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Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Library in Mahogany
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular book case or library, mahogany, Denmark, design 1928
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Mogens Koch for Rud. Radmussen Modular Library in Pine
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen, modular bookcase or library, pine, Denmark, design 1928
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Mogens Koch for Rud. Radmussen Substantial Modular Library in Pine
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen, modular bookcase or library, pine, Denmark, design 1928
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Pine
H 121.66 in W 149.81 in D 14.18 in
Danish oak room divider modular library bookcase shelf-system by Henning Kjærnul
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish solid oak room divider modular vintage library bookcase shelf-system by Henning Kjærnulf
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 74.02 in W 110.24 in D 16.93 in
Danish teak room divider, modular library bookcase by L Chr Larsen & Son
By L. Chr Larsen & Son
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish teak room divider vintage library bookcase
Modular shelf-system by L Chr Larsen & Søn
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 70.08 in W 121.26 in D 14.97 in
Art Deco Style His Modular Library Day System Made with Wood and Bronze
Located in Seroa, PT
, this modular system accommodates everything that comes to life during the day.
In times when
Category
20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
H 112.21 in W 133.86 in D 13.78 in
MINA 220 Library
Located in Pesaro, IT
Modular library with 4 shelves and two columns. Lacquered mat stricture with Black Walnut (Noce
Category
2010s Italian Futurist Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mogens Koch Library in Oregon Pine for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A Mogens Koch modular Library in Oregon Pine consisting of two cabinets and four book cases with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Teak Room Divider, Italy, 1950
By Gianfranco Frattini, Gio Ponti, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Dronten, NL
Very elegant teak modular library or bookcase made in Italy in the 1950s.
The freestanding
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass
"Tecnica Library" Modular Shelving Bookcase by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Jaime Tresserra, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica Library" is a shelving bookcase unit, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Nickel
H 112 in W 170 in D 13.77 in
Danish teak room divider modular vintage library bookcase shelf-system , 1960s
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish teak room divider vintage library bookcase
Modular shelf-system , 1960s
Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 94.49 in W 34.65 in D 14.97 in
Danish teak room divider modular vintage library bookcase shelf-system , 1960s
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish teak room divider vintage library bookcase
Modular shelf-system , 1960s
Bookcase - Mobile
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 94.49 in W 55.12 in D 14.97 in
Substantial Post-War Unix Sectional Modular Oak Library Bookcase Shop Fitting
By Phoenix
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
An enormous bank of ‘Unix’ stacking glazed library bookcases, comprising of an impressive 26
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 98.04 in W 159.06 in D 11.03 in
1970s Danish Cadovius Teak 5-Bay Cado Modular Shelving System Bookshelf Library
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
32 pieces including the uprights, plus 50 brackets. These designer shelves are fully modular
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 79.73 in W 159.45 in D 18.9 in
Mid Century Modern Modular Bookcase done in teak, manufactured by Selex Padova
By Barovero
Located in Beograd, RS
furniture - a modular bookcase or library done in teak. It was manufactured by Selex BAROVERO Padova. It
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
H 79.53 in W 63.39 in D 15.36 in
Vintage Pair of 1972 Oak Stacking Library Legal Bookcases, Glass Sliding Doors
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of 1972 dated “Phoenix Bookcases” legal library
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 68.9 in W 36.03 in D 17.92 in
Modular Library E22
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Gelinden, BE
Modular library E22 by Borsani Osvaldo for Tecno.
Category
20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Sculptural Library "Natura" with Black Marble Columns and Ebony Shelves
By Atelier TERRAI
Located in Milan, IT
Modular library composed of natural and harmonious marble tree trunks arising from the floor to
Category
2010s Italian International Style Bookcases
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 68.9 in W 137.8 in D 13.78 in
Library Modular Floor Ceiling "CSS" by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
George Nelson (1908-1986) & Furniture International spectacular library modular floor ceiling "CSS
Category
Vintage 1960s American Shelves
Early 1900s Oak Modular Library Office File Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A very electric mix of compartments on this turn of the century library piece. Containing regular
Category
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Custom Color Block Modular Library Card Catalog Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular, midcentury, maple, library, card catalog cabinet is custom finished in white matte lacquer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Scandinavian Modular Library Shelving in Yellow and Black Metal by Reska Denmark
Located in London, GB
Metal Reska library shelving was developed in 1949 by Rudolph Koreska in Denmark. Free standing
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 70.87 in W 106.3 in D 18.51 in
Fornasetti Library, Italy 1950s and Integrated Office
By Fornasetti
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
Modular library with its integrated desk resting on its brass base
It consists of a desk box, two
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Modular Teak Library or Room Divider by Edmondo Palutari for Dassi, Italy, 1950
By Edmondo Palutari
Located in Renens, CH
Very elegant teak modular library or bookcase designed by Vittorio Dassi and Edmondo Palutari for
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 80.71 in W 98.43 in D 15.75 in
Large Modular Bookshelve Model Oscar
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Modular library furniture "Oscar" designed in 1952 by Didier Rozaffy Those modules has been
Category
Vintage 1950s French Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Industrial Brushed Steel Modular Index Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
measure 9 width x 6 height inches with interiors of 8 width x 16 deep. There are 3, modular, stacked units
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Steel
Rare 1900 Minty Oxford Oak Library Stacking Bookcases Suite Desk Globe Wernicke
By Minty of Oxford
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
modular library legal bookcases
This is an exceptionally rare find, firstly if you are not familiar
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 68.31 in W 105.12 in D 12.01 in
Industrial Tiger Oak Document Cabinet by Library Bureau Makers
By Library Bureau Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome, early 20th century, industrial, tiger oak, modular, document cabinet by Library Bureau
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Brass
3 Stunning Very Rare 1900 Minty Oxford Library Stacking Bookcases Globe Wernicke
By Minty of Oxford
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
stacking modular Library Legal bookcases
This is an exceptionally rare find, firstly if you are not
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 92.52 in W 35.04 in D 12.21 in
3 Rare 1920s Gunn Library Stacking Bookcases & Desk Bureau Minty Globe Wernicke
By Minty of Oxford
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
modular Library bookcases with rare drawer section and bureau desk piece
This is an exceptionally rare
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 84.85 in W 102.76 in D 12.01 in
Legal Library Suite of Minty Oxford Modular Stacking Mahogany Library Bookcases
By Minty of Oxford
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of three Minty Oxford Legal modular stacking
Category
20th Century English Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 57.88 in W 35.04 in D 11.42 in
Seletti Library Modular Wooden "Renaissance-Arc", White
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves
Monumental 30 Piece Willy Guhl Modular Cement Bookcase Library
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental set of 30 modular cement cube library book case by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Bookcases
Materials
Cement
1920s Minty Barristers Modular Mahogany Library Bookcases Drawers Cabinets
By Minty of Oxford
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
versatile set of antique modular stacking bookcases Stand at just over 5 foot. There are three banks, which
Category
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 60.63 in W 105.12 in L 60.63 in
Legal Library Minty Oxford Modular Stacking Hardwood Bookcase Sliding Doors
By Minty of Oxford
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Minty Oxford Legal modular stacking bookcase with
Category
20th Century English Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
H 29.73 in W 35.04 in D 11.82 in
Antique Globe Wernicke Oak Glass Stacking Library Barrister Modular Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
design and manufacture of military equipment. The company patented these modular sections as "elastic
Category
Antique 1890s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 59.45 in W 34.26 in L 59.45 in
Modular Minty Oxford Five-Piece Antique Stacking Legal Library Bookcase
By Minty of Oxford
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bearing clamps which neatly depress to hold the door in place
As mentioned this is a modular stacking
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 70.67 in W 35.04 in D 11.42 in
Pair of Minty Oxford Modular Stacking Mahogany Library Bookcases Glass Doors
By Minty of Oxford
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Minty Oxford modular stacking bookcases with
Category
20th Century English Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 37.01 in W 35.04 in D 9.45 in
4 Antique Globe Wernicke Oak Glass Stacking Library Barrister Modular Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
the design and manufacture of military equipment. The company patented these modular sections as
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 70.87 in W 34.06 in L 70.87 in
Minty Oxford Vintage Set of 3 Tall Modular Stacking Library Bookcases
By Minty of Oxford
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are excited to present this stunning set of Minty bookcases made in Oxford.
In total it's a set of three bookcases which are able to be separate.
All sections come apart and...
Category
20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood, Glass
H 68.9 in W 32.29 in D 11.62 in
Pair of Simplex Dark Mahogany Sliding Glass Door Modular Legal Library Bookcases
By Simplex
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Simplex modular legal library stacking
Category
20th Century English Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 71.66 in W 36.03 in D 10.83 in
Fine Pair of Tall Minty Oxford Library Legal Modular Stacking Bookcases Mahogany
By Minty of Oxford
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of minty oxford legal library modular
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
H 78.15 in W 35.04 in D 11.62 in
Set of Four Modular Stacking Mahogany Library Bookcases Glass Doors Minty Globe
By Minty of Oxford, Globe Wernicke
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning set of four modular stacking bookcases with glass
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 38.1 in W 111.03 in D 8.86 in
Italian 1950's Library
Located in Milan, IT
Beautiful modular floor to ceiling library. 6 shelves and 3 cabinets.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Metal
Library Model Domino, Eugenio Gerli, Tecno Milano, 1966
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in Berlin, DE
This modular system library is completely dismountable and holds its shelves without any screws
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Jacques Dumond, Modular Bookcase in Curved Plywood, France, 1963
By Jacques Dumond
Located in Catonvielle, FR
bookcase is fully modular. This library consists of 14 boxes, it can be redesigned at will thanks in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Phoenix Bookcases 1972 Oak Stacking Library Legal Open Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this 1972 dated “Phoenix Bookcases” legal library modular stacking bookcase in
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 68.9 in W 36.03 in D 13.78 in
Five-Section 1960s Simplex Medium Oak Stacking Legal Library Bookcase Glass
By Simplex
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
modular stacking library bookcase
A good looking and timeless piece of furniture, its been slightly
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 63.39 in W 36.03 in D 11.42 in
Complete Library Suite of 1960s Simplex Honey Oak Stacking Bookcases Glass Door
By Simplex
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Simplex modular stacking Library bookcases
It's very rare to find a complete suite of these especially
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 65.36 in W 36.03 in D 13.98 in
Stackable Barrister Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular glass fronted Library Book Case or dust resistant Storage. Originally used to store law
Category
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Cabinets
Oscar Desk-Bookshelves by Didier Rozaffy, France circa 1950
By Didier Rozaffy
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
, libraries, and modular furniture.
At that time, Oscar furniture was innovative and characterized by its
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Midcentury Teak Wall Unit Sorensen for HG Furniture
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, HG Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
shelf. This is set up for a great modular wall office and library. Perfect for storing books or referece
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Large Sideboard Sized 1960s Simplex Honey Oak Stacking Bookcase Glass Doors
By Simplex
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
modular stacking library bookcase which is sideboard sized
It's very rare to find such a large size one
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 40.16 in W 48.04 in D 13.98 in
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Library in Oak
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular book case or library, oak, Denmark, 1950s
Intriguing and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Marcel Gascoin 1950s Wood Coffee Modular Library Table, Midcentury, France
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in New York, NY
specialized in modular storage units and sets of matching furniture. He played a major role in the emergence
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Modular Library Shelving in Yellow and Black Metal by Reska Denmark
Located in London, GB
Vintage metal Reska library shelving was developed in 1949 by Rudolph Koreska in Denmark. Free
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
3 section Danish Modular library / chest of drawers in teak with brass handles
By Børge Mogensen, Peter Løvig Nielsen, Finn Juhl
Located in København K, 84
drawers, topped by two open bookcases, all supported by elegantly tapered legs. This modular structure
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 90.16 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in
Shelf System Attr. to Henning Kjærnulf, Oak Danish
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This Danish Solid Oak Room Divider is a vintage modular library bookcase shelf system designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
1920s Minty Barristers Modular Mahogany Library Bookcases Drawers Cabinets
By Minty of Oxford
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
versatile set of antique modular stacking bookcases Stand at just over 5 foot. There are three banks, which
Category
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 60.63 in W 105.12 in D 11.62 in
Antique Globe Wernicke Oak Glass Stacking Library Barrister Modular Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
design and manufacture of military equipment. The company patented these modular sections as "elastic
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 58.27 in W 34.26 in D 10.24 in
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Modular Library For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic modular library available at 1stDibs. A modular library — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. Find 20 options for an antique or vintage modular library now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a modular library — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each modular library bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made modular library over the years, but those crafted by Minty of Oxford, Amma and Dessie Studio are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Modular Library?
Prices for a modular library can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $188 and can go as high as $48,360, while the average can fetch as much as $3,433.
Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
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