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Bamboo Glass Door Cabinet
Located in Wilson, NC
Bamboo glass door cabinet, the upper section with two shallow shelves above original beveled mirror
Category
Antique 1870s English Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French Bombe Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
. The interior of the top has two shallow shelves and one deep shelf that supports two suspended drawers
Category
Antique 1840s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
19th Century Painted Store Counter ~ Display Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
, and perfect for use as a dry bar or a coffee bar! Three tiers of wraparound windows feature shallow
Category
Antique 1890s French Rustic Dry Bars
Materials
Glass, Wood
Small Plato Shelf by Antrei Hartikainen
By Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
plato shelf unit with. Keys, jewelry and other smaller items may be stored in the shallow craters, which
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Large Plato Shelf by Antrei Hartikainen
By Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
plato shelf unit with. Keys, jewelry and other smaller items may be stored in the shallow craters, which
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Carved Wall Shelf by, Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Englewood, NJ
, Louis Majorelle decorated with two shallow display shelves further carved with "Les Blés" (Wheat
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 20 in W 28.75 in D 6.25 in
Tiger Maple Secretary Chippendale Style
Located in New York, NY
, two arch molded rectangular doors over letter cubbies and shallow shelves, two shallow drawers at
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chippendale Secretaires
Materials
Maple
Chinese Lacquered Scholars' Shelf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
two shallow drawers and four open shelves, each thoughtfully framed by a quadrilobe cutout finished
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Shelves
Materials
Elm
Midcentury Wrought Iron & Oak Plank Open Bookshelf
Located in Dallas, TX
created from the deft hands of a talented metalsmith, with a shallow design ideal for cozy rooms, hallways
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Renaissance Open Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Renaissance Open Bookcase is the perfect choice for a compact, shallow bookshelf
Category
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Shelves
Materials
Oak
Antique Genuine Northern Swedish Mid-1800s Country Plate Shelf
Located in Kramfors, SE
on the short end where it was hung up.
Made in pine, the shelf is unusually shallow, please refer to
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Shelves
Materials
Pine
19th Century English Open Library Caddy, Bookshelf
Located in Dallas, TX
fortune of a large library, one could place several books on the shelves and wheel it about the room to
Category
Antique 1890s English British Colonial Shelves
Materials
Sycamore
Carved English Three-Tiered Shelf
Located in Wilson, NC
Carved English three-tiered shelf, the top has four sides of carved edge molding with a shallow
Category
Antique 1860s English Shelves
Materials
Oak
19th Century English Mahogany Tea Server, Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
support, with urn-shaped feet below. Both shallow and slim, it will fit in places where other pieces
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Shelves
Materials
Brass
Wooden Shelve, by Zanine Caldas, Brazilian 20th Mid-Century Design
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
tiered, with each shelf progressively becoming shallower from bottom to top, creating a visually
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Hardwood
Provincial Chinese Collector's Shelf, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, and scholars' rocks. At the base is a shallow drawer with a floral knob, perhaps used for stowing
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Shelves
Materials
Elm
1940s Strafor Filing Cabinet, Original Paint
By Strafor
Located in Hook, Hampshire
retains its original paint and pinstriping and also all of the original brassware. The shallow drawers all
Category
Vintage 1940s Shelves
Materials
Metal
Pair Stunning French Renaissance Revival Sculpted Buffets
Located in Dallas, TX
for a quintessentially French touch. Below these breathtaking sculptures appear shallow shelves with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Buffets
Materials
Oak
French Restauration Period Walnut 2-Door Shallow Buffet, ca. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a shallow rectangular top atop a conforming case housing interior shelves with two doors
Category
Antique 1830s French Restauration Buffets
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Tall Cherrywood Shallow Depth Buffet With Dish Display
Located in Sheridan, CO
features carved embellishments on the scalloped crown adds charm.
There are shelves in the interior of the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Buffets
Materials
Brass
Italian Shabby White Piedmontese Wardrobe Sideboard Pantry Cabinet Shelves
Located in Buggiano, IT
Antique Piedmontese wardrobe with two doors, with movable shelves, original, shabby white, shallow
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Shaker Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fir
No Reserve
H 87.01 in W 53.55 in D 16.15 in
Pair of Anglo-Ceylonese Carved Ebony Wall Brackets or Shelves, circa 1840
Located in Kinderhook, NY
/ Anglo-Indian carved ebony wall brackets / shelves / sconces of large scale having shallow fluted-edge
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Wall Brackets
Materials
Ebony
H 18 in W 16.5 in D 5.75 in
Edwardian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
edge above shallow frieze and three height adjustable shelves, all flanked by reeded pilasters
Category
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Oak Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
R040 Victorian oak open bookcase, having a solid oak top above shallow frieze and three height
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Fine Quality Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
with moulded edge above a shallow frieze and three height adjustable shelves all flanked by drop
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
A Low Edwardian Solid Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
mahogany top crossbanded in satinwood above shallow frieze and two height adjustable shelves, all standing
Category
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Edwardian Walnut Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
with moulded edge and shallow frieze above three height adjustable shelves flanked by reeded pilasters
Category
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Mid-century Walnut Credenza by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Dorchester, MA
sets a shallow divided drawer above a deep drawer on either side of two shelves concealed by a hinged
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Long Edwardian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
shallow frieze and projecting centre section with three height adjustable shelves, flanked by reeded
Category
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Wall Mounted Sit/Stand Desk "Muro" in Oak and Stainless Steel by Casey Lurie
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Wall anchored stainless steel rails support three wood shelves of varying depths. Each shelf serves
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Small Danish Modern Rosewood Credenza
Located in Dorchester, MA
locking doors are three adjustable shelves on the right and four shallower felt-lined tray shelves on the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Late Victorian Solid Oak Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0616 Simple and elegant Victorian bookcase in solid oak, having oversailing top above a shallow
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Oak
William IV Gonzalo Alvez Chiffonier
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
grain above shallow frieze and a two panelled cupboard doors fitted with original brass beading and
Category
Antique 1830s English Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Vintage Rattan Rolling Bar Cart Server With Expanding Top
Located in Harlingen, TX
with woven reed top surface, shelves, drawer face and side/back panels. This versatile piece features
Category
Late 20th Century Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Reed, Wood
Drink cabinet in rosewood by Alain Richard, circa 1950
By Alain Richard
Located in LYON, FR
Richard style. Tall, shallow format and backlit when the right door is opened, it allows the storage of
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood
A Large 19th Century Glazed Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5534 A large XIXth century mahogany glazed bookcase, having cavetto cornice above a shallow
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Large Victorian Open Bookcase in Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5377 Fine quality large Victorian mahogany bookcase, having figured mahogany top above shallow
Category
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
20th century French Patinated Oak Vitrine, 1980s
Located in LEGNY, FR
with several modular shelves and a closed part on the bottom.
Nice quality. Shallow depth.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Oak
Victorian Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
0596 Victorian open bookcase in mahogany, having figured top above shallow frieze and three height
Category
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Jackson & Graham attributed. A fine quality Moorish over mantle or wall shelf.
By Jackson & Graham
Located in London, GB
mashrabiya turnings with a deep boxwood fretwork floral panel to the base, flanked by shallow inline carvings
Category
Antique 1880s English Moorish Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Boxwood, Walnut
H 49.22 in W 62.21 in D 9.06 in
Early 20th C English Ebonised Mahogany Bookcase with Brass Grill & Leaded Glass
Located in Troy, MI
shelves, a decorative brass escutcheon and functional lock with key. The base has two pull out shelves at
Category
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 87.5 in W 50.5 in D 19.5 in
Fine Regency Display Cabinet or Bookcase in Rosewood
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
above shallow frieze and a pair of glazed doors fitted with original working lock and key, decorated
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Milo Baughman Walnut Credenza by Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Highland, IN
functional. The asymmetrical arrangement is very attractive. It has a single door which conceals a shallow
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Oak Glazed Bookcase By Herbert E Gibbs, 1960s
By Herbert Gibbs
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
display unit with sliding glass doors, shelves and cupboard section.
This is a top quality, sleek and
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Danish Teak 2-Pc Bookcase Display Top with Sliding Door Storage Cabinet Below
Located in Kensington, MD
top with beveled adjustable shelves. The lower cabinet has two sliding doors, a felt-lined shallow
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 78 in W 42.5 in D 17 in
Fine Quality Edwardian Display Cabinet in Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
shallow, satinwood crossbanded frieze and a paid of astragal glazed door fitted with original working lock
Category
Early 20th Century English Vitrines
Materials
Mahogany
Imposing William IV Mahogany Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
above shallow frieze and three shelves, all flanked by carved pilasters with outstanding acanthus leaf
Category
Antique 19th Century English William IV Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Welsh Cupboard ~ Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
keepsakes on the open shelves. The upper tier creates three distinct compartments for display, with boldly
Category
Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Cupboards
Materials
Steel
Mahogany and Lacquer Sideboard by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dorchester, MA
curvy white lacquer fronts and, on the right, three shallow cork-lined white lacquered retractable
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Metal
Victorian Walnut Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
above shallow frieze and three height adjustable shelves, all standing on moulded plinth base. This
Category
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Joe Colombo Black Boby Trolley Cart
By Joe Colombo, Bieffeplast
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Trolley cart by Joe Colombo c.1970s, Italy. This unique plastic cart has three shallow swivel
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Plastic
Edwardian Solid Oak Open Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5225 Edwardian open bookcase in oak with moulded top, shallow frieze and three height adjustable
Category
Early 20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Oak
18th century Norwegian carved oak bureau bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
open to 5 shelves and 4 fitted drawers. Fall front with matching carvings opens to reveal a fully
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Norwegian Baroque Revival Secretaires
Materials
Oak
Early 20th Century French Walnut and Blown Glass Doors Vitrine, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
entirely removable. Two drawers on the bottom.
Several shelves to be placed at your convenience.
Very
Category
Early 20th Century Vitrines
Materials
Blown Glass, Walnut
H 99.61 in W 79.93 in D 15.75 in
Oak Credenza with Slate Top by Florence Knoll for Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
six drawers: three file-sized with metal spacers at bottom and three shallower divided ones above; to
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Slate, Chrome
Rosewood Rolltop Desk/Cabinet, Model 804, by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Dorchester, MA
host of storage spaces is revealed: two shallow but wide drawers at front and eight drawers of various
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 25.6 in
English Regency Bookcase of Mahogany with Gilt Bronze and Ebonized Ornament
Located in Dallas, TX
decoration, glazed doors above with large panes of glass and gilt bonze trim, adjustable shelves each side
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Danish Teak 2-Pc Storage Display Cabinet
Located in Kensington, MD
shallow drawer, and adjustable shelves.
A wonderful and elegant storage piece for your living room
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Narrow 14" Depth Cupboard Made With Antique French Doors
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very shallow 14" deep white washed two door armoire that will fit into a small room or space for
Category
Antique 19th Century Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
A Long English Regency Gilllows Rosewood Cabinet
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
stunning figured grain above a shallow frieze with original ormolu pateraes and pair of central glazed
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
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Shallow Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of shallow shelves available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, all shallow shelves available were constructed with great care. There are 90 antique and vintage shallow shelves for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 6 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of shallow shelves available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Shallow shelves bearing mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Arne Vodder, Antrei Hartikainen and Decca each produced beautiful shallow shelves that are worth considering.
How Much are Shallow Shelves?
Shallow shelves can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,843, while the lowest priced sells for $276 and the highest can go for as much as $119,000.
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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