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
1960s sky-ground bookcase, Italy
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Sky-to-ground bookcase from the 1960s with one bay and consisting of shelves plus a storage compartment.
All elements can be freely placed on the structure consisting of two iron up...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Iron
Danish Design Rosewood Bookcase made by Nexo, 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
Danish tall bookcase in beautiful rosewood veneer.
Made by Nexo. This bookcase is in very good vintage condition and has a total of 6 height-adju...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Please view all listing pictures on a laptop if possible. Some cell phones don’t display all listing pictures and some could be pictures relating to condition. Please read all the way down through this entire description box to view the entire description of the item.
Please keep in mind that these are 40-75 year old items and will have some expected normal wear. We strive to represent our items well, and most of these items are in above average vintage condition. Noticeable flaws will be represented in the listing pictures and the text but we cannot describe or picture every small scratch, ding, or area of slight wear.
Once delivered, furniture CANNOT be refused, returned, or refunded unless damage has occurred in the shipping process. Our shipper takes care to wrap each item and pack it safely therefore we have rarely had any issues with damage in transit.
All items must be picked up within 3 weeks of order if buyer secures his own shipper. Shipping usually requires 3-6 weeks delivery through our shipping contacts and is only available in the continental US for large furniture items. Some smaller items are available to be shipped internationally through USPS/UPS.
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Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
A Small French cerused oak open bookcase circa 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Small French cerused oak open bookcase circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper White Carrara Marble 'Loico' Bookcase, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper White Carrara Marble 'Loico' Bookcase, originating from 1970s Italy, is a striking and iconic furniture piece. Crafted by the renowned Italian arch...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Carrara Marble
Mid-Century Triangular Bamboo and Rattan Italian Corner Bookcase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful mid-century triangular corner bookshelf made in bamboo, rattan and wicker. This lovely French Riviera style bookshelf was produced in Italy during the 1970s.
This charmin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
Danish Design Teak Chest with original glass doors , 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
Danish Design: Bookcase
Danish low bookcase in beautiful teak veneer. The vintage chest still has it's original sliding doors.
This chest is in very good vintage condition only a sm...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Pair of italian midcentury wood and metal bookcases attributed to Stildomus
By Stildomus
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of italian midcentury bookcases attributed to Stildomus.
Elegant black laquered metal and brass legs, wood shelves and one glass magazine rack.
Adjustable shelves.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Zig Zag Wall Unit By Joelle Ferlande & François Monnet For Kappa, 1970s
By Feal
Located in Lasne, BE
Modular wall shelves in stainless steel by Joelle Ferlande & François Monnet, Model: Zig Zag. Wear due to time and age
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bookcase by AV Arredamenti Contemporanei in Teak & Brass
By AV Arredamenti Contemporanei
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Mid Century Modern bookcase by AV Arredamenti Contemporanei 1960s. The structure is made of solid and veneered teak wood with adjustable brass feet. It has one drawers module...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Danish Teak Low Console Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern Danish made cabinet with sliding glass doors. Teak wood with white back. Great for living room storage.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Libreria Formanova Anni 60
Located in Milano, IT
Libreria a parete che necessita di fissaggio a muro, con elementi contenitore ad ante battenti, e cassetti a vista, ripiani a giorno a posizione regolabile. Legno impiallacciato legn...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper White and Green Marble 'Loico' Bookcase, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper 'Loico' Bookcase from the 1970s in Italy is a remarkable piece of furniture. Designed by renowned Italian architect Angelo Mangiarotti, this bookcase features a distinctive blend of white and green marble, showcasing a sophisticated and luxurious aesthetic. The 'Loico' Bookcase is celebrated for its innovative design, characterized by modular elements that interlock without the need for traditional connectors, reflecting Mangiarotti's emphasis on both form and function. With its unique combination of materials and iconic design, this 1970s Italian piece...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Marble
Elegant Mid Century Shelving unit Model E60 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
Located in London, GB
Elegant shelving unit Model E60 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. The shelves can be moved up and down as required. The bottom shelf is slightly deeper than the others which vis...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
1960s Omann Jun Upcycled Bookcase Cabinet, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished
- The iron legs has been added afterwards
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern 4 bay shelving system model Royal. This is a original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
1960s Upcycled Palisander Bookcase, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished
- The iron legs has been added afterwards
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Libreria Feal anni '60, Italia - 6 mensole in legno e alluminio
By Feal
Located in Milano, IT
Due librerie Feal (Fonderie Elettriche Alluminio e Leghe) in perfette condizioni.
Due campate, 6 mensole l'una, ripiani in legno e ottone. Le mensole sono regolabili in altezza.
L...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Original ER Staverton English Oak 5 Compartment Barrister's Bookcase Circa 1958
By Staverton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare ER Staverton Circa 1958 English Oak 5 Compartment Barrister's Bookcase with recessed overhead doors. Marked with crown and "Sep 1958 ER Staverton". S...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Tall Shelf Bookshelf Bookcase
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Vintage Danish modern teak wood tall shelf. Six shelves, five of which are adjustable. Overall great original condition, some light wear present consistent with vintage age. If the s...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Teak
70s-80s bookcase cabinet in ash and glass
Located in Milano, IT
Cabinet with hinged doors, interior shelves. Ash veneer wood, lacquered wood, glass.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Ash
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Møbelfabrik, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This Classic Scandinavian bookcase was designed by Danish master carpenter Johannes Sorth for Nexø Møbelfabrik, Bornholm in 1956.
The idea was to combine a cabinet and a book case, ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Parquet Oak Bookshelf Storage Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Parquet Oak
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Freestanding 60s bookcase designed by Edmondo Palutari for Vittorio Dassi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Wall cabinet cupboard - bookcase made of dark stained rosewood, Italy 1960s.
All elements can be variably fixed.
Design: Edmondo Palutari, Manufacturer: Dassi, Italy 1960s.
Feel fr...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Oak Midcentury Coffee Table, Well-Preserved Condition, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Oak midcentury coffee table.
Source: Czechia
Period: 1950-1959
Material: Oak, umakart
Original well-preserved condition.
Stable solid wood construction.
Revived polish.
Sw...
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Oak
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-13-A Glass-Fronted Bookcase / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This item is raw and sturdy. Its rugged textures and bold lines define that radical character. Its presence is uncompromising and captivating. Signs of age, patina, and the traces o...
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1960s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
Vintage Italian Sphere Bookcase by Manfredo Massironi & Nikol International
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large, white vintage Mid-Century modern Italian bookcase made of hand crafted lacquered Pinewood designed by Manfredo Massironi for Nikol Int...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Pierre Chapo B17C bookcase in elm France 1967
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Wonderful largest version of the B17 bookcases, the B17C designed by Pierre Chapo and mad in one of his own workshops in France, 1967. This magnificent bookcase is constructed from s...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Vintage Italian Teak Wood Wall Unit with Adjustable Height Restyled by RETRO4M
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a captivating vintage Italian teak wood wall unit that seamlessly blends timeless design with a touch of nostalgia. Immerse yourself in...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Two Door Bookcase in Wheat Circa 1950
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Bookcase with Upper Shelf over Double Door Blind Cabinet in Wh...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Birch
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Ash
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
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
Materials
Metal
Vintage Danish Teak Bookshelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give your space a dash of mid-century modern charm with this wonderful petite teak bookshelf. With minimalist lines, soft edges, and a vibrant swirling wood grain, this display case ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Teak
Mid-Century Modern narrow teak tall bookcase with cabinet door Made in Denmark
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning Mid-Century Modern narrow teak tall bookcase with cabinet door Made in Denmark. This bookcase is completely original and in very go...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Modular Wall Unit Designed by Georg Satink for WK Möbel, Germany, 1952
By WK Möbel, Georg Satink
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large sideboard with nine modular wall elements in French walnut veneer from the WK-Satink series, designed in 1952 by Georg Satink, manufactured by WK Möbel, Germany.
The WK-Satink ...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase
Located in Tulsa, OK
**Please Read Entire Description**
Please view all listing pictures on a laptop if possible. Some cell phones don’t display all listing pictures and some could be pictures relating to condition. Please read all the way down through this entire description box to view the entire description of the item.
Please keep in mind that these are 40-75 year old items and will have some expected normal wear. We strive to represent our items well, and most of these items are in above average vintage condition. Noticeable flaws will be represented in the listing pictures and the text but we cannot describe or picture every small scratch, ding, or area of slight wear.
Once delivered, furniture CANNOT be refused, returned, or refunded unless damage has occurred in the shipping process. Our shipper takes care to wrap each item and pack it safely therefore we have rarely had any issues with damage in transit.
All items must be picked up within 3 weeks of order if buyer secures his own shipper. Shipping usually requires 3-6 weeks delivery through our shipping contacts and is only available in the continental US for large furniture items. Some smaller items are available to be shipped internationally through USPS/UPS.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Rosewood
Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Round Glass & Chrome Etagere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and versatile pair of Mid-Century chrome and glass half circle shelving units. In the style Milo Baughman Etagere these independent units can be situated together creating a ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Bookcase by Ico Parisi for MIM Rome
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Wall unit designed by Ico Parisi 1958 for MiM, Rome. All shelves are adjustable in height and also has moveable stands for books which are adjustable. The unit is designed to lean on...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Guillerme et Chambron, Étagère, Oak Bookcase, Edition "Votre Maison", circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, étagère, oak bookcase, edition "Votre Maison", circa 1960.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Danish Modern Poul Hundevad Rosewood Bookcase
Located in Tulsa, OK
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Italian Wall Unit by Feal, 1950s
By Feal
Located in Lasne, BE
Modular wall unit in wood, brass and metal with 6 shelves. Height-adjustable. Wear due to time and age of the wall unit.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair Mid century Paul McCobb Double Bookshelves #1516 Walnut Finish Iron Base
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of vintage midcentury Paul McCobb Double high bookcases bookshelves #1516 original walnut finish over solid maple with solid Iron 4 leg Iron base. Beautiful bookcase set by Paul...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Vintage Danish Rosewood 3-Bay Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular rosewood/palisander wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s.
Floating modular 3 bay shelving system model FM Reolsystem. This system consists of:
4 Aluminium uprights 200 cm.
1 Open book cabinet...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Mastercraft Style Burl & Brass Bookcase
By Mastercraft
Located in Denton, TX
Mastercraft Style Burl & Brass Bookcase. Low profile bookcase that features burl and brass that is finished on both sides. This piece can be easil...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Borge Mogensen Oak bookcase with Cabinet Doors
Located in Norwalk, CT
Introducing the Borge Mogensen Oak Bookcase with Cabinet Doors – a harmonious blend of timeless design and functional elegance. Crafted by the ic...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Libreria E22 Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno 1960's
By Gaetano Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, MI
Splendida Libreria E22 disegnata da Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno spa negli anni 60.
molteplici mobili contenitori bassi e modulo bar con ribalta.
E' Possibile rimuovere i pannelli poste...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Modern wide teak tall bookcase (2) cabinet doors Made in Denmark
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning Mid-Century Modern wide teak tall bookcase with (2) cabinet doors Made in Denmark. This bookcase is completely original and in very good vintage condition. The bookcase has ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Modular Dark wooden Wall System from Kai Kristiansen - FM Møbler
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Modular Dark wooden Wall System from Kai Kristiansen - FM Møbler
Dark wood wall system, designed by the renowned Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler. This versatile piece of furniture is ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Mid century wall shelf cabinet 1960´s by UP Závody, Czechoslovakia
By Up Závody
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century wall shelf cabinet from the 1960´s. It was by UP Závody in the former Czechoslovakia.
It can also be used as a chest of drawers or a boo...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Ash, Beech, Plywood
Vintage 4 Tier Freestanding Corner Whatnot Shelves Bookcase Display Stand
Located in GB
Here we have for sale this vintage 4 tier freestanding corner Whatnot bookcase, shelves, display stand. Perfect for the corner of any room to stand book...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Pine
Pair Mid century Paul McCobb Triple Bookshelves #1516 Walnut Finish Iron Base
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of vintage midcentury Paul McCobb triple high bookcases bookshelves #1516 original walnut finish over solid maple with solid Iron 4 leg base. Beautiful bookcase set by Paul McCo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Borge Mogensen Oak bookcase with Cabinet Doors and 8 Drawers
Located in Norwalk, CT
Introducing the Borge Mogensen Oak Bookcase with Cabinet Doors and 8 Drawers – a stunning fusion of timeless design and unparalleled functionalit...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Libreria Zibaldone di Carlo Scarpa per Bernini Anni 70-80 in noce
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in Milano, IT
Libreria con ante in vetro a scorrimento verticale mediante contrappeso, legno impiallacciato noce. Buone condizioni.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Modern Low Bookshelf after Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern Milo Baughman style bookcase featuring sculpted body with brass finish and four glass shelves. Stunning display shelf for home, office, or business use.
Please confir...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau "Jumbo" Bookcase, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Beautiful Jumbo wall unit designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy 1971. Chromed tubular steel frame with wood shelves suspended by black leather straps. At the base there ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Danish Teak Hansen & Guldborg Wall Unit Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Baltimore, MD
A remarkable teak, freestanding, modular, room divider, three bay bookcase, cabinet, made in Denmark by Hansen & Guldborg features gorgeous teak tones and grain. Right side offers tw...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Poul Cadovius 'Abstracta' Free-Standing Shelf in Steel and Glass
Located in Glendale, AZ
Poul Cadovius’s “Abstracta” bookcases c. 1960’s. A sleek & sophisticated space age staple.
Tall & wide enough for bigger décor, a record player, mc...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Italian Modular Rosewood Bookcase Wall Unit by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large modular rosewood bookcase/wall unit by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno (ca. 1960, Italy).
Composed of six gold aluminum uprights forming five bays/sections.
Includes:
-locking bar unit with a removable (non-adjustable) shelf and glass surface
-three-drawer chest, a locking cabinet with single adjustable/removable shelf
-twelve shelves
-all original brackets/mounting hardware and two keys.
The set can also be divided to create two separate units (1 and 3 sections or 2 and 2 sections).
Alternatively, we have a second six rail/five section unit, and the two can be combined to create a grand eleven bay system.
Gold aluminum rails and black steel brackets/hardware are all original; rosewood has been refinished and is in very good condition with only light, age-commensurate wear.
Note that the aluminum rails are included (the black backings are ledger boards that we mounted in order to work with the conduit we have running along our wall - they are not necessary for standard wall-mounting and will not be included).
Decorative objects/seating are for illustration purposes only.
Keep reading for more detailed dimensions.
H: 108.63" x L: 139.25" x D: 14" / 40" (cabinet door open including rail).
Each section measures roughly L: 28.63" including rails / 26.5" space between rails
Shelves: H: 1.25" x L: 27.5" x D: 10" / 11.5" including rails
Bar Cabinet: H: 27.75" x L: 55" x D: 12.25" (closed) / 25.75" (with door down discounting rail) / 27.5" (bar cabinet door...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Mid-century Modern bookcases for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern bookcases for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bookcases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, wall decorations, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern bookcases made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bookcases, popular names associated with this style include Børge Mogensen, Paul McCobb, Cassina, and Franco Albini. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for bookcases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $64 and tops out at $136,000 while the average work can sell for $3,257.
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