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Old African wooden bowl
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Wooden bowl handcrafted in Africa in the 1950s.
With its raw shape and organic hue, it will be
Category
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Old African wooden bowl
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Wooden bowl handcrafted in Africa in the 1950s.
With its raw shape and organic hue, it will be
Category
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Old African Wooden Mortar
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Solid wood mortar produced in Africa in the 1950s.
With its raw shape and organic hue, it will
Category
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Old African Wooden Mortar
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Solid wood mortar produced in Africa in the 1950s.
With its raw shape and organic hue, it will
Category
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Futuristic Rubber Freestanding Shelf
By Oliver Whyte
Located in Cape Town, Western Cape
Just a Shelf is a freestanding shelf that tips to scales towards form and the reimagination of
Category
2010s South African Other Shelves
Materials
Plywood, Rubber, Foam
Byte Size Shelf by Nawaaz Saldulker
Located in Geneve, CH
Byte size shelf by Nawaaz Saldulker
Edition 1/1
2021
Materials: Plastic extruded strips
Category
2010s South African Modern Shelves
Materials
Plastic
Inlaid Two Tier Shelf
Located in Wilson, NC
Inlaid two tier shelf, this piece is very heavy and dark , we believe it originates from Africa
Category
Vintage 1920s Congolese Shelves
Materials
Bone, Wenge
Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, African, Milk Onyx, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique elephant bookends. An African, milk onyx decorative novel or book rest
Category
Antique Late 19th Century African Late Victorian Bookends
Materials
Onyx
H 7.68 in W 7.09 in D 4.14 in
Ceramic Monkey jewelry box, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
shelf, it is sure to spark joy and admiration in all who behold it.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Plaster 1950s African Warrior
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The Italian 1950 plaster wall decoration of an African dancer is a beautiful and unique piece of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Plaster
Italian 1950s Plaster African Dancer
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The Italian 1950 plaster wall decoration of an African dancer is a beautiful and unique piece of
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Plaster
Colorful Ceramic Monkey jewelry box, hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
heritage of Africa. Whether displayed on a dresser or shelf, it is sure to add charm and sophistication to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Librenza Bar Serving Shelf
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern tola bar display shelf unit.
From the 'Librenza' collection by G-Plan, UK, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Mahogany
Bookcase console in wenge, Africa 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
A very large bookcase or console from Africa with a sculpted geometric decor
The shelf is crafted
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Rustic Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Wenge
Italian 1950s Plaster African Women Warrior
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The Italian 1950 plaster wall decoration of an African dancer is a beautiful and unique piece of
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Plaster
Italian 1950 Plaster Wall Decoration African Dancer
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The Italian 1950 plaster wall decoration of an African dancer is a beautiful and unique piece of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Plaster
Italian 1950s Plaster African Women Wall Decoration
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The Italian 1950 plaster wall decoration of an African dancer is a beautiful and unique piece of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Art
Materials
Plaster
Teakwood and Wrought Iron 1950s Wine Rack Shelf
Located in Lomita, CA
Southeast Asia, but in the colonial era, considerable amounts of teakwood was produced in Africa. This was
Category
Mid-20th Century Zimbabwean Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron
Unusual Antique Indian or African Shelve Unit Bookcase
Located in London, GB
African or Indian origin
Ideal as a display case.
Two lower drawers, add functionality
Category
Early 20th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Zic-Zac Shelf by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Zic-zac shelf by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede
Signed, Limited edition
Dimensions: L 82 x W 13 x H
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Shelves
Materials
Plywood
Antique French Provincial Hand-Carved Mahogany Kitchen Shelf with Two Drawers
Located in Phoenix, AZ
of solid likely African Mahogany. The shelf is 35" high, 19 5" wide and about 7.5" deep.
Both
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
H 36 in W 19.5 in D 7.5 in
Antique African Tuareg Moroccan Shoulder Leather Bag 1960s Collectible
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique leather African Moroccan satchel bag with flap decorated with tribal Tuareg embroideries
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
Contemporary African Art Sculpture from the Makonde Tribe of Tanzania
By Makonde People
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning African Art Sculpture of a Tribal Woman by the Makonde Tribe of Tanzania.
A fine
Category
20th Century Tanzanian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ebony
Decorative African Bronze Fish from the Tribal People of Benin
By People from Benin
Located in Miami, FL
life mythical decorative object would enhance any shelf or tabletop.
This object form is one of the
Category
20th Century Beninese Tribal Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1920s Antique Moroccan Wall Bracket Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Moorish Wall Shelf
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1920s Antique Moroccan Wall Bracket Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl Moorish Wall Shelf.
Handcrafted
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
African Tribal Art Hand-carved Wood Bowl with Unique Designed Characteristics
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-crafted and Hand-made in Africa. The bowl is rare and beautiful, an art to transform the
Category
20th Century Kenyan Arts and Crafts Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
NOAH, 21st Century Modern Bespoke Audio Sideboard in African Walnut and Brass
By Privatiselectionem
Located in Sofia, BG
in hand varnished African walnut veneer with a hand-silvered patinated brass shelf.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 28.35 in W 130.2 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Natural Hippopatomus Teeth Mounted Bookends, Turn-of-the-Century
Located in Miami, FL
, mantel, dresser or shelf. Certainly a topic of conversation.
The antique set of books shown in the
Category
Early 20th Century South African Bookends
Materials
Bone, Wood
H 7.5 in W 8.13 in D 3.38 in
Panoramic Trompe L'Oeil Modern Sideboard Server Cabinet by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
match any Pantone color. The cabinet has five doors with an internal shelf, this is supported on a
Category
2010s South African Modern Sideboards
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 95.67 in D 20.48 in
Manna Tekton Welding table
By Gideon Pieterse
Located in Pretoria, ZA
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Bottom shelf – Height adjustable
Flat tech equalizing technology hydraulic feet
Flat-packed, easy to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Cut Steel
Queen Nenzima Server, Terrazzo by TheUrbanative
Located in Geneve, CH
-coated steel
Terrazzo doors and top
Bamboo inner shelf
Also available: Queen nenzima Server-Solid
Category
2010s South African Post-Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Steel
19th Century Moroccan Vessel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
essence of Moroccan culture. Whether adorning a shelf, serving as a centerpiece, or adding a touch of
Category
Antique 19th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
KGBL Pernell Mirror
By KGBL
Located in New York, NY
A sheet of Solid Bronze veneered in African Ebony surrounds a recessed mirror, folding itself out
Category
2010s Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Pair of Solid Bronze Elephant Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
book shelf. They could also be split and used as paperweights.
Elephants never forget and they are
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Carved Patinated Leather Hippo Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
animal sculpture on a shelf in a study or library for a feel of Africa!
Measures: 18.25" W x 7"D x 12.75
Category
Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
19th Century French Carved Patinated Leather Rhino Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
. Place this sculpture on a shelf in a study or library for a feel of Africa!
Measures: 13.5" W x 8" H.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Large Traditional Black Folk Art Basket with Lid and Hand Painted Dot Design
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
great displayed on a deep shelf, coffee table, or entry table. The basket is round and in two pieces
Category
20th Century American Tribal Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood
Gerald McCabe Shedua Hutch
By Eon Furniture, Gerald McCabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
crafted from gorgeous solid Shedua wood, also known as African Walnut. Its rounded edges give the large
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Andre Cabinet by DeMuro Das in Ivory Carta and Metal Handle in Bronze Finish
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
veneered in Koto, an unusual African hardwood. The cast metal handle in bronze finish recalls Brutalist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
H 32 in W 35.5 in D 13 in
Vintage Agate Inlaid Jewelled Moroccan Silver Candle Holder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
or shelf decor.
Luxury good in Islamic Folk Art, Mughal Palace style.
Great African folk art
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Candlesticks
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Silver Plate
Vintage French Art Deco Style Sculpture of Brass Ibex Antelope
By Alain Chervet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
to any decor, on a shelf table or desk, paperweight, fabulous decorative polished brass hand-crafted
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Paperweights
Materials
Brass
115.05 Ash Cabinet by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
aniline colored and transparent varnished ash. 2 doors and 1 shelf in 10mm extra-clear tempered glass
Category
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
115.13 Basswood Cabinet by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
semi gloss lacquered basswood. 2 doors and 1 shelf in 10mm extra-clear tempered glass. Brushed brass
Category
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Earthenware Sugar Bowl with Lid by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in London, GB
-functional from a utilitarian perspective or simply a delightful decorative conversation piece for a shelf
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Pair Of Italian Wooden Nightstands
Located in Prato, Tuscany
grain enhancing the wavy aesthetic in a clever and meaningful way; for each bedside table, the top shelf
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Antique Moroccan Silver Plated Tea Caddy Footed Candy Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
antique Moroccan box could be used to store tea, decorative trinket box or just as display on a shelf or
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Art Brut Console by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
stone. It can serve as an entrance console with or without a mirror, a small shelf or a nightstand
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Art Brut Console by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
stone. It can serve as an entrance console with or without a mirror, a small shelf or a nightstand
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid - Late 20th Century South American Tribal Gourd Bowls Hand Carved Floral
Located in Topeka, KS
think so!! Gourd art is an ancient tradition in Africa and Asia as well as among indigenous people of
Category
20th Century South American Tribal Decorative Bowls
Materials
Natural Fiber
John Glick Plum Tree Pottery "Wall Mantel Series"
By John Glick
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
classical scroll shelf. The objets on the shelf include an apple and pear - both fruits frequently rendered
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Mounted Objects
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Spelter Pointer Dog Sculpture on Marble Base Signed Masson
By Clovis Edmond Masson
Located in Dallas, TX
patinated bronze finish, and would make an interesting addition to a shelf in a library or a desk in a study
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 7.75 in W 16.25 in D 3.75 in
Pair of XL Italian Vitrines by Giorgio Collection
By Giorgio Collection
Located in Hanover, MA
Modernindustria for the Giorgio Collection.
African walnut book matched grain veneers on clean line cabinets with
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Walnut
North African Pointy Wood Balgha Shoemakers Form
Located in Antwerp, BE
What a great sculptural object I have found! This is a vintage wood and metal North African
Category
Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Custom Made Contemporary Art Deco Display Cabinet in Steel, Glass and Wood
Located in Cape Town, Western Cape
This is the Audacious South African Showcase, a round display cabinet designed and hand made by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Steel
H 64.57 in W 48.82 in D 17.33 in
Custom Made Modern Art Deco Medical Display Cabinet in Steel and Glass
Located in Cape Town, Western Cape
bottom shelf is also the bottom of the cabinet which allows for transparency and light. It has removable
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Steel
H 70.87 in W 31.5 in D 17.33 in
Incredible Pair of Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculptures of Tribal Shaman Figures
Located in Houston, TX
rare find a truly unique curiosity. These examples could live nicely on a pedestal, console, shelf or
Category
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Busts
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Art Deco period nightstands, attributed to Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Hudson, NY
Majorelle. Each with frame and platform base in oak; top, sides and door parquet veneered with African
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 25.75 in W 17.25 in D 13.5 in
Large French Armoire by Andre Sornay
By Andre Sornay
Located in Hudson, NY
brass handles; in African ribbon mahogany, decorated throughout with Sornay patented miniature brass
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Bronze Sculpture by Jesus Curia Perez "Juego II"
By Jesus Curia Perez
Located in Chicago, IL
: bronze, sculpture, tribal, warrior, african, man, large, monumental, brown, figural, contemporary, art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Wassily Kandinsky Inspired Colorful, Gilded, and Inlaid Round Wenge Side Table
By Mosart, Inc., Bruce M. Schuettinger
Located in New Market, MD
stock" domestic and exotic woods including Wenge, Central Africa; Tulipwood, Brazil; Pink Ivory, South
Category
2010s American Expressionist Side Tables
Materials
Silver, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
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African Shelf For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the African shelf you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each African shelf for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. If you’re shopping for an African shelf, we have 13 options in-stock, while there are 16 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect African shelf — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right African shelf, those designed in modern, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made African shelf over the years, but those crafted by Cara e Davide, BelBar Studio and Benin People are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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The average selling price for an African shelf at 1stDibs is $2,372, while they’re typically $163 on the low end and $92,500 for the highest priced.
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