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Midcentury Cream and Gold Metal Shelving Units, Italian, 1980s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Midcentury cream and gold metal shelving units, Italian, 1980s
A midcentury Italian powder
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Swedish wood and metal shelving unit
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s Scandinavian bookcase.
This simple shelving system consists of a coated metal side frame on
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Swedish pine and metal shelving unit
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1960s wall-mounted bookcase.
This simple shelving system consists of a metal side
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Swedish wood and metal shelving unit
Located in Brescia, IT
Original 1960s wall bookcase.
This simple shelving system consists of a coated metal side frame to
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Swedish wood and metal shelving unit
Located in Brescia, IT
black metal side frame on which a teak shelf rests.
Thanks to its simple and modern lines, it fits in
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Metal Wall Mounted Shelving Unit by NVF, the Netherlands 1960's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning metal shelving unit was made by the Dutch manufacturer NVF in the 1960's. It is made
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
American Midcentury Metal and Wood Two-Tiered Shelving Unit with Twisted Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American Industrial style wood and metal shelving unit from the mid 20th century with two
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 46.5 in W 53.5 in D 16 in
American Midcentury Metal and Wood Two-Tiered Shelving Unit with Twisted Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American Industrial style wood and metal shelving unit from the mid 20th century with two
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 46.5 in W 53.5 in D 16 in
Modern Italian-style Brass and Chrome Shelving Unit with Smoked Glass
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cipriani Tower Display Case is a modern metal shelving unit for use as a bookcase or open credenza
Category
2010s Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Vintage Modernist Tubular Black Metal Shelving Etagere with Tinted Glass, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modernist Tubular black metal shelving units/Etagere with tinted glass - pair
Vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 67 in W 22 in D 33 in
1950 Czech Metal Shelves
Located in High Point, NC
A metal shelving unit from Czechia, produced circa 1950. At a height around three feet, this short
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Vintage 1950s Czech Industrial Shelves
Materials
Metal
1950s Czech Metal Shelves
Located in High Point, NC
A metal shelving unit from Czechia, produced circa 1950. At a height around three feet, this short
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Shelves
Materials
Metal
20th Century French Metal Shelves
Located in High Point, NC
Capture the essence of industrial chic with this 20th Century French Metal Shelving Unit. Boasting
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20th Century French Shelves
Materials
Metal
1960s Czech Metal Shelves
Located in High Point, NC
This 1960s Czech Metal Shelving unit is a stunning example of industrial design, marrying
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Shelves
Materials
Metal
1990s Industrial Modern Metal Bookcase Tiered Shelving Unit
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1990s Industrial Modern Tiered Shelving Unit
Four Shelf Bookcase Etagere
Black Metal Bookcase
36 h
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Etagere Bookcase Shelving Unit in Walnut and Metal
Located in North York, ON
styling and modern flare. The 6 stunning walnut shelves are supported by long metal tubed structures in a
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Industrial Rustic Distressed Metal Shelving Bookcase or Display Unit
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Mid to Late 20th Century Industrial Rustic distressed metal shelving, bookcase, or
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Shelves
Materials
Metal
Parade Shelf with Extension, by Morten & Jonas from Warm Nordic
By Morten & Jonas
Located in Viby J, DK
Elegant metal shelving unit with plenty of space for all your favorite possessions. Parade is
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Parade Wall Shelf, by Morten & Jonas from Warm Nordic
By Morten & Jonas
Located in Viby J, DK
Elegant metal shelving unit with plenty of space for all your favourite possessions. Parade is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Extension for Parade Shelf, by Morten & Jonas from Warm Nordic
By Morten & Jonas
Located in Viby J, DK
Elegant metal shelving unit with plenty of space for all your favorite possessions. Parade is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Parade Single Wall Shelf, by Morten & Jonas from Warm Nordic
By Morten & Jonas
Located in Viby J, DK
Elegant metal shelving unit with plenty of space for all your favourite possessions. Parade is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Vintage French Industrial Shelving Unit
Located in High Point, NC
throughout its metal mesh body recalling Golden Gate, the slope back of this vintage shelving unit gives it
Category
Vintage 1960s French Industrial Shelves
Materials
Metal
Tristano Gray Column Shelving Unit
By Zeus
Located in Milan, IT
The perfect match to the Tristano Black Column Shelving Unit for a cohesive look, this stunning
Category
2010s Italian Shelves
Materials
Metal, Steel
Italian Modular Shelving Unit in Metal and Glass, c.1980s
Located in London, GB
Italian modular shelving unit in metal and glass, c.1980s.
Gilded metal and glass.
Dimension
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Metal Breathable Shelving Unit, Collection Contain Air for Industrial Interior
By Yevhen Puklich
Located in Port Orchard, WA
interior solutions was inspired by… a pile of metal pipes that he spotted at one of the metal factories
Category
2010s Ukrainian Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 70.87 in W 15.36 in D 17.72 in
Opinion Ciatti La Gabbia Shelving Unit
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
La Gabbia, Lapo Ciatti's storage cabinet is a sculptural element of scenic impact made of metal and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Colourful Postmodern Formica Lacquer Bent Metal Cubic Shelving Unit on Wheels
By Memphis Milano, Peter Shire, Ettore Sottsass
Located in PARIS, FR
A unique piece, this graphic, playful shelving unit epitomises the Italian post-modern aesthetic
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 55.12 in W 47.25 in D 11.03 in
Swedish shelving unit with two shelves
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Scandinavian shelves from the 1960s.
This simple shelving system consists of a coated
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
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
H 36.23 in W 37.01 in D 19.3 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
Industrial Double Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century double section industrial wall mount shelving unit with one wider section, which
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Avalon Modular Teak & Metal Multi Piece Shelving & Cabinet Storage Wall Units
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Avalon Modular Teak & Metal Multi Piece Mid Century Modern Bookcase Wall Unit
AVALON a mid-century
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
H 72.05 in W 65.75 in D 17.13 in
Poul Cadovius Abstracta Style Stacking Shelving Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible, Mid-Century standing shelving unit or room divider. Reminiscent of Poul Cadovius
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
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
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Sheet Metal
1960 Retro Pilastro Tomado shelving Grey Metal Desk Unit with Drawer and Shelf
By Tjerk Reijenga, Tomado
Located in Markington, GB
1960 retro Pilastro Tomado shelving grey metal desk unit with drawer and shelf designed by Tjerk
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 19.69 in W 29.93 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Extra Large Metal Tomado Shelving Wall Unit Dutch Design
By Tomado, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Stunning Sought-After Extra Large Metal Tomado Rack: A Vintage Treasure
Are you
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 45.28 in W 84.65 in D 8.08 in
Tomado Yellow and Orange Wall Mount Shelving Unit
By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century single section Tomado wall mounted shelving unit by Jan Van Der Togt. Mustard and
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Minimalist Modular Wall Mounted 1960's Shelving Unit
Located in London, GB
Minimalist modular wall mounted shelving unit with three metal uprights and five oak veneered
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
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
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Extra Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving or Wall Unit
By Tomado
Located in Markington, GB
!.
This set is in super condition, no damage to the veneer or metal ladders.
Great quality, these were
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 54.34 in W 158.27 in D 11.42 in
Staiths V2 Sculptural Shelving Unit — Steel & Patinated Brass
By Richy Almond, Novocastrian
Located in Washington, GB
A shelving unit in blackened steel and patinated brass, inspired by the structures of Victorian
Category
2010s British Minimalist Shelves
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Sheet Metal, Brass, Bro...
Easy Irony Shelving Unit by Maurizio Peregalli #3
By Maurizio Peregalli, Zeus
Located in Milan, IT
A superb complement to modern hallways or offices, this exclusive design offers multiple shelves and incorporated boxes where to collect documents, books, or display collectibles. A ...
Category
2010s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Staiths V1 Sculptural Shelving Unit — Steel & Patinated Brass
By Richy Almond, Novocastrian
Located in Washington, GB
Minimal sculptural steel shelving in patinated bronze. Handcrafted to order in North East, England
Category
2010s British Minimalist Shelves
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Sheet Metal, Brass, Bro...
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
Guide shelving unit by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA, 1980s
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
The grey GUIDE shelving unit with its wire sides and coloured shelf edges fit nicely into the urban
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Tomado Yellow and Blue Industrial Shelving Unit
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury TOMADO industrial shelving with yellow and blue shelves on black enameled metal wire
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Tomado Blue and Yellow Industrial Shelving Unit
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Tomado Industrial shelving with blue and yellow shelves on black enameled metal wire
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Italian Post-Modern Architectural Bookcase, Ladder Shelving Unit Etagere
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Vintage architectural l-adder sided shelving unit with white Formica laminated wood shelves and
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Iron
Tjerk Reijenga Shelving Wall Unit by Pilastro, Holland, 1960
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro, Tomado
Located in Stockholm, SE
rare tray holder with removable serving trays.
All parts are in lacquered metal.
The wall unit has
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Mid-20th Century Dutch De Stijl Shelves
Materials
Metal, Cut Steel
Three Tier Metal Orbital Shelving Unit with Golden Leaf Hand Finish, in Stock
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
With its elegant lines and bright golden leaf hand-finish, the oversized orb is an eye-catching display piece perfect for showcasing personal treasures or retail wares. It looks as l...
Category
2010s American Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
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
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Hatt Shelving System, 4 Shelves + Storage Unit Ash Wood
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
Hatt shelving system in your home or office.
A versatile shelving system that allows user to adapt
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Hatt Shelving System 4 Shelves + Storage Unit Ash Wood
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
Hatt shelving system in your home or office.
A versatile shelving system that allows user to adapt
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Shelving Storage Expandable Wall Unit Modular Custom Bookcase System
By Tim Byrne
Located in Oakville, CT
Custom modular shelving storage bookcase system by Get Back Inc. In the vintage Industrial style
Category
2010s American Industrial Shelves
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mid Century Italian Free Standing Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
black painted metal system and brass feet.
It is very easy to disassemble with 8 screws.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Tomado Style Industrial Multicolor 2 Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, Tomado style, industrial two section wall mounted shelving with yellow, red and
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Vintage American Industrial Freestanding Bookshelf or Shelving Wall Unit
Located in Seattle, WA
Industrial Metal Shelf Unit, Green Patina. This is a hardy and heavy industrial, rolling shelving
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Staiths V2 Sculptural Shelving Unit — Blackened Steel — Made in Britain
By Novocastrian, Richy Almond
Located in Washington, GB
A shelving unit in blackened steel, inspired by the structures of Victorian industrial relics in
Category
2010s British Minimalist Shelves
Materials
Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Stone, Sheet Metal, Steel, Met...
H 78.75 in W 47.25 in D 13.78 in
Franco Albini 4-Unit Shelving System for Poggi, Italy 1960
By Franco Albini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful, 4-unit wide shelving system desined by Franco Albini, manufactured by Poggi in Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Shelves
Materials
Metal
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Metal Shelving Units For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of metal shelving units available for sale. The range of distinct metal shelving units — often made from metal, wood and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are 101 antique and vintage metal shelving units for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Metal shelving units have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of metal shelving units to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Modern metal shelving units are of considerable interest. Large metal shelving units can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller metal shelving units available at 1stDibs — each spanning 13 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Metal shelving units have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Tomado, Poul Cadovius and Nils Nisse Strinning are consistently popular.
How Much are Metal Shelving Units?
Metal shelving units can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,009, while the lowest priced sells for $165 and the highest can go for as much as $38,000.
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 Metal Shelving Units
- What is a shelving unit?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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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