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Antique American Industrial Wooden Rolling Shelf Storage Cart Distressed Gray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Industrial Wooden Rolling Shelf Storage Cart Distressed Gray Painted Finish. Item
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Shelves

Materials

Iron

1900s American Craftsman Architecture Carved Tiered Book Shelf Art Craft Display
By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Warm, rustic and understated ornate carved walnut plywood paneled shelf. Made for light duty
Category

Early 20th Century American Eastlake Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Croquet Mallet Repurposed Wall Hook Hat Rack Shelf Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Croquet Mallet repurposed wall hook hat rack shelf holder. Item features great for use as a
Category

Early 20th Century American Classical Shelves

Materials

Wood

Three Shelf White Metal Bakers Rack with Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
iconic Three shelf bakers rack in White metal with brass banding and accents - the piece is a
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Classical Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

A Wicker Tea / Bar Cart with Serving Tray, Mid and Lower Shelf and Bottle Basket
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
and green trim, American, C.1910. This handsome serving cart is unique in its style. I have never seen
Category

Early 20th Century American Other Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Reed, Wood

American pine three shelf cupboard
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
American pine three shelf cupboard with two drawers
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Cupboards

Materials

Pine

American pine three shelf cupboard
American pine three shelf cupboard
H 61 in W 56 in D 24 in
Antique Early American Walnut Hanging Miniature Étagère Curio Shelf Spindles
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique walnut early American wall hanging étagère curio shelf unit with four tiers supported on
Category

Early 20th Century American Colonial Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century American Picket Fence Wall Shelf
Located in Chicago, IL
Embrace the charm of the early 20th-century American Arts & Crafts movement with this exquisite oak
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Folk Art Painted Wall Hanging Shelf Colonial Early American Primitive
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique wooden wall hanging shelf with drawer, painted with a yellow, green and red Folk Art floral
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

American Hickory Wall Shelf
Located in Round Top, TX
An American Folk Art hickory wall shelf with brackets.
Category

Early 20th Century American Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Hickory

American Hickory Wall Shelf
American Hickory Wall Shelf
H 12.5 in W 30.5 in D 10 in
Antique Early 20th Century Craftsman Serpentine Oak Fireplace Mantel Wall Shelf
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 20th century fireplace mantel or floating wall shelf. Made of oak featuring curved
Category

Early 20th Century American Craftsman Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Oak

Antique Primitive American Pine Petite Tiered Four Shelf Waterfall Bookcase 48"
Located in Dayton, OH
A quaint tiered waterfall bookcase. Features four shelves and a countoured backsplash. Dimensions: 17" x 47.5" x 11", shelves 12", 11", 11"
Category

Early 20th Century American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Monumental Early 20th Century Antique Mission Oak Étagère Library Bookcase Shelf
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental early 20th century antique Mission oak étagère library bookcase shelf 115" An
Category

Early 20th Century North American Mission Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique Hanging Wall Shelf with Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century painted wooden shelf with hooks originally used for drying herbs. Two drawers
Category

Early 20th Century North American Country Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Paint, Wood

Early American Primitive Oak 4-Tier Country Farmhouse Scallop Wall Hanging Shelf
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early American style wall shelf with four shelves, arrow shaped back, and scalloped sides.   
Category

Early 20th Century American Colonial Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Monumental David T Smith Early American Painted Pine Green Bookcase Shelf 94"
By David Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive bookcase by David T Smith & Co of Morrow Ohio, circa 1986. The Early American style
Category

Vintage 1980s American Colonial Bookcases

Materials

Pine, Paint

Early American 3-Tier Serpentine Country Farmhouse Wall Shelf with Drawer
Located in Dayton, OH
Early American style wall shelf with serpentine sides framing three shelves and a lower drawer
Category

20th Century Country Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Early American Book Case or Shelf with Hand Carved Details
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage early American book case or shelf with hand carved details. Shelves Are Adjustable
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique American Victorian Cherry Wood Carved Column Fireplace Mantel Shelf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Victorian cherry wood carved column fireplace mantel shelf. Item features upper
Category

Early 20th Century North American Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Early 20th Century Original Surface Pine Hanging Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century pine hanging wall shelf. This is a copy of an 18th century hanging shelf from
Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Shelves

Materials

Wool

American Eastlake Victorian Walnut Small Pocket Shelf Towel Bar Rack with Rods
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Eastlake Victorian walnut small pocket shelf towel bar rack with rods. Item
Category

Early 20th Century North American Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

18th or Early 19th Century Pine Kitchen Shelf
Located in Nantucket, MA
18th or early 19th century pine kitchen shelf, likely to be from Pennsylvania, circa 1780, having a
Category

Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Shelves and Wall Ca...

Materials

Pine

Early 20th-C. Biedermeier Style Burl And Ebony Bookcase / Shelf / Etagere
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a handsome bookcase! It is an early 20th century Biedermeier style piece that is perfect
Category

Early 20th Century North American Biedermeier Bookcases

Materials

Ebony, Burl

American 1930s Wooden Shelf, Cart or Bread Rack on Industrial Iron Wheels
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
American 1930s wooden rolling storage rack with 5 shelves Marked "Neverax" and "Rack".
Category

Early 20th Century North American Industrial Shelves

Materials

Iron

Rustic Barnwood Pine Three Shelf Display Étagère
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large early 20th century American rustic three shelf display or étagère. Constructed from weathered
Category

20th Century American Rustic Shelves

Materials

Pine

Antique Maple One Drawer Washstand with Towel Bars Bottom Shelf, Circa 1930s
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique Oak one drawer washstand. Features two towel bars and a bottom shelf. Turned kegs and
Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Maple

Natural Finish Antique Wicker Three Piece Close Woven Shelf Arm Suite
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
sienna, green and black, American,C. 1920. This closely woven suite is magnificent in its design! Each
Category

Early 20th Century American Other Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood

A Wicker Tea/Bar Cart with Serving Tray, Mid and Lower Shelf W/ Bar Top Finish
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A beautiful Antique Wicker Tea / Bar Cart, American, C .1910 and designed in a natural finish with
Category

Early 20th Century American Other Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood, Reed, Wicker

Early American Étagère Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early American étagère with six shelves, on casters with turned sides.
Category

Early 20th Century North American Shelves

Materials

Wood

Early American Étagère Shelf
Early American Étagère Shelf
H 57.75 in W 27.25 in D 19.25 in
Early American Bamboo Spindle Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early American bamboo spindle shelf with four solid wood oak shelves. The shelf is finished with
Category

Early 20th Century North American Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Bamboo

Early American White Washed Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early American white washed shelf with twenty four cubbies. The lower portion offers four cubbies
Category

Early 20th Century Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Early American White Washed Shelf
Early American White Washed Shelf
H 88 in W 50 in L 88 in
Early American Petite Bamboo Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early American petite bamboo shelf with tiers. Please note the petite size of the piece.               
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Shelves

Materials

Bamboo

Early American Petite Bamboo Shelf
Early American Petite Bamboo Shelf
H 31 in W 20 in L 31 in
Early American Tramp Wall Hanging Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early American Folk Art Tramp style wall hanging shelf.
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Early American Black Painted Bamboo Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early American black painted bamboo shelf. 9" high space in between each shelf.
Category

Early 20th Century Shelves

Materials

Bamboo

Early American Scalloped Wall Hanging Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early American Scalloped wall hanging shelf.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Early American Rustic Painted Green Arts & Crafts Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early American rustic painted green Arts & Crafts shelf with four shelves.
Category

Early 20th Century Shelves

Materials

Wood

Early American Long Console with Six Turned Legs and Lower Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early American elegant long console with six turned legs and lower shelf.
Category

Early 20th Century Console Tables

Materials

Oak

American Early 19th Century Painted Washstand with Lower Shelf, Drawer and Cover
Located in Wells, ME
American New England painted and decorated bowfront pine washstand with removable painted cover
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

American Folk Art Spindle Corner Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique hanging corner shelf with spindle detail.
Category

Early 20th Century American Corner Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Vintage American Bar Harbor Wicker Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Bar Harbor shelf is a lovely shape. The sides are in the open weave with a braid wrapping
Category

Early 20th Century American Side Tables

Materials

Reed, Wood, Paint

Vintage American Bar Harbor Wicker Shelf
Vintage American Bar Harbor Wicker Shelf
H 37 in W 18.5 in D 16.5 in
Fabulous Rare American Antique Natural Wicker Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabulous rare American natural wicker shelf, with two wooden shelves. Circa 1915-1920 by Heyward
Category

Early 20th Century American Mission Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Nickel-Plated Glass Shelf and Towel Bar
By Brasscrafter Co. 1
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Wonderful turn of the century nickel-plated glass shelf and towel bar and brackets. Excellent
Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Nickel

20th C American Art Deco Wicker Tall Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an unusual tall wicker book shelf. There is a diamond pattern on the top of the shelf
Category

Early 20th Century American Shelves

Materials

Reed, Wood, Paint

20th C American Art Deco Wicker Tall Shelf
20th C American Art Deco Wicker Tall Shelf
H 50.25 in W 37 in D 11.25 in
American Wicker Music Stand/ Book Shelf c.1915
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a Bar Harbor book shelf or music stand. THe top shelf is at an angle for either music or
Category

Early 20th Century American Shelves

Materials

Reed, Paint, Oak

Early 19th Century Painted Corner Wall Candle Shelf with Original Mirrors
Located in Woodbury, CT
Very rare and unique early 19th century corner wall shelf for reflecting the light of a single
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Shelves and Wall C...

Early Pine Plate Rack
Located in Wainscott, NY
Handsome Three Shelf, early american pine plate rack, Beautiful Patina, Good Condition
Category

Antique 19th Century American Shelves

Early Pine Plate Rack
Early Pine Plate Rack
H 49 in W 62.75 in D 6 in
Foster S. Campos Banjo Clock, George Washington Theme Made in Pembroke, Mass
Located in Plymouth, MA
reproductions of early America n shelf, banjo and grandmother clocks. Foster Campos created some of the finest
Category

Late 20th Century American Wall Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Early American White Painted Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early American white painted shelf with four shelves and slatted sides.
Category

Early 20th Century North American Shelves

Materials

Wood

Early American White Painted Shelf
Early American White Painted Shelf
H 41 in W 26.75 in D 12.75 in
Early American Step Back Spool Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early American step back spool shelf with six shelves.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Early American Five spool Corner Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early American wooden corner spool shelf with five shelves that get smaller, from top to bottom.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Shelves

Materials

Wood

Early American Five-Tiered Step Spool Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early American five-tiered step spool shelf. The shelf offers a Folk Art charm.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Shelves

Materials

Wood

American Wicker Tall Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a handsome red table with three shelves below it. This table is commonly referred to as a telephone table. The table has been professionally restored and painted. The sty...
Category

Early 20th Century American Night Stands

Materials

Reed, Wood

American Wicker Tall Shelf
American Wicker Tall Shelf
H 36 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
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Early American Shelf For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal early American shelf for your home. Each early American shelf for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and bamboo. Your living room may not be complete without an early American shelf — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right early American shelf, those designed in Folk Art, Industrial and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Early American Shelf?

Prices for an early American shelf can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $230 and can go as high as $6,000, while the average can fetch as much as $995.
Questions About Early American Shelf
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify early American furniture, you can evaluate your piece on your own or seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Although many pieces from the Colonial era are unmarked, double-checking your furniture for signatures, stamps and labels is still a good first step. Using trusted online resources, you can research any markings to determine if the maker was active in America during the 16th and early 17th centuries. When identifying unmarked furniture, it's generally necessary to consider the style and details of the piece. Due to its handcrafted origins, early American furniture tends to have visible tool marks and irregularities in its carvings. Early American furnishings tended to be simple in style but often had one or two refined details, such as cabriole legs. Looking at images of authentic early American furniture can be helpful when making an identification. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 18th-century American furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    The early American furniture style is often called the Colonial style. During the 17th century, American craftsmen drew inspiration from medieval and Renaissance furniture. By the 18th century, the William and Mary style that had emerged in England began to heavily influence the American Colonial style. Characteristics of Colonial-style furniture include turned legs, ornamental carvings and richly finished cherry, walnut and mahogany wood. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Colonial-style furniture.