Mid-Century Modern Shelves
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard "Mayan" Series Etagere Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Arched top etagere shelving display unit with woven elements designed by Arthur Umanoff as part of his Mayan collection for Shaver Howard, ca. 1960s.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Bamboo Campaign Style Four Tier Etagere /Shelf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century Bamboo Campaign Style Four Tier Etagere /Shelf
USA, circa 1960s
A good example of coastal mid century design with this bamboo campaign style four tier etagere/shelf from...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Circular Rattan Wall Hanging Shelf, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handcrafted rattan and wood round wall shelf. Spain, 1950-1960.
This unusual shelf features 7 circular separate rattan strands crossed by 4 wooden st...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wicker, Wood, Rattan
Mid Century Modern 2pc Modular Shelving Unit with Finished Back
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern two piece modular shelving unit features hardwood construction, free standing two piece design, full interchangeable cabinet ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Versatile Lucite Mid Century Modern Corner Etagere Shelves
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Versatile and stylish mid century modern lucite corner etagere having 6 triangular shaped shelves that make it a fantastic unit for an empty corner. Would be perfect in a bathroom!
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Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Lucite
Charlotte Perriand Custom Made Nuage / Authentic 1958 Mid-Century, Paris France
Located in Zürich, CH
The Nuage (cloud in french) is a magical piece of design. We see a lightness, where all parts are arranged on a playful way, creating a dynamic balance between harmony and disharmony...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Guglielmo Pecorini Wall Shelf in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guglielmo Pecorini, wall shelf unit, walnut, Italy, design 1954, production 1950s
Adjustable unit consisting of a wall construction and two shelves. This piece is designed by Italia...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Dutch wall unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the Pilastro Wall Unit - Your Ultimate Organizational Solution!
Upgrade your living space with the completely modular Pilastro Wall Unit, a sleek and versatile storage solution that combines functionality with modern design. This exquisite piece of furniture will revolutionize the way you organize your home or office.
Key Features:
1. **Two Spacious Cabinets:** With ample storage space behind stylish cabinet doors, you can keep your belongings neatly tucked away and easily accessible when needed.
2. **Magazine Shelf:** The built-in magazine shelf not only adds a touch of sophistication but also provides a convenient spot to display your favorite reading materials.
3. **Functional Desk:** The integrated desk offers a dedicated workspace that's perfect for productivity. Whether you're working from home or tackling tasks, this desk is designed to meet your needs.
4. **Light Bar:** Illuminate your workspace or showcase your decorative items with the built-in light bar. Its soft, adjustable lighting creates the perfect ambiance for any occasion.
Why Choose the Pilastro Wall Unit?
- **Space-Saving:** Designed to maximize space utilization, the Pilastro Wall Unit is perfect for smaller rooms or apartments where efficient storage is essential.
- **Contemporary Design:** Its clean lines, minimalistic design, and high-quality materials make it a stylish addition to any interior décor.
- **Durable Construction:** Crafted from premium materials, this wall unit is built to last, ensuring years of reliable use.
- **Easy Assembly:** With clear instructions and all the necessary hardware included, assembly is a breeze, so you can enjoy your new wall unit...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Ratta Shelf, Italy 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very nice, decorative rattan shelf in very good condition, Italy, 1950s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Fully renovated mid century bookshelf by Tatra, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
By Tatra
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A Mid century bookshelf from the 1960´s. It was made by Tatra nabytok in the 1960´s.
It´s made of beechwood.
Fully renovated, in excellen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Beech
Vintage Victorian Style Three Tired Graduated Shelf.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Shelf with Beautiful Turned Legs and Ornate Carvings on the Edge of Each Shelf. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 23 W ; 17 D ; 34 H
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Julian Chichester Designed Wall Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two piece wall unit designed by Julian Chichester in natural vellum and metal framing. Designed after Paul McCobb's iconic wall unit.
Mid-Century Modern two piece wall unit with shelving storage and drawers. Standing room divider with storage...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Made To Order Staggered Bookshelf- Deep Walnut
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DIMENSIONS60ʺW × 16ʺD × 33.75ʺH
Sharp and clean lines define this bookcase all in a gorgeous natural walnut tone. Handcrafted with completely customizable dimensions.
This item is n...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Pair 7.5' Tall Custom Mahogany Etageres Adjustable Shelves Dresser Drawers MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair 7.5' Tall Custom Mahogany Etageres Adjustable Shelves Wall Units Dresser Drawers MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Wall Shelf or Console, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary midcentury Bamboo and Rattan rectangular wall shelf. This marvellous object was made in Italy in the 1960s and is attributed to the mastery of Franco Albini.
This love...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Mid-century Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
This midcentury room divider is made of Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak and was manufactured in Czechoslovakia by Dr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
Mid century Pilastro wall unit / rack , 1960’s
By Pilastro
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 63,5 W, 47cmH,21,5cmD
Condition: Good
Color: Black , Yellow
Material: Metal
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Rattan & Bamboo Wall Shelf or Console Att. Franco Albini, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing wall shelf or console in rattan and bamboo attributed to Franco Albini.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vico Magistretti Bookcase Nuvola Rossa for Cassina, Italy, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material. Please get in touch.
Available in:
LACQUERED RED BEECHWOOD
LACQUERED WHITE BEECHWOOD
LACQUERED BLACK BEECHWOOD
NATURAL BEECHWOOD
AMERICAN WALNUT
Magistretti designed this folding bookcase with its clean, modern lines that can be used on a wall or as a room divider, freely combining more than one unit, depending on the space available...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
French Riviera Mid-Century Wall Shelf in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous French Riviera wall shelf in curved rattan, bamboo and wicker. This unique item was made in Italy in the 1960s in the style of Franco Albini.
This stunning organic wall shelf...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
Vintage Display China Cabinet by Dyrlund Denmark, 1970s
By Dyrlund
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mid century display/china cabinet, with lights, designed and manufactured by Dyrlund of Denmark. Produced in beautifully grained Teak this piece is another classic example of Dyrlund...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
20th Century Italian Wall Unit / Room Divider By Vittorio Dassi, c.1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare versatile piece of mid 20th Century Italian furniture, this free standing wall unit can also be used as a room divider. Desi...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Pine
Rayonnage en teck par Walter Wirz
By Walter Wirz
Located in PARIS, FR
Cette étagère de haute qualité en teck présente un beau grain de bois dans un ton chaud.
Simple et élégante faite d'un profilé en U, se distingue par ses lignes raffinées et sa capac...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Suspended Wooden Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Suspended Wooden Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1960s
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Romeo Rega Brass & Glass Etagère, c.1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in Savannah, GA
An Italian brass and smoked glass etagère by Romeo Rega, circa 1970.
59 ¾ inches wide by 19 ¼ inches deep by 79 ½ inches tall
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
modular floor to ceiling CSS shelf unit Design George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
modular Herman Miller CSS Shelf unit
designed by George Nelson.
Herman Miller 1970ies edition in laquered wood, with aluminium construction poles. With makers bedge.
The CSS she...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid century wall shelf system 1980´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century wall shelf system from the 1980´s. It was made in the former Czechoslovakia.
It can also be used as a bar or bookcase.
It´s made of wood, plywood and iron.
It´s fully dem...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Iron
Rayonnage en noyer par Walter Wirz
By Walter Wirz
Located in PARIS, FR
Etagère simple et élégante faite d'un profilé en U plaqué par Wilhelm Renz pour Walter Wirz. Ici dans une version en noyer, se distingue par ses lignes raffinées et son beau veinage....
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Mid-century Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
This midcentury room divider is made of Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak and was manufactured in Czechoslovakia by Dr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
Louise Nevelson Style Wall Sculpture Book Shelf
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 displ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Rayonnage en pin par Walter Wirz
By Walter Wirz
Located in PARIS, FR
Etagère simple et raffinée faite d'un profilé en U plaqué par Wilhelm Renz pour Walter Wirz. Ici dans une version en pin, se distingue par son beau veinage et son design épuré. État ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Pine
Large André Cordemeyer Metal wall system Model 5600 1960s Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large Metal modular wall system .design by Andre Cordemeyer for Gispen
1960 . Holland .''model 5600 '' Mondriaan in style and colors . great designed wall system.
8 drawers in Mondr...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Dunbar Magazine Tree #5336 Designed by Edward Wormley
Located in Denton, TX
Edward Wormley for Dunbar magazine tree in walnut with four cantilevered shelves that get deeper as the order descends from top to bottom. A rare model introduced in 1953 and was onl...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Mid-century Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
This midcentury room divider is made of Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak and was manufactured in Czechoslovakia by Dr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
Restored Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Indulge in the charm of vintage design with our expertly restored mid-century modern bookcase, skillfully crafted by our team of professional craftsmen...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
1970s Belgium Green/Blue Glass Chrome Shelving Display Cabinet Unit Belgo Chrome
Located in London, GB
1970s Belgium freestanding five shelf slim display open-fronted cabinet. The drop in green/blue glass with chamfered corners sits within four grey coated-metal corner brackets.. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Wall Unit, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Wall Unit, Italy, 1960s
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb for Bryce Wall Shelf in Wood and Metal, USA - 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Paul McCobb for Bryce Wall Shelf in Wood and Metal, USA - 1950s. Wall-mounted floating console with wooden drawer and black metal frame. Shelves are covered with white Vitrolite glas...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Extra-Large Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System
Located in East Hampton, NY
Rare Industrial Italian wall-mounted library or shelving system that is completely customize-able to your design needs. A very long shelving unit fitted with eight (8) powder coated metal posts for SEVEN (7) sections. Posts have gold plated oversized sabot levelers to base that supports the various shelves. Very masculine Industrial look. Each shelf is adjustable to various heights (see detail images) and if needed a narrower shelving...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Triangular Bamboo and Rattan Italian Corner Bookcase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous mid-century bamboo and Rattan triangular corner bookshelf. Franco Albini inspired the design of this piece, produced in Italy during the 1970s.
This fantastic piece feature...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
Midcentury Blonde Oak Barrister's Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Well constructed blonde oak barrister in good condition with brass knobs and sound mechanism. Dismantles easily on raised base, nice size. Shows beautifu...
Category
1950s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Mid-century Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
This midcentury room divider is made of Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak and was manufactured in Czechoslovakia by Dr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
1970's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wall Shelving Unit Cabinet
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-century Modern shelf for sale. It was manufactured in the 1970's by Dunbar, and designed by Edward Wormley. It has a lower credenza with cabinets and a drawer and shelves...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Burl
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Wall Unit by Georges Coslin, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Wall Unit by Georges Coslin, 1950s
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-16-A File Rack / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
Located in Zürich, CH
The very rare file rack created by Pierre Jeanneret serves as a sophisticated addition to every living space. Its well-proportioned shape, combined with the perfectly useful size of ...
Category
1960s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Multicolored Wall Unit by Tjerk Rijenga for Pilastro, the Netherlands 1960's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a great composition of different elements in a Pilastro wall unit. A diverse collection of different parts selected to make a complete unit ...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini Bookcase Infinito Wall for Cassina, Italy, new
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen size and material. Available in: natural ash, black stained ash, American walnut. Different elements and sizes of the bookcase are available, too....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Poul Cadovius Two Shelves Wall Unit, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare handmade solitary teak wall unit with two shelves designed by acclaimed Danish designer Poul Cadovius in the 1960s. Solid smoothly rounded wooden brackets on which two shelves a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Bookcase by Ico Parisi, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Bookcase by Ico Parisi, Wood and Glass, Italy, 1950s
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Wood
Corner Rattan Shelves Unit. French work by Adrien Audoux et Frida Minet. 1950's
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This corner shelves unit is made of rattan and raffia. This is a French work by Adrien Audoux et Frida Minet. Circa 1950
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Raffia, Rattan
Pierre Vandel Black Glass and Brass Etagère, France, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
A Pierre Vandel black lacquered aluminum étagère with brass detailing and three black glass shelves.
Labelled: Pierre Vandel
Paris, circa 1970
Th...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-century cabinet 1960
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Made in Belgium in the 1960s, this mid-century cabinet combine clean lines, organic shapes and functional beauty. The teak wood is a durable and natural material, which has a warm an...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini Mid-Century Wall Shelf in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning wall shelf in curved rattan and bamboo. This unique object was made in Italy in the 1960s and is attributed to the mastery of Franco Albini.
This gorgeous wall shelf is fully made in curved rattan with a structure made of a single curved bamboo cane. The whole is kept together by a stunning weave of rattan wicker.
The materials used make this shelf light...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Franco Albini Italian Midcentury Dark Wood Bookcase Lb7 for Poggi, 1950s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian dark wood shelves bookcase with floor and ceiling uprights, designed by Franco Albini in 1956 for Poggi Pavia, shelves and container with wood veneer adjustable in height and...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Mobelfabrik
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This Danish Modern wall unit, designed by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, is a masterpiece of mid-century design. Crafted from teak wood, known for its durability and bea...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Étagère vintage en chêne par Borge Mogensen, design 1960's
Located in PARIS, FR
Practical and elegant, this solid oak wall shelf is one of Børge Mogensen's very first models. He designed the shelf while still a student at the Academy of Arts furniture school. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Large Shelving System in Metal 7M
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, lacquered steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s
Large modular shelving system designed by Studio BBPR for Oliv...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
Mid-Century Modern 2 bay shelving system model Royal. This is a original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by Danish architect Poul Cadovius.
Cadovius had the revolutionary idea to design a floating, modular shelving system that would maximize floor space and signify the end of conformity in shelving. The Royal System shelving unit...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Mid-century Modern shelves for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern shelves for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage shelves created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, wall decorations, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern shelves made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original shelves, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Poul Cadovius, and Mathieu Matégot. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for shelves differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $65 and tops out at $120,000 while the average work can sell for $2,886.
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