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19th Century English Carved Limestone Fireplace in the Gothic Taste
Located in London, GB
male and female faces.  Shelf Width: 1905 mm 75 in Overall Height: 1345 mm 53 in Opening
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Architectural Elements

Materials

Limestone

Female Face Bust Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A striking vintage black ceramic pottery female face bust sculpture, circa 20th century. A great
Category

Mid-20th Century Egyptian Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Female Face Bust Sculpture
Female Face Bust Sculpture
H 16.75 in W 9.5 in D 3.25 in
Freia Achenbach Contemporary Spectator Shelf
By Freia Achenbach
Located in Stuttgart, BW
what is missing. The amorphly shaped shelf is not only offering storage or presentation space, but
Category

2010s Shelves

Materials

Resin, Foam

Spectator Shelf by Freia Achenbach
By Freia Achenbach
Located in Geneve, CH
Spectator shelf by Freia Achenbach Limited Edition of 50 Dimensions: D 110 x W 33 cm x H 200 cm
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Resin, Foam

Spectator Shelf by Freia Achenbach
Spectator Shelf by Freia Achenbach
H 78.75 in W 13 in D 43.31 in
Freia Achenbach Contemporary Spectator Twins Shelf
By Freia Achenbach
Located in Stuttgart, BW
. By recognizing the faces in the object, the role between subject and object is reversed and the shelf
Category

2010s German Sideboards

Materials

Resin, Foam

Freia Achenbach Contemporary Big Spectator Shelf
By Freia Achenbach
Located in Stuttgart, BW
what is missing. The amorphly shaped shelf is not only offering storage or presentation space, but
Category

2010s German Shelves

Materials

Resin, Foam

Big Spectator Shelf by Freia Achenbach
By Freia Achenbach
Located in Geneve, CH
Big Spectator shelf by Freia Achenbach Limited Edition of 25 Dimensions: D 235 x W 33 cm x H 200
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Resin, Foam

Big Spectator Shelf by Freia Achenbach
Big Spectator Shelf by Freia Achenbach
H 78.75 in W 13 in D 92.52 in
Freia Achenbach Contemporary Single Spectator Shelf I
By Freia Achenbach
Located in Stuttgart, BW
The single Spectator is part of the Spectator Shelf family, which is characterized by its amorphous
Category

2010s German Shelves

Materials

Resin, Foam

A-Symmetry, Brown Marble Shelf, Frédéric Saulou
By Frederic Saulou
Located in Geneve, CH
A-symmetry, a brown marble shelf by Frederic Saulou Frederic Saulou. Materials: Marble granite
Category

2010s French Modern Shelves

Materials

Granite

Large Double Face Desk in Oak, 1950's
Located in LYON, FR
guests around the desk. Indeed, each side is equipped with a retractable shelf that allows people to
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

Large Double Face Desk in Oak, 1950's
Large Double Face Desk in Oak, 1950's
H 29.93 in W 63.39 in D 36.23 in
Adroit Sculpted Console Shelf, Sculpted by Frederic Saulou
By Frederic Saulou
Located in Geneve, CH
Frederic Saulou, adroit sculpted console shelf Materials: Tre´laze´ black slate, gray smoked glass
Category

2010s French Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Slate

1905 the Face in the Pool a Faerie Tale Book
Located in Seguin, TX
The Face in the Pool: A Faerie Tale by J. Allen St. John, also illustrated by the author. A. C
Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Books

Materials

Paper

German Cuckoo Clock with Wall-Mounted Shelf, circa 1840
Located in Evergreen, CO
A beautifully carved, wall-mounted shelf, holds this German Cuckoo clock. Carved vines, leaves and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rococo Style Gilt Wall Mirror with Putti and Shelf Bracket
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Rococo Style gilt wall mirror with Putti and Shelf Bracket. The mirror has an exquisite gilt
Category

Mid-20th Century Rococo Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Composition

Italian Rococo Carved Wood Faux Bois Figural Wall Shelf / Architectural Element
Located in New York, NY
Italian Rococo-style wooden wall bracket / shelf / architectural element featuring a carved face
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Dusty Rose Sage (2022), terracotta concrete abstract face sculpture, metal wire
By Dena Paige Fischer
Located in Jersey City, NJ
earthy yet industrial style wall sculpture, shelf sculpture or tabletop sculpture. Abstracted face
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Concrete, Wire

Whitewashed Sage (2022), gray white concrete face sculpture, metal wire, earthy
By Dena Paige Fischer
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Whitewashed Sage (2022), gray and white concrete abstract face sculpture, metal wire, earthy
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Concrete, Wire

Speckled Sage (2022), gray concrete abstract face sculpture, metal wire, earthy
By Dena Paige Fischer
Located in Jersey City, NJ
earthy yet industrial style wall sculpture, shelf sculpture or tabletop sculpture. Abstracted face
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Concrete, Wire

Marbled Sage (2022), gray concrete abstract face sculpture, metal wire, earthy
By Dena Paige Fischer
Located in Jersey City, NJ
earthy yet industrial style wall sculpture, shelf sculpture or tabletop sculpture. Abstracted face
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Concrete, Wire

Red Clay Sage (2022), terracotta concrete abstract face sculpture, metal wire
By Dena Paige Fischer
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Biomorphic and earthy yet industrial style wall sculpture, shelf sculpture or tabletop sculpture
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Concrete, Wire

Antique Walnut Gothic Revival Carved Liquor Cabinet Birds Fox Mythical Faces
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique carved walnut Gothic Revival liquor cabinet. Knights, birds, foxes and mythical faces
Category

20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs “Välipala” Shelf System, Finland, 1950s
By Mikko Nupponen, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Välipala” shelf is, for a lack of better words, stunning. The versatile modular system is eye
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2009 "Minter" Dog Face Signature Cashmere Long Sleeve Sweater
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2009 "Minter" Red Silk Cashmere Dog Face Signature Long Sleeve Sweater Brand
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Pullovers

Antique Gilbert Manufacturing American Empire 30 Hr Mahogany Mantel Shelf Clock
By Gilbert Clock Co
Located in Dayton, OH
Empire shelf clock. Made of walnut featuring gold and marbled columns, reverse painted floral roses
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Mid-19th Century French Carved Oak Hanging Shelf with Hooks from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Hang pots and other kitchen utensils on this elegant antique shelf. Crafted in Normandy, France
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Patinated Cast Iron Mantle and Vert de Grece Marble Shelf
Located in Made, NL
(Tinos) from the mid-19th century fireplace! The faces come from Greek mythology. In the center you see
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

SURVIVAL OF THE FASHIONEST S/S 2020 Blue Knit Smiley Face Pullover Sweater Top S
Located in Thiensville, WI
SURVIVAL OF THE FASHIONEST S/S 2020 Blue Knit Smiley Face Pullover Sweater Top Brand
Category

2010s Bulgarian Pullovers

Modern Platform Ivory One Drawer - Two Shelves Nightstand by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Modern Platform Ivory One Drawer Nightstand has a single top drawer, and a single shelf in a
Category

2010s American Modern Night Stands

Materials

Art Glass, Oak

Nefertiti Porcelain Bust by Rosenthal Germany
By Rosenthal, Darren Ransdell Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pieces is made entirely of porcelain. the face and neck are matte finish and white, the head dress is a
Category

20th Century German Modern Busts

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Of 18th Century Italian Figural Angel Wall Brackets
Located in Bradenton, FL
faces under small flat shelf. Giltwood and painted, brackets have a wonderful old patina. Hooks on back
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Brackets

Materials

Wood

Solid Pine Wardrope, 1920's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Pine wardrobe from circa 1920. With paneled doors and columns with a carved face on the sides and
Category

Vintage 1920s Hungarian Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

Solid Pine Wardrope, 1920's
Solid Pine Wardrope, 1920's
H 73.23 in W 47.64 in D 22.45 in
Danish Mid-Century Beech Bedside Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech Danish bedside table, circa 1960's. Beautifully veneered case and drawer face, slender
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Beech

Danish Mid-Century Beech Bedside Table
Danish Mid-Century Beech Bedside Table
H 21.5 in W 18 in D 13.5 in
Danish Modern Mahogany Bedside Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Mahogany mid-century bedside table, circa 1960's. Beautifully veneered case and drawer face
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Mid-Century Teak Bedside Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish bedside table, circa 1960's. Eye catching scissor legs, sleek drawer and a handy shelf
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Bedside Table
Danish Mid-Century Teak Bedside Table
H 20.5 in W 18.5 in D 12 in
WALTER VAN BEIRENDONCK c.2020 "Classic-W" Embellished Knit Faux Watch Bracelet
Located in Thiensville, WI
is beige in color, the face of watch is blue, with white and gold detailing. Chunky crochet knit
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak Danish cabinet, circa 1960's. Book-matched veneer top and drawer faces, a handy combination of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Cabinet
Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Cabinet
H 32.5 in W 47.5 in D 16 in
Vintage George Nelson 3 Bay Walnut Omni Wall Unit
By George Nelson, Structural Products Inc.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
faced aluminum uprights with one light, tambour cabinet, sliding door cabinet, desk with drawer, drawer
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Brutalist Leather-Front Bar Cabinet, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Toronto, CA
leather-front doors and two oak faced drawers, rounded oak legs, door pulls and drawers. The cognac
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Leather, Glass, Wood, Oak

Bronze Dog Animal Sculpture Greyhound Whippet Art Deco Period
Located in New York, NY
early-20th century, Europe. England or France. This heavy bronze dog has a detailed face (snout, ears
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Burl Wood and Black Lacquered Credenza by Directional
By Directional
Located in North Hollywood, CA
case, which seems to shine at all times due to its finish. On the front face, it has four burl wood
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Burl, Lacquer

18th Century Faience Wall Bracket
Located in Doylestown, PA
A late 18th century faience shelf or wall bracket in the form of a demon's face, losses to glaze in
Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Wall Brackets

Materials

Faience

18th Century Faience Wall Bracket
18th Century Faience Wall Bracket
H 13 in W 11 in D 9 in
Librero Duna 2 by Eliana Portilla
Located in Geneve, CH
coat. This shelf is made of eight modular pieces. Please contact us. Eliana Portilla inspires in the
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Steel

Librero Duna 2 by Eliana Portilla
Librero Duna 2 by Eliana Portilla
H 41.34 in W 55.12 in D 13.78 in
Unusual 19th Century, French XVI Style Carrara Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
with carved female faces and square paterae to the sides. Provenance: From Roque Maure (Orange-Avignon
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Architectural Elements

Materials

Carrara Marble

The Florentine: A Stone Fireplace Inspired by the Italian Renaissance
By Atelier Jouvence Custom Stoneworks
Located in Chicago, IL
at the bottom, above chamfered square plinths. Wide fluting follows the face of legs from top to
Category

2010s American Renaissance Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Limestone

French Louis XVI 3 Tier Marquetry Inlaid Etagere Side Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French three-tiered marquetry inlaid etagere table with brass gallery and one drawer. The top shelf
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood, Burl

Tompkins End Table Customizable Metal, Resin, Wood and Leather
By Wüd Furniture Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and drawer face are wrapped in leather with blackened steel pulls. The walnut dovetail drawer is lined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern End Tables

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

19th Century Georgian Statuary Marble Fire Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
leg faces sit atop curved plinths and terminate in finely carved capitals depicting a vase overflowing
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Statuary Marble

Pair of Regence Giltwood Wall Brackets
Located in Essex, MA
Beautifully carved oak with original gilding with red bol showing through. With rectangular shelf
Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Wall Brackets

Materials

Oak, Giltwood

Pair of Regence Giltwood Wall Brackets
Pair of Regence Giltwood Wall Brackets
H 12.5 in W 6.75 in D 5.25 in
Biggs Furniture Federal Style Mahogany Banded Petite Corner Cabinet
By Biggs Furniture
Located in Parkesburg, PA
, individual glass panes. Top interior features 3 adjustable shelves, lower has 1 adjustable shelf. Original
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Federal Corner Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Country French Inlaid Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
, all of which open to reveal cavernous storage, with no partitions and a full width shelf inside. Each
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Cherry, Oak, Walnut

19th Century French Country Louis XV Oak Buffet
Located in Alpharetta, GA
top above three drawers with beautiful carved faces. The outer drawers have floral brass knobs and the
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Wood, Oak

19th Century French Carved Young Girl on Chair Marble Sculpture Composition
Located in Dallas, TX
decorative finials, the girl's hair and coiffure, the delicate details on her face, feet and fingers. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Small High-Grade Citrine Cluster with Golden Yellow Citrine Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
mix shiny Golden Yellow Citrine druzy in a form that perfectly fits on a table or shelf, it promises
Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

STICKLEY Mission Cherry Plate Rack 91-811
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Charlotte, NC
cherry wood, crown molding to the top, upper plate grooved shelf with a front face board for securing
Category

Late 20th Century American Mission Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Cherry

STICKLEY Mission Cherry Plate Rack 91-811
STICKLEY Mission Cherry Plate Rack 91-811
H 27.25 in W 48.25 in D 4.75 in
Antique Mid 19th Century Mahogany and Inlay Biedermeier Settee Sofa
Located in Parkesburg, PA
on the door face, and interior removable shelf. Newer Upholstery in Black. Has newer assembly
Category

Antique 1850s European Biedermeier Settees

Materials

Mahogany

The Regency: A Classically-Inspired English Stone Fireplace with Overmantel
By Atelier Jouvence Custom Stoneworks
Located in Chicago, IL
slightly curve out as they go up, with recessed paneling on their faces. The lintel is ornate, with the
Category

2010s American Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Limestone

Vintage Brass Wall Shelves, a Pair
Located in Cordova, SC
Pair of brass wall shelves in great condition. The face of each shelf has a nice patina, however
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Hollywood Regency Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Wall Shelves, a Pair
Vintage Brass Wall Shelves, a Pair
H 6.5 in W 4.75 in D 3.5 in
English Carved Oak Sideboard Buffet with Liquor Tray
Located in Evergreen, CO
opens to a single shelf, and the left door opens to a pull-out liquor tray with room to store 12 bottles
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Elegant Corner Vitrine in Biedermeier Style
Located in Berlin, DE
carcase, overlapped, above-grooved frame base, inside shelf division. Slightly protruding top plate. A
Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Vitrines

Materials

Maple

Elegant Corner Vitrine in Biedermeier Style
Elegant Corner Vitrine in Biedermeier Style
H 81.11 in W 45.67 in D 28.35 in
Vintage Georgian Revival Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase 20th Century
Located in London, GB
doors opening to cupboards, each fitted with a central shelf. It has it's original glazing as well as
Category

Mid-20th Century Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

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Face Shelf For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the face shelf you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A face shelf — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Find 276 options for an antique or vintage face shelf now, or shop our selection of 36 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer face shelf, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A face shelf made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made face shelf over the years, but those crafted by Freia Achenbach, Mastercraft and Dunbar are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Face Shelf?

Prices for a face shelf start at $85 and top out at $287,818 with the average selling for $3,216.