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Period: 1950s
Wall-mounted bookcase with wooden uprights and modules, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful wall-mounted bookcase with wooden uprights and modules, Italian craftsmanship, 1950s.
This wall-mounted piece of furniture highlights the natural beauty of wood, featuri...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Ash
Expertly Restored - Kipp Stewart Two Tone Lacquered & Walnut Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Bohemian 1950 Handmade Bentwood Bamboo, Reed & Cane Etagere, Bookcase, Cupboard
Located in Miami, FL
American Mid-Century Modern handcrafted 5 tier etagere, bookcase or cupboard made out of Bentwood Bamboo, Reed and hand woven cane shelves.
All original 1950s condition with some mi...
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American Bohemian Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Reed, Bentwood
Lips Vago 'Triennal' Bookcases or Shelving System
By Lips Vago
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lips Vago, 'Triennale' set of four shelving units or bookcases, dark green lacquered steel, Italy, design 1954
Constructed from steel sheets, the 'Triennale' bookcase or shelving unit is designed in 1954 for the Triennale Milano...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Bookcase on Hairpin Legs, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern glass front bookcase on hairpin legs
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Solid birch in black lacquered finish, with sliding glass doors and steel hairpin legs.
Measures: 36"W x 12.25"D x 34.25"H.
Newly refinished. Excellent condition.
Two matching bookcases...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Steel
James Mont Bookcase Or Buffet Cupboard
By James Mont
Located in Houston, TX
James Mont Bookcase Or Cupboard
Offered is a handsome Chinese Chippendale style bookcase, buffet cabinet, sideboard or cupboard with a pagoda top and a gilt Greek key design.
This ve...
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Unknown Chinese Chippendale Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Rare Midcentury Bookcase in Rosewood by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Low bookcase roseoowd. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1958, this piece is made by CM Madsen cabinetmakers Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition.
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Bookshelf with Rosewood Veneers by Brazilian company Celina Decorações, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Produced in the 1960s by Celina Decorações, this Rosewood bookshelf has a robust and elaborate structure. Built with four columns, two drawer modules, and one cabinet module, it can ...
Category
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini LIBRERIA LB7, ANNI '50
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Baranzate, IT
Libreria LB7 in legno di teak e composta da due moduli e otto ripiani. Disegnata da Franco Albini per Poggi negli anni '50.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Two Bookcases by Børge Mogensen for C. M. Madsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These impressive bookcases designed by Børge Mogensen reflect the Danish designer’s aesthetic that was clean and highly functional, creating pieces that stand out despite their restrained design.
The pair is made of solid wood with a beautiful woodgrain that is visible throughout the bodies. The shelves are all easily adjustable and removable. Each bookcase features five adjustable shelves, a feature of functionality. The shelves can be arranged in multiple ways to accommodate books or other objects of various sizes, and thanks to the open front, these bookcases are perfect to showcase any item. Both bookcases stand sturdily on the distinctively sculpted, black lacquered wood legs. The subtle geometry of the base and the colour blocking legs add modernism to the design while also balancing out the heaviness of the body.
Børge Mogensen’s present design for C. M. Madsen Cabinetmakers Denmark was manufactured by the Danish company, FDB Møbler. Both bookcases are stamped with the cabinetmaker's mark and production number on their backs.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Both items have some discolouration and a later made (cable) hole that has been restored by a piece of coloured plywood.
Dimensions:
48.03 in W x 10.23 in D x 62.59 in H
122 cm W x 26 cm D x 159 cm H
About the Designer:
Børge Mogensen is without a doubt one of the most famous Danish designers. Born in 1914 in Aalborg, Mogensen was trained as a cabinet maker and studied at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen from 1936 to 1938, and architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts’ School of Architecture between 1938 and 1942.
At the beginning of his career, he became head of F.D.B. Mobler’s furniture design studio. In 1950 he started his own design studio, collaborating with manufacturers Soborg, the Swedish company Karl Andersson and the famous manufacturer Fredericia from 1955. The collaboration with the latter resulted in many of Mogensen’s most famous furniture pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Midcentury modular bookcase, Italy 1950
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury modular bookcase with original metal ? structure, brass details
and several wooden compartments; four drawers on the right and a big c...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Industrial Trienniale Bookcase or Shelving System in Green Steel by Lips Vago
By Lips Vago
Located in London, London
'Trienniale' shelving unit by Lips Vago. In dark green lacquered steel, Italy, 1950s. With adjustable shelves. A further seven Congresso bookcases available in different colours. Pl...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian teak wall bookcase, 1950s/60s
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian teak bookcase from the 1950s/60s with shelves and feet. Essential and functional design, typical of the period.
This Scandinavian wall bookcase, made of teak in the lat...
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Osvaldo Borsani anodized aluminum, wood, and Resinflex E60 bookshelf Italy 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
The E60 bookshelf, crafted from anodized aluminum, wood, and Resinflex, is a distinguished model designed by the renowned Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Tecno in the 1950s.
Minimal...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Georgian Style Slim Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Georgian style slim bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
The quality is excellent, this has a smart and very practica...
Category
British Georgian Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mogens Koch Composite Book Case System in Solid Oak, Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Early edition MK Book Case shelving system by Mogens Koch. Executed in solid oakwood by Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen in the 1950s.
The lot consists of :
4 Bookcases: H: 76 W: 76 D: 28
...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno White Wall Unit
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, wall-mounted wall unit, metal, white laminated wood, Italy, 1950s
This wall mounted shelving system was designed by Osvaldo Borsani. Its purpose was a co...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Rare danish design rosewood bookcase by Arne vodder for Sibast furniture 1958
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Discover the pinnacle of mid-century modern sophistication with the Arne Vodder rosewood bookcase, featuring two glass sliding doors with aluminum grips, crafted in 1958 for Sibast F...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark
Located in Lejre, DK
China bookcase in oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1958, this piece is made by CM Madsen Cabinetmakers Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition.
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Oak and rattan bookshelf by Alf Svensson, Bjästa, Sweden 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Bookshelf designed by Alf Svensson. produced during the 1950s in Sweden by Bjästa Snickeri. Made from teak in the sideboard part with sliding door in rattan. The inside of the sidebo...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Oak, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Pj-R-27-B File Rack / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
Here we see the principle of the Japanese wabi-sabi, which refers to embracing imperfections and underlining impermanence. Rustic aspects, simplicity, modesty, and austerity offer a ...
Category
Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Bookcase " E22" by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Bookcase " E22" by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1950s
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood
"LB2" Bookcase by Ignazio Gardella, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
"LB2" Bookcase by Ignazio Gardella, Italy, 1950s
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Finn Juhl Bookcase Produced by Bovirke in Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wall-mounted bookcase designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by Bovirke in Denmark.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Tall Midcentury "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
"China" bookcase in patinated oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1954, this piece is made by CM Madsen Cabinetmakers Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition. More shelves...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique Georgian Style Painted Satinwood Bookcase
Located in London, GB
An impressive and very well made antique Georgian style painted satinwood bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
The quality is superb, this is a usefu...
Category
British Georgian Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Satinwood
Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon Taliesin Mahogany Cabinet, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern "Taliesin" bookcase or bar cabinet
By Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon
USA, 1950s
Measures: 31"W x 18.5"D x 25"H.
Mahogany, wit...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
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
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Teak
Rare Välipala bookcase by Carl Gustaf Hiort for Mikko Nupponen, Finland 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A stunning example of Scandinavian modernism, this ‘Välipala’ bookcase, designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort for Mikko Nupponen in the 1950s, embodies both functionality and sculptural beau...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak, Lacquer
Midcentury Small Side Table, Well-Preserved Condition, Beech, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Midcentury small side table
Source: Czechia
Period: 1950-1959
Material: Beech, Umakart
Original well-preserved condition. Revived...
Category
Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Beech
Pair of Wall-Mounted Bookcases in Solid Teak by Mogensen Koch
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of units in solid Teak. Designed by Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen cabinetmakers in 1933. Made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak
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.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Rattan, Wood
"Vintage Masterpiece: 1960s Scandinavian Bookcase in Teak with Drawers and Doors
Located in Guazzora, IT
Materiale Legno di Teak: Il teak è un legno pregiato noto per la sua durabilità e resistenza agli agenti atmosferici. Ha un colore caldo che varia dal miele dorato al marrone scuro, ...
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Ebonised turned wood bookshelves console, 1950s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Ebonised turned wood bookshelves console table resting on four feet supporting four shelves. Spain 1950s.
Category
Spanish Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Teak and Brass Midcentury Free Standing Bookshelf Attributed to ISA
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Bookshelf made from teak wood in the 1950s.It is equipped with storage unit and shelfs. Overall good condition: this bookshelf has never been restored with the exception of some minor interventions: it keep its original patina but may show oxidation defects in the finishing, discolorations and some slight signs of wear.
Just one item is available.
This furniture is part of a 1950s decor...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Evans Clark Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider by Glenn of California
Located in Highland, IN
This fantastic folding piece by Evans Clark for Glenn of California can serve as a bookcase, a display shelf or a room divider. The mahogany case has five shelves on each side attach...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Austrian Midcentury Walnut and Brass Stool with Flower Fabric by Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful rare and substantial Austrian midcentury Walnut and brass stool was designed by Oswald Haerdtl, one of the most important post War Austrian Architects, in Vienna 1950s...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Austrian Midcentury Walnut and Brass Wall Shelf by Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful rare and substantial Austrian midcentury Walnut and rass wall self was designed by Oswald Haerdtl, one of the most important post War Austrian Architects, in Vienna 19...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Large Library of Willy Guhl '1915-2004', Switzerland, 50s
By Willy Guhl
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A large fibrocement bookcase by Willy Guhl (1915-2004) composed of 68 elements of different sizes. Published by Eternit. Switzerland, 50s.
Category
Swiss Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Cement
Jacques Adnet side table bookshelves
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare side table or magazine rack by Jacques Adnet circa 1950 in oak and Leather
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pierre Jeanneret Storage Unit
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A solid sisso rosewood storage unit by Pierre Jeanneret for the Chandigarh Project, circa 1958. Model PJ-R-14-A
This example is a survivor. S...
Category
Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Splendid bookcase by Jacques Adnet, 1955, France
Located in Paris, FR
Jacques Adnet (1900-1984), wood, lacquered metal, brass, circa 1955
Dimensions : 106.5 x 65 x 17 cm / 41.929 x 25.590 x 6.693 inches.
Sublime bookcase crafted by Jacques Adnet. The b...
Category
French Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Libreria Anni '50 '60 Fratelli Proserpio, marrone, teak
Located in Milano, IT
Mobile a giorno/libreria autoportante realizzata in legno di teak e costituita da mensole poste ad altezze differenti e vano con anta a ribalta. Presenta il marchio della produzione.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Monumental Wooden Cabinet with Parchment Panels by Gio Ponti, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
It features parchment panels and it is made in a rare exotic wood.
Its bar part features mirrored glass interiors.
This is a vintage piece, therefore it might s...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Dresser by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome mahogany cabinet/dresser by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Two shelves flank each side with 5 drawers running down the middle. 2 thick wave panels on...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Arne Vodder & Anton Borg Bookcase Produced by Vamo in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare freestanding bookcase designed by Arne Vodder & Anton Borg. Produced by Vamo in Denmark.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian 1950s/60s teak bookcase
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian teak bookcase with open compartments, shelves and sliding doors. Essential design with light structure and balanced proportions.
Scandinavian teak bookcase from the 195...
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Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Bookcase Model 459 by Ico Parisi in Mahogany Veneer, Italy 1950s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Charming Italian Modern Ico Parisi bookcase model 459 in Mahogany Veneer. This bookcase is manufactured by Angelo de Baggis Cantu in Italy in 1955/1956. It has two solid wood carved ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian teak bookcase, 1950s
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian teak bookcase from the 1950s with folding desk, hinged doors and shelves. Essential and functional design.
This Scandinavian teak bookcase, dating from the 1950s, combi...
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Pair of George Nelson Bookcases for Herman Miller in Walnut, 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-century modern bookcases designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, crafted circa 1950.
Rich walnut cabinets with square steel legs
Vibrant orange shelves, professionally refin...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Osvaldo Borsani, Bookcase model “E 22”, 1951
Located in Barcelona, ES
Osvaldo Borsani (1911-1985)
Bookcase model “E 22”
Manufactured by Tecno
Varedo (Italy), 1951
Rosewood, aluminium
Measurements
423 cm x 49 cm x 292 H in
166.55 in x 19.29 i...
Category
Italian Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Bookcase by Umberto Mascagni, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Modular bookcase unique in style, design, planning and materials. The Mascagni company for the excellent quality and uniqueness of products boasted in the 50's a reference of exclusi...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Jacques Adnet, Mahogany and Blackened Iron Bookcase, France, 1950
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Jacques Adnet, bookcase in solid mahogany and blackened flat iron, France, 1950. The steel blade structure receives two shelves assembled in a V-shape, slotted bolts form the backdro...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Vintage Sideboard in Solid Teak and Brass Feet, Scandinavia, 1950s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage sideboard in solid teak and brass feet, Scandinavia, 1950s.
A 1950s solid teak wood sideboard with brass legs and pommels. A delicat...
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian teak wall bookcase, late 1950s
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian teak bookcase from the late 1950s with shelves, storage compartment with hinged doors and interior shelf.
This Scandinavian wall-mounted bookcase, made of teak in the l...
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Unique Danish design rosewood bookcase by Arne vodder for Sibast furniture 1958
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Discover the pinnacle of mid-century modern sophistication with the Arne Vodder rosewood bookcase, featuring two glass sliding doors with aluminium grips, crafted in 1958 for Sibast ...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Metal
1950s Bookcase Cabinet
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Oak veneered wood bookcase cabinet with glass sliding door display case and at the bottom sliding door storage compartment and exposed drawers.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Restored Mid-Century Bookcase, by UP Závody, Oak, Glass, Czech, 1950s
By Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This bookcase from the second half of the 20th century originates from Czechoslovakia. It has been completely restored and features sliding glass doors.
The material consists of sol...
Category
Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Oak, Lacquer
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