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Prouve Style Industrial 'Triennale' Green Steel Shelving by Lips Vago
By Lips Vago
Located in Los Angeles, CA
be placed on either side and combined with other units to create a larger shelving unit. In original
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

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
Monster Shelving Unit
Located in New York, NY
shelving unit, boasting the studio’s signature wriggly edges and wobbly forms. The unit combines large
Category

2010s American Shelves

Materials

Birch, Plywood, Paint

Monster Shelving Unit
Monster Shelving Unit
H 55.12 in W 62.6 in D 132.68 in
Faux Large Parchment Tall Étagère Shelving Unit
By Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern lacquered faux goat skin étagère.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Goatskin

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
Italian modern red lacquered plywood bookcase, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
plywood. This bookcase features three larger shelving units and one smaller unit. The shelves can be
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Large Hollywood Regency Style Shelving Unit by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Hollywood Regency style shelving unit by Maison Jansen Spectacular design from Maison Jansen
Category

Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Brass Hollywood Regency Large Etagere, Wall Unit, or Shelving Unit
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large statement piece in very good condition. This wall unit features anodized brass aluminum
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Belgium Oak Shelving / TV Unit
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Belgium oak shelving / TV unit. Made of a combination of solid and thick veneer oak. Free standing
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Brutalist Shelves

Materials

Oak

Belgium Oak Shelving / TV Unit
Belgium Oak Shelving / TV Unit
H 27.17 in W 63 in D 20.87 in
Handsome Large Black Iron Shelving Unit-Early 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Large and handsome iron shelving unit, ingeniously made out of two early 20th century French iron
Category

Early 20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Iron

Rattan Folding Room Divider Shelving Unit
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Large rattan shelving unit features a 4-piece folding frame with 4 shelves. Good condition with
Category

Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rattan

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

Italian Fondart House Shelving Unit, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
A gorgeous, unique and exclusive Italian shelving unit. Glossily polished brass and mirrored glass
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Shelves

Materials

Brass

Italian Fondart House Shelving Unit, 1970s
Italian Fondart House Shelving Unit, 1970s
H 70.87 in W 47.25 in D 13.78 in
Large Oversized Mid Century Modern Shelving Wall Unit Etagere Cerused Oak
By Pace Collection, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Oversized Mid Century Modern Shelving Wall Unit Etagere Cerused Oak
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak, Glass

Chrome and Glass Large Design Institute America Étagère Shelving Wall Unit
By Design Institute America
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern large chrome and glass étagère shelving wall unit.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Chrome

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Shelves and Wall Cab...

Materials

Maple

Shelving System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Vienna, AT
Large wall unit, shelving system by Cado Denmark designed by Poul Cadovius in 1958. This shelving
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Hardwood, Softwood

Shelving System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
Shelving System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
H 98.43 in W 125.99 in D 18.9 in
Milo Baughman Style Large Chrome and Glass Floating Etagere Shelving Wall Unit
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Etagere Shelving Wall Unit. Crafted from high-quality glass and chrome finished metal, this contemporary
Category

Mid-20th Century Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Large 'Horizontale' White Oak and Black Steel Shelving Unit by Design Frères
By Charlotte Perriand, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large 'Horizontale' shelving unit in the style of Charlotte Perriand. Made of 8 solid clear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

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

Post Modern Black Wood Modular Shelving Storage Unit
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A large black shelving unit. This versatile shelving unit is a great addition to any room. Its very
Category

Late 20th Century Shelves

Materials

Wood

Large Wide Chrome Smoked Glass Double Dome Shade Etagere Shelving Wall Unit MINT
By Brueton, Pace Collection, Mastercraft, Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Wide Chrome Smoked Glass Double Dome Shade Etagere Shelving Wall Unit MINT!
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

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

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Extra Large Metal Tomado Shelving Wall Unit Dutch Design
By Tomado, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Stunning Sought-After Extra Large Metal Tomado Rack: A Vintage Treasure Are you
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

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

Tjerk Reijenga Shelving Wall Unit by Pilastro, Holland, 1960
By Tomado, Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful and large shelving wall system/ bookcase with multiple possibilities of display. Designed
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch De Stijl Shelves

Materials

Metal, Cut Steel

French Midcentury Brass and Glass Angular Formed Shelving Unit
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Large, handsome distinctive and sculptural vintage brass shelves, from 1960s, France. With
Category

Mid-20th Century French Shelves

Materials

Brass

Pierre Chapo B30 shelving unit in Elm France 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super rare and large executed modular B30 bookcase designed by Pierre Chapo and manufactured in his
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Elm

20th Century French Bamboo Book Shelving - Vintage Wall Rack, Unit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
condition. The freestanding wall rack, unit is composed with three large, small levels. The small library is
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bamboo

Franco Albini 4-Unit Shelving System for Poggi, Italy 1960
By Franco Albini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful, 4-unit wide shelving system desined by Franco Albini, manufactured by Poggi in Italy
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Shelves

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

Metal Breathable Shelving Unit, Collection Contain Air for Industrial Interior
By Yevhen Puklich
Located in Port Orchard, WA
in all major furniture and lighting typologies: from small vases and decor to large storage systems
Category

2010s Ukrainian Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal

'Xiangsheng II Shelving Unit', a Modular Bronze Bookcase and Room Divider
By Studio MVW
Located in Paris, FR
includes four individual units. Units can be added to form a larger room divider or shelving unit
Category

2010s Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

Italian Mid-Century Large Shelving Display
Located in London, GB
A large display shelving unit. Italy, c1960s. Good quality, combining form and function
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Shelves

Materials

Wood

Italian Mid-Century Large Shelving Display
Italian Mid-Century Large Shelving Display
H 114.18 in W 93.71 in D 17.72 in
Charles Hollis Jones "Treillage" Wall Shelving Unit in Nickel and Lucite
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful wall shelving unit designed in 1965 by Charles Hollis Jones as a compliment to the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Nickel

Danish Cabinetmaker "Funkis" Cabinet / Shelving Unit in Dark Stained Oak, 1930s
By Kaare Klint, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Odense, DK
houses and to a large extent broke with traditional Danish building practices, and architects who sought
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

American Midcentury Metal and Wood Two-Tiered Shelving Unit with Twisted Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American Industrial style wood and metal shelving unit from the mid 20th century with two
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

American Midcentury Metal and Wood Two-Tiered Shelving Unit with Twisted Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American Industrial style wood and metal shelving unit from the mid 20th century with two
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Teak Book Shelving Rack or Wall Unit by Dekker for Tomado Holland, 1950s
By Tomado
Located in Delft, NL
Teak Book Shelving Rack or Wall Unit by Dekker for Tomado Holland, 1950s Metal frame in black, two
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius Cado Royal System Wall Unit Shelving Bookcase 1960s 1970s in Teak
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Markington, GB
A wonderful large 5 Bay mid century Danish vintage PS wall unit in teak, this dates from the 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Extra-Large Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System
Located in East Hampton, NY
to your design needs. A very long shelving unit fitted with eight (8) powder coated metal posts for
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century MODERN Modular CADO Wall Unit / Shelving in Light Oak, c. 1950's
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Original Danish Modern Mid Century Cado Wall Unit / Shelving System in hard to find light oak, c
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Oak Shelving
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in San Antonio, TX
has six drawers. This oak credenza shelving unit is in great overall condition and comes with key
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Shelves

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Oak Shelving
Danish Modern Oak Shelving
H 74 in W 74 in D 16.5 in
Rare Large Pilastro Wall Unit with Desk and Light
By Coen de Vries, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
comprised of multiple panel-backed Pilastro book cases with extended shelving units. The metal is in very
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Sheet Metal

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

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Large Shelving System in Metal 7M
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, production 1960s Large modular shelving system designed by Studio BBPR for Olivetti. In 1954, Olivetti, the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

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
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Large Italian Wall Unit in Rosewood, Teak and Mahogany, 1964
By I.S.A. Italy
Located in New York, NY
Wall unit with adjustable shelving system, cabinet, chest and flip top desk in rosewood, teak and
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood, Teak

Modern Wall Unit
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
wood. Each shelving unit is hand-made with solid maple finished in a commercial grade matte lacquer
Category

2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Modern Wall Unit
Modern Wall Unit
H 80 in W 49 in D 15 in
Steel Room Divider, Minimal Metal Shelving - Customisable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
larger shelving or used individually. Made in solid steel, with a choice of glass or integrated steel
Category

2010s British Modern Bookcases

Materials

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

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Metal
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, lacquered steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

French Boiserie Library Paneled Wall Unit
Located in Sheffield, MA
between 2 rooms. Wonderful as build-in to enclose shelving, pantry, storage. The lock for the larger door
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Oak

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
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Wall Unit in Walnut
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
-mounted shelving unit is designed by Osvaldo Borsani and is four sections large, with a width of 2.8
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Wall Unit in Walnut
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Wall Unit in Walnut
H 104.73 in W 110.24 in D 18.51 in
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Green Coated Steel
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, coated steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

An OPTICAL OP-ART Huge & Thick Transparent LUCITE SHELVING SYSTEM, France, 1980
Located in PARIS, FR
spectacular input : it is a supersized shelving unit appearing as a major furniture by its size, its thickness
Category

Vintage 1980s French Space Age Shelves

Materials

Plexiglass

Contemporary Shelving Room Divider "30/30 L" in Walnut by Casey Lurie Studio
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
shelving system. Named for the degrees of the alternately angled dividers which give the piece it’s unique
Category

2010s North American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Contemporary Shelving Room Divider "30/30 S" in Walnut by Casey Lurie Studio
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
shelving system. Named for the degrees of the alternately angled dividers which give the piece it’s unique
Category

2010s North American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Room Divider Shelving "30/30 L" in Oak by Casey Lurie Studio
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
shelving system. Named for the degrees of the alternately angled dividers which give the piece it’s unique
Category

2010s North American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

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Large Shelving Unit For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal large shelving unit for your home. Each large shelving unit for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and hardwood. If you’re shopping for a large shelving unit, we have 38 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a large shelving unit — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right large shelving unit, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Poul Cadovius, Cado and Royal System each produced at least one beautiful large shelving unit that is worth considering.

How Much is a Large Shelving Unit?

Prices for a large shelving unit can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $701 and can go as high as $33,630, while the average can fetch as much as $4,078.

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 Large Shelving Unit
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A shelving unit is a flexible piece of furniture with shelves that can be rearranged to accommodate various objects such as books, collectibles, sculptures and other items for display. It can also feature dividers and can be moved or adjusted for added functionality. Shop a collection of antique and vintage shelving units and shelves on 1stDibs.

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