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Pierre Chapo Mid-Century Modern B17 Book Shelves, circa 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall book shelves designed by Pierre Chapo, circa 1960 in France. Manufactured by Pierre Chapo in
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Elm

Palm Regency Corner Bamboo Rattan Wicker Étagère Book Shelves Mid-Century Modern
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bamboo rattan wicker étagère corner shelves. These tall sturdy Palm
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Mid Century Book Case & Display
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Mid Century Book Case & Display epitomizes a captivating fusion of industrial pragmatism and
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Early 2000s Shelves

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Iron

Mid Century Book Case & Display
Mid Century Book Case & Display
H 42 in W 25.5 in D 9 in
Mid Century Book Cases & Display - Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Mid Century Book Cases & Display - Pair represents a captivating blend of practicality and
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Early 2000s Shelves

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Iron

Mid Century Book Cases & Display - Pair
Mid Century Book Cases & Display - Pair
H 48.5 in W 31.25 in D 8.5 in
1970s Pair of Spanish Methacrylate Plexiglass Obelisk Shaped Book Shelves
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s pair of Spanish methacrylate plexiglass obelisk shaped book shelves. Square bases in smoked
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Mid-20th Century French Shelves

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Acrylic

Restored Rattan Mid-Century Circular Rattan Wall Shelf W/ Glass Shelves
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Circular restored seven-strand rattan wall shelves holding two glass shelves. This stylish round
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Mid-20th Century Shelves

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Rattan, Glass

Mid-Century Chrome, Smoked Glass and Mirror Étagère/ Book case
Located in New York, NY
This stunning étagère was created by the legendary Pioneer of Mid-Century Modern design, circa 1970
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Chrome

Pair of Chrome & Glass Half Moon Art Deco Styled Ladder Back Book Shelves
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of Mid-Century Modern era chrome and glass half moon shelves bear no maker's signature
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Shelves

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Chrome

Mid-Century Chrome & Smoked Glass & Mirror Étagère/ Book Case by DIA
By Design Institute America
Located in New York, NY
This is a first rate example of one of DIA's iconic designs. Constructed from lustrous chrome and smoked glass, the piece also features a mirrored bottom which echoes the highly refl...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Chrome

Pierre Chapo Mid-Century Modern Special Edition in Black B17 Book Shelve
By Pierre Chapo, Chapo Creation
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
2019, showcases the beauty and durability of oakwood in a timeless Mid Century Modern design. In
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Room Divider Book Shelf Fold Out Top Finished Back
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Room Divider Book Shelf Fold Out and Top Finished Back Dimensions. 60 W
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Wood

20th Century French Bamboo Book Shelving - Vintage Wall Rack, Unit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern French shelving made of handcrafted bamboo, in good
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Bamboo

Pilastro bookshelf, book ends and letter holder, 1960s
By Pilastro
Located in Delft, NL
Pilastro bookshelf, book ends and letter holder, 1960s A set of a bookshelf, bookends and a
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Metal

Danish Oak Desk Office Organizer with Shelves
By Pedersen & Hansen
Located in New York, NY
A Danish modern, Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern blonde oak wood desk, office, library, etc
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Wall System
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Danish Mid-Century teak wall system, circa 1960's. Fantastic wall system with solid wood trim
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Wall System
Danish Mid-Century Teak Wall System
H 68.5 in W 34 in D 16.5 in
Restored Rattan & Bamboo 3 Tiered Wall Shelves
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan and bamboo tikki hut bar shelves with 3-tiered glass. Perfect for displaying your
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Rattan, Glass

Danish Mid-Century Teak Wall System
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Danish Mid-Century teak wall system, circa 1960's. Fantastic wall system with solid wood trim
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Wall System
Danish Mid-Century Teak Wall System
H 77 in W 96.5 in D 17.5 in
Pilastro White Perforated Wall Mount Metal Book Shelf
By Pilastro, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Mathieu Mategot inspired, white perforated industrial wall mount shelf with
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Metal

Vintage bookshelf with Carrara Marble shelves, Italy 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage bookshelf with Carrara Marble shelves, Italy 1960s. A rare 1960s Mid-Century Modern style
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Carrara Marble, Brass, Iron

Set of 3 Rare 'Delft' Shelves by Constant Nieuwenhuijs for 't Spectrum, 1957
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Constant Nieuwenhuys
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This set of 3 shelves, called 'delft ', is a design by Constant Nieuwenhuijs. Nieuwenhuijs was a
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Metal

Mategot Inspired Perforated Metal Book Stand
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century, Tomado style white perforated desk shelf with black wire frame inspired by the work of
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Wire

Circle-shaped book shelf/room divider in tropical wood
Located in Oostende, BE
Circle-shaped book shelf in tropical wood. Can be used as room divider or simply to display books
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Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Wood

Teak Book Shelving Rack or Wall Unit by Dekker for Tomado Holland, 1950s
By Tomado
Located in Delft, NL
Teak Book Shelving Rack or Wall Unit by Dekker for Tomado Holland, 1950s Metal frame in black, two
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Metal

Danish Mid-Century Teak Wall System by Poul Cadovius
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
wood trim with stunning book-matched veneer on surfaces and shows dovetail construction. Modular
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Shelve System
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scandinavian Modern Shelve unit in pine, Sweden 1960s Ingenious system with adjustable book
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Pine

Mid-Century Modern Shelve System
Mid-Century Modern Shelve System
H 49.22 in W 40.95 in D 12.21 in
Louise Nevelson Style Wall Sculpture Book Shelf
By Louise Nevelson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Bookshelf, in the manner of Louise Nevelson, unsigned, American, circa 1960s. This wall mounted shelf has space to store books or display items, and has a lighted area tha...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Bookshelf from Walnut Wood Style Gio Ponti, Italy, Mid Century
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vienna, AT
) Slender book-shelf from solid walnut wood, Mid-Century Modern. Handmade piece of mid-century modern
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Walnut

George Nelson CSS Book Shelve System Circa 1960s for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Emeryville, CA
, thanks to its modular units, including shelves, drawers, and desk units. This innovative storage system
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pierre Chapo Special Black Edition Wall-Mounted Book Shelve B17
By Chapo Creation, Pierre Chapo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Special black edition of B17 wall-mounted book shelve designed by Pierre Chapo, circa 1970 in
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Wood

Pierre Chapo Special Black Edition Wall-Mounted Book Shelve B17
Pierre Chapo Special Black Edition Wall-Mounted Book Shelve B17
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H 72.05 in W 72.05 in D 13.78 in
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Nuage Shelving Unit by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
new combinations: from sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Aluminum

Rare Freestanding Black Metal with Primair Colors Desk Folding Book System
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very typical rare eighties Italian designed book shelf with five shelves which one shelve can also
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Mid-Century P.E. Guerin NY Cartonnier File Cabinet Box
By P. E. Guerin
Located in Forney, TX
. Exquisitely hand-crafted in Greenwich Village, New York City in the mid 20th century, the monumental size
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Mid-20th Century American Shelves

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

George Nelson CSS Book Shelf Wall Unit with Desk Herman Miller Circa 1955
By George Nelson
Located in Emeryville, CA
, thanks to its modular units that included shelves, drawers, and desk units. This innovative storage
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Aluminum, Steel

Ilmari Lappalainen, 'Leo' Book Shelf / Wall Shelf for Asko, 1950s
By Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Ilmari Lappalainen, a mid-20th century 'Leo' Book shelf/wall shelf for Asko. Stained and
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Birch

Vintage Book Rack, Anglo Indian, Novel Rest, Bookshelf, Art Deco, Circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage book rack. An Anglo-Indian, mahogany novel rest, dating to the Art Deco period
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Mid-20th Century British Shelves

Materials

Wood

Organic Carl Auböck Authentic Vintage Brass Walnut Wall Shelf Book Shelf, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Organic Modern authentic vintage wall shelf by Carl Auböck Mod. 124 from brass and walnut 1950s Vienna. An iconic authentic wall shelf or wall board Mod. 124 by Carl Auböck from wa...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Organic Modern Shelves

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Brass

Wall Mounted Sideboard Designed by Erik Wørts for Wørts, Denmark, 1950s
By Erik Wørts
Located in Stockholm, SE
the body with three sliding doors, two in glass and one in rosewood. Multiple shelves and pullout
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Rosewood

Janet Schweitzer for Pace Polished Aluminum Orba Wall Mount Shelving System
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Ferndale, MI
horizontal arms extending to hold 7 half inch thick glass shelves and one angle shelf for art, book or
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

1970s Sculptural Rattan & Glass Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s sculptural rattan & glass etagere The case with continuous book-matched rattan The upper
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Rattan, Glass

Alfred Hendrickx Modular Bookcase Wallunit 1961 Belgium
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
This beautiful Modular book case was designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform in the early 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Chrome

Restored Midcentury Circular Rattan Wall Shelf with Mahogany Slats
Located in Van Nuys, CA
stack rattan frame made with cut-out sections that hold two mahogany shelves. 1960s, United States We
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Rattan, Wood

Tall Vintage Bookshelves With Drop Front Cabinet & Drawers
By Drexel
Located in Trenton, NJ
of their own. This Pair of Tall Mid-Century Modern style Bookshelves offer the perfect blend of
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Walnut

Vintage Modern Five Piece Wall Unit Bookshelf
Located in Trenton, NJ
quality wood in a timeless mid-century style, this set features three narrower bookcases and two wider
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Rare Large Pilastro Wall Unit with Desk and Light
By Pilastro, Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare, mid century, amazing Pilastro wall unit set up by Coen de Vries. A separate work desk
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Sheet Metal

Peristylo Black Wood Shelve by Oscar Tusquets for Bd Barcelona
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
us the New Peristylo shelf. DETAILS A simple shelving system ideal for book-lovers and anyone who
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Wood

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Aluminum

Freestanding Michel Ducaroy Wall Unit in Acrylic and Aluminum for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Markington, GB
be secured to the floor!). Comes with extra book holder and LP storage. Measures: Height 220cm
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Green, Yellow Aluminium
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Aluminum

1970s Aluminum and Glass Orba Wall Unit by Janet Schweitzer for Pace Collection
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Brooklyn, NY
support and hide the piece’s cantilevered supports and joinery. Both bays are perfect for storing book
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Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Shelves

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Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

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Mid Century Book Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of mid century book shelves for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique mid century book shelves was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Mid century book shelves have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century book shelves are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made mid century book shelves over the years, but those made by Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt and Pierre Chapo are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Mid Century Book Shelves?

Prices for mid century book shelves start at $275 and top out at $28,249 with the average selling for $2,830.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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.

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