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
Robert Heritage Secretary / Bookcase In Tola
By Fyne Ladye, Robert Heritage
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England
Designer: Robert Heritage
Manufacturer: Fyn Layde Furniture
Era: 1966
Materials: Tola
Measurements: 36.25" wide x 16.75" deep x 72" tall, Desk: 34.5" wide x 15" deep ...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Wood and metal slatted wall bookcase with shelves and storage unit, 1960
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Bookcase with wooden slatted structure with shelves and storage module, 1960. In good condition, with patina consistent with age and use. Origin: Italy
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Sliding Glass Doors 4 Bays Stacking or Hanging Bookcase
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern sliding glass doors 4 bays stacking or hanging bookcase.
Made in Yugoslavia.
Category
20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Set of three Italian bookcases by BBPR with brass and glass details
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Modular Italian Bookcase Set by BBPR - 1940s Design with Brass and Glass Details
An exceptional and elegant set of three modular bookcases designed by the renowned Italian archi...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Extra Long Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit + Bar, c. 1960s, Gil Ponti style
By Gio Ponti
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Vintage Italian Mid Century Modern wall unit in glossy black lacquer, influenced by the elegant designs of Gio Ponti. Its extra-long profile makes it perfect for filling an entire wa...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Pair of Bookcases in Teak by Børge Mogensen, 1950
s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Bookcases in Teak by Børge Mogensen, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Teak
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by C. M. Madsen in Denmark
Dimensions (W x D x H...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
$12,450 / set
Mid Century secretary bookcase Bramin Sven Ellekär teak shelf cabinet
Located in Berlin, DE
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
We are offering for sale a beautiful secretary including bookcase by Bramin from the 1960s. The design was created by Sven Ellekaer and is still very popular toda...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Two Square Solid Pine Bookcases
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pair of Danish pine bookcases offers both practicality and aesthetic appeal. Crafted from solid pine wood, each bookcase showcases a rich, organic grain pattern that h...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Pine
$343 / item
Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider
Located in Chicago, IL
Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider.
Manner of Milo Baughman
Style of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouve
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati Large Library in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantiere Carugati, bookcase / wall unit, Italian walnut, metal, Italy, 1958
This library unit is designed by Italian designer Gianfranco Frattini and offers ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
"Triennale" bookcase by Lips Vago, painted metal, Italy 1954
By Lips Vago
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and extraordinary "Triennale" model painted iron bookcase, designed by Lips Vago Italia.
It is a sophisticated bookcase, with an unmistakable style, presented for the first tim...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Narrow 1950s Bookcase / Wall Unit in Teak, Jacaranda + Cane
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak, Jacaranda, Cane
Measurements: 39.5? wide x 14? deep x 46? tall
Condition: In excellent ori...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak, Cane, Jacaranda
Midcentury Modern Teak Wood Credenza Shelves with Glass Panels
Located in Nantucket, MA
A multi-level Mid-Century Modern teak wood console credenza shelves with sliding glass panels on the lower level. The left side is 14" D x 27" H, the right side is 18" D x 18" H. Ref...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
Vico Magistretti Bookcase Nuvola Rossa for Cassina, Italy, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material. Please get in touch.
Available in:
LACQUERED RED BEECHWOOD
LACQUERED WHITE BEECHWOOD
LACQUERED BLACK BEECHWOOD
NATURAL BEECHWOOD
AMERICAN WALNUT
Magistretti designed this folding bookcase with its clean, modern lines that can be used on a wall or as a room divider, freely combining more than one unit, depending on the space available...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian elm and birch low open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian elm and birch low open bookcase circa 1950.
Fine example of storage solutions for small spaces, or for even using as a stand for flat screen tv's
Birch main body with ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Birch, Elm
1960s Omann Jun Upcycled Bookcase Cabinet, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished
- The iron legs has been added afterwards
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture Co. 1950s Low X Form Two Shelf Bookcase
Located in St. Louis, MO
1950s Mid-Century Modern Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture Co. low form shelving unit or bookcase with stylized X form ends on round bun feet.
In the style of Edward Wormley for D...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Cherry
Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Revolving Bookcase Shelf
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase. Wonderfully detailed with contrasting vertical and horizontal design with varying shades of Rosewood. Upper case with ample display surface...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Unique Folding Bookcase in Rosewood
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Scandinavian Danish Modern at its finest. Likely unique piece as we have found no other example. Rosewood with brass hinges and circular inserts pulls on either side. Box shape 20'' cubed looks beautiful with striking rosewood grain. Each of there 4 shelves are just shy of 9'' tall. Brilliant design when folded upright reveals an angled bookcase...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” Freestanding Pyramidal Bookcase in Espresso
Located in St. Louis, MO
John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” collection, freestanding pyramid or floating bookcase, refinished in dark espresso on silver elm. Unmarked, three...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Elm
A. Dekker Dutch design bookcase by Tomado Holland 1950 colourfull minimalist
By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous free standing colourfull minimalist bookcase by dutch designer Adriaan Dekker in 1950.
The bookcase has been worn and heavily used. Some loss of paint and signs of rust. gi...
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15th Century and Earlier Dutch Antique Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Swedish mid century elm open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid century elm open bookcase circa 1950.
Beautiful quality Swedish made open bookcase. Simple but very elegant design which lends itself to modern and traditional interior...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Birch
Vintage Woven Rattan Campaign Style Cabinet
Located in Southampton, NJ
Mid 20th Century Campaign style woven rattan two door cabinet with one removable shelf & two drawers on bun feet. Very sweet multifunctional storage ready for use.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
$1,795 / item
MOP Modular Bookcase by AFRA
TOBIA SCARPA, Molteni, Italy 1974
Located in Argelato, BO
MOP, Divider bookcase made by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for the Molteni company, Italy, 1974
It is one of the most original projects of the famous couple of Italian architects and desig...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Chrome and Glass Etagere Attributed to Milo Baughman, 1970s
Located in Doylestown, PA
1970s chrome etagere with four glass shelves attributed to Milo Baughman.
Stunning etagere with a shiny chrome plated steel frame featuring flat bar shelf supports set in an alterna...
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1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Set of Four Cabinets in Solid Oregon Pine by Mogens Koch, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four cabinets in oregon pine. Designed by Mogens Koch in 1933 and made by Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers. original condition.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Danish Modern Bookcase with Secretary Desk Johannes Sorth
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Tall Danish Modern Bookcase with Secretary Desk by Johannes Sorth. Tambour door and drawers. Adjustable shelves.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Model 823 Bookcase by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1963
Located in bruxelles, BE
Modular wooden and leather swivel bookcase, designed by Gianfranco Frattini, model 823. The shelves can be moved as desired. Stamped Bernini. Wear due to time and age.
FOR SHIPPING, ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Bookcase, rosewood, Danish design, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A shelf from the 60s, a piece of furniture imported from Denmark.
The upper part of the shelf is open with many shelves. Partially mirrored backs, making it an ideal place to set de...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Vintage Traditional English Bookshelf UK Import
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Traditional English Bookshelf Uk Import
Dimensions. 36 W ; 46 1/2 H ; 10 D
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Georges Frydman Modernist Bookcase for EFA, 1960’s
Located in LYON, FR
Georges Frydman bookcase for EFA
Modular walnut bookcase from the 1960s by designer Georges Frydman, published by EFA.
Georges Frydman won the René Gabriel prize in 1966.
Set of 5 s...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Italian Metal Etagere or Bookshelf in the style of Diego Giacometti
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Italian Metal Etagere or Bookshelf, in the style of Diego Giacometti, Italy, circa 1960s. The finials at the top of the bookcase look very similar to Giacometti's "Pommeau...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Buffet Showcase in Bamboo Wood and Rattan Productions Roberti 1970 Made in Italy
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Showcase in bamboo wood and rattan Productions Roberti 1970 Made in Italy,
Lower part three doors, upper part between glass doors with thickened glass shelves.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
$3,752 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Wood Turned Bookshelf or Bookcase Metal Accents. Fixed Shelves
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique Wood Turned Bookshelf or Bookcase Metal Accents. Fixed Shelves
Dimensions. Over All. 21 1/2 W ; 15 D ; 43 H
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
$636 Sale Price
20% Off
Julian Chichester Designed Wall Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two piece wall unit designed by Julian Chichester in natural vellum and metal framing. Designed after Paul McCobb's iconic wall unit.
Mid-Century Modern two piece wall unit with shelving storage and drawers. Standing room divider with storage...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-16-A File Rack / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
Located in Zürich, CH
Here we see the principle of the Japanese wabi-sabi, which refers to embracing imperfections and underlining impermanence. The relationship between the partitions and the outline ens...
Category
1960s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mathieu Matégot
Démon
4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Stained Ash
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Stained Black Ash.
The Démon Shelf, or the Biblio-Démon in Matégot’s original 1954 sketches, was part of a “plan d’execution de la bibliothèque," or his ideal model of an interior home library and study...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Brass Etagere with Glass Shelves, Italy 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Naples, IT
Etagere made entirely of high-quality brass in a beautiful golden color with five clear glassl shelves that together create a wonderful luxurious style. The straight shapes and subt...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Smoked Glass Étagère Bookcase Shelf Baughman Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern chrome and smoked glass étagère bookcase shelf. Item features sleek chrome metal frame, five smoked glass shelves, clean modernist lines, circa 1970s. Meas...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Mid century Scandinavian elm low open bookcase cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Scandinavian elm low open bookcase cabinet circa 1950.
Fine quality low open bookcase of smaller proportions fully refurbished in our workshop.
Matched veneers to the t...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Mid century Swedish birch low open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Swedish birch low open bookcase circa 1950.
Superb quality mid century Scandinavian birch bookcase with cupboards.
Stepped top, with 3 drawers below the top surface, di...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Birch
Danish Buffet Topper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Low media cabinet with sliding glass doors and teak shelves in a teak wood case. Over four feet long, great for living room storage.
Please confirm l...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
$1,400
Bookcase Made In Teak, Danish design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This bookcase made of teak from the 1960s is a fantastic example of Danish furniture art. With its extensive storage capacity and beautiful design, this bookcase exudes both function...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
A 1960s Romeo Rega Attributable Mid-Century Modern Italian Bookcase
By Romeo Rega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Italian bookcase would likely exude the characteristic style and sophistication of mid-century design, reflecting the innovative and artistic trends of the era, it's an exquisit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Chrome
20th Century Roberto Monsani Lighting Bookcase mod. Life for Acerbis, 70s
Located in Turin, Turin
Roberto Monsani (Florence, 1929-2018) was an architect of famous Tuscan villas and a designer active in the fields of furniture and shop fitting. In 1963, he also founded the 3BM stu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Paldao Group Bookcase, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An extremely rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern bookcase cabinet
By Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, "Paldao Group"
USA, 1940s
Exotic book-matched paldao wood, with ebonized ...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Bookcase Go by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Bibliothèque modulable par Pierre Chapo de la serie système go.
Nous avons plus d’étagère d’angles et droites.
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Elm
$19,062
Franco Albini Bookcase; a Masterpiece of Italian Craftsmanship and Design
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introducing the remarkable Veliero Bookcase, designed by the renowned Franco Albini in 1940 and relaunched by Cassina in Italy between 2011 and 2019. This exceptional wooden bookcase challenges the laws of physics, showcasing Cassina's unparalleled design and construction capabilities while preserving the minimal, linear aesthetics of the original design. A testament to the designer's ability to create innovative and functional furniture pieces, the Veliero Bookcase appears to defy gravity, giving the impression that the books and objects placed on it are floating in mid-air.
The Veliero bookcase is a contemporary interpretation of the 1940 one-of-a-kind piece that Albini created for his own Milan home. With its striking, experimental design, this modern masterpiece has earned its status as a work of art, as magical and captivating today as it was when first introduced.
Elevate your home or art collection with the Franco Albini Veliero...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Paul Evans Cityscape Free Standing Etagere Bookcase
By Paul Evans
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rare signed iconic Paul Evans 'Cityscape' large freestanding bookcase etagere, circa 1970s. Chrome & brass clad design- even on the underside- with thick glass slide in shelves...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Paldao Group Bookcase, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An extremely rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern bookcase cabinet
By Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, "Paldao Group"
USA, 1940s
Exotic book-matched paldao wood, with ebonized ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Elegant Mid-Century vintage bookcase with sliding glass doors by Turnidge
Located in London, GB
A teak bookcase with single cupboard. The two glass shelves are fronted by sliding glass doors. The bookcase features subtle design details: a black metal and brass door handle and m...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Bookcase in Teak
Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of bookcases in teak and oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1958, this piece is made by CM Madsen Cabinetmakers Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Teak
Danish Modern Ebonized Oak Bookcase by Johannes Sorth
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A sleek and very attractive example of Johannes Sorth's adjustable bookcase executed in ebonized oak and oak veneers. Designed with five shelf spaces, the middle being fixed and the ...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Chrome and Glass Etagere or Bookcase Shelving, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century etagere bookcase shelf rendered in chrome plated steel frame with glass shelves, Finished on all sides, can float in middle of room. c 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Swedish Modern “Oresund” Oak Bookcase and Dresser by Borge Mogensen
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MODEL "ØRESUND" OAK BOOKCASE AND EIGHT-DRAWER DRESSER BY BØRGE MOGENSEN
Executed by Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden circa 1960s; original label inside bookcase
33" H x 53" W x 14 1/4...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Pagoda Etagere
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern e´tage`re bookcase in the style of Milo Baughman. Brass plated frame supports five removable clear glass shelves.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
$960 Sale Price
40% Off
Tomaso Buzzi and Emilio Lancia attr. bookcase cabinet veneered root walnut, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
high and unique bookcase with cabinet designed by Tomaso Buzzi and Emilio Lancia circa 1940
central door with a key for the secretere
elegant and unique piece in set with the sidebo...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Artona by Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Showcase Bookcase, Maxalto
Located in Uccle, BE
Bookcase, showcase in walnut veneered laminate.
Stiles and shelves made of layers of walnut and hardwood in contrasting colors.
The cabinet includes open storage spaces.
Two space...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
California Design Group Freestanding Modular Wall Unit by Lou Hodges
By Lou Hodges
Located in Oceanside, US
A sculptural freestanding wall unit by California designer Lou Hodges, crafted entirely in solid oak and embodying the warm, organic aesthetic of the 1970s West Coast design movement...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
MOP Modular Bookcase by AFRA
TOBIA SCARPA, Molteni, Italy 1974
Located in Argelato, BO
MOP, Divider bookcase made by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for the Molteni company, Italy, 1974
It is one of the most original projects of the famous couple of Italian architects and desig...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
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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