Floating Book Shelves
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
H 22.05 in W 82.68 in D 18.9 in
Stratum Stream Natural Shelf
Located in Genève, GE
With the Stream series we bring you simply beautiful shelves.
These shelves are designed using
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2010s Swiss Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Birch
Stratum Stream Walnut Shelf
Located in Genève, GE
With the Stream series we bring you simply beautiful shelves.
These shelves are designed using
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2010s Swiss Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Birch
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
Herman Miller hardware
- Dual "floating" book shelves
- Tapered, cantilevered peninsula desk top
- An
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in
Float Bookshelf
Located in Ridgewood, NY
weightlessness and everything displayed on its shelves seems to be floating on air. The bookcase perfectly
Category
2010s American Bookcases
Materials
Lacquer
Vintage Danish Rosewood 3-Bay Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s.
Floating modular 3 bay shelving system model FM Reolsystem. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
H 78.75 in W 102.76 in D 13 in
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Oval Marquetry Nightstands ~ End Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
porcelain lining inside, two open display or book shelves on each side, and four turned legs in the
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI End Tables
Materials
Bronze
Antique Library Display Vitrine Cabinet Dutch 18th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful 18th century Dutch rococo period Book cabinet ,Vitrine in original patina? Cabinet for a
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Rococo Vitrines
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Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1950s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
system model Royal. This is a original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by Danish architect
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 77.96 in W 64.57 in D 15.36 in
Rustic Distressed Wood Ceramic Top Bookshelf Console Table or Rolling Bar
Located in Topeka, KS
slightly elevated upon the sides giving the countertop a floating effect. It is SO COOL and I mean
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Dry Bars
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Danish Mid Century Credenza Hutch Jens Quihstgaard Peter Lovig
By Lovig Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Baltimore, MD
tambour doors with detailed aluminum pulls that open to reveal two long adjustable shelves on one side, in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
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Teak
Davis Cabinet Co Teakwood Chinoiserie Library Bookcase Cabinet Shelf Commode
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Dayton, OH
upper book shelves and lower cabinet. Circa late 20th century, Nashville Tennessee. #1515
These words
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Teak
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H 4.73 in W 31.5 in D 11.82 in
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H 35.44 in W 53.15 in D 29.53 in
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Located in Manchester, GB
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H 0.99 in W 46.86 in D 5.12 in
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Located in Vienna, AT
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Located in London, GB
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Mid-20th Century Danish Industrial Shelves
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By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
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H 78.75 in W 67.72 in D 15.75 in
Fritz of California Euro Art Walnut Freestanding Modular Storage System, 1958
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
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H 79.88 in W 132.25 in D 17 in
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Located in Hanover, MA
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Jundiaí, SP
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One desk with drawer dimensions: 74 cm x 46 cm x 37 cm.
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Floating Book Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of floating book shelves for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all floating book shelves available were constructed with great care. Find 9 antique and vintage floating book shelves at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Floating book shelves have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Floating book shelves are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Rococo and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Cado, Davis Cabinet Company and Erik Wørts each produced beautiful floating book shelves that are worth considering.
How Much are Floating Book Shelves?
Floating book shelves can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,996, while the lowest priced sells for $1,000 and the highest can go for as much as $24,975.
Questions About Floating Book Shelves
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are several ways to mount floating shelves. The best mounting options include using floating shelf brackets, installing cleats, or placing figure eights.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Typically, the best way to hang floating shelves is to install them into wall studs with screws. You can use a stud finder tool to locate the studs in the wall. A power drill can speed up installation. Shop a selection of floating shelves on 1stDibs.
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