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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
Old African wooden bowl
H 4.34 in Dm 7.68 in
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
Old African wooden bowl
H 3.55 in Dm 7.49 in
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
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Old African Wooden Mortar
Old African Wooden Mortar
H 9.45 in Dm 9.45 in
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
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Old African Wooden Mortar
Old African Wooden Mortar
H 9.85 in Dm 6.3 in
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
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2010s South African Other Shelves

Materials

Plywood, Rubber, Foam

Futuristic Rubber Freestanding Shelf
Futuristic Rubber Freestanding Shelf
H 86.62 in W 21.66 in D 51.19 in
Byte Size Shelf by Nawaaz Saldulker
Located in Geneve, CH
Byte size shelf by Nawaaz Saldulker Edition 1/1 2021 Materials: Plastic extruded strips
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2010s South African Modern Shelves

Materials

Plastic

Byte Size Shelf by Nawaaz Saldulker
Byte Size Shelf by Nawaaz Saldulker
H 35.44 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
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
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Vintage 1920s Congolese Shelves

Materials

Bone, Wenge

Inlaid Two Tier Shelf
Inlaid Two Tier Shelf
H 32.5 in W 23.5 in D 10 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century African Late Victorian Bookends

Materials

Onyx

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.
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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
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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
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Plaster

Italian 1950s Plaster African Dancer
Italian 1950s Plaster African Dancer
H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 0.79 in
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
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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
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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
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Rustic Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Wenge

Bookcase console in wenge, Africa 1960s
Bookcase console in wenge, Africa 1960s
H 70.08 in W 90.56 in D 19.69 in
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
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Plaster

Italian 1950s Plaster African Women Warrior
Italian 1950s Plaster African Women Warrior
H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 0.79 in
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
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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
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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
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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
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2010s Spanish Modern Shelves

Materials

Plywood

Zic-Zac Shelf by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede
Zic-Zac Shelf by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede
H 9.45 in W 5.12 in D 32.29 in
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
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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
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Early 20th Century South African Bookends

Materials

Bone, Wood

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
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2010s South African Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Manna Tekton Welding table
By Gideon Pieterse
Located in Pretoria, ZA
) Bottom shelf – Height adjustable Flat tech equalizing technology hydraulic feet Flat-packed, easy to
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Cut Steel

Manna Tekton Welding table
Manna Tekton Welding table
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 35.44 in
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
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2010s South African Post-Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Steel

Queen Nenzima Server, Terrazzo by TheUrbanative
Queen Nenzima Server, Terrazzo by TheUrbanative
H 33.47 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
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
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Antique 19th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Moroccan Vessel
19th Century Moroccan Vessel
H 17 in W 14 in D 6.5 in
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
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2010s Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

KGBL Pernell Mirror
KGBL Pernell Mirror
H 40 in W 80 in D 8 in
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
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Solid Bronze Elephant Bookends
Pair of Solid Bronze Elephant Bookends
H 5.5 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
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
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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.
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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
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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
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Gerald McCabe Shedua Hutch
Gerald McCabe Shedua Hutch
H 84 in W 48 in D 18 in
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
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

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
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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
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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
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2010s Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

115.05 Ash Cabinet by Cara Davide
115.05 Ash Cabinet by Cara Davide
H 45.28 in W 60.24 in D 20.08 in
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
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2010s Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

115.13 Basswood Cabinet by Cara Davide
115.13 Basswood Cabinet by Cara Davide
H 45.28 in W 60.24 in D 20.08 in
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
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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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Pair Of Italian Wooden Nightstands
Art Deco Pair Of Italian Wooden Nightstands
H 22.05 in W 21.26 in D 12.6 in
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
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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
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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

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
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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

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
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Steel

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

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

Large French Armoire by Andre Sornay
Large French Armoire by Andre Sornay
H 73.25 in W 70.5 in D 21 in
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
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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.

How Much is an African Shelf?

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.