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French Wooden Mid-Century Shelving Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A simple refined wooden book case or open shelving. France, c1960s. Well crafted, X-Framed to
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

French Wooden Mid-Century Shelving Open Bookcase
French Wooden Mid-Century Shelving Open Bookcase
H 51.97 in W 43.31 in D 11.82 in
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

1950s Walnut Open Cabinet with Glass Shelving by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A solid walnut open cabinet or vitrine with three adjustable glass shelves and a solid glass
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

1970's Large Double Mid Century Open Bookcase, Glass Fronted
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s large double mid century open bookcase – glass fronted 1970’s large double mid century open
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Vintage 1970s Czech Shelves

Materials

Birch

Danish Modern Oak Shelving
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautifully detailed Danish modern brutalist solid oak shelving in the manner of Henning Kjærnulf
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Shelves

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Oak Shelving
Danish Modern Oak Shelving
H 74 in W 74 in D 16.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nice mid-century dresser with wicker accent panels. Top doors open to reveal shelving and five
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Dresser
Mid-Century Modern Dresser
H 42 in W 42 in D 19 in
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

French Mid-Century Modern Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
Credenza / Buffet from France. It is in the mid-century modern style with a striking chevron
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

French Mid-Century Modern Buffet
French Mid-Century Modern Buffet
H 39.25 in W 84.5 in D 21.25 in
Charming Pierre Vandel Paris Black Lacquered Cabinet with Shelving Display
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Voorburg, NL
unit has a small sideboard base with two doors and a removable upper part with shelving and display
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pierre Chapo B30 shelving unit in Elm France 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
opened his own gallery in 1958 on boulevard de l’Hôpital 14, where among other artists mainly his and
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Danish Rosewood Brouer Møbelfabrik Highboard w/ Mirrored Bar, Light and Shelving
By Brouer Mobel, Erik Brouer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Danish rosewood highboard designed by Erik Brouer for Brouer
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Ebonized Mid-Century Modern French Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
Buffet from France in the mid-century style. This enfilade has been ebonized and finished with a
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

Ebonized Mid-Century Modern French Buffet
Ebonized Mid-Century Modern French Buffet
H 38.5 in W 88.25 in D 21 in
French Pair Bow-Front Painted Open Shelves, Approximately 3.5" Tall & Wide
Located in Atlanta, GA
taupe and beige hues. These mid-century French four level shelving units, with their smaller proportions
Category

Mid-20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Wood

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 model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Jorge Zalszupin Modular Shelving System for L’Atelier, Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Utrecht, NL
This gorgeous multi-level shelving system was designed and manufactured by the Brazilian design
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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

French Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
Buffet from the mid-century in France featuring tapered; geometric legs capped in brass and four
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

French Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Buffet
French Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Buffet
H 34.5 in W 92.625 in D 20.5 in
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 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 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

1970's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wall Shelving Unit Cabinet
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-century Modern shelf for sale. It was manufactured in the 1970's by Dunbar, and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Burl

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 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 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 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

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
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 Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
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 Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
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 Aluminum by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
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 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

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
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 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 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

Mid Century Cabinet by UP Zavody
By Up Závody
Located in Brno, CZ
This Mid Century Cabinet has been designed and produced by UP Zavody in the 1960’s, in former
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Beech

Mid Century Cabinet by UP Zavody
Mid Century Cabinet by UP Zavody
H 51.19 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist 2pc Bedroom Set by Lane Pueblo Collection
By Lane Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
dresser features two large drawers on the bottom, and then two large doors on top that open up to
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Vintage Tiki Brutalist Dresser Credenza
Located in Spring Valley, CA
Talk about a a statement piece! This is a beautiful mid century modern tiki brutalist credenza
Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

1970s Belgium Green/Blue Glass Chrome Shelving Display Cabinet Unit Belgo Chrome
By Belgo Chrome, belgochrom
Located in London, GB
1970s Belgium freestanding five shelf slim display open-fronted cabinet. The drop in green/blue
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Chrome

French Mid-Century Rosewood and Ebonized Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
working locks and keys and open to interior shelving. Below are four drawers with original brass pulls.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Brass and Walnut Credenza, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A super unique Mid-Century Modern credenza, circa 1950-1959. Executed in walnut, it features newly
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
made in Denmark, features a brass hinged double door cabinet that opens up to reveal an abundance of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
H 45.3 in W 64.5 in D 20.38 in
Rustic Art Populaire Sideboard, France, Mid-20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Populaire; Mid 20th Century; Mid 20th-century solid wood sideboard from France, a timeless piece that
Category

Mid-20th Century French Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Italian Side-Tables/ Night Stands, PAIR
Located in East Hampton, NY
beautifully. The walnut is rich and shows wonderful grain work. 100% Italian mid-century design at its BEST
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Broyhill Saga Walnut Buffet Credenza Hutch
By Broyhill
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful, retro Mid-Century Modern detailed proportioned walnut Broyhill, Saga, buffet China
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Chinese Elmwood and Brass Credenza or Sideboard, Mid 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, PA
with open shelving and additional drawers. This piece would work well in any interior. You can go so
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Dark Walnut Credenza, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
. It features three sliding doors with cane details and brass sabots, each door opens up to reveal
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

FRENCH Mid Century MODERN BOOKCASE, c. 1950's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
French Mid Century Modern Bookcase, c. 1950's. This incredible piece features plenty of shelving
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century Modern King Storage Headboard by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern king sized headboard by Heywood Wakefield features hardwood construction
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Birch, Maple

Vintage Walnut Toned Mid Century Modern Accent Table.
Located in Seattle, WA
This accent table has sleek design and open shelving. Beautiful edge banding around the top of the
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Long French Mid-Century Lattice Front Sideboard/ Cabinet
Located in East Hampton, NY
open to open shelving. Incredible vintage condition. This piece is available NOW and ready to ship from
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Modern Compact China Cabinet with Lighted Display
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern compact china cabinet by Basic-Witz features hardwood construction
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century China Cabinet Hutch Credenza Brass Pulls
Located in Baltimore, MD
door opens to reveal a beautiful interior with fixed wooden display shelving, and plate grooves for
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Swedish Teak Sideboard & Hutch
By Ajfa Tibro
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak sideboard & hutch, circa 1960's. Mirrored bar and open cubbies up top, glass sliding door can
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Tall Walnut Cabinet by Jens Risom, 1960s - Mid Century
By Jens Risom
Located in Round Rock, TX
storage. The hand sculpted pulls are placed on the door fronts to open and reveal adjustable shelving
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Large Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bookcase and Storage Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
storage. The middle section is open but has tabs to add glass shelving if desired. This piece has great
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

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Mid Century Open Shelving For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of mid century open shelving available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Find 952 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of mid century open shelving now, or shop our selection of 37 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of mid century open shelving — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each object in our assortment of mid century open shelving bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of mid century open shelving over the years, but those crafted by Cenedese, Cassina and Charlotte Perriand are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Open Shelving?

A piece of mid century open shelving can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,910, while the lowest priced sells for $195 and the highest can go for as much as $95,000.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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.

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