How do you hang wall shelves on the wall?

Typically, the best way to hang wall shelves on a wall is through the studs. The studs are the strong vertical beams that form the frames of walls. You can locate them using a tool called a stud finder. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of wall shelves.

Large Wall Shelves

Floating Mid Century Wall Cabinet

Mexican Modern Cabinet

Sculptural Shelves

Floating Shelf

Floating Shelves

Oak Sideboard Arts And Crafts

Mid Century Modern Teak Wall Shelf

Wall Plate Rack

Mid Century Brass Hollywood Regency Large Etagere, Wall Unit, or Shelving Unit

$2,800

H 71.5 in W 36 in D 14 in

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

Campo & Graffi Extra-Large Italian Wall Shelf in Curved Rosewood, Italy 1960s

$2,845

H 4.34 in W 78.75 in D 12.8 in

Campo & Graffi Extra-Large Italian Wall Shelf in Curved Rosewood, Italy 1960s

By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi

Located in Roma, IT

Spectacular large Italian wall shelf crafted from beautifully curved rosewood. This incredibly

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Large Mid Century Modern Multi Tear Level Shelf Wall Unit Etagere

$3,400

H 75 in W 48 in D 15 in

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

1950's Extra Large String Wall Desk System – Classic Scandinavian Modular Design

$537Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 22.84 in

1950's Extra Large String Wall Desk System – Classic Scandinavian Modular Design

By Nils Nisse Strinning

Located in Markington, GB

An extra large wall-mounted desk from the iconic String Furniture system, originally designed in

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Large Retro 1950's Vintage String Metal Framed Desk Cupboard Drawers Wall System

$3,055Sale Price|40% Off

H 45.28 in W 94.1 in D 12.21 in

Large Retro 1950's Vintage String Metal Framed Desk Cupboard Drawers Wall System

By Nils Nisse Strinning

Located in Markington, GB

A superb and extra large 1950s String wall system, originally designed in 1949 by Nils Strinning

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Large Wide Chrome Smoked Glass Double Dome Shade Etagere Shelving Wall Unit MINT

$5,400

H 77 in W 55 in D 17 in

Large Wide Chrome Smoked Glass Double Dome Shade Etagere Shelving Wall Unit MINT

By Pace Collection, Mastercraft, Design Institute America, Brueton, Milo Baughman

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

Continua bookcase by Wettstein for Pallucco

$5,937

H 68.9 in W 116.93 in D 11.82 in

Continua bookcase by Wettstein for Pallucco

By Pallucco, Hannes Wettstein

Located in Milano, IT

Model: Continua Origin: Italy Configuration: Large modular wall unit with shelves and two cabinets

Category

1990s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Iron

751 coffee table by Ico Parisi per Cassina

$1,718

H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in

751 coffee table by Ico Parisi per Cassina

By Ico Parisi, Cassina

Located in Milano, IT

Origin: Italy Configuration: Large modular wall unit with shelves and two cabinets Function: Bookcase

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Johan Tapp for Gump Burled Wood Cabinet

$8,500

H 65.5 in W 70.5 in D 16 in

Johan Tapp for Gump Burled Wood Cabinet

By Johan Tapp

Located in St. Louis, MO

Large wall cabinet, adjustable shelves for open areas and behind door center drawer is a desk with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Burl

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Large Wall Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of large wall shelves available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct large wall shelves — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. We have 103 antique and vintage large wall shelves in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Large wall 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. Large wall shelves bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many large wall shelves are appealing in their simplicity, but Poul Cadovius, Cado and Louis Van Teeffelen produced popular large wall shelves that are worth a look.

How Much are Large Wall Shelves?

Large wall shelves can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,399, while the lowest priced sells for $400 and the highest can go for as much as $50,000.