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How deep should storage shelves be?
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Storage shelves need to be large enough to properly and safely hold items but not too large that items will get lost or hidden behind each other. In a garage 12” is a good depth for smaller items and 16” for larger items.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Fretwork Hanging Trinket Curio Display Shelf 24"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage mid 20th century Chinese Chippendale style mahogany 2 tier wall hanging shelf - elegant fretwork sides supporting two shelves with scalloped edge trim.
Dimensions:
16.75" x ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
$480 Sale Price
20% Off
19Thc Amazing Brass & Iron Large Bakers Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine and very large French style bakers rack is in fine condition.This rack / shelf has custom made sized glass. This rack is in very good condition. This is the largest bakers ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American French Provincial Shelves
Materials
Iron
$2,636 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 1900s Globe Wernicke Four Tier Glazed Sectional Barrister's Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Globe Wernicke four tier glazed sectional / modular / barrister's bookcase 1920s
Comes apart in sections for easy transportation.
Height 152cm
Width 87cm
Depth at top and base plin...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Bookcases
Materials
Brass
$3,120 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Bamboo Rattan Decorative Shelf Etagere Bookcase, 1950s-1970s
By Bonaccina, Vivai del Sud, Franco Albini
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage wicker rattan and bamboo cane display, bookshelf, or etagere features 3 tier form with open shelving. The convenient size allows the shelf to be used standing directly on the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Poul Cadovius Room Divider Teak Royal Wall System Free standing shelving Unit
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A rare opportunity to acquire an original free-standing room divider with 7 solid teak poles (only 6 photographed) from Poul Cadovius’ iconic Royal System. Designed in 1948, the Roya...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
$18,473 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase, C1910
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase, C1910
Measures- 66.5"H x 11.25"W x...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off