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William Watting Free Standing Modular Wall unit, 1960s the Netherlands
By William Watting
Located in The Hague, NL
tag at the back of the free standing bottom shelf. A real nice and rare piece
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid Century MODERN Teak Danish Free Standing Bookcase + Pull Out Desk / WALL UNI
Located in Weehawken, NJ
features a lower cabinet with a long shelf and four drawers. The bookcase has a pull out desk, perfect for
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Pair of Italian Free-Standing Wall Units in Walnut on Ebonized Plinth Bases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish freestanding wall units boasting bookmatched walnut veneer (ca. early 1970s, Italy). Each
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut, Plywood, Paint

Handsome 3 Tier Hanging or Free Standing Etagere Shelves
By Global Views
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome 3 tier book shelf or etagere that is freestanding or can be wall hung, having mahogany
Category

1990s American Shelves

Materials

Iron

Vintage Mid Century Modern Free Standing Bookshelf or Storrage Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare 1-bay freestanding walnut wall unit by Stanley. This set is rare in its original form with
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Modern Free Standing Bookshelf or Storage Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare 1-bay freestanding walnut wall unit by Stanley. This set is rare in its original form with
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit System
Located in Wilmington, DE
. This wall unit is slightly unique in that it is free standing and requires no wall mounts or
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Antique Mounted Whatnot, English, Wall Shelf, Chinoiserie, Victorian, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
locks — key absent Free standing upon shaped feet, with a trio of mounting holes for wall hanging if
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Shelves

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Contemporary Haiku Shelf, Oakwood, Ashwood or Black
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
standing in a space or by a wall, as a traditional shelf, instead of a credenza or as a room divider. The
Category

2010s Swedish Minimalist Shelves

Materials

Ash

Chinese Asymmetrical Zitan Wood Collector's Shelf/Room Divider
Located in Dallas, TX
century. All handcrafted free standing shelving unit, featuring asymmetrically configured shelves for
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Shelves

Materials

Wood

English Ebonized Three-Tiered Shelf with Chinoiserie Decor and Gilded Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
decor and gilded accents. Born in England around c 1900 this exquisite black, free-standing shelf
Category

20th Century English Chinoiserie Shelves

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

modular floor to ceiling CSS shelf unit Design George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
configuration are mounted on both sides of the poles, to function as a free standing room divider ! We have
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Franco Albini "Infinito" Wall Unit for Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
shelf and another with two doors and two adjustable shelves inside. The free standing, adjustable height
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

DeCastelli Existence Wall Four-Tier Bookcase in Stainless Steel
By Michele de Lucchi, DeCastelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-standing and wall-mounted versions, Existence arose as an overlapping of small, varied boxes, like the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Danish Teak Hansen & Guldborg Wall Unit Bookcase Cabinet
By Hansen & Guldborg Møbler
Located in Baltimore, MD
unit is completely free-standing. This rare unit is in good original condition with clean lines, very
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Studio Pepe For Ivan Redaelli Hill Steel Wall Unit With Leather Shelving
By Studiopepe
Located in Bridgeport, CT
brown leather surface. Very stable, the wall unit may be used effectively as a wall or free-standing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

DeCastelli Existence Wall Five-Tier Bookcase in Brass by Michele De Lucchi
By Michele de Lucchi, DeCastelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-standing and wall-mounted versions, Existence arose as an overlapping of small, varied boxes, like the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall Units by William Watting for Scanflex, 1960s
By William Watting, ScanFlex
Located in Amsterdam, NL
patinated beech and original teak veneer and consists of a free standing bottom shelf and wall-mounted top
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Beech, Teak

Teak Modular Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé, 1950s
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern free standing modular wall unit. Design by Louis van Teeffelen
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

1960’s mid century teak wall unit with desk unit by Avalon
Located in London, GB
A mid century modular free standing shelving/storage unit manufactured by respected manufacturer
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Italian Modernist Double Sided Console
Located in New York, NY
and a lower shelf. The piece is finished on all sides and can be used against a wall or free standing
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Modernist Double Sided Console
Italian Modernist Double Sided Console
H 36.75 in W 58 in D 19.5 in
Italian Modern Gold Brass Tubular Shelving Unit Étagère on Black Lacquered Base
Located in New York, NY
a free-standing display in the middle of a room or as a wall shelf unit. Ideal for organizing. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

DeCastelli Existence Three-Tier Bookcase in Stainless Steel by Michele De Lucchi
By DeCastelli, Michele de Lucchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-standing and wall-mounted versions, Existence arose as an overlapping of small, varied boxes, like the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel

DeCastelli Existence Five-Tier Bookcase in Brass by Michele De Lucchi
By Michele de Lucchi, DeCastelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-standing and wall-mounted versions, Existence arose as an overlapping of small, varied boxes, like the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Steel Room Divider, Minimal Metal Shelving - Customisable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
delicate and airy but strong. The straight-back design sits neatly against a wall or can be free-standing
Category

2010s British Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Yarrow Modular Triple Box Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. The free standing shelf has a beautiful continuous water-fall edge, and delicate inlayed joinery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Yarrow Modular Triple Box Bookcase
Yarrow Modular Triple Box Bookcase
H 45 in W 18 in D 12 in
Yarrow Modular Single Box Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. The free standing shelf has a beautiful continuous water-fall edge, and delicate inlayed joinery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Yarrow Modular Single Box Bookcase
Yarrow Modular Single Box Bookcase
H 19 in W 18 in D 12 in
Yarrow Modular Triple Box Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. The free standing shelf has a beautiful continuous water-fall edge, and delicate inlayed joinery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Yarrow Modular Triple Box Bookcase
Yarrow Modular Triple Box Bookcase
H 45 in W 18 in D 12 in
Peristylo Black Wood Shelve by Oscar Tusquets for Bd Barcelona
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
upwards into Doric capitals. Available in four sizes, the shelf is modular and can be free-standing, wall
Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Quiller Glass Bookcase, Designed by Uto Balmoral, Made in Italy
By Uto Balmoral
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
free standing in living areas or work spaces. This bookcase is synonymous with lightness and
Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Glass

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

Untitled torned paper 2022-001 paper, art on paper
Located in Brussels, BE
. the white flat LED pedestal (more like a shelf) can be wall mounted on regular brakets, or simply
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Mid to Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Small Teak Cabinet 5 Drawers
Located in Topeka, KS
painted plinth base to this cabinet so it can be used free-standing rather than included in a wall unit
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Teak, Paint

Mid Century Modern 2pc Modular Shelving Unit with Finished Back
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern two piece modular shelving unit features hardwood construction, free
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Chinese Black Lacquer and Gilt Painted Console, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
, indicating this table was meant to be displayed free-standing, rather than against a wall. The drawer pulls
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Peristylo 3 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
or free-standing. The final units are functional and refined, ideal for book-lovers and anyone who
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Ash

Peristylo 3 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Peristylo 3 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
H 69.3 in W 36.23 in D 15.75 in
Peristylo 2 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
or free-standing. The final units are functional and refined, ideal for book-lovers and anyone who
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Ash

Peristylo 2 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Peristylo 2 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
H 55.52 in W 36.23 in D 15.75 in
Peristylo 4 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
or free-standing. The final units are functional and refined, ideal for book-lovers and anyone who
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Ash

Peristylo 4 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Peristylo 4 Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
H 83.08 in W 36.23 in D 15.75 in
Peristylo 4 Shelves with Baseboard by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
asymmetrical, wall-hung or free-standing. The final units are functional and refined, ideal for book-lovers and
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Ash

Set of 3 Peristylo Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
can be arranged in various formations— symmetrical and asymmetrical, wall-hung or free-standing. The
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Ash

Set of 3 Peristylo Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
Set of 3 Peristylo Shelves by Oscar Tusquets
H 83.08 in W 36.23 in D 15.75 in
Brutalist Modern Walnut Concrete and Brass Audiophile Sideboard Credenza
By Jessie Nelson Studio
Located in New York, NY
and functional from any free standing position. Brusso Hardware precise brass knife hinges, shelf pins
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Concrete, Brass

Black Forest Free Standing Shelf
Located in Aurora, OR
beauty of the piece and enables it to sit flush against a wall, the most likely reason they were cut.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Black Forest Shelves

Black Forest Free Standing Shelf
Black Forest Free Standing Shelf
H 56.5 in W 39 in D 16 in
Component Art Wall Sculpture, Vintage Midcentury Potentiometers
By Bill Reiter
Located in Dallas, TX
equipment and controls of our past and current daily lives. Pieces are wall hung sculptures, free
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Copper, Wire

Rare Danish Modern Free Standing Wall System Designed by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Portland, OR
Danish modern free standing wall system designed in 1960 by Finn Juhl. France & Son, maker
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Component Art "RJBX0339" Wall Sculpture by Bill Reiter
Located in Dallas, TX
sculptures, free standing sculptures, shelf displays and desk paperweights in various sizes. By shaping
Category

Late 20th Century American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Copper, Wire

Component Art Wall Sculpture #PM-826, Mid-Century TV Video Artifacts
By Bill Reiter
Located in Dallas, TX
lives. Pieces are wall hung sculptures, free standing sculptures, shelf displays and desk paperweights
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Wire

Component Art Wall Sculpture By Bill Reiter. MidCentury Potentiometers. ON SALE
Located in Dallas, TX
past and current daily lives. Pieces are wall hung sculptures, free standing sculptures, shelf
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Copper, Wire

Component Art "RJBX0339" Wall Sculpture by Bill Reiter, 25% OFF. ON SALE.
Located in Dallas, TX
sculptures, free standing sculptures, shelf displays and desk paperweights in various sizes. By shaping
Category

Late 20th Century American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Copper, Wire

Component Art "0609A" Wall Sculpture Comprised of Mid-20th TV Artifacts, on Sale
By Bill Reiter
Located in Dallas, TX
our past and current daily lives. Pieces are wall hung sculptures, free standing sculptures, shelf
Category

20th Century American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Component Art "0609A" Wall Sculpture Comprised Of Mid 20th TV Artifacts. ON SALE
Located in Dallas, TX
equipment and controls of our past and current daily lives. Pieces are wall hung sculptures, free standing
Category

20th Century American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Component Art Wall Sculpture #PM-826. Mid-Century TV Video Artifacts. ON SALE.
Located in Dallas, TX
lives. Pieces are wall hung sculptures, free standing sculptures, shelf displays and desk paperweights
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Wire

Component Art 659-C Wall Sculpture, Big View Mid 20th TV Artifacts. Take 25% OFF
Located in Dallas, TX
are wall hung sculptures, free standing sculptures, shelf displays and desk paperweights in various
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper, Chrome, Wire, Gold Leaf, Metal, Aluminum, Gold Plate, Sil...

William IV Pollard Oak Dumbwaiter
Located in Manchester, GB
free standing use off the wall. This is as fine of an example as you are likely to find. Re-polished in
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Cupboards

Materials

Oak

William IV Pollard Oak Dumbwaiter
William IV Pollard Oak Dumbwaiter
H 31 in W 40.5 in D 20.75 in
Multi Storage Functional Italian Shelving System Room Divider with Art Work
By Franco Albini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
personal wishes. It can be placed against a wall or can be used as a free standing room divider, it stands
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Brass

Television Electronic Components, Circa Mid-Century Sculpture in Glass
By Bill Reiter
Located in Dallas, TX
past and current daily lives. Pieces are wall hung sculptures, free standing sculptures, shelf
Category

Mid-20th Century American Outsider Art Abstract Sculptures

Television Electronic Components, Circa Mid-Century Sculpture In Glass. ON SALE.
Located in Dallas, TX
lives. Pieces are wall hung sculptures, free standing sculptures, shelf displays and desk paperweights
Category

Mid-20th Century American Outsider Art Abstract Sculptures

TV Electronic Potentiometer Sculpture, Circa Mid-Century In Glass Vase. ON SALE
Located in Dallas, TX
equipment and controls of our past and current daily lives. Pieces are wall hung sculptures, free standing
Category

Mid-20th Century American Outsider Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

TV Electronic Connectors, Vintage, Circa Mid-Century, in Glass Vase. ON SALE
Located in Dallas, TX
fabricate equipment and controls of our past and current daily lives. Pieces are wall hung sculptures, free
Category

Mid-20th Century American Outsider Art Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Nyborg, DK
shelves and cabinets should you require a larger system. We also have a wide range of free standing
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

French 19th Century Free Standing Etagere Shelf
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a beautiful 19th century single shelf free standing etagere from France.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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Free Standing Wall Shelf For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic free standing wall shelf available at 1stDibs. Each free standing wall shelf for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are 94 variations of the antique or vintage free standing wall shelf you’re looking for, while we also have 16 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer free standing wall shelf, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A free standing wall shelf made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Poul Cadovius, William Watting and Bill Reiter each produced at least one beautiful free standing wall shelf that is worth considering.

How Much is a Free Standing Wall Shelf?

The average selling price for a free standing wall shelf at 1stDibs is $3,388, while they’re typically $239 on the low end and $40,825 for the highest priced.

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