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Vintage Italian Etagere Display Cabinet by Zevi
By Renato Zevi
Located in London, GB
made especially for this, they are in immaculate condition.
We have a matching taller shelving unit
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Materials
Brass
Faux Large Parchment Tall Étagère Shelving Unit
By Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern lacquered faux goat skin étagère.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Goatskin
Book Case - Shelving Unit
Located in Hellerup, DK
Cool vintage tall chrome book case from 1960-1970s. There are 4 smoke colored glass shelves and 1
Category
Vintage 1960s French Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Tall 'Horizontale' Black Steel and Oak Shelving Unit by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall 'Horizontale' black steel and oak shelving unit / bookcase by Design Frères.
Polished and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Tall 'Horizontale' Black Steel and Oak Shelving Unit by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall 'Horizontale' black steel and oak shelving unit / bookcase by Design Frères.
Polished and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
1920s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 9'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920s late Victorian pigeon hole unit - storage - shelving unit (Model 9).
1920s late Victorian
Category
Vintage 1920s British Shelves
Materials
Pine
H 30.71 in W 40.56 in D 17.33 in
Post Modern Black Wood Modular Shelving Storage Unit
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A large black shelving unit. This versatile shelving unit is a great addition to any room. Its very
Category
Late 20th Century Shelves
Materials
Wood
1970's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wall Shelving Unit Cabinet
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Burbank, CA
81 1/4" tall x 19" deep.
The lower cabinet measures 25 1/4" tall.
The china hutch display measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Burl
Kesterport Gold Glass Polygonal Etagere Brass Shelving 1980s Display Unit
By Kesterport
Located in London, GB
This tall étagère, manufactured in an elegant polygonal brass by Kesterport, is an excellent
Category
Vintage 1970s British Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
H 66.93 in W 31.5 in D 14.57 in
Milo Baughman Style Large Chrome and Glass Floating Etagere Shelving Wall Unit
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Etagere Shelving Wall Unit. Crafted from high-quality glass and chrome finished metal, this contemporary
Category
Mid-20th Century Shelves
Materials
Chrome
H 81.5 in W 72.25 in D 15 in
Tall American Mahogany Thomasville Display Cabinet Unit of Regency Manner
By Thomasville
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An impressive American Thomasville display cabinet in the Regency style. A narrow tall unit with
Category
Late 20th Century British Regency Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood, Softwood
George Nelson for Herman Miller 3 Bay Omni System Mid Century Shelving Wall Unit
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
unit featuring sleek, brushed aluminum framing, and walnut shelving. This piece has been recently
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 90 in W 76.75 in D 13.75 in
Tall Victorian Dresser Unit Bookcase with Original Glazing and Red Brown Lacquer
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A characterful tall Victorian dresser unit boasting its original glazing and beautiful red brown
Category
Early 20th Century British Rococo Revival Dressers
Materials
Pine
H 82 in W 42.5 in D 17.75 in
Steel Room Divider Shelving - Customisable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
Modern freestanding shelves unit for books, objects and plants. The shelves are designed to look
Category
2010s British Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Steel Room Divider, Minimal Metal Shelving - Customisable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
storefront - LU2894331610202
Each unit measurements: 60cm wide, 50cm deep, 175cm tall. Available in any
Category
2010s British Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Modern Bookcase Room Divider - Minimal Steel Metal Shelving
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
Modern freestanding shelves unit for books and plants. The shelves are designed to look delicate
Category
2010s British Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Franco Albini "Infinito" Wall Unit for Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Franco Albini wall unit for Cassina, c.2010s Italy. This modular shelving system, first designed in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Amuneal’s Loft 3 Post Back Bar Unit
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful bar cabinet with burnt oak adjustable shelves is part of our loft shelving
Category
2010s American Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Casey Lurie Studio Modern Low "Primo" Shelving System in Walnut with Brass
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
“Shelving can be the most mundane thing you own, or it can be the beautiful bones of a room as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
Rare Large Pilastro Wall Unit with Desk and Light
By Coen de Vries, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
comprised of multiple panel-backed Pilastro book cases with extended shelving units. The metal is in very
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Sheet Metal
Casey Lurie Studio Modern High "Primo" Shelving System in Walnut with Brass
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
“Shelving can be the most mundane thing you own, or it can be the beautiful bones of a room as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
Superb Wall Unit with Rolltop Desk by Dean Santner
By Dean Santner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Amazing Midcentury wall unit in handcrafted solid aspen hardwood with exceptional quality and
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
1970s Anna Castelli Kartell Yellow 5-Tier Stackable Componibili Pop Art Shelving
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Kartell, Beylerian, ltd. 5-tier stack with sliding doors on casters.
Includes:
(2) Tall Units Each with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Plastic
H 56.5 in Dm 16.5 in
Casey Lurie Modern Low "Primo" Shelving System in White Oak with Stainless Steel
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
“Shelving can be the most mundane thing you own, or it can be the beautiful bones of a room, as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
H 42 in W 76 in D 12 in
Contemporary Shelving Room Divider "30/30 L" in Walnut by Casey Lurie Studio
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
shelving system.
Named for the degrees of the alternately angled dividers which give the piece it’s unique
Category
2010s North American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut, Wood
Contemporary Room Divider Shelving "30/30 L" in Oak by Casey Lurie Studio
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
shelving system.
Named for the degrees of the alternately angled dividers which give the piece it’s unique
Category
2010s North American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Room Divider Shelving "30/30 M" in Oak by Casey Lurie Studio
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
shelving system.
Named for the degrees of the alternately angled dividers which give the piece it’s unique
Category
2010s North American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
1940's Tall French Workshop Shelves - Twelve Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Tall French Workshop Shelves – Twelve Drawers
1940’s Tall French Workshop Shelves – Twelve
Category
Vintage 1940s French Shelves
Materials
Wood
Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit Room Divider by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit / Room Divider by Hans Wegner
Use alone or add to your wall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
5-Tier Lucite and Glass Mid-Century Modern Étagère Shelf Wall Unit
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and glass tall narrow shelving unit étagère.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Trio of Hekman Tall Campaign Cabinets in Patchwork Burl
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceptional three-piece oyster burl Campaign wall unit by Hekman Furniture. Two outer cabinets
Category
20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Burl, Glass, Mirror, Wood
French Pair Bow-Front Painted Open Shelves, Approximately 3.5" Tall & Wide
Located in Atlanta, GA
open display shelving units from France, each standing just shy of 3 feet in height, are fashioned with
Category
Mid-20th Century French Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 35.5 in W 35.75 in D 16 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Room Divider Bookshelf
By Stonehill
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Danish Modern teak shelving unit.
Room divider by Stonehill, made in the UK, 1960s.
One
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
19th Century French Dry Goods Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
Handcrafted for commercial spaces, this tall wooden shelving unit originates from 19th-century
Category
Antique 19th Century French Country Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Set of 3 Smoked Mirror Chrome Cabinets by Guido Faleschini for Mariani and Pace
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
sets of glass shelving, and adjustable hanger hooks. The shorter middle unit has a mirrored table top
Category
Mid-20th Century Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
H 73 in W 23.5 in D 24 in
Zinc Book Shelf
By Francine Villier-levy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique shelving unit created by a Belgium designer, Francine Villier-Levy. This tall unit in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Neoclassical Bookcases
Materials
Iron, Zinc
‘Ovunque 806’ Modular Glass Door Sideboard by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
feet allow for the unit to be stacked with another creating a taller cabinet. It also nestles flat with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Minimalist Sideboards
Materials
Metal
H 24.5 in W 43.5 in D 23.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Brass Etagere Painted White
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern brass etagere shelving fixture painted white.
Tall and sturdy this shelving unit
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Yarrow Modular Single Box Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This modular piece is designed to be a flexible alternative to traditional shelving. It can be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
Yarrow Modular Triple Box Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This modular piece is designed to be a flexible alternative to traditional shelving. It can be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
Yarrow Modular Triple Box Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This modular piece is designed to be a flexible alternative to traditional shelving. It can be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
Second Generation 1950s Eames ESU 251-C
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Second generation ESU 251-C modular unit, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Broyhill Saga Walnut Buffet Credenza Hutch
By Broyhill
Located in Baltimore, MD
to its unique style and lend support. This piece doubles as a shelving / China hutch and server. This
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Meridian Modular Credenza, Duo, Modern Steel Casework, by Force/Collide
By Force Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
position features an enclosed cabinet atop an open shelving unit, creating a seamless pair. Thanks to the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Modern Steel Corner Cabinet, by Force/Collide
By Force Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
position
This arrangement features all units stacked vertically for a tall and narrow position on a small
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Steel
H 38 in W 97.75 in D 16.25 in
Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Vertical Steel Bookcase, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
:
Vertical position
This arrangement features all units stacked vertically for a tall and narrow position on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
H 38 in W 97.75 in D 16.25 in
Arched-Top Stained Rattan Étagère with Three Glass Shelves, 1970s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tall and spacious 1970s bent rattan étagère or shelving unit with three glass shelves.
Arched
Category
Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Bookcases
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Glass
McGuire-Style Arched Cerused Rattan Étagère with Three Glass Shelves, 1970s/80s
By McGuire
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tall and spacious late 1970s or early 1980s McGuire-style bent rattan étagère or shelving unit
Category
Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Bookcases
Materials
Rattan, Glass
H 79 in W 33 in D 18 in
Pair of French Industrial Display Shelves with 19th Century Giltwood Pelmets
Located in Birmingham, AL
and provide functionality. The versatility of these shelving units makes them suitable for various
Category
2010s French Industrial Shelves
Materials
Steel, Iron
H 95 in W 70.75 in D 17 in
Meridian Modular Credenza, Modern Steel Etagere Bookcase, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
shelving unit
The beauty of this design is that each of the three units is fully functional and complete
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
H 38 in W 38 in D 16.25 in
1960s French Smoky Glass and Chrome-Plated Shelves
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Tall and splendid chrome-plated metal shelf unit, from the late 1960s. Accompanying smoky glass
Category
Vintage 1960s French Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Large French Bleached Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet, circa 1940
Located in Round Top, TX
installation. Both together are approximately 8' tall and 7' wide.
Restored, this large wall unit is strong and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Country Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Mid-Century Modern 3 Piece Walnut Chrome Tobocman Wall Hanging Floating Credenza
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
unit set features a walnut construction with a semi-glossy finish, and rectangular chrome drawer
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
H 21 in W 68 in D 20 in
Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Modern Steel Etagere Cabinet, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
semi-stack position features an enclosed cabinet atop an open shelving unit, creating a seamless pair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
H 38 in W 97.75 in D 16.25 in
Louis XV Style French Farinerio Flour Boxes with Carved Floral Décor, Sold Each
Located in Atlanta, GA
be hung on a wall in a living area as unique, conversation-starting shelving units. Their versatility
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
H 26 in W 9.5 in D 6.125 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Red Orange Metallic Black Italian Art Glass Decanter
By Fratelli Toso, Ermanno Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
piece on any credenza, console table or shelving unit. Mid-century era. Collectors item! Measures: 17
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Glass
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
Drinks cabinet. Hand crafted. One of a kind
By Rinat Design
Located in London, GB
battery generated LED lighting , glass shelving unit, two drawers and a couple of handy pull-out trays
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cabinets
Materials
Ziricote, Birch, Tulipwood
19th Century Italian Architectural Corinthian Wood Columns on Sandstone Plinths
Located in Firenze, IT
customized shelving unit to name few.
Structurally sound and sturdy in overall extremely good condition
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Stone, Sandstone
H 89.38 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
A Tall Spanish Open Shelf Rack Storage Display Piece, Vintage Artisan Created
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish artisan created tall open shelving unit from the mid-20th century. This vintage rack from
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 73.75 in W 29.5 in D 22 in
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Tall Shelving Unit For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tall shelving unit for your home. Each tall shelving unit for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and chrome. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage tall shelving unit now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the tall shelving unit you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A tall shelving unit is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one tall shelving unit that is appealing in its simplicity, but Design Frères, Nils Nisse Strinning and String Design AB produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Tall Shelving Unit?
A tall shelving unit can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,925, while the lowest priced sells for $701 and the highest can go for as much as $17,500.
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 Tall Shelving Unit
- 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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