smaller ones.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Bookcase in Brazilian Wood
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
We work with artisans who masterfully restore typical pieces from each period of our history, valuing their different preservation techniques. Teamwork has built this pioneering comp...
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1940s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Standing Bentwood Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern standing etagere made of laminated bentwood planks and metal supports.
Please confirm location NY or NJ.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bentwood
Paul Evans Midcentury Chrome Cityscape Wall Shelf Bookshelf
By Paul Evans
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans midcentury Chrome Cityscape Wall Shelf Bookshelf
This bookshelf measures: 37.25 wide x 9.75 deep x 80 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Paul McCobb Calvin Group 2 Piece Cabinet
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
A refined etagere of rectilinear form in mahogany and brass having a lower cabinet with folding doors resting square brass legs, supporting an upper cabinet with doors, glass shelves...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Dunbar Bookcase Wall Units by 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...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Rare Azucena Ignazio Gardella Book Case LB2 Brass Mahogany
Located in Rovereta, SM
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
Rare Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Dunbar Walnut Corner Bookcase Console 38"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture corner bookcase record console. Made of walnut featuring modular cubist "L" shape form with five tapered metal legs.
Founded in 1910, Dunbar Furniture established a reputation for providing quality handcrafted products. The original Dunbar products were fine horse drawn buggies but with the invention of the automobile the company transformed into creating fine furnishings for the home. In 1931, Edward J. Wormley joined Dunbar as a young designer. Wormley's knowledge of furniture history and his global perspective became key in Dunbar's sucess over the next three decades. By the middle of the 20th century, Dunbar and Wormley had become true icons of American furniture design. The company participated in the 1950 Good Design exhibit with the Museum of Modern Art and dominated for the next three years. Dunbar and Wormley's legacy remain today as the company continues to produce for a growing international audicence. Vintage Dunbar Furniture...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Oak and black steel wide Severin Bookshelf
Located in PARIS, FR
Shelves veneered with real wood and assembled by hand, frame in CRS steel, hand welded and polished, the Severin Bookshelf stands out with its high end...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
White Peach Lacquered Chrome Low 1970s Bookshelf Trolley Florence Knoll Style
Located in London, GB
A knee-high, minimal bookshelf – perfect for the study, bedroom, or any room where you want to add a sleek and chic storage solution. This piece cons...
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1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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, wrought iron...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Milo Baighman Style Pair of Chrome and Glass Etageres Mid-Century Modern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of etageres is designed after the style of Milo Baughman, who popularized chrome etageres. This pair has four shelves per piece, all of a gray-black light smoky tint that c...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Light Burr & Burl Walnut Inlaid Library Bookcases Adjustable Shelves
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this pair of walnut bookcases, made in England and features open shelving with one drawer and shelf, which are adjus...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Lane Furniture Oil Drop Lacquer Four Shelf Bookcase / Etagere
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century four-shelf etagere / bookshelf with an oil drop lacquer finish. (LANE FURNITURE)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Midcentury Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage midcentury Danish modern two-piece rosewood bookcase designed by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co. was made in Denmark circa 1960. The Minimalist Scandinavian Modern design features clean, geometric lines and the cabinet is impeccably crafted from rosewood with gorgeous natural wood grain. The upper step-back hutch has six adjustable and removable shelves over two fixed lower shelves. The lower cabinet has two doors with three adjustable open drawers on the left including a felt-lined top drawer and one adjustable and removable shelf on right. The lower doors are lockable with original working key. This versatile cabinet is perfect for home or office; use as bookcase, display cabinet, bar cabinet, open china cabinet...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
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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