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Foldin Shelf Six Holes Four Shelves with Two Hooks
Foldin Shelf Six Holes Four Shelves with Two Hooks

Foldin Shelf Six Holes Four Shelves with Two Hooks

By Emko, etc.etc.

Located in Vilnius, LT

shelf is assembled out of one framework and foldable shelves. Each shelf is built from three plywood

Category

2010s Lithuanian Minimalist Shelves

Materials

Birch

French Chinoiserie Papier Mâché Shelf with an Ornate Pagoda Motif, 19th Century
French Chinoiserie Papier Mâché Shelf with an Ornate Pagoda Motif, 19th Century

French Chinoiserie Papier Mâché Shelf with an Ornate Pagoda Motif, 19th Century

Located in Richmond, VA

freestanding on a flat surface. Four sets of functional hinges (two on each side), used to fold the shelf flat

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Rare Arthur Umanoff Wood Drop-Leaf Bar/Tea Cart, ca. 1950’s
Rare Arthur Umanoff Wood Drop-Leaf Bar/Tea Cart, ca. 1950’s

Rare Arthur Umanoff Wood Drop-Leaf Bar/Tea Cart, ca. 1950’s

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Hampstead, QC

Herman Miller and Raymor. The cart is made from walnut and features a top shelf with a folding section

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Walnut

1950s Italian Bar Cabinet with Dutch Maritime Oil Painting
1950s Italian Bar Cabinet with Dutch Maritime Oil Painting

1950s Italian Bar Cabinet with Dutch Maritime Oil Painting

Located in North Miami, FL

, gessoed and painted in Tiffany box blue and lined in rich European walnut. Center framed fold-down shelf

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Credenza in Mahogany and Brass by Paul McCobb
Credenza in Mahogany and Brass by Paul McCobb

Credenza in Mahogany and Brass by Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in Hadley, MA

section folding door with shelf, five drawers. Original patina to brass base.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Mahogany

British Teak Drinks Cabinet
British Teak Drinks Cabinet

British Teak Drinks Cabinet

Unavailable|$1,067

British Teak Drinks Cabinet

Located in Nottingham, GB

A teak and laminate veneer drinks cabinet featuring bottle storage rack, fold down mirrored drinks

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Laminate, Teak

Danish Mid Century Teak Serving Trolley from Arrebo Møbler AH18
Danish Mid Century Teak Serving Trolley from Arrebo Møbler AH18

Danish Mid Century Teak Serving Trolley from Arrebo Møbler AH18

By Arrebo Mobler

Located in Basel, CH

adjustable teak lacquered shelf. The fold up table can be extended to almost double its depth (from 46cm to

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Mahogany Credenza Sideboard with Metal Pulls by G Plan
Midcentury Mahogany Credenza Sideboard with Metal Pulls by G Plan

Midcentury Mahogany Credenza Sideboard with Metal Pulls by G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Norcross, GA

Stunning midcentury credenza by G Plan. Mahogany with metal pulls. Featuring unique folding doors

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Mahogany

British Art Deco Bureau Display Cabinet Bookcase
British Art Deco Bureau Display Cabinet Bookcase

British Art Deco Bureau Display Cabinet Bookcase

Located in London, GB

bookcase display cabinet . The right side has a fold down writing shelf the compartment fitted with pigeon

Category

20th Century British Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Queen Anne Mahogany Fire Screen, Salem, circa 1760-1790
Queen Anne Mahogany Fire Screen, Salem, circa 1760-1790

Queen Anne Mahogany Fire Screen, Salem, circa 1760-1790

Located in Providence, RI

). This table has the traditional urn and folding candle shelf all above its pad feet. Note the

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Queen Anne Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Coat Hanger with Folding Shelf, Czechoslovakia
Mid-Century Coat Hanger with Folding Shelf, Czechoslovakia

Mid-Century Coat Hanger with Folding Shelf, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

Vintage wooden coat hanger with a slatted folding shelf. Good vintage condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Antique Folding Shelf / Table, Boeckh Brothers, Canada
Antique Folding Shelf / Table, Boeckh Brothers, Canada

Antique Folding Shelf / Table, Boeckh Brothers, Canada

By Boeckh Bros Company

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Antique folding shelf / table. Cast iron frame and oak shelves. Patented by Boeckh Brothers. This

Category

Antique Early 1900s Canadian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Mid-century  Wall Wooden Folding Shelf, 1950's.
Mid-century  Wall Wooden Folding Shelf, 1950's.

Mid-century Wall Wooden Folding Shelf, 1950's.

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Wood The wood was washed and a hard wax oil was applied With aged patina Good Original Condition

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid-century  Wall Wooden Folding Shelf/Krasna Jizba, 1950's.
Mid-century  Wall Wooden Folding Shelf/Krasna Jizba, 1950's.

Mid-century Wall Wooden Folding Shelf/Krasna Jizba, 1950's.

By Krasna JIzba

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Wood The wood was washed and a hard wax oil was applied With aged patina Good Original Condition

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Multi-Position Folding Shelf/Table by The Combination Table Co., circa 1900
Multi-Position Folding Shelf/Table by The Combination Table Co., circa 1900

Multi-Position Folding Shelf/Table by The Combination Table Co., circa 1900

Located in Surrey, BC

A multi-position shelving unit that collapses to become a merchandising table (or vice versa). The unique unit was patented in 1896 by The Combination Table Co. This example, from ci...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Canadian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Foldable Reed Wall Hanger, 1970's
Mid-Century Foldable Reed Wall Hanger, 1970's

Mid-Century Foldable Reed Wall Hanger, 1970's

Located in Praha, CZ

Flexible wall hanger with folding shelf. Made of wood and reed. A very popular piece in Eastern

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Reed, Wood

Rare Gentleman's Valet by Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermès
Rare Gentleman's Valet by Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermès

Rare Gentleman's Valet by Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermès

By Paul Dupré-Lafon

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare gentleman valet by Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermès. The coat hanger and foldable shelf covered in

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Folding Bamboo Shelf
Folding Bamboo Shelf

Folding Bamboo Shelf

Located in Houston, TX

A unique and versatile bamboo shelf unit from France. Three shelves can be folded up into whatever

Category

Mid-20th Century French Shelves

Folding French Bakers Shop Shelf
Folding French Bakers Shop Shelf

Folding French Bakers Shop Shelf

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Folding French bakers shop shelf This is the classic display piece we associate with those

Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Shelves

Vintage Teak Folding Bookcase  Display Shelf
Vintage Teak Folding Bookcase  Display Shelf

Vintage Teak Folding Bookcase Display Shelf

Located in Victoria, BC

with care, this piece effortlessly disassembles, folding flat for convenient storage or global shipping

Category

Vintage 1960s Furniture

Materials

Teak

EARLY 19th CENTURY PAIR OF WRITE STANDING SIDEBOARDS
EARLY 19th CENTURY PAIR OF WRITE STANDING SIDEBOARDS

EARLY 19th CENTURY PAIR OF WRITE STANDING SIDEBOARDS

Located in Firenze, FI

Pair of elegant sideboard cabinets with folding shelf, which transforms them into functional "write

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Wall Folding Hanger and Shelf, 1960s
Midcentury Wall Folding Hanger and Shelf, 1960s

Midcentury Wall Folding Hanger and Shelf, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Wood Good original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Jean-Marie Massaud Isidore Bar Cabinet, Poltrona Frau, Saddle Leather, Cognac
Jean-Marie Massaud Isidore Bar Cabinet, Poltrona Frau, Saddle Leather, Cognac

Jean-Marie Massaud Isidore Bar Cabinet, Poltrona Frau, Saddle Leather, Cognac

By Poltrona Frau

Located in Brooklyn, NY

and include glass and bottle holder compartments with mini metal railings. A foldable shelf can be

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Leather

Carved Wood Folding Chair with Shelf, Netherlands, 1950s
Carved Wood Folding Chair with Shelf, Netherlands, 1950s

Carved Wood Folding Chair with Shelf, Netherlands, 1950s

Located in Rīga, LV

Carved wood prayer chair with a folding seat, upholstered with faux leather.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Rustic Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Chinese Sideboard with Bi-Fold Doors and Shelf
Chinese Sideboard with Bi-Fold Doors and Shelf

Chinese Sideboard with Bi-Fold Doors and Shelf

Located in Chicago, IL

and tenon joinery, bi-folding doors, and two interior shelves for storage. You can also customize it

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Poplar, Lacquer

Chinese Side Chest with Bi-Folding Doors and a Shelf
Chinese Side Chest with Bi-Folding Doors and a Shelf

Chinese Side Chest with Bi-Folding Doors and a Shelf

Located in Chicago, IL

This sideboard is from Hebei, China and made from reclaimed yang wood. The piece features mortise and tenon joinery and interior a shelve for storage. You can also customize it and m...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup Teak Folding Beverage Bar Cart with Cane Bottom Shelf
Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup Teak Folding Beverage Bar Cart with Cane Bottom Shelf

Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup Teak Folding Beverage Bar Cart with Cane Bottom Shelf

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup folding teak bar cart. This early Scandinavian gem is a rare piece by

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Louis XV Style Rosewood Marquetry Lady's Writing Desk, 19th Century
Louis XV Style Rosewood Marquetry Lady's Writing Desk, 19th Century

Louis XV Style Rosewood Marquetry Lady's Writing Desk, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

curved legs framing a moving belt opening with three drawers. The right drawer has a folding shelf. The

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Oval Bamboo Shelf
Vintage Oval Bamboo Shelf

Vintage Oval Bamboo Shelf

Located in Fairfield, CA

A vintage oval bamboo shelf. Features 2 semi circular bamboo shelves that can fold away to make the

Category

Late 20th Century Bohemian Shelves

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Chest with Shelf
Chinese Chest with Shelf

Chinese Chest with Shelf

Located in Chicago, IL

mortise and tenon joinery, pair of folding doors and a shelf for additional storage. You can also

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sideboards

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Folding Bracket
Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Folding Bracket

Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Folding Bracket

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

cherished curios. The clever brass-hinged design allows the shelf to fold flat, maintaining its sculptural

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wall Brackets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Folding Bracket
Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Folding Bracket

Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Folding Bracket

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

beauty and practicality. The clever brass-hinged mechanism allows the shelf to fold flat while providing

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wall Brackets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Folding Bracket
Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Folding Bracket

Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Folding Bracket

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

cherished curios. The clever brass-hinged design allows the shelf to fold flat, maintaining its sculptural

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wall Brackets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Folding Bracket
Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Folding Bracket

Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Folding Bracket

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

functional. The clever hinged design allows the shelf to fold flat, providing a sturdy platform for

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wall Brackets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Folding Bracket
Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Folding Bracket

Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Folding Bracket

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

design that allows the shelf to fold flat for easy storage or transport while remaining remarkably sturdy

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wall Brackets

Materials

Wood

Red and Black Lacquered Cabinet with Display Shelf
Red and Black Lacquered Cabinet with Display Shelf

Red and Black Lacquered Cabinet with Display Shelf

Located in Chicago, IL

display shelf and bi-fold doors. This piece has been fully restored.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Chinese Sideboard with a Pair of Bi-Fold Doors
Chinese Sideboard with a Pair of Bi-Fold Doors

Chinese Sideboard with a Pair of Bi-Fold Doors

Located in Chicago, IL

piece features a pair of bi-fold doors and a shelf for storage. Wear consistent with age and use.  

Category

20th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm, Pine

Chinese Sideboard with a Pair of Bi-Fold Doors
Chinese Sideboard with a Pair of Bi-Fold Doors

Chinese Sideboard with a Pair of Bi-Fold Doors

Located in Chicago, IL

piece features a pair of bi-fold doors and a shelf for storage. Wear consistent with age and use.   

Category

20th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm, Pine

Red-Lacquered Chinese Oval Chest with Three Drawers and a Shelf
Red-Lacquered Chinese Oval Chest with Three Drawers and a Shelf

Red-Lacquered Chinese Oval Chest with Three Drawers and a Shelf

Located in Chicago, IL

features mortise and tenon joinery, three drawers, two bi-fold doors, and a shelf for additional storage

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Antique Side Table with a Shelf in Mahogany from Around the 1880
Antique Side Table with a Shelf in Mahogany from Around the 1880

Antique Side Table with a Shelf in Mahogany from Around the 1880

Located in Lejre, DK

Side table / Sewing table with folding table top with shelf below made in mahogany from around the

Category

Antique 1880s Danish Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Spindle Cabinet with Four Drawers and Two Bi-Fold Doors
Chinese Spindle Cabinet with Four Drawers and Two Bi-Fold Doors

Chinese Spindle Cabinet with Four Drawers and Two Bi-Fold Doors

Located in Chicago, IL

and tenon joinery, four drawers, two bi-fold doors, and a shelf for additional storage. You can also

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Italian wall unit, 1960s
Italian wall unit, 1960s

Italian wall unit, 1960s

Located in bruxelles, BE

Modular wall unit in wood and brass consisting of 4 shelves and 1 box with folding door containing

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Italian Wall Unit, 1960s
Italian Wall Unit, 1960s

Italian Wall Unit, 1960s

Located in bruxelles, BE

boxes with a folding door containing one shelf and 1 boxes with 4 drawers and a door containing one

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Danish Teak Serving Cart by Kindt-Larsen
Danish Teak Serving Cart by Kindt-Larsen

Danish Teak Serving Cart by Kindt-Larsen

By Edvard Kindt-Larsen

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Charming teak and laminate serving cart on original castors, top section folds down, lower shelf.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Carts and Bar Carts

CU06 teak cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands 1958
CU06 teak cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands 1958

CU06 teak cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands 1958

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE

with a shelf, 2 folding doors underneath with a shelf behind and 1 big folding door on the right with 2

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Heals of London Oak Reading Armchair
Heals of London Oak Reading Armchair

Heals of London Oak Reading Armchair

By Heal's

Located in Culver City, CA

Large, comfortable armchair with a Classic design by Heals of London, with oak frame, book shelf

Category

Early 20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Paul McCobb Credenza for Calvin Furniture
Paul McCobb Credenza for Calvin Furniture

Paul McCobb Credenza for Calvin Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great mahogany/brass McCobb Irwin Collection Server. White Carrera marble top. Tri-fold doors open

Category

20th Century American Buffets

Materials

Brass

Vald. Mortensen Teak Desk
Vald. Mortensen Teak Desk

Vald. Mortensen Teak Desk

By Vald Mortensen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Freestanding teak desk with six front drawers and rear shelf subdivision with fold-down locking

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Mid Century Danish Modern Cocktail Cabinet or Bar Cart
Mid Century Danish Modern Cocktail Cabinet or Bar Cart

Mid Century Danish Modern Cocktail Cabinet or Bar Cart

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage Danish liquor cabinet on casters with a fold out shelf and interior storage. The piece

Category

20th Century Danish Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Walnut

Göran Strand Desk Rectangular Oak Brass Desk, Sweden, 1960
Göran Strand Desk Rectangular Oak Brass Desk, Sweden, 1960

Göran Strand Desk Rectangular Oak Brass Desk, Sweden, 1960

Located in Madrid, ES

structure, with four drawers, one folding and a shelf. Brass details.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Modern Black Formica and Teak Bar Cabinet by Randers Mobelfabrik, 1960s
Vintage Modern Black Formica and Teak Bar Cabinet by Randers Mobelfabrik, 1960s

Vintage Modern Black Formica and Teak Bar Cabinet by Randers Mobelfabrik, 1960s

By Randers Møbelfabrik

Located in San Antonio, TX

dividers, an interior shelf, storage, folded butterfly countertop shelves and lower shelf under cabinet

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Formica, Teak

Midcentury Coffee Table Attributed to Ignazio Gardella in Brass and Wood, 1950s
Midcentury Coffee Table Attributed to Ignazio Gardella in Brass and Wood, 1950s

Midcentury Coffee Table Attributed to Ignazio Gardella in Brass and Wood, 1950s

By Ignazio Gardella

Located in Milano, IT

placed in the lower compartment. Its wooden shelf is easily foldable from the side. The two triangular

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Aluminum Campaign Tables
Aluminum Campaign Tables

Aluminum Campaign Tables

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Great aluminum campaign style tables. Lower shelf and legs fold and compact. Sleek and Industrial

Category

Vintage 1950s American End Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Aluminum Campaign End Tables
Aluminum Campaign End Tables

Aluminum Campaign End Tables

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Great pair of aluminum campaign style end tables. Lower shelf and legs fold and compact. Sleek and

Category

20th Century American End Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Italian wall unit, 1960s
Italian wall unit, 1960s

Italian wall unit, 1960s

Located in bruxelles, BE

Modular wall unit in wood and brass consisting of 4 shelves and 1 box with folding door containing

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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Folding Shelf For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic folding shelf available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and iron, every folding shelf was constructed with great care. Find 15 options for an antique or vintage folding shelf now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer folding shelf, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A folding shelf, designed in the Industrial, Mid-Century Modern or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made folding shelf has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Boeckh Bros Company, Evans Clark and Glenn of California are consistently popular.

How Much is a Folding Shelf?

The average selling price for a folding shelf at 1stDibs is $1,498, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $6,000 for the highest priced.