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Early 20th Century Wooden Shelf Unit Industrial
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A large early 20th century Italian softwood shelf unit. Probably from a Industrial background this
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Softwood
Michelin Antique French Industrial Steel Shelf Unit Made in France c1900-1920
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Industrial Steel Shelf Unit (étagère since it is French) probably made for a
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1910s French Industrial Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Steel
H 90 in W 35.5 in D 18 in
Japanese Antique Open Shelf Unit, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This Japanese antique cabinet was produced in the Taisho period (1912-1926).
This furniture was produced with the same tradition and advanced techniques as Japanese shrines.
Our to...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Wood
"Nudes with Lyres, " Rare, Limited Edition Wall Shelf with Symbolist Prints
By Adolfo Magrini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Extraordinarily rare, this rosewood and brass shelf unit incorporates a pair of Symbolist/Art
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Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Brass
H 10.5 in W 10 in D 2.5 in
Rustic Pine Wall Hanging Book Shelf
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Rustic Pine Wall Hanging Book Shelf
This charming little shelf unit, has 3 waterfall shelves
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1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Pine
19thc Original Blue Painted Bucket Bench / Book Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and aged surface. It could also be used as a bookshelf or shelf unit in your country house. The shelf
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Wood
French Country Oak Wall Hanging Shelf with Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Country oak wall hanging shelf with drawers
This charming little shelf unit, has 3
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Early 20th Century Country Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Oak
18th Century Directoire Painted Corner Cabinet
Located in Carmel, CA
plate, and key. The upper shelf unit has a shaped front and three bow shelves. There is 19th century
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18th Century and Earlier French Directoire Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Wood
Dutch Burl Walnut Commode/Sideboard, Late 18th Century
Located in CH
side with a dedicated galleon shelf unit to present glassware.
Datable circa 1780.
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Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Book Case with a Drawer at the Bottom
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Book Case with a Drawer at the Bottom
This charming little shelf unit has a gallery to
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1920s Art Deco Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Walnut
Antique Carved Wood Lion’s Head from a Manhattan Bar, ca. 1880s-1890s
Located in New York, NY
elaborately carved wood lion's head was an integral decorative piece of a bar counter or shelf unit in a
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1880s American American Classical Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Wood
19th Century Colonial Walnut Hutch
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
more storage.
DIMENSIONS: 52" W x 73.5" H x 16.5 D
The upper shelf unit is 7.5" D x 41.75" H
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1850s American American Colonial Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Dumb Waiter Bookcase Gillows and Co 1840
Located in Potters Bar, GB
makes for a great bookcase or shelf unit
Sometimes also referred to as a serving table
Purchased from a
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1840s Victorian Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Mahogany
Painted Pine Pantry or Utility Shelves
Located in Baltimore, MD
A shelf unit like this one can be used absolutely anywhere in the house or garage. In the kitchen
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Pine
Vintage Wall Étagére, French Modern, Made in the 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
beauty that results in a shelf unit that will complement any modern interior. The stained finish adds
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19th Century French Baroque Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Beech
Painted Pine Bucket Bench or Utility Shelves
Located in Baltimore, MD
This useful five board shelf unit was designed to hold pots and pans, buckets, and other large
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Pine
Antique Parisian Polished Brass Thick Glass Display Shelf for Liquor or Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
French Parisian Bar or Bistro Liquor Bottle Display Shelf Unit, or could have been used to hold
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1920s French Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Brass
H 59.5 in W 40 in D 16.75 in
19th Century Industrial Rolling Shoe Rack
Located in Doylestown, PA
Industrial rolling shoe rack, c. late 19th century.
These shelf units are so versatile and great
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Metal
20th Century Hand Painted Tiled Tops Bamboo Side Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
in excellent condition with antique hand painted ceramic tile inserts on top and bottom shelf units
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Early 20th Century French Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Ceramic, Bamboo
19th Century Italian Empire Mahogany Commode Two Doors Cabinet
Located in Firenze, IT
and plenty of storage space. Two doors open to reveal a shelf unit inside, there is only one shelf now
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19th Century Italian Empire Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Metal, Iron
Maison Dominique Domin, Genevriére Art Deco Veneer Writing Desk or Vanity Table
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Firenze, IT
flanking a large knee-hole area, an open shelf unit on the left side for plenty of storage space
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Metal
H 39.77 in W 51.19 in D 36.23 in
Rustic 1900 Pitchpin Shelf
Located in Marseille, FR
Rustic 1900 pitchpin shelving unit, height 80 m, width 57 cm and depth 19 cm.
Additional
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19th Century Antique Shelf Unit
French Boiserie Library Paneled Wall Unit
Located in Sheffield, MA
narrow shelf above a an opening for a fireplace. A copper piece with a round opening once accommodated a
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Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Oak
Antique French Walnut Shelving Unit 19th Century
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique French shelving unit 19th Century in Walnut Louis Philippe Style
The Walnut Shelving
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Brass
England Corner Cabinet with Tiered Shelf
Located in London, GB
This corner unit, crafted from mahogany and gilt bronze, functions as a cabinet and a tiered shelf
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Showcases Bruno Paul Austrian Jugendstil Wood Walnut Maple, circa 1905
By Bruno Paul, Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
again in 1904 at the exhibition of the Deutscher Künstlerbund in Munich. Two small pillar shelf units
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Coral
H 72.05 in W 18.51 in D 14.18 in
Unusual Antique Indian or African Shelve Unit Bookcase
Located in London, GB
.
Dimensions: 107 W x 47 D x 210 H in cm.
Shelf height 46 H x 39 D x 73 W for the base shelf as an example.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Wood
Hand Painted Decorative Folk Art Wall-Mounted Shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
columns and minor shelf wear / soiling, the unit is in very good, vintage condition for its age.
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century French Paneled Boiserie Storage Wall Unit
Located in Sheffield, MA
country chateau. The unit consists of a pair of large doors above 3 drawers, an opening for a fireplace or
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Oak
Antique Wall Unit, Wabi Sabi, Original Black Paint, Scandinavia 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Beautiful wall unit in pine. Handcrafted by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the mid 1800s.
A great wall
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19th Century Swedish Romantic Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Pine
Chinese Asymmetrical Zitan Wood Collector's Shelf/Room Divider
Located in Dallas, TX
century. All handcrafted free standing shelving unit, featuring asymmetrically configured shelves for
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Wood
Early 20th-C. Moroccan Heavily Carved Fruitwood Bookcase / Etagere / Shelf
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early heavily carved Moroccan etagere / shelving unit. The pierced swags and turned
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Fruitwood
H 73 in W 40 in D 11.75 in
Large Painted Shop Cabinet Wall Unit from France, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
divided by a raised central panel flanked by two square drawers, allowing for a center buffet or shelf for
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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century English Mahogany & Satinwood Etagere Tray Table
Located in London, GB
specifically to a long-legged shelf unit that fits over a bathroom toilet, also known as a space saver.
Our
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1890s English Edwardian Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Open Corner Shelf on Feet, Solid Rosewood and Rosewood Veneer, 19th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Superb open corner shelf scalloped in solid rosewood and rosewood veneer resting on feet. It
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19th Century Napoleon III Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Rosewood
H 49.61 in W 19.3 in D 0.4 in
Antique English Marquetry Etagere Tray Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
specifically to a long-legged shelf unit that fits over a bathroom toilet, also known as a space saver.
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1890s English Edwardian Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Satinwood, Mahogany
Exceptional 19th Century Cherry Hutch
Located in Bridgeport, CT
storage space, a work surface and a low display/storage shelf. The upper unit has glass doors opening to
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19th Century Rustic Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Cherry
Art Deco auxiliary or entrance cabinet - Italy 1925
Located in Girona, ES
Art Deco auxiliary or entrance unit with walnut and burr walnut veneers, consisting in a cabinet
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Walnut Buffet à Deux Corps
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
top.
Inside, the cabinet is fitted with 2 shelves in the upper cabinet and one shelf in the lower
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Walnut, Oak
Original Antique Dutch Industrial Etagere in Iron and Slate
Located in Sheffield, MA
the time. This unit comes with 4 slate shelves and can be adjusted to suit your needs. Additional
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Late 19th Century Dutch Industrial Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Slate, Iron
Wabi Sabi Shelving System, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
imperfection, this open wall unit features multiple compartments for unique presentation. The aged materials
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Wood
Globe Wernicke Style Sectional Glazed Three Tier Oak Barristers Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in High Wycombe, GB
measurements or which can be rearranged by the insertion of units of different depths and heights. These glass
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Early 20th Century British Industrial Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 48.43 in W 34.26 in D 14.18 in
Tall Antique Figured Mahogany Linen Press
Located in Bridgeport, CT
tripod pedestal for the finial. Two top doors open to one custom later made adjustable shelf (with a hole
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19th Century Georgian Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Brass
Spanish Hand-hammered Copper Water Pot with 2 Wrought Iron Handles
Located in Louisville, KY
would be a stunning item for a shelving unit or shelf that is needing that one warm piece that sets the
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron
Large Early 20th Century Workbench Kitchen Island
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
sides and a boarded back panel throughout. There is a fixed shelf behind each of the 2 doors.
Excellent
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Early 20th Century European Industrial Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Oak, Pine
Early Victorian 19th century flame mahogany breakfront bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
sections. Plinth, cupboard, middle section, glazed unit and cornice.
Made front the finest quality
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
A Superb Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Open Shelves
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Golden Oak in the Arts and Crafts style
The shelf has panelled sides and fixed shelves, these have
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1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Oak
1800s Antique French Breton, Carved, Stained Glass Double Buffets, Set of Two
Located in Austin, TX
the 1800s. It features finely carved details, stain glass, and a marble top. The cabinet has one shelf
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Stained Glass, Wood
H 96.5 in W 79.5 in D 25.5 in
Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870
By S.E. & R. Johnson. Warrington
Located in Miami, FL
exterior drawers and 8 interior drawers. Lower cabinets each have 1 fixed shelf; upper cabinets have 2
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1870s English Victorian Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Mahogany
H 101 in W 164.5 in D 27 in
Swedish Art Deco / Modern Neoclassical Sideboard / Bar by Carl Malmsten, 1924
By Carl Malmsten
Located in New York, NY
, bar, storage unit named 'Haga' by Carl Malmsten. The cabinet sits on an ebonized base and it has
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Birch
H 51 in W 43 in D 20.5 in
Long Narrow Open Shelves
Located in Greenwich, CT
A long open bookcase or storage unit with nine open bays and a top surface shelf. Supported on
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1910s European Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Oak
Side Table in Wood and Marble XIXth Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
composed by four legs connected by a shelf. The belt is dressed with a drawer. The top is in black and
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Marble
Corner Cabinet in Fir Wood, Italy 1810
Located in Albignasego, IT
corner unit in fir wood, with one door with framed mirror and internal shelf.
The dimensions of this
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1810s Italian Biedermeier Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Fir
French Carved Étagère with Caned Shelves with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French étagère or shelving unit from the 19th century, featuring a marble inset to the top
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19th Century French Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Marble
English 18th Century Oak Cupboard
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This unique storage unit was handcrafted in England during the 1780’s from solid oak. The upper
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18th Century English French Provincial Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Food Warmer with Brass Stand, Two Available
Located in Sheffield, MA
Large covered stainless steel buffet food warmer with decorative brass frame. Shelf below to hold
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Early 20th Century Regency Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser
Located in Greenwich, CT
paneled doors and three drawers with a series of spice drawers to back of counter below shelf rack with
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Late 18th Century Welsh Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Oak
Large Japanese 3-section Clothing Chest
Located in Point Richmond, CA
panels of gold leafed cloth paper with an interior shelf and drawer on one side. The facade hardware of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century Neoclassical Painted Built-In Antique Corner Cupboard Cabinet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
powerful and interesting. It is intended to be built into the room as a seamless unit, so while it
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 94.5 in W 50.25 in D 16.5 in
18th Century Baroque Secretary or Writing Desk in Walnut
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
open, the flap is supported by a pull-out shelf underneath. In keeping with the doors, the front is
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Shelf Unit
Materials
Nutwood, Walnut, Pine
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Find many varieties of an authentic antique shelf unit available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and softwood, every antique shelf unit was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique shelf unit — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique shelf unit bearing Art Deco or Industrial hallmarks is very popular.
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Prices for an antique shelf unit can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $495 and can go as high as $6,806, while the average can fetch as much as $2,220.
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.
Questions About Antique Shelf Unit
- What is a shelf unit?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A shelf unit is a piece of storage furniture that can be adjusted to fit objects or collectibles for display of varying sizes . Shelving units can be made of different materials, but the most popular is wood. Find a collection of antique and vintage shelving units on 1stDibs.
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