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Knick Knack Shelves

Ghidini 1961 Incrocio Shelves in Stainless Steel and Plexiglass by Andrea Branzi
By Andrea Branzi, Ghidini 1961
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
books, knick-knacks. Materials: 24-karat gold plated stainless steel and plexiglass.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Geometric Gold-plated Shelving Unit by Belgo Chrom, 1970s
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
a stunning wall display for your plants, knick knacks, books or other objects. In great condition
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Shelves

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Brass

Hollywood Regency Etagère in Shiny Brass and Smoked Glass by Renato Zevi
By Renato Zevi
Located in Doornspijk, NL
of shiny brass and black smoke glass A great display for your beloved knick knacks.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves

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Brass

Late 19th Century Brass and Steel French Provincial Baker’s Rack
Located in Middleburg, VA
home chef's kitchen. Plenty of space for all those knick-knacks and kitchen gadgets as this rack is 7
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Shelves

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Brass, Steel

Vintage Lane Furniture "Perception" Cupboard by Warren Church
By Lane Furniture, Warren C. Church
Located in Brooklyn, NY
plenty of storage space for your favorite knick knacks and bric-a-brac, while two ample outer cuboards
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

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Wood, Hardwood, Oak, Walnut

Nomadic Copolymer, Magazine Rack, Sculpture by Cometabolism Studio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
accompanied by the "Copolymer Image Project".Based on the form of the shelves of the knick-knack peddlers as
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2010s Asian Magazine Racks and Stands

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Stainless Steel

Black Lacquer Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in North York, ON
the cabinet boasts three pullout drawers, providing storage space for any knick-knacks or items you
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2010s American Chinoiserie Bookcases

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Metal

Early American Parlor, Circa 1820, Miniature Room by Eugene Kupjack
Located in Chicago, IL
knick-knacks fill the shelves while the perfectly proportioned furniture adorns the center of the room
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Retired Whaling Captain's Study, Nantucket, Miniature Room by Eugene Kupjack
Located in Chicago, IL
excellent example of the true talent of Eugene Kupjack. Tiny scrimshaw and knick-knacks fill the shelves
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1980s Contemporary Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Art Deco Italian Walnut Cabinet with Doors
Located in Prato, Tuscany
can be used for knick-knacks, books or other; the round brass handles are essential and linear. The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets

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Walnut, Pine

Art Deco Italian Walnut Cabinet with Doors
Art Deco Italian Walnut Cabinet with Doors
H 45.67 in W 53.55 in D 13.39 in

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Midcentury Brass and Chrome Umbrella Stand, Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid square umbrella stand in brass and chrome. This stunning piece was designed in the Italy in the 70s in the style of Willy Rizzo. The umbrella stand consists of an elegant w...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass, Chrome

Italian Murano Glass Vase by Alessandro Mendini for Venini, Italy
By Venini, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milan, Italy
Alessandro Mendini for Venini, Berito glass vase, with vertical pink stripes, incised mark and dated with applied circular label. Exhibited at Tingo design gallery in 2008 for the ex...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. In patinated unlacquerd brass and steel with (1) E26 medium based socket. Light...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Brass, Steel

Concrete Side Table "A" Abecedario Collection Studio Irvine for Forma&Cemento
By Marialaura Rossiello
Located in Rome, Lazio
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2010s Italian Brutalist End Tables

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Concrete

1960s Music Radio TV Record Player Cabinet, Mahogany, Osvaldo Borsani attributed
By Osvaldo Borsani, Cantu
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury music radio TV record player cabinet (or Dry Bar cabinet) in mahogany Osvaldo Borsani attributed Rare and important polyvalent entertainment music cabinet, beautiful also ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Copper

Bespoke Round Italian Travertine Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Made to order in Italy Round top Dimensions can be adjusted Honed or polished finish Rounded or straight edges Travertine pedestal Photos show recently...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Travertine

Contemporary Ixtle Solid Walnut Finish Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contemporary Ixtle walnut credenza.
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Italian Murano Glass Vase Simira Model by Alessandro Mendini for Venini.
By Venini, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milan, Italy
Vase model Simira filigree glass and solid glass base molded to the wheel, circa 1987- 1988. Signed. Biography Alessandro Mendini was born in Milan in 1931. After a long experience...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

"MT2" Sculptural Monobloc Sofa Designed by Ron Arad for Driade
By Ron Arad, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"MT2" is an iconic sculptural polyethylene monobloc sofa, designed by Ron Arad and manufactured by Driade, sand white colored outside and red, lilac, black or violet colored inside. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Plastic

"Clover" Flower Shaped Monobloc Armchair Designed by Ron Arad for Driade
By Ron Arad, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Clover" is a white, orange or green polyethylene flower shaped monobloc armchair, designed by Ron Arad and manufactured by Driade. White version only is available in quick ship. Ind...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Plastic

French Provincial Steel and Brass Bakers Rack
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century French Provincial Baker’s Rack. Wonderful Craftsmanship Made of scrolled steel with decorative brass details. Rare Small proportions. Normandy, circa 1890.
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Shelves

Materials

Brass, Steel

Renato Zevi Gilded Brass Italian Bookcase with Glass Shelves, Romeo Rega 1970s
By Renato Zevi, Zevi & C.
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible Hollywood Regency bookcase or etagere in gilt brass with four crystal glass shelves. This fantastic piece was designed and signed by Renato Zevi during ??the 1970s in Ital...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Bookcases

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Metal, Brass

Alessandro Mendini "Cubosfera" Table Lamp For Fidenza Vetraria, Italy 1968
By Fidenza Vetraria, Alessandro Mendini
Located in London, GB
For sale is a spectacular and truly special piece of Italian Mid-Century lighting, the "Cubosfera" table lamp by Alessandro Mendini, for Fidenza Vetraria, circa 1968. The lamp which...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Glass, Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Rolling Drop-Leaf Bar Cart by Stanley's
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern bar cart features the ability to extend its width from 40.5 inches to 65.25 inches by extending its leaves. The wonderful sculpted detail on the cabinet...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Antique French Bakers Rack
Located in Houston, TX
This is an early 20th century bakers rack made of iron with brass trim. The makers name, Echalie and Biabaud, Paris is embossed on the cast iron feet. The metal shelves are topped wi...
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Early 20th Century Bookcases

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Brass, Iron

Antique French Bakers Rack
Antique French Bakers Rack
H 95 in W 78 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

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Hardwood

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Victorian Walnut 3 Tier Carved Knick Knack Corner Whatnot Wall Shelf Curio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Walnut 3 Tier Carved Knick Knack Corner Whatnot wall shelf Curio. Circa Early
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Early 20th Century Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Walnut

Swivel Mahogany French Bookshelves
Located in Pasadena, CA
Uniquely display books, photos or knick-knacks on this swivel shelving unit. Solid shelves with
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Vintage 1950s French Shelves

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Chrome

Swivel Mahogany French Bookshelves
Swivel Mahogany French Bookshelves
H 36 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Round Burl Wood Étagère Bookcase
Located in Houston, TX
collection of books and knick-knacks to decorative plants and photos of your family and friends. It is
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20th Century North American Shelves

Materials

Burl

Round Burl Wood Étagère Bookcase
Round Burl Wood Étagère Bookcase
H 65 in W 52 in D 14 in
English 19th Century Mahogany Whatnot Shelf
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
, photos, or any other knick knacks that one might want to show off that could otherwise clutter up a room
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Antique 19th Century English Other Shelves

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Wood, Mahogany

English 19th Century Mahogany Whatnot Shelf
English 19th Century Mahogany Whatnot Shelf
H 61.75 in W 30.13 in D 12.13 in
Scandinavian Midcentury Oak Whatnot Shelf
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
decorative solution for storing and displaying books, photos, or any other knick knacks that one might want
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Wood, Oak

Scandinavian Midcentury Oak Whatnot Shelf
Scandinavian Midcentury Oak Whatnot Shelf
H 68.63 in W 39.25 in D 8.63 in
1820s French Bleached Oak Cupboard
Located in High Point, NC
childhood memories of inspecting shelves stuffed with knick-knacks that seem to stretch to the sky. In this
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Antique Early 19th Century French Rustic Buffets

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Iron

1820s French Bleached Oak Cupboard
1820s French Bleached Oak Cupboard
H 84.6 in W 59.1 in D 23.6 in
Antique Display Cabinet, France, Around 1870
Located in Chorzów, PL
. Glazed piece of furniture with shelves inside, perfect for display small knick-knacks. A fairly
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Antique 1870s French Louis Philippe Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Antique Display Cabinet, France, Around 1870
Antique Display Cabinet, France, Around 1870
H 35.04 in W 37.01 in D 15.36 in
Czech Bauhaus Streamlined Tubular Chrome Table or Plant Stand
Located in Oakland, CA
collections of things. Wikipedia would say “knick knacks” but we have stylish collectibles in mind! Very
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus End Tables

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Luxurious Etagères by Renato Zevi
By Renato Zevi
Located in Doornspijk, NL
. Great display for your beloved knick knacks.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome, Brass

Set of Two Luxurious Etagères by Renato Zevi
Set of Two Luxurious Etagères by Renato Zevi
H 41.34 in W 29.93 in D 14.57 in
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Knick Knack Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of knick knack shelves for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique knick knack shelves was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Find 5 antique and vintage knick knack shelves at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Knick knack shelves have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of knick knack shelves to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco and mid-century modern knick knack shelves are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made knick knack shelves over the years, but those made by Andrea Branzi, Belgo Chrome and Ghidini 1961 are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Knick Knack Shelves?

Prices for knick knack shelves start at $1,541 and top out at $30,000 with the average selling for $7,850.

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