Carved Wood Shelves
Vintage 1970s Spanish Modern Shelves
Glass, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Shelves
Iron
Late 20th Century Indonesian Shelves
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Shelves
Marble
20th Century Unknown Rococo Revival Shelves
Wood
20th Century European Shelves
Bronze
Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1960s Shelves
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century British Shelves
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Shelves
Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Shelves
Oak
Vintage 1940s Italian Shelves
Glass, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Shelves
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
2010s British Modern Shelves
Ash
2010s European Modern Shelves
Maple
Antique 18th Century Italian Shelves
Wood
2010s British Modern Shelves
Cherry, Maple, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Shelves
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Shelves
Wood
Antique 1880s French Shelves
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Shelves
Glass, Mirror, Rosewood
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Shelves
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Shelves
Walnut
20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Shelves
Wood, Pine
20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Shelves
Wood, Pine
2010s American American Craftsman Shelves
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Shelves
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Shelves
Wood
2010s American American Craftsman Shelves
Walnut
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Shelves
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Shelves
Plastic, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Shelves
Plastic, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Shelves
Plastic, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Shelves
Plastic, Foam, Wood
2010s Organic Modern Shelves
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Early 20th Century English Regency Shelves
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chinese Shelves
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Shelves
Wood, Pine
20th Century Shelves
Cherry
Antique 17th Century Spanish Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1960s English Shelves
Oak
Antique 1890s French Shelves
Cherry
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Shelves
Walnut
2010s British Modern Shelves
Cherry, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Shelves
Brass
Early 20th Century Shelves
Faux Bamboo, Rosewood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Shelves
Nutwood
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Fruitwood, Walnut
2010s Japanese Tribal Shelves
Wood
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Shelves
Marble, Aluminum
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Shelves
Copper
2010s Norwegian Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Shelves
Wood, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Bronze
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Shelves
Wood
Antique 1880s English Shelves
Brass
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Renaissance Shelves
Wood, Giltwood
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Finding the Right Shelves for You
From valuable historical memorabilia to rare architectural models to priceless family photos, there’s no shortage of collectibles and curiosities worthy of adorning your home. Why not take the time to find the ideal antique, new or vintage shelves for your treasured trinkets?
For every space and object, there’s sure to be a wall-mounted or sturdy floor solution that matches your shelving needs on 1stDibs. And while shelves should technically stick out from your wall, they shouldn’t from the rest of your decor.
Because you can find shelves made with a wide variety of materials today, everything from teak to brass, your shelving can seamlessly support your existing color scheme and design style. An arrangement of shelves from floor to ceiling can turn your wall into a proud storage space for displaying artwork, decorative objects and books. Options abound with regard to shelving for the latter, as furniture designers know that literature creates an inviting atmosphere in any room, and one of the simplest ways to integrate books into an interior design is with the right shelves or bookcase.
Elegant shelving is a must for a happy home office or library, but a sharp shelving system can freshen up virtually any room in your home. Proudly display your vintage dinner plates and other tableware with open shelving in the kitchen or tuck away linens in big baskets on shelves in your bathroom if you’re navigating life without a proper linen closet.
On 1stDibs, find a wide range of shelves that includes everything from mid-century modern floating shelves to decorative Chinese shelves dating from the 18th century to contemporary statement-making structures that are as provocative as they are convenient.
- What is a Paete wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- What is Jepara wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
- What is Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
- What is carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.
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