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Large Library / Roomdivider in Teak and Metal, Italy, 1960's
By Ico Parisi
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large library in teak and metal.
These shelves can very well be used as a room divider too
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian shelves in chrome Metal attributed to Banci circa 1970
By Banci
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant pair of shelves of library in chrome metal attributed to Banci Italy 1970
Glass shelves
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 72.05 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in
Feal library, original from 60s
By Feal
Located in Milano, Lombardia
black metal. These libraries exude a bold and sophisticated aura, making a striking statement in any
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
Robert Charroy, Wall Desk/Library, France, 1950
By Robert Charroy
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Robert Charroy, rare wall bookcase in red lacquered metal and oak edited by Mobilor, France 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Large Industrial Shelves or Store Display Fixture, France, 1950
Located in Miami, FL
removable and adjustable natural stained oak shelves, (showing three in the picture)
Metal tag on center
Category
20th Century French Industrial Shelves
Materials
Iron
English Oak Pigeon Hole Haberdashery Cabinet Shelves or Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
brass metal label holder on the front. Perfect for retail display, bar, small library books, or cabinet
Category
20th Century English Industrial Shelves
Materials
Brass
19th Century Light-Brown French Walnut Library Ladder, Antique Book Shelf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique French library ladder in a beautiful weathered condition and in good
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
Industrial Rustic Distressed Metal Shelving Bookcase or Display Unit
Located in Topeka, KS
corners, straight metal back and sides bearing holes every inch so that the shelves can be adjusted with
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Shelves
Materials
Metal
Extra-Large Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System
Located in East Hampton, NY
Rare Industrial Italian wall-mounted library or shelving system that is completely customize-able
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System
Located in East Hampton, NY
Rare Industrial Italian wall-mounted library or shelving system that is completely customize-able
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hollywood Regency Ballet Pink Faux Bamboo Pagoda Glass Bookcase Shelf or Etagere
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A Hollywood regency faux bamboo etagere or bookshelf. Created from metal and painted in pale ballet
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 73 in W 26 in D 14.5 in
PAIR OF OPEN LIBRARY HARDWOOD BOOKCASES PANELLED SiDES HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE SHELVES
Located in GB
and well made pair of circa 1900 English mahogany paneled library bookcases with height adjustable
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
H 74.61 in W 38.59 in D 9.06 in
Carlo Scarpa for Bernini '795' Library in Walnut and Metal
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Scarpa for Bernini, library or wall unit, model '795', walnut, metal, Italy, design 1935
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Metal
19th Century German Biedermeier Pair of Mahogany Bookcase, Library Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
veneered Mahogany in good condition. The top part of the tall library cabinets are enhanced by a hand
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Wire
H 82.75 in W 31 in D 15.5 in
MCM 1 Piece Kroehler China Hutch Cabinet Glass Shelves Carved Handles
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely Mid-Century Modern one-piece Kroehler china cabinet or hutch with adjustable glass shelves
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
"Tecnica Library" Modular Shelving Bookcase by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Jaime Tresserra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica Library" is a shelving bookcase unit, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Nickel
H 112 in W 170 in D 13.77 in
20th Century Italian Pair of Walnut Shelves, Rosewood Cabinets by Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
handles, pulls. The freestanding library is supported by a metal frame, resting on a curved base, standing
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 80 in W 40.25 in D 17 in
Very Rare Italian Modern Library Bookcase by Willy Rizzo for Cidue, Italy, 1970
By Cidue, Willy Rizzo
Located in Zagreb, HR
seen on the metal parts. The structure is very solid.
Metal shelves are very strong and without any
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 82.68 in W 57.09 in D 12.6 in
Pair of Italian Modern Library Bookcase by Willy Rizzo for Cidue, Italy, 1970
By Cidue, Willy Rizzo
Located in Zagreb, HR
.
Metal shelves are very strong and without any defects (no bents or indentations)
Each end has one black
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 82.68 in W 110.24 in D 12.6 in
Very Rare Italian Modern Library Bookcase by Willy Rizzo for Cidue, Italy, 1970
By Cidue, Willy Rizzo
Located in Zagreb, HR
superficial scratches can be seen on the metal parts. The structure is very solid.
Metal shelves are very
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 82.68 in W 53.15 in D 12.6 in
Art Deco Style His Modular Library Day System Made with Wood and Bronze
Located in Seroa, PT
) + Bims in brushed bronze metal (SCM-14)
Shelves low profile 800 - 80 x 50 x H3 cm
Mate dark oak wood
Category
20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
H 112.21 in W 133.86 in D 13.78 in
Italian modern black wood and metal bookcase E22 by Borsani for Tecno, 1970s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in MIlano, IT
in wood and metal. It features three metal uprights, seven black lacquered wooden shelves and a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 106.3 in W 56.7 in D 19.1 in
French Art Deco Walnut Cabinet/ Vitrine/ Bar/ Bookcase with Metal Leaf Detail
Located in New York City, NY
A French Art Deco three door walnut cabinet with hand carved metal leaf detail of geometric and
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Silver Leaf
H 38 in W 57.5 in D 14.25 in
Opinion Ciatti La Gabbia Shelving Unit
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
La Gabbia, Lapo Ciatti's storage cabinet is a sculptural element of scenic impact made of metal and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Modernist Bookends Set Black Granite and Etched Glass Slab, France 1980s
By Paris Studio
Located in Atlanta, GA
perfectly usable on your library shelves. There is no visible maker's mark.
The bookends are in excellent
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Bookends
Materials
Granite, Metal, Chrome
H 6.32 in W 6.32 in D 3.57 in
Black Lacquer Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in North York, ON
any room. The cabinet features inset glass on the shelves, creating a beautiful display area for your
Category
2010s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Cast Iron Bookcase or Room Divider
Located in Oakville, CT
Repurposed cast iron library book case ends with adjustable shelves.
Overall dimensions are 24" x
Category
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Italian mid-century modern white modular bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1960s
By Lips Vago
Located in MIlano, IT
mod. Congresso with the structure entirely in white metal, original of the time, composed of four
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 98.43 in W 15.75 in D 121.26 in
18th-19th Century Swedish Baroque Pinewood, Glass Bookcase, Antique Showcase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, in good condition. The upper part of the detailed Scandinavian library, showcase is composed with two
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Chrome
No Reserve
H 87.75 in W 66.5 in D 18.5 in
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Oak
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in three wood
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
an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in three wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-Shelf System for GUBI in American Walnut
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
ideal model of an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Sphere Bookcase by Manfredo Massironi & Nikol International
By Manfredo Massironi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
designed by Manfredo Massironi for Nikol International, in good condition. The library shelf imitates a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in American Walnut
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
his ideal model of an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is
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
an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in three wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Stained Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
la bibliothèque," or his ideal model of an interior home library and study.
This authorized re
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 3-Shelf System for GUBI in Oak (95cm)
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in three wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 3-Shelf System for GUBI in American Walnut
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
ideal model of an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Stained Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
his ideal model of an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' Shelf for Gubi in Oak
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for Gubi is executed in three wood veneer
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
ideal model of an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' Shelf for GUBI in Black Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in three wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
ideal model of an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Vintage Cloisonné Table Lamp with Peony Decoration, China, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
A vintage Chinese table lamp. circa 1970s, made of metal, enamel, textiles, decorative painting
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rustic A. Brandt Ranch Oak Secretary Style Drop Front Student Desk with Bookcase
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
work surface, two open shelves above the drop front creating a bookcase or open storage, and three
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Secretaires
Materials
Metal
H 74.5 in W 32 in D 15 in
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
ideal model of an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 3-Shelf System for Gubi in Black Ash
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
ideal model of an interior home library and study.
This authorized re-edition for GUBI is executed in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Petite Spot Lights/ Wall Sconces, Pair
By Jacques Biny
Located in East Hampton, NY
(see detail images). Very whimsical and perfect for library, art, shelves, etc.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Irresistible Pair Art Deco Austria Vienna Large Bookcase Cabinets or Nightstands
Located in Lisse, NL
statement piece for your private library or livingroom or bedroom. Thanks to the overal design, the amazing
Category
Early 20th Century English Vienna Secession Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
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H 59.7 in W 14.2 in D 13.9 in
A George IV Style Brass-Mounted Part-Ebonized Mahogany Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Surmounted by stylized swan's neck pediment terminating in gilt-metal rosettes and centered by an
Category
20th Century English George IV Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Bleached Mahogany Bookcase by Baker
Located in New York, NY
, two with a scalloped edge. The lower section has two shelves behind metal grilled doors. The bleached
Category
20th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Italian modern brass and smoked glass trolley with handles, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
rectangular base. The structure is in brass with a square section, with two shelves in gray smoked glass. The
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Baker Neoclassical French Empire Mahogany Breakfront China Display Cabinet 90"
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
eye catcher for any dining room or library. Baker tag along back as well as metal plate to the left
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 89.5 in W 15 in D 68 in
Rustic Distressed Wood Ceramic Top Bookshelf Console Table or Rolling Bar
Located in Topeka, KS
with clear polyurethane wheels & black metal brackets. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Dry Bars
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Rare Pair of Gillows Lancaster English Oak Antique Victorian Bookcase Cupboards
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
carved oak library bookcase cabinets made by the world famous firm of Gillows of Lancaster & London
If
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cupboards
Materials
Oak
H 78.75 in W 62.6 in D 23.82 in
Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Modern Steel Corner Cabinet, by Force/Collide
By Force Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
configuration, all shelves are fully accessible and surface counter area is equivalent to the horizontal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Steel
H 38 in W 97.75 in D 16.25 in
Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Vertical Steel Bookcase, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
oiling, buffing and waxing. The framing is blackened to match, while the silver edges of the sheet metal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
H 38 in W 97.75 in D 16.25 in
Meridian Modular Credenza, Modern Steel Etagere Bookcase, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
and waxing. The framing is blackened to match, while the silver edges of the sheet metal form
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
H 38 in W 38 in D 16.25 in
Meridian Modular Credenza, Duo, Modern Steel Casework, by Force/Collide
By Force Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
and waxing. The framing is blackened to match, while the silver edges of the sheet metal form
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Modern Steel Etagere Cabinet, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
the library. Each of the three units connect from hidden access points inside the cabinet in order to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
H 38 in W 97.75 in D 16.25 in
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Metal Library Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of metal library shelves is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique metal library shelves was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and oak. There are 24 antique and vintage metal library shelves for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 23 modern editions to choose from as well. Metal library 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. mid-century modern, modern and Hollywood Regency metal library shelves are consistently popular styles. Metal library shelves have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Gubi, Mathieu Matégot and Force/Collide are consistently popular.
How Much are Metal Library Shelves?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,598, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $142,324 highest priced.
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.
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