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1980s Postmodern Plaster Columns Panther Shelves
Located in Staten Island, NY
Very rare and unique Black Panther Plaster glass shelves, custom made in 1980s
Owner bought it
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Art Deco Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Plaster
asymetrical postmodern vintage wood and plaster etagere or shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Asymetrical postmodern vintage wood and plaster etagere shelves.
Top and bottom wood shelves
Category
1990s Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paint
1980's Postmodern Design Slender Glass & Metal Display Shelves
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Design Slender Glass & Metal Wall Rack / Display Shelves. Made in Italy, 1980's
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Postmodern Curved Glass Etagere Shelf
By Philippe Starck
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular glass display shelf having a curved glass body, with 4 glass shelves, each rests on
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Postmodern Shelving Unit, Italian Design, 1980s
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Postmodern shelving unit produced in Italy around 1980. The white and yellow lacquered wooden frame
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Postmodern Memphis Style Etagere Display Stand
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique display stand or pedestal. Great design with thick frame offset with thinner cross stretchers, plinth display surface and ball feet and finials.
Curbside to NYC/Philly $350
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Unique Postmodern Shelving System by David Marshall 'Signed'
By David Marshall
Located in East Hampton, NY
A unique "L" shaped shelving system, Postmodern design by David Marshall. Composed of 9 glass
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Iron, Brass
postmodern Abracadabra Modular Shelf Design De Pas Lomazzi & D‘ Urbino
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zerodisegno
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
shelves.
designed by Italian architects De Pas, D‘Urbino & Lomazzi (Studio DDL)
manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 98.43 in W 162.21 in D 13 in
1980s Red Memphis Design Period Etagere #1 Sottsass style Clear Glass Postmodern
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in London, GB
1980s. A tubular, powder-coated metal frame in a pleasing vermillion houses five clear glass shelves
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 70.87 in W 27.17 in D 12.6 in
Luigi Saccardo ´Topline´ Wall Unit in Laminated Wood
By Luigi Saccardo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
clearly created a postmodern design that breathes the characteristics of Italian design of that period
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Unique, One-of-a-Kind Mahogany and Copper "Boyle Height Shelf"
By Taidgh O'Neill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
artistic wooden shelves. In this series, O'Neill explores new formalism inspired by the Postmodern
Category
2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Copper
Mid Century Book Case & Display
Located in Van Nuys, CA
postmodern innovation. Crafted from sleek black iron, this storage rack channels the robustness of the
Category
Early 2000s Shelves
Materials
Iron
Ginza Wooden Robot by Umeda Masanori for Memphis Milano Collection
By Masanori Umeda, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Ginza wooden robot with plastic laminate, shelves & drawers by Masanori Umeda for Memphis Milano
Category
2010s Shelves
Materials
Plastic
Mid Century Book Cases & Display - Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
while embracing the boldness and unconventionality of postmodern design. Their geometric lines
Category
Early 2000s Shelves
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Iron Rod Bookshelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
storage rack channels the industrial era's robustness while embracing postmodern design's bold and
Category
Early 2000s Shelves
Materials
Iron
Steel and Lucite "Waterfall" Etagere Attributed to Charles Hollis Jones, c1970s
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step into the epitome of vintage glamour with this remarkable postmodern Lucite etagere, attributed
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 80.25 in W 36.25 in D 18.75 in
Metal shelf Verspanntes Regal design Wolfgang Laubersheimer, Pentagon Group 1984
By Pentagon Group, Wolfgang Laubersheimer
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
One Postmodern shelf „Verspanntes Regal“ designed by Wolfgang Laubersheimer for Pentagon Group in
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
H 94.49 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Ginza Miniature Robot Cabinet by Masanori Umeda for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Masanori Umeda
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
, where opened his studio and continued to design postmodern, poetic and ironic furnitures. His works are
Category
2010s Shelves
Materials
Laminate
H 9.85 in W 11.42 in D 2.76 in
Postmodern Chrome and Glass Etagere - 4 Shelves
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this Postmodern Chrome Glass 4-Shelf Etagere. With its sleek chrome frame
Category
20th Century American Minimalist Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Postmodern Sculpted White Stucco Etagere/Bookshelf - 3 Glass Shelves
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the artistic fusion of form and function with the Postmodern Sculpted White Stucco Etagere
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass
Postmodern Serving Cart by Fontana Arte with Three Glass Shelves, Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
shelves, which can be used as trays.
It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Steel
H 33.47 in W 20.08 in D 26.78 in
Postmodern Chromed Metal Console Table with Two Smoked Glass Shelves, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
It features a chromed metal frame and two dark grey glass shelves.
This is a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal
H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 14.57 in
Postmodern Bamboo Bookcase with Smoked Glass Shelves by Vivai del Sud, Italy
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
shelves.
This set includes 4 bamboo and wicker stools.
They might show slight traces of use since
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
H 68.9 in W 61.42 in D 17.33 in
Custom Made Vintage Postmodern Console With Lit Center and Top Lit Side Shelves
Located in Elkton, MD
This Custom Made Vintage Postmodern Console is a truly exceptional piece. It stands out with its
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Cabinets
Materials
Formica
No Reserve
H 61 in W 96 in D 18.5 in
Handcrafted Postmodern Shelf Unit
Located in London, GB
are bold visual pieces of furniture that are also highly practical.
The Postmodern shelf units or end
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern End Tables
Materials
Oak
Handcrafted Postmodern Shelf Unit
Located in London, GB
are bold visual pieces of furniture that are also highly practical.
The Postmodern shelf units or end
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern End Tables
Materials
Oak
Handcrafted Postmodern End Tables
Located in London, GB
are bold visual pieces of furniture that are also highly practical.
The Postmodern end tables are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern End Tables
Materials
Oak
Handcrafted Postmodern End Tables
Located in London, GB
are bold visual pieces of furniture that are also highly practical.
The Postmodern end tables are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern End Tables
Materials
Oak
Vintage Postmodern Chrome & Lucite Shelf
Located in Elkton, MD
Vintage Postmodern Chrome & Lucite Shelf—a fusion of timeless elegance and modern design. Its
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Postmodern Lucite Mirrored Bar Cart
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Stunning lucite bar cart. Features two mirrored shelves with tubular lucite arms.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Mirror, Lucite
Postmodern Room Divider / Shelving Unit
Located in Surbiton, GB
shelves. Unattributed but potentially Italian taking influence from Memphis Milano.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Postmodern Lucite Two Tier Mirrored Bar Cart
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing vintage postmodern lucite bar cart. Features two mirrored shelves.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Mirror, Lucite
Handcrafted Oak Postmodern Nightstands, End Tables
Located in London, GB
The Postmodern oak nightstands can be utilized as side or end tables/bedroom nightstands or shelves
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Night Stands
Materials
Oak
Postmodern Pink Tessellated Stone and Pencil Reed Etagere
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Excellent vintage postmodern Etagere with 3 glass shelves and one pencil reed shelf. Features a
Category
1990s Philippine Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Stone
Postmodern Tessellated Stone Glass Shelf Etagere With Light
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Postmodern Tessellated Stone Glass Shelf Etagere With Light combines elegance and functionality
Category
20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass
Postmodern bar cabinet by Peter Maly for Interlübke
By Peter Maly, Interlübke
Located in Neuss, NW
Postmodern three-part bar cabinet by Peter Maly for the Duo-series from Interlübke from the 1980s
Category
Antique 1680s German Buffets
Materials
Wood
Postmodern Italian Sideboard in Canaletto Walnut, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Marenco
Located in Antwerp, BE
Postmodern Italian sideboard crafted from canaletto walnut and designed in the style of Mario
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
Vintage postmodern American lacquered chevron design sideboard 1980s
Located in Hastings, GB
An unusual postmodern American lacquered waterfall sideboard with trompe l'oeil chevron design on
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 32.09 in W 60.24 in D 18.12 in
Sideboard Buffet Dry Bar Cabinet Postmodern Faux Travertine
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Vintage 1970's Postmodern Art Deco Faux
Category
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Sideboards
Materials
Laminate
Italian Postmodern Architectural Bookcase in Black and Blue
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
polychrome cabinet is exemplary for early postmodern interior design. Build up in solely horizontal and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Cocktail Bug Buffet: Vibrant Orange Postmodern Liquor Cabinet
Located in Istanbul, Maltepe
-colored, bug-inspired liquor cabinet that combines postmodern design with a playful twist. This standout
Category
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Buffets
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood, Plywood
Postmodern Walnut Sideboard Produced by Saima, Pavia, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
missing).
The former owner used two internal parts with no shelves, but on request and with no additional
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
1980s Postmodern Wall System Unit in the Memphis Group Style
By Memphis Group
Located in Miami, FL
Unique Memphis style sculptural polychromatic Postmodern wall system. C 1980s.
Features two 20
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Vitrines
Materials
Plywood, Lacquer
Bespoke Italian Black Purple Blue Gold Geometric Postmodern Cabinet / Sideboard
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
compartment width 22.5 in
Larger compartment width 44.5 in
Height between shelves 8.75 in.
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 35.5 in W 71 in D 21 in
Bespoke Italian Black Cream Green Ochre Geometric Postmodern Cabinet/Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
, handcrafted handles, walnut veneered interior with shelves edged in brass. On splayed brass legs.
A
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
H 31 in W 59 in D 20.5 in
Bespoke Italian Black Purple Blue Gold Geometric Postmodern Cabinet / Sideboard
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
14.5 in)
Smaller compartment width 22.5 in
Larger compartment width 44.5 in
Height between shelves 8.75
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 35.5 in W 71 in D 21 in
Cocktail Bug Buffet: Turquoise Postmodern Liquor Cabinet with Playful Design
Located in Istanbul, Maltepe
liquor cabinet that merges postmodern aesthetics with a playful bug-inspired form. This eye-catching
Category
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Buffets
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood, Plywood
H 38.59 in W 16.54 in D 36.23 in
Bespoke Italian Black Cream Green Ochre Geometric Postmodern Cabinet/Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
, handcrafted handles, walnut veneered interior with shelves edged in brass. On splayed brass legs.
A versatile
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
H 31 in W 59 in D 20.5 in
Late 1970s Postmodern Etagere in the Manner of John Mascheroni
By John Mascheroni
Located in Miami, FL
they are floating in the air. There are 4 glass shelves, 3 in the middle and one shown at the top which
Category
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Plastic, Lucite
Wall Mounted Minimalist Shelves recycled anodised Aluminum (1 Unit :26CM /1 M)
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Cornisa was inspired by the 1973 Hialina shelf. It is witty and postmodern (much like Clotet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
H 2.37 in W 39.38 in D 9.85 in
Postmodern Sideboard by Hans Eichenberger for Röthlisberger Kollektion, 1960's
By Röthlisberger, Hans Eichenberger
Located in Renens, CH
with 5 drawers, a part with hinged doors and two freely adjustable shelves, the last part consists of
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Post-Modern Sideboards
Materials
Marble
H 401.58 in W 846.46 in D 169.3 in
Wall Mounted extruded recyled Aluminum shelves (1 Unit 26CM /1.5 M ) Spanish
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Cornisa was inspired by the 1973 Hialina shelf. It is witty and postmodern (much like Clotet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
H 2.37 in W 59.06 in D 10.24 in
Recyled anodised aluminium, black or white wall hung shelves "Cornisa" 2m width
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Cornisa was inspired by the 1973 Hialina shelf. It is witty and postmodern (much like Clotet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
H 1.58 in W 78.75 in D 5.91 in
Postmodern Rectangular Glass Coffee Table with Brass and Plexiglass Frame, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
glass shelves.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 18.12 in W 22.84 in D 46.46 in
Colourful Postmodern Formica Lacquer Bent Metal Cubic Shelving Unit on Wheels
By Ettore Sottsass, Peter Shire, Memphis Milano
Located in PARIS, FR
wheels on one end and a wavy green handle extending over the shelves, like a line on a page, the piece is
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 55.12 in W 47.25 in D 11.03 in
Italy Postmodern Dark Oak Cabinet with Raffia Panels and Bronze Handles
Located in Brescia, IT
, fully handmade and designed by studio Dimore. The color is wenghè
Inside there are shelves.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Cabinets
Materials
Raffia, Oak
H 92.52 in W 35.44 in D 18.9 in
Postmodern Granite and Black Tubular Steel Base Coffee or Side Tables, a Pair
By Sottsass Associati
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of postmodern black powder-coated V-shaped tubular steel base tables with solid granite marble
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite, Metal
H 15.75 in W 26 in D 49.25 in
Italy Postmodern Dark Oak Wood Cabinet with Raffia Panels and Bronze Handles
Located in Brescia, IT
, fully handmade and designed by studio Dimore. The color is wenghè
Inside there are shelves.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Raffia
H 92.52 in W 35.44 in D 18.9 in
Pair of Postmodern Glass Carts Mod. Biplano by Bruno Munari for Robots, Italy
By Robots, Bruno Munari
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1972.
They feature a thin (but solid) folded metal frame and two glass shelves each
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Minimalist Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
H 19.69 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Italy Pair of Postmodern Brown Oak Cabinet with Rafia Panels and Bronze Handles
Located in Brescia, IT
handles, fully handmade and designed by studio Dimore. The color is wenghè
Inside there are shelves
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Cabinets
Materials
Raffia, Oak
H 92.52 in W 35.44 in D 18.9 in
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Postmodern Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of postmodern shelves available for sale. The range of distinct postmodern shelves — often made from metal, glass and steel — can elevate any home. Postmodern shelves have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern postmodern shelves are consistently popular styles. Alias, Carlo Forcolini and David Marshall each produced beautiful postmodern shelves that are worth considering.
How Much are Postmodern Shelves?
Postmodern shelves can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,191, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $40,000.
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.
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