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PAIR OF ANTIQUE CIRCA 1900 CHINESE EXPORT CHINOISERIE DRAGON FOLDING SHELVEs
Located in GB
original Chinese Export gilt and lacquered folding shelves with Chinoiserie Dragon paintings
A very good
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
H 21.86 in W 9.45 in D 0.79 in
Pair of Bamboo Folding Campaign Shelves, 1930s, Set of 2
Located in Chesham, GB
A pair of vintage folding bamboo 3 tier shelves.
Design Period - 1930 to 1939
Style - Vintage
Category
Vintage 1930s Shelves
Materials
Bamboo
Late George III Mahogany Two-Tier Folding Dumb Waiter
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
graduated circular folding shelves, each with a small raised lip. English, circa 1800.
Category
Antique Early 1800s English George III Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 2 Bendy Shelves by Mingardo
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 bendy shelves by Mingardo
Dimensions: D95 x W25 x H10 cm //D55 x W25 x H10 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Victorian Style Pair of Gilt Wood Cherubs / Putti Shelves / Brackets
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of large gilt wood gesso hand crafted cherubs/putti shelves. They depict a naked and
Category
20th Century Unknown Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Gesso
H 19.75 in W 13.75 in D 7.75 in
Antique English Folding Library Step Ladder, 1880s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Antique English Folding Library Step Ladder, 1800s adorned with aged iron hardware.
This exquisite
Category
Antique 19th Century English Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Unique Folding Bookcase in Rosewood
By Odense Møbelfabrik, J. Ingvard Jensen Odense
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
with striking rosewood grain. Each of there 4 shelves are just shy of 9'' tall. Brilliant design when
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Belle Epoque Oak & Brass Hanging & Folding Newspaper Magazine Rack
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Belle Epoque Era, a hanging and folding Oak wood and Brass magazine rack, France, circa
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Folding Wall Shelf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Black iron & gilt folding Italian wall shelf.
Category
20th Century Italian Shelves
Materials
Iron
Late 18th Century Mahogany Folding Dumbwaiter
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality George III period mahogany folding dumb waiter having
Two well figured
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Modern Italian Glass Shelves for Bookcase from Bontempi Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
resistance to thermal shock. The frame of this shelf is in Dark Brass lacquered metal, acquired by folding
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Shelves
Materials
Metal
Antique Wrought Iron Foldable French Shelf Rack
Located in Pasadena, CA
metalwork accentuated by the flowing outlines of wrought iron. Featuring five retractable shelves, creating
Category
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Shelves
Materials
Wrought Iron
1960s Oak Folding Shelf By ULUV, Czechoslovakia
By Úľuv
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
- folded dimensions 28x54x9
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Regency Mahogany Circular Three Tier Folding Dumbwaiter Etagere Brass Castors
Located in Stamford, CT
circular shelves that fold. The central turned support resting on a tripod base of three elegant legs with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Shelves
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern French Bamboo and Rattan Folding Étagère, 1960s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern French bamboo and rattan folding three shelves étagère.
This étagère is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Tramp Art Hand Carved Walnut Foldable Letter/Magazine Rack
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1552 Hand carved black walnut tramp art antique foldable wall letter/paper rack
Category
Vintage 1920s Shelves
Materials
Hardwood
Rare Freestanding Black Metal with Primair Colors Desk Folding Book System
Located in Antwerp, BE
move to pull forward to use as desktop, the other parts of the shelves can be folded up manually one by
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 82.68 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Two Tier Gateleg Folding Table / Shelving Table in Mahogany England, 1880
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Two Tier Gateleg Folding Table Restored England Mahogany Shelving Table
Features:
Two-storey
Category
Antique 19th Century Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
H 27.96 in W 35.83 in D 25.01 in
Vintage 70s Burnt Bamboo Tortoise Handcrafted 2 Tier Hanging Folding Wall Shelf
By Ficks Reed
Located in Miami, FL
Chinoiserie burnt bamboo or tortoiseshell bamboo bentwood foldable hanging wall shelf. Hand created
Category
Late 20th Century Southeast Asian Bohemian Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
H 23.5 in W 16 in D 8.25 in
Fabio Lenci monumental executive desk for Bernini, Italy, 1973
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Padova, IT
Executive desk designed by Fabio Lenci for Bernini in 1973; walnut wood, folding shelves, plastic
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair HANGING Walnut Mid-Century Danish Modern Floating Dressers Console Cabinets
By Harvey Probber, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
push to open double folding doors.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
H 25 in W 48 in D 19 in
Friso Kramer Modular wall unit Asmeta 1953 for Bijenkorf
By Friso Kramer
Located in Delft, NL
"Stichting Goed Wonen" A magazine for the 50s (Foundation Good Living)
The two insert folding doors cabinets
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Cling Shelf, Bent Metal, Grey Painted, Minimalist Modern Design
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Made of folded metal and epoxy powder coated in grey or special edition upon request in copper
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Italian wooden coffee or service table with two folding tops, 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
either beauty or functionality. Thanks to its two folding shelves it will satisfy your space or storage
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Wood
Mathieu Matégot 'Dédal' Shelf for GUBI in Black
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
technique allows metal to be bent, folded, and shaped, giving his designs transparency, weightlessness, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall...
Materials
Steel
Mathieu Matégot 'Dédal' Shelf for GUBI in Cream
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Glendale, CA
technique allows metal to be bent, folded, and shaped, giving his designs transparency, weightlessness, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall...
Materials
Steel
Mathieu Matégot 'Dédal' Shelf for Gubi in Stone Gray
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Glendale, CA
technique allows metal to be bent, folded, and shaped, giving his designs transparency, weightlessness, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall...
Materials
Steel
Antique Victorian Papier-mâché Wall Shelve with Edelweiss Decoration
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Forest in the 19th century. The foldable shelve is made of pressed paper pulp with a black lacquered
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Early Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Parchment Paper
Antique Victorian Papier-mâché Wall Shelve with Japonizing Decoration
Located in Berghuelen, DE
. Manufactured in Germany, Black Forest in the 19th century. The foldable shelve is made of pressed paper pulp
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Early Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Parchment Paper
Bendy Large Shelf by Mingardo
Located in Geneve, CH
made of a single stainless steel foil, folded and with a brass or matte nickel finishing, that creates
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Bendy Small Shelf by Mingardo
Located in Geneve, CH
made of a single stainless steel foil, folded and with a brass or matte nickel finishing, that creates
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Abstract Wood Little Shelf by Atelier Monochrome
Located in Geneve, CH
graphic designer works on a blank page; folds, cuts, embosses, applies patterns and adds natural materials
Category
2010s French Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
1960s Wall shelf, Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Neuss, NW
-coated surface in black and two shelves, one container with folding compartment and three aluminium
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Poul Cadovius Teak Modular Royal Wall System Denmark
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Den Haag, NL
One with a folding out door, Ideal work space .comes with Two Glass shelves
And Four Teak shelves
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
"EXTENSO" Modular Shelving System produced by AMMA TORINO, 1962
By Amma
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Shelving unit with two wooden cabinets and six wooden shelves. Italy, Amma Torino, 1962.
Important
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Hardwood
1950s Shelving System, Nils Strinning
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Neuss, NW
metal ladders in white with two shelves and a hinged desk with foldable stand.
This original String
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Vintage Bamboo Tall Ladder Style Etagere Display Stand
Located in Doylestown, PA
Slim and tall bamboo ladder style etagere with six graduated shelves.
This is a sharp looking and
Category
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo
Oak Shelving System by Børge Mogensen for AB Karl Andersson, 1960
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
includes a fold down desk with brass hardware and 5 respective double height top pieces. Shelves with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Pair of 1960's Wall Bookshelf
By ULUV Krásná jizba
Located in Brno, CZ
A pair of original wooden wall shelves designed and produced in the 1960's.
This pair doesn't have
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Beech
Living Room Shelf in Steel, Color Beige
By Found
Located in Montréal, QC
The CLIP shelf is made from powder-coated steel and is consisting of three folded metal plates that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Shelves
Materials
Steel
Shelf in Steel, Color Black
By Found
Located in Montréal, QC
The CLIP shelf is made from powder-coated steel and is consisting of three folded metal plates that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Shelves
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Asymmetrical Bookcase with Teak Wall Panel and Aluminum Shelving
By Tisettanta
Located in Chicago, IL
Bookcase unit to be horizontally or vertically positioned. Shelves in aluminium varnished folded
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 90.5 in W 27.5 in D 10 in
Tolix Mono-Cylinder Bi Color in Graphite & Black by Frederic Gaunet
Located in Shakopee, MN
and expertise in assembling, stamping, folding and welding aluminum and steel (for the stand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Shelves
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Wall Shelf with Bar Cabinet by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
Located in Neuss, NW
teak. The system consists of two shelves, a container with sliding doors, a bar container with folding
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves
Materials
Teak
The Modern Accordion-Style Wooden Shelf by VulpeConcept
Located in Burlăceni, Cahul District
charm and lightness. The shelf folds like an accordion, requires no assembly, and is ready to use right
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak, Ash
Add on: Hanging Upanddown
Located in Berlin, BE
grow with your kids or share your standing foldable desk with people of different height. Using the
Category
2010s German Modern Shelves
Materials
Plywood
Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, Teak Shelving System Model RY100, c. 1961
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Paris, FR
flexibility and the possibility of integrating the series' bed and table.
Depth Shelves : 36 cm
Depth Desk
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
H 80.71 in W 102.76 in D 19.3 in
1960's Wall Bookshelf
By ULUV Krásná jizba
Located in Brno, CZ
easily fixed to the wall and is foldable which allows the shelfs to be comfortably transported or stored
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Beech
English Vintage Brass and Mahogany Three-Tiered Trolley Raised on Casters
Located in Atlanta, GA
round finial, providing a sturdy and stylish framework for the three mahogany shelves. The warm hue of
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 27.75 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in
Luca Meda Shelving Unit, Molteni, Italy, c1970
By Luca Meda, Molteni & C
Located in London, GB
folded down to offer a neat shelving solution. The shelves can take considerable weight and are
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Antique Teak and Brass Campaign Bookshelves, Army & Navy Store
Located in Downingtown, PA
and brass campaign free-standing three-shelf book shelves on brass feet which can be dismantled for
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Shelves
Materials
Brass
1950s Vintage French Display
Located in High Point, NC
Reads this enameled steel sign, c.1950. A thick gauge steel frame folds for storage, or mounts to
Category
Mid-20th Century French Shelves
Materials
Metal
19th Century Light-Brown French Walnut Library Ladder, Antique Book Shelf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
hand crafted Walnut wood and easy to fold and fix, particularized by brass chain. Very stable, sturdy
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
Teak Royal System with conical Desk by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Handewitt, DE
desk. brass holders. Part of the table top can be folded up. 1960s production.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Fläpps Shelf White
Located in Berlin, BE
Probably the longest folding shelf in the world. Light as a feather, the panorama shelf appears in
Category
2010s German Modern Shelves
Materials
Plywood
Fläpps Shelf Black
Located in Berlin, BE
Probably the longest folding shelf in the world. Light as a feather, the panorama shelf appears in
Category
2010s German Modern Shelves
Materials
Plywood
Victorian wrought iron plant shelf
By Art Decor
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
fully foldable to allow you to have space on your terrace during dinners or to store it in winter. Which
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Iron
Oïrigami Shelf by Atelier Oï
By Atelier Oï 1
Located in Geneve, CH
, black or grigio peltro, powder-coated metal supports
Oïrigami shelves take their name from this
Category
2010s French Modern Shelves
Materials
Other
Set of 2 Oïrigami Shelf by Atelier oï
By Atelier Oï 1
Located in Geneve, CH
Finish Board, Black Or Grigio Peltro, Powder-Coated Metal Supports
Oïrigami shelves take their name
Category
2010s French Modern Shelves
Materials
Other
Christian Liaigre Holly Hunt Rosewood Ebonized Trim 4 Door Compartment Credenza
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
craftsmanship dark rosewood fold away doors credenza cabinet dresser.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Walnut
H 40 in W 78 in D 24 in
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Folding Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of folding shelves is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique folding shelves was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bamboo, wood and metal. Folding shelves have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Folding shelves are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made folding shelves over the years, but those made by Louis Van Teeffelen and WéBé are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Folding Shelves?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,335, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $6,746 highest priced.
Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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.
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