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Billy Baldwin Style Metal & Brass Etagere Book Shelves, 20th Century
Billy Baldwin Style Metal & Brass Etagere Book Shelves, 20th Century

Billy Baldwin Style Metal & Brass Etagere Book Shelves, 20th Century

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H 89.5 in W 48 in D 13 in

Billy Baldwin Style Metal & Brass Etagere Book Shelves, 20th Century

Located in Southampton, NY

Billy Baldwin Style Metal & Brass Etagere Book Shelves, 20th Century This etagere, crafted from metal, brass and faux leather shelves, showcases a minimalist yet elegant design.

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20th Century American Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pilastro bookshelf, book ends and letter holder, 1960s
Pilastro bookshelf, book ends and letter holder, 1960s

Pilastro bookshelf, book ends and letter holder, 1960s

$1,047 / set

H 5.91 in W 19.3 in D 7.88 in

Pilastro bookshelf, book ends and letter holder, 1960s

By Pilastro

Located in Delft, NL

Pilastro bookshelf, book ends and letter holder, 1960s A set of a bookshelf, bookends and a letterholder with perforated metal design, manufactured by Pilastro, Holland 1960s. The l...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Teak Book Shelving Rack or Wall Unit by Dekker for Tomado Holland, 1950s
Teak Book Shelving Rack or Wall Unit by Dekker for Tomado Holland, 1950s

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 large sizes and one shorter size Five teak wooden shelves Measurement is 1.30 cm ...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Louise Nevelson Style Wall Sculpture Book Shelf
Louise Nevelson Style Wall Sculpture Book Shelf

Louise Nevelson Style Wall Sculpture Book Shelf

$1,800

H 48 in W 28.5 in D 5.75 in

Louise Nevelson Style Wall Sculpture Book Shelf

By Louise Nevelson

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural Bookshelf, in the manner of Louise Nevelson, unsigned, American, circa 1960s. This wall mounted shelf has space to store books or display items, and has a lighted area tha...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Wall Unit, Book Shelve designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, Belgium 1960s
Wall Unit, Book Shelve designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, Belgium 1960s

Wall Unit, Book Shelve designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, Belgium 1960s

By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful wall unit, shelves designed by Alfred Hendrickx, Belgium Architect in a perfect condition from the first owner, handcrafted in the popular 1960s bubinga wood veneer with a ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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Black and White Metal Book Shelves Attrb. to Tomado, Holland, 1950's
Black and White Metal Book Shelves Attrb. to Tomado, Holland, 1950's

Black and White Metal Book Shelves Attrb. to Tomado, Holland, 1950's

By Tomado

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Free standing book shelves in black and white metal. Some rust spots on the white shelves.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Wall-Unit or Book Shelves Oak and Metal Attributed to Pira, 1960
Mid-Century Wall-Unit or Book Shelves Oak and Metal Attributed to Pira, 1960

Mid-Century Wall-Unit or Book Shelves Oak and Metal Attributed to Pira, 1960

By Pira

Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland

Vintage wall system in the style of Pira Sweden. Black metal risers which are attached to the wall and five oak veneer shelves. Measures: Height 192 cm Width 80 cm Depth 20 cm.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Teak Tomado Holland Book Shelves with Corner Shelve, 1950
Teak Tomado Holland Book Shelves with Corner Shelve, 1950

Teak Tomado Holland Book Shelves with Corner Shelve, 1950

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H 35.44 in W 72.84 in D 19.69 in

Teak Tomado Holland Book Shelves with Corner Shelve, 1950

By D. Dekker 1, Tomado

Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland

Teak Tomado Holland book shelves, with corner shelve. 1950 Bookshelves or wall system by Tomado Holland.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

D. Dekker for Tomado Holland Rosewood Veneer Book Shelves or Wall Unit, 1950
D. Dekker for Tomado Holland Rosewood Veneer Book Shelves or Wall Unit, 1950

D. Dekker for Tomado Holland Rosewood Veneer Book Shelves or Wall Unit, 1950

By D. Dekker 1, Tomado

Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland

Dekker for Tomado Holland rosewood veneer book shelves or wall unit Tomado book shelves with black metal risers and six rosewood veneer shelves.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius for Royal System Wall System Book Shelves in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
Poul Cadovius for Royal System Wall System Book Shelves in Teak, Denmark, 1950s

Poul Cadovius for Royal System Wall System Book Shelves in Teak, Denmark, 1950s

By Royal System, Poul Cadovius

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Large freestanding wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal system. With 4 black metal risers and teak veneer cabinets and shelves. 1x cabinet with sliding doors 42.5 x 37,5 x 160 cm ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Vintage String Book Shelves, 1960s
Vintage String Book Shelves, 1960s

Vintage String Book Shelves, 1960s

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H 27.56 in W 27.56 in L 27.56 in

Vintage String Book Shelves, 1960s

By String Design AB

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage modular book shelves by String. Metal supports and oak shelves.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Pilastro White Perforated Wall Mount Metal Book Shelf
Pilastro White Perforated Wall Mount Metal Book Shelf

Pilastro White Perforated Wall Mount Metal Book Shelf

By Pilastro, Mathieu Matégot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century, Mathieu Mategot inspired, white perforated industrial wall mount shelf with contrasting black wire frame by Pilastro. Dutch designed, designer was most likely Floris Die...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Coen de Vries for Pilastro Bookshelf and Cabinet
Coen de Vries for Pilastro Bookshelf and Cabinet

Coen de Vries for Pilastro Bookshelf and Cabinet

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H 69.5 in W 24.25 in D 11.13 in

Coen de Vries for Pilastro Bookshelf and Cabinet

By Pilastro, Coen de Vries

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Grey enameled Metal cabinet with Wood Paneled Backing, Ivory Enameled Metal Book Shelves over a Small Cabinet with Ivory Enameled Metal Sliding Doors.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Vintage red metal wall unit book shelf , 1970s
Vintage red metal wall unit book shelf , 1970s

Vintage red metal wall unit book shelf , 1970s

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H 7.09 in W 26.19 in D 8.08 in

Vintage red metal wall unit book shelf , 1970s

Located in Delft, NL

Vintage red metal wall unit book shelf , 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Rare Freestanding Black Metal with Primair Colors Desk Folding Book System
Rare Freestanding Black Metal with Primair Colors Desk Folding Book System

Rare Freestanding Black Metal with Primair Colors Desk Folding Book System

Located in Antwerp, BE

Very typical rare eighties Italian designed book shelf with five shelves which one shelve can also move to pull forward to use as desktop, the other parts of the shelves can be folde...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Tomado Double Standing Book Shelf
Tomado Double Standing Book Shelf

Tomado Double Standing Book Shelf

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H 43.25 in W 76.5 in D 10 in

Tomado Double Standing Book Shelf

By Tomado

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Industrial Style Enameled Metal Shelving Unit - Black Steel frame with 5 multi-colored Shelves. New screws

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Tomado Single Standing Industrial Book Shelf
Tomado Single Standing Industrial Book Shelf

Tomado Single Standing Industrial Book Shelf

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H 33.25 in W 26 in D 11.5 in

Tomado Single Standing Industrial Book Shelf

By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Industrial Tomado book shelf with grey, red and black metal enameled shelves on black enameled wire frame.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Tomado Single Standing Industrial Book Shelf
Tomado Single Standing Industrial Book Shelf

Tomado Single Standing Industrial Book Shelf

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H 33.25 in W 25.75 in D 11.25 in

Tomado Single Standing Industrial Book Shelf

By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Industrial Tomado book shelf with red, yellow and black metal enameled shelves on black enameled wire frame.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Tomado Single Standing Industrial Book Shelf
Tomado Single Standing Industrial Book Shelf

Tomado Single Standing Industrial Book Shelf

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H 33.25 in W 25.5 in D 11.5 in

Tomado Single Standing Industrial Book Shelf

By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Multicolored black, yellow, white enameled metal shelves with black wire stands. Shelves are moveable.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Tomado Single Standing Industrial Book Shelf
Tomado Single Standing Industrial Book Shelf

Tomado Single Standing Industrial Book Shelf

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H 33.25 in W 25.5 in D 11.5 in

Tomado Single Standing Industrial Book Shelf

By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Multicolored orange, blue, grey enameled metal shelves with black wire stands. Shelves are moveable. Other color combinations available, listed separately. Can ship flat.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius Wall Mount Book Shelf
Poul Cadovius Wall Mount Book Shelf

Poul Cadovius Wall Mount Book Shelf

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H 96 in W 96 in D 9.5 in

Poul Cadovius Wall Mount Book Shelf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Three Section Birch Shelving Unit with Ebonized Wall Mount Supports. Most Shelves are 9.5" deep.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves

Materials

Metal

Italian Postmodern Design Book Shelf “Ran” by Carlo Forcolini for Alias, 1980s
Italian Postmodern Design Book Shelf “Ran” by Carlo Forcolini for Alias, 1980s

Italian Postmodern Design Book Shelf “Ran” by Carlo Forcolini for Alias, 1980s

By Carlo Forcolini, Alias

Located in Renens, CH

The Ran bookcase consists of five perforated black metal shelves, adjustable in height. It is completely self-supporting and can be placed against any wall without the need of drilli...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Tomado Multicolored Enameled Metal Standing Book Shelf
Tomado Multicolored Enameled Metal Standing Book Shelf

Tomado Multicolored Enameled Metal Standing Book Shelf

By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado

Located in Los Angeles, CA

From famed Dutch manufacturer Tomado (An acronym for Van der TOgt Massa Artikelen DOrdrecht meaning Van Der Togt Mass Articles Dordrecht - Dordrecht being the city the company origin...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Tomado Multicolored Enameled Metal Standing Book Shelf
Tomado Multicolored Enameled Metal Standing Book Shelf

Tomado Multicolored Enameled Metal Standing Book Shelf

By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado

Located in Los Angeles, CA

From Famed Dutch Manufacturer Tomado (An acronym for Van der TOgt Massa Artikelen DOrdrecht meaning Van Der Togt Mass Articles Dordrecht - Dordrecht being the city the company origin...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Modern 1950s Bookcase, Modular Shelves in Style of Pierre Guariche
Midcentury Modern 1950s Bookcase, Modular Shelves in Style of Pierre Guariche

Midcentury Modern 1950s Bookcase, Modular Shelves in Style of Pierre Guariche

By Joseph-André Motte, Charles Minvielle

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rare 1950s French book cabinet, bookcase or display cabinet consists of a sideboard with two sliding doors in black and white, above standing up a black lacquered metal frame with th...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Ahrend Industrial Grey Enameled Metal Round Bookshelf Cabinet
Ahrend Industrial Grey Enameled Metal Round Bookshelf Cabinet

Ahrend Industrial Grey Enameled Metal Round Bookshelf Cabinet

By Ahrend de Cirkel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Round enameled metal housing with inner rotating book shelves and locking door.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Sheet Metal

Mategot Inspired Perforated Metal Book Stand
Mategot Inspired Perforated Metal Book Stand

Mategot Inspired Perforated Metal Book Stand

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H 9.5 in W 14.75 in D 7.5 in

Mategot Inspired Perforated Metal Book Stand

By Tomado

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-century, Tomado style white perforated desk shelf with black wire frame inspired by the work of French design great Mathieu Mategot. A functional industrial style table shelf per...

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Wire

Wall Unit /Book Shelves in Teak, Denmark, 1950s Designed by Poul Cadovius
Wall Unit /Book Shelves in Teak, Denmark, 1950s Designed by Poul Cadovius

Wall Unit /Book Shelves in Teak, Denmark, 1950s Designed by Poul Cadovius

By Royal System, Poul Cadovius

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vintage wall system by Poul Cadovius made in the 50s for Royal system with a rare part of desk top. The wall system can be arranged according to your own wishes and practical circums...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Mategot Yellow Metal Dedal Wall Book Shelf
Mathieu Mategot Yellow Metal Dedal Wall Book Shelf

Mathieu Mategot Yellow Metal Dedal Wall Book Shelf

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H 19.1 in W 34.85 in D 7.49 in

Mathieu Mategot Yellow Metal Dedal Wall Book Shelf

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Atlanta, GA

Very nice large modular wall mounted shelf designed in the 1950s by French Mathieu Mategot (1910-2001) and known as the "dedal" bookcase. Featuring folded and perforated yellow lacqu...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Steel

Vintage Book Case Shelf in the Style of Hans Wegner, 1970s
Vintage Book Case Shelf in the Style of Hans Wegner, 1970s

Vintage Book Case Shelf in the Style of Hans Wegner, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Mid century book case, designed and manufactured in the Style of Hans Wegner. Produced in beautifully wood this piece is another classic example of a cabinetmaker Craftsmanship. A ma...

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

English Boat Shelf or Book Case of Mahogany in the Form of a Row Boat
English Boat Shelf or Book Case of Mahogany in the Form of a Row Boat

English Boat Shelf or Book Case of Mahogany in the Form of a Row Boat

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English boat shelving unit or bookcase of mahogany, fashioned from a row boat skiff, or canoe, with six shelves of graduating size. Marked: Thor Dimensions: Measures:...

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20th Century English Shelves

Materials

Metal

Tomado Multicolored Enameled Metal Standing Book Shelf
Tomado Multicolored Enameled Metal Standing Book Shelf

Tomado Multicolored Enameled Metal Standing Book Shelf

By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

From famed Dutch Manufacturer Tomado (An acronym for Van der TOgt Massa Artikelen DOrdrecht meaning Van Der Togt Mass Articles Dordrecht - Dordrecht being the city the company origin...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Modular Library Shelving in Yellow and Black Metal by Reska Denmark
Modular Library Shelving in Yellow and Black Metal by Reska Denmark

Modular Library Shelving in Yellow and Black Metal by Reska Denmark

Located in London, GB

Free standing black metal cantilever structure with mustard yellow metal double-sided book shelves.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Teak and Metal Book Shelves, 1950's
Mid-Century Teak and Metal Book Shelves, 1950's

Mid-Century Teak and Metal Book Shelves, 1950's

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H 27.56 in W 8.67 in D 81.89 in

Mid-Century Teak and Metal Book Shelves, 1950's

By Tomado, String Design AB

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Four black metal risers and nine teak veneer book shelves. In the style of Tomado Holland or String Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

D.Dekker for Tomado Free Standing Metal Book Shelves, the Netherlands 1950s
D.Dekker for Tomado Free Standing Metal Book Shelves, the Netherlands 1950s

D.Dekker for Tomado Free Standing Metal Book Shelves, the Netherlands 1950s

By Tomado, D. Dekker 1

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Iconic Dutch design. The metal coloured bookcase or shelves by D. Dekker for Tomado. Dutch mid-century design at its finest, designed and made in the 1950's. Tomado was a Dutch furni...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

D.Dekker for Tomado Free Standing Metal Book Shelves, the Netherlands, 1950s
D.Dekker for Tomado Free Standing Metal Book Shelves, the Netherlands, 1950s

D.Dekker for Tomado Free Standing Metal Book Shelves, the Netherlands, 1950s

By Tomado, D. Dekker 1

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Black metal risers and yellow, grey and red metal shelves. The yellow and grey shelves have been repianted once ( in original colors) One cabinet does not have the original screws....

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Florence Knoll, book shelves 'Mod. 03'
Florence Knoll, book shelves 'Mod. 03'

Florence Knoll, book shelves 'Mod. 03'

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H 101.19 in W 98.43 in D 14.97 in

Florence Knoll, book shelves 'Mod. 03'

By Florence Knoll

Located in Cologne, DE

Florence Knoll, book shelves 'Mod. 03' Execution: Knoll International Provenance: Toby E. Rodes, President Europe of Knoll International 1955 - 1966 ...

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Vintage 1940s American Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-19th century English Walnut Server / Book Shelves

Mid-19th century English Walnut Server / Book Shelves

Located in San Francisco, CA

A handsome and nicely proportioned walnut set of shelves that would make a nice server or bookshelf. This was made in England during the second part of the 19th century. Condition...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves

Materials

Metal

Book Shelves by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, Teak Wall Unit, Denmark, 1950s
Book Shelves by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, Teak Wall Unit, Denmark, 1950s

Book Shelves by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, Teak Wall Unit, Denmark, 1950s

By Royal System, Poul Cadovius

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Black wooden risers and teak veneer book shelves and cabinet with black metal hooks.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Industrial Metal Pipe Rack Book Shelf
Industrial Metal Pipe Rack Book Shelf

Industrial Metal Pipe Rack Book Shelf

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H 54 in W 48 in D 13 in

Industrial Metal Pipe Rack Book Shelf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Heavy industrial metal pipe rack with 3/4" thick glass shelves.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Shelves

Materials

Metal

STUDION SCULPTURAL ROOM DIVIDER ETEGERE BOOK SHELF
STUDION SCULPTURAL ROOM DIVIDER ETEGERE BOOK SHELF

STUDION SCULPTURAL ROOM DIVIDER ETEGERE BOOK SHELF

Located in Miami, FL

WELDED METAL,PAINTED BLACK PIECE HAS BEEN REPAINTED PROFESSIONAL.

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Vintage 1970s American Shelves

Materials

Metal

Wood Tomado Holland Book Shelving Rack Designed by D. Dekker, 1950s
Wood Tomado Holland Book Shelving Rack Designed by D. Dekker, 1950s

Wood Tomado Holland Book Shelving Rack Designed by D. Dekker, 1950s

By Tomado

Located in Tourcoing, FR

Tomado Holland book shelving rack designed by D. Dekker, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius for Royal System Wall Unit / Book Shelves in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
Poul Cadovius for Royal System Wall Unit / Book Shelves in Teak, Denmark, 1950s

Poul Cadovius for Royal System Wall Unit / Book Shelves in Teak, Denmark, 1950s

By Royal System, Poul Cadovius

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Large wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal system. With 4 wooden risers and teak veneer shelves and cabinets. 1x cabinet 52 x 40 x 80 cm ( HxDxW) 1x Cabinet with glasss doors 34 ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Tomado Multi-Color Metal Standing Book Shelves, circa 1960
Tomado Multi-Color Metal Standing Book Shelves, circa 1960

Tomado Multi-Color Metal Standing Book Shelves, circa 1960

By Tomado

Located in Roubaix, FR

midcentury multi-color metal shelves with three removable and adjustable shelves in original color yellow black white and red, circa 1960. Can be taken apart for safe shipping anywh...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1960s Black Wire Rack Book Shelf
1960s Black Wire Rack Book Shelf

1960s Black Wire Rack Book Shelf

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H 28 in W 28 in D 9 in

1960s Black Wire Rack Book Shelf

Located in Amherst, NH

Vintage 1960s black metal wire rack boom shelf with two shelves for storage. Excellent refinished condition. No marks.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius Royal Teak Book Shelf, Bookcase Cado Denmark
Poul Cadovius Royal Teak Book Shelf, Bookcase Cado Denmark

Poul Cadovius Royal Teak Book Shelf, Bookcase Cado Denmark

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE

Poul Cadovius royal teak book shelf, Cado Denmark. 12 x teak shelves four x wall holder metal parts.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Pair of Tomado Multi-Color Metal Standing Book Shelves
Pair of Tomado Multi-Color Metal Standing Book Shelves

Pair of Tomado Multi-Color Metal Standing Book Shelves

By Tomado

Located in Roubaix, FR

Pair of Mid-Century multi-color metal shelves with three removable and adjustable shelves in original color blue yellow black white and red. Can be taken apart for safe shipping anyw...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Iron

Art Nouveau Cast Iron and Wood Adjustable Book Shelves
Art Nouveau Cast Iron and Wood Adjustable Book Shelves

Art Nouveau Cast Iron and Wood Adjustable Book Shelves

Located in Minneapolis, MN

While these brackets look at first glance to be an Art Nouveau, details in the piece reveal it to also be designed with Ionic style elements. Lamb’s tongue detailing runs up along th...

Category

Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius for Royal System Elmwood Book Shelves, Denmark, 1950s
Poul Cadovius for Royal System Elmwood Book Shelves, Denmark, 1950s

Poul Cadovius for Royal System Elmwood Book Shelves, Denmark, 1950s

By Royal System, Poul Cadovius

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Large wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal system. With 4 wooden risers and elmwood veneer shelves. Measures: 4 x shelf 30 x 80 cm ( DxW) 14 x shelf 20 x 80 cm ( DxW) 2 risers 200...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius for Royal System teak book shelves , Denmark 1950's
Poul Cadovius for Royal System teak book shelves , Denmark 1950's

Poul Cadovius for Royal System teak book shelves , Denmark 1950's

By Royal System, Poul Cadovius

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Large wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal system. With 4 wooden risers and teak veneer shelves and cabinets. 2x cabinet 42.5 x 37.5 x 80 cm ( HxDxW) 1x cabinet with glasss doors ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

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Located in Chula Vista, CA

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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri

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By Josh Greene

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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By Roger Capron, Jean Derval

Located in Chicago, IL

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Ceramic

"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel

"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel

$2,140 / item

H 25.6 in W 59 in D 13.8 in

"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel

By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Perf" is a credenza, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, in varnished steel black mat, with doors in varnished steel available in these colors: copper, blac...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V

Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V

$3,990 / item

H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in

Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V

By Dusty Deco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...

Category

2010s Bosnian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Velvet

Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA

Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA

By Lostine

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...

Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires

Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires

$8,990 / item

H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in

Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires

By Glustin Creation

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia

Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia

$690 / item

H 19 in W 17 in D 17 in

Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia

By Dusty Deco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...

Category

2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Trapezi 5 by SilvioMondinoStudio, Chandelier in Brass, Murano Glass LED Dimmable
Trapezi 5 by SilvioMondinoStudio, Chandelier in Brass, Murano Glass LED Dimmable

Trapezi 5 by SilvioMondinoStudio, Chandelier in Brass, Murano Glass LED Dimmable

By Silvio Mondino Studio

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

The Trapezi Chandelier Offers a Contemporary Interpretation of the Murano Glass Chandelier, Grounded in Italian Design and Shaped by the Clarity and Lightness of the International St...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pen...

Materials

Brass

Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal

Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal

$2,880 / item

H 34.5 in W 16.5 in D 28 in

Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal

By Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal Sinuous forms in a captivating rhythm of deftly woven cane, evoke the dynamic flow of Assam's rivers. The collection’s namesake, the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Italian Metal Etagere or Bookshelf in the style of Diego Giacometti
Italian Metal Etagere or Bookshelf in the style of Diego Giacometti

Italian Metal Etagere or Bookshelf in the style of Diego Giacometti

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural Italian Metal Etagere or Bookshelf, in the style of Diego Giacometti, Italy, circa 1960s. The finials at the top of the bookcase look very similar to Giacometti's "Pommeau...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

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Metal Book Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of metal book shelves for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and hardwood, all metal book shelves available were constructed with great care. Metal book shelves have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Metal book shelves made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Metal book shelves have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Tomado, Poul Cadovius and Jan Van Der Togt are consistently popular.

How Much are Metal Book Shelves?

Prices for metal book shelves start at $275 and top out at $4,619 with the average selling for $1,800.

Finding the Right Shelves for You

From valuable historical memorabilia to rare architectural models to priceless family photos, there’s no shortage of collectibles and curiosities worthy of adorning your home. Why not take the time to find the ideal antique, new or vintage shelves for your treasured trinkets?

For every space and object, there’s sure to be a wall-mounted or sturdy floor solution that matches your shelving needs on 1stDibs. And while shelves should technically stick out from your wall, they shouldn’t from the rest of your decor.

Because you can find shelves made with a wide variety of materials today, everything from teak to brass, your shelving can seamlessly support your existing color scheme and design style. An arrangement of shelves from floor to ceiling can turn your wall into a proud storage space for displaying artwork, decorative objects and books. Options abound with regard to shelving for the latter, as furniture designers know that literature creates an inviting atmosphere in any room, and one of the simplest ways to integrate books into an interior design is with the right shelves or bookcase.

Elegant shelving is a must for a happy home office or library, but a sharp shelving system can freshen up virtually any room in your home. Proudly display your vintage dinner plates and other tableware with open shelving in the kitchen or tuck away linens in big baskets on shelves in your bathroom if you’re navigating life without a proper linen closet.

On 1stDibs, find a wide range of shelves that includes everything from mid-century modern floating shelves to decorative Chinese shelves dating from the 18th century to contemporary statement-making structures that are as provocative as they are convenient.

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