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Pair of Art Nouveau Wooden Hand-Painted Floral Shelves, Germany, 1910
Located in Barntrup, DE
Pair of Art Nouveau wooden hand-painted floral shelves, Germany, 1910. A beautiful pair of antique
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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century French Wooden Shelf On Wheels
Located in High Point, NC
functionality and industrial charm. This antique piece features an abundance of sturdy wooden shelves for ample
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Early 20th Century French Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Wood

19th C English Victorian Bamboo Stick and Ball Curio Shelf Etagere w/ Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
features 2 beveled glass mirrors, bamboo wood construction, ornate fretwork stick and ball design, 5 wooden
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19th Century Victorian Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Mirror

A rustic alpine shelf French folk art of 20th-century
By Alexandre Noll
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
and five solid wooden shelves intricately joined together with wooden pegs. The ingenious design
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Wood

Wooden Antique Venetian Shelves with Caryatids, Wall Consoles
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/1584 - Unusual pair of wooden shelves with caryatids: perfect with a simple wooden shelf. They
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Mid-19th Century Italian Beaux Arts Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Wood

Swedish Modern, Multifunctional Shelves in Solid Pine, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
storage areas, these wooden shelves were placed on iron holders built into the house walls. During the
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1870s Swedish Brutalist Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Wooden Chest, Drawers, Shelves with decorative skirt on Top
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century English Wooden Chest with Drawers and Shelves with decorative skirt on the top
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19th Century English Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Wood

1880s French Wooden Display Case
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden display case from France, produced circa 1880. This wall hanging display board stands five
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Wood

Antique 1880s French Wooden Display Case
1880s French Wooden Display Case
H 64.6 in W 40.9 in D 3.9 in
Vintage Wooden Carved Corbel, Wall Bracket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Wooden Corbel, Wall Bracket Intricately Carved and Detailed with Beads, Acanthus Leaf
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Early 1800s American Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Wooden Wall Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
This 18th Century French Wooden Wall Vitrine is a rare gem, steeped in history and crafted with the
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18th Century French Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Glass, Wood

18th Century French Wooden Wall Vitrine
18th Century French Wooden Wall Vitrine
H 40.2 in W 30 in D 10.9 in
19th Century French Wooden Wall Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
Step into a world of rustic charm with our 19th Century French Wooden Wall Decoration. Each piece
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19th Century French Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Belgian Wooden Wall Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
Introduce a touch of provincial elegance to your home with this 20th Century French Wooden Wall
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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Wood

Turn of the Century French Wooden Wall Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
This vintage wooden wall shelf offers a pragmatic storage solution with a charming country demeanor
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Early 1900s French Country Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Turn of the Century French Wooden Wall Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
This vintage wooden wall shelf offers a pragmatic storage solution with a charming country demeanor
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Early 1900s French Country Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

19th Century French Wooden Wall Consoles, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wooden wall consoles made during the 19th century in France. A stylized corbel extends
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Wood

Wooden Black Forest Shelve with Deer Antler Decoration
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Wooden Black Forest Shelve with Deer Horn Decoration A 19th century pedestal shelve decorated with
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Wood, Antler

Spanish Rustic Rustic Wooden Kitchen Shelf
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish Rustic Rustic Wooden Kitchen Shelf
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19th Century Spanish Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Wood

Spanish Rustic Rustic Wooden Kitchen Shelf
Spanish Rustic Rustic Wooden Kitchen Shelf
H 78.75 in W 48.43 in D 8.67 in
1880s French Wooden Shelf, Set of 4
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing a captivating ensemble of history and functionality, the 1880s French Wooden Shelf Set
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Late 19th Century French Antique Wooden Shelves

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Wood

1880s French Wooden Shelf, Set of 4
1880s French Wooden Shelf, Set of 4
H 39.4 in W 24.2 in D 15.2 in
Stylish Antique Eastern Style Wooden Wall Hanging Cabinet with Intricate Details
Located in Lisse, NL
Very rare and excellent condition, This all-handcrafted cabinet with a stunning decor of foliate carving and inlaid, Eastern style motifs is completely original and can be used for...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Glass, Wood

Secessionist Austro-Hungary Black Lacquered Wooden Shelf
Located in Brussels, BE
Secessionist Austro-Hungary black lacquered wooden shelf.
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Early 1900s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Solid Oak Slatted Wooden Shelf
Located in Markington, GB
Antique Victorian solid oak slatted wooden shelf.
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1880s French High Victorian Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Wooden Shelf with Original Patina
Located in High Point, NC
Combining an ornate composition with a rich patina, this antique set of shelves offers a covetable
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Wood

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 shelf storage unit is artisanally constructed with well patined mountain softwood.
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Wooden Shelves

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Softwood

Early 20th Century Wooden Shelf Unit Industrial
Early 20th Century Wooden Shelf Unit Industrial
H 75.99 in W 39.38 in D 18.12 in
Antique American Industrial Wooden Rolling Shelf Storage Cart Distressed Gray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
wheels, 6 wooden slatted shelves. Includes 10 wire metal storage bins (2) Large, (8) Smaller by American
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Wooden Shelves

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Iron

19th Century English Wooden Plateroom with Drawers and Bronze Handles
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century English Wooden Plateroom with Drawers and Bronze Handles
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19th Century English Antique Wooden Shelves

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Bronze

Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Wooden Wall Shelf, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique hand carved black forest wooden wall shelf, circa 1880.
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1880s Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Pair of Carved and Gilded Wooden Mensulae with Birds
Located in Marbella, ES
17th century pair of carved and gilded wooden mensulae with birds.
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17th Century Spanish Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Wood

19th Century Spanish 2-Doors 2-Drawers Painted Wooden Silverware Cupboard
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Spanish 2-doors and 2-drawers painted wooden silverware cupboard.
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Wood

Adjustable French Wooden Dumb Waiter/Pedestal Stand from the Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Adjustable French wooden dumb waiter/pedestal stand from the late 19th century. This stand from
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Late 19th Century French Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Wood

Fine Napoleon III Period Ormolu Mounted Boulle Vitrine
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
In the Louis XIV style, the tortoiseshell and brass inlaid ebonized wood body, with three wooden
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Wooden Shelves

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Brass, Ormolu

Pair of Cast Iron Black Powder Coated Lions, circa 1880
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large cast iron salvaged table legs in the form of lions, repurposed with wooden shelves attached
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1880s American Antique Wooden Shelves

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Iron

Small English Bamboo Bookcase w/ Painted Wood Shelves & Brass Finials
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
What a nice decorative and functional small bookcase with a bamboo frame, white painted wooden
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Early 20th Century English Antique Wooden Shelves

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Bamboo, Wood, Paint

American Primitive Country Colonial Green Distress Painted Wood Cupboard Pantry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
features solid wood construction, distressed Green finish, 1 swing door, 3 wooden shelves. Circa 19th
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19th Century Primitive Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Burled Walnut Shell Carved Wall Hanging Curio Display Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
dovetailed drawer, working lock and key, 2 wooden shelves, beautiful wood grain, nicely carved details. Circa
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Wooden Shelves

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Brass

Antique Eastlake Victorian Chestnut 2 Door Bookcase China Cabinet with Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carved backsplash, 5 adjustable wooden shelves, 2 swing glass doors, 2 drawers, unlocked, no key. Circa
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19th Century Victorian Antique Wooden Shelves

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Walnut, Glass

Antique American Primitive Blue Green Distressed Painted Tall Kitchen Cupboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
features solid wood construction, distressed finish, wooden shelves, very nice antique item, great style
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19th Century Primitive Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique American Victorian White Wicker 5 Shelf Bookcase Curio Display Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
painted wicker frame, 4 wooden shelves, very nice antique item, quality American craftsmanship, great
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1910s Victorian Antique Wooden Shelves

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Wicker, Wood

American Primitive Country White Distress Painted Pantry Cupboard Hutch Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
construction, 2 wooden shelves. Circa 19th century. Measurements: 79" H x 37" H (Base) x 39.5" W x 17.5" D.  
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19th Century Primitive Antique Wooden Shelves

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Glass, Wood

Chinese Hardwood Display Cabinet
Located in Brighton, Sussex
reveal two wooden shelves within. Raised on carved cabriole legs with a shelf beneath.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Hardwood Display Cabinet
Chinese Hardwood Display Cabinet
H 74.81 in W 37.8 in D 14.18 in
Mahogany / Bronze Mounted Parquetry Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mahogany bronze mounted detail parquetry / breakfront display cabinet / vitrine with four wooden
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Early 1900s French Antique Wooden Shelves

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Bronze

Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Giltwood Eagle Wall Brackets
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of early carved and giltwood Italian eagle wall brackets. Realistically carved wooden eagles
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Victorian Burr Wood Walnut Serpentine Marble-Top Sideboard Credenza
Located in Philadelphia, PA
unlocked, 3 wooden shelves, nice inlay, circa mid-19th century. Measurements: 33" H x 60" W x 17.5" D.
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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Marble

Swedish Rococo Style 19th Century Grey Painted Wall Cabinet with Distressing
Located in Atlanta, GA
. These doors open to reveal light painted inner shelves offering convenient storage opportunities
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19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Wood

Swedish Rococo 1770s Painted Wood Wall Cabinet with Chapeau de Gendarme Cornice
Located in Atlanta, GA
doors adorned with carved panels. These doors open to reveal inner shelves including an upper serpentine
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Wood

Italian Rococo Carved Wood Faux Bois Figural Wall Shelf / Architectural Element
Located in New York, NY
Italian Rococo-style wooden wall bracket / shelf / architectural element featuring a carved face
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19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Wood

19th Century Wood Side Corner Cabinet, Brazilian Vernacular Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This rustic wooden side corner cabinet is not just an authentic representation of 19th-century
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Mid-19th Century Brazilian Rustic Antique Wooden Shelves

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Hardwood

Vintage Serpentine 3 Tier Wall Hanging Curio Display Trinket Shelf Wood
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique veneered wooden wall hanging shelf with three tiers and pierced, scalloped sides. Measure
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Early 20th Century Antique Wooden Shelves

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Hardwood

19th Century French Wall Mounted Cue Rack, circa 1860
Located in Delft, NL
wooden frame, supported on the form of a column on the side. The base has a storage compartment where the
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19th Century French Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Small Wall Cabinet Gothic Revival Hand-Carved Oak Painted Twist Church
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Antique Wooden Carved Hand Painted Neo-Gothic Small Wall Cabinet France 19th Century Pediment
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Oak

Console in Polychrome Carved Wood-17th Century-Spain
Located in Brussels, Brussels
good condition Can serve and served in the past as a base for a wooden sculpture.
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17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century Spoonrack
Located in Brecht, BE
This is a very charming faux bois painted wooden spoonrack, made in Wales, early 19th century, the
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Early 19th Century Welsh Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Wood

19th Century Spoonrack
19th Century Spoonrack
H 13.78 in W 12.21 in D 5.52 in
Antique Embroidery Little Girl House Door Vine Flower Bouquet Wall Key Cabinet
Located in Munich, DE
gilded wooden frame.
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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Glass, Wool, Wood

19th Century Narrow "Chimney Cupboard" in Old Red Paint
Located in Nantucket, MA
portions of door. Interior fitted with five wooden shelves.
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Late 19th Century Canadian Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Pine, Paint

English Georgian Green Distress Painted Queen Anne Corner China Cabinet Curio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
interior, 2 wooden shelves, very nice antique item, great style and form, circa 19th century. Measurements
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Rustic Work Table
Located in Houston, TX
notched out for a vice, wooden shelves and two deep drawers, the entire piece bears the marks of its
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Early 1900s French Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Metal

Rustic Work Table
Rustic Work Table
H 34 in W 59 in D 31 in
Antique Charles II Georgian Japanned Carved Lacquer China Cabinet on Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
door, working lock and key, 3 wooden shelves (1 fixed, 2 adjustable), very nice antique item, great
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Early 20th Century European Charles II Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Biedermeier Vitrine, Austria 1820, Elm Veneer
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Belmont, MA
sides. The interior has two large wooden shelves and two smaller ones. The Biedermeier glass cabinet
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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Elm

Biedermeier Vitrine, Austria 1820, Elm Veneer
Biedermeier Vitrine, Austria 1820, Elm Veneer
H 64.97 in W 36.62 in D 16.93 in
Rustic Folk Art Bakery Rack, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic folk art wooden bread rack from 19th century France reminiscent of bygone eras. Crafted with
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Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Wood

Circa 19th Century English Painted Wood Display Pedestal with Storage
Located in London, GB
An English circa 19th century pedestal wooden base that's been painted in an historic, mid-blue
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1850s British Georgian Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Oak

Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Wavy Glass Triple Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
adjustable wooden shelves (need wooden shelf slats to insert four), 3 dovetailed drawers, original wavy glass
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19th Century Victorian Antique Wooden Shelves

Materials

Glass, Walnut

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Antique Wooden Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique wooden shelves is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and iron, all antique wooden shelves available were constructed with great care. Antique wooden shelves have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Industrial, Victorian and Art Nouveau antique wooden shelves are consistently popular styles.

How Much are Antique Wooden Shelves?

Prices for antique wooden shelves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique wooden shelves begin at $89 and can go as high as $14,454, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.

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 Wooden Shelves
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique wooden bowls were used in either storing or serving food. Wooden bowls were also preferred for bread making, as the wood held the heat that was generated by the fermenting yeast. You’ll find a variety of antique wooden bowls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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