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"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
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Shelf Unit with Brass Edges
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this circa 1960s small standing shelf unit is made of mahogany and features two
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Riley 5 Shelf Unit by Dare Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Riley 5 shelf unit by Dare Studio, 2018 Dimensions: H 164.5 cm, D 40 cm, W 180 cm Materials
Category

2010s British Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Riley 5 Shelf Unit by Dare Studio
Riley 5 Shelf Unit by Dare Studio
H 64.77 in W 70.87 in D 15.75 in
Riley 3 Shelf Unit by Dare Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Riley 3 shelf unit by Dare Studio, 2018 Dimensions: H 91.1 cm, D 40 cm, W 180 cm Materials
Category

2010s British Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Riley 3 Shelf Unit by Dare Studio
Riley 3 Shelf Unit by Dare Studio
H 35.87 in W 70.87 in D 15.75 in
William IV Whatnot Mahogany Bookcase Shelf Unit
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV Mahogany Whatnot. Standing on brass castors and turned feet. 1 x Cupboard with
Category

Vintage 1980s William IV Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Cityscape wall unit with display shelf Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A custom made large wall unit by Paul Evans Studio for Directional. It consists of four portals
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Modular Shelf Unit with integrated desk, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
metal structure with brass details that supports the adjustable shelves, a storage module with a door
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid century danish modern sideboard credenza with bookcase shelf unit by Lovig
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Lovig Dansk
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful mid century Danish modern credenza with shelf unit designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen for
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Important Wall Unit, Large Curved Sofa and walnut Shelfs by Dassi, 1940
By Ico Parisi, Mobilificio Dassi
Located in Rome, IT
Important wall unit, a large curved "conversation" sofa by Dassi executed in 1940 attributed to Ico
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Mid century danish modern credenza flip down desk bookcase shelf unit by Lovig
By Lovig Dansk
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful mid century Danish modern credenza with flip down desk and shelf unit designed by Lovig
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Shelf with Brass Back by Tomasz Omachel
Located in Geneve, CH
Shelf with Brass Back by Tomasz Omachel Dimensions: D 33 x W 80 x H 34 cm. Materials: Ash and
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Shelf with Brass Back by Tomasz Omachel
Shelf with Brass Back by Tomasz Omachel
H 13.39 in W 31.5 in D 13 in
Solid Brass and chrome with glass shelving unit
By Renato Zevi
Located in Toronto, ON
Solid Chrome and brass/bronze two toned shelf with up to 6 glass shelves. This solid and sturdy
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Midcentury Italian Black Lacquer and Brass Wall Unit
Located in Troy, MI
Italian display unit in black lacquered wood with glass shelves and brass accents, circa 1970s
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Sideboard Marble Top Storage Unit Brass Container
By FILIPPO CARANDINI
Located in Milan, IT
Laurent marble top, lacquered wooden interior and brass handles and side panels. Each of the three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Midcentury Brass and Glass Angular Formed Shelving Unit
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
installation in the room. The unit has 3 shelf levels of strong continuous glass sheet and can either stand
Category

Mid-20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Sideboard Onyx Top Storage Unit Brass Marble Container
By FILIPPO CARANDINI
Located in Milan, IT
top, lacquered wooden interior and brass handles and side panels. Each of the three compartments has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Contemporary Sideboard Carrara Marble Top Storage Unit Brass Container
By FILIPPO CARANDINI
Located in Milan, IT
marble top, lacquered wooden interior and brass handles and side panels. Each of the three compartments
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Contemporary Bookcase Floor to Ceiling Storage Unit Brass Marble Bookshelf
By FILIPPO CARANDINI
Located in Milan, IT
brass handle and each compartment has an internal glass shelf. The bookcase can be placed both against
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Marble, Brass

Contemporary Bookcase Floor to Ceiling Storage Unit Brass Marble Bookshelf
By FILIPPO CARANDINI
Located in Milan, IT
vertical brass handle and each compartment has an internal glass shelf. The bookcase can be placed both
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Large brass room divider shelf, attr. to Romeo Rega, Italy 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Greding, DE
Large room divider shelf made of brass with a dark brown lacquered base with three drawers and two
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Bookcase Onyx Top Floor to Ceiling Storage Unit Brass Bookshelf
By FILIPPO CARANDINI
Located in Milan, IT
vertical brass handle and each compartment has an internal glass shelf. The bookcase can be placed both
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Italian Wall Unit, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
Modular wall unit with 3 shelves, 2 boxes with two sliding glass doors containing one shelf, 1
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Wall Unit, 1960s
Italian Wall Unit, 1960s
H 103.15 in W 64.57 in D 17.33 in
Mid century Paul McCobb Calvin Credenza Brass Black Lacquer with top unit
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century American designer Paul McCobb Calvin Irwin Collection credenza unit In Black Lacquer
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Bookcase Shelf in Plexiglass, Steel and Brass Midcentury Design Italia 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Plexiglass bookcase or wall unit with three shelves. Transparent glass shelves that rest on a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Steel

Italian Modern Gold Brass Tubular Shelving Unit Étagère on Black Lacquered Base
Located in New York, NY
a free-standing display in the middle of a room or as a wall shelf unit. Ideal for organizing. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Book Case - Shelving Unit
Located in Hellerup, DK
wooden shelf, all movable, in each book case. At the moment we have 4 pieces on stock at our remote
Category

Vintage 1960s French Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Book Case - Shelving Unit
Book Case - Shelving Unit
H 84.65 in W 31.5 in D 14.57 in
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
Category

Vintage 1920s French Shelves

Materials

Brass

Bookcase / Wall Unit by Finn Juhl BO71 for Bovirke, 1960s Rosewood Pine Brass
By Finn Juhl
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Large modular wall shelf BO71 from the 1960s with a beautiful rosewood veneer and shelves made of
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Cosima 7 Console / Storage Unit in Cream Shagreen and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
a bronze-patina brass shelf below the drawers that has a circle cutout pattern. This storage unit is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Cosima 7 Console / Storage Unit in Cream Shagreen and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
a bronze-patina brass shelf below the drawers that has a circle cutout pattern. This storage unit is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Cosima 8 Console / Storage Unit in Cream Shagreen and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
to store anything from jewelry to stationary. This piece includes a bronze-patina brass frame, with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Large Wall Units.
Located in Auckland, AUK
disassambled for easy transport. Module dimensions from far left bay as below: -- Bay One -- [shelf x 2] 91W
Category

Vintage 1960s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Large Wall Units.
Mid Century Large Wall Units.
H 84.26 in W 145.67 in D 15.75 in
Hamilton Media Unit by Daytona
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
brushed gloss finish. The upholstered open compartment reveals a single shelf and has a front panel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Hamilton Media Unit by Daytona
Hamilton Media Unit by Daytona
H 19.69 in W 94.49 in D 19.69 in
Amuneal’s Collector’s Wine Unit with Bar Cabinet
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
to store and display your favorite bottles. Our precision machined brass fittings make each shelf
Category

2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Amuneal's Collector’s Wardrobe + Vanity 4 Bay Unit
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Collector’s fittings allows this unit to be very flexible in height adjustment and shelf placement. Each of
Category

2010s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Shelves

Materials

Brass

1970's Hollywood Regency Etagere / Shelf
By Charles Hollis Jones, Milo Baughman, Maison Jansen
Located in Burbank, CA
Gorgeous vintage Mid century Modern shelving unit for sale. Manufactured in the 1970's, and very
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Danish Teak Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern step-back teak secretary bookcase or wall unit cabinet was made in
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Amuneal’s Loft 3 Post Back Bar Unit
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
collection. Our loft posts in blackened gunmetal and fully machined brass fittings in our buffed brass finish
Category

2010s American Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

GORDON'S Late 20th Century Campaign Style Shelving Unit - B
By Gordon Furniture Co.
Located in Charlotte, NC
. Fruitwood with decorative brass accents. Features a flat front, double fixed shelf to center creating the
Category

Late 20th Century American Campaign Bookcases

Materials

Brass

John Stuart Burlwood and Glass Wall Unit
By John Stuart, West Michigan Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sturdy patinated brass finish metal frame showcase the quality of this John Stuart shelf unit. Please
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

William Watting Free Standing Modular Wall unit, 1960s the Netherlands
By William Watting
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern period modular two-tone wall unit designed by William Watting for Fristho, The
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture French Library Cabinet Lighted Secretary Desk Stacking Unit
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Chester, PA
original brass key for the desk is included. Lower cabinet with paneled doors and adjustable shelf
Category

Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Librenza Bar Serving Shelf
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern tola bar display shelf unit. From the 'Librenza' collection by G-Plan, UK, 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Mahogany

1970s Thomasville Mystique 3 Campaign Queen Unit with Armoires and Mirrors
By Thomasville
Located in Waxahachie, TX
unit Bed set up with side armoires comprised of dark wood, removeable mirrors, lights, full/queen
Category

Vintage 1970s American Campaign Bedroom Sets

Materials

Brass

Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen For Hansen & Guldborg Furniture Danish Wall Unit
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
shelves and eight other, with sloped shelf. Highly decorative unit, completely modular, with sculpted
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Danish Wall Unit, Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen For Hansen & Guldborg Furniture
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
A remarkable and functional Danish Mid Century Modern wall unit, designed by Rud Thygesen and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Red Lizard Skin Arched three-Piece Wall Unit
Located in Palm Springs, CA
single shelf of glass that rest in between. The units are 32 inches wide each and the center piece of
Category

20th Century Unknown Bookcases

Mid-century 3 bay lighted display cabinet / wall unit with desk
Located in Chicago, IL
32” x 18.5” x 77”H ea Three-bay lighted wall unit in oak •smoked glass doors with brass hinges
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Large Czechoslovakian Modernist Oak and Walnut Freestanding Wall Unit by Jitona
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Versatile freestanding wall-unit/bookcase in oak, walnut, and pine with aluminum, steel, and brass
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Unusual Antique Indian or African Shelve Unit Bookcase
Located in London, GB
. Formed from heavy wood, with a variety of metal and brass embellishments. Found in France, likely
Category

Early 20th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Modular Metal Block Table with Internal Shelf
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
act as stools or a small coffee table or turned upright to act as a small shelving or storage unit
Category

2010s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Pair of Teak effect Bedside Tables shelving units by Schreiber, 70s
By Schreiber
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
, finished in a teak effect laminated wood with solid brass handles These units are perfect for anyone who
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Unique Italian Large Wall Unit with Writing Desk in Maple and Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe with writing desk, birch, maple, fabric, glass, brass, coated steel, Italy, 1950s Hailing
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass, Steel

Hollywood Regency Pyramid Shelf in Gold and Smoked Glass, France 1960s
By Maison Charles
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This shelving unit features a golden brass frame, smoked glass shelves, and a black-lacquered
Category

Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Teak Modular Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé, 1950s
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern free standing modular wall unit. Design by Louis van Teeffelen
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Large Dassi Mahogany Wall Unit Bookcase, 4 doors, Part of Unique Living Room 1940
By Ico Parisi, Mobilificio Dassi
Located in Rome, IT
designed to commission Mahogany, maple wood, brass details this wall unit consist in two units Measures
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid Century G Plan Oak Brandon Corner Storage Unit And Shelves, 1960s
By G Plan Furniture, Ebenezer Gomme
Located in London, GB
A mid century G Plan Brandon corner unit with modular flanking trapezoidal shelf units. The three
Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Vintage Danish Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
brass shelf brackets and a few years later the model Cado with wooden shelf brackets. He also named the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish rosewood modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
brass shelf brackets and a few years later the model Cado with wooden shelf brackets. He also named the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

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Brass Shelf Unit For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic brass shelf unit available at 1stDibs. A brass shelf unit — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a brass shelf unit, we have 27 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a brass shelf unit — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A brass shelf unit made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Paul Evans, George Nelson and Calvin each produced at least one beautiful brass shelf unit that is worth considering.

How Much is a Brass Shelf Unit?

A brass shelf unit can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,648, while the lowest priced sells for $975 and the highest can go for as much as $20,000.

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 Brass Shelf Unit
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A 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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