Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
21st Century Verter Turroni White Fibreglass Modular Bookshelf Shelf Shelving
Located in Longiano, IT
Favo bookshelves and containers, modular wall elements in fibreglass.
Available in 2 different designs and sizes. The individual modules can be juxtaposed, turned around and multiple, 2 elements but various combinations of shapes. Favo positioned in a seemingly casual pattern allows everything to find its ideal place.
Designer: Verter Turroni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Fiberglass
e15 Profil Shelf by Jörg Schellmann
By Jörg Schellmann, e15
Located in New York, NY
Evoking associations with minimal art, the wall-mounted shelf profil by Jörg Schellmann bears a distinct sculptural appeal. The aluminum shelf is produ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Wall Unit Modern, Duo XL
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Modern wall unit that is more than a piece of furniture that serves you, it is a true piece of art.
Realized only with the best materials, it is perfect for every luxury environment...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
12" x 8" Black Leather/Brass Wall Pocket by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
From the home to the office, these wall pockets/magazine racks help keep clutter away. Individually or stacked, hide away loose ends from your remote control, to your mail, keys maga...
Category
2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Wall Unit Modern, Duo M
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Modern wall unit that is more than a piece of furniture that serves you, it is a true piece of art.
Realized only with the best materials, it is perfect for every luxury environment...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Brass and Wood Bookshelves Cage B
Located in Boston, MA
Designed by Massimo Castagna. Intricate yet simple, the Cage B bookshelf is simplicity at its best. Uneven shelves of different lengths make for an aesthetically pleasing structure, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Thomas Eriksson Cross Cabinet in Green Glossy Metal for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Designed to store medicine, the cross cabinet by Thomas Eriksson is wall-hanging, available with a glossy varnished finish, in red, orange, green, blue a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Wall Pocket 12"Lx1.5"x7"H in Saddle Leather and Stainless Steel by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
From the home to the office, these wall pockets/magazine racks help keep clutter away. Individually or stacked, hide away loose ends from your remote control...
Category
2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Alex Pinna for Dilmos Shelf Suspended Console Patinated Waxed Metal
Located in Milan, IT
Console composed by two pyramid-shaped elements in patinated waxed metal for Dilmos Milano.
A figure with a pensive look crosses one element of the shel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Ladder Street Shelving Unit by Yabu Pushelberg in Ivory Oak and Carrara Marble
Located in Toronto, ON
This ladder street shelving by Yabu Pushelberg in ivory ultra matte lacquered oak is paired with Carrara marble accents.
The ladder street shelving unit by Yabu Pushelberg also re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Carrara Marble
Ladder Street Shelving by Yabu Pushelberg in Black Stained Oak and Bluestone
Located in Toronto, ON
This ladder street shelving by Yabu Pushelberg in black pepper stained matte oak is paired with belgian bluestone accents.
The ladder street shelving unit by Yabu Pushelberg also ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Limestone
Ladder Street Shelving by Yabu Pushelberg in Whiskey Lacquered Oak and Bluestone
Located in Toronto, ON
This ladder street shelving by Yabu Pushelberg in mist matte lacquered oak is paired with Belgian bluestone accents.
The ladder street shelving unit by Yabu Pushelberg also rests ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Limestone
Ladder Street Shelvingby Yabu Pushelberg in Ivory Oak and Belgian Bluestone
Located in Toronto, ON
This ladder street shelving by Yabu Pushelberg in ivory ultra matte lacquered oak is paired with Belgian Bluestone accents.
The ladder street shelving unit by Yabu Pushelberg also...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Limestone
Ladder Street Shelving by Yabu Pushelberg in Nude Lacquered Oak and Bluestone
Located in Toronto, ON
This Ladder Street shelving by Yabu Pushelberg in nude brushed ultra matte lacquered oak is paired with Belgian bluestone accents.
The Ladder Street shelving unit by Yabu Pushelbe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Limestone
Ladder Street Shelving by Yabu Pushelberg in Mist Lacquered Oak and Bluestone
Located in Toronto, ON
This ladder street shelving by Yabu Pushelberg in mist matte lacquered oak is paired with Belgian bluestone accents.
The ladder street shelving unit by Yabu Pushelberg also rests ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Limestone
Ladder Street Shelving by Yabu Pushelberg in Nude Lacquered Oak and Marble
Located in Toronto, ON
This ladder street shelving by Yabu Pushelberg in nude brushed ultra matte lacquered oak is paired with Carrara marble accents.
The ladder street shelving unit by Yabu Pushelberg ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Carrara Marble
Ladder Street Shelving by Yabu Pushelberg in Whiskey Lacquered Oak and Marble
Located in Toronto, ON
This ladder street shelviing by Yabu Pushelberg in whiskey ultra matte lacquered oak is paired with Carrara marble accents.
The ladder street shelving unit by Yabu Pushelberg also...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Carrara Marble
Dada Est. Mid Century Modern Ashwood Wall-Mounted Shelve
By DADA est.
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall-mounted shelve by Dada - Est.
Manufactured in Barcelona, 2017.
Ashwood
Measures: 32 cm D x 200 cm W x 200 cm H
Production delay: 7-9 weeks
There is the possibilit...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Janet Schwietzer, Pace, Modern Obra Bookshelf, Red Lacquer, Steel, glass, 1990s
Located in Stamford, CT
Pace Collection "Obra" three section wall unit by Janet Schwietzer
Iconic design by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection, circa 1970s. A group of three Illuminating étagère wall uni...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Ladder Street Shelving by Yabu Pushelberg in Mist Lacquered Oak and Marble
Located in Toronto, ON
This ladder street shelving by Yabu Pushelberg in mist matte lacquered oak is paired with Belgian bluestone accents.
The ladder street shelving unit by Yabu Pushelberg also rests ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Carrara Marble
Ladder Street Shelving by Yabu Pushelberg in Black Stained Oak and Marble
Located in Toronto, ON
This ladder street shelving by Yabu Pushelberg in black pepper stained matte oak is paired with carrara marble accents.
The ladder street shelving unit by Yabu Pushelberg also res...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Carrara Marble
Denis Perrollaz and Atelier Linné Elements Shelf
Located in Paris, FR
Wall bookshelf in sandblasted pine and a painted panel covered in lacquer.
The piece is made in collaboration between Atelier Linné and Denis Perrollaz, ...
Category
2010s French Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Lacquer
Amuneal's Loft 2 Post with Formed Returns
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
This single bay of our Loft Shelving is wall-mounted to support five shelves, using custom machined brass fittings on bent steel posts. Amuneal’s proprietary machined hardware clamps onto the posts so that the shelves can be easily adjusted at any time. The burnt oak shelves are milled in house from solid white oak to a thickness of 1.5” before being hand-finished using the traditional Shou Sugi Ban process of burning the wood. Once completed, the shelves are sealed with a protective coating that keeps that burnt finish from rubbing off. The combination of blackened steel posts, machined and patinated brass hardware and the charred oak shelves make this a stunning and sculptural shelving...
Category
2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Steel, Brass
Wall-Mounted Tidal Shelf in Black Powder-Coated Aluminum by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
The wall-mounted, tidal shelf is formed out of 1/4 inch thick, powder-coated aluminum. Each shelf has a welded U-channel to the reverse of the shelf and ea...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Navy Leather/Leather Wall Pocket 24"x5" with 6 Hooks by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
From the home to the office, these wall pockets/magazine racks help keep clutter away. Individually or stacked, hide away loose ends from your remote control, to your mail, keys maga...
Category
2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
ClassiCon Taidgh Shelf C in Walnut by Taidgh O’neill
Located in New York, NY
Sculpture or shelf, storage surface or object – the various models of the Taidgh series created by the Californian designer Taidgh O’Neill move within these poles. Surfaces provide r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Surfer - Modern, Organic Sculptural, Sapele Wood Shelf - available in 5 tones
Located in Hoboken, NJ
The designers’ initial idea was to make a shelf, but when it was done it seemed a shame to put anything on it. Maybe it’s a sculptural piece. They leave this dilemma, and the challen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Amuneal’s Collector's Hanging 2 Bay Unit
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
This two bay hanging shelving unit is part of Amuneal’s Collector’s Shelving System and features our precision machined brass fittings and tubes in ...
Category
2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
ClassiCon Taidgh Shelf B in Oak by Taidgh O’Neill
Located in New York, NY
Sculpture or shelf, storage surface or object – the various models of the Taidgh series created by the Californian designer Taidgh O’Neill move within these poles. Surfaces provide r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Oak
ClassiCon Taidgh Shelf D in Walnut by Taidgh O’Neill
Located in New York, NY
Sculpture or shelf, storage surface or object – the various models of the Taidgh series created by the Californian designer Taidgh O’Neill move within these poles. Surfaces provide r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Wall-Mounted Tidal Shelf in Red Powder-Coated Aluminum by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
The wall-mounted, tidal shelf is formed out of 1/4 inch thick, powder-coated aluminum. Each shelf has a welded U-channel to the reverse of the shelf and ea...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
NSNG Stainless Steel Wall Cabinet
Located in Eindhoven, NL
No Screw No Glue is an iconic range of furniture and objects designed by Joost Van Bleiswijk in which the components are laser cut and assembled by slotting the pieces together. As t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Navy Leather and Stainless Wall Pocket 12”x 1.5"x 6”H by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
From your home to your place of work, the Ledger Wall Pockets help keep clutter away. Stacked or individually screwed to the wall, hide away your loose ends to create a minimal feeli...
Category
2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Corteccia Wall Unit in Black Finish by Andrea Salvetti & Mogg
By Andrea Salvetti, Mogg
Located in New York, NY
"Corteccia is a wall shelf unit by Andrea Salvetti for Mogg, made of veneered with slabs of cedar wood, and drop down door.
Corteccia is a wall she...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Unique, One-of-a-Kind Mahogany and Copper "Boyle Height Shelf"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This one-off shelf comes from Taidgh O'Neill's "Boyle Height" series of sculptural, wall-mounted artistic wooden shelves. In this series, O'Neill explores new formalism inspired by t...
Category
2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Copper
Wall Shelf by Thomas Ballouhey
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Wall shelf by Thomas Ballouhey, Crossover collection, the Netherlands, 2018. Nilufar edition. Various wood, neon tube, epoxy clay, polystyrene, steel, light switch, electric sockets, sand, acrylic resin. Measures: 80 x 55 x 15 cm, 31.4 x 21.6 x 6 in. The crossover series use common furniture as the starting point of the object. The wall shelf is the foundation on which the functions of different objects are inserted and blended together. A frame for different uses that are mashed up together. A portable...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Corteccia Wall Unit in Natural Finish by Andrea Salvetti & Mogg
By Andrea Salvetti, Mogg
Located in New York, NY
"Corteccia is a wall shelf unit by Andrea Salvetti for Mogg, made of veneered with slabs of cedar wood, and drop down door.
Corteccia is a wall she...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Mate Metal Shelf with Bookstand in White by Mist-O & Mogg
Located in New York, NY
Mate is a shelf functional and modern, designed by the duo designers Mist-or in 2014 for the brand Mogg. Made of metal with or without shelf, perfect in the kitchen, living or in bar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Wall Pocket 16"Lx3"Dx10"H in Taupe Leather and Stainless Steel by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
From the home to the office, these wall pockets/magazine racks help keep clutter away. Individually or stacked, hide away loose ends from your remote control, to your mail, keys maga...
Category
2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sigve Kuntson Wood Shelf Tower Number 2, Oslo, 2019
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sigve Kunston Wood shelf tower number 2
Manufactured by Sigve Knutson
Oslo, Norway, 2019
Wood, ALM
Produced for Side Gallery Barcelona
Measurements:
45 cm x 35 cm x 180 H cm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Sigve Knuston Cast Aluminium Shelf Manufactured by Sigve Knutson, Oslo, 2019
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sigve Knuston
Casted aluminium shelf
Manufactured by Sigve Knutson
Oslo, Norway, 2019
Casted aluminum
Produced for Side Gallery, Barcelona
Me...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Demilune Stainless Steel Wall Consoles or Shelves with Lights
By Curtis Jeré
Located in North Miami, FL
These are a fabulous pair of vintage polished stainless steel demi lune wall consoles or wall shelves have under light. They are in the style of Curtis Jere. They can be used as side tables on a wall on either side of a sofa or combined with two chairs. Also perfect for the display of art and sculpture. Great for an entrance or foyer. So many possibilities for these ultra chic demi lune consoles. These are from the 70's and will only be sold as an amazing pair of wall consoles...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ghidini 1961 Incrocio Shelves in Stainless Steel and Plexiglass by Andrea Branzi
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Shelves in stainless steel and plexiglass. Hanging frame on to support photos, small pots, small books, knick-knacks.
Materials:
24-karat gold plated s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Blocconne Cabinet by Marcantonio & Mogg
By MARCANTONIO, Mogg
Located in New York, NY
"Designed by Marcantonio for Mogg, Bloccone is a grey MDF cabinet complete with three doors and three internal shelves. The finish has a stone effect with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Stone
Blocconne Hutch by Marcantonio & Mogg
By MARCANTONIO, Mogg
Located in New York, NY
"Designed by Marcantonio for Mogg, Bloccone is a grey MDF cabinet complete with three doors and three internal shelves. The finish has a stone effect with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Stone
Blocconne Credenza by Marcantonio & Mogg
By MARCANTONIO, Mogg
Located in New York, NY
"Designed by Marcantonio for Mogg, Bloccone is a grey MDF cabinet complete with three doors and three internal shelves. The finish has a stone effect with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Stone
Una 'Articolo Indeterminativo' Wood and Glass Bar Cabinet
Located in Roma, IT
The bar cabinet wall piece is the second piece of the collection Una (Articolo Indeterminativo) by Stefano Marolla. The name of the collection comes from the Italian grammar where the indeterminative article precedes a non-identified noun. The objects play on the ambiguity of the matter than can deceive the eye: a sturdy element like wood, hand-curved and levigated, looks like a light tapestry. The curves and the soft drapery of the wood are inspired by a long and attentive study on the usage of drapery in art’s history, going back from the ancient Greece to Bernini’s sculptures...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Ghidini 1961 Incrocio Shelves in Polished Gold Finish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Shelves in stainless steel and plexiglass. The arms of this shelf are stainless steel, and one of which has a two toned plexiglass accent on the end. This shelf can be used to displa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Wall Object Organizer Designed by Dorothee Becker for Design M Ingo Maurer, 1969
Located in MIlano, IT
Black plastic wall object organizer designed by Dorothee Becker for Design M Ingo Maurer, 1969
Wall object holder in glossy black abs and hooks in nic...
Category
1960s German Vintage Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Country Arch Top Mirrored Walnut and Glass Wall Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage walnut wood arch top wood and glass wall cabinet. French door. Crackle paint antique white paint. Back mirror and 3 glass shelves. Glass sh...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Hardwood, Paint
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Find a broad range of unique Modern shelves and wall cabinets 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 and wall cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern shelves and wall cabinets 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 and wall cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Yabu Pushelberg, Moses Nadel, Mogg, and Cappellini. 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 and wall cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $53 and tops out at $102,267 while the average work can sell for $3,112.
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