Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller.

Raphael Raffel Bookcase, France 1950's

$68,000
£51,730.42
€61,985.16
CA$96,967.92
A$99,428.95
CHF 56,761.80
MX$1,288,619.12
NOK 644,894.30
SEK 678,673.31
DKK 463,254.95

About the Item

Exceptional Raphael bookcase in his signature Béka lacquer finish, a technique he championed that gave the lacquer an ombré appearance; it rests on gilt bronze legs, Signed on a brass plaque in the back. The unit can also be hung to the wall -in which case the legs come off- via embedded steel plates.
  • Creator:
    Maison Raphael (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 45 in (114.3 cm)Width: 72 in (182.88 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2439334666332

More From This Seller

View All
Raphael Raphel Bookcase in Lacquered Wood & Glass, France 1950's

Raphael Raphel Bookcase in Lacquered Wood & Glass, France 1950's

By Raphael Raffel

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional triple floating bookcase in beka lacquer with bronze accents on saint gobain glass legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

Gaston Poisson Credenza, France 1940's

Gaston Poisson Credenza, France 1940's

By Gaston Poisson

Located in New York, NY

Large three door cabinet with grooved details by Gaston Poisson (logo on the Keys)

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Guillerme & Chambron Cabinet, France 1960's

Guillerme & Chambron Cabinet, France 1960's

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in New York, NY

Guillerme & Chambon two door cabinet Solid oak construction on a plinth with two doors, interesting wood lock sliding mechanism and heavy bronze hinges.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Charles Dudouyt Sideboard, France 1940's

Charles Dudouyt Sideboard, France 1940's

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in New York, NY

Elegant oak sideboard by Charles Dudouyt with diluted legs and carved doors.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Petronilles Chest, France 1950's

Guillerme & Chambron Petronilles Chest, France 1950's

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in New York, NY

Petronille Oak chest of drawers by G&C with solid bronze hardware in original finish.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Bronze

Reconstruction Sideboard, France 1940's

Reconstruction Sideboard, France 1940's

By Ateliers Saint Sabin

Located in New York, NY

Oak sideboard with a lattice diamond pattern, original hardware and patina, on a trapeze shaped base, possibly by Atelier Saint Sabin.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

You May Also Like

Italian Mid-Century Bookcase in the manner of Paolo Buffa, c.1960s

Italian Mid-Century Bookcase in the manner of Paolo Buffa, c.1960s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in London, GB

Italian Mid-Century Modern bookcase in wood and brass, attributed to the designer Paolo Buffa, made in circa 1960s. Dimensions: W 123 x D 34 x H 191 cm.   

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Bookcase by Umberto Mascagni, 1950s

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 its products boasted in the 50's a reference of exc...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Mid-Century French Étagère/Bookcase by Kim Moltzer, 1970's

Mid-Century French Étagère/Bookcase by Kim Moltzer, 1970's

By Kim Moltzer

Located in Vilnius, LT

Mid-Century French gilt metal/steel étagère/bookcase created by Kim Moltzer from 1970s. The structure is in square form gilt steel with shelves in smoky glass on black color base. Ve...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Ilmari Tapiovaara bookcase for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Italy ca. 1957

Ilmari Tapiovaara bookcase for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Italy ca. 1957

By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Architectural bookcase by IImari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Italy ca. 1957. Wonderful piece with a clean lines and refined functional details, nothing is overdone, re...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Natural Fiber, Teak

Giovanni Offredi Saporiti bookcase in maple Italy 1978

Giovanni Offredi Saporiti bookcase in maple Italy 1978

By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

‘Crossing’ bookcase designed by Giovanni Offredi and manufactured by Saporiti Italia, Italy, 1978. This exceptional and large-scale work is a prime example of Offredi’s ability to me...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Birdseye Maple

Mid-Century Bookcase attributed to Paolo Buffa , Italy, 1950

Mid-Century Bookcase attributed to Paolo Buffa , Italy, 1950

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Extraordinary cabinetmaker's work for this bookcase. Carved and inlaid . Brass details in the legs. Measures base cm 103x47 height 97. Top 90x25, H 122. Please feel free to contact...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood