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A shelving unit is a flexible piece of furniture with shelves that can be rearranged to accommodate various objects such as books, collectibles, sculptures and other items for display. It can also feature dividers and can be moved or adjusted for added functionality. Shop a collection of antique and vintage shelving units and shelves on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
Shop for Used Shelving Units on 1stDibs
Emporium Shelving Unit
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Charming emporium shop fitting, free-standing shelving unit or bookcase, with five graduated U
Category
Vintage 1930s British Shelves
Materials
Wood
$3,500
1970s Circular Shelving Unit
Located in Hellerup, DK
Fun and decorative Space Age chrome and smoked glass shelving unit with 3 large and 2 small
Category
Vintage 1970s French Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Center shelving unit – France 1920
Located in Girona, Girona
Center shelving unit, wrought iron and three metal plates with drypoint engraving in three levels
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Shelves
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pine Modular Shelving Unit by Lundia
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1990s. Modular pine shelving unit with movable shelves. More shelves included too.
Category
1990s Finnish Shelves
Materials
Pine
Vintage shelving units by Renato Zevi
By Renato Zevi
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Vintage shelving units by Renato Zevi in very nice original condition with signs of use.
Category
Vintage 1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
$1,765 / item
20th Century Strafor painted Metal Shelving Unit
By Strafor
Located in Linkebeek, BE
20th Century Strafor painted Metal Shelving Unit
Industrial painted metal - 1920s
Measures
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Shelves
Materials
Metal
