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Bookcase with Sliding Doors
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1960s shelving cabinet. This bookcase consists of two modules: the lower part is a
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Bookcase with Sliding Doors
Bookcase with Sliding Doors
$1,919
H 59.06 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Mid-century Italian Bookcase Or Shelving Unit, 1960's
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A unique 1960’s bookcase or shelving unit. Italian designer manufacturing, consisting out of a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid-century Italian Bookcase Or Shelving Unit, 1960's
Mid-century Italian Bookcase Or Shelving Unit, 1960's
$4,516
H 61.03 in W 55.12 in D 12.21 in
Metal Wall Mounted Shelving Unit by NVF, the Netherlands 1960's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning metal shelving unit was made by the Dutch manufacturer NVF in the 1960's. It is made
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Modular Shelving Unit by Jorge Zalszupin for l'Atelier, Brazil, 1960's
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Modular shelving rounded corner unit designed by Jorge Zalszupin in the 1950s, made from Brazilian
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Black, Yellow & Red Tomado Style Industrial Metal Shelving by Drentea, 1960's
By Drentea
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Drentea Emmen industrial shelving with black, yellow and red shelves on black enameled
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Boho Style Design Bamboo Shelving Vitrine Unit Set, Italy 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Boho Style Design Bamboo Shelving Unit Set of 2. Made in Italy, 1960's / 70's period. All
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Vintage 1960s Italian Bohemian Vitrines

Materials

Bamboo, Smoked Glass

Boho Style Design Bamboo Shelving Vitrine Unit Set, Italy 1960's
Boho Style Design Bamboo Shelving Vitrine Unit Set, Italy 1960's
$2,662 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 72.84 in W 32.68 in D 16.93 in
Room devider Freestanding sought after shelving desk system by Staples 1960’s
By Staples & Co. Ltd
Located in Markington, GB
A vintage freestanding sought after shelving system by Staples from the 1960’s as retailed in Heals
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Room devider Freestanding sought after shelving desk system by Staples  1960’s
Room devider Freestanding sought after shelving desk system by Staples  1960’s
$4,109 Sale Price
62% Off
H 78.75 in W 109.06 in D 16.54 in
1960s Mahogany Shelving System, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with some signs of use - variable positioning - H: 223cm W: 332cm D: 41cm
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

1960s Mahogany Shelving System, Italy
1960s Mahogany Shelving System, Italy
$4,279
H 87.8 in W 130.71 in D 16.15 in
Pair of Retro, 1960s French Shelving Units
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
One-of-a-kind pair of custom-made shelvings units, with a hooded metal top, and glass shelves
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Sheet Metal

Pair of Retro, 1960s French Shelving Units
Pair of Retro, 1960s French Shelving Units
$7,369 / set
H 67.72 in W 25.2 in D 21.26 in
Mid Century Teak Corner Shelving Unit, 1960s
By Herbert Gibbs
Located in South Shields, GB
A large teak corner shelving unit from Herbert Gibbs, circa 1960s. The bottom shelf is removable
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Teak Corner Shelving Unit, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Corner Shelving Unit, 1960s
$683
H 72.05 in W 38.19 in D 29.93 in
Scandinavian Modern Shelving – Danish Bookshelves, 1960s Vintage Set
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of eight shelves, anonymous, Denmark. 1960s. Oregon Pine. Stackable. Measures: 4x small
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Pine

Danish Modern Bookcase Shelving System "Cubex" by Poul Cadovius, Pinewood, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Odense, DK
Scandinavian Modern Pinewood Bookcase Shelving System by Poul Cadovius. Made in the 1960s by "CADO
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Pine

1960s Curvy Steel Framed Standing Shelving Unit with Teak Shelves, Italy
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 1960s free-standing shelving unit with unusual black enameled steel frame and teak shelving
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Original MCM wood shelving system, from string Stockholm 1960s
By String Design AB
Located in Gaggenau, DE
MCM wood shelving system - consists of black lacquered metal ladders, from string Stockholm. The
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Teak Mid-Century Modern Free Standing Shelving Unit with Writing Table, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
the 1960s. This wonderful Mid-Century Modern freestanding shelving unit consists of Two original
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Iron

Teak Mid-Century Modern Free Standing Shelving Unit with Writing Table, 1960s
Teak Mid-Century Modern Free Standing Shelving Unit with Writing Table, 1960s
$2,614 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 63.59 in W 42.33 in D 19.69 in
Modular Oak shelving system by Hansen & Guldborg Mobler, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish modern modular Oak shelving system by Hansen & Guldborg Mobler, Denmark, 1960s Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Oak

Modular Oak shelving system by Hansen & Guldborg Mobler, Denmark, 1960s
By H.G. Møbler 1
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish modern modular Oak shelving system by Hansen & Guldborg Mobler, Denmark, 1960s Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Brass Shelving / Étagère/Divider, Kim Moltzer, Late 1960s, France
By Kim Moltzer
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Distinctive and sculptural vintage brass shelves / étagère, dating from late 1960s France, and
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Vintage 1960s French Shelves

Materials

Brass

Large Wall Shelving Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Markington, GB
Large wall shelving unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s. The string wall system was designed
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Large Wall Shelving Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s
Large Wall Shelving Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s
$787 Sale Price
61% Off
H 39.38 in W 43.31 in D 11.82 in
midcentury 606 modular wall shelving by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe 1960s
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
The 606 modular system was designed by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe in the early 1960s. Vitsœ was founded
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Danish modern Oak shelving system by Hansen & Guldborg Mobler, Denmark, 1960s
By H.G. Møbler 1
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish modern modular Oak shelving system by Hansen & Guldborg Mobler, Denmark, 1960s Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Danish modern Oak shelving system by Hansen & Guldborg Mobler, Denmark, 1960s
By H.G. Møbler 1
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish modern modular Oak shelving system by Hansen & Guldborg Mobler, Denmark, 1960s Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Teak & Glass Shelving System Abstracta by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Odense, DK
Ingenious minimalist shelving or display unit SYSTEM ABSTRACTA designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

1960s 1970s Rio Rosewood Shelving System by Poul Cadovius for Cado Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s/70s Rio Rosewood Shelving System by Poul Cadovius for Cado Denmark Object: Shelving Unit
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Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Midcentury Danish Teak Shelving Unit With Desk & light, by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Midcentury Danish Teak Shelving Unit With Desk & light, by Poul Cadovius, 1960s Danish design by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish modern modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960 Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish modern modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960 Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish modern modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960 Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish modern modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960 Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Modular Adjustable Wall Unit Shelving 1960s-- 22 pcs Complete Wall
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Madison, WI
from the 1960's. Fully functional, and small scratches on some of the wood pieces, can be refinished
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid century Ash wall shelving unit by Hilker for Omnia, Germany, 1960s
By Hilker, Omnia
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century Ash shelving unit by Hilker for Omnia, Germany 1960s Designed by Hilker - Made from
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Ash

Mid century Ash wall shelving unit by Hilker for Omnia, Germany, 1960s
By Omnia, Hilker
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century Ash shelving unit by Hilker for Omnia, Germany 1960s Designed by Hilker - Made from
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Ash

Vintage 1960s Extra Large Wine Rack With Shelving by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular Mid-Century Modern tall wine rug designed by Arthur Umanoff and manufactured for Shaver Howard. The solid iron frame supports three wooden shelves and one laminate bask...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Iron

Mid century Teak wall shelving unit by Hilker for Omnia, Germany, 1960s
By Omnia, Hilker
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century Teak shelving unit by Hilker for Omnia, Germany 1960s Designed by Hilker - Made from
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Shelving system Model 9 Made In Rosewood By Omann Juniors Møbelfabrik From 1960s
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
The Model 9 shelving system with secretary, crafted from luxurious rosewood, is a prime example of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Shelving system Model 9 Made In Rosewood By Omann Juniors Møbelfabrik From 1960s
Shelving system Model 9 Made In Rosewood By Omann Juniors Møbelfabrik From 1960s
$1,735 Sale Price
26% Off
H 74.41 in W 47.25 in D 17.13 in
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

Olinto Shelving Unit by Kazuhide Takahama for B&B Italia / C&B Italia, 1960s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Six-module cabinet in lacquered wood with height-adjustable shelves. Manufactured by B&B Italia, Olinto design. Measurements of a single module 230 h x 67 x 33 cm. Total length 404 c...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

1960s Czech Metal Shelves
Located in High Point, NC
This 1960s Czech Metal Shelving unit is a stunning example of industrial design, marrying
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Mid-20th Century Czech Shelves

Materials

Metal

1960s Czech Metal Shelves
1960s Czech Metal Shelves
$2,595 / item
H 53.1 in W 33.9 in D 15 in
Shelf in Tubular Chrome with Metal Clamps from S.B.E., 1960s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Chrome tubular shelf with metal clamps from S.B.E., 1960s. Lattice shelving with tubular elements
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Vintage 1960s Italian Shelves

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Danish Modern Teak Wall System
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak wall system, circa 1960s. Modular cabinet and shelving with contrasting black metal armature
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Wall System
Danish Modern Teak Wall System
$1,095
H 79 in W 31.5 in D 12 in
Poul Cadovius Wall Unit or Room Divider
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Cadovius, open bookshelf or room divider, metal, Denmark, 1960s This sizable and minimalist
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius Wall Unit or Room Divider
Poul Cadovius Wall Unit or Room Divider
$3,300
H 73.04 in W 95.67 in D 14.18 in
Rolling Bar Cabinet in Rosewood from CFC Silkeborg
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Toledo, OH
designed by Illum Wikkelso and produced by Silkeborg Mobelfabrik (CFC) in the 1960's. The cabinet features
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Rosewood

Rolling Bar Cabinet in Rosewood from CFC Silkeborg
Rolling Bar Cabinet in Rosewood from CFC Silkeborg
$3,900
H 26.4 in W 27.2 in D 17.7 in
Vintage Varnished Iron Etagere with Wooden and Colored Formica Shelves, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. This shelving unit is made from varnished iron with brass feet caps and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Minimalist Bookcases

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Brass, Iron

Pair of Midcentury Painted Iron Arched Etageres
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of 1960s arched shelving units / book shelves / etageres composed of white wrought iron frames
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Midcentury Painted Iron Arched Etageres
Pair of Midcentury Painted Iron Arched Etageres
$2,200 / set
H 76.75 in W 21.25 in D 14.75 in
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
experimentation of 1960s modernism. Its open, asymmetrical shelving offers dramatic visual contrast while
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
$7,485 / item
H 87 in W 59 in D 18 in
NILS JONNSON Mid Century 'Domi 9' Modular Rosewood Shelving system, 1960's
By Nils Jonsson
Located in Chester, England
Troeds in the 1960's. A stunning piece of furniture enhances any interior, comprising of a three drawer
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Metal and Teak Shelving Unit, 1960s
Located in Savona, IT
Shelving unit produced in the 1960s. Uprights in black plasticized metal. Shelves in teak
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Metal and Teak Shelving Unit, 1960s
Metal and Teak Shelving Unit, 1960s
$629
H 40.95 in W 30.32 in D 9.65 in
Vintage Nisse Strinning for String Pinewood Shelving System, Sweden, 1960s
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage Nisse Strinning for string pinewood shelving system, Sweden, 1960s This shelving system
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Karl-Erik Ekselius Shelving Unit, J.O. Carlson, 1960s
By J.O. Carlsson, Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in Basel, CH
Karl-Erik Ekselius shelving unit manufactured by J.O. Carlson in the 1960s in Sweden. Careful
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Karl-Erik Ekselius Shelving Unit, J.O. Carlson, 1960s
Karl-Erik Ekselius Shelving Unit, J.O. Carlson, 1960s
$4,992
H 81.89 in W 111.03 in D 18.51 in
Shelving Unit Designed by Kai Kristiansen for Fm Møbler, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Porto, PT
Shelving unit designed by Kai Kristiansen. Additional measurements: 17 shelves 24 x 86 cm 2
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Shelving System by George Nelson CSS for Herman Miller, 1960s, Oak
By George Nelson
Located in Munster, DE
Very large shelf by George Nelson, produced by Herman Miller. The shelf can be mount between floor and ceiling and used as a room divider. The elements can be installed on either sid...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Teak Wall Shelving System by Nisse Strinning for String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Berlin, DE
Nisse Strinning designed his famous shelf system in 1949. It was produced in his own company String Design AB in Sweden. This wall shelf consists of two white-coated ladders and fiv...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Shelving Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Porto, PT
Shelving unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler. Additional measurements: 13 shelves 24 x 86 cm.  
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Amma Bookcase, Italy, 1960s
By Amma
Located in Berlin, DE
Shelving Unit with wooden cupboards in Mahogany veneer, AMMA, Italy, 1960s. Rare shelving system
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Amma Bookcase, Italy, 1960s
Amma Bookcase, Italy, 1960s
$7,012
H 102.37 in W 117.33 in D 17.72 in
Rare 1960s Floating Modular Shelving System Wall Unit By Brianco
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
, 1960s Elevate your interior with this exquisite mid-century modern floating shelving wall unit by
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Nyborg, DK
Modular shelving system designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by FM Møbler, Denmark from the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
$770 / set
H 78.75 in W 34.65 in D 12.6 in
Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Nyborg, DK
Modular shelving system designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by FM Møbler, Denmark from the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
$513 / set
H 78.75 in W 34.65 in D 7.88 in
Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Nyborg, DK
from the 1960s. This system comprises of three 18cm height adjustable shelves and a magazine shelf, and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
$760 / set
H 39.38 in W 70.87 in D 12.6 in
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1960s Shelving For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of 1960s shelving you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every item from our selection of 1960s shelving was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of 1960s shelving you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of 1960s shelving, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made option in this array of 1960s shelving has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Poul Cadovius, Cado and Dieter Rams are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1960s Shelving?

A piece of 1960s shelving can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,019, while the lowest priced sells for $165 and the highest can go for as much as $25,000.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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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