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Pair of Walnut Side End Tables with Floating Glass Shelves
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut end tables stands with floating glass shelves standing on cone
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Brass and Floating Glass Etagere Wall Shelving
By Milo Baughman
Located in Toronto, ON
Stunning brass and glass etagere. This etagere has a brass frame with an arch top and floating
Category

Vintage 1980s American Other Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Italian Brass and Glass Modernist Bar Tea Cart Trolley Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
features a antiqued/burnished brass frame, three floating glass shelves and rolling casters. Attractive
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Wall Unit in Travertine, Italy, 1970s
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Simply a unique wall unit which has distinct elements of travertine supporting the floating glass
Category

20th Century Italian Brutalist Shelves

Materials

Travertine, Iron

Sculptural Wall Unit in Travertine, Italy, 1970s
Sculptural Wall Unit in Travertine, Italy, 1970s
H 88.19 in W 161.42 in D 11.82 in
Lovely Pair of Floating Aluminum and Glass Shelves Etagere Mid-century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of chunky aluminum and glass floating shelves-etageres. These are hung directly on the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Floating Shelves Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
construction with two cabinets and three shelves. In great ready to use condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Glass & Chrome
By Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
heavy clear glass shelf. Price includes the set as shown.
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

GLASS SHELVES #1 '1976', by Shiro Kuramata for Glas Italia
By Shiro Kuramata, Glas Italia
Located in Macherio, IT
Glass Shelves #1 (1976) Shelves is shown here in the transparent glass. Bookcase characterised by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass

Paul McCobb Wall-Mounted Floating Console
By Paul McCobb
Located in Culver City, CA
holds three shelves, topped by pristine white Vitrolite glass panels. The inclusion of a small birch
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel

Paul Evans City Scape Shelves
By Paul Evans
Located in Toledo, OH
These beautiful brass and glass cityscape shelves by Paul Evans could be used as a floating shelf
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Paul Evans City Scape Shelves
Paul Evans City Scape Shelves
H 14 in W 60 in D 14 in
Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Glass & Brass
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
heavy clear glass shelf. Price includes the set as shown.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

1970's Art Deco Burl Wood Floating Shelf Console by Jay Spectre for Century
By Century Furniture, Jay Spectre
Located in Hartville, OH
. Floating Glass Shelves under Cantilevered upper drawers. Condition Disclosure: Please understand nearly
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Milo Baughman Style Large Chrome and Glass Floating Etagere Shelving Wall Unit
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Elevate your home decor with this stunning Milo Baughman Style Large Chrome and Glass Floating
Category

Mid-20th Century Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Chrome & Brass
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, and heavy clear glass shelf. Price includes the set as shown.
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Pair of Floating Wall Teakwood Console by Moscatelli, 1960s
By G. Moscatelli
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stunning pair of Italian floating wall teakwood console, with drawers and glass shelves, attributed
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Iron

Floating wall unit by Banz Bord, The Netherlands, 1970's
By Banz bord
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Floating wall unit in teak by Banz Bord, Holland. The wall unit is photographed on the floor. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Wood, Metals and Glass Floor Shelf
Located in San Diego, CA
Heavy Item -- Professional Installation This floating organic wood, metal, and glass floor shelf
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Sheet Metal

Wood, Metals and Glass Floor Shelf
Wood, Metals and Glass Floor Shelf
H 55 in W 47.5 in D 22 in
Danish Modern Teak & Glass Shelving System Abstracta by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Odense, DK
and thick glass shelves. The minimalistic and modern looking furniture system is perfect for conscious
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

1970s Belgium Green/Blue Glass Chrome Shelving Display Cabinet Unit Belgo Chrome
By Belgo Chrome, belgochrom
Located in London, GB
shelf features a brushed-chrome facia bar running across its length. The floating shelves are clipped
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Kesterport Gold Glass Polygonal Etagere Brass Shelving 1980s Display Unit
By Kesterport
Located in London, GB
five floating glass shelves, making it ideal for displaying all manner of treasures, or even for
Category

Vintage 1970s British Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

1970's Large Double Mid Century Open Bookcase, Glass Fronted
Located in Hook, Hampshire
. Middle free floating shelves 26D x 80W 6 adjustment spaces. Both the top and bottom wooden cubes have the
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Shelves

Materials

Birch

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Modern Chrome Etagere
By Milo Baughman
Located in Trenton, NJ
This large scale mid-century chrome etagere features five wide shelves perfect for showroom or home
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Modern Chrome Etagere
Vintage Modern Chrome Etagere
H 72.5 in W 56 in D 12.25 in
Renato Zevi Chrome and Brass Small Étagère
By Belgo Chrome, Romeo Rega
Located in Hanover, MA
four removable tempered safety glass shelves; two center, one floating on top and one bottom glass
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Paul McCobb for Bryce Wall Shelf in Wood and Metal, USA - 1950s
By Bryce Originals, Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
wooden drawer and black metal frame. Shelves are covered with white Vitrolite glass panels. Fair original
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Orba Shelving System by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Hanover, MA
joints seem seamless. Each bottom shelf is fitted with a lighting unit. Five heavy glass shelves. Janet
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Chrome Shelving Unit or Bookcase, C 1960, Chrome, Midcentury Design
Located in New York, NY
room for decorative objects. Glass shelves are clear not smokey. Good condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Poul Cadovius Teak & Brass Wall Mounted Modular Shelf, Denmark, ca. 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Geneva, CH
sliding doors and glass shelf inside. 8 shelves ( 80 x 20 cm ), 2 shelves ( 80 x 40 cm ) Every elements
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves

Materials

Brass

Vintage Wall Unit Standing Wall System 60s Swedish
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage wall unit standing wall system 60s Swedish 1960s wall unit from Sweden. "Floating" upper
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Shelves

Materials

Metal

Black T-Square Shelf by Michael Anastassiades
Located in Geneve, CH
, which represents 80% of his studio's work. He often chooses reflective materials - such as glass and
Category

2010s French Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Black T-Square Shelf by Michael Anastassiades
Black T-Square Shelf by Michael Anastassiades
H 19.69 in W 39.38 in D 7.88 in
Black Bronze Marble T-Square Shelf by Michael Anastassiades
Located in Geneve, CH
, which represents 80% of his studio's work. He often chooses reflective materials - such as glass and
Category

2010s French Modern Shelves

Materials

Marble, Metal

Polished Brass Marble T-Square Shelf by Michael Anastassiades
Located in Geneve, CH
, which represents 80% of his studio's work. He often chooses reflective materials - such as glass and
Category

2010s French Modern Shelves

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

White Oak T-Square Shelf by Michael Anastassiades
Located in Geneve, CH
chooses reflective materials - such as glass and polished bronze - in order to dematerialize his objects
Category

2010s French Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Hans Wegner Set of Restored Floating Nightstands in Teak and Glass by GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
1960's Hans Wegner Set of two floating nightstands in teak and glass by Getama. The set of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Glass, Teak

Modern Floating Starry Night 3-Door Buffet
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Floating Starry Night 3-Door Buffet illustrates the evolution of the buffet with its curved
Category

2010s American Modern Buffets

Materials

Glass, Oak

Dutch 18th Century Glazed Top Display Cabinet with Shelves above, Cabinet below
Located in Wells, ME
Dutch oak glazed top, two part display cabinet with bold moldings, astragal glazed glass panes
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

Rare Harold M. Schwartz for Romweber Burled Sideboard with Floating Cabinet
By Harold Schwartz, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
sliding shoji-style upper doors open to reveal four glass shelves.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Ebony Glass Cabinet
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
on an ebony plinth base. The frame supports the glass shelves and two ebony cabinets that seem to be
Category

2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Ebony Glass Cabinet
Ebony Glass Cabinet
H 79.14 in W 63 in D 17.72 in
Italian Credenza with Glass Shelf, 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
. The honey tinged wood has a slight sheen with beautiful graining throughout. A floating glass shelf is
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Wood

Seguso Vetri d`Arte Marciana Bookshelf Murano Glass
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Pierpaolo Seguso
Located in Murano-Venice, IT
Murano glass mirrored back that reflects the treasures on display throughout its five shelves. Each shelf
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases

Materials

Murano Glass

Bitsafe Glass Cabinet by Richard Yasmine and Jason Maynard
Located in Dubai, AE
supporting a gigantic house-shaped crystal-clear tempered glass body with glass shelves inside and a matt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Contemporary Sagaría Sideboard Double-Sided Glass Italian Walnut Green Marble
By Matias Sagaría
Located in San Polo, Parma
suitable to be used as a room divider. Inside, two wooden thin though strong shelves look floating in the
Category

2010s Italian International Style Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Matias Sagaría Sideboard Double-Sided Glass Italian Walnut Marble
By Matias Sagaría
Located in San Polo, Parma
suitable to be used as a room divider. Inside, two wooden thin though strong shelves look floating in the
Category

2010s Italian International Style Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Carlo di Carli: Desk in Fruitwood, Brass, and Glass, Italy 1950s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in New York, NY
architect and theorist Carlo de Carli, in fruitwood with polished brass handles and sabots. The floating top
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Italian Modern Polished Brass & Glass Three Tier Oval Bar Tea Cart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
polished brass frame, oval floating form glass shelves, rolling casters, spiral turned handle, great
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Maurice Pré Cabinet in Solid Oak and Brass
By Maurice Pré
Located in Waalwijk, NL
section. Behind sliding doors executed in glass, four glass shelves are installed to put once's special
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Maurice Pré Cabinet in Solid Oak and Brass
Maurice Pré Cabinet in Solid Oak and Brass
H 45.44 in W 101.78 in D 23.15 in
Brass and Steel Bar Cart
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
Neoclassical brass medallion accented frame with two floating clear glass shelves. The bar cart is brass and
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Steel, Brass

Brass and Steel Bar Cart
Brass and Steel Bar Cart
H 32.25 in W 39.63 in D 17.63 in
Long + Low Mid Century MODERN Danish ROSEWOOD BOOKCASE / credenza, c. 1960's
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Weehawken, NJ
for books or displaying your collection; shelves are removable and adjustable. The wood grains are
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Teak

Late 1970s Postmodern Etagere in the Manner of John Mascheroni
By John Mascheroni
Located in Miami, FL
they are floating in the air. There are 4 glass shelves, 3 in the middle and one shown at the top which
Category

Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Plastic, Lucite

Antique Library Display Vitrine Cabinet Dutch 18th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
wooden decoration as a frame to protect the glass There are also two nicely cut shaped shelves for
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Rococo Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Art Deco American of Martinsville Burlwood Mirror China Cabinet
By American of Martinsville
Located in Chicago, IL
glass doors with floating brass hardware, a mirrored back and center wall, transparent glass sides, and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Superstructure Wall Unit or Room Divider, Restored
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
olive ash lower cabinet doors and a brass-clad plinth base and brass trim. Includes nine inset glass
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

20th Century Italian Walnut, Ceramic Sideboard, Veneered Maple Console Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with a clear floating glass top, composed with two upper drawers and two doors, enhanced by detailed
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut, Maple, Glass

Italian Midcentury Sideboard or Bar Cabinet by La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950s
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Traversetolo, IT
with glass shelves and mirrors on the sides, and two small drawers are finished on top with a superb
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Brass

A Pair of Rectangular Branco and Preto Side Tables in Caviuna Wood, Brazil 1960s
By Branco & Preto
Located in Utrecht, NL
tops are wooden shelves, which have a somewhat floating appearance thanks to the extending shelves that
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

1960s Danish Modern Mahogany Bookshelf: Restored Mid-Century Wall Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-mounted unit includes two floating cabinets at the bottom, with an 18-inch deep wooden shelf that serves
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Rectangular Branco and Preto Wooden Coffee Table, Brazil, 1960s
By Branco & Preto
Located in Utrecht, NL
tops are wooden shelves, which have a somewhat floating appearance thanks to the extending shelves that
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Rectangular Branco and Preto Wooden Coffee Table, Brazil, 1960s
By Branco & Preto
Located in Utrecht, NL
tops are wooden shelves, which have a somewhat floating appearance thanks to the extending shelves that
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

1960s Danish Modern Mahogany Bookshelf: Vintage Elegance Redefined
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lasting beauty. This wall-mounted marvel features two floating cabinets at the base and an 18-inch deep
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Arne Vodder Credenza Reversible Door Sideboard Hutch For Sibast Mobler
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Baltimore, MD
glass doors with recessed pulls and three interior adjustable shelves. Lower portion of the unit
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Teak, Lacquer

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Floating Glass Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of floating glass shelves available for sale. Frequently made of glass, metal and wood, all floating glass shelves available were constructed with great care. Floating glass shelves have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Floating glass shelves bearing Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Directional, Paul Evans and Sherle Wagner each produced beautiful floating glass shelves that are worth considering.

How Much are Floating Glass Shelves?

Floating glass shelves can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,950, while the lowest priced sells for $745 and the highest can go for as much as $15,000.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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 Floating Glass Shelves
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There 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, 2023
    Typically, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Authentic glass fishing floats were made to be used, so they’ll generally have some signs of wear. Real examples of these vintage treasures will often include impurities like bubbles and flecks of other materials embedded in the glass. Shop vintage glass fishing floats from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Tempered glass is used most often for shelving. It is five to six times stronger than ordinary glass and provides better protection and safety. Shop a variety of vintage and antique tempered glass on 1stDibs.

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