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Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves & Tapered Legs
By Viby J. PMJ
Located in Freehold, NJ
original finish, three adjustable shelves, and tall tapered legs.
Matching rosewood bookcase available
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Modern Teak Double Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves & Tapered Legs
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish modern double bookcase features pressed wood construction, teak veneer with original
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Mid century Rosewood Bookcase shelves on tapered legs
By Gunni Omann
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful simple Danish modern mid century rosewood bookcase. Has 3 adjustable shelves. Amazing
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
English 1850s Faux-Painted Waterfall Bookcase with Gilt Accents and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
tapered legs. This English faux-painted waterfall bookcase from the mid-19th century exudes a charming
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 45 in W 25 in D 12 in
Danish Modern Mid century oak long low Bookcase shelves on tapered legs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful simple Danish modern mid century long low oak bookcase. Has 2 adjustable shelves. Amazing
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A five-tier waterfall bookcase of tapering form with blind fret and open fret decoration, the ends
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Rustic Parquetry Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
An oak parquetry open bookcase with tapered legs. It has a beautiful herringbone oak parquetry on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Oak
Oak Parquetry Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
An oak parquetry open bookcase with tapered legs. It has a beautiful herringbone oak parquetry on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Oak
French Gilt Brass Mounted Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
on tapering brass caped feet. The bookcase will separate into five sections for easy transportation
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Small Petite Danish Midcentury Bookcase in Walnut
By Børge Mogensen, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Nice proportions in the walnut bookcase on tapered legs with original finish and nice patina. Has
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
English Style Antique Revolving Bookcase/ Shelf Stained Mahogany
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Step into the charm of English antiquity with this exquisite revolving bookcase/shelf, exquisitely
Category
Antique 1890s English Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Adjustable Bookcase With Teak shelves & Iron Frame. Italian 1950s.
Located in London, GB
The teak shelves are adjustable and are supported by a blackened iron frame. An elegant bookcase
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Hand Carved/ Painted Satinwood Adams Style Bookcase / Display Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Hand Painted Satinwood Adams Style Bookcase or Display Cabinet. Crafted in the distinguished Adams
Category
Antique 1880s Adam Style Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Teak Bookshelf
Located in London, GB
proportioned open shelves, resting on slender, tapered solid wood legs, the bookcase has a light and lifted
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Edward Wormley Book Case Designed for Dunbar, circa 1953
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Camden, ME
Tapering three-shelved walnut bookcase / plate stand designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Green
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Maddox Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Tambour Secretary Desk & Bookcase
By Maddox Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
satinwood inlaid drawers and raised over square tapered legs. Bookcase shelves have plate grooves for china
Category
Vintage 1930s American Hepplewhite Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 71.5 in W 36 in D 19 in
19th Century Regency Mahogany Lawyers Bookcase Wall Cabinet Biotech, 1811-1819
Located in West Hollywood, CA
century Regency graduated lawyer’s bookcase cabinet . Tapered scale 13" depth to 17" at the base, which
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Wood
H 81 in W 69.5 in D 17 in
Art Deco Style European Birch and Ebonized Open Bookshelf Bookcase
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Amboyna and European birch, magnificent Biedermeier style bookcase. Tapered sides in
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Bookcases
Ebonized Open Bookcase on Tapered Legs with Bronze Inserts
Located in New York, NY
Ebonized Open Bookcase on Taperered Legs with bronze inserts
Category
20th Century French Bookcases
Pair of Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Bookcases on Tapered Legs
By Drylund
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of midcentury Danish modern teak bookcases. Each unit has 1 adjustable shelf in the middle
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Pair of Continental Bookcases
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
storage. These bookcases have tapered legs, 20th century, repainted.
Category
20th Century Unknown Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Edwardian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
terminating in tapered legs. This antique bookcase is in home ready condition. c1900
Measures: H 40.52 W 36
Category
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Empire Bookcase, France, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
French Empire bookcase on tapered feet with brass sabots, brass inlays and three-quarter glazed
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Edwardian Mahogany Three Section Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
, all decorated with inlaid harebells, standing on tapered legs. This antique bookcase / display cabinet
Category
Early 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Wonderful Sheraton Waterfall Bookcase with Provenance
Located in Benington, Herts
A fine Sheraton waterfall mahogany bookcase on tapering legs with provenance. This wonderful
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Borge Mogensen Inspired Rosewood Bookcase
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century rosewood bookcase with angled tapered legs. Lightly refinished with six adjustable
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Stickley School Oak Tapered Bookshelf, circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission bookshelf in the manner of Stickley offers oak construction with five tiered shelves and sides having cutout legs, c1910.
Measures- 34.5''H x 21...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 34.5 in W 21.75 in D 11.25 in
Danish Modern Teak Bookcases by Johannes Sorth for Nexø, 1960s. Set of 2.
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Asaa, DK
in solid oak. The profile of the bookcases tapers towards the top, which adds to the elegance and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 71.66 in W 39.38 in D 11.03 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Open Bookcase with Bottom Doors
Located in Dallas, TX
shelving. The base has six tapered and fluted legs. The bookcase is in excellent condition with a rich
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Paint
H 90.25 in W 84.5 in D 18.25 in
Kai Kristiansen Danish Writing Desk
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
with brass pulls and circular cabinet. Finely finished back with open bookcase and cabinet. Tapered
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Rosewood & Teak Danish Modern Floating Top Executive Desk
Located in Las Vegas, NV
shelf built in bookcase, and stylish tapered sled leg design that is highly sought after. This executive
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
1960’s Danish Teak Vintage Desk
Located in London, GB
tapered legs and an open bookcase shelf on the back.
This has a wonderful rich colour and gorgeous
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Low Profile Rosewood Bookcase with Tapered Edging
Located in San Diego, CA
Very nice low profile vintage rosewood bookcase with adjustable shelves. Wonderful wood grain with
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Paul McCobb Single Bookcase #1516 Walnut Finish Tapered Legs
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
tapered legs. Beautiful bookcase by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group, single center shelf fixed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Maple
Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves and Tapered Legs
By Viby Møbelfabrik
Located in Freehold, NJ
finish, three adjustable shelves, and tall tapered legs.
Matching rosewood bookcase available separately
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
H 53.5 in W 39.75 in D 11.25 in
Small Danish Modern Mid century Rosewood Bookcase on tapered legs
By Gunni Omann
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful simple small Danish modern mid century rosewood bookcase. Has 1 adjustable shelf. Amazing
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Backless Low Profile Teak Bookcase with Tapered Legs
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern backless low profile teak bookcase with tapered legs, circa 1960s. Wonderful
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Waterfall Bookcase
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A five-tier waterfall bookcase of tapering form with blind fret and open fret decoration, the ends
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Regency Bookcases
Børge Mogensen Inspired Standing Oak Bookcase
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Børge Mogensen inspired standing oak bookcase with tapered feet and 5 adjustable shelves. In
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Merton Gershun for Dillingham Wedge Shaped Bookcase
By Merton Gershun
Located in Denton, TX
Great tapered design, the bookcase seems like it's leaning against the wall. Designed by Merton
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut, Masonite
Danish Modern Brazilian Rosewood Bookcase with Glass Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in rosewood, this stunning bookcase sits on tapered legs and features two compartments with removable
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Ico Parisi Style Desk and Bookcase Set
By Ico Parisi
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Classic brass capped tapered legs. Matching bookcase also features original finish with one stationary
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Nexø, 1960s.
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Asaa, DK
. The profile of the bookcase tapers towards the top, which adds to the elegance and lightness of the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Antique French Louis XV Walnut Inlay Parquetry Ormolu Bibliotheque Bookcase 1890
Located in Portland, OR
bookcase raised on tapering legs with Ormolu mounts. This cabinet is of the highest quality and in very
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Materials
Ormolu
H 64.5 in W 46.5 in D 16.25 in
Walnut Drop Front Liquor Cabinet Sliding Door Credenza Tapered Brass Legs Mint
By Paul McCobb, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Walnut drop front liquor cabinet sliding door credenza bookcase shelf tapered brass legs mint.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
H 40 in W 54 in D 16 in
19th Century George III Hepplewhite Cylinder Top Secretary Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
Period Mahogany George III Hepplewhite Cylinder Top Secretary Bookcase. Tapered Legs. Maple
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
Federal Style Diminutive Two Part Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase Secretary
Located in Milford, NH
four inlaid square tapered legs. This bookcase / secretary desk dates to the late 19th century and is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Danish Modern Rosewood Tapered Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Handsome Tapered Rosewood Bookcase with pull down cabinet and 2 drawers at the base. Solid
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Recessed Rosewood Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Tapered Freestanding Rosewood Bookcase with height adjustable shelves.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Teak Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, BC
Teak bookcase with tapered front profile. Four adjustable shelves with beveled front edges provide
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Bookcases
Materials
Teak
English Regency Waterfall Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
corner blocks with gilded lion masks. The bookcase rests on tapered feet. Depths of shelves are as
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century, Danish Rosewood Bookcase
Located in Bristol, GB
steel rails. Classically mid century in style standing on splayed, tapering legs.
This bookcase has
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Louis Philippe Oak Bookcase, France, c. 1835
Located in New York, NY
Handsome Louis Philippe Tapered Oak Bookcase or Console; with Fluted, Scrolled Frontal Supports
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique Oak 2 Door Bookcase, Display Cabinet, Scotland 1920, B2338
Located in Vancouver, BC
The bookcase stands on a base with tapered legs
Very clean bookcase
All sound
Comes with original
Category
Vintage 1920s Scottish Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Superb Quality Mahogany Inlaid Antique Open Bookcase by Shapland & Petter
Located in Darwen, GB
A superb quality mahogany inlaid Edwardian period open bookcase. The upper section having a triple
Category
20th Century English Bookcases
Bookshelf Teak by Johannes Sorth, Nexø Denmark
Located in Odense, Denmark
Bookshelf teak designed by Johannes Sorth, Nexø Denmark 1960s.
Teak bookcase with round tapered
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Bookshelf Teak by Johannes Sorth, Nexø, Denmark
Located in Odense, Denmark
Bookshelf teak designed by Johannes Sorth, Nexø, Denmark, 1960s.
Teak bookcase with round tapered
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dry Bar, Corner Cabinet
Located in San Marcos, CA
sculpted tapered legs.
The bookcase side of the unit features a shelf that could be removed. The dry bar
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Rosewood
H.E. SHAW Antique Early 20th Century Mahogany Georgian Secretary Desk
Located in Charlotte, NC
tapered twist front legs. Upper bookcase has two glass doors with fretwork that reveal two adjustable wood
Category
Early 20th Century American Georgian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Teak Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, BC
Beautiful vintage Danish teak bookcase. Features tapered sides and beautiful graining throughout
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
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Tapered Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the tapered bookcase you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each tapered bookcase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and metal. If you’re shopping for a tapered bookcase, we have 117 options in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect tapered bookcase — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A tapered bookcase made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular. Franco Albini, Poggi and Dunbar each produced at least one beautiful tapered bookcase that is worth considering.
How Much is a Tapered Bookcase?
The average selling price for a tapered bookcase at 1stDibs is $4,500, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $80,664 for the highest priced.
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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