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1970s Small Vintage Tubular Polished Chromed-Metal & Glass Shelving Unit
Located in London, GB
Small 1970s Belgium tubular chromed-metal & glass three-shelf shelving unit which is perfect for a
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage wall unit / shelving unit by Kai Kristiansen made in the 50s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Breda, NB
Vintage wall unit / shelving unit by Kai Kristiansen made in the 50s. Dimensions: Width: 266.2 cm
Category

Vintage 1950s Secretaires

Materials

Metal

American Midcentury Metal and Wood Two-Tiered Shelving Unit with Twisted Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American Industrial style wood and metal shelving unit from the mid 20th century with two
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

American Midcentury Metal and Wood Two-Tiered Shelving Unit with Twisted Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American Industrial style wood and metal shelving unit from the mid 20th century with two
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Industrial Ball Joint Pipe Shelving Storage Unit Rack Bookcase
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial steel pipe shelving unit with steel poles and cast iron ball joints.
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Mid-20th Century American Shelves

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

1960 Retro Pilastro Tomado shelving Grey Metal Desk Unit with Drawer and Shelf
By Tjerk Reijenga, Tomado
Located in Markington, GB
1960 retro Pilastro Tomado shelving grey metal desk unit with drawer and shelf designed by Tjerk
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Extra Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving or Wall Unit
By Tomado
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning sought after extra large Tomado rack in very good vintage condition, A very large set of
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Gold Gilt Étagères Shelving Units
By LaBarge
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Pair of vintage Italian gold gilt smoked glass shelves étagères with pineapple finials. Smoked
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Large Retro Vintage Desk Plus Shelving Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Markington, GB
Large retro vintage desk plus shelving unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s the string wall
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Modernist Tubular Black Metal Shelving Etagere with Tinted Glass, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modernist Tubular black metal shelving units/Etagere with tinted glass - pair Vintage
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Danish Modern Modular Adjustable Wall Unit Shelving 1960s-- 22 pcs Complete Wall
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Madison, WI
Very cool, versatile wall unit shelving modular set. Includes 9 regular shelves Includes 6 Medium
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Metal Shelving Unit
Located in Sheffield, MA
Metal etagere made with 19th Century Architectural Elements.
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Antique 19th Century French Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Metal Shelving Unit
Vintage Metal Shelving Unit
H 65 in W 49 in D 19 in
Unique Metal Rack
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage metal shelving unit has been stripped to bare metal and lacquered for a handsome industrial
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20th Century Industrial Shelves

Unique Metal Rack
Unique Metal Rack
H 61 in W 36 in D 13 in
Vintage French Industrial Shelving Unit
Located in High Point, NC
throughout its metal mesh body recalling Golden Gate, the slope back of this vintage shelving unit gives it
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Vintage 1960s French Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Industrial Shelving Unit
Vintage French Industrial Shelving Unit
H 48.8 in W 26.4 in D 18.9 in
Vintage French Industrial Shelving Unit
Located in High Point, NC
throughout its metal mesh body recalling Golden Gate, the slope back of this vintage shelving unit gives it
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Vintage 1960s French Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Industrial Shelving Unit
Vintage French Industrial Shelving Unit
H 48.8 in W 26.4 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Central European Industrial Shelving Unit
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden and metal shelving unit created in 20th century Central Europe. Five columns of ten
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20th Century European Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Bookcase Shelving Unit Room Divider
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A vintage shelving unit made from painted steel supports and mahogany shelves. The shelves locate
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Vintage Bookcase Shelving Unit Room Divider
Vintage Bookcase Shelving Unit Room Divider
H 55.12 in W 60.63 in D 13 in
Large Victorian Metal Industrial Shelving Unit, Shelf, Pigeon Hole, 5 Shelf
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Large Victorian vintage metal frame industrial shelving unit, shelf, pigeon hole. This is a large
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Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Pair of Polished Chrome & Glass Shelving Unit, 1970s
Located in Lisboa, PT
a transparent glass plate which are secured in place with small plastic cups. In good vintage
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Vintage 1970s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Vintage Enetri Shelf by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, 1980s, String Shelving Unit
By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA
Located in Zagreb, HR
' shelf, and later changing its name to 'Enetri' and 'Guide'. One of the most searched for vintage Ikea
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage 'Royal System' Teak Modular Wall Shelving Unit By Poul Cadovius For Cado
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Bristol, GB
DANISH MID-CENTURY WALL-MOUNTED MODULAR SHELVING UNIT The iconic and trailblazing shelving system
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius for Cado Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit Shelving, 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in The Hague, NL
system is in a good vintage condition. Made of teak wood and metal holders. We have couple of moor
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius for Cado Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit Shelving, 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish modern teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Extra Large Poul Cadovius for Royal System Wall System or Shelving Unit, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in The Hague, NL
Extra large Danish design wall system or shelving unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, designed
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

1950's Vintage Industrial Retro Metal and Light Wooden Shelving / Wall Unit
Located in Markington, GB
1950's Vintage Industrial Retro Metal and Light Wooden Shelving / Wall Unit
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Teak and Metal Multistrux Iron Modular Shelving Unit or Library Shelves
By Multistrux
Located in Markington, GB
Set of nineteen metal modules and teak veneer. Modular Multistrux systems were commercialized in
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage American Industrial Freestanding Bookshelf or Shelving Wall Unit
Located in Seattle, WA
Industrial Metal Shelf Unit, Green Patina. This is a hardy and heavy industrial, rolling shelving
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Extra Large 1960 Retro metal Pilastro Tomado shelving Five Section Wall Unit
By Tomado, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Markington, GB
Extra large 1960 Pilastro Tomado shelving five section wall unit with desk with drawer, light, six
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Freestanding Metal Book- Shelving Unit by A. D. Dekker for Tomado, 1950s
By Tomado
Located in The Hague, NL
This vintage industrial freestanding metal bookcase was designed by A. Dekker for Tomado in Holland
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Extra Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving or Wall Unit
By Tomado
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning rack in very good vintage condition, not another one for sale like this! Designed by D
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Extra Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving or Wall Unit
By Tomado
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning sought after extra large Tomado rack in very good vintage condition, you will not find
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Retro 1950s Tall String Wall System Shelving Unit
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Markington, GB
Retro 1950s tall string wall system shelving unit. Early string wall system in very good vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Pair of Polished Chrome & Glass Shelving Unit, 1970s
Located in Lisboa, PT
This gorgeous pair of polished chrome and glass shelving unit is a must-have for any vintage lover
Category

Vintage 1970s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Extra Large Retro Vintage Shelving Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Markington, GB
Large retro vintage shelving unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s the string wall system was
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Extra Large Teak or Metal Wall Shelving or Wall Unit
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning rack in very good vintage condition, the rack comes with four ladders and nine teak
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius for Cado Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit Shelving, 1960
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish modern teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

1970's Chrome & Glass Shelving Unit in the Style of Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Lisboa, PT
shelving unit features a robust metal frame that exudes a sense of minimalist charm. Each of the five
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Chrome

XXL String 1950s Wall Shelving Unit with 22 Shelves and a Desk
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Markington, GB
good vintage condition. it comes with 22 shelves and a large desk unit. The string wall system was
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish modern teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Industrial Shelving Unit, Tomado Holland, Wall Mounted Red Yellow Metal
By Tomado, Adriaan Dekker
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Vintage Tomado of Holland shelving unit bookshelf in red and yellow. Get that retro, industrial
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Sheet Metal

Vintage German Industrial Bakery Metal Wood Shelving Cart Storage Unit, 1960s
Located in Auerbach, Saxony
A beautiful Industrial German bakery cart with removable wooden shelves and metal frame on four
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20th Century German Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

Vintage Shelving Unit by Renato Zevi for Romeo Rega, 1980s
By Renato Zevi
Located in Crowborough, East Sussex
An original Italian gold-plated shelving unit designed by Renato Zevi for Romeo Rega. A lovely item
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Original Vintage Zevi Shelving Unit
By Renato Zevi
Located in Crowborough, East Sussex
An original Italian gold-plated shelving unit designed by Renato Zevi for Romeo Rega. A lovely item
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Original Vintage Zevi Shelving Unit
Original Vintage Zevi Shelving Unit
H 28.35 in W 29.93 in D 14.57 in
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Vintage Metal Shelving Unit For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage metal shelving unit you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every vintage metal shelving unit was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage metal shelving unit — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right vintage metal shelving unit, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage metal shelving unit over the years, but those crafted by Nils Nisse Strinning, Adriaan Dekker and Multistrux are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Metal Shelving Unit?

Prices for a vintage metal shelving unit start at $209 and top out at $3,500 with the average selling for $1,164.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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