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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
Pair of Retro, 1960s French Shelving Units
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
One-of-a-kind pair of custom-made shelvings units, with a hooded metal top, and glass shelves
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Sheet Metal

Pair of Retro, 1960s French Shelving Units
Pair of Retro, 1960s French Shelving Units
H 67.72 in W 25.2 in D 21.26 in
Louis Philippe Style Rococo Gold Gilt & Glass French Shelving Unit
By Louis Philippe
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning rococo style Etagere with glass shelves in the manner of Louis Philippe
Category

Vintage 1960s French Rococo Bookcases

Materials

Resin

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

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
Category

Vintage 1960s French Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Industrial Shelving Unit
Vintage French Industrial Shelving Unit
H 48.8 in W 26.4 in D 18.9 in
C.1950S French Modernist Cabinet/Shelving Unit
Located in London, GB
A French modernist corner cabinet/shelving unit with four adjustable shelves. The cabinet is oak
Category

Vintage 1950s French Shelves

Materials

Metal

C.1950S French Modernist Cabinet/Shelving Unit
C.1950S French Modernist Cabinet/Shelving Unit
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H 94.1 in W 37.8 in D 19.3 in
Picture Frame Shelving Unit
By Goat Lab Furniture
Located in Gironde, BORDEAUX
A handsome wall hung shelving unit hand made with the finest French walnut wood. The rectangular
Category

2010s French Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Picture Frame Shelving Unit
Picture Frame Shelving Unit
H 47.25 in W 27.56 in D 7.88 in
Prouve Style French Blue Steel Shelving Unit
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
French metal etagere in original turquoise paint; can be corner shelving or freestanding
Category

Vintage 1950s French Industrial Shelves

Materials

Steel

Book Case - Shelving Unit
Located in Hellerup, DK
Cool vintage tall chrome book case from 1960-1970s. There are 4 smoke colored glass shelves and 1 wooden shelf, all movable, in each book case. At the moment we have 4 pieces on stoc...
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
Shuidi Shelving Unit #1
By Studio MVW
Located in Paris, FR
space without visual barriers and welcome books or small objects. This bookcase and shelving unit by
Category

Early 2000s Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel

Shuidi Shelving Unit #1
Shuidi Shelving Unit #1
H 45.28 in W 27.56 in D 7.88 in
Shuidi Shelving Unit #2
By Studio MVW
Located in Paris, FR
space without visual barriers and welcome books or small objects. This bookcase and shelving unit by
Category

Early 2000s Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel

Shuidi Shelving Unit #2
Shuidi Shelving Unit #2
H 70.87 in W 43.31 in D 8.67 in
19th Century Theodore Scherf Shelving Unit
By Théodore Scherf
Located in Ongar, GB
A late 19th century industrial shelving unit by French maker Theodore Scherf. With adjustable
Category

Antique 19th Century French Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Theodore Scherf Shelving Unit
19th Century Theodore Scherf Shelving Unit
H 98.43 in W 68.9 in D 17.72 in
French Midcentury Brass and Glass Angular Formed Shelving Unit
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Large, handsome distinctive and sculptural vintage brass shelves, from 1960s, France. With
Category

Mid-20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Wicker and Glass Shelving Unit, France, 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
French Bohemian Wicker shelf unit from the late mid-century. It consists of a metal frame and
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Pierre Chapo B30 shelving unit in Elm France 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
own workshop in France, ca 1960. Built with solid elm wood, it features six sturdy shelves with a rich
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Elm

20th Century French Bamboo Book Shelving - Vintage Wall Rack, Unit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern French shelving made of handcrafted bamboo, in good
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bamboo

Philippe Starck John Ild Model Shelving Unit, circa 1977, France.
By Philippe Starck
Located in Brussels, BE
Philippe Starck John Ild model self-carying shelving unit for Disform, circa 1977, France. 5 black
Category

Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Stunning Art Nouveau Brass and Glass Staggered Shelving Unit-French
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
rosettes that are mounted in the cross joints of the stand itself. The stunning shelving unit was
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Shelves

Materials

Brass

Four Shelves 'Verticale' Polished Oak Shelving Unit
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four shelves 'Verticale' polished oak shelving unit. Highest quality solid oak construction
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Two Shelves 'Verticale' Polished Oak Shelving Unit
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two shelves 'Verticale' polished oak shelving unit. Highest quality solid oak construction.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Two Shelves 'Verticale' Polished Oak Shelving Unit
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two shelves 'Verticale' polished oak shelving unit. Highest quality solid oak construction.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Four Shelves 'Verticale' Polished Oak Shelving Unit
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four shelves 'Verticale' polished oak shelving unit. Highest quality solid oak construction
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Four Shelves 'Verticale' Polished Oak Shelving Unit
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four shelves 'Verticale' polished oak shelving unit. Highest quality solid oak construction
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Six Shelves 'Verticale' Polished Oak Shelving Unit
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Six shelves 'Verticale' polished oak shelving unit. Highest quality solid oak construction
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Compas Feet Reconstruction Era Shelving Unit in Dark Brown Oak - France 1950s
By Pierre Cruège
Located in New York, NY
René Gabriel era shelving unit. Compas feet. In the style of Pierre Cruège. In good vintage
Category

Vintage 1950s French Shelves

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Center Shelving Unit, Wrought Iron, Metal, Brass and Glass - France
Located in Girona, ES
Center shelving unit, wrought iron and three metal plates with drypoint engraving in three levels
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron

Compas Feet Reconstruction Era Shelving Unit in Dark Brown Oak, France 1950's
By Pierre Cruège
Located in New York, NY
René Gabriel era shelving unit. Compas feet. In the style of Pierre Cruège. In good vintage
Category

Vintage 1950s French Shelves

Materials

Oak

Large Hollywood Regency Style Shelving Unit by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Hollywood Regency style shelving unit by Maison Jansen Spectacular design from Maison Jansen
Category

Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Brass

Handsome Large Black Iron Shelving Unit-Early 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Large and handsome iron shelving unit, ingeniously made out of two early 20th century French iron
Category

Early 20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Iron

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Mikado Wall Mounted Shelving Unit by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Mikado Wall Mounted Shelving Unit by Carla Baz Dimensions: D 40 X D 200 X H 200 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Mikado Wall Mounted Shelving Unit by Carla Baz
Mikado Wall Mounted Shelving Unit by Carla Baz
H 78.75 in W 78.75 in D 15.75 in
A BRUTALIST Set of 3 SHELVING UNITS by ADRIEN AUDOUX FRIDA MINNET, France, 1950
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in PARIS, FR
, attributed to Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, France 1950. DIMENSIONS of each shelf: L 58 x D 21 x H 21 cm
Category

Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Tall 'Horizontale' Black Steel and Oak Shelving Unit by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall 'Horizontale' black steel and oak shelving unit / bookcase by Design Frères. Polished and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Kim Moltzer Brushed Steel Brass Green Lucite Shelving Units
By Kim Moltzer
Located in Paris, IDF
Simple lines point to this beautiful pair of shelving vitrines units mid-century roots. Designed by
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Steel

Tall 'Horizontale' Black Steel and Oak Shelving Unit by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall 'Horizontale' black steel and oak shelving unit / bookcase by Design Frères. Polished and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in
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
Shelving Unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
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
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Nuage Shelving Unit by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid Centruy Modern Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56
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
Shelving unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
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
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
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
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
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
Shelving unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
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
Shelving Unit midel Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in
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
Shelving unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
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
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956. Relaunched by Cassina in
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
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in
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
Shelving unit model nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in
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
Shelving Unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
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
Shelving Unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012
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
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in
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
Shelving Unit midel Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956. Relaunched by Cassina in
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
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956. Relaunched by Cassina in
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
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956. Relaunched by Cassina in
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
Shelving Unit midel Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in
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
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in
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
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956. Relaunched by Cassina in
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
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

'Xiangsheng II Shelving Unit', a Modular Bronze Bookcase and Room Divider
By Studio MVW
Located in Paris, FR
‘XiangSheng II Shelving Unit‘ is an elegant collectible design work that combines champagne colored
Category

2010s Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

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French Shelving Unit For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French shelving unit for your home. Each French shelving unit for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. There are 83 variations of the antique or vintage French shelving unit you’re looking for, while we also have 12 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French shelving unit, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each French shelving unit bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French shelving unit over the years, but those crafted by Design Frères, Maison Jansen and François Monnet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a French Shelving Unit?

Prices for a French shelving unit can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $978 and can go as high as $22,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,530.

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 French Shelving Unit
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    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.

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