Continental Europe - Bookcases

Storage wall unit, oak, wrought iron, Europe, 1970s An impressive grand-scale wall unit crafted in solid oak and wrought iron, inspired by Spanish Brutalism with references to the l...

A veritable work of art that outdoes the functionality of design, this spectacular shelving system will infuse sophistication in any classic or modern interior. Showcasing a bold str...

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, bookcase, oak, glass, Italy, 1970s This bookcase by Giuseppe Rivadossi is conceived as a freestanding architectural element rather than si...

A large shelving piece defined by a dark lacquered bamboo-inspired frame and gilded palm finials, it balances decorative drama with practical storage. Multiple open tiers are set aga...

Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 3 bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating ...

A beautifully preserved English Gothic Revival Canterbury bookcase, handcrafted from solid oak and finished in its original rich dark stain. Dating from approximately 1890–1915, this elegant piece embodies the refined craftsmanship of the late Victorian and Edwardian periods. The design is distinguished by finely turned barley twist columns, graceful Gothic Revival cut-out details and a beautifully proportioned silhouette. The original hand-woven cane shelf has survived in exceptional condition, adding both warmth and authenticity while demonstrating the outstanding quality of the original construction. The deep, richly aged finish has developed an attractive natural patina over more than a century and remains remarkably well preserved. This Canterbury has never been restored, allowing the original craftsmanship and historic character to remain intact. Gentle signs of age and use are consistent with its history and contribute to its authenticity. Compact in size yet visually striking, it functions equally well as a bookcase, magazine rack or decorative side piece in both traditional and contemporary interiors. An increasingly scarce original example of English Gothic Revival furniture...

Monumental English George III Style Breakfront Bookcase, library or cupboard, masterfully crafted in rich solid mahogany, Circa 1880. This magnificent Monumental English George III ...

IImari Tapiovaara for Esposizione Permanente Mobili Cantù, bookcase, teak, walnut veneer, Italy, 1957 This impressive bookcase, crafted in teak and walnut, was submitted to the Sele...

A refined example of Swedish mid‑century functionalism, this “Reform” shelving system by Skaraborgs Möbelindustri (Tibro) brings together clean architectural lines, warm materials, a...

Bernini, bookcases, walnut, glass, metal, brass, Italy, 1970s Pair of Italian Bernini bookcases from the 1970s, made in walnut with glass doors. The design is tall and straightforwa...

This stunning and rare pair of 1960s Danish Modern double bookcases, designed by Poul Hundevad for Hundevad & Co., showcases the pinnacle of mid-century Scandinavian craftsmanship. ...

Wonderful and unique Mid-Century organic étagère or bookcase entirely handcrafted in a gorgeous combination of curved rattan, handwoven wicker and vibrant red laminate shelves. This ...

A grand Louis XVI-style bookcase crafted around 1900 from solid oak and walnut veneer. This elegant piece stands out for its balanced design featuring three glass-paned doors, offeri...

La Estantería Ondeen, en su edición limitada en acabado cobre, lleva el diseño estructural a una nueva dimensión. Su estructura de acero de alta calidad y sus ligeros estantes de a...

Gianfranco Frattini for Cantiere Carugati, bookcase / wall unit, Italian walnut, metal, Italy, 1958 This library unit is designed by Italian designer Gianfranco Frattini and offers ...

La Estantería Ondeen, en su edición limitada en acabado dorado, lleva el diseño estructural a una nueva dimensión. Su estructura de acero de alta calidad y sus ligeros estantes de ...

Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase, pine, glass, Denmark, design 1928 Modular sideboard or book case by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is constructed from el...

Shelving System made from stainless Steel. Germany 2022. A modular shelving system that can be arranged over four levels (Low Board to Bookshelf). The shelves and uprights are conne...

La Estantería Ondeen, en su edición limitada en acabado plateado, lleva el diseño estructural a una nueva dimensión. Su estructura de acero de alta calidad y sus ligeros estantes d...

A refined pair of Swedish Modern bookcases in the style of Otto Schulz dating from the 1930s–1940s, crafted in warm-toned elm and birchwood. Their restrained architectural form is el...

Giuseppe Rivadossi, bookcase, oak, glass, Italy, 1975. An exceptional library by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi, featuring a high level of craftsmanship in woo...

The Morning Glory bookcase features a softly distressed Parma blue frame with intricate hand-painted floral vines and butterflies on a chalky white backdrop. Open shelves offer space...

This freestanding, fully finished back bookcase and storage unit is designed for living rooms or home offices. Thanks to its refined construction, it can be placed in an open-space s...

Danish bookcase in teak, produced during the 1960s. The design features two open shelves and a central cabinet with sliding doors and carved teak handles. The clean, functional layou...

Studio B.B.P.R. (Lodovico Barbiano di Belgiojoso, Enrico Peressutti, Ernesto Nathan Rogers), library, walnut, glass, brass, Italy, late 1960s. This wonderful bookcase is designed b...

More than a conventional bookcase, this remarkable piece was conceived as a true element of interior architecture. Its composition is dominated by a sophisticated trapezoidal geometr...

French armoire vitrine bookcase of the Napoléon III period (late 19th century) Glass, oak, brass. This elegant display cabinet and bookcase, crafted from solid oak in the second ha...

Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern 2 bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase desi...

Large wall unit or library, walnut, fabric, glass, Italy, 1950s A striking and monumental wall unit crafted in Italy during the 1950s. Executed in beautifully walnut wood, this impr...

Stunning French Riviera style etagere or console table entirely made of bamboo, rattan and hand-woven wicker. This incredibly stylish and unique piece was designed by Vivai del Sud ...

Stunning and elegant Art Deco bookcase or display cabinet. Striking Dutch design from the 1930s. Solid oak and original oak veneer base with original lacquered nicely shaped wooden k...

A gorgeous Bookcase Display with two glazed cabinet doors Painted and refinished in a black with a delicate hint of red under and distress for an authentic antique feel The inside i...

Mogens Koch, 1898-1992 Cabinet with matching bookcase and plinth, crafted in solid mahogany by Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, 2008 (maker’s label present). A beautifully proportioned and ...

This Bibliothèque or cabinet is an extremely rare piece designed by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960. Only a few have ever made it onto the commercial market. Bibliothèque features fou...

We are thrilled to present this fantastic pair of antique Italian bookcases dating to the final decades of the 19th century. A stunning pair o...

Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern 1 bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase desi...

Bibliothèque étagère Bauhaus vintage style Space Age et post-moderniste des années 70, dans le goût de Marc Held, structure en métal rouge et métal chromé, 4 étagères ouvertes en ver...

Handmade photo album by Florentine bookbinder Giannini with a naturally tanned leather spine and gorgeous red marbled paper cover. Each phase of the bookbinding process requires perf...

A beautiful rare and substantial Italian midcentury Floor to Ceiling veneered wood bookcase or modular wall unit. It features two black lacquered metal posts with brass fittings, fou...

Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi for Home, bespoke wall unit, walnut, lacquered wood, Italy, 1960s This wall unit captures a real slice of 1960s Italian modernism. Designed by Franco C...

A Danish rosewood bookcase designed by Johan Hagen and manufactured by I. Christiansen in the 1950s. The openwork body rests on a projecting base with a structure consisting of four ...

Striking Spanish console table from the late 19th century, crafted in solid walnut and inspired by traditional Baroque forms. The piece stands on beautifully turned twisted legs, jo...

A Scandinavian modern bookcase designed by Bertil Fridhagen in 1959. Material: Teak with a natural wood finish Storage: Lower cabinet with sliding doors and an adjustable shelf Upper Section: Open bookshelves with brass book holders...

Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel, bookcase, in brass and wood, Belgium, 1960s   Rare wall unit designed by master furniture-maker Jules Wabbes. This exceptional piece could be use...

A beautiful Italian walnut, carved, three shelves and two side doors bookcase, with great details and frames shaped in Victorian, Napoleon III, Louis XV style with beautiful burl woo...

"Funkis" Bookshelf made of Bonad birch with removable shelves. Metal plaque on back with the following information NK R 35389- C 25 1 32. Dimensions: H100.5 x W116 x D25cm H39" x W46...

Midcentury amazing arch etagere in rattan and wicker with three shelf in the style of Vivai del Sud. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Vivai del sud, Gabriella Crespi and Arpex were the ...

Rare Sky/Earth modular bookcase model "CSS", designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960 composed of five height-adjustable aluminium uprights, 10 shelves, two wooden upper com...

Wall Unit by Knoll International designed by Fred Ruf, 1950s A rare wall-mounted shelving unit designed by Fred Ruf and produced by Knoll International, Stuttgart, in the 1950s. Cab...

Elegant Globe Wernicke London bookcase in mahogany from the late 19th century–early 20th century from England, composed of 3 elements A beautiful piece composed of a molded base and ...

A clean and essential design of strong geometrical value, this striking bookcase will make a bold and stately addition to any contemporary decor. Featuring two vertical supports and ...

Large Swedish sky / earth bookcase, original from the 1960s, made of teak with three compartments on four metal uprights, floor and ceiling fixing with brass elements, shelves and do...

Conceived to provide a generous display area for books, photos and objects of art, the Giano bookcase stands out for its sophisticated design and materials. The wooden structure in g...

Very very beautiful italian mid-century wood modular bookunit. This Franco Albini design attributed, model LB7 bookcase, have a good combination of containers and shelves, with ideal...

Teak Bookcase with Drawers by Carl Axel Acking for Bodafors (Sweden, 1950s–60s) A beautifully proportioned teak bookcase designed by renowned Swedish architect and designer Carl Axel...

Mogens Koch library in Mahogany. Executed by Rud Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.

A matching pair of slim Danish teak bookcases from the 1960s, sold as a set. Their narrow proportions make them particularly useful in interiors where storage is needed without the v...

Danish Modern Modular Oak Bookcases by HG Furniture, 1970s. Set of 6. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern set of six bookcase modules in oak. Designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørense...

Oak Sculptural wall bookcase France, 1950s. Sizes: height 110cm, width 70cm, depth 24cm The shelves only are 58cm width, depth 22cm It has mountings on the back so you can wall ...

Within the world of 18th-century cabinetmaking and decorative arts, Venetian lacquer represents one of the most fascinating and sophisticated expressions of the period, combining t...