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Mid-Century Modern Teak Free Standing Shelving Units by Kurt Østervig, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, KP Mobler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Three stunning Mid-Century Modern free standing shelving units. Design by Kurt Østervig for KP
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's. 4 wooden shelves with a
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Teak Mid-Century Modern Free Standing Shelving Unit with Writing Table, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern freestanding shelving unit. Striking Belgium design from
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Iron

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

Vintage 1930s British Shelves

Materials

Wood

Emporium Shelving Unit
Emporium Shelving Unit
H 46 in W 30.5 in D 34.5 in
Milo Baughman Style Large Chrome and Glass Floating Etagere Shelving Wall Unit
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
, kitchen, or entryway. With 11 spacious shelves, this free-standing shelving wall unit provides ample space
Category

Mid-20th Century Shelves

Materials

Chrome

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
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Shelves

Materials

Wood

Handmade June Shelving System, 180cmL - Ebonized Oak - by BACD studio
By BACD Studio
Located in Værløse, DK
Create a refined space to showcase books and decor with a modern free standing shelving system
Category

2010s Danish Modern Shelves

Materials

Hardwood, Elm, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's. Wooden (teak veneer
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's. 4 wooden (teak veneer
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's. 5 wooden (teak veneer
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Free Standing Italian 60s Shelving System by Imb Serie Selex
Located in Genova, IT
Libreria free standing in due moduli italiana degli anni '60 prodotta da IMB (Industria Mobili
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Iron

Fillet Walnut Shelf by Table Borgi Bastormagi
Located in Geneve, CH
, walnut wood Other materials are available. Fillet is a free standing shelving unit made to embrace
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Fillet Walnut Shelf by Table Borgi Bastormagi
Fillet Walnut Shelf by Table Borgi Bastormagi
H 70.87 in W 49.22 in D 27.56 in
Mid-20th Century Chinese Carved Collector's Display Shelf/Room Divider
Located in Pomona, CA
, all hand carved and free standing shelving unite in dark mahogany finished. It features plenty of
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Free Standing String Shelving System, Teak Bookcase with Cabinet by Whb Germany
By WHB furniture
Located in Gaggenau, DE
String shelf-system teak by WHB Germany, 1950s Measurements: Height : 225 cm Width : 145 cm Depth : 40 cm Please inquiry for prices to your country before buying. A wooden crat...
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

1960’s mid century teak wall unit with desk unit by Avalon
Located in London, GB
A mid century modular free standing shelving/storage unit manufactured by respected manufacturer
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Mid century italian free standing wall unit, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
shelving in between. This very useful wall unit is free standing and doesnt need fixing to the wall. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Free Standing Black Counter Kitchen Island, Denmark circa 1980
Located in Round Top, TX
1800 to early 1900's. The back is paneled making this cabinet an ideal free standing kitchen island
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Country Cabinets

Materials

Pine, Paint

Large 19th Century Free Standing Louis XV Style Display Shelf
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Impressive free standing display shelving. Louis XV style with cabriole leg. Oak, Pegged
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Shelves

Materials

Oak

Free Standing Kitchen Island Old Shop Counter, France circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
smooth surface, the imperfections of the top add to the deep character of this one of a kind free
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Monument Free Standing Shelf Black Marble 'Marquina' Column, White Marble
By La Chance
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Monument is a collection of shelving units that combine wood and marble. Available in different
Category

2010s French Shelves

Materials

Marble

Monument Free Standing Shelf Black Marble 'Marquina' Column, Black Marble
By La Chance
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Monument is a collection of shelving units that combine wood and marble. Available in different
Category

2010s French Shelves

Materials

Marble

'Branch-Ish Shelf' Contemporary Free Standing Shelves, Schimmel & Schweikle 2020
Located in Antwerp, BE
texture, out of it which was then printed. The whole shelving unit is made from 24 identical branch
Category

2010s Dutch Other Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Monument Free Standing Shelf White Marble 'Pele De Tigre' Column, Birchwood
By La Chance
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Monument is a collection of shelving units that combine wood and marble. Available in different
Category

2010s French Shelves

Materials

Marble

Monument Free Standing Shelf Black Marble 'Marquina' Column, Black Stained Wood
By La Chance
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Monument is a collection of shelving units that combine wood and marble. Available in different
Category

2010s French Shelves

Materials

Marble

Monument Free Standing Shelf White Marble 'Pele De Tigre' Column, Black Stained
By La Chance
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Monument is a collection of shelving units that combine wood and marble. Available in different
Category

2010s French Shelves

Materials

Marble

Monument Free Standing Shelf White Marble 'Pele De Tigre' Column, Green Marble
By La Chance
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Monument is a collection of shelving units that combine wood and marble. Available in different
Category

2010s French Shelves

Materials

Marble

Monument Free Standing Shelf White Marble 'Pele De Tigre' Column, White Marble
By La Chance
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Monument is a collection of shelving units that combine wood and marble. Available in different
Category

2010s French Shelves

Materials

Marble

Monument Free Standing Shelf White Marble 'Pele De Tigre' Column, Black Marble
By La Chance
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Monument is a collection of shelving units that combine wood and marble. Available in different
Category

2010s French Shelves

Materials

Marble

A mid-century free standing cabinet by Robex in teak with metal supports
By Ladderax
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
units height, so you can place them exactly where you need them to be. The unit is free standing and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Mid Century MODERN Teak Danish Free Standing Bookcase + Pull Out Desk / WALL UNI
Located in Weehawken, NJ
small drawers. Storage space, shelving, a pull out desk – this piece has it all. Nice vintage condition
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Belgium Oak Shelving / TV Unit
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Belgium oak shelving / TV unit. Made of a combination of solid and thick veneer oak. Free standing
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Brutalist Shelves

Materials

Oak

Belgium Oak Shelving / TV Unit
Belgium Oak Shelving / TV Unit
H 27.17 in W 63 in D 20.87 in
Steel Room Divider Shelving - Customisable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
delicate and airy but strong. The straight back design sits neatly against a wall or can be free standing
Category

2010s British Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Steel Room Divider Shelving - Customisable
Steel Room Divider Shelving - Customisable
H 68.9 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Steel Room Divider, Minimal Metal Shelving - Customisable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
delicate and airy but strong. The straight-back design sits neatly against a wall or can be free-standing
Category

2010s British Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Antique French Shelving Unit in Cherry Wood
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique French shelving unit in cherry wood. This free-standing etagere / shelving unit has
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Shelves

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Shelving Unit in Cherry Wood
Antique French Shelving Unit in Cherry Wood
H 24.41 in W 32.49 in D 8.27 in
Victorian Mahogany Cabinet Carved Freize Chest
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A Wonderful Quality Mahogany 2 Door Side Cabinet of Serpentine Form. Standing Upon Tapered Legs
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Modern Bookcase Room Divider - Minimal Steel Metal Shelving
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
and airy but strong. The straight back design sits neatly against a wall or can be free standing to
Category

2010s British Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Nisse Strinning for String Pinewood Shelving System, Sweden, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Strinning in 1949. White metal risers with three pinewood veneer shelves. Rack is free standing but can
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern 2pc Modular Shelving Unit with Finished Back
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern two piece modular shelving unit features hardwood construction, free
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Nuage Shelving Unit by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
bookcase, wall-hung or free-standing for placement in the center of a room. A freeform that lends movement
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Green, Yellow Aluminium
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminum by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

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Free Standing Shelving For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of free standing shelving you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of free standing shelving — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of free standing shelving, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made object in our assortment of free standing shelving has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Barzilay, Ello and Kurt Østervig are consistently popular.

How Much is a Free Standing Shelving?

The average selling price for a piece of free standing shelving at 1stDibs is $2,068, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $3,400 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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 Free Standing Shelving
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A free-standing fireplace, often known as a stand-alone fireplace, is exactly what it sounds like. It's self-contained, so it doesn't require the same level of installation as a regular fireplace. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage free-standing fireplaces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A free-standing sculpture is a stand-alone, three-dimensional object that can be seen from all angles and can be walked around or held in your hand, depending on its size. Find a wide range of free-standing sculptures from the early 18th century to the 21st century on 1stDibs by various creators in different dimensions.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Free standing cabinets are generally cabinets that remain in the appropriate upright position on their own without help from external forces or without being bolted or attached to the wall. They enable you to maximize space. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage free-standing cabinets.

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