Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Cabinet with Tambour Door by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1960s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak cabinet with a drop down tambour door concealing letter trays, filing compartment and shelving.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Ilmari Tapiovaara Bookcase Produced by Asko in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare and large freestanding bookcase designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Produced by Asko in Finland.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak, Lacquer
Oak and rattan bookshelf by Alf Svensson, Bjästa, Sweden 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Bookshelf designed by Alf Svensson. produced during the 1950s in Sweden by Bjästa Snickeri. Made from teak in the sideboard part with sliding door in rattan. The inside of the sidebo...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Oak, Teak
Danish Modern bookcase in teak with adjustable shelves
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern 3 shelf bookcase in teak with adjustable shelves. Nice teak wood grain. Ready for use. Made In Denmark Located in Brooklyn nyc.
Dimensions: H 44" x W 36" x D 12"
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian bookcase with foldaway desk
Located in Brescia, IT
1950s teak cabinet with three drawers, interlocking flap, three shelves and compartments with drawers and paper holders.
Rare 1950s Scandinavian teak cabinet combining bookcase and ...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Rare Välipala bookcase by Carl Gustaf Hiort for Mikko Nupponen, Finland 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A stunning example of Scandinavian modernism, this ‘Välipala’ bookcase, designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort for Mikko Nupponen in the 1950s, embodies both functionality and sculptural beau...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak, Lacquer
Vintage bookcase with storage compartment
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1960s teak and birch furniture.
This cabinet with built-in bookcase, created in the midst of the Scandinavian style of the 1960s, combines the functionality of an enclo...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Birch, Teak
Mogens Koch Cabinets and Bookcases in Oak for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch cabinets and bookcases in oak Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/45 NØ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian vintage teak bookcase with drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s teak bookcase cabinet with three shelves, two hinged doors and five drawers with carved handles.
Scandinavian vintage teak bookcase with slender, well-proportioned frame. The ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mogens Koch Pair of Cabinet in Oak for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch pair of cabinets in oak. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Mogens Koch Bookcases in Mahogany for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch a pair of bookcases in mahogany. Executed by Rud Rasmussen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Mogens Koch Bookcases in Oak for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch pair of bookcases with plinths in oak. Executed by Rud Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
$4,493 / set
Mogens Koch Set of Cabinets in Pine for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch set of three cabinets in Pine. Removabel drawers in Maple. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Maple, Pine
Mogens Koch Cabinet and Vitrine for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch cabinet with plinth and a vitrine. Removabel inlays and drawers. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/COPENHAGEN/DENMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Mogens Koch Pair of Bookcases for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch pair of bookcases in mahogany. Executed by Rud Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
$3,797 / set
Mogens Koch Three Bookcases in Mahogany for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch three bookcases in mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
The reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/COPENHAGEN/DENMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Mogens Koch Library in Pine for Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch library in pine. Three cabinets and six bookcases. Executed by Rud Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Pine
$24,419 / set
Book Case by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler 1960s China Series
Located in Handewitt, DE
Book case, model no.152 by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler. Teak shelve on solid oak base. He designed his China Series in 1960s. Produced i1960s. A not so nice hole for cables etc. in the back wall was closed by us / glued over with a piece of back wall.
Note: Please have a look on the matching cabinet and small book case...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Teak
Bibliothèque étagère italienne modulable vintage en teck et métal des années 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bibliothèque étagère vintage style scandinave des années 60, design italien, en teck et métal noir, 2 étagères ouvertes, 1 module / caisson fermé par 2 portes coulissantes, 1 étagère...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Bookcase In Teak Wood by Johannes Sorth manufactored by Bornholms Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Bookcase in teak wood, designed by Johannes Sorth for Bornholms Møbelfabrik from around the 1960s. The bookcase is in very good condition with shelves for books or other things.
Meas...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
$1,703 Sale Price
20% Off
Mogens Koch Library in Oregon Pine for Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch library in Oregon Pine. Three cabinets and six bookcases. Executed by Rud Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Pine
$22,355 / set
Pair of Bookcases in Mahogany, Brass and Mirrored Glass by Josef Frank, 1950's
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Bookcases in Mahogany, Brass and Mirrored Glass by Josef Frank, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Mahogany, brass and mirrored glass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Carl Malmsten 'Släden' nesting tables, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1960s.
Produced in Sweden by Åfors Möbelfabrik.
Good condition.
Central table: H 57 cm × L 70,5 cm × W 41 cm
Small tables: H 53.5 cm × L 36.5 c...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian teak bookcase with hinged doors
Located in Brescia, IT
Elegant 1950s teak bookcase with three open shelves and compartment closed by hinged doors.
Vintage Scandinavian teak bookcase, made in the late 1950s. The structure has three shelv...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Large Set of Bookcases in Oregon Pine, Glass by Mogens Koch, 1933
By Mogens Koch
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large Set of Bookcases in Oregon Pine, Glass by Mogens Koch, 1933
Additional Information:
Material: Oregon pine, glass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavi...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Bruno Mathsson Wall-Mounted Bookcase by Bruno Mathsson International in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Wall-mounted bookcase designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Bruno Mathsson International in Sweden.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Beech
Pair Wall-Mounted Bookcases in Solid Oregon Pine, Made in Denmark, 1970s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of wall-mounted units in solid Oregon Pine. Designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Mogens Koch Bookcases in Pine for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch set of six bookcases in pine. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Pine
$14,144 / set
Mid-Century Modern Danish vitrine bookcase in mahogany by HW Klein
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Danish vitrine bookcase in mahogany by HW Klein for Bramin
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Mogens Koch Wall Unit in Elm for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch Elm wall unit consisting of three cabinets with three matching plinths and three bookcases. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen.
Reve...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Mogens Koch Bookcases in Elm for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch set of three bookcases in elm with plinths. Executed by Rud Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Elm
$6,727 / set
Mogens Koch Four Bookcases in Mahogany for Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch four wall-mounted bookcases in mahogany. Executed by Rud Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘rud. Rasmussens/snedkerier/kobenhavn/denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Urio modular bookcase in teak by Ico & Luisa Parisi for MIM, Rome, 1960s
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Urio modular bookcase designed in the 1960s by Ico and Luisa Parisi for M.I.M. Rome.
The bookcase consists of four modules that also have the optional back panels that were sold sepa...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Vintage bookcase with pull-out shelf
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian cabinet with shelving and storage compartment.
This Nordic teak bookcase features a frame with open shelves that rests on the cabinet with hinged doors.
There is also a...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Teak
1960s bookcase with doors
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak Sideboard Cabinet with Adjustable Shelving
This original piece of furniture consisting of two modules perfectly embodies the Scandinavian minimalist style with its regular, squa...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Bruno Mathsson Wall-Mounted Bookcase by Karl Mathsson in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wall-mounted bookcase designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Birch, Pine
Mogens Koch Bookcases in Teak for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch three bookcases in teak. Executed by Rud Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘Rud. Rasmussen/ Snedkerier / København / Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
$6,407 / set
HOMELAND Bookcase 1 Oak
Located in Orlando, FL
-The HOMELAND Series is made of oak wood and handcrafted.
-HOMELAND Bookshelf has been designed to meet the needs of home and office users.
-As with every other Ananas product, it ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
$2,900
Mogens Koch Cabinet for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch cabinet in mahogani. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen
Reverse with paper label ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Alima NDS1 Trolly Black Matte Steel/Oak, by Note Design Studio for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Inspired by the ‘creative chaos’ of working from home, Note Design Studio decided to create a storage unit that would house their collection of magazines, drawings and objects. The r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Walnut Shelf by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This Mid-Century Danish designed shelf was designed by Johannes Sorth and manufactured by Bornholms Møbelfabrik. It is made of walnut. In the upper part of the bookcase there are fou...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Wall-Mounted Bookcases in Solid Teak by Mogensen Koch
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of wall-mounted units in solid teak. Designed by Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen cabinetmakers in 1933. Made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Vintage oak bookcase
Located in Brescia, IT
Oak wood bookcase with closed compartment and adjustable shelves
This elegant oak bookcase combines a lower section enclosed by doors with an open upper section, offering a versatile...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
$1,683
Mogens Koch Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch two bookcases in mahogany. Executed by Rud Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
$3,804 / set
Swedish bookcase with lockable doors
Located in Brescia, IT
The shelves of this Swedish bookcase, help keep books and decorative items in order, while the doors below hide generous compartments for storing the less aesthetic elements of daily...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Mogens Koch Three Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch three bookcases in mahogany + plinths. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
The reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/COPENHAGEN/...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
$7,382 / set
Mogens Koch Cabinet for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch wall-mounted cabinet in pine. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen
Reverse with paper label ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Mogens Koch Pair of Mahogany Cabinets for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch pair of wall-mounted cabinets in mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Reverse with manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSEN / SNEDKERIER / 45 NØRREBROGADE / KØBENHAVN.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Scandinavian Wooden Bookshelf from the 1960's
Located in Paris, FR
Scandinavian bookshelf from the 1960s. It is made out of wood and a blackened tubular metal structure. It's composed of a cabinet with a glass d...
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern Oak Bookcase
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak Danish bookcase, circa 1970s. Sleek, modern bookcase with book-matched veneer, plinth base, and two adjustable shelves. Sold as is with minor wear.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Mogens Koch a Set of Four Bookcases for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch four wall-mounted bookcases in walnut. Executed by Rud Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Kurt Olsen Bookcase Produced by A. Andersen & Bohm
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bookcase designed by Kurt Olsen. Produced by A. Andersen & Bohm in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Bookcase Attributed to Josef Frank Produced in Sweden
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bookcase attributed to Josef Frank. Produced in Sweden.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Bibliothèque étagère modulable vintage style scandinave moderniste en teck
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bibliothèque étagère des années 60, style scandinave moderniste dans le goût des meubles de Antoine Philippon et Jacqueline Lecoq pour Degorre ou de Pierre Guariche pour ARP Minviell...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mogens Koch Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch two wall-mounted bookcases of mahogany. Executed by Rud Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
$3,804 / set
American Studio Craft Slatted Bookcase in Solid Oak by Gene Caples
By Gene Caples
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Solid oak bookcase with slatted sides and back panel floating over a sled base, designed by Missouri-based craftsman, Gene Caples. A graduate of the Kansas City Art Institute and the...
Category
Late 20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs 'Välipala' Grand Library
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Huonekalu Mikko Nupponen, 'Välipala' bookcase, teak, lacquered wood , Finland, 1950s.
Designed by the Finnish designer Carl Gustaf Hiort, this wall un...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Teak
Two Bookcases by Børge Mogensen for C. M. Madsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These impressive bookcases designed by Børge Mogensen reflect the Danish designer’s aesthetic that was clean and highly functional, creating pieces that stand out despite their restrained design.
The pair is made of solid wood with a beautiful woodgrain that is visible throughout the bodies. The shelves are all easily adjustable and removable. Each bookcase features five adjustable shelves, a feature of functionality. The shelves can be arranged in multiple ways to accommodate books or other objects of various sizes, and thanks to the open front, these bookcases are perfect to showcase any item. Both bookcases stand sturdily on the distinctively sculpted, black lacquered wood legs. The subtle geometry of the base and the colour blocking legs add modernism to the design while also balancing out the heaviness of the body.
Børge Mogensen’s present design for C. M. Madsen Cabinetmakers Denmark was manufactured by the Danish company, FDB Møbler. Both bookcases are stamped with the cabinetmaker's mark and production number on their backs.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Both items have some discolouration and a later made (cable) hole that has been restored by a piece of coloured plywood.
Dimensions:
48.03 in W x 10.23 in D x 62.59 in H
122 cm W x 26 cm D x 159 cm H
About the Designer:
Børge Mogensen is without a doubt one of the most famous Danish designers. Born in 1914 in Aalborg, Mogensen was trained as a cabinet maker and studied at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen from 1936 to 1938, and architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts’ School of Architecture between 1938 and 1942.
At the beginning of his career, he became head of F.D.B. Mobler’s furniture design studio. In 1950 he started his own design studio, collaborating with manufacturers Soborg, the Swedish company Karl Andersson and the famous manufacturer Fredericia from 1955. The collaboration with the latter resulted in many of Mogensen’s most famous furniture pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Mogens Koch Pair of Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch two wall-mounted bookcases in black stained oak. Executed by Rud Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
$3,797 / set
Mogens Koch Three Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch three bookcases in mahogany + plinths. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
The reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/COPENHAGEN/...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
$7,382 / set
Scandinavian Modern bookcases for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian 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, seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern bookcases made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bookcases, popular names associated with this style include Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch, Børge Mogensen, and Poiat. 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 $264 and tops out at $80,865 while the average work can sell for $2,812.
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