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 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
Danish Design Oak Bookcase by Borge Mogensen for Karl Andersson
Soner, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Midcentury Modern : Danish Design
A Bookcase by Børge Mogensen, top designer from the Danish mid-century modern period.
Borge Mogensen : Oak Bookcase
This bookcase has 6 height-adj...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Mobile con Ripiani Anni
60
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Mobile di manifattura italiana del XX secolo con impiallacciatura in mogano caratterizzato da tre ripiani a giorno e due cassetti con maniglie in ottone. In buone condizioni generali...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Tall Chrome and Glass Vitrine
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage bookcase with three glass sides and chrome paneling. Top cabinets lights and mirrored bottom.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Free Standing String Shelving System, Teak Bookcase with Cabinet by Whb Germany
Located in Gaggenau, DE
String shelf-system teak by WHB Germany, 1950s
Measurements:
Height : 225 cm
Width : 145 cm
Depth : 40 cm
Please inquiry for prices to your country before buying.
A wooden crat...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Freestanding Wall Unit – Wooden Room Divider, Rich Finish, USA, c. 1960s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A distinctive storage and display unit in the vintage tradition, crafted from solid wood and showcasing a dual-function design with both open and closed storage. This piece blends el...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Vintage Two Shelf Bookcase with Rounded Front Edge
Wire Slot
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Art Deco style small bookcase features hardwood construction, walnut veneer with original finish, two shelf construction and a cut away which is perfect for running wires.
Dim...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern White Wood Modular Bookcase, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern White wood modular bookcase, 1970s.
Modular bookcase composed of 4 rectangles and 5 squares with rounded corners in white painted solid wood. Can be assem...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Red Cabinet by Rudolf Frank, Germany, 1963
By Rudolf Frank
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern red cabinet by Rudolf Frank, Germany, 1963.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Francesco Scapinelli “Novo Rumo” Bookcase, Brazil Mid-Century Modern, 1960
By Novo Rumo
Located in Curitiba, PR
A refined and authentic example of Brazilian modern design, this Novo Rumo bookcase was designed by Francesco Scapinelli in the early 1960s and crafted in solid jacarandá (Brazilian ...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
Oak Maker
s Bookcase by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Maker's bookcase is a freestanding bookcase made of American walnut or white oak. The frame rests on a blackened steel base and features two shelves and a perforated steel detail...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
$4,175 / item
Mid Century Hale Industries Stackable Walnut and Glass Barrister Bookcase
By Hale
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid Century Hale Industries Stackable Walnut and Glass Barrister Bookcase
Measures 34.25" in width, 13.75" in depth and 55.5" in height.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Attributed to Audoux Minet, Rattan and Wood Wall Shelves, French, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice wall shelves unit is made of rattan with wooden shelves. This is a French work, attributed to Audoux Minet, circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Rare Mathieu Matégot Metal Black and White Bookstand for Artimeta, 1956
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Mathieu Matégot bookstand for Artimeta, 1956. White perforated trays, to use for magazines or books, also useable as a side table. In original vin...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
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...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
$1,690 / item
Vintage Traditional English Book Case Uk Import
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Traditional English Book case Uk Import
Dimensions. 36 W ; 46 1/2 H ; 10 D.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
$2,180 Sale Price
20% Off
Mathieu Matégot
Démon
Shelf for GUBI in Black Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' Shelf 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," o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Modern Lage Bookcase, Brass, Oak Root, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Lage Bookcase, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Lage bookcase was designed to be the focal point of any office or living space. Its asymm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Antique Wood Etagere Book Shelf or Bookcase Bobbin Wooden Turned Details
Located in Seattle, WA
This is an antique etagere. The Victorian era wood stand features turned detailing and five open shelves.
In good condition with wear as noted in pictures and consistent with age and...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Wandregal P.B. Lútherson P.B. Lútherson Teak
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten zwei wunderschöne Teak Wandregale aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Die Regale wurden produziert und entworfen von dem dänischen Tischler und Designer P.B. Lútherson. ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Pair of Kim Moltzer Brushed Steel Brass Green Lucite Shelving Units
By Kim Moltzer
Located in Paris, IDF
Simple lines point to this beautiful pair of shelving vitrines units mid-century roots. Designed by Kim Moltzer with a beautiful sculptural geometric form, each unit features a silky brushed steel frame supporting nine display shelves with a central display niche...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Walnut China Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern china cabinet features unique carved designs on cabinet door fronts and sculpted pulls. A well-made case piece that functions as a buffet, bookcase, or d...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Narrow Johannes Sorth Bookcase in Nutwood
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Johannes Sorth
Manufacturer: Bornholms Møbelfabrik
Era: 1960s
Materials: Nutwood, Beech
Measurements: 39.75? wide x 12" deep x 71.5? tall
Condition:...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Beech, Nutwood
Danish Design Teak Chest with original glass doors , 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
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
Large Teakwood Italian Mid-Century Modern hanging shelf attributed to Isa
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This hanging shelf was produced in Italy around the 1950s. It is made from teakwood and remains in overall good condition.
Shelf is part of a 1950s furniture made in part with furnit...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Vintage 1950s Coastal Rattan Corner Shelf, Three Tier Mid-Century
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This vintage three-tier corner shelf is crafted in richly toned tiger rattan and dates to the 1950s, reflecting the relaxed elegance of Riviera-era design...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Cane, Rattan
MCM 1 Piece Kroehler China Hutch Cabinet Glass Shelves Carved Handles
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely Mid-Century Modern one-piece Kroehler china cabinet or hutch with adjustable glass shelves, brass plated sculpted handles and hinges, lig...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Teak Glazed Cabinet by Robert Heritage, England, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Midcentury teak glazed cabinet by Robert Heritage as part of the multi-width range for Beaver & Tapley. England, circa 1960. Glass siding doors, with one static and one adjustable sh...
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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
Bookcase, wooden sideboard design by Antonia Astoria de Ponti and Enzo Mari
Located in Milano, IT
Modular sideboard bookcase "Bric" by Enzo Mari for Driade in wood, a work of Italian design that combines elegance and functionality. Iconic piece perfect for modern and sophisticate...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
$4,462 Sale Price
20% Off
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
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC20 Casier Standard by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Casier designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1925.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The Casiers standard formed part ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Wood by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bookcase designed by Franco Albini in 1940. Relaunched in 2011-19.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Defying the laws of physics, going beyond what we normally understand by the ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
$59,217 / item
American Modern, Bamboo, Wood, Etageres, USA, 1980s
Located in Manhasset, NY
American Mid-Century Modern, Bamboo, Wood, Etageres, Bookcases or Shelving Units, USA, 1980s
Pair of bamboo, cane and wood etageres or shelving units designed and produced in the US...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo
Mid-Century Cerused Oak Bookcase or Etagere, 1950s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Cerused Oak Bookcase or Etagere, 1950s
A sophisticated, functional mid-century Austrian style open bookcase/etagere crafted from premium cerused oak. Dating back to the ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Pierre Chapo B10 Bookcase Cabinet France 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A truly beautiful and well preserved B10 bookcase with adjustable shelves, designed by Pierre Chapo and was made in his own atelier in France, 1960. The B10 is one of the more famili...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Elm
Pair of Mid Century Oak School Bookcases
Located in Buxton, GB
This pair of mid-century oak bookcases features a stylish design with a glass top and three shelves, perfect for displaying and storing books and decorative items. Manufactured in En...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
$2,670 / set
Rupert Bevan Vita Etagere
By Rupert Bevan
Located in London, GB
A substantial etagere with patinated brass uprights and finials, cross frames and square flange. Pictured with optional corner brackets.
This etagere is available with either staine...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
$15,839 / item
Memphis Multi-Drawer Cabinet by Frans Van Praet, Birdseye Maple, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Birdseye maple; multi-tech xl high board with drawers; metal multi-drawer cabinet, Frans Van Praet; 1980s;
Memphis style multi-drawer cabinet with 54 drawers by Frans Van Praet. B...
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1980s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Walnut Mid-Century Modern Accordion Door Entry Hall Cabinet Console Credenza
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern entry one accordion door compartment petit credenza cabinet shelf.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Gibbings for Widdicomb Bookcase with Glass Sliding Doors Mid Century
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut Widdicomb bookcase with sliding doors.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Proposal P700 Wall Unit by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, 1960s, set of 2
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 2 modular metal wall units with 6 shelves. Stamped at the bottom. Wear and tear due to age.
FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Cabinet 6026 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful and very elegant cabinet model # 6026 designed by Edward Wormely for Dunbar. This cabinet was purchased for the Neptune Gift Shop in New Jersey in 1963 and is constructed o...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Vintage Illuminated Chrome and Brass Light Up Display Shelf Curio Etagere
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Illuminated Chrome and Brass Light Up Display Shelf Curio Etagere. Item features a polished chrome metal frame, brushed brass accents and brass finials, illuminating top and ...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Mathieu Matégot
Démon
Shelf for Gubi in Oak
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' shelf for Gubi in oak.
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
$849 / item
Pair of Italian anthropomorphic hanging bookcases in the style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of eccentric metal bookcases - Homage to the style of Gio Ponti, 1950s-60s
An encounter between art, design and functionality: this pair of bookcases or wall shelves made in the...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
René Martin for Charlotte Perriand bookcase Meribel ski resort
Located in Grenoble, FR
René Martin, very beautiful shelf with drawers in solid pine for Charlotte Perriand. Coming from a chalet in Meribel Les allues. Possibility of wall-mounted or floor-standing furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Wallunit by Finn Juhl for Bovirke Denmark, 1960s
By Finn Juhl
Located in amstelveen, NL
Large modular wall unit BO71 from the 1960s by Finn Juhl with a beautiful rosewood veneer with brass. The placement of the shelves and cabinet can be freely chosen. The shelf was man...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
$11,570 Sale Price
50% Off
Bookcase " Nuvola Rossa" by Vico Magistretti
Located in Brussels, BE
Bookcase " Nuvola Rossa" by Vico Magistretti
Designed in 1977, Nuvola Rossa is a timeless icon featuring unexpected geometric shapes and a clever folding design. It offers flexible ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Danish Rosewood Bookcase Model 6 by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun Mobelfabrik, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish Design
Introducing the Omann Jun Model 6 bookcase in rosewood. The Omann Jun Model 6 Bookcase proudly carries forward the legacy of Danish design, renowned for its clean lines...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Large Mid-Century Italian Wooden Hanging Bookcase, Italy, 1950s
Located in Argelato, BO
Large Mid-Century Italian wooden hanging bookcase, designed in the 1950s for the study of an important residence in central Italy.
This is an elegant bookcase, very refined in the s...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Italian Free Standing Shelving Unit, 1950
s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's.
4 wooden shelves with a black painted metal system and brass feet.
It is very easy to disassemble with 8...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
“Congresso” blu metal bookcases by Lips Vago 1960s, 70s
By Lips Vago
Located in Padova, IT
Congresso' shelving unit by Lips Vago. In blu lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s. with adjustable shelves.
A classic design that showcases a minimalist yet functional aesthetic. This boo...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker Bookcase or Etagere, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful bookcase or etagere in rattan, bamboo and wicker.
Made in Italy in the 1960.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mathieu Matégot
Démon
3-Shelf System for Gubi in Black Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 3-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 biblioth...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Danish teak room divider modular vintage library bookcase shelf-system , 1960s
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish teak room divider vintage library bookcase
Modular shelf-system , 1960s
Dimensions:
Height: 220--260 cm
Width: 88 cm
Depth: 38 cm
...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Moveis Cimo, Bookcase/ Vitrine, c. 1960, Brazilian Design
By Moveis Cimo
Located in PARIS, FR
Wooden bookcase by Imbuia's wood, an exotic species of Brazil very appreciated for its warm natural hue and the finesse of its grain. This room has two sliding doors in Imporia wood ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Edward Wormley Dunbar Banded Mahogany Stepped Bookcase 1960s
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A well made and designed bookcase by Edward Wormley for Dunbar and sold by Pioneer Furniture Company, "Detroit's Finest Furniture Store".
The bookcase features a subtle stepped silh...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Crome and Smoked Bronze Glass Shelves Tall Display Étagère Vitrine
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern chrome ad glass tower shape étagère vitrine.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Chrome and Glass Pyramid Etagere
Located in Toledo, OH
This unique pyramid etagere by Milo Baughman has 9 removable glass shelves. The center shelf can accommodate a 33" sculpture. The flat tubular chrome f...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Walnut Burl Carved Library Bookcase Bookshelf Cabinet Drawers 58"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid Century Bookcase, Circa 1940s. Features a rectangular frame made from walnut with burlwood with three shelves over a lower cabinet that opens to drawers and shelf for accessory ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut, Burl
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Wim Rietveld Free-Standing Bookcase in Black and White Metal
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wim Rietveld, bookcase, black and white coated metal, The Netherlands, 1960.
This free-standing bookcase was originally designed by Wim Rietveld for the famous Dutch high-end department store De Bijenkorf in 1960. The clear structure of the shelf creates a striking design. All horizontal shelves are colored black and in contrast with the white vertical elements. Due to the expressive unsymmetric arrangement of the two white sides and the white element functioning as a backwall, the black shelves...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
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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