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What is a shelving unit?

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What is a shelving unit?
A shelving unit is a flexible piece of furniture with shelves that can be rearranged to accommodate various objects such as books, collectibles, sculptures and other items for display. It can also feature dividers and can be moved or adjusted for added functionality. Shop a collection of antique and vintage shelving units and shelves on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
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Stack Shelving Unit
By Noah Spencer, Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stack Shelving Unit is a grouping of architectural and abstract sculptures by Noah Spencer that
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21st Century and Contemporary American Other Shelves

Materials

Maple

Emporium Shelving Unit
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Charming emporium shop fitting, free-standing shelving unit or bookcase, with five graduated U
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Vintage 1930s British Shelves

Materials

Wood

Monster Shelving Unit
Located in New York, NY
shelving unit, boasting the studio’s signature wriggly edges and wobbly forms. The unit combines large
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2010s American Shelves

Materials

Birch, Plywood, Paint

Mies Shelving Unit 5PC
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Shelving Unit. Polished Stainless Steel combined with Cerused Oak Panels, featuring clear
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2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage French Industrial Shelving Unit
Located in High Point, NC
An iron shelving unit from France, produced circa 1960. With the burnt sienna color running
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Vintage 1960s French Industrial Shelves

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Metal

Dowel system tiered shelving unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W17 D17 H42 BETWEEN SHELVES 11 Fully restored solid oak shelving unit. Shelving units consists of
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

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