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Pierre Chapo Mid-Century Modern B17 Book Shelves, circa 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall book shelves designed by Pierre Chapo, circa 1960 in France.
Manufactured by Pierre Chapo in
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Palm Regency Corner Bamboo Rattan Wicker Étagère Book Shelves Mid-Century Modern
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bamboo rattan wicker étagère corner shelves. These tall sturdy Palm
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
H 79 in W 24 in D 24 in
Pair of Chrome & Glass Half Moon Art Deco Styled Ladder Back Book Shelves
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of Mid-Century Modern era chrome and glass half moon shelves bear no maker's signature
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Modern Italian Glass Shelves for Bookcase from Bontempi Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
you can show your most loved objects. A modular book-shelving system with the possibility of adding
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Shelves
Materials
Metal
Swedish Modern, Multifunctional Shelves in Solid Pine, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
preserved piece of history.
These Swedish Modern wall shelves in solid pine can be used in multiple
Category
Antique 1870s Swedish Brutalist Shelves
Materials
Pine
H 4.73 in W 31.5 in D 11.82 in
Ghidini 1961 Incrocio Shelves in Polished Gold Finish
By Andrea Branzi, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Shelves in stainless steel and plexiglass. The arms of this shelf are stainless steel, and one of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Post Modern Cubist Steel Rod Book Shelf, Circa 1990
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1990s post modern cubist steel rod book shelf featuring 3 wood rectangle cubes fixed to 4
Category
1990s American Shelves
Materials
Steel
Peristylo 3 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Peristylo 3 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Dimensions: D 40 x W 92 x H 176 cm.
Materials: Solid ash
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Ash
Peristylo 4 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Peristylo 4 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Dimensions: D 40 x W 92 x H 211 cm.
Materials: Solid ash
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Ash
Peristylo 2 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Peristylo 3 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Dimensions: D 40 x W 92 x H 141 cm.
Materials: Solid ash
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Ash
Pierre Chapo Mid-Century Modern Special Edition in Black B17 Book Shelve
By Pierre Chapo, Chapo Creation
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
2019, showcases the beauty and durability of oakwood in a timeless Mid Century Modern design.
In
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 72.05 in W 72.05 in D 13.78 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Room Divider Book Shelf Fold Out Top Finished Back
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Room Divider Book Shelf Fold Out and Top Finished Back
Dimensions. 60 W
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 70 in W 60 in D 16 in
Danish Oak Desk Office Organizer with Shelves
By Pedersen & Hansen
Located in New York, NY
A Danish modern, Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern blonde oak wood desk, office, library, etc
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Restored Rattan & Bamboo 3 Tiered Wall Shelves
Located in Van Nuys, CA
modern-day tropical décors and rattan. The book is great for any newcomer to rattan wanting to learn as
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Pilastro White Perforated Wall Mount Metal Book Shelf
By Pilastro, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Mathieu Mategot inspired, white perforated industrial wall mount shelf with contrasting black wire frame by Pilastro. Dutch designed, designer was most likely Floris Die...
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Rare Set of 4 Alvar Aalto Wall Shelves Model 112 with Pegs, 1930s.
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful set of 4 Alvar Aalto wall shelves model 112. These shelves with the pegs are much rarer
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Birch
Vintage bookshelf with Carrara Marble shelves, Italy 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage bookshelf with Carrara Marble shelves, Italy 1960s.
A rare 1960s Mid-Century Modern style
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass, Iron
Set of 3 Peristylo Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Peristylo Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Dimensions: 4 Shelves: D 40 x W 92 x H 211 cm.
3
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Ash
Peristylo 4 Shelves with Baseboard by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Peristylo 4 Shelves With Baseboard by Oscar Tusquets
Dimensions: D 40 x W 92 x H 218 cm
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Ash
Set of 3 Rare 'Delft' Shelves by Constant Nieuwenhuijs for 't Spectrum, 1957
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Constant Nieuwenhuys
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This set of 3 shelves, called 'delft ', is a design by Constant Nieuwenhuijs. Nieuwenhuijs was a
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 6.89 in W 30.91 in D 7.88 in
Wave Shelf, Walnut Book Shelf
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Limited release, one of one. This is the only one in existence. Handcrafted using all solid black walnut and hand finished.
Solid black walnut
Our tenna oil finish is resistan...
Category
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Mategot Inspired Perforated Metal Book Stand
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century, Tomado style white perforated desk shelf with black wire frame inspired by the work of French design great Mathieu Mategot. A functional industrial style table shelf per...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Wire
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 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 & 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
Teak Book Shelving Rack or Wall Unit by Dekker for Tomado Holland, 1950s
By Tomado
Located in Delft, NL
Teak Book Shelving Rack or Wall Unit by Dekker for Tomado Holland, 1950s
Metal frame in black, two
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 27.17 in W 0.52 in D 7.88 in
Louise Nevelson Style Wall Sculpture Book Shelf
By Louise Nevelson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Bookshelf, in the manner of Louise Nevelson, unsigned, American, circa 1960s. This wall mounted shelf has space to store books or display items, and has a lighted area tha...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Circle-shaped book shelf/room divider in tropical wood
Located in Oostende, BE
Circle-shaped book shelf in tropical wood. Can be used as room divider or simply to display books
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Restored Rattan Mid-Century Circular Rattan Wall Shelf W/ Glass Shelves
Located in Van Nuys, CA
modern-day tropical décors and rattan. The book is great for any newcomer to rattan wanting to learn as
Category
Mid-20th Century Shelves
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Pierre Chapo Special Black Edition Wall-Mounted Book Shelve B17
By Pierre Chapo, Chapo Creation
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Special black edition of B17 wall-mounted book shelve designed by Pierre Chapo, circa 1970 in
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
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H 72.05 in W 72.05 in D 13.78 in
Ilmari Lappalainen, 'Leo' Book Shelf / Wall Shelf for Asko, 1950s
By Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Ilmari Lappalainen, a mid-20th century 'Leo' Book shelf/wall shelf for Asko.
Stained and
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Birch
Mid-Century Chrome, Smoked Glass and Mirror Étagère/ Book case
Located in New York, NY
This stunning étagère was created by the legendary Pioneer of Mid-Century Modern design, circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
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
Rare Freestanding Black Metal with Primair Colors Desk Folding Book System
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very typical rare eighties Italian designed book shelf with five shelves which one shelve can also
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 82.68 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
George Nelson CSS Book Shelve System Circa 1960s for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Emeryville, CA
, thanks to its modular units, including shelves, drawers, and desk units.
This innovative storage system
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Chrome & Smoked Glass & Mirror Étagère/ Book Case by DIA
By Design Institute America
Located in New York, NY
This is a first rate example of one of DIA's iconic designs. Constructed from lustrous chrome and smoked glass, the piece also features a mirrored bottom which echoes the highly refl...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
H 78.25 in W 42.25 in D 16.25 in
George Nelson CSS Book Shelf Wall Unit with Desk Herman Miller Circa 1955
By George Nelson
Located in Emeryville, CA
, thanks to its modular units that included shelves, drawers, and desk units.
This innovative storage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Organic Carl Auböck Authentic Vintage Brass Walnut Wall Shelf Book Shelf, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Organic Modern authentic vintage wall shelf by Carl Auböck Mod. 124 from
brass and walnut 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Organic Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 9.85 in W 18.31 in D 6.89 in
Mid-Century Modern Shelve System
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scandinavian Modern Shelve unit in pine, Sweden 1960s
Ingenious system with adjustable book
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Pine
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Nuage Shelving Unit by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
new combinations: from sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 48.43 in W 84.65 in D 13.39 in
Danish Mid-Century Teak Wall System
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
, stunning book-matched veneer surfaces and dovetail construction. Modular design, hang it any way you like
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Teak Wall System
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
, dovetail construction, stunning book-matched veneer and metal armature. Modular cabinetry and shelving, a
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Teak Wall System by Poul Cadovius
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
wood trim with stunning book-matched veneer on surfaces and shows dovetail construction. Modular
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
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
1970s Sculptural Rattan & Glass Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s sculptural rattan & glass etagere
The case with continuous book-matched rattan
The upper
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Janet Schweitzer for Pace Polished Aluminum Orba Wall Mount Shelving System
By Pace Collection, Janet Schweitzer
Located in Ferndale, MI
horizontal arms extending to hold 7 half inch thick glass shelves and one angle shelf for art, book or
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Wall Mounted Sideboard Designed by Erik Wørts for Wørts, Denmark, 1950s
By Erik Wørts
Located in Stockholm, SE
the body with three sliding doors, two in glass and one in rosewood. Multiple shelves and pullout
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
H 22.05 in W 82.68 in D 18.9 in
Wall Pocket 12"Wx 1.5"D x 5"H Navy Leather/Brass with 3 Hooks by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
aesthetic also double as magazine and book holders. Individually or stacked and easily screwed to the wall
Category
2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Natural Rondelle Round Shelf by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
shelf made of solid oak suits fine in hallways or next to a bed, for your favourite book, plant or a
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Red Rondelle Round Shelf by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
shelf made of solid oak suits fine in hallways or next to a bed, for your favourite book, plant or a
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Navy Leather and Stainless Wall Pocket 12”x 1.5"x 6”H by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Pockets also double as a magazine or book holder for any environment.
Construction: Handcrafted. Made to
Category
2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Natural Rondelle Shelf by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
shelf made of solid oak suits fine in hallways or next to a bed, for your favourite book, plant or a
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Alfred Hendrickx Modular Bookcase Wallunit 1961 Belgium
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
This beautiful Modular book case was designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform in the early 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Natural Rondelle Shelf with Hanger by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
your favourite book, plant or a special item. Singular or arranged together, the variations never stop
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Natural Rondelle Round Shelf with Hanger by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
favourite book, plant or a special item. Singular or arranged together, the variations never stop
Category
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Restored Midcentury Circular Rattan Wall Shelf with Mahogany Slats
Located in Van Nuys, CA
with photos of wonderful vintage and modern-day tropical décors and rattan. The book is great for any
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Tetris Jewelry case II by Adam Bentz
Located in Seattle, WA
made using book-matched veneers to create an exacting composition. Case II is shown here in black limba
Category
2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Restored Pencil Reed Rattan Wall Shelf Pedestals, Pair in the style of Crespi
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Van Nuys, CA
photos of wonderful vintage and modern-day tropical décors and rattan. The book is great for any newcomer
Category
Vintage 1950s Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rattan
H 11.5 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
Tomado Yellow and Orange Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Black Frame
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single section of original Tomado wall mounted shelving unit with yellow and orange metal shelves
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Peristylo Black Wood Shelve by Oscar Tusquets for Bd Barcelona
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
us the New Peristylo shelf.
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A simple shelving system ideal for book-lovers and anyone who
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
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Modern Book Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of modern book shelves available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all modern book shelves available were constructed with great care. We have 53 antique and vintage modern book shelves in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Modern book shelves have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Modern book shelves bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Modern book shelves have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt and Pierre Chapo are consistently popular.
How Much are Modern Book Shelves?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,456, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $28,249 highest priced.
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.
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