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19th Century Theodore Scherf Shelving Unit
By Théodore Scherf
Located in Ongar, GB
A late 19th century industrial shelving unit by French maker Theodore Scherf. With adjustable
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19th Century French Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Hardwood
Antique French Shelving Unit in Cherry Wood
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique French shelving unit in cherry wood.
This free-standing etagere / shelving unit has
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Walnut Shelving Unit 19th Century
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique French shelving unit 19th Century in Walnut Louis Philippe Style
The Walnut Shelving
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Brass
Primitive 19th C. “Hewn” Oak Shelving Unit
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully simple hewn oak shelving unit/cupboard.
Originating from the mountains of Central
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1860s Romanian Folk Art Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Oak
Handsome Large Black Iron Shelving Unit-Early 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Large and handsome iron shelving unit, ingeniously made out of two early 20th century French iron
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Early 20th Century French Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Center Shelving Unit, Wrought Iron, Metal, Brass and Glass - France
Located in Girona, ES
Center shelving unit, wrought iron and three metal plates with drypoint engraving in three levels
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron
H 36.23 in W 37.01 in D 19.3 in
Stunning Art Nouveau Brass and Glass Staggered Shelving Unit-French
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
rosettes that are mounted in the cross joints of the stand itself.
The stunning shelving unit was
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Early 1900s French Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Brass
1920s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 9'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920s late Victorian pigeon hole unit - storage - shelving unit (Model 9).
1920s late Victorian
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1920s British Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Pine
H 30.71 in W 40.56 in D 17.33 in
Vintage Adjustable Corner Shelving Unit From a Berlin Florist Painted Shelves
Located in Bristol, GB
ADJUSTABLE CORNER SHELVING UNIT
Seven removable triangular shelves (not including the fixed top
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Early 20th Century German Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Wood
H 83.08 in W 28.75 in D 16.93 in
1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 23'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920’s Late Victorian pigeon hole unit – storage – shelving unit (Model 23)
1920’s Late
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1920s British Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Pine
H 52.37 in W 40.16 in D 17.72 in
1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit - Storage - Shelving Unit (Model 32)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920’s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit – Storage – Shelving Unit (Model 32)
1920’s Late Victorian
Category
1920s English Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Pine
H 32.68 in W 77.17 in D 18.9 in
1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit - Storage - Shelving Unit (Model 30)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920’s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit – Storage – Shelving Unit (Model 30)
1920’s Late Victorian
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1920s English Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Pine
H 31.89 in W 39.38 in D 18.9 in
1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 33'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920’s Late Victorian pigeon hole unit – storage – shelving unit (Model 33).
1920’s Late Victorian
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1920s English Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Pine
H 44.89 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
Antique English Bamboo Shelves
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's English shelving unit made of bamboo and maple.
Measurements:
Height: 50"
Width: 20
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1920s Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Bamboo
Rustic 1900 Pitchpin Shelf
Located in Marseille, FR
Rustic 1900 pitchpin shelving unit, height 80 m, width 57 cm and depth 19 cm.
Additional
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19th Century Antique Shelving Units
Exceptional Tramp Art Mirrored Wall Cabinet
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
An antique Tramp Art hanging cabinet with mirrored panel doors that open to a single shelving unit
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Wood
19th Century Bamboo Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
versatile bamboo shelving unit. The piece is topped off with an elaborate bamboo gallery.
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19th Century English Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
English Console Buffet Server or Shelves of Burled Walnut
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English rectangular console buffet or shelving unit of burled or burr walnut from the late
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Burl
19th Century French Bakers Rack
Located in Ongar, GB
used to display bread in the bakers shop but now make wonderful decorative shelving units in the home
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Steel
Tibetan Temple Entrance
Located in Asheville, NC
and spirit worlds, all representing peace. During some time period it was fashioned into a shelving
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18th Century and Earlier Tibetan Antique Shelving Units
French Antique Etagere or Store Display Stand Cast Iron Base From Toulouse c1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Without question, the best étagère (shelving unit) we have ever had the pleasure of owning
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Early 1900s French Industrial Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Iron, Brass
H 87.5 in W 85.13 in D 19.75 in
French Carved Étagère with Caned Shelves with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French étagère or shelving unit from the 19th century, featuring a marble inset to the top
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19th Century French Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Marble
Chinese Asymmetrical Zitan Wood Collector's Shelf/Room Divider
Located in Dallas, TX
century. All handcrafted free standing shelving unit, featuring asymmetrically configured shelves for
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Wood
Early 20th-C. Moroccan Heavily Carved Fruitwood Bookcase / Etagere / Shelf
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early heavily carved Moroccan etagere / shelving unit. The pierced swags and turned
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Fruitwood
H 73 in W 40 in D 11.75 in
19th Century French Dry Goods Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
Handcrafted for commercial spaces, this tall wooden shelving unit originates from 19th-century
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19th Century French Country Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Wood
Antique French Wooden Catalogue Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden shelving unit created in 19th century France. Efficiently organized, yet simultaneously
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19th Century French Country Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Wood
Spanish Hand-hammered Copper Water Pot with 2 Wrought Iron Handles
Located in Louisville, KY
would be a stunning item for a shelving unit or shelf that is needing that one warm piece that sets the
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron
19th Century Antique Mahogany Three Tier Buffet Table with Drawer Storage
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
deep shelving unit that will work in most rooms.
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Mahogany
Original Antique Dutch Industrial Etagere in Iron and Slate
Located in Sheffield, MA
design is available.
The shelving unit is a work of art unto itself. It will make a statement in any
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Late 19th Century Dutch Industrial Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Slate, Iron
19th Century Large French Walnut Back Bar Etagère
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very decorative large 19th century French carved and ornate walnut back bar shelving unit or
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Louis XV Style French Farinerio Flour Boxes with Carved Floral Décor, Sold Each
Located in Atlanta, GA
be hung on a wall in a living area as unique, conversation-starting shelving units. Their versatility
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Wood
H 26 in W 9.5 in D 6.125 in
19th Century Italian Architectural Corinthian Wood Columns on Sandstone Plinths
Located in Firenze, IT
customized shelving unit to name few.
Structurally sound and sturdy in overall extremely good condition
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19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Stone, Sandstone
H 89.38 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Open Corner Shelf on Feet, Solid Rosewood and Rosewood Veneer, 19th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
shelving unit whose triangle shape allows it to be positioned at the corner of a wall. It is often a kind
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19th Century Napoleon III Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Rosewood
H 49.61 in W 19.3 in D 0.4 in
Wabi Sabi Shelving System, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wabi sabi shelving system, a nod to 19th-century French aesthetics. Embracing the beauty of
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Wood
French Boiserie Library Paneled Wall Unit
Located in Sheffield, MA
between 2 rooms. Wonderful as build-in to enclose shelving, pantry, storage. The lock for the larger door
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Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Oak
Unusual Antique Indian or African Shelve Unit Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A unique and unusual shelving composition.
Believed to be early 20th century possibly earlier
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Early 20th Century French Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century French Paneled Boiserie Storage Wall Unit
Located in Sheffield, MA
country chateau. The unit consists of a pair of large doors above 3 drawers, an opening for a fireplace or
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Oak
Tall Victorian Dresser Unit Bookcase with Original Glazing and Red Brown Lacquer
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A characterful tall Victorian dresser unit boasting its original glazing and beautiful red brown
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Early 20th Century British Rococo Revival Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Pine
H 82 in W 42.5 in D 17.75 in
19th Century Swedish Open Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C Swedish painted open bookcase with adjustable shelving. Can also be used as a TV display
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19th Century Swedish Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Pine
19th Century Colonial Walnut Hutch
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
pieces (an upper shelving piece and a lower cabinet). The above open setback shelving features four
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1850s American American Colonial Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Walnut
Two Tier Pine Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
The best two tier pine cabinet with shelving, cubby holes, and base cabinet. Fantastic Quality. Two
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Pine
Two Tier Pine Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
The best two tier pine cabinet with shelving, cubby holes, and base cabinet. Fantastic Quality. Two
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Pine
Antique Bakery Rack in Wrought Iron, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique bakery rack; wrought iron; 1920s; shelves; storing; storage unit; bakers shelving
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1920s European Industrial Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Iron
Large Cabinet/Cupboard with Antique Doors
Located in Sheffield, MA
the top plus 5 additional adjustable shelves that comes with the unit. The cabinet incorporates the
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Wood
Antique Pine Entertainment Cabinet
Located in Sheffield, MA
doors with recessed panels. The armoire was later made into an entertainment unit / cabinet. Upper
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19th Century European Country Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Pine
Unusual Mid-19th Century English Flamed Mahogany "Garderobes"
Located in Bronx, NY
outfitted with shelving on one side and drawers and space for a small TV on the other (both can be removed
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1870s English Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Shelving Unit
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A beautiful vintage shelving unit.
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19th Century American Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Wood
Ornate Spool Shelving Unit
Located in Seattle, WA
Unique green painted wooden spool shelving unit with chain detailing.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Paint, Wood
Green-Painted Pine Two-Part Nesting Shelving Unit
Located in New Hope, PA
A green-painted pine two-part nesting country shelving unit with dovetail construction. Made in New
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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Pine
Antique Armoire or Shelving Unit with Rolled Glass Door Panels
Located in Lakeville, CT
Large and impressive cabinet with original rolled glass door panels that would be at home in the bedroom, kitchen, dining room or anyplace you can benefit from storage space and an o...
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Glass, Wood
Perforated Steel Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
The is a perforated factory shelving unit/bookcase
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Early 20th Century American Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Steel
Early Century Vintage French Pine Shop Counter
Located in Madrid, ES
and features two drawers and a low shelving unit. It is in very good vintage condition with some signs
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1920s French Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Pine, Wood
18th Century English painted cupboard (shelf or bookcase)
Located in New York, NY
shelving unit or cupboard closet. May be displayed without door (original) for an open view. The original
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Wood, Paint
Black Forest Free Standing Shelf
Located in Aurora, OR
An early 19th century German piece, this Black Forest styled shelving unit has beautiful details in
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Shelving Units
19th century Belgian base and vitrine
Located in Toronto, ON
From monastery in Belgium. Bare white oak display unit with adjustable display shelving
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19th Century Belgian Rustic Antique Shelving Units
French Lodge Cabinet
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
-carved doors with shelving behind as well. This unit is multifunctional and is in pristine condition
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19th Century French Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Oak
Kitchen Island, Entertainment Center, Work Counter, Maine Farm, circa 1850
Located in Madison, WI
Maine. Counter served as a work and storage unit in the barn of that Yankee farmstead for decades as
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Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Fruitwood
INDUSTRIAL STEEL SHELVING UNIT
Located in Essex, MA
Industrial four tier shelving unit in steel, from a New England factory, with four graduated
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Early 20th Century American Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Steel
Industrial shelving unit on wheels
Located in New York, NY
An unusual shelving unit with a very decorative shape on wheels. 4 layers, 2 adjustable.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Steel
Modern Geometric Shelving Unit
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Geometric Shelving Unit
Reclaimed from French barn pinewood with distressed beige limestone
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1920s French Modern Antique Shelving Units
Materials
Limestone
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Antique Shelving Units For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique shelving units available for sale. The range of distinct antique shelving units — often made from wood, metal and softwood — can elevate any home. Antique shelving units have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique shelving units are generally popular furniture pieces, but Industrial, Victorian and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Antique shelving units have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Théodore Scherf, G Plan Furniture and Thonet are consistently popular.
How Much are Antique Shelving Units?
Prices for antique shelving units start at $495 and top out at $14,500 with the average selling for $2,544.
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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.
Questions About Antique Shelving Units
- What is a shelving unit?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A shelving unit is a flexible piece of furniture with shelves that can be rearranged to accommodate various objects such as books, collectibles, sculptures and other items for display. It can also feature dividers and can be moved or adjusted for added functionality. Shop a collection of antique and vintage shelving units and shelves on 1stDibs.
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