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Belgo Chrome Open Showcase, Open Shelves
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Antwerp, BE
Belgo Chrome open showcase - open shelves - wall unit.
A stylish black lacquered with gold-plated
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Shelves
Materials
Gold Plate
French Pair Bow-Front Painted Open Shelves, Approximately 3.5" Tall & Wide
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of painted bow-front wood display shelves from the mid 20th century. These vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century French Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 35.5 in W 35.75 in D 16 in
Japanese Antique, Open shelves cabinet, Showa Period'1926-', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a open shelves cabinet of Japanese antique.
It was made in the Showa period. (1926-)
This
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Shelves
Materials
Cedar
H 56.3 in W 47.64 in D 11.82 in
20th Century Italian Ebonised Étagères with Open Back & Storage, c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Striking 20th Century Italian ebonised pair of étagères with open back and storage compartment at
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20th Century Italian Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 69.3 in W 36.62 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Petite Chinese Collector's Shelves
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the early 20th century, these petite collector's shelves are seamlessly constructed with
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Shelves
Materials
Elm
Mid-Century Rustic Open Bookshelf ~ Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Rustic Open Bookshelf ~ Bookcase was hand-crafted from thick beams and planks of solid
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Iron
English Oak Pigeon Hole Haberdashery Cabinet Shelves or Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Early 20th century English haberdashery style cabinet of shelves or bookcase having 42 pigeon hole
Category
20th Century English Industrial Shelves
Materials
Brass
Antique French Renaissance Open Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Renaissance Open Bookcase is the perfect choice for a compact, shallow bookshelf
Category
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Shelves
Materials
Oak
Shabby Gray Hardwood Standing Shelves w Two Lower Drawers
Located in Malibu, CA
Handmade, with original paint, sturdy little opened shelf.
There are two small drawers below.
Sits
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Shelves
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Carved Wall Shelf by, Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Englewood, NJ
Early 20th century French Art Nouveau carved wood "Les Blés" (The Wheat) pattern wall shelf by
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 20 in W 28.75 in D 6.25 in
Midcentury Bamboo and Glass Etagère with Five Shelves and Geometric Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Midcentury bamboo and glass étagère with five shelves and geometric accents. Step into the world
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
H 77.5 in W 32 in D 16 in
Midcentury Wrought Iron & Oak Plank Open Bookshelf
Located in Dallas, TX
Midcentury Wrought Iron & Oak Plank Open Bookshelf combines timeless flair with elegant scrollwork
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron
Unique Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Oakwood Open Shelf Etagere, Sideboard, Buffet
Located in Lisse, NL
living room. In our view this is not merely a sideboard, this is a work of art. The open design with its
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Shelves
Materials
Bronze
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H 37 in W 47.2 in D 22.5 in
20th Century Ico Parisi Brugnoli Mobili Hanging Console in Wood, 1960s
By Ico Parisi, Brugnoli Mobili Cantú
Located in Turin, Turin
right under that. These are easy to open and very roomy, fit to store either cutlery or papers
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 16.74 in W 59.26 in D 13.78 in
Art Nouveau shelf in stained beech circa 1900 opens with 3 drawers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Nouveau shelf in stained beech circa 1900
opens with 3 drawers
2 broken buttons
patina to redo
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Shelves
Materials
Beech
Pair HANGING Walnut Mid-Century Danish Modern Floating Dressers Console Cabinets
By Harvey Probber, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair HANGING Walnut Mid-Century Danish Modern Dressers Floating Console Cabinets MINT!
Featuring
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
H 25 in W 48 in D 19 in
Late 20th Century 5 Shelves Open Bookcase by Kimball Furniture
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Late 20th century 5 shelves open bookcase by Kimball Furniture. Circa 1990s.
This robust open
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern to Modern Chrome & Mirrored Etagere Cabinet Style DIA or Ello
By Ello Furniture, Design Institute America
Located in Topeka, KS
portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid to Late 20th Century.
Mirror, Mirror on the wall, Who has the most
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
H 92.75 in W 58.5 in D 20.25 in
Pair of Shelf of Units, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This shelf unit is a distinctive piece of mid-20th century Brazilian design by Percival Lafer. It
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 68.9 in W 37.8 in D 17.72 in
BERNHARDT Mid 20th Century Console Cabinet with Open Side Shelves
By Bernhardt
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mediterranean style console cabinet with open shelves by Bernhardt. Walnut with a distressed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Chinese Early 20th Century Bookcase with Open Shelves, Drawer and Carved Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese bookcase from the early 20th century, with carved open shelves, two drawers and lower
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 67 in W 31 in D 12.5 in
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Nuage Shelving Unit by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
full membership of that avant-garde cultural movement which, from the first decades of the 20th century
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 48.43 in W 84.65 in D 13.39 in
Franco Albini Mid-Century Wall Shelf in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Triennale In 1930 he opened his own practice.
Through his creations, the modern furniture design merged the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
H 9.06 in W 31.5 in D 9.06 in
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen For Hansen & Guldborg Furniture Danish Wall Unit
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
A remarkable and functional Danish Mid Century Modern wall unit, designed by Rud Thygesen and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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H 78.75 in W 16.15 in D 127.56 in
1900s French Wooden Kitchen Wall Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
. This vintage treasure, lovingly crafted in France at the turn of the 19th century, marries practicality
Category
20th Century French Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Twisted Rattan Organic Modern Etageres, a Pair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
original finish, as seen in photos. Glass shelves are vintage. Etageres are open and finished on all sides.
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Shelves
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo
3-Column Danish Modern Rosewood Adjustable Wall Unit with Paneling
Located in Kensington, MD
storage cabinets w/ internal adjustable shelves. One smaller display / storage cabinet w/ sliding glass
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Tiered Mahogany Server On Casters By Smith & Watson, New York
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome Mahogany stain open Etagere with three tiers, the top with a 3/4 gallery. Turned
Category
20th Century Georgian Shelves
Materials
Brass
1 Rosewood Poul Hundevad Wall Unit for Jensen & Herning
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herning
Top unit has four green felt-lined covered by a drop desk, open shelves; there are six smaller
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
STICKLEY Mission Cherry Plate Rack 91-811
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Charlotte, NC
wall brackets. Made in Manilus, New York, USA, in the late 20th Century.
Style #: 91-811
Measures
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Late 20th Century American Mission Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Cherry
DECORATIVE TRIANGLE CONTEMPORARY DISPLAY SHELF PART OF A DINING SUiTE
Located in GB
open bookshelf which is part of a dining room suite
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 50.99 in W 39.77 in D 15.75 in
Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit / Room Divider with Display Case
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
two internal adjustable shelves shows off your collectibles. Below, a chest of drawers with chrome
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
H 81.5 in W 41.5 in D 21 in
Antique French Provincial Hand-Carved Mahogany Kitchen Shelf with Two Drawers
Located in Phoenix, AZ
drawers open and close freely.
The shelf is sturdy and solid. There are several scratches on the bottom
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
H 36 in W 19.5 in D 7.5 in
1 Rosewood Poul Hundevad Wall Unit for Jensen & Herning
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Pasadena, TX
has four green felt-lined drawers and a drop desk with an open shelf.
Six smaller shelves behind a
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Unit
By George Nelson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
options to accommodate various needs. The unit includes open shelves and compartments, allowing you to
Category
20th Century American Shelves
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Iron Tole Metal Yellow Lemon Shelf Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, yellow fruit (lemons), very nice vintage item. Circa mid 20th Century.
Measurements:
Open: 47" H x 25
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Shelves
Materials
Metal
Adirondack Display Stand
Located in New York, NY
open shelves with curved top.
Category
20th Century American Shelves
Materials
Birch
Antique Netsuke Wall Display Cabinet w. Hand Carved Inlaid Bird & Flower Motifs
Located in Lisse, NL
world. Thanks to its practical size and open design this antique could be perfect for displaying some of
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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H 23.4 in W 21 in D 5.5 in
Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Rosewood Hongmu Bamboo Etageres
Located in Forney, TX
cabinet / side table.
Exquisitely handmade in the early 20th century, crafted from richly colored
Category
Early 20th Century Shelves
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Rosewood
Danish Modern Oak Shelving
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in San Antonio, TX
shelves and one open compartment and the bottom doors open up to a larger compartment. The right hand side
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Shelves
Materials
Oak
Biedermeier Freestanding Tiered Display Shelf
By Biedermeier
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: unknown
Additional Information: Open display case has three shelves. Provenance
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Shelves
Materials
Wood
Vintage Rattan Two Part Étagère, circa 1960
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Vintage rattan two part étagère with sculptural, open round center and glass shelves. Each piece
Category
20th Century Unknown Shelves
Materials
Rattan, Glass
1970s Belgium Green/Blue Glass Chrome Shelving Display Cabinet Unit Belgo Chrome
By belgochrom, Belgo Chrome
Located in London, GB
1970s Belgium freestanding five shelf slim display open-fronted cabinet. The drop in green/blue
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 70.87 in W 25.2 in D 17.33 in
Romeo Rega Brass & Espresso Color Enamel Shelf Cabinet
By Romeo Rega
Located in Troy, MI
cabinet. Top section has brass shelf frame with four smoked glass open shelves. Wide brass band at base
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Palladio Glass Front Storage Cabinet Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
doors open to reveal the black interior that has three fixed shelves.
This example is in good, clean and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 37 in W 40 in D 17 in
Antique French Kingwood & Satinwood Music Cabinet with Ormolu Mounts circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French open music cabinet offers Kingwood and Satinwood construction with mesh sides
Category
Early 20th Century Shelves
Materials
Ormolu
H 45 in W 20.25 in D 14.25 in
Very Fine Two Part Breakfront Sideboard Cabinet Wall Unit by John Widdicomb MINT
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
forged brass window grills have hinges and can be opened to maintain and clean the glass.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 86 in W 72 in D 17 in
Italian Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Brass Obelisk Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, the open work obelisk with a brass orb finial. Beautifully made of polished wrought iron joined with
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Shelves
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique French Iron Wine Cellar Rack Cage
Located in Kastrup, DK
lock and key.
When opened, the cabinet reveals 10 rows, each row accommodating up to 10 bottles, for a
Category
Early 20th Century French Other Shelves
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Wall Shelf, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary Mid-Century wall shelf in curved rattan, bamboo and wicker. This marvellous object
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Midcentury Wall Shelf or Console, Rattan and Bamboo, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
, great example of Mid-Century Italian organic craftsmanship.
This warm and beautiful shelf is perfect
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
H 13.78 in W 36.23 in D 10.24 in
Antique Oak & Cast Metal Butcher Shop Mercantile Wrapping Wall Mounted Shelf
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
top component of the shelf if composed of oak with a small open compartment. The metal bracket and
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 19 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Antique Painted Tradesman Table ~ Sofa Table
Located in Dallas, TX
old-growth oak, it features a completely open design with three surfaces supported by eight column
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Rustic Shelves
Materials
Oak
Antique Painted Tradesman Table ~ Sofa Table
Located in Dallas, TX
old-growth oak, it features a completely open design with three surfaces supported by eight column
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Rustic Shelves
Materials
Oak
Important Italian Futurist Secretary / Desk / Etagere Attr. to Giacomo Balla
Located in New York, NY
, bookcase or shelves.
The structure of the rare and stunning work expresses the Futurists fascination
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Futurist Shelves
Materials
Elm, Walnut
H 53.25 in W 56 in D 17 in
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Wall Shelf or Console, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Ponti. He started displaying his works at Milan Triennale In 1930 he opened his own practice.
Through
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
H 9.85 in W 20.48 in D 9.45 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
avant-garde cultural movement which, from the first decades of the 20th century, brought about a
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 48.43 in W 84.65 in D 13.39 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
cultural movement which, from the first decades of the 20th century, brought about a profound change in
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 48.43 in W 84.65 in D 13.39 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
avant-garde cultural movement which, from the first decades of the 20th century, brought about a
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 100.01 in W 114.97 in D 13.39 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
decades of the 20th century, brought about a profound change in aesthetic values and gave birth to a truly
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
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Find a variety of 20th century open shelves available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 20th century open shelves — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. 20th century open shelves have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. 20th century open shelves made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 20th century open shelves over the years, but those made by Bevan Funnell Ltd., Drexel and John Rosselli are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are 20th Century Open Shelves?
Prices for 20th century open shelves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 20th century open shelves begin at $566 and can go as high as $10,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,244.
Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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