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Casey Lurie Studio Modern Low "Pylon" Shelving System in Ash
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
The “Pylon” profile comprises overhanging, interleaved shelves grounded by stacked, conical spacers. These solid elements add visual weight and totemic structure to the shelf system’...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel, Brass

Casey Lurie Studio Modern Low "Primo" Shelving System in Walnut with Brass
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
“Shelving can be the most mundane thing you own, or it can be the beautiful bones of a room as
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel

Casey Lurie Studio Modern Low "Primo" Shelving System in Walnut with Brass
Casey Lurie Studio Modern Low "Primo" Shelving System in Walnut with Brass
$4,384 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 42 in W 76 in D 12 in
Casey Lurie Modern Low "Primo" Shelving System in White Oak with Stainless Steel
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
“Shelving can be the most mundane thing you own, or it can be the beautiful bones of a room, as
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel

Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp With Low Tiled Shelves Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
crafted in waxed oak with ceramic tile detailing. The design combines lighting with integrated shelving
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture Co. 1950s Low X Form Two Shelf Bookcase
By Renzo Rutili, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in St. Louis, MO
1950s Mid-Century Modern Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture Co. low form shelving unit or bookcase
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Cherry

Danish MCM Hans Wegner for ry Mobler teak floating hutch credenza
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sayreville, NJ
and is ready to be enjoyed. One piece unit with drawers down low And sliding doors with shelving up
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Asymmetrical French Art Deco Desk in Black Lacquer, circa 1930
Located in Ulm, DE
composition is divided into two distinct sections: on the left, a low cabinet with interior shelving; on the
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech

Queen Anne Cocktail Cabinet Revival Mahogany Drinks Chest
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Escutcheons. The Lowed Doors Open to Reveal Shelving. The Top Doors Opening to Reveal Glass Shelving, a
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Vintage 1930s Queen Anne Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

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Man Made Low Shelving Unit By Peter Marigold
By Peter Marigold
Located in New York, NY
Featured in the Moss exhibition introducing the concept of "Butch-Craft", the Man Made collection was conceived in early January 2010, while London-based artist Peter Marigold was at...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Shelves

Man Made Low Shelving Unit By Peter Marigold
H 43.3 in W 28.75 in D 11.75 in
Early Century Vintage French Pine Shop Counter
Located in Madrid, ES
and features two drawers and a low shelving unit. It is in very good vintage condition with some signs
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Vintage 1920s French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine, Wood

To Be Continued Bench by Julien Carretero
By Julien Carretero
Located in Denton, MD
the larger To Be Continued Series including stools, a low bench, sideboards and shelving units. All
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Early 2000s Belgian Benches

Materials

Resin

Long Shelving Unit by George Friedman
Located in Pasadena, CA
Modernist and minimalist long and low shelving unit made of walnut seating on a brass frame.
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Vintage 1960s French Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Long Shelving Unit by George Friedman
Long Shelving Unit by George Friedman
H 28.5 in W 90 in D 18 in
French Art Deco Brasilian Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, CA
storage including: high and low shelving units with doors, two drawers with an additional cubby beneath
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Vintage 1930s French Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Low Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit, 4 Bay
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Low Victorian vintage pigeon hole unit/storage/shelving unit, 4 bay. A few weeks ago we heard about
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Vintage 1910s British Bookcases

Materials

Pine

English Painted Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C English painted oak breakfront low bookcase with adjustable shelving. 1880. Reference: 7966
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

George Nelson for Herman Miller Platform Bench with Cowhide Cushions
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
goal when designing the bench was a multi-use piece. He envisioned it as shelving, high and low storage
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Late 20th Century American Modern Benches

Materials

Cowhide, Velvet

Scandinavian Modern Small Teak Credenza
By Lennart Bender, Ulferts Swedish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
for apartment living. Cabinet doors open to reveal adjustable shelving. A low profile and finished
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Ate van Apeldoorn Style Low Pine Cabinet with Shelving and Record Organizer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ate van Apeldoorn style low, pine credenza or cabinet with beautiful grain, shelving and record
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Rare Friso Kramer ''Bijenkorf'' shelving Asmeta, Soest, The Netherlands
By Friso Kramer
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
the renown Dutch department store ''De Bijenkorf'' to make a simple and low cost metal shelving system
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Bookcases

Model 4692 Platform Bench, George Nelson & Associates for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
shelving, high and low storage cases, coffee tables, or seating. This piece, with its ebonized frame and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Kule x Forsyth Collection George Nelson Platform Bench with Custom Cushions
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
goal when designing the bench was a multi-use piece. He envisioned it as shelving, high and low storage
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wool

Industrial Low Shelving Unit
Located in San Francisco, CA
All steel sideboard/ shelving unit with geometric forms in natural patina.
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Industrial Shelves

Industrial Low Shelving Unit
Industrial Low Shelving Unit
H 26 in W 94.5 in D 13.75 in
BG Record Shelf by Tenon Design
By Tenon Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
his personal office, this low shelving unit is perfect for storing a vinyl record collection or prized
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

BG Record Shelf by Tenon Design
BG Record Shelf by Tenon Design
H 15 in W 18 in D 48 in
Unusual Two-Tier Industrial Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with a great profile. An exceptional multipurpose item that could be used as seating or low display
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Vintage 1940s American Benches

Materials

Wood

Unusual Two-Tier Industrial Bench
Unusual Two-Tier Industrial Bench
H 23.5 in W 78 in D 19 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Sliding Door Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
the exceptional book-matched veneer throughout. Low profile cabinet with adjustable shelving
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Metal BG Record Shelf by Tenon Design
By Tenon Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
his personal office, this low shelving unit is perfect for storing a vinyl record collection or prized
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Rosewood Danish Mid-Century Modern Sliding Door Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
book-matched veneer throughout. This low profile cabinet offers adjustable shelving, removable legs and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

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L&JG Stickley Open Bookcase with Chamfered Board Back (2 Available)
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
L&JG Stickley open bookcase with chamfered board back and tenon & key construction c1906-1912. Stickley is a furniture brand that offers both Arts and Crafts and Mission-style furni...
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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Slab Petrified Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive high quality petrified wood two inch slab coffee table. Shown with a wooden base. We can also custom a metal base. Please inquire. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produ...
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood

Midcentury LB7 modular bookcase designed by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy 1957
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Modular bookcase model LB7 designed by Franco Albini for Poggi. Marked Poggi Pavia. An extremely flexible bookcase, with different modular options, suited to being against a wall or...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Period Patinated Brass Bed Frame
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gracefully curved French art deco bed frame constructed from patinated brass and iron. The bed features a cathedral arch formed headboard having vertical slats decorated with brass o...
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20th Century French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Art Deco Period Patinated Brass Bed Frame
French Art Deco Period Patinated Brass Bed Frame
$2,000
H 53.25 in W 45.5 in D 78.5 in
Wonderful Pair of Barovier and Toso Light Pendant, Murano Glass, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning and unique rare pair of Barovier and Toso pendants. The 2 chandeliers are unique and all different from each other, they can match perfectly in one space. First from t...
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Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Kai Kristiansen Pair of Rosewood & Leather Ottomans
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Rosewood & Leather Ottomans, c1950s. A pair of ottomans designed by Kai Kristiansen as part of the 'Entre' series in the late 1950s and produced by cabinetmaker Ak...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Pair of Rosewood & Leather Ottomans
Kai Kristiansen Pair of Rosewood & Leather Ottomans
$4,785 / set
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 14.57 in
Scoop Chrome Lounge Chair New Upholstery
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very comfortable Mid-Century Modern lounge scoop chair on stainless steel base in the style of Milo Baughman.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Scoop Chrome Lounge Chair New Upholstery
Scoop Chrome Lounge Chair New Upholstery
$3,200
H 31 in W 26 in D 34 in
Series01 Lrg Sconce, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Charcoal Leather Pivoting Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass in polished unlacquered finish, hand-dyed soft unstructured leather pivoting shade. All material finishes are living finishes: they will change and patina for th...
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2010s American Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Opala Brown Scalloped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Opala Brown Scalloped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Opala Brown Scalloped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
$188 / item
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 7.88 in
Large Italian Alabaster Vase on Stand
Located in London, GB
This large and impressive vase was carved in Italy in circa 1900 from a veined grey alabaster. The vase is shaped like stylised loutrophoros-amphora vessel with an ovoid body and elo...
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Rococo Vases

Materials

Alabaster

Large Italian Alabaster Vase on Stand
Large Italian Alabaster Vase on Stand
$16,408
H 72.05 in W 18.12 in D 16.54 in
'Penguin' Easy Chair by Kurt Olsen in Teak & Wool for Gloastrup Møbelfabrik
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely example of Kurt Olsen’s celebrated ‘Penguin’ chair in original boiled wool upholstery and sculpted teak—excellent vintage condition. Stunning construction featuring floating...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Armadillo 1 Dark Brown High Back Swivel Office Armchair by Rainer Bachschmid
By Altek Italia Design
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by Rainer Bachshmid as part of the Armadillo series of executive office seating, this elegant swivel armchair has it all. Equipped with a 5-spoked, cast-aluminum base that c...
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2010s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 26' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Chandelier
By Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 26' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Chandelier. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Fi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Brass

Antique Carved Teak Wood Indian Door/Gate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Individually hand crafted Teak door in early 20th century. Industrial metal details. Two salvaged doors that have been barred together to make one larger door/Gate. Does have s...
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Primitive Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Antique Carved Teak Wood Indian Door/Gate
Antique Carved Teak Wood Indian Door/Gate
$2,296 Sale Price
30% Off
H 62 in W 32 in D 5 in
19th Century Italian Empire Style Gilt Metal and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning 19th century Italian Empire style gilt metal and crystal chandelier with 6 lights. Beautiful basket shape with gorgeous crystals. Creates an elegant image!
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Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Tête-à-tête Settee by Randy Culler for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
An innovative tête-à-tête de-sign by Randy R. Culler for Thayer Coggin, Inc. This is Thayer Coggin’s newfangled version of a victorian courting settee. The two curves allow the seate...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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Low Shelving For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of low shelving available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every item from our selection of low shelving was constructed with great care. Find 50 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of low shelving now, or shop our selection of 41 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an object in our assortment of low shelving — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of low shelving made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. David Derksen, Casey Lurie and George Nelson each produced at least one beautiful piece of low shelving that is worth considering.

How Much is a Low Shelving?

Prices for a piece of low shelving start at $395 and top out at $225,000 with the average selling for $4,014.