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Osvaldo Borsani E22 Double Sided Freestanding Wall Unit for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This double-sided freestanding E22 bookcase is a rare and peculiar example of Borsani's innovative
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Proposal P700 Wall Unit by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, 1960s, set of 2
By Saporiti, Vittorio Introini
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 2 modular metal wall units with 6 shelves. Stamped at the bottom. Wear and tear due to age
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Taichiro Nakay for La Permanente Mobili Wall Cabinet in Cherry
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Waalwijk, NL
similar to a Franco Albini bookcase, but is carried out with Japanese geometric simplicity.
This bookcase
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
1935 Series bookshelf designed by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini, 1979
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Misinto, IT
The Serie 1935 bookcase was designed by Italian architectural master Carlo Scarpa, a work considered at the time to be extraordinarily innovative in both form and construction. This ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Sculpture Container bookcase by Roberto Mora for Dilmos
By Dilmos Edizioni, Roberto Mora
Located in Ravenna, IT
Bookcase-sculpture designed by Roberto Mora for Dilmos in 1989. Made entirely of sheet metal, they are joined to recreate compartments and shelves. Sheet metal shelves and storage co...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Industrial Room Divider by Wim Rietveld for De Bijenkorf, 1960s
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wim Rietveld; Gerrit Rietveld; room divider; bookcase; industrial; shelving unit; industrial design
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal
$2,640 Sale Price
20% Off
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Libreria Modulare E22, Italy 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Naples, IT
Bookcase model E22 produced by Tecno in the 1960s designed by Osvaldo Borsani.
Black painted aluminum uprights.
Two storage modules and 5 shelves made of wood veneer, a
module with ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Pair of Faux Bamboo Étagères
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of faux bamboo étagères. Solid, well made pair. Oiled tortoise shell finish. Perfect for storage of books and or decorative collectibles. In excellent condition. Each etagere ha...
Category
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Iron
$6,999 / set
Wonderful Gold Gilt Bamboo Chinoiserie Pagoda Glass Shelf Palm Beach Etagere
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Tall Gold Gilt Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Pagoda Glass Shelf Palm Beach Etagere
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Metal
1800s Victorian Book Stand Reticulated
Located in North Miami, FL
1800s English Victorian book stand, oak bookshelves on a reticulated, incised iron base and castors.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Metal
“Zink” Magazine Stand, Källemo, Sweden
By Jonas Bohlin
Located in Brussels, BE
Jonas Bohlin — “Zink” Magazine Stand, Källemo, Sweden, Post-1984
Designer: Jonas Bohlin (b. 1953)
Manufacturer: Källemo, Värnamo, Sweden
Design Year: 1984
A bold expression of Swedi...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Concrete, Metal
50s Wall Mounted Shelving design by Studio PFR of Gio Ponti, Fornaroli, Rosselli
By Studio PFR ( Ponti Fornaroli Rosselli )
Located in Biella, IT
50s Wall Mounted Shelving design by Studio PFR of Gio Ponti, Fornaroli, Rosselli
wall-mounted grid in iron lacquered black features five independently adjustable shelves in solid...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Dutch Industrial Design Storage Rack by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, Netherlands
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
book case. Black lacquered metal wire frame construction. This comes in very good, all original
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
$1,140 Sale Price
20% Off
Escande Cabinet, Cité Universitaire, Antony France
By Escande
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1954.
Oak frames with sliding doors and open niche bookshelves
Signature perforated black metal legs
Category
Vintage 1950s French Bookcases
Materials
Metal
$18,500 / item
Escande Cabinet
By Escande
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1954.
Oak frames with sliding doors and open niche bookshelves
Signature perforated black metal legs
Category
Vintage 1950s French Bookcases
Materials
Metal
$18,500 / item
Mid-Century Modern Square Diamond Étagère
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. A sleek bookcase with a metal frame that offers three tiers or levels for displaying items. This
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Bookcase by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, Italy, 1960s
By Claudio Salocchi, Luigi Sormani
Located in Correggio, IT
Important bookcase designed by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani in the 1960s. Elegant and refined, it consists of four modules, each in turn composed of 3 height modular blocks. The bala...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Small 80s bookcase
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Small 1980s bookcase with yellow lacquered metal tubular frame and 5 white laminate shelves.
Easily placed in all rooms of the house.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Space Age Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Isa Bergamo Wall Bookstore, Italy 1960s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Naples, IT
Hanging bookcase made of teak veneer wood and enameled metal rod. Produced in the 1960s by ISA BERGAMO. Featuring metal supports and 4 wooden shelves, the bookcase has a suspended, a...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mahogany Modular Furniture, 1970s, Set of 6
Located in Montelabbate, PU
with burnished glass. Chrome-plated metal handles and fittings. Excellent quality, including packing in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Metal
$5,700 / set
Modern Steel Etagere
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
$1,690 / item
1960s sky-ground bookcase
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Italian-made 1960s sky-ground bookcase in excellent condition.
Metal frame with wooden shelves, feet and other brass details.
Height of shelves adjustable.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
1960s office furniture
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Scandinavian oak cabinet with metal legs. ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
$1,994
Bookshelf with Rosewood Veneers by Brazilian company Celina Decorações, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
Produced in the 1960s by Celina Decorações, this Rosewood bookshelf has a robust and elaborate structure. Built with four columns, two drawer modules, and one cabinet module, it can ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
1970s Floating Wall Display Cabinet Unit Wood Glass Bookshelf Bar Midcentury
Located in London, GB
This amazing wood display cabinet from the 1970s, made to order in Italy for their owners.
It has an exceptional craftsmanship made out of solid ashwood most of it and is a unique p...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Malabar Bookshop by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milan
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in Ravenna, IT
Malabar is a cabinet-bookcase designed by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano in 1982 and purchased in 2000. Production number 21. Sold with certificate of Authenticity. Featuring she...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Lane 2 Bay Free Standing Wall Unit Room Divider, Walnut
Chrome
By Lane Furniture
Located in Lutz, FL
Listing is for two units only, the 3rd in photos with the drawers is no longer available.
Mid Century Modern 2 Bay Free Standing Lane Walnut, Chrome and Glass Wall Unit/Room Divider...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Chrome
oak console bookcase, Charlotte Perriand, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Milano, MI
Bookcase cabinet of 1970s production attributed to Charlotte Perriand, composed of large 160 cm long oak shelves resting on black metal corners.
The 85 cm height and distinctive sha...
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Sheet Metal
$4,513 Sale Price
50% Off
Italian Wall Unit, 1960s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Modular wall unit with 3 shelves, 2 boxes with two sliding glass doors containing one shelf, 1 boxes with a folding door containing one shelf and 1 boxes with 4 drawers and a door c...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
$4,453
Bibliothèque étagère double modulable vintage en teck des années 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bibliothèque étagère modulable vintage style scandinave des années 60, en 2 parties, superbe et rare design italien dans le goût de Vittorio Dassi, en teck, pieds en laiton réglable ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
1950
s Stitched leather book case by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's stitched leather book case with slate shelves
France
Category
Vintage 1950s French Bookcases
Materials
Slate, Metal
Hollywood Regency Sculptural Rattan Etagere, 1970s
Located in Madison, WI
, hollywood regency piece that is sure to please!
Additional information:
Materials: Metal, Rattan
Color
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Metal
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare 1920
s music/book/lectern stand with storage
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and rare Music/book stand, it is made of solid oakwood, the top is adjustable, I have seen many book/music stand, but never seen with the storage together, the paina of t...
Category
Vintage 1920s North American Bookcases
Materials
Metal
1950
s Stitched Leather shelves by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather book case in clear brown leather
Very good condition
Category
Vintage 1950s European Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Industrial Shelf Rack
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage industrial shelf rack made of metal and wood. The original metal part was rescued from a
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Faux Bamboo Etagere with Four Shelves and Mate Chrome Finished
Located in Miami, FL
French Faux Bamboo Etagere with Four Shelves and Mate Chrome Finished.
The glass are grey smoked.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Wonderful Pair Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Arch Shape Glass Etagere Bookshelf
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Arch Shape With Glass Insert Etagere / Bookshelf's Painted White
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Metal
John Ild Bookshelf by Philippe Starck for Disform, 1970s
By Disform, Philippe Starck
Located in Renens, CH
consists of 5 black lacquered wooden shelves, along black metal tube uprights. The whole structure rests
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Wall Unit by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik in Rosewood, Denmark 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in Hellouw, NL
display cabinet has two doors with glass and black metal handles. On the inside there are four shelves
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
One-Off 1964 Rotating Bookshelf Centro, Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, Italy
By Sormani, Claudio Salocchi
Located in Arosio, IT
215 cm high × 78 cm × 78 cm (about 7.05 ft high × 2.86 ft × 2.86 ft). The bookcase rotates on its base
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Libreria CSS di George Nelson per ICF De Padova Anni 60
By George Nelson, ICF De Padova
Located in Milano, IT
Libreria a parete che necessita ancoraggio a muro, con ripiani a giorno e elementi contenitori, montanti in alluminio, metallo smaltato. Buone condizioni.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Arthur Umanoff Design Étagère Room Divider
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Las Vegas, NV
RARE and Unique iron, wood and woven faux grass étagère designed by Arthur Umanoff
for the Mayan collection by Shaver Howard Furniture CO. and produced in the 1960's.
This piece look...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
$1,920 Sale Price
40% Off
Memphis Multi-Drawer Cabinet by Frans Van Praet, Birdseye Maple, 1980s
By Frans van Praet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Birdseye maple; multi-tech xl high board with drawers; metal multi-drawer cabinet, Frans Van Praet
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Italian Gold Gilt Étagères Shelving Units
By LaBarge
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Pair of vintage Italian gold gilt smoked glass shelves étagères with pineapple finials. Smoked glass shelving and a cane shelf. Classic styling with a pop.
Curbside to NYC/Philly $600
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Enzo Mari Dima Modular Wall Shelving System
By Enzo Mari, Simon Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Enzo Mari Dima modular wall shelving system for Simon International Dima Italy, circa 1970
Enameled steel, shelves adjustable with solid plastic holders.
Measures : Each individule...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Teak Model RY-100 Wall Unit / Room Divider by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, c. 1965
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare Model RY-100 three bay wall unit by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler. Constructed from a mix of solid and veneered teak this cleverly designed and expertly crafted pie...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
20th Century Italian Pair of Walnut Shelves, Rosewood Cabinets by Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
handles, pulls. The freestanding library is supported by a metal frame, resting on a curved base, standing
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wood and Steel off Set Étagère
Located in Dallas, TX
Wood and steel off set étagère
Unique item imported from Europe, chosen by our sourcing team.
Category
Antique 19th Century European Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal
$3,390 / item
Pierre Vandel Gold Brass Glass Etagere on Wheels 1970s Drinks Trolley Shelving
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, GB
hallmarks of his best work. The four-shelved unit is mounted on to four metal swivel castor wheels, allowing
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Aluminum
1980s Studio Smania Tall Birds Eye Briar Burl Display Cabinet Bookshelf, 1970s
By Smania
Located in London, GB
This high quality display cabinet, by architect Fabrizio Smania for Studio Smania Interni from the “Serie Mitzar” line is made of veneered bird’s-eye briar wood, on the late 1970s ea...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Joaquim Tenreiro Bookshelf, Rosewood Veneers, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern, 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the 1950s, this bookshelf is a rare example of his refined approach to proportion and material. Recently restored according to its original specificat...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
1970s Brass Faux Bamboo Glass Display Unit Hollywood Regency Zevi Rega 1980s
Located in London, GB
An amazing late 1970s early 1980s Italian display unit etagere in brass plated faux bamboo and the most beautiful aqua green glass! All glass shelves are original with its characteri...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Rocket
Bookshelf by Peter Shire, 1986-1987
By Peter Shire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
, metal with paint.
Approximate: 58" high x 10" wide (front to back)
Peter Shire:
Peter Shire is an
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Gianluigi Gorgoni 1970s Brass Burl Wood Glass Display Cabinet Bookshelf Rizzo
By Gianluigi Gorgoni
Located in London, GB
This Gianluigi Gorgoni briar burl wood display cabinet from the 1970s, made for Fratelli Turi, is an exceptional and unique piece of furniture. Crafted with meticulous attention to d...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
1970s Romeo Rega Manner Octagonal Brass Lacquered Glass Display Unit Zevi
By Romeo Rega
Located in London, GB
A 1970s Italian display unit in the manner of Romeo Rega or Renato Zevi, in a unique and large octagonal shape. The base is composed of two pieces of rectangular black lacquered wood...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Vintage Italian Three-Section Wall Unit with Hand Painted Art
Located in North Miami, FL
Signed Cesena - decorative painting of Aphrodite, Goddess of Love. Storage cabinet to right side. Glass shelves shown are a few but can take more (glass shelves are included) as well...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Black Bookcase - Metal and glass - 20th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Black Bookcase - Metal and glass - 20th
Shelf - Decoration - Clautra
2 glasses with unpolished
Category
20th Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
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Used Metal Bookcases For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of used metal bookcases is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct used metal bookcases — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. Used metal bookcases have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Used metal bookcases bearing Mid-Century Modern or Industrial hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made used metal bookcases over the years, but those made by Poul Cadovius, Tomado and Globe Wernicke are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Used Metal Bookcases?
Prices for used metal bookcases can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used metal bookcases begin at $1 and can go as high as $148,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,898.
Finding the Right Bookcases for You
Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, an antique bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover.
As long as curious people have collected stories, we have needed a place to stow them away and preserve them. When auction houses and book dealers proliferated by the late 17th century, the bibliophile was born. And, of course, as with any treasured decorative objects or collectibles, a book lover’s volumes were suddenly worthy of a luxurious display — enter the bookcase.
Americans of means during the 19th century took to amassing art as well as rare books, and bookcases of the era — rife with hand-carved decorative accents and architectural motifs — were ideal for displaying their handsome leather-bound wares.
Although our favorite titles may change over the years, the functionality and beauty of their home within our home is timeless. Even those who don’t covet the perfect home library can benefit from an attractive display case, as bookcases can easily double as charming étagères.
Contemporary and customizable options make it easier for you to find the perfect bookcase for your style and stacks. If you don’t wish to fill your storage piece so that your collection is snug within its confines, incorporate extra space to allow for additional displays and decorative objects. And by introducing a striking dark wood Art Deco bookcase or low-profile mid-century modern design by Paul McCobb into your living room, your signed first editions won’t be the only items making a statement.
Find barrister bookcases, Globe Wernicke bookcases, bookcases with doors and other vintage and antique bookcases on 1stDibs now.
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