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Antique Floating Shelves

Ercole Floating Shelves Table Powder Coated and Ultraleather Pony Upholstery
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
collection is the Ercole Floating Bookshelf, which exemplifies their impeccable craftsmanship and refined
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21st Century and Contemporary British Shelves

Materials

Steel

Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Rosewood Hongmu Bamboo Etageres
Located in Forney, TX
A phenomenal matched pair of antique Chinese tiered etagere display stand / open shelf curio
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Early 20th Century Shelves

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Rosewood

Danish Modern Teak & Glass Shelving System Abstracta by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Odense, DK
, in the 1960s. The system consists of black metal tubes with patented connectors, floating teak wood
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Antique Library Display Vitrine Cabinet Dutch 18th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
plate display or bookcase with a antique original hand rolled glass front, with beautifully carved
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Antique Early 1800s English Rococo Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Oval Marquetry Nightstands ~ End Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
This PAIR of Antique French Louis XVI Oval Marquetry Nightstands ~ End Tables is truly a fantastic
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI End Tables

Materials

Bronze

Float Bookshelf
Located in Ridgewood, NY
weightlessness and everything displayed on its shelves seems to be floating on air. The bookcase perfectly
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2010s American Bookcases

Materials

Lacquer

Float Bookshelf
Float Bookshelf
H 83 in W 60 in D 16 in
Brass and Steel Bar Cart
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
Neoclassical brass medallion accented frame with two floating clear glass shelves. The bar cart is brass and
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Steel, Brass

Brass and Steel Bar Cart
Brass and Steel Bar Cart
H 32.25 in W 39.63 in D 17.63 in
Mid Century Modern Italian Brass and Glass Modernist Bar Tea Cart Trolley Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
features a antiqued/burnished brass frame, three floating glass shelves and rolling casters. Attractive
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Wooden Display Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
space created by the floating shelves naturally draws the eye to beautiful and intriguing objects placed
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Antique 19th Century French Country Buffets

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Wooden Display Cabinet
19th Century French Wooden Display Cabinet
H 82.3 in W 70.7 in D 28.1 in

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Huge and Handsome Antique 2-Part Display Cabinet/Tallboy, France
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Impressively large and handsome antique display cabinet, in two parts. Originally a bookcase with a display section and lower part with painted quality wooden doors, as well as adjus...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Natural Linen and Wood Feet, Small Size
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece. The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is closed, it works as a comfortab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

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 shelving unit was designed by Poul Cadovius. This shelving system exists of a thin f...
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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
H 73.04 in W 95.67 in D 14.18 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern 4 bay shelving system model Royal. This is a original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Karges French Regency Louis XVI Burled Walnut Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1960s
By Karges Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Karges USA, Circa 1960s Carved burled walnut, with glass front doors and original brass ...
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Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Bookcases

Materials

Brass

1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This 'Magic Box' organising desk has been produced by various manufactures in Europe in the 1950's and 1960's Commonly this desk is known as produced in Switzerland by Mummenthale...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Kartell Sound Rack Modular Bookcase in Marine by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multi-shaped and multi-purpose shelving system, stackable and modular, offering the possibility of creating a variety of geometric and chromatic compositions. This accessory can play...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Resin

Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Handsewn fabric shade, dessin by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish. Total drop custom made 2 x Edison screw sockets ...
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
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H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Large Solid Oak French Louis XV Style Breakfront Bookcase Vitrine, circa 1980
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Grand Scale Mahogany Custom Bookcase with Leaded Glass Sliding Doors
Located in Milford, NH
A fine large two-door bookcase with sliding leaded glass doors and adjustable shelves, originally a built-in floor to ceiling piece, with a cut-in on the left side, built around heat...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Scandinavian Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, FR
Scandinavian shelf by Poul Cadovius (Denmark, 1911-2011). Teak version with three wall panels supporting several shelves and boxes. This wall system is composed of : - 4 shelves...
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Vintage 1960s French Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Chinoiserie Wedgewood Blue Pagoda Étagère
Located in Essex, MA
Chinoiserie Wedgewood blue pagoda étagère or shelf. Elegant étagère to display Chinese porcelain, blue and white collections, plants, or storage.
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Metal

1800s Dutch Oak Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
The silhouette of this antique oak vitrine evokes the lavish beauty of the Baroque. Built in the Netherlands circa 1800, serpentine drawers are crowned by an arched cabinet. The pane...
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Vitrines

Materials

Brass

1800s Dutch Oak Vitrine
1800s Dutch Oak Vitrine
H 96.5 in W 71.3 in D 24.8 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Vintage Wall System by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern teak vintage wall system or shelves unit by Poul Cadovius, which features drawer chest, writing flap and storage chest with sliding doors. The warm brown tone wou...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Teak

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk with Floating Glass Top, circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
A stunning, Italian Mid-Century Modern rosewood desk with floating black glass top. Front side has
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Still Life with Fruit, Cheese, Cakes, Wine, Milk and Peppermint Sticks
Located in New Hope, PA
State. The composition, abundant with cheese, fruit, cakes and peppermint sticks seemingly floating on
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Mid Century Shelf or Wall Unit by Peter Ghyczy in Aluminum and Glass, 1970s
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Berlin, DE
floating. It is in perfect vintage condition. A unique piece which is a great eye-catcher for your antique
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Antique German Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small armoire with interior shelves, working lock. Well built with mortise and tenon construction
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Antique 19th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Antique German Armoire
Antique German Armoire
H 67.5 in W 42.5 in D 19 in
Rider Cabinet Étagère
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
with antiqued brass accents and cast brass horse finials create a regal vibe. The floating glass
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21st Century and Contemporary American Empire Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Rider Cabinet Étagère
Rider Cabinet Étagère
H 72 in W 30 in L 72 in
Circa 1780 Mahogany George III Bureau Bookcase
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1780 George III bureau bookcase. Mahogany. Georgian bar glazed bookcase doors. Floating panel
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Antique Late 18th Century European George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Circa 1800 Norman French Armoire Bibliotheque
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
with glazing to make it a bibiotheque or display cabinet form. Sides of five floating rectangular
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Antique Early 1800s French Louis XVI Bookcases

Materials

Ash, Cherry, Poplar

Antique Cocktail Bar and Mirrored Cabinet, manner of Gio Ponti C1950
By Cesare Lacca
Located in London, GB
of three individual rosewood sections with a floating glass top, mounted on brass patinated X frames
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Vintage 1950s Italian Bookcases

Exceptional Rotating Swivel Cocktail Dry Bar on Pedestal Base in Black Lacquer
By Lane Furniture, Eero Saarinen
Located in South Charleston, WV
shelves coupled with internal storage and an insert to hold glasses and barware. The cabinet rotates upon
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Antique Anglo-Indian or British Colonial Rosewood Cupboard
Located in Singapore, SG
floral carving on the frieze. The floating panels of the doors are carved with a large oval sunburst
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Furniture

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Antique Anglo-Indian or British Colonial Rosewood Linen Press
Located in Singapore, SG
the flat top and intertwined floral carving on the frieze. The floating panels of all four doors are
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Indo-Portuguese or Portuguese Colonial Rosewood Cupboard
Located in Singapore, SG
to Portuguese India. The double doors have floating panels that display a sunburst carving and
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Spanish Colonial Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

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Antique Floating Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique floating shelves available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, all antique floating shelves available were constructed with great care. There are 7 antique and vintage antique floating shelves for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of antique floating shelves available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, Louis XVI and Rococo antique floating shelves are consistently popular styles. Many antique floating shelves are appealing in their simplicity, but Cado, Casa Botelho and Casamania produced popular antique floating shelves that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Floating Shelves?

Prices for antique floating shelves start at $2,225 and top out at $9,200 with the average selling for $5,357.
Questions About Antique Floating Shelves
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are several ways to mount floating shelves. The best mounting options include using floating shelf brackets, installing cleats, or placing figure eights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Typically, the best way to hang floating shelves is to install them into wall studs with screws. You can use a stud finder tool to locate the studs in the wall. A power drill can speed up installation. Shop a selection of floating shelves on 1stDibs.

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