Skip to main content

Iconic Shelves

4
to
59
601
455
789
548
304
178
163
161
160
106
28
27
27
25
14
9
6
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
56
44
28
27
27
Sort By
Wall Shelves Model 112B-2, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
shelves are sold as a set. Iconic well-known design by Alvar Aalto.
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Birch

Maarten Baas Unique Where there is smoke cabinet, iconic dutch design
By Maarten Baas
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
, including this one. An iconic and early piece, bringing to mind other iconic modernist pieces like the Nuage
Category

Early 2000s Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Set of 2, Libra Shelves 120 by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Libra Shelves 120 by Colé Italia with Martinelli/Venezia Dimensions: H.42 D.20 W.124 cm
Category

2010s Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Set of 2, Libra Shelves 120 by Colé Italia
Set of 2, Libra Shelves 120 by Colé Italia
H 16.54 in W 48.82 in D 7.88 in
Set of 2, Libra Shelves 60 by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Libra shelves 60 by Colé Italia with Martinelli/Venezia Dimensions: H.42 D.20 W.55 cm
Category

2010s Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Set of 2, Libra Shelves 60 by Colé Italia
Set of 2, Libra Shelves 60 by Colé Italia
H 16.54 in W 21.66 in D 7.88 in
Pair Mid Century Faux Bamboo Etageres Shelves by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Stamford, CT
Great pair of faux bamboo tall shelves beautifully painted in a pale yellow finish. Each with six
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

GLASS SHELVES #1 '1976', by Shiro Kuramata for Glas Italia
By Shiro Kuramata, Glas Italia
Located in Macherio, IT
Glass Shelves #1 (1976) Shelves is shown here in the transparent glass. Bookcase characterised by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass

Set of 2, Libra Shelves 60 & 120 by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, libra shelves 60 & 120 by Colé Italia with Martinelli/Venezia Dimensions: H.42 D.20 W.55
Category

2010s Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Rare signed Paul Evans 'Cityscape' large etagere freestanding shelves, USA 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Hastings, GB
A rare signed iconic Paul Evans 'Cityscape' large freestanding etagere, USA 1970s. Chrome & brass
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Shelves

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair of shelves in oak RY21 by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of shelves model RY21 designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced in Denmark by RY Møbler during the
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Pair of large shelves in oak RY21 by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of shelves model RY21 designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced in Denmark by RY Møbler during the
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Iconic 'Farrow & Jackson' 49 Bottle Wine Rack in Metal and Wood
Located in Tilburg, NL
Farrow & Jackson Wine Rack in Metal and Wood, England, early 20th century. This is a rare and large Farrow & Jackson of London wine rack in metal and wood. Farrow & Jackson have s...
Category

Early 20th Century Shelves

Materials

Metal

Janet Schwietzer, Pace, Modern Obra Bookshelf, Red Lacquer, Steel, glass, 1990s
By Janet Schweitzer
Located in Stamford, CT
Pace Collection "Obra" three section wall unit by Janet Schwietzer Iconic design by Janet
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Nice vintage modular wall rack, Dutch Design
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this Modernist style icon in purple and gray. This wall rack/wall unit consists of two
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Nice vintage modular wall rack, Dutch Design
Nice vintage modular wall rack, Dutch Design
H 23.63 in W 20.08 in D 7.09 in
Dorothee Becker & Ingo Maurer, Uten.Silo, 1970s
By Dorothee Becker
Located in London, GB
Make the most of your wall space with the classic plastic, wall storage unit. This iconic design is
Category

Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Plastic

Element Shelf by Nana Zaalishvili
Located in Geneve, CH
' created by Giorgi Chakhava (1923-2007), an iconic Georgian architect. While working on her book, "Soviet
Category

2010s Georgian Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Element Shelf by Nana Zaalishvili
Element Shelf by Nana Zaalishvili
H 33.47 in W 49.22 in D 15.75 in
Rare 70s Italian Wall Unit 'Portatutto' by Ferrarin and Salvioli for Lamperti
By Lamperti
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Rare and iconic wall unit ‘Portatutto’ designed by Ferrarin and Salvioli for Lamperti, Italy in the
Category

Vintage 1970s Space Age Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Plastic

Exceptional Large Signed Paul Evans 1969 Directional Sclupted Bronze Wall Unit
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
piece is an exceptional example of a stellar and much-loved design. All 12 smoked glass shelves are
Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Cielo Wall Shelf, Medium Walnut
By Woodendot
Located in Madrid, Madrid
collection’s iconic leaf shape that represents movement and the organic shapes we find in nature. Carefully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Cielo Wall Shelf, Medium Walnut
Cielo Wall Shelf, Medium Walnut
H 1.97 in W 22.05 in D 4.34 in
Cielo Wall Shelf · Large Black
By Woodendot
Located in Madrid, Madrid
collection’s iconic leaf shape that represents movement and the organic shapes we find in nature. Carefully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Cielo Wall Shelf · Large Black
Cielo Wall Shelf · Large Black
H 1.97 in W 29.53 in D 4.34 in
Cielo Wall Shelf, Medium White
By Woodendot
Located in Madrid, Madrid
collection’s iconic leaf shape that represents movement and the organic shapes we find in nature. Carefully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Cielo Wall Shelf, Medium White
Cielo Wall Shelf, Medium White
H 1.97 in W 22.05 in D 4.34 in
Cielo Wall Shelf, Large Walnut
By Woodendot
Located in Madrid, Madrid
collection’s iconic leaf shape that represents movement and the organic shapes we find in nature. Carefully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Cielo Wall Shelf, Large Walnut
Cielo Wall Shelf, Large Walnut
H 1.97 in W 29.53 in D 4.34 in
Cielo Wall Shelf, Large Oak
By Woodendot
Located in Madrid, Madrid
collection’s iconic leaf shape that represents movement and the organic shapes we find in nature. Carefully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Cielo Wall Shelf, Large Oak
Cielo Wall Shelf, Large Oak
H 1.97 in W 29.53 in D 4.34 in
Cielo Wall Shelf, Large White
By Woodendot
Located in Madrid, Madrid
collection’s iconic leaf shape that represents movement and the organic shapes we find in nature. Carefully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Cielo Wall Shelf, Large White
Cielo Wall Shelf, Large White
H 1.97 in W 29.53 in D 4.34 in
Cielo Wall Shelf, Medium Black
By Woodendot
Located in Madrid, Madrid
collection’s iconic leaf shape that represents movement and the organic shapes we find in nature. Carefully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Cielo Wall Shelf, Medium Black
Cielo Wall Shelf, Medium Black
H 1.97 in W 22.05 in D 4.34 in
Cielo Wall Shelf, Small White
By Woodendot
Located in Madrid, Madrid
collection’s iconic leaf shape that represents movement and the organic shapes we find in nature. Carefully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Cielo Wall Shelf, Small White
Cielo Wall Shelf, Small White
H 1.97 in W 13.78 in D 4.34 in
Cielo Wall Shelf, Small Walnut
By Woodendot
Located in Madrid, Madrid
collection’s iconic leaf shape that represents movement and the organic shapes we find in nature. Carefully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Cielo Wall Shelf, Small Walnut
Cielo Wall Shelf, Small Walnut
H 1.97 in W 13.78 in D 4.34 in
Cielo Wall Shelf, Small Black
By Woodendot
Located in Madrid, Madrid
collection’s iconic leaf shape that represents movement and the organic shapes we find in nature. Carefully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Cielo Wall Shelf, Small Black
Cielo Wall Shelf, Small Black
H 1.97 in W 13.78 in D 4.34 in
Cielo Wall Shelf, Medium Oak
By Woodendot
Located in Madrid, Madrid
collection’s iconic leaf shape that represents movement and the organic shapes we find in nature. Carefully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Cielo Wall Shelf, Medium Oak
Cielo Wall Shelf, Medium Oak
H 1.97 in W 22.05 in D 4.34 in
1960s Cream “Utensilo 1” Plastic Storage by Dorothee Maurer Becker for Design M
By Dorothee Maurer-Becker
Located in San Gabriel, CA
plastic, and some rust to the metal hooks and clips. An iconic design classic from the late 60's. This
Category

Vintage 1960s German Space Age Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Teak & Glass Shelving System Abstracta by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Odense, DK
and thick glass shelves. The minimalistic and modern looking furniture system is perfect for conscious
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

NSNG Stainless Steel Wall Cabinet
By Joost van Bleiswijk, Kiki & Joost
Located in Eindhoven, NL
No Screw No Glue is an iconic range of furniture and objects designed by Joost Van Bleiswijk in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel

NSNG Stainless Steel Wall Cabinet
H 111.03 in W 178.75 in D 21.26 in
Gio Ponti style, fitted wall
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
, invented the category of the fitted wall and it immediately became an iconic design. From these
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Gio Ponti style, fitted wall
Gio Ponti style, fitted wall
H 23.63 in W 59.06 in D 10.24 in
Fantastic Midcentury Mexican Modernist Console by Eugenio Escudero
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
of the most iconic designs of Eugenio Escudero, recently restored professionally.
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Fantastic Midcentury Mexican Modernist Console by Eugenio Escudero
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
in Mexico constructed with solid cedar wood and brass accents, this is one of the most iconic designs
Category

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

Materials

Cedar

USM Haller Shelving RE119
By Usm Haller, Fritz Haller, Paul Schaerer
Located in New York, NY
created. It’s an icon of modernist design and art – it’s been a part of the Museum of Modern Art’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Shelving RE119
USM Haller Shelving RE119
Pure WhiteGolden YellowGraphite BlackBeige + 2 more
H 71 in W 31 in D 15 in
USM Haller Shelving R1 Storage System
By Paul Schaerer, Fritz Haller, Usm Haller
Located in New York, NY
created. It’s an icon of modernist design and art – it’s been a part of the Museum of Modern Art’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Chrome, Steel

USM Shelving Q118 Storage System
By Usm Haller, Fritz Haller, Paul Schaerer
Located in New York, NY
the day it was first created. It’s an icon of modernist design and art – it’s been a part of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Chrome, Steel

USM Shelving R2 Storage System
By Paul Schaerer, Fritz Haller, Usm Haller
Located in New York, NY
was first created. It’s an icon of modernist design and art – it’s been a part of the Museum of Modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Chrome, Steel

21st Century Marcantonio Apothecary Cabinet Wood Inlay Scapin Collezioni
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
edition of eight pieces. The external, exclusively inlaid with ramage pattern, is enriched with an iconic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Metal Rock Gold Shelf Aluminum Foam Customizable by Michael Young
By Michael Young
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
designing award-winning icons for its clients that last a lifetime and are presented in museums globally
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Metal Rock Gold Shelf Aluminum Foam Customizable by Michael Young
By Michael Young
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
designing award-winning icons for its clients that last a lifetime and are presented in museums globally
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Tomado Wall Mount Red and Yellow Shelving Unit
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century single section industrial style wall mounted shelving by the iconic Tomado
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Milo Baughman or Gabriella Crespi Style Glass Chrome Cane Tall & Narrow Etagere
By Gabriella Crespi, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
or Milo Baughman, who is famous in part for his iconic etagere designs. This example is made of 1 1/4
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Asia Modern Style Display Étagères for Restoration
By Michael Taylor
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Michael Taylor, the iconic California design master. With triple cupboard bases each containing a pull-out
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Wood

Bookshelf B30 in Solid Elm by Pierre Chapo, France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
bookshelf boasts six adjustable shelves of varying lengths, allowing you to customize the display according
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Elm

Alvar Aalto Shelve Model 112B-2 from the 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
condition, minor wear consistent with age and use. Iconic Alvar Aalto design. There are two shelves and they
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Shelve Model 112B-2 from the 1950s
Alvar Aalto Shelve Model 112B-2 from the 1950s
H 25.2 in W 35.44 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Patinated Iron and Pine Bakers Rack or Bookshelves
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. The ball finials on top are reminiscent of Mario Papperzini's MCM iconic chair designs. The shelves
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Shelves

Materials

Iron

Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in München, Bavaria
Scandinavian design. Crafted by the iconic Danish designer Poul Cadovius in the 1950s, the Royal System is
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Milo Baughman or Gabriella Crespi Style Glass Chrome Cane Tall & Narrow Etagere
By Gabriella Crespi, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
or Milo Baughman, who is famous in part for his iconic etagere designs. This exmaple is made of 1 1/4
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in München, Bavaria
Scandinavian design. Crafted by the iconic Danish designer Poul Cadovius in the 1950s, the Royal System is
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Pair of Patinated Iron and Pine Bakers Rack or Bookshelves
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. The thick iron columns feature large ball finials on top and six shelves spaced approximately 10
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Shelves

Materials

Iron

Ginza Wooden Robot by Umeda Masanori for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Masanori Umeda
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Ginza wooden robot with plastic laminate, shelves & drawers by Masanori Umeda for Memphis Milano
Category

2010s Shelves

Materials

Plastic

Danish Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
Scandinavian design. Crafted by the iconic Danish designer Poul Cadovius in the 1950s, the Royal System is
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Danish Oak Storage System Attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, c. 1960's
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
units, (1) leaded glass cabinet unit, (13) shelves, and (2) keys. NOTE: Dimensions provided refer only
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak, Glass

Art Deco Mahogany Shelf or Bookcase by Eugène Printz, 1932
By Eugene Printz
Located in Paris, FR
Light wood bookcase with four shelves. One side of each shelf has an arc of a circle shape. 1932
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Wood

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
shelving unit from 1940. Drawing on her experience of seeing cloud-like wall-hung modular shelves in Kyoto
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage 4-Bay Mid-Century Wall Unit by Pilastro
By Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Brooklyn, NY
iconic design reflects the essence of mid-century modernism, combining clean lines and bold colors. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Midcentury Modular Three Bay Bookcase Wall Unit and Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted Danish modern three-bay wall unit with adjustable shelves. This wall unit is finished on
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
shelves in Kyoto, she developed her own version: functional, attractive and versatile. These units can be
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

MDF Italia Customizable Random Bookcase by Neuland Industriede
By MDF Italia
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Random bookcase is renewed and the product range welcomes new modules and colours. The
Category

2010s Italian Shelves

Materials

Lacquer

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Iconic Shelves", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Iconic Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of iconic shelves available for sale. Each of these unique iconic shelves was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and steel. We have 142 antique and vintage iconic shelves in-stock, while there are 175 modern editions to choose from as well. Iconic shelves have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Iconic shelves made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made iconic shelves over the years, but those made by Cassina, Charlotte Perriand and Gubi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Iconic Shelves?

Iconic shelves can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,510, while the lowest priced sells for $429 and the highest can go for as much as $102,784.

Read More

The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home

Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.

What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?

The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.

This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once

Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.

28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name

Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.

Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.

Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.