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Modern Asir Shelves by Rejo Studio
Modern Asir Shelves by Rejo Studio

Modern Asir Shelves by Rejo Studio

By REJO design studio

Located in Riyadh, SA

Inspired by the architecture of Asir, the organically shaped shelves come in a harmonious rhythm to

Category

2010s Saudi Arabian Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Handcrafted Wicker Shelves, Organic Modern Design, Philippines, New
Handcrafted Wicker Shelves, Organic Modern Design, Philippines, New

Handcrafted Wicker Shelves, Organic Modern Design, Philippines, New

Located in Oxford, GB

Scupltural wicker shelves that transform your retail space. Handcrafted with organic, flowing

Category

2010s Philippine Organic Modern Shelves

Materials

Wicker

Etagere Shelves by Gentner Design
Etagere Shelves by Gentner Design

Etagere Shelves by Gentner Design

By Christopher Gentner

Located in Geneve, CH

Etagere shelves by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 35.5 x W 91 x H 238 cm Materials: stainless steel

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Modern Brass Plate & Glass Etagere Style DIA Design Institute of America
Vintage Modern Brass Plate & Glass Etagere Style DIA Design Institute of America

Vintage Modern Brass Plate & Glass Etagere Style DIA Design Institute of America

By Design Institute America

Located in Topeka, KS

Stunning vintage Modern brass plate & glass etagere in the style of Design Institute of America or

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Cloud Steps Shelves, 12 Steps, by OK Design
Cloud Steps Shelves, 12 Steps, by OK Design

Cloud Steps Shelves, 12 Steps, by OK Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Cloud Steps Shelves, 12 Steps, by OK Design Dimensions: D 24 x W 96 x H 176 cm. Materials: Powder

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Object 009 Shelves by NG Design
Object 009 Shelves by NG Design

Object 009 Shelves by NG Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Object 009 shelves by NG Design Dimensions: D160 x W40 x H190 cm Materials: Powder coated steel

Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Double Etagere Shelves by Gentner Design
Double Etagere Shelves by Gentner Design

Double Etagere Shelves by Gentner Design

By Christopher Gentner

Located in Geneve, CH

Double Etagere shelves by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 35.5 x W 182 x H 238 cm Materials

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Stainless Steel

Swiss Design - Thut Furniture, Scissor Shelves – Switzerland 2000s
Swiss Design - Thut Furniture, Scissor Shelves – Switzerland 2000s

Swiss Design - Thut Furniture, Scissor Shelves – Switzerland 2000s

By Thut Möbel

Located in Renens, CH

The scissor shelf (Benjamin Thut) was designed to be a compact, transportable package that can be

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Wall shelves 'Mi 1050' Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson
Wall shelves 'Mi 1050' Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson

Wall shelves 'Mi 1050' Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson

By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Model Mi 1050 is a wall-mounted shelving system designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by Karl

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Design Institute America Etageres, Chrome, Steel, Glass
Design Institute America Etageres, Chrome, Steel, Glass

Design Institute America Etageres, Chrome, Steel, Glass

By Design Institute America

Located in New York, NY

Design Institute America Etageres, chrome, steel, glass. Pair of freestanding etageres with chrome

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Pair of Deep Profile Chrome and Lucite Étagères Shelves
Pair of Deep Profile Chrome and Lucite Étagères Shelves

Pair of Deep Profile Chrome and Lucite Étagères Shelves

By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian étagères shelves.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Design Institute of America (DIA) Chrome Plated Steel Etagere
Design Institute of America (DIA) Chrome Plated Steel Etagere

Design Institute of America (DIA) Chrome Plated Steel Etagere

By Design Institute America

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Design Institute of America (DIA) chrome plated steel Etagere with new tempered glass shelves

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Crome and Smoked Bronze Glass Shelves Tall Display Étagère Vitrine
Crome and Smoked Bronze Glass Shelves Tall Display Étagère Vitrine

Crome and Smoked Bronze Glass Shelves Tall Display Étagère Vitrine

By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern chrome ad glass tower shape étagère vitrine.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Mid-century modern bamboo shelves by Gervasoni
Mid-century modern bamboo shelves by Gervasoni

Mid-century modern bamboo shelves by Gervasoni

By Gervasoni

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Mid-century modern bamboo shelves by Gervasoni in excellent original condition with signs of use

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Peristylo Black Wood Two Shelves by Oscar Tusquets for Bd Barcelona
Peristylo Black Wood Two Shelves by Oscar Tusquets for Bd Barcelona

Peristylo Black Wood Two Shelves by Oscar Tusquets for Bd Barcelona

By BD Barcelona Design, Oscar Tusquets Blanca

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Peristylo Black Wood Two Shelves by Oscar Tusquets for Bd Barcelona Inspired by his 1994 design

Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Peristylo Black Wood Three Shelves by Oscar Tusquets for Bd Barcelona
Peristylo Black Wood Three Shelves by Oscar Tusquets for Bd Barcelona

Peristylo Black Wood Three Shelves by Oscar Tusquets for Bd Barcelona

By BD Barcelona Design, Oscar Tusquets Blanca

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Peristylo Black Wood Three Shelves by Oscar Tusquets for Bd Barcelona Inspired by his 1994 design

Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1970s French Plastic Shelves, Brown, with Curved Design  Brown olor
Pair of 1970s French Plastic Shelves, Brown, with Curved Design  Brown olor

Pair of 1970s French Plastic Shelves, Brown, with Curved Design Brown olor

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

solution for modern interiors. Design and Aesthetic: The shelves feature elegant, flowing curves

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Plastic

Modular Shelving System ‘Pira’ by Olaf Pira for String Design, Sweden, 1960s
Modular Shelving System ‘Pira’ by Olaf Pira for String Design, Sweden, 1960s

Modular Shelving System ‘Pira’ by Olaf Pira for String Design, Sweden, 1960s

By Olof Pira, String Design AB

Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län

lacquered steel stems, which provide stability and add a sleek and modern touch to the overall design. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Peristylo Black Wood Set of Two Shelves by Oscar Tusquets for Bd Barcelona
Peristylo Black Wood Set of Two Shelves by Oscar Tusquets for Bd Barcelona

Peristylo Black Wood Set of Two Shelves by Oscar Tusquets for Bd Barcelona

By BD Barcelona Design, Oscar Tusquets Blanca

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Set of Two Peristylo Black Wood Shelves by Oscar Tusquets for Bd Barcelona Inspired by his 1994

Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Peristylo Black Wood Set of Three Shelves by Oscar Tusquets for Bd Barcelona
Peristylo Black Wood Set of Three Shelves by Oscar Tusquets for Bd Barcelona

Peristylo Black Wood Set of Three Shelves by Oscar Tusquets for Bd Barcelona

By BD Barcelona Design, Oscar Tusquets Blanca

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Set of Three Peristylo Black Wood Shelves by Oscar Tusquets for Bd Barcelona Inspired by his 1994

Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Peristylo Black Wood Set of Two Shelves by Oscar Tusquets for Bd Barcelona
Peristylo Black Wood Set of Two Shelves by Oscar Tusquets for Bd Barcelona

Peristylo Black Wood Set of Two Shelves by Oscar Tusquets for Bd Barcelona

By BD Barcelona Design, Oscar Tusquets Blanca

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Set of Two Peristylo Black Wood Shelves by Oscar Tusquets for Bd Barcelona Inspired by his 1994

Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Italian modern white lacquered wood and chromed metal shelf by D.I.D., 1980s
Italian modern white lacquered wood and chromed metal shelf by D.I.D., 1980s

Italian modern white lacquered wood and chromed metal shelf by D.I.D., 1980s

By Dada Industrial Design

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern white lacquered wood and chromed metal shelf by D.I.D., 1980s Rectangular shelf, the

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Elegant Mid-Century Modern Display Case by DIA
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Display Case by DIA

Elegant Mid-Century Modern Display Case by DIA

By Design Institute America

Located in Brooklyn, NY

topped with spacious glass display. Perfect piece for home or shop display, this top lit piece by Design

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Utensilo II Wall Organizer by Dorothee Maurer Becker for Design M, Germany, 1970
Utensilo II Wall Organizer by Dorothee Maurer Becker for Design M, Germany, 1970

Utensilo II Wall Organizer by Dorothee Maurer Becker for Design M, Germany, 1970

By Dorothee Maurer-Becker, Ingo Maurer, M Design

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

This original 70s Uten.Silo II is a design by Dorothee Maurer Becker. This Utensilo is an old

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Plastic

Rhomboid Post-Modern Marcello Morandini "Corner" Shelves, Rosenthal, Pair
Rhomboid Post-Modern Marcello Morandini "Corner" Shelves, Rosenthal, Pair

Rhomboid Post-Modern Marcello Morandini "Corner" Shelves, Rosenthal, Pair

By Rosenthal, Marcello Morandini

Located in Miami, FL

companion pair of vintage 1980s Post-modern "Corner" shelves designed by Marcello Morandini for Rosenthal

Category

Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Ash, Lacquer

MCM Bow Shape Chrome Étagère 5 Smoked Glass Shelves Style of James David or DIA
MCM Bow Shape Chrome Étagère 5 Smoked Glass Shelves Style of James David or DIA

MCM Bow Shape Chrome Étagère 5 Smoked Glass Shelves Style of James David or DIA

By James David Furniture, Design Institute America

Located in Topeka, KS

shelves. Done in the style of James David or Design Institute of America aka DIA. Beautiful condition

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern to Modern Chrome & Mirrored Etagere Cabinet Style DIA or Ello
Mid Century Modern to Modern Chrome & Mirrored Etagere Cabinet Style DIA or Ello

Mid Century Modern to Modern Chrome & Mirrored Etagere Cabinet Style DIA or Ello

By Ello Furniture, Design Institute America

Located in Topeka, KS

Stunning vintage mid-century modern to modern chrome & mirrored one-piece etagere or room divider

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

1 of 2 Tall Mid-Century Modern Greek Key Chrome Ètagerè Display Shelve
1 of 2 Tall Mid-Century Modern Greek Key Chrome Ètagerè Display Shelve

1 of 2 Tall Mid-Century Modern Greek Key Chrome Ètagerè Display Shelve

By Design Institute America

Located in Miami, FL

One of two tall Greek Key chrome étagère attributed to Design Institute of America. It comes with

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Cling Shelf, Bent Metal, Grey Painted, Minimalist Modern Design
Cling Shelf, Bent Metal, Grey Painted, Minimalist Modern Design

Cling Shelf, Bent Metal, Grey Painted, Minimalist Modern Design

By Lorenz+Kaz

Located in Milan, Lombardy

Made of folded metal and epoxy powder coated in grey or special edition upon request in copper, gold and petroleum blue finishes. Cling is a display rack and shelf. It can be mounte...

Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Jaime Hayon's Explorer Cabinet: Modern High Gloss Lacquer Design, 2023
Jaime Hayon's Explorer Cabinet: Modern High Gloss Lacquer Design, 2023

Jaime Hayon's Explorer Cabinet: Modern High Gloss Lacquer Design, 2023

By Jaime Hayon

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

creative freedom and design criteria. Beginning with the designs of contemporaries like Ettore Sottsass

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

NORDST PHILIP Bookshelf, Italian Green Lightning Marble, Danish Modern Design
NORDST PHILIP Bookshelf, Italian Green Lightning Marble, Danish Modern Design

NORDST PHILIP Bookshelf, Italian Green Lightning Marble, Danish Modern Design

By NORDST

Located in Montelavar, Lisboa

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: Modern designed bookshelf composed of 6 fixed shelves in a diagonal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Metal

Wooden Floating Shelf – Medium Size, Oak, with Aged Gold Details
Wooden Floating Shelf – Medium Size, Oak, with Aged Gold Details

Wooden Floating Shelf – Medium Size, Oak, with Aged Gold Details

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

shelf features a modern and minimalist design. The natural beauty of solid oak becomes prominent on the

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak

Wooden Floating Shelf – Medium Size, Oak, with Aged Gold Details
Wooden Floating Shelf – Medium Size, Oak, with Aged Gold Details

Wooden Floating Shelf – Medium Size, Oak, with Aged Gold Details

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

shelf features a modern and minimalist design. The natural beauty of solid oak becomes prominent on the

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak

Jaime Hayon's Explorer Cabinet: Modern White High Gloss Lacquer Design, 2023
Jaime Hayon's Explorer Cabinet: Modern White High Gloss Lacquer Design, 2023

Jaime Hayon's Explorer Cabinet: Modern White High Gloss Lacquer Design, 2023

By Jaime Hayon

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

designs, and the designs of their friends with complete creative freedom and design criteria. Beginning

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Jaime Hayon's Explorer Cabinet: Modern Salmon High Gloss Lacquer Design, 2023
Jaime Hayon's Explorer Cabinet: Modern Salmon High Gloss Lacquer Design, 2023

Jaime Hayon's Explorer Cabinet: Modern Salmon High Gloss Lacquer Design, 2023

By Jaime Hayon

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

designs, and the designs of their friends with complete creative freedom and design criteria. Beginning

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Jaime Hayon's Explorer Cabinet: Modern Black High Gloss Lacquer Design, 2023
Jaime Hayon's Explorer Cabinet: Modern Black High Gloss Lacquer Design, 2023

Jaime Hayon's Explorer Cabinet: Modern Black High Gloss Lacquer Design, 2023

By Jaime Hayon

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

designs, and the designs of their friends with complete creative freedom and design criteria. Beginning

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Wooden Floating Shelf – Medium Size, Oak, with Aged Gold Details
Wooden Floating Shelf – Medium Size, Oak, with Aged Gold Details

Wooden Floating Shelf – Medium Size, Oak, with Aged Gold Details

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

shelf features a modern and minimalist design. The natural beauty of solid oak becomes prominent on the

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Wooden Floating Shelf – Medium Size, Oak, with Aged Gold Details
Wooden Floating Shelf – Medium Size, Oak, with Aged Gold Details

Wooden Floating Shelf – Medium Size, Oak, with Aged Gold Details

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

shelf features a modern and minimalist design. The natural beauty of solid oak becomes prominent on the

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Mid-century modern Shelf Cristal and wood Italian design
Mid-century modern Shelf Cristal and wood Italian design

Mid-century modern Shelf Cristal and wood Italian design

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Italian shelf from the 1950s very special design, sanded glass top, beech wood columns and brass

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Jaime Hayon's Explorer Cabinet: Modern High Gloss Lacquer Design, 2023
Jaime Hayon's Explorer Cabinet: Modern High Gloss Lacquer Design, 2023

Jaime Hayon's Explorer Cabinet: Modern High Gloss Lacquer Design, 2023

By Jaime Hayon

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

creative freedom and design criteria. Beginning with the designs of contemporaries like Ettore Sottsass

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Wooden Floating Shelf – Small Size, Oak, with Aged Gold Details
Wooden Floating Shelf – Small Size, Oak, with Aged Gold Details

Wooden Floating Shelf – Small Size, Oak, with Aged Gold Details

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

Brought to life with Ananas's innovative design, the wooden shelf with gold metal details is

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak

Wooden Floating Shelf – Small Size, Oak, with Aged Gold Details
Wooden Floating Shelf – Small Size, Oak, with Aged Gold Details

Wooden Floating Shelf – Small Size, Oak, with Aged Gold Details

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

Brought to life with Ananas's innovative design, the wooden shelf with gold metal details is

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak

Wooden Floating Shelf – Small Size, Oak, with Aged Gold Details
Wooden Floating Shelf – Small Size, Oak, with Aged Gold Details

Wooden Floating Shelf – Small Size, Oak, with Aged Gold Details

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

Brought to life with Ananas's innovative design, the wooden shelf with gold metal details is

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Wooden Floating Shelf – Small Size, Oak, with Aged Gold Details
Wooden Floating Shelf – Small Size, Oak, with Aged Gold Details

Wooden Floating Shelf – Small Size, Oak, with Aged Gold Details

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

Brought to life with Ananas's innovative design, the wooden shelf with gold metal details is

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Mirror with Shelf – Rectangular, Oak
Mirror with Shelf – Rectangular, Oak

Mirror with Shelf – Rectangular, Oak

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

Designed with the elegance of natural oak wood, the rectangular wall mirror with an oak frame

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Oak

Hand-Crafted Organic Modern Corner Shelf in Camphor Wood, 1960s Design
Hand-Crafted Organic Modern Corner Shelf in Camphor Wood, 1960s Design

Hand-Crafted Organic Modern Corner Shelf in Camphor Wood, 1960s Design

Located in Portland, OR

incredible structural integrity, although to look at it one must ask why?? Two shelves, excellent for plants

Category

Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Shelves

Materials

Hardwood

1970s French Space Age Plastra Wall Shelves in Thermoformed Plastic
1970s French Space Age Plastra Wall Shelves in Thermoformed Plastic

1970s French Space Age Plastra Wall Shelves in Thermoformed Plastic

By Prisunic

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

Prisunic’s program of accessible modern design, Plastra shelves have since become sought-after examples of

Category

Vintage 1970s French Space Age Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Plastic

Post-Modern Metal Shelving Unit by Orezero, Italian Design, 1980s
Post-Modern Metal Shelving Unit by Orezero, Italian Design, 1980s

Post-Modern Metal Shelving Unit by Orezero, Italian Design, 1980s

By Bieffeplast

Located in Antwerp, BE

Memphis, industrial, post-modern shelving unit, by Orezero, Italy, 1980s Orezero is a palindrome.  

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Wood Wall Shelve Unit, Spanish Design, Circa 1960
Mid-Century Modern Wood Wall Shelve Unit, Spanish Design, Circa 1960

Mid-Century Modern Wood Wall Shelve Unit, Spanish Design, Circa 1960

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid 20th century Spanish wall shelve unit. Made by unknown manufacturer from France, circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Honeycomb Metal Wall Shelf by Albury in Gray - Organic Modern Design
Honeycomb Metal Wall Shelf by Albury in Gray - Organic Modern Design

Honeycomb Metal Wall Shelf by Albury in Gray - Organic Modern Design

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Honeycomb metal wall shelf Wear consistent with age and use. Office furniture - ALBURY designer shelf Measures : 140cmx30cm H:200cm Material : Metal gray Sheet metal with a thi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

20th century white and blue design modular porcelain wall shelf 1970 design
20th century white and blue design modular porcelain wall shelf 1970 design

20th century white and blue design modular porcelain wall shelf 1970 design

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Modular porcelain shelf White and blue 2àth century design porcleain wall shelf Original

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Porcelain

Wall Shelves Model 112B-2, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Wall Shelves Model 112B-2, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab

Wall Shelves Model 112B-2, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab

By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Set of two wall shelves model 112B-2 designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja

Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Birch

Pair of Model 112B Shelves, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1960s
Pair of Model 112B Shelves, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1960s

Pair of Model 112B Shelves, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1960s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Pair of model 112B shelves, design Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1960s. Painted birch. Later

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Birch, Paint

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Modern Design Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of modern design shelves for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique modern design shelves was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Find 420 antique and vintage modern design shelves at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 56 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Modern design shelves have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern modern design shelves are consistently popular styles. Many modern design shelves are appealing in their simplicity, but String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning and Design Institute America produced popular modern design shelves that are worth a look.

How Much are Modern Design Shelves?

Prices for modern design shelves start at $84 and top out at $56,241 with the average selling for $1,301.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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 Modern Design Shelves
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Modern furniture design is an overarching term for the new approach that designers began taking in the early 20th century. Many experts cite the Bauhaus movement as the start of the modern era. Its style was defined by the instructors and students at a progressive German art and design school founded by the architect Walter Gropius that operated from 1919 to 1933. In Bauhaus-style furniture, the school’s followers married industrial and natural materials in simple, geometric forms. The goal of the Bauhaus was to erase the distinction between art and craft while embracing the use of new technologies and materials. As the Bauhaus movement was emerging, so too was Art Deco. This iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked; they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture. After World War II, modern design continued with the mid-century modern movement. The style is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Historians typically say that the modern approach to furniture design ended in the mid-1960s or early 1970s. Pieces made after that time may be called postmodern or contemporary. Shop a large collection of modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
    The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marcel Breuer introduced the material of tubular steel to modern furniture design. He employed it in many of his chairs, tables and sofas, prizing the material because it minimized the weight of pieces without sacrificing their strength. Shop a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.

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