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1950’s Large Chemists Birch Display Cabinet, Shelf Unit
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950?s large chemists birch display cabinet shelf unit 1950?s large chemists birch display
Category

Vintage 1950s German Shelves

Materials

Birch

Large Colonial Two Drawer Compartment Double Bookcase Shelf Wall Unit Lights
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Colonial two drawer compartment double bookcase shelf wall unit lights burl wood.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Large Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Välipala Modular Shelf Unit, HMN
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Mikko Nupponen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Hiort af Ornäs designed this type shelf in the 1950s. It is called the `Välipala hylly` in Finnish
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Birch, Teak

Large Mid Century Modern Multi Tear Level Shelf Wall Unit Etagere
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern shelf wall unit.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Early 20th Century Wooden Shelf Unit Industrial
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A large early 20th century Italian softwood shelf unit. Probably from a Industrial background this
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Shelves

Materials

Softwood

Early 20th Century Wooden Shelf Unit Industrial
Early 20th Century Wooden Shelf Unit Industrial
H 75.99 in W 39.38 in D 18.12 in
Important Wall Unit, Large Curved Sofa and walnut Shelfs by Dassi, 1940
By Ico Parisi, Mobilificio Dassi
Located in Rome, IT
Important wall unit, a large curved "conversation" sofa by Dassi executed in 1940 attributed to Ico
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Cityscape wall unit with display shelf Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A custom made large wall unit by Paul Evans Studio for Directional. It consists of four portals
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Large Modern Shelving Unit
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our La Scalia shelving unit is a large custom built bookshelf with four pillars supporting floating
Category

2010s American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Large Modern Shelving Unit
Large Modern Shelving Unit
H 96 in W 192 in D 9 in
1970s mid century shelf unit / room divider by Schreiber
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
Centre shops throughout UK. This shelf unit is typical of the Schreiber style, Danish style minimal with
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Formica

Large Single Giltwood Shelf
Located in London, GB
This handsomely designed shelf unit is giltwood and shaped in a decorative torchiere styled design
Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Shelves

Materials

Giltwood

Large Single Giltwood Shelf
Large Single Giltwood Shelf
H 12.63 in W 11.75 in D 6 in
1970s mid century shelf unit / room divider by Schreiber
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
107cm x depth 36cm x height 176cm While you are here… please look at our large range of other mid
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Formica, Beech

Mid Century Large Wall Units.
Located in Auckland, AUK
-- [shelf x 2] 91W * 23D [large shelf x 1] 91W * 36D We have given wood uprights, cabinets and shelves
Category

Vintage 1960s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Large Wall Units.
Mid Century Large Wall Units.
H 84.26 in W 145.67 in D 15.75 in
Large Plato Shelf by Antrei Hartikainen
By Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Large plato shelf by Antrei Hartikainen Materials: maple, natural oil mix Dimensions: W 75, D 10
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2010s Finnish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Large Plato Shelf by Antrei Hartikainen
Large Plato Shelf by Antrei Hartikainen
H 1.58 in W 29.53 in D 3.94 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Shelf Wall Unit Credenza Cabinet- 2 pcs
By Lovig Dansk, Arne Vodder
Located in Madison, WI
two sliding doors. On the right side, there is Shelving, and on the left there is a large storage
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Teak

1940's English Large Oak Library Shelving Unit
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s English Large Oak Library Shelving Unit 1940’s English Large Oak Library Shelving Unit
Category

Vintage 1940s English Shelves

Materials

Oak

1940's English Large Oak Library Shelving Unit
1940's English Large Oak Library Shelving Unit
H 58.27 in W 77.56 in D 22.45 in
Large Torchiere Shaped Giltwood Shelf with Fern Motif
Located in London, GB
This handsomely designed shelf unit is giltwood and shaped in a decorative torchiere styled design
Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Wall Brackets

Materials

Giltwood

Rare Large Pilastro Wall Unit with Desk and Light
By Pilastro, Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in to the bottom of the overhanging unit and has a built-in enameled metal shelf. The unit is
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Sheet Metal

Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Large 'Välipala' Wall Unit
By Mikko Nupponen, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, 1950s This sizeable and modern wall unit is designed by the Finnish designer Carl Gustaf Hiort. It is
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Large Wall Shelving Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Markington, GB
Large wall shelving unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s. The string wall system was designed
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Large Painted Shop Cabinet Wall Unit from France, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
impressive cabinet. The unique configuration of three large, spacious upper and lower cabinet sections is
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Cabinets

Materials

Pine, Paint

Large brass room divider shelf, attr. to Romeo Rega, Italy 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Greding, DE
Large room divider shelf made of brass with a dark brown lacquered base with three drawers and two
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Large Czechoslovakian Modernist Oak and Walnut Freestanding Wall Unit by Jitona
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Versatile freestanding wall-unit/bookcase in oak, walnut, and pine with aluminum, steel, and brass
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Large Wall Hanging Shelving Unit in Solid Maple by Elliott Marks
Located in Glendale, CA
Solid maple shelving unit that hangs from wall and ready to ship. Installation instructions and
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Shelves and Wall Cab...

Materials

Maple

Pierre Chapo Large Wall Unit Model B17, French Elm, circa 1967
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
account and modeled a support that fits into the upright, which means the shelf can be solidly fixed under
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Elm

Exceptional Large Signed Paul Evans 1969 Directional Sclupted Bronze Wall Unit
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
inches tall, this rare unit dwarfs all others available, and with four columns attached to the wall, this
Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Unique Italian Large Wall Unit with Writing Desk in Maple and Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, white, red, green, pink, and brown. Located within the middle section of the unit is a compartment that
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

Mid-Century Modern Large 4 Shelf Bookcase Cherry Oak American Studio Craft
By Phillip Lloyd Powell, George Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
custom made Bookcase Shelf unit with freeform sculptural shaped side and (3) adjustable shelves with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Cherry, Oak

1960 Pilastro Tomado Retro Industrial Wall Unit a Large Cupboard and 3 Shelves
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Markington, GB
1960 Pilastro Tomado retro Industrial wall unit with 3 shelves a large cupboard and shelf with
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Large Retro Vintage Desk Plus Shelving Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Markington, GB
Large retro vintage desk plus shelving unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s the string wall
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Large Floating Teak Wall Mounted Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirtz
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful floating wall unit designed by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s. Very good
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Extra Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving or Wall Unit
By Tomado
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning sought after extra large Tomado rack in very good vintage condition, A very large set of
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Large Dassi Mahogany Wall Unit Bookcase, 4 doors, Part of Unique Living Room 1940
By Mobilificio Dassi, Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
: H 168cm, 295 x 39 cm. top unit: shelves, two large doors with key (horizontal opening) and a doors
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

50 Piece Barzilay Walnut Wall Unit
By Barzilay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with under light. One large cabinet with two doors and adjustable shelf. One cabinet with flip up
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Freestanding Mid Century Wall Unit / Room Divider
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W60 D16 H70.5 SHELF HEIGHTS 18,24, 12.5, 11 Fully restored large Wall unit in structurally sound
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

French Boiserie Library Paneled Wall Unit
Located in Sheffield, MA
narrow shelf above a an opening for a fireplace. A copper piece with a round opening once accommodated a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Oak

Shelving Unit, Italian Manufactory, Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large shelf made of wedge-shaped partitions with individually placeable glass shelves.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Glass

Mid Century Modern storage unit by Amma, Italy.
By Amma
Located in London, GB
Large modulable shelving unit in palisander with white lacquered uprights by Amma, Italy 1962
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Hardwood

Mid Century Modern storage unit by Amma, Italy.
Mid Century Modern storage unit by Amma, Italy.
H 94.1 in W 112.21 in D 20.08 in
1960’s mid century Beaver & Tapley modular wall units
By Beaver and Tapley
Located in London, GB
These units are available as a set of individually Please ask for individual prices. Beaver and
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Feal Italian Wall Unit in Anodized Aluminum and Mahogany
By Feal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
larger wall unit. The piece is in used condition, and shows signs of age and use common for its age
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

French Midcentury Brass and Glass Angular Formed Shelving Unit
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
installation in the room. The unit has 3 shelf levels of strong continuous glass sheet and can either stand
Category

Mid-20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Brass

Teak Wall Unit by Finn Juhl BO71 for Bovirke
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Large modular wall shelf BO71 made of beautiful teak, designed by Finn Juhl. The placement of the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Teak Wall Unit by Finn Juhl BO71 for Bovirke
Teak Wall Unit by Finn Juhl BO71 for Bovirke
H 78.75 in W 150.01 in D 17.33 in
Tjerk Reijenga Shelving Wall Unit by Pilastro, Holland, 1960
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro, Tomado
Located in Stockholm, SE
, large. One display cabinet with glass windows, a magazine rack, a shelf with a drawer below and a very
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Mid-20th Century Dutch De Stijl Shelves

Materials

Metal, Cut Steel

Late 18th Century French Paneled Boiserie Storage Wall Unit
Located in Sheffield, MA
country chateau. The unit consists of a pair of large doors above 3 drawers, an opening for a fireplace or
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Oak

Osvaldo Borsani Modular Rosewood Bookcase Wall Unit with Removable Panels
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large modular rosewood bookcase/wall unit by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno (ca. 1960, Italy). Composed
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Danish Modern Poul Cadovius Cado Teak Modular Wall Unit Shelves
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Large three bay teak Cado wall system designed by Poul Cadovius and made in Denmark. This unit has
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Formica Wall Unit, circa 1980s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large modular Mid-Century Modern wall unit offering multiple flexible storage options. Impressive 1
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Formica, Lucite

Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen For Hansen & Guldborg Furniture Danish Wall Unit
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
shelves and eight other, with sloped shelf. Highly decorative unit, completely modular, with sculpted
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Stainless Steel Pace Wall Unit with Lacquered Burl Wood Cabinets
By Pace Collection
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pace collection wall mounted shelf unit . Two white lacquered cabinets with blonde burl wood doors
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' Shelf for GUBI in Black Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
designs are highly sought after by collectors in the know. Price is per item. The large-sized shelf
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' Shelf for GUBI in American Walnut
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' Shelf for GUBI in American Walnut. The Démon Shelf, or the Biblio-Démon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

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

postmodern Abracadabra Modular Shelf Design De Pas Lomazzi & D‘ Urbino
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zerodisegno
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Large Post-modern Abracadabra shelf unit, Laquered Aluminum construction with u-shaped glass
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Italian Modular Rosewood Bookcase Wall Unit by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large modular rosewood bookcase/wall unit by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno (ca. 1960, Italy). Composed
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Moonlight Shelf by eliaselias, Made in Oak, Danish Design, 2023
Located in Odense, DK
obejcts in this freestanding unit. This sculptural shelf will complement many interior styles. A modern
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
: 5 Satin black steel uprights 149.5 cm 1 Large shelf/writing desk, depth 40 cm 12 Shelves, depth 18
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-Shelf System for Gubi in Oak
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Glendale, CA
designs are highly sought after by collectors in the know. Price is per item. The large-sized shelf
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-Shelf System for GUBI in Oak
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
designs are highly sought after by collectors in the know. Price is per item. The large-sized shelf
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Rosewood Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1950's
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large rosewood wall unit with rosewood back plates. The cabinet has some traces of use like stains
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit by Finn Juhl BO71 for Bovirke , 1960s
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Large modular wall shelf BO71 made of beautiful teak, designed by Finn Juhl. The placement of the
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

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Large Shelf Unit For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal large shelf unit for your home. A large shelf unit — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the large shelf unit you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A large shelf unit is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Cado, Poul Cadovius and H.G. Møbler each produced at least one beautiful large shelf unit that is worth considering.

How Much is a Large Shelf Unit?

Prices for a large shelf unit can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,276 and can go as high as $15,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,863.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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 Large Shelf Unit
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A shelf unit is a piece of storage furniture that can be adjusted to fit objects or collectibles for display of varying sizes . Shelving units can be made of different materials, but the most popular is wood. Find a collection of antique and vintage shelving units on 1stDibs.

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