Gunni Omann built a reputation for having created a range of alluring credenzas, desks and other furnishings during the postwar years, and his fans reportedly included the likes of legendary designer and woodworker Hans Wegner. Serving as the main designer in his father’s company, Omann Jun Møbelfabrik A/S, Gunni is known to enthusiasts of Scandinavian modernism for iconic works such as the Model 75 executive desk in 1958 and the gorgeous Model 18 sideboard in 1960.
Founded in 1933 by Andreas Omann in Ølholm, Denmark, the family-run business produced and exported teak, oak and rosewood furniture worldwide between the 1950s and the 1970s. Next door to Omann Jun Møbelfabrik A/S, Andreas’s father owned and operated Ølholm Møbelfabrik, which was later run by Andreas’s brother Sigfred Omann and collaborated with forward-thinking modernist designers such as Arne Vodder.
Gunni Omann took over Omann Jun Møbelfabrik A/S in 1979 with his younger brother Bjarne, and by then, Ølholm Møbelfabrik and Omann Jun Møbelfabrik were part of one company. Omann continued to design until 1989 when health complications forced the sale of his shares in the brand.
The company remains in the family and as of 2005, Ulrich Omann has taken leadership and directed their focus toward office furniture. (That said, Omann Jun Møbelfabrik began reproducing many of Gunni’s vintage designs in 2016 for a new market, including the popular Model 18 case piece.)
Outside of the family business, Gunni Omann worked with Axel Christiansen Odder/ACO Møbler. Still, regardless of who Omann designed for, each piece of furniture places the natural beauty of the wood grains at the forefront of its design.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage Gunni Omann tables, seating and storage cabinets.
Danish Modern Mid century Rosewood Bookcase Stereo media Record shelf unit
By Gunni Omann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful simple Danish modern mid century rosewood wide Media audio record bookcase shlef unit. Has adjustable shelves. Amazing rosewood grain! In great vintage condition, circa 196...
Rosewood
$3,917Sale Price|20% Off
Gunni Omann Scandinavian Dark Wood bookcase for Jun Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, Gunni Omann
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design rosewood bookcase designed by Gunni Omann and produced by Omann Jun Møbelfabrik in the 1960s, six shelves adjustable in height as desired, produ...
Wood
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Modern Mid century Rosewood Large Wall Floor Bookcase shelf unit cabinet
By Gunni Omann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful simple Danish modern mid century rosewood large Tall wall floor bookcase on tapered legs with 2 cabinet doors (Cabinet doors are removable). Has 9 adjustable shelves. Amazi...
Rosewood
Gunni Omann Bookcase Model 5 In Rosewood For Poul Hundevad From 1960s
By Gunni Omann, Poul Hundevad
Located in Lejre, DK
Bookcase, model 5, designed by Gunni Omann and produced by Poul Hundevad in Denmark during the 1960s. The piece is crafted in rosewood and reflects the clean lines and functional des...
Rosewood
Danish Modern Mid century mahogany Large Wall Floor Bookcase shelf unit
By Gunni Omann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful simple Danish modern mid century mahogany large Tall wall floor bookcase on tapered legs. Has 7 adjustable shelves. In great vintage condition, circa 1960. Labeled Omann no...
Mahogany
Gunni Omann Dark Wood Scandinavian bookcase for Jun Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, Gunni Omann
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design rosewood bookcase designed by Gunni Omann and produced by Omann Jun Møbelfabrik in the 1960s, six seven shelves adjustable in height as desired,...
Wood
Danish Rosewood Bookcase Model 6 by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun Mobelfabrik, 1960s
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, Gunni Omann
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish Design Introducing the Omann Jun Model 6 bookcase in rosewood. The Omann Jun Model 6 Bookcase proudly carries forward the legacy of Danish design, renowned for its clean lines...
Rosewood
Danish Mid Century Rosewood Bookcase by Farso Møbelfabrik
By Farso Mobelfabrik
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Elegant Danish mid-century bookcase designed and manufactured by Omann Jun, Model 9. Crafted from richly grained rosewood, this piece showcases the refined craftsmanship and timeless...
Rosewood
$9,491 / set
H 76.97 in W 54.34 in D 12.01 in
PAIR OF LARGE MID CENTURY MODERN POUL HUNDEVAD 1960's DANISH TEAK OPEN BOOKCASES
By Poul Hundevad
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this stunning pair of original, fully stamped Poul Hundevad mid century modern Danish Teak circa 1960 open librar...
Teak
Danish Modern Rosewood Revolving Bookcase circa 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Rosewood Revolving Bookcase, Denmark, circa 1960s. Great way to organize your books and give yourself easy access to them.
Metal
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Display Shelf Cabinet MCM
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage Danish Modern bookcase crafted in teak with clean Scandinavian lines and elegant tapered legs. This compact open shelving unit features a warm teak grain throughout...
Teak
$3,749Sale Price|53% Off
H 70 in W 64.25 in D 16.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Burled Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet by Johan Tapp for Gumps
By Gumps, Johan Tapp
Located in Lafayette, IN
Spectacular burled cabinet/wall unit designed by Johan Tapp for Gumps. Cabinet features beautiful book-matched burl veneered doors, solid brass hardwa...
Brass
$3,316
H 74.02 in W 47.25 in D 16.93 in
Original Gunni Omann Teak Vitrine Midcentury Schrank Omann Jun
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, Gunni Omann
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten eine wunderschöne Teak Vitrine von Omann Jun aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das Möbel besteht aus zwei aufeinander gestapelten Modulen, die von der Rückseite mit je...
Teak
$7,400
H 101.19 in W 97.25 in D 10.24 in
French Mid-Century Modern Bookcase or Shelf Unit in Solid Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bookcase / wall shelving unit / room divider, solid ash, France, 1960s This mid-century modern French bookcase, dating from the 1960s, balances functionality with structural minima...
Ash
$3,672
H 43.51 in W 78.75 in D 17.92 in
Vintage Danish Rosewood Credenza by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun, 1960s
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, Gunni Omann
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Rosewood Sideboard by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun's Møbelfabrik, 1960s. Large and spacious rosewood/palisander high board model no. 19 designed by Gunni Omann for Omann ...
Rosewood
$1,495
H 36 in W 40 in D 11.25 in
1950-1960’s Mid-Century Modern Low Mahogany Bookcase with Slanted Display Shelf
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern low Mahogany bookcase w/slanted top display shelf. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not...
Mahogany
$4,465
H 63 in W 71 in D 17 in
Rosewood Wall Unit Bookcase with Tambour Doors Lyby Mobler Denmark 1960s
By Lyby Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This impressive modular modular storage system presents a dual-bay layout combining open bookcases over functional base components. The versatile architectural format integrates sliding tambour cabinet...
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Teak Bookcase Scandinavian Modern Open Shelf Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage Danish bookcase crafted in warm teak with elegant Scandinavian Modern proportions and clean minimalist lines. This compact shelving unit features three spacious ope...
Teak
$5,595
H 104.34 in W 37.01 in D 17.72 in
Italian Mid Century Wall unit Bookcase with Cabinet Bar, 1960s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish wall unit bookcase in a pleasant walnut wood with warm tones, great executive quality and attention to detail, the refined line of the lateral black metal supports made up of...
Brass, Iron
Bookcase by Gunni Omann for Omann Jr-1960s
By Gunni Omann
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Beautiful little wooden shelf designed by Gunni Omann for Omann Jr. in the 1960s. This cabinet has four adjustable shelves that can be positioned as desired. It is stamped and in v...
Wood
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H 53.25 in W 47.25 in D 11.5 in
Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase Display Cabinet By Gunni Omann For Omann Jun
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, Gunni Omann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Scandinavian Modern bookcase display cabinet was designed by Gunni Omann for the family furniture company Omann Jun Mobelfabrik in the 1960s. The manufacturer's label Omann Jun ...
Metal
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H 38.98 in W 47.25 in D 11.42 in
Mid-Century Rosewood Bookcase by Omann Jun, Model 9, Denmark, 1960s
By Gunni Omann
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Elegant Danish mid-century bookcase designed and manufactured by Omann Jun, Model 9. Crafted from richly grained rosewood, this piece showcases the refined craftsmanship and timeless...
Rosewood
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H 73.5 in W 47.25 in D 17 in
Rosewood Display Cabinet by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun Møbelfabrik 1960s, Signed
By Gunni Omann, Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine Danish Modern two-piece rosewood display cabinet, Model No. 10, designed and produced by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, Denmark, circa 1960s, double signed, on both th...
Rosewood, Glass
Danish Modern Mid century Rosewood wide Wall Floor Bookcase shelves
By Gunni Omann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful simple Danish modern mid century rosewood wide wall floor bookcase. Has 6 adjustable shelves. Amazing rosewood grain! In great vintage condition, circa 1960. Labeled Gunni ...
Rosewood
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 rosewood grain! In great vintage condition, circa 1960. by Gunni Omann - made in Denma...
Rosewood
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 rosewood grain. In great vintage condition, circa 1960. by Gunni Omann - Made in D...
Rosewood
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H 56.3 in W 47.25 in D 11.42 in
Danish Design Model 6 Rosewood Bookcase by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun, 1960s
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, Gunni Omann
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish Design Introducing the Omann Jun Model 6 bookcase in rosewood. The Omann Jun Model 6 Bookcase proudly carries forward the legacy of Danish design, renowned for its clean lines...
Rosewood
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H 56.3 in W 47.25 in D 11.42 in
Danish Design Model 6 Rosewood Bookcase by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun, 1960s
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, Gunni Omann
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish Design Introducing the Omann Jun Model 6 bookcase in rosewood. The Omann Jun Model 6 Bookcase proudly carries forward the legacy of Danish design, renowned for its clean lines...
Rosewood
Big Rosewood Model 6 Bookcase by Omann Jun., 1960s
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, Gunni Omann
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish Design Introducing the Omann Jun Model 6 bookcase in rosewood. The Omann Jun Model 6 Bookcase proudly carries forward the legacy of Danish design, renowned for its clean lines...
Rosewood
Danish Modern Mid century Rosewood wide Wall Floor Bookcase
By Gunni Omann
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful simple Danish modern mid century rosewood wide wall floor bookcase. Has 6 adjustable shelves. Amazing rosewood grain! In grea...
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Omann Jun, 1960s
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, Gunni Omann
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Rosewood bookcase by Omann Jun, 1960s. Large and impressive Scandinavian Modern three unit library by Omann Jun, Denmark, in stunning Rosewood veneer. This three part Danish library with plenty of storage space can be used as one large unit or three separate units. Suitable for both living room, home office or library. Loads of room on the many bookshelves, where some are adjustable, and also in the large cabinets below. This big bookcase...
Rosewood