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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 celebrated 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.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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
Expertly Restored - Vintage Mid-Century Walnut Glass Bookcase
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 precis...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut

Expertly Restored - Vintage Mid-Century Walnut Glass Bookcase
Expertly Restored - Vintage Mid-Century Walnut Glass Bookcase

Expertly Restored - Vintage Mid-Century Walnut Glass Bookcase

$2,250
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Bow Front Bookcase Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Bow Front Bookcase Credenza
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Bow Front Bookcase Credenza

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Bow Front Bookcase Credenza

$1,750
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Drop-Down Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Teak, Original Brass Skeleton Key Style: Danish Modern This Danish Modern teak drop-down bookcase, crafted in the 1960s, is a beau...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Drop-Down Bookcase
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Drop-Down Bookcase

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Drop-Down Bookcase

$1,250
Pair of Mogens Koch Pine Bookcases by Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Koch (1898–1992). A pair of bookcases crafted in solid pine by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen, circa 1950–1960. Each cabinet bears the maker’s label on the reverse. The bookcases ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Pair of Mogens Koch Pine Bookcases by Rud. Rasmussen
Pair of Mogens Koch Pine Bookcases by Rud. Rasmussen

Pair of Mogens Koch Pine Bookcases by Rud. Rasmussen

$3,253 / set
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Bookcase Etagere by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in North York, ON
An iconic piece of mid-century modern design, this walnut and brass bookcase étagère by Paul McCobb was crafted in the USA circa 1970’s. The sleek brass frame provides a refined arch...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Bookcase Etagere by Paul McCobb
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Bookcase Etagere by Paul McCobb

Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Bookcase Etagere by Paul McCobb

$4,850
TOMADO Multi-Color Industrial Standing Shelf, 1960s
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Colorful and iconic, this Industrial standing bookshelf was produced by the famed Dutch manufacturer TOMADO (short for “Tot Aan de Ontwikkeling van Doe-het-zelf Artikelen”) in the 19...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

TOMADO Multi-Color Industrial Standing Shelf, 1960s
TOMADO Multi-Color Industrial Standing Shelf, 1960s

TOMADO Multi-Color Industrial Standing Shelf, 1960s

$795
Italian Mirrored Bar Cabinet by Justfurnituress
Located in Guazzora, IT
**Customizable Artisan Elegance: Poplar Wood Pantry Covered in Brass** Pantry from kitchen,hall,all,hotel In the world of interior design, where art meets functionality, a masterpie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Italian Mirrored Bar Cabinet by Justfurnituress
Italian Mirrored Bar Cabinet by Justfurnituress

Italian Mirrored Bar Cabinet by Justfurnituress

$10,765
Osvaldo Borsani and Agenore Fabbri E22 shelving system for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
By Agenore Fabbri, Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This E22 modular bookcase/wall system, conceived by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, presents a remarkably poetic and functional architecture of display and storage. The composition begins...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Osvaldo Borsani and Agenore Fabbri E22 shelving system for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
Osvaldo Borsani and Agenore Fabbri E22 shelving system for Tecno, Italy, 1950s

Osvaldo Borsani and Agenore Fabbri E22 shelving system for Tecno, Italy, 1950s

$24,880
Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Cherry
By James Loewen
Located in Goshen, IN
Inspired by mid-century modernism, Floe is made from solid hardwood using real joinery. With its low profile, Floe will fit nicely under a window by the wall, or against the back of...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Cherry, Hardwood

Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Cherry
Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Cherry

Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Cherry

$2,200 / item
Mid-Century Modern Cane Magazine Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Walnut-Stained Maple Wood, Original Cane This elegant Mid-Century Modern cane magazine rack from the 1960s is a perfect blend of f...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Cane, Maple

Mid-Century Modern Cane Magazine Rack
Mid-Century Modern Cane Magazine Rack

Mid-Century Modern Cane Magazine Rack

$350
Italian Mid Century Wall unit Bookcase with Cabinet Bar, 1960s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish wall unit bookcase in a pleasant walnut wood with warm tones, great executive quality and attention to detail, the refined line of the lateral black metal supports made up of...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Iron

Italian Mid Century Wall unit Bookcase with Cabinet Bar, 1960s
Italian Mid Century Wall unit Bookcase with Cabinet Bar, 1960s

Italian Mid Century Wall unit Bookcase with Cabinet Bar, 1960s

$5,741
Danish 2-Bay Rosewood Wall Unit with Desk in by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish 2-Bay Rosewood Wall Unit with Desk in by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s. Vintage Danish modular rosewood/palisander wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for Feldballe...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Danish 2-Bay Rosewood Wall Unit with Desk in by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
Danish 2-Bay Rosewood Wall Unit with Desk in by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s

Danish 2-Bay Rosewood Wall Unit with Desk in by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s

$2,332
Mid-century modern wooden bookcase cabinet modular by Jan De Vries, Italy, 1970s
By Maisa
Located in Nicolosi, IT
A true exemplar of 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern design, this modular bookcase system was created by Jan De Vries for Maisa di Seveso. Its playful yet refined composition consists...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Mid-century modern wooden bookcase cabinet modular by Jan De Vries, Italy, 1970s
Mid-century modern wooden bookcase cabinet modular by Jan De Vries, Italy, 1970s

Mid-century modern wooden bookcase cabinet modular by Jan De Vries, Italy, 1970s

$7,775
Libreria Congresso Lips Vago Anni 70
By Lips Vago
Located in Milano, IT
Libreria con ripiani a posizione regolabile, metallo smaltato.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Libreria Congresso Lips Vago Anni 70
Libreria Congresso Lips Vago Anni 70

Libreria Congresso Lips Vago Anni 70

$538
Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Maple
By James Loewen
Located in Goshen, IN
Inspired by mid-century modernism, Floe is made from solid hardwood using real joinery. With its low profile, Floe will fit nicely under a window by the wall, or against the back of...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Maple, Hardwood

Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Maple
Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Maple

Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Maple

$2,200 / item
Small Vintage Danish Oak Bookcase in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Asaa, DK
Small Vintage Danish Oak Bookcase in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern oak bookcase in brutalist style. Surfaces clad with quarter sawn light Nordic white oak. ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Small Vintage Danish Oak Bookcase in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s
Small Vintage Danish Oak Bookcase in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s

Small Vintage Danish Oak Bookcase in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s

$448
Mid-Century Modern Sliding Glass Door Bookcase Cabinet Robert Heritage
By Robert Heritage
Located in Leicester, GB
We can ship directly to you - please contact us with your country & postcode for an accurate delivery price. Shipping to the US £450 in a custom made crate A beautiful long slim gla...
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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Sliding Glass Door Bookcase Cabinet Robert Heritage
Mid-Century Modern Sliding Glass Door Bookcase Cabinet Robert Heritage

Mid-Century Modern Sliding Glass Door Bookcase Cabinet Robert Heritage

$810
20th Century, Italian Production Wall Wooden Bookcase 60s
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Turin, Turin
Wall Bookcase composed of just one bay with height-adjustable shelves. Designed and produced in Italy in the 60 s. The bookcase it is made of lacquered metal structure with brass bas...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

20th Century, Italian Production Wall Wooden Bookcase 60s
20th Century, Italian Production Wall Wooden Bookcase 60s

20th Century, Italian Production Wall Wooden Bookcase 60s

$4,186
A Pair of Mid Century Oak Slanted Library Bookcases - Double Sided Bookcase
Located in Leicester, GB
Gorgeous mid-century library bookcases in Oak. This pair of vintage bookcases have angled shelves to allow the books to tilt upwards slightly. The shelves can be used as one pair or ...
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1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Plywood

A Pair of Mid Century Oak Slanted Library Bookcases - Double Sided Bookcase
A Pair of Mid Century Oak Slanted Library Bookcases - Double Sided Bookcase

A Pair of Mid Century Oak Slanted Library Bookcases - Double Sided Bookcase

$1,030 / set
Danish Mid-Century Oak Shelving System in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s.
By Henning Kjærnulf, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Oak Shelving System in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern wall unit in light Nordic oak. Made in Denmark in the 1960s in the style of Henning ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Danish Mid-Century Oak Shelving System in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s.
Danish Mid-Century Oak Shelving System in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s.

Danish Mid-Century Oak Shelving System in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s.

$2,212
Mid-Century Modern Tricom Italian Etagere or Wall Unit after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Tricom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large symmetrical chrome and glass etagere in the style of Milo Baughman. It features a heavy chrome frame with clear rectangular sized glass shelves.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Tricom Italian Etagere or Wall Unit after Milo Baughman
Mid-Century Modern Tricom Italian Etagere or Wall Unit after Milo Baughman

Mid-Century Modern Tricom Italian Etagere or Wall Unit after Milo Baughman

$4,800
Early Pierre Chapo B17C Bibliothèque in Solid Elm 283 cm / 111.42 in.
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, 'Bibliothèque' wall unit bookshelf, largest version, model 'B17C', solid elm, France, design circa 1967 This wall unit, known as model ‘B17’, is an early edition desig...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Early Pierre Chapo B17C Bibliothèque in Solid Elm 283 cm / 111.42 in.
Early Pierre Chapo B17C Bibliothèque in Solid Elm 283 cm / 111.42 in.

Early Pierre Chapo B17C Bibliothèque in Solid Elm 283 cm / 111.42 in.

$48,600
A large mid century modern hutch by UP Møbelfabrik, Denmark circa 1965
Located in View Park, CA
An imposing Danish mid century modern bookshelf / shelving unit / hutch in teak wood UP Møbelfabrik, mid twentieth century. The glorious grain of this wood really shines on this piec...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

A large mid century modern hutch by UP Møbelfabrik, Denmark circa 1965
A large mid century modern hutch by UP Møbelfabrik, Denmark circa 1965

A large mid century modern hutch by UP Møbelfabrik, Denmark circa 1965

$3,400
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stained Ask For Cassina
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stained Ask For Cassina Designed between 1956 and 1957 by Franco Albini and Fr...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stained Ask For Cassina
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stained Ask For Cassina

Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stained Ask For Cassina

$31,400 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Mid-Century Modern Teak Danish Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking mid-century modern Danish bookcase and media cabinet crafted from richly grained teak. Tall and elegant, it features open shelving above and enclosed storage below, offering...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Danish Bookcase
Mid-Century Modern Teak Danish Bookcase

Mid-Century Modern Teak Danish Bookcase

$2,000
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

Mid-Century Modern wide teak tall bookcase (2) cabinet doors Made in Denmark
Mid-Century Modern wide teak tall bookcase (2) cabinet doors Made in Denmark

Mid-Century Modern wide teak tall bookcase (2) cabinet doors Made in Denmark

$1,600
A Mid-Century Bookshelf, Oak, France, c. 1950s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A unique mid-century bookshelf with compass feet in oak, designed by unknown designer in France, c. 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

A Mid-Century Bookshelf, Oak, France, c. 1950s
A Mid-Century Bookshelf, Oak, France, c. 1950s

A Mid-Century Bookshelf, Oak, France, c. 1950s

$2,021
Pair of Modular Wall-Mounted Shelving System by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti
By Saporiti, Vittorio Introini
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Pair of modular wall-mounted shelving system designed by Vittorio Introini, produced by Saporiti, Italy, circa 1969. Stainless steel, very good condition. Shelves can be used indivi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Modular Wall-Mounted Shelving System by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti
Pair of Modular Wall-Mounted Shelving System by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti

Pair of Modular Wall-Mounted Shelving System by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti

$10,765 / set
Mid-Century Modern “1st Edition” Walnut Bookcase Hutch by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Walnut, Original Glass Doors This rare “1st Edition” walnut bookcase hutch by Lane, crafted in the 1950s, exemplifies the sleek ele...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern “1st Edition” Walnut Bookcase Hutch by Lane
Mid-Century Modern “1st Edition” Walnut Bookcase Hutch by Lane

Mid-Century Modern “1st Edition” Walnut Bookcase Hutch by Lane

$2,750
Custom Made Walnut Bookcase w/ Glass Doors by Danish Modern LA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Made Walnut Bookcase w/ Glass Doors by Danish Modern LA
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut

Custom Made Walnut Bookcase w/ Glass Doors by Danish Modern LA
Custom Made Walnut Bookcase w/ Glass Doors by Danish Modern LA

Custom Made Walnut Bookcase w/ Glass Doors by Danish Modern LA

$1,895 / item
Wolfgang Laubersheimer "Verspantes Regal" Steel Bookcase for Pentagon, 1984
By Pentagon Group, Wolfgang Laubersheimer
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic object designed by Wolfgang Laubersheimer and produced by Pentagon Group, Germany, 1984. This bookcase, called "Regal Verspanntes", is made...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel, Iron

Wolfgang Laubersheimer "Verspantes Regal" Steel Bookcase for Pentagon, 1984
Wolfgang Laubersheimer "Verspantes Regal" Steel Bookcase for Pentagon, 1984

Wolfgang Laubersheimer "Verspantes Regal" Steel Bookcase for Pentagon, 1984

$3,349
Etagère murale en pin vintage style Maison Regain des années 80
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Etagère murale en pin vintage, dans le style Maison Regain des années 80, 9 casiers. 2 crochets métalliques pour la suspendre. Très bon état général. Ref 250 204 Hauteur : 76 cm Larg...
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Etagère murale en pin vintage style Maison Regain des années 80
Etagère murale en pin vintage style Maison Regain des années 80

Etagère murale en pin vintage style Maison Regain des années 80

$346
Mid-Century Modern Burled Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet by Johan Tapp for Gumps
By Gumps, Johan Tapp
Located in Lafayette, IN
Spectacular burled cabinet/wall unit designed by Johan Tapp for Gumps. Cabinet features beautiful book-matched burl veneered doors, solid brass hardwa...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Burled Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet by Johan Tapp for Gumps
Mid-Century Modern Burled Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet by Johan Tapp for Gumps

Mid-Century Modern Burled Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet by Johan Tapp for Gumps

$3,999 Sale Price
50% Off
George Nelson per Herman Miller Libreria "CSS", italia 1960s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Naples, IT
Libreria modulare del modello CSS disegnata da George Nelson per Herman Miller. Il sistema è un'iconica unità di scaffalatura modulare che incarna la filosofia del design moderno di ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

George Nelson per Herman Miller Libreria "CSS", italia 1960s
George Nelson per Herman Miller Libreria "CSS", italia 1960s

George Nelson per Herman Miller Libreria "CSS", italia 1960s

$16,746
Lb7 bookcase, designed by Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia, Italy
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Modular bookshelf designed by Franco Albini in 1956 for Poggi Pavia. An exceptionally flexible bookshelf with various modular options, suitable to be placed against a wall or used as...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Lb7 bookcase, designed by Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia, Italy
Lb7 bookcase, designed by Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia, Italy

Lb7 bookcase, designed by Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia, Italy

$32,297
Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic PJ-R-27-B, Circa 1955, Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Authentic PJ-R-27-B by Pierre Jeanneret - This double-sided low cupboard, known as “5-hole rack” or "file rack” by Pierre Jeanneret, usually made in solid sisso (Indian rosewood) or ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic PJ-R-27-B, Circa 1955, Mid-Century Modern
Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic PJ-R-27-B, Circa 1955, Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic PJ-R-27-B, Circa 1955, Mid-Century Modern

$14,294
Modern Oirase Bookcase, Natural Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Hobart Oirase, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Oirase bookcase captures the natural ebb and flow of life through its minimalist form. De...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Modern Oirase Bookcase, Natural Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Modern Oirase Bookcase, Natural Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Modern Oirase Bookcase, Natural Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

$11,483 / item
Midcentury Modern Danish Design Rosewood Bookcase by Hundevad Co, 1960s
By Hundevad Co.
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Bookcase Danish bookcase in beautiful rosewood veneer. Designed by Carlo Jensen and made by Hundevad & Co. The brand sticker can be found on the back. However, a Hundevad bookcase c...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Midcentury Modern Danish Design Rosewood Bookcase by Hundevad Co, 1960s
Midcentury Modern Danish Design Rosewood Bookcase by Hundevad Co, 1960s

Midcentury Modern Danish Design Rosewood Bookcase by Hundevad Co, 1960s

$2,452
Mid Century Danish Modern Slim Rosewood Bookcase with Lower Bar Unit with Key
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century Rosewood wood wide and bookcase with 6 adjustable shelves and a lower right locking bar or desk storage area. Beautiful rosewood backing with Slim design and sits on 4 ta...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Mid Century Danish Modern Slim Rosewood Bookcase with Lower Bar Unit with Key
Mid Century Danish Modern Slim Rosewood Bookcase with Lower Bar Unit with Key

Mid Century Danish Modern Slim Rosewood Bookcase with Lower Bar Unit with Key

$2,887 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Bookcases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of mid-century modern–style Danish teak bookcases featuring clean lines and warm, classic wood grain. Each unit offers generous open shelving ideal for books, display pieces, ...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Bookcases
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Bookcases

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Bookcases

$3,125 / set
Bridges Small Blue by Muller Van Severen for BD Barcelona, 2024
By Muller Van Severen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bridges Small by Muller Van Severen for BD Barcelona, 2024 Bridges is a collection of cabinets designed by Muller Van Severen. MVS developed the cabinets from their series of ‘Wave’ vases. The vase silhouettes were brought into handmade cabinets with unique cutout bases that transcend function. Their refined colours and glossy finishes emphasise structure, standing out with a sculptural beauty. Alone or as a whole, the Bridges cabinets create a colourful architecture that is vibrant and spacious and, of course, full of personality. Important information regarding images of products: Please note that some of the images show other colors and variations of the model, these images are only to present interior design proposals. The item that is selling is on the first image. Important information regarding color(s) of products: Actual colors may vary. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. We try to edit our photos to show all of our products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your monitor About the designer: Muller Van Severen was founded in 2011 by Belgian artist duo Fien Muller and Hannes Van Severen. They are both artists, and their work showcases their appreciation of the natural beauty of materials and how materials can speak for themselves. Working between design and art, the couple has always been on an inspired quest for sculpturally interesting design objects and furniture. Their creations are globally identified in both private homes and public spaces. All of Muller Van Severens own production pieces are handmade by small-scale fabricators and skilled artisans, with an honesty to the rawness and irregularity of the chosen material. Their work is characterized by careful research into their shared passion for art, architecture and materials, yet their designs appear to be created almost intuitively and with total effortlessness. About the manufacturer: BD has been around for over half a century. It was founded in a nightclub in 1972 by a bunch of young architects and designers from Barcelona. They broke into the design world with a new vision: to produce and market their designs, and the designs of their friends with complete creative freedom and design criteria. Beginning with the designs of contemporaries like Ettore Sottsass, Rennie Mackintosh and Álvaro Siza, BD provoked a curiosity about design. These early pieces helped bring international recognition to the country’s design scene, and many of them still exist today. They are an international design company run by a collective ownership —Apartamento Magazine...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Bridges Small Blue by Muller Van Severen for BD Barcelona, 2024
Bridges Small Blue by Muller Van Severen for BD Barcelona, 2024

Bridges Small Blue by Muller Van Severen for BD Barcelona, 2024

$6,489 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Pair of Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Etageres, Wall Unit or Book Shelves
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning transitional pair of matching shelving units from the 1970's. They feature burl wood with a decorative lattice work. Price includes the p...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Burl

Pair of Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Etageres, Wall Unit or Book Shelves
Pair of Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Etageres, Wall Unit or Book Shelves

Pair of Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Etageres, Wall Unit or Book Shelves

$5,600 / set
1970s Brass Faux Bamboo Etagere Unit, Hollywood Regency 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
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 characteristic vintage edge glass finish in a unique and large arched shape, reminiscent of ancient arch architecture...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

1970s Brass Faux Bamboo Etagere Unit, Hollywood Regency 1980s
1970s Brass Faux Bamboo Etagere Unit, Hollywood Regency 1980s

1970s Brass Faux Bamboo Etagere Unit, Hollywood Regency 1980s

$2,975
De Coene Display Cabinet or Book Shelf, Belgium, 1970s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage early 1970s bookshelf or display cabinet by De Coene, Belgium. This three door cabinet is made of solid wood with clear glass. The doors have magnetic closures. Moveable shel...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

De Coene Display Cabinet or Book Shelf, Belgium, 1970s
De Coene Display Cabinet or Book Shelf, Belgium, 1970s

De Coene Display Cabinet or Book Shelf, Belgium, 1970s

$2,373 Sale Price
52% Off
Galerie L Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Galerie l'Orme, modular wall unit or room divider, solid elm, France, 1970s. Modular wall unit or room divider manufactured by Galerie l'Orme in Paris. Executed in solid elm, this ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Galerie L Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm
Galerie L Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm

Galerie L Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm

$6,450
Vintage Danish 5-Bay Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish 5-Bay Palisander Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 5 bay shelving system model Cado with back panels. This is a origi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish 5-Bay Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
Vintage Danish 5-Bay Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.

Vintage Danish 5-Bay Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.

$10,526
Bookshelf by Sormani for Roche Bobois Green Lacquer and Stained Cherrywood, 1990
By Sormani, Roche Bobois
Located in Arosio, IT
This sculptural wave-shaped cabinet was designed by Emilio Rossi and produced by Sormani for the prestigious French brand Roche Bobois in Italy in the early 1990s. An exceptional exa...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Bookshelf by Sormani for Roche Bobois Green Lacquer and Stained Cherrywood, 1990
Bookshelf by Sormani for Roche Bobois Green Lacquer and Stained Cherrywood, 1990

Bookshelf by Sormani for Roche Bobois Green Lacquer and Stained Cherrywood, 1990

$1,913 Sale Price
20% Off
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Charlotte Perrian...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina

$12,380 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookcase Cabinet
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookcase Cabinet

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookcase Cabinet

$995
Etagère murale en pin vintage style Maison Regain des années 80
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Etagère murale en pin vintage, dans le style Maison Regain des années 80. 2 crochets métalliques pour la suspendre. Très bon état. Ref 240 323 Hauteur : 51...
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Etagère murale en pin vintage style Maison Regain des années 80
Etagère murale en pin vintage style Maison Regain des années 80

Etagère murale en pin vintage style Maison Regain des années 80

$267 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury LB7 modular bookcase designed by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy 1957
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Modular bookcase model LB7 designed by Franco Albini for Poggi. Marked Poggi Pavia. An extremely flexible bookcase, with different modular options, suited to being against a wall or...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Midcentury LB7 modular bookcase designed by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy 1957
Midcentury LB7 modular bookcase designed by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy 1957

Midcentury LB7 modular bookcase designed by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy 1957

$10,765
Extra Large Mid-Century Modern Pine Wall Hanging Bookcases, France, 1960s
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Chapo
Located in Den Haag, NL
Extra Large Mid-Century Modern pine wall hanging bookcases, France, 1960's You can free hang these however you like. Measures: Largest:...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Extra Large Mid-Century Modern Pine Wall Hanging Bookcases, France, 1960s
Extra Large Mid-Century Modern Pine Wall Hanging Bookcases, France, 1960s

Extra Large Mid-Century Modern Pine Wall Hanging Bookcases, France, 1960s

$4,186 / set
Midcentury American Studio Craft Richard Artschwager Walnut tall bookcase
By Richard Artschwager
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century American Studio craft Richard Artschwager 6 shelf walnut tall bookcase with adjustable shelves. Good vintage condition with beautiful walnut wood grains. Has 2 horizontal...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Midcentury American Studio Craft Richard Artschwager Walnut tall bookcase
Midcentury American Studio Craft Richard Artschwager Walnut tall bookcase

Midcentury American Studio Craft Richard Artschwager Walnut tall bookcase

$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s. Mid-Century Modern 4 bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by Danish architect Poul Cadovius. Cadovius had the revolutionary idea to design a floating, modular shelving system that would maximize floor space and signify the end of conformity in shelving. The Royal System shelving unit went on to win the gold medal at the Finland Furniture Fair in 1950 and silver medal at the XI Triennale di Milano 1957 and remained a hallmark of Scandinavian modern design throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Versatile and flexible floating bookcase that allows for continuous rearranging to suit individual needs. This original Cado Royal System is suitable for both living room, home office or library. The cabinet with the drop down woven front has one wide height adjustable shelf and two drawers. Can also be used as a secretary desk. The display cabinet with the double sliding glass doors also has one height adjustable shelf. The dresser module has four wide drawers. Two original sliding bookends...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.

Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.

$4,306
Asymmetrical Solid Walnut Wood Shelving Unit Adjustable Attr Gerald McCabe
By Gerald McCabe, George Nakashima
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an asymmetrical shelving unit or bookshelf in solid walnut wood. Unit is two piece and it can be the length can be adjusted. Attributed to Gerald McCabe. Un...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Asymmetrical Solid Walnut Wood Shelving Unit Adjustable Attr Gerald McCabe
Asymmetrical Solid Walnut Wood Shelving Unit Adjustable Attr Gerald McCabe

Asymmetrical Solid Walnut Wood Shelving Unit Adjustable Attr Gerald McCabe

$7,500
ESU Bookcase In Maple Birch By Charles Eames Ray Eames For Vitra From 1949s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Lejre, DK
ESU bookcase designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1949 and produced by Vitra. The bookcase is made of maple and birch with a graphic, modular expression that combines functionality a...
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1940s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Birch, Maple

ESU Bookcase In Maple Birch By Charles Eames Ray Eames For Vitra From 1949s
ESU Bookcase In Maple Birch By Charles Eames Ray Eames For Vitra From 1949s

ESU Bookcase In Maple Birch By Charles Eames Ray Eames For Vitra From 1949s

$4,216
Swedish mid century elm low open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid century elm low open bookcase circa 1950. Fine quality stylish piece of mid century scandinavian furniture design. Central lockable cupboard containing a single shelf, ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Swedish mid century elm low open bookcase
Swedish mid century elm low open bookcase

Swedish mid century elm low open bookcase

$3,427
Rare Midcentury Eames ESU 400-C for Herman Miller 1st Series
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this Charles and Ray Eames designed ESU 400-C for Herman Miller. This is the rarest 1st series ESU (Eames Storage Unit) A versatile case piece that makes a ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Rare Midcentury Eames ESU 400-C for Herman Miller 1st Series
Rare Midcentury Eames ESU 400-C for Herman Miller 1st Series

Rare Midcentury Eames ESU 400-C for Herman Miller 1st Series

$24,000
Osvaldo Borsani anodized aluminum, wood, and Resinflex E60 bookshelf Italy 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
The E60 bookshelf, crafted from anodized aluminum, wood, and Resinflex, is a distinguished model designed by the renowned Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Tecno in the 1950s. Minimal...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Osvaldo Borsani anodized aluminum, wood, and Resinflex E60 bookshelf Italy 1950s
Osvaldo Borsani anodized aluminum, wood, and Resinflex E60 bookshelf Italy 1950s

Osvaldo Borsani anodized aluminum, wood, and Resinflex E60 bookshelf Italy 1950s

$6,937
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 design and the Tecno manufacturing expertise. Its construction of metal, wood, and ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Osvaldo Borsani E22 Double Sided Freestanding Wall Unit for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
Osvaldo Borsani E22 Double Sided Freestanding Wall Unit for Tecno, Italy, 1950s

Osvaldo Borsani E22 Double Sided Freestanding Wall Unit for Tecno, Italy, 1950s

$5,741

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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