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Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro Red Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro Red Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro Red Metal Tomado Shelving library system

$273

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro Red Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition, with minimal age related markings to both the shelves or metal ladders.

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

$539

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition, with minimal markings to both the shelves or metal ladders.

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

$341 / set

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition, with minimal age related markings to both the shelves or metal ladders.

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

$273

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition, with minimal markings to both the shelves or metal ladders.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

$238

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition, with minimal markings to both the shelves or metal ladders.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

$238 / set

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition, with minimal markings to both the shelves or metal ladders.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

$238

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition, with minimal markings to both the shelves or metal ladders.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

$204

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition, with minimal markings to both the shelves or metal ladders.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

$539

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition, with minimal markings to both the shelves or metal ladders.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

$539

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition, with minimal markings to both the shelves or metal ladders.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro white Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro white Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro white Metal Tomado Shelving library system

$1,024

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro white Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

An exceptionally rare modular ladder shelving system comprising 4 ladders and 6 shelves This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition with only minimum age relate...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro Bright Red Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro Bright Red Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro Bright Red Metal Tomado Shelving library system

$921

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro Bright Red Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition, with minimal markings to both the shelves or metal ladders.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro large Metal Tomado Desk Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro large Metal Tomado Desk Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro large Metal Tomado Desk Shelving library system

$1,707

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro large Metal Tomado Desk Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

An exceptionally large and rare modular ladder shelving system comprising 5 ladders and 7 shelves This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition with only minimum ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro large Metal Tomado Desk Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro large Metal Tomado Desk Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro large Metal Tomado Desk Shelving library system

$1,911Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro large Metal Tomado Desk Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

An exceptionally large and rare modular ladder shelving system comprising 5 ladders and 9 shelves and 2 magazine shelves and 1 desk shelf. This impressive mid-century shelving unit ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Retro Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Retro Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Retro Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system

$1,638Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Retro Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

An exceptionally large and rare modular ladder shelving system comprising 5 ladders and 9 shelves — This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in ver good vintage condition, . Des...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage wood and Metal Multistrux Iron Modular Shelving Unit or Library Shelves
Vintage wood and Metal Multistrux Iron Modular Shelving Unit or Library Shelves

Vintage wood and Metal Multistrux Iron Modular Shelving Unit or Library Shelves

$921

Vintage wood and Metal Multistrux Iron Modular Shelving Unit or Library Shelves

By Multistrux

Located in Markington, GB

Vintage Modular Multistrux Shelving System, Spain, 1960s–1970s Set of 4 metal ladders and 6 shelves from the Multistrux modular shelving system, commercialized in Spain during the 1...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Extra Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Extra Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Extra Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system

$5,462Sale Price|38% Off

Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Extra Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition, with no damage to the veneer or metal ladders.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro white multicoloured Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro white multicoloured Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro white multicoloured Tomado Shelving library system

$1,024

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro white multicoloured Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

An exceptionally rare modular ladder shelving system comprising 3 ladders and 7 shelves This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition with only minimum age relate...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

"Tecnica Library" Modular Shelving Bookcase by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
"Tecnica Library" Modular Shelving Bookcase by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'

"Tecnica Library" Modular Shelving Bookcase by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'

$69,259 / item

"Tecnica Library" Modular Shelving Bookcase by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'

By Jaime Tresserra, Dessie Studio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Tecnica Library" is a shelving bookcase unit, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by Dessie', featuring six modules with antique nickel finished metallic parts provided wit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Nickel

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Steel and Leather Adjustable Library Shelving
Steel and Leather Adjustable Library Shelving

Steel and Leather Adjustable Library Shelving

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H 108 in W 48 in D 14 in

Steel and Leather Adjustable Library Shelving

Located in Jefferson, NY

Formed sheet metal shelving with welded steel framework, bridle leather detail on shelf top available in a 'dark chocolate' brown or black color. Shelves are created with a structure...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel, Metal

Rare Italian Wall-Mounted Library or Shelving System
Rare Italian Wall-Mounted Library or Shelving System

Rare Italian Wall-Mounted Library or Shelving System

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H 112 in W 122 in D 18 in

Rare Italian Wall-Mounted Library or Shelving System

Located in North Miami, FL

A long shelving unit fitted with five posts in black lacquered metal.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Shelves

Materials

Brass, Metal

Charles and Ray Eames ESU Storage Unit Shelving Library Étagère Room Divider
Charles and Ray Eames ESU Storage Unit Shelving Library Étagère Room Divider

Charles and Ray Eames ESU Storage Unit Shelving Library Étagère Room Divider

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H 59 in W 47 in

Charles and Ray Eames ESU Storage Unit Shelving Library Étagère Room Divider

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in West Hartford, CT

The Charles & Ray Eames ESU 400 N storage unit for Herman Miller. In the USA. The design features plated steel uprights, and crossed metal struts inspired by industrial warehouse she...

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Late 20th Century American 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

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H 70.87 in W 106.3 in D 18.51 in

Modular Library Shelving in Yellow and Black Metal by Reska Denmark

Located in London, GB

Vintage metal Reska library shelving was developed in 1949 by Rudolph Koreska in Denmark.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Retro Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Retro Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Retro Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system

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H 27.17 in W 79.93 in D 11.42 in

Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Retro Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition, with no damage to the veneer or metal ladders.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Teak and Metal Multistrux Iron Modular Shelving Unit or Library Shelves
Vintage Teak and Metal Multistrux Iron Modular Shelving Unit or Library Shelves

Vintage Teak and Metal Multistrux Iron Modular Shelving Unit or Library Shelves

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H 48.04 in W 96.86 in D 8.67 in

Vintage Teak and Metal Multistrux Iron Modular Shelving Unit or Library Shelves

By Multistrux

Located in Markington, GB

Set of nineteen metal modules and teak veneer. Modular Multistrux systems were commercialized in Spain during the 1960s and 1970s. The different modules allow you to create your own ...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Antique Cast Iron Library Bookshelf Bookstack by Angus Snead MacDonald
Antique Cast Iron Library Bookshelf Bookstack by Angus Snead MacDonald

Antique Cast Iron Library Bookshelf Bookstack by Angus Snead MacDonald

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H 77.5 in W 56.44 in D 9.75 in

Antique Cast Iron Library Bookshelf Bookstack by Angus Snead MacDonald

Located in Oakville, CT

Antique cast iron and metal library bookshelf, bookcase, storage shelving.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Iron

Shelving System by Vittorio Introini, 1969
Shelving System by Vittorio Introini, 1969

Shelving System by Vittorio Introini, 1969

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H 91.74 in W 25.99 in D 14.57 in

Shelving System by Vittorio Introini, 1969

By Vittorio Introini

Located in Berlin, DE

Metal shelving/ library system designed by Vittorio Introini, Italy, Saporiti, 1969.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Bookcases

Library System by Vittorio Intoini, Italy, Saporiti, 1969
Library System by Vittorio Intoini, Italy, Saporiti, 1969

Library System by Vittorio Intoini, Italy, Saporiti, 1969

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H 91.74 in W 25.99 in D 14.57 in

Library System by Vittorio Intoini, Italy, Saporiti, 1969

By Saporiti, Vittorio Introini

Located in Brussels, BE

Metal shelving/ library system designed by Vittorio Introini, Italy, Saporiti, 1969.

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

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Metal Library Shelving For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of metal library shelving on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and oak. Find 7 options for an antique or vintage piece of metal library shelving now, or shop our selection of 21 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of metal library shelving — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of metal library shelving is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and industrial styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of metal library shelving that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gubi, Mathieu Matégot and Force/Collide produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Metal Library Shelving?

The average selling price for a piece of metal library shelving at 1stDibs is $2,250, while they’re typically $599 on the low end and $62,963 for the highest priced.

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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