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What is a shelf unit?
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A shelf unit is a piece of storage furniture that can be adjusted to fit objects or collectibles for display of varying sizes . Shelving units can be made of different materials, but the most popular is wood. Find a collection of antique and vintage shelving units on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Art Deco Shelf Unit
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Art Deco shelf unit that was used in a shop for exposed stuff.
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Metal
Poul Cadovius, Shelf Unit, 1968
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Shelf unit - Poul Cadovius - Circa 1968
Midnight blue teak and melamine
3 shelves
Measures
Category
Vintage 1960s European Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Chrome And Glass Modernist Etagere Shelf Unit
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern chrome and glass shelf unit that could be used as an etagere.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Early 20th Century Wooden Shelf Unit Industrial
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A large early 20th century Italian softwood shelf unit. Probably from a Industrial background this
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Shelves
Materials
Softwood
Handcrafted Postmodern Shelf Unit
Located in London, GB
are bold visual pieces of furniture that are also highly practical.
The Postmodern shelf units or end
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern End Tables
Materials
Oak
Handcrafted Postmodern Shelf Unit
Located in London, GB
are bold visual pieces of furniture that are also highly practical.
The Postmodern shelf units or end
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern End Tables
Materials
Oak