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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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

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 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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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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

Perfectly Mid-Sized Adj Shelf Bookcase with Drawer in Manner of 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.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Birch

Large Modular Wood Bookcase, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Large modular bookcase composed by movable black painted shelves and wood uprights with brass feet. More uprights and shelves available.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass

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...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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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...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Stainless Steel

Feal, Wall-Mounted Shelves or Bookcase, Brass, Metal, Wood, Italy, 1950s
By Feal
Located in High Point, NC
A wall-mounted bookcase designed and produced by FEAL, Italy, 1950s. Produced in brass, lacquered metal, and wood.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Modernist Tubular Black Metal Shelving Etagere with Tinted Glass, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modernist Tubular black metal shelving units/Etagere with tinted glass - pair Vintage Modernist Smoked Glass and Tubular Chrome Étagère...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage Modern Stainless Steel and Glass Bookshelf Etagere
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Italian étagère features a solid construction of brushed stainless steel with five glass shelves for display. Striking modern bookshelf for home or shop storage and display. Ple...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Stainless Steel

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...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Oak

Vintage Showcase Exotic Wood, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Cabinet with hinged doors in smoked glass and exotic wood veneer, chromed aluminium band.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Aluminum

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...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Oak

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Ash
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

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Metal

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.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Glass, 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Steel

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

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Metal

Vintage on Point Two Tier Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted walnut bookcase made in a mix of solid and walnut veneer. Item is structurally sound and sturdy, we usually have one floor model in stock. If item is sold out lead time i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

Standing Bentwood Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern standing etagere made of laminated bentwood planks and metal supports. Please confirm location NY or NJ.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Bentwood

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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood, Rosewood

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

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Teak

Pair New Unfinished Baker Obelisk Shape Double Sided 360 Degree Walnut Bookcases
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair New Unfinished Baker Obelisk Shape Double Sided 360 Degree Walnut Bookcases. These Baker cabinets are new unfinished from the baker factory. Unusual looking cabinets and unusua...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

Lips Vago Set of Five 'Congresso' Bookcases
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lips Vago, 'Congresso' shelving units, black and red lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s. Constructed from steel sheets, the 'Congresso' shelf is a sturdy yet unassuming bookcase that c...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Open Storage Credenza/Bookshelf with Surfboard Profile
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Open Storage Credenza/Bookshelf with Surfboard Profile circa: 1960 Dimensions: D 16" W 73" H 33”.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood, Walnut

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.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Mahogany

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...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood, Rosewood

Gibbings for Widdicomb Bookcase with Glass Sliding Doors Mid Century
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

“Profile” Pyramidal Bookshelf in Walnut by John Van Koert for Drexel, USA
Located in Deland, FL
Mid-Century Modern bookshelf designed by American designer John Van Koert and manufactured by Drexel in the United States circa 1950’s. With a solid and stable walnut wood frame and three tapered...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

1960s Modular MCM Walnut Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk Bookshelves- 5 Pieces
Located in Madison, WI
This very unique modular 5 Piece Mid Century wall unit set has it ALL, and leaves plenty of room for multiple configuration possibilities! Creatively hold and display all of your vin...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcase Shelving and Cabinet
Located in Nantucket, MA
A Mid-Century Modern combination teak bookcase shelves and cabinet at the lower third. Offset brass knobs on the front doors of the cabinet portion. Carved detail at the top crest. C...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Nakashima Style Cherry Bookcase by Mack and Rodel, circa 1992
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning craft/studio made bookcase by Susan Mack and Kevin Rodel in Pownal, Maine circa 1992. Lovely almost minimalist design, dovetailed top and bottom, but the bottom dovetail is ...
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Cherry

Pierre Chapo Large Wall Unit Model B17, French Elm, circa 1967
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Original "B17" bookshelf by Pierre Chapo, circa 1967, in French elmwood. One of the most iconic piece of Pierre Chapo (1927-1986). In 1967, Pierre Chapo presented new creations at the Salon des Arts Ménagers, exhibiting the B17 bookshelf for the first time. This bookcase is fixed to the wall freeing up a lot of living space. The bookshelf, whose presence surprises by its discretion and elegance, by the harmony of the lines between the uprights and the shelves (in 50 mm sections) is accentuated by the originality of the support system. Supports, as their name implies, normally prop up the shelves of a piece of furniture or else the jutting parts of buildings. Pierre Chapo decided not to take this universal law into account and modeled a support that fits into the upright, which means the shelf can be solidly fixed under its support. In a balance between gravity and the forces at play, the more weight goes on the shelf, the better its components slot into the upright. The wall unit is in the French Campagne style...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Elm

Mid-Century Modern Kensington Bookcase Made with Oak and Lacquer by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Kensington collection is inspired by the British “Neighbourhood” that gives it its name. The Kensington neighborhood is defined by the architecture of the houses, which is identi...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Oak, Lacquer

Midcentury Secretary Cabinet in Walnut by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Located in Detroit, MI
This exceptional vintage midcentury secretary desk with bookcase was designed by British-born T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Expertly craf...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass

1970s Birch /Glass Cabinet, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very good original conditon with minor signs of use. - High gloss finish. - Iron legs added afterwards.
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood, Birch, Glass

Mid-Century Modern Large 4 Shelf Bookcase Cherry Oak American Studio Craft
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Unique Vintage Mid-Century Modern American Studio Craft Oak and cherry Bookcase. Beautiful bookcase custom made Bookcase Shelf unit with freeform sculptural shaped side and (3) adjus...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Cherry, Oak

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Bookcase with Glass Sliding Doors
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 American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Glass, Walnut

Pierre Chapo B10 Large Bookcase Cabinet, France, 1960
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A truly beautiful and well preserved large sized B10 bookcase with adjustable shelves, designed by Pierre Chapo and made in his own atelier in France, 1960. The B10 is one of the mor...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Leather, Elm

Mid-Century "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark
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 Modern in the Style of Milo Baughman Chrome & Glass Shelf Etagere
Located in Buchanan, MI
Mid-Century Modern In The Style Of Milo Baughman Chrome & Glass Shelf Etagere. Very good condition, not solid stock but very heavy, all glass is in pristine conditon.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Chrome

Midcentury Mastercraft Pine Two-Shelf Low Bookcase
Located in Germantown, MD
Midcentury Mastercraft pine two-shelf low Bookcase measuring 29.75" in width, 11.5" in depth and 36" in height. Fixed shelves. Solid Pine but Super light weigh. Bottom Shelf cleranc...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood, Maple

Large Rattan Shelve by Passolunghi, 2022
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Large rattan shelve by François Passolunghi . With a large storage compartment opening by a drop leaf, and 2 sides shelves. Hand-made by rattan arti...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Rattan

Usm Haller Storage Unit White, Grey and Stainless Steel Designed by Fritz Haller
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This design has been in production sinds it was created in 1969 by Swiss architect Fritz Haller. The units can be refigured (and extended) at any point. This storage unit has four o...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Custom Etagere/Shelving Unit in Lucite and Brass by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage custom etagere/shelving unit in lucite and brass by Charles Hollis Jones and manufactured in the United States, circa 1980s. Jones was ...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass

Ico Parisi Bookcase in wood and brass, mod. 457, Italy 1955
Located in Argelato, BO
Ico Parisi bookcase, mod. 457, De Baggis production, lacquered wood, mahogany, brass, Italy, 1955. This bookcase with four shelves in different colors was originally designed for...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal, Brass

Laminate & Lacquered Wood Shelf, 1960s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Equipped wall in laminate and lacquered wood sides. 2 Central metal legs with adjustable brass feet. Good condition can be easily disassembled and assembled Italy 1950/60. Packaging...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Laminate, Wood, Paint

3 Bay Mid-Mentury Modern Walnut Glass Doors Bookcase Wall Unit Curio Cabinet
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.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Glass, Walnut

Vintage on Point Two Tier Bookshelf- One in SF Location
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measures: W72 D13 H32. Handcrafted walnut bookcase made in a mix of solid and walnut veneer. Item is structurally sound and sturdy, we usually have one floor model in stock. If it...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Walnut

Bookcase with Flap Compartment by Umberto Mascagni, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Modular bookcase unique in style, design, planning and materials. The Mascagni company for the excellent quality and uniqueness of its products boasted in the 50's a reference of exc...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Midcentury Small Side Table, Well-Preserved Condition, Beech, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Midcentury small side table Source: Czechia Period: 1950-1959 Material: Beech, Umakart Original well-preserved condition. Revived...
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood, Beech

Pair of 1980s Vintage Tall Open Book Cases in Teak Finish
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pair of 1980s vintage tall open book cases in teak finish This is a classic timeless design the bookcases are sturdy and heavy, they each have 5 adju...
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1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Large Library / Roomdivider in Teak and Metal, Italy, 1960's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large library in teak and metal. These shelves can very well be used as a room divider too because the back side is the same as the front side with the same details such as the in...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

3-Door Highboard in Teak and Parchment, 1960s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Three-door highboard in teak and parchment in the style of Silvio Cavatorta. This piece was designed in the style of designer Silvio Cavatorta. A 1960s highboard of eye-catching des...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak, Parchment Paper

Silvio Cavatorta Mid-Century Italian Modern Mahogany Cabinet / Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Italian Modern mahogany cabinet or bookcase (Silvio Cavatorta).
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Mid-Century Modern Swedish Chrome Cane White Wall Shelf Unit by DUX of Sweden
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Swedish chrome Cane white wall shelf unit cabinet by DUX of Sweden. Beautiful Swedish modern design wall shelf unit with (5) drawer...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Aluminum, Chrome

Milanese Bookcase Sideboard in Beech, 1950s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Elegant multipurpose furniture for living room or dining room in beech, Italian production from the early 1950s. The sideboard has a decorated sliding door, covering an internal s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Iron

Small Midcentury Table, Beech, Umakart, Restored, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Small midcentury table. Source: Czechia Period: 1950-1959 Material: Beech and Umakart Stable construction. Refreshed polish.
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood, Beech

Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak and Brass Modular Wall Bookcase, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern teak and brass modular wall bookcase with cabinets, 1960s Wall bookcase, modular, completely in teak. Composed of three wall panels, two of which painted ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

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.
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Oak

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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