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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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Freestanding Wall unit, Bookshelves, Roomdivider, Midcentury Modern, 1950s
By Jos De Mey, Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modular wall unit or room divider designed by Jos De Mey for Van den Berghe-Pauvers, Ghent Belgium. 1958. Four black metal mounted on oblique, four tapering legs, brass stretchers ad...
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
$5,045 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Paul McCobb Calvin Irwin Collection Shelf Bookshelf Room Divider
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mid Century sideboard, shelf unit, room divider, designed by Paul McCobb as part of the sought after Irwin Collection series for Calvin, circa 1950’s.
This example features ble...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
$3,920 Sale Price
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Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall Units by William Watting for Scanflex, 1960s
By William Watting, ScanFlex
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern modular two-tone wall units or shelving units. Design by William Watting for ScanFlex Holland. Striking Danish/Dutch design from the 1960s. Both wall units...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Beech, Teak
$3,781 Sale Price / set
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...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
$1,960 Sale Price
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Spanish Colonial Wooden Wall Shelf, Spice Rack, Pantry Shelf
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Colonial Wood Spice Rack Wall Shelf, 1940s
Hand-carved pine spice rack or wall shelf, Spain, 1940s-1950s
This stunning spice rack shelf has scalloped and carved details and d...
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20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Shelves
Materials
Wood, Pine
$1,292 Sale Price
20% Off
Hollywood Regency Italian Chrome and Brass Etagere by Renato Zevi, 1970s
By Renato Zevi
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Hollywood Regency etagere or display piece.
Design by Renato Zevi.
Striking Italian design from the 1970s.
Original chrome and brass frame with five glass shelves.
This ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$1,411 Sale Price
20% Off