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Asian Shelving Unit

Vintage Open Bookcase, Asian, Shelving Unit, Regency Colonial Revival, C.1980
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage open bookcase. An Asian, stained Hevea and cast iron shelving unit in Regency and
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Vintage 1980s Asian Regency Revival Furniture

Materials

Iron

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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Antique 19th Century French Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Theodore Scherf Shelving Unit
19th Century Theodore Scherf Shelving Unit
H 98.43 in W 68.9 in D 17.72 in
Shuidi Shelving Unit #1
By Studio MVW
Located in Paris, FR
space without visual barriers and welcome books or small objects. This bookcase and shelving unit by
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Early 2000s Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel

Shuidi Shelving Unit #1
Shuidi Shelving Unit #1
H 45.28 in W 27.56 in D 7.88 in
Shuidi Shelving Unit #2
By Studio MVW
Located in Paris, FR
space without visual barriers and welcome books or small objects. This bookcase and shelving unit by
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Early 2000s Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel

Shuidi Shelving Unit #2
Shuidi Shelving Unit #2
H 70.87 in W 43.31 in D 8.67 in
'Xiangsheng II Shelving Unit', a Modular Bronze Bookcase and Room Divider
By Studio MVW
Located in Paris, FR
‘XiangSheng II Shelving Unit‘ is an elegant collectible design work that combines champagne colored
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2010s Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

Modern Industrial Display Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
with a hand-made brass handle, the open shelving design invites you to display books, art, or cherished
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Modern Industrial Display Cabinet
Modern Industrial Display Cabinet
H 75 in W 24 in D 14 in
Mid-Japandi Walnut & Glass Triptych Cabinet
Located in London, GB
ample shelving space. The third cupboard uses tinted fortified glass to create a semi-opaque facade that
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2010s Asian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Japandi Walnut & Glass Triptych Cabinet
Mid-Japandi Walnut & Glass Triptych Cabinet
H 35.83 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in

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Mid Century French Shelving Display Cabinet Bookcase C.1970, Pierre Vandel Paris
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, GB
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Japanese Lacquer and Cinnabar "Samurai" Cabinet, Inaba Family, Edo Period
Located in Troy, NY
Exceptionally large and rare lacquer cabinet. According to the heraldry, visible on the headgear in one of the panels, it was made for the Inaba family, a high ranking Daimyo family,...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

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Wood

Vintage Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) ca. 240 x 40 / 50 x 203 cm Elevate your living space with this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true master...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak, Glass

Vintage Danish rosewood modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish rosewood modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s Mid-Century Modern 4 bay shelving system model Cado. This is a original vintage floating bookcase designed ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Rosewood

French Industrial Style Kitchen Island in Steel, Bronze and Walnut Butcher Block
Located in Chicago, IL
We took our inspiration from the old French Industrial look that many companies were already doing, and took it a more upscale and higher quality level. Made by our old plank worksho...
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Steel, Bronze

Danish Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) ca. 240 x 40 / 50 x 203 cm Elevate your living space with this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true master...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

"Mingx" Indoor Steel High Stool Designed by Konstantin Grcic for Driade
By Driade, Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Mingx" is an indoor high or low stool versions, designed by Konstantin Grcic and manufactured by Driade. Structure in printed steel sheet and rod with polyester painted in orange, l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

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Vintage wall system Kai Kristiansen Teak
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in VEENENDAAL, NL
Beautiful vintage modular wall system by designer Kai Kristiansen. The cabinet consists of many different elements, allowing you to play with the layout. The wall system has 4 slats ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Teak

Vintage wall system  Kai Kristiansen  Teak
Vintage wall system  Kai Kristiansen  Teak
H 98.43 in W 102.37 in D 18.12 in
Antique French Walnut Armoire, China Cabinet, or Bookcase circa Early 1800s
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Walnut China Cabinet, Vitrine, Bookcase or Armoire, probably constructed over 200-years ago. Our Old Plank restoration department, went through the Armoires structure,...
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Antique Early 1800s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chests
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chests. Made of elm wood with ivory lacquer. Each with 33 drawers (30 small square drawers + 3 larger ). These were used to store and organise ...
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Philippe Starck John Ild Model Shelving Unit, circa 1977, France.
By Philippe Starck
Located in Brussels, BE
Philippe Starck John Ild model self-carying shelving unit for Disform, circa 1977, France. 5 black lacquered wood shelves, black tubular metal. Dimensions: 218 cm H, 110 cm W, 47 cm ...
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Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Shelves

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Mid-Century Modern 1 Piece Walnut Veneer China Hutch Attributed to Garrison Furn
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful mid-century modern 1 piece walnut veneer china hutch, display cabinet, or bookcase Attributed to Garrison Furniture. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vinta...
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Chinese Qing Red-Lacquered Cabinet
Located in Kastrup, DK
A early 19th century qing dynasty cabinet boasting a deep red patina from the Shanxi Province, circa. 1820-1830. The façade showcases two doors fitted with a traditional round medal...
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Antique Early 19th Century Qing Cabinets

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Brass

Chinese Qing Red-Lacquered Cabinet
Chinese Qing Red-Lacquered Cabinet
H 70.48 in W 55.52 in D 24.02 in
Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chests
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chests. Made of elm wood with ivory lacquer. Each with 33 drawers (30 small square drawers + 3 larger ). These were used to store and o...
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Vintage French Industrial Shelving in Steel with Oak Shelves.
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Industrial Shelving built to last forever from heavy gauge steel to the thick solid French White Oak shelves. We're guessing it's from the mid-1950's, however it could...
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Vintage 1950s French Industrial Shelves

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Steel

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Hive Freestanding Bar Display Shelving Unit in Natural and Blackened Walnut
By Alexis Moran
Located in Oakland, CA
blackened American walnut. Open shelving above for bottle and display storage and closed compartments below
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21st Century and Contemporary American Furniture

Materials

Wood

REFF Modular Shelving Unit in Teak
Located in London, ON
Modular teak unit by REFF with 2 bays, 7 shelves and 1 cabinet. This system is both rare and
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Steel

REFF Modular Shelving Unit in Teak
REFF Modular Shelving Unit in Teak
H 120 in W 66.5 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Roycroft Asian Style Tall Shelving Unit Bookcase & Magazine
By Roycroft
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a beautiful, Asian style shelving unit, with an engraved R for Roycroft
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Brass Shelving Unit
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Absolutely fabulous Mid-Century French shelving or display unit, in brass and glass. Gorgeous
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Mid-20th Century French Other Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Brass Shelving Unit
Mid-20th Century Brass Shelving Unit
H 92.92 in W 58.27 in D 14.18 in
Chinese Wooden Free Standing Shelving Unit
Located in Voorburg, NL
Sophisticated self-supporting shelving unit in wood with a solid frame, made in China. The piece
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Chinese Wooden Free Standing Shelving Unit
Chinese Wooden Free Standing Shelving Unit
H 68.9 in W 35.44 in D 12.6 in
Rustic French Shelves
Located in London, GB
A rustic wooden French shelving unit featuring dowelled shelves raised on castors.
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Mid-20th Century Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rustic French Shelves
Rustic French Shelves
H 52.37 in W 52.37 in D 13.39 in
Antique Japanese Rosewood & Mohogany Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tansu, C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
fans, inlaid mother of pearl bamboo and foliate design, cabinets and offset shelving units, c1920
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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

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Mahogany, Rosewood

Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, Display Shelves for Books, Magazines, Records
By Robert Heal, Ladderax
Located in London, GB
Robert heal for staples, 1964 Staples Ladderax Shelving Unit, display shelves for books
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Burl Wood Wall Units, Pair
By Baker Far East Collection, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of chinoiserie wall units or bookcases designed by Michael Taylor for his Far
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass

Scandinavian Modern Corner Media Cabinet or TV Stand
By Arne Vodder
Located in Chattanooga, TN
something useful. A matching credenza and vertically oriented shelving unit are available (sold separately
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards

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Mahogany

Patrick Cox : Disco Bar
By Patrick Cox
Located in New York, NY
infinite number of possible colors, patterns and intensities. There are 12 control units each operating 12
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21st Century and Contemporary British Dry Bars

Patrick Cox : Disco Bar
Patrick Cox : Disco Bar
H 43.3 in W 78.74 in D 74.6 in
Shelving System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in San Diego, CA
Large wall unit, shelving system by Cado Denmark designed by Poul Cadovius in 1960s. This shelving
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Wood

Shelving System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
Shelving System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
H 81.5 in W 128 in D 16.5 in
Paolo Buffa Attr Mobile Dry Cocktail Bar Chinoiserie Cabinet, Mid-Century Modern
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Sofia, BG
with a towering mirrored shelving unit sprouting from its top like an exotic chinoiserie trellis. Or an
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Walnut

1960s Danish Teak and Oak Freestanding Desk Shelving Unit by Kurt Ostervig
Located in Victoria, BC
We are thrilled to present our finest modular shelving unit discovery yet: an exquisite
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Shanxi Shelving Unit
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unusual shelving unit with natural finish has display and storage options. Besides books
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Fir

Shanxi Shelving Unit
Shanxi Shelving Unit
H 44.88 in W 46 in D 15.88 in
Mid-Century Poul Cadovius Teak Shelving System
Located in Hull, GB
SHELVING UNIT Stunning midcentury free standing teak shelving unit designed by Poul Cadovius
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Poul Cadovius Teak Shelving System
Mid-Century Poul Cadovius Teak Shelving System
H 75.2 in W 64.57 in D 15.75 in
Chest with eleven drawers in mahogany by Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in New York, NY
pieces models with open shelving units above. The wood grain specification, hardware, and two tapering
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Boomerang Teak Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Geneva, IL
striping and has shelving for glasses. The top has been refinished and is in excellent condition. It is in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Boomerang Teak Desk
Boomerang Teak Desk
H 29.5 in W 63 in D 43.5 in
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Asian Shelving Unit For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Asian shelving unit for your home. An Asian shelving unit — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an Asian shelving unit, we have 6 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Asian shelving unit — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An Asian shelving unit is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. Ladderax, Robert Heal and Roycroft each produced at least one beautiful Asian shelving unit that is worth considering.

How Much is an Asian Shelving Unit?

Prices for an Asian shelving unit can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $524 and can go as high as $70,501, while the average can fetch as much as $4,348.
Questions About Asian Shelving Unit
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A 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.