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20th Century Strafor painted Metal Shelving Unit
By Strafor
Located in Linkebeek, BE
20th Century Strafor painted Metal Shelving Unit Industrial painted metal - 1920s Measures
Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal

Pilastro Mid-Century Industrial Metal Shelving Unit w/ Desk & Light
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, Pilastro enameled metal wall mounted shelving unit. This unit features a gray
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal

Post-Modern Metal Shelving Unit by Orezero, Italian Design, 1980s
By Bieffeplast
Located in Antwerp, BE
Memphis, industrial, post-modern shelving unit, by Orezero, Italy, 1980s Orezero is a palindrome.  
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Metal Wall Mounted Shelving Unit by NVF, the Netherlands 1960's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning metal shelving unit was made by the Dutch manufacturer NVF in the 1960's. It is made
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

American Midcentury Metal and Wood Two-Tiered Shelving Unit with Twisted Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American Industrial style wood and metal shelving unit from the mid 20th century with two
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

American Midcentury Metal and Wood Two-Tiered Shelving Unit with Twisted Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American Industrial style wood and metal shelving unit from the mid 20th century with two
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Modernist Tubular Black Metal Shelving Etagere with Tinted Glass, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modernist Tubular black metal shelving units/Etagere with tinted glass - pair Vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Modern Italian-style Brass and Chrome Shelving Unit with Smoked Glass
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cipriani Tower Display Case is a modern metal shelving unit for use as a bookcase or open credenza
Category

2010s Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pilastro Two Section Metal Wall Shelving Unit with Cabinet and Five Shelves
By Pilastro, Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, Pilastro enameled metal shelving unit with cabinet. This unit features a gray
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Post modern industrial freestanding shelving unit, Italy 1970s
By Pilastro, Coen de Vries, Tomado
Located in ECHT, NL
Modular metal shelving unit. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Is has three sections. Made in the style
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Etagere Bookcase Shelving Unit in Walnut and Metal
Located in North York, ON
styling and modern flare. The 6 stunning walnut shelves are supported by long metal tubed structures in a
Category

2010s American American Craftsman Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Parade Shelf with Extension, by Morten & Jonas from Warm Nordic
By Morten & Jonas
Located in Viby J, DK
Elegant metal shelving unit with plenty of space for all your favorite possessions. Parade is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Parade Wall Shelf, by Morten & Jonas from Warm Nordic
By Morten & Jonas
Located in Viby J, DK
Elegant metal shelving unit with plenty of space for all your favourite possessions. Parade is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Extension for Parade Shelf, by Morten & Jonas from Warm Nordic
By Morten & Jonas
Located in Viby J, DK
Elegant metal shelving unit with plenty of space for all your favorite possessions. Parade is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Parade Single Wall Shelf, by Morten & Jonas from Warm Nordic
By Morten & Jonas
Located in Viby J, DK
Elegant metal shelving unit with plenty of space for all your favourite possessions. Parade is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Industrial Rustic Distressed Metal Shelving Bookcase or Display Unit
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Mid to Late 20th Century Industrial Rustic distressed metal shelving, bookcase, or
Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal

Bertu Shelving, Modern Industrial Storage Wall Unit, Powder Coated Metal
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Industrial Wall Unit is made to work in any space that has the need for open shelving. It's
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Modern Industrial Tall Bookshelf - Black Metal & Wood Display Shelving Unit
Located in Seattle, WA
Newly crafted tall shelving unit with a sleek black metal frame and wood shelves. The design
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

1970s Small Vintage Tubular Polished Chromed-Metal & Glass Shelving Unit
Located in London, England
Small 1970s Belgium tubular chromed-metal & glass three-shelf shelving unit which is perfect
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Pilastro Enameled Metal Wall Shelving Unit with Desk & Light
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall-mounted shelving system by Pilastro brings functional Dutch design to life with enameled metal
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal

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

Pilastro Mid-Century Dutch Enameled Metal Wall Shelving Unit w/ Desk & Light
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall-mounted shelving system by Pilastro represents functional Dutch Mid-Century design with its
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal

Yusu Shelving and Storage Unit II
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Yusu Shelf and Storage Unit offers a solution where you can easily display and store your products
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Yusu Shelving and Storage Unit IV
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Yusu Shelf and Storage Unit offers a solution where you can easily display and store your products
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Tomado Shelving Unit by Jan van der Togt, Blue & Yellow Metal
By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shelving unit designed by Jan van der Togt for Tomado features blue and yellow enameled metal
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Five Tier Industrial Ladder Shelving Unit Bookcase
Located in Evergreen, CO
With robust structure and sleek, clean lines, this ladder shelving unit adds balance and
Category

2010s Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal

Avalon Modular Teak & Metal Multi Piece Shelving & Cabinet Storage Wall Units
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Avalon Modular Teak & Metal Multi Piece Mid Century Modern Bookcase Wall Unit AVALON a mid
Category

Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

C.1950S French Modernist Cabinet/Shelving Unit
Located in London, GB
A French modernist corner cabinet/shelving unit with four adjustable shelves. The cabinet is oak
Category

Vintage 1950s French Shelves

Materials

Metal

Pair of Retro, 1960s French Shelving Units
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
One-of-a-kind pair of custom-made shelvings units, with a hooded metal top, and glass shelves
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Sheet Metal

1960 Retro Pilastro Tomado shelving Grey Metal Desk Unit with Drawer and Shelf
By Tomado, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Markington, GB
1960 retro Pilastro Tomado shelving grey metal desk unit with drawer and shelf designed by Tjerk
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

W.H.B Minamalistic shelving Unit Germany 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
German Shelving Unit by W.H.B., circa 1960s Elegant and highly functional shelving unit produced
Category

Mid-20th Century Shelves

Materials

Metal

Buredo Moku I Shelving and Storage Unit
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
cases - ⁠Robust metal frame
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Buredo Moku II Shelving and Storage Unit
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
cases - ⁠Robust metal frame
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Extra Large Metal Tomado Shelving Wall Unit Dutch Design
By Nils Nisse Strinning, Tomado
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Stunning Sought-After Extra Large Metal Tomado Rack: A Vintage Treasure Are you
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius Abstracta shelving unit teak Denmark 1960
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
a striking contrast to the minimalist design of the metal and glass elements. The unit is in good
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Extra Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving or Wall Unit
By Tomado
Located in Markington, GB
!. This set is in super condition, no damage to the veneer or metal ladders. Great quality, these were
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Staiths V2 Sculptural Shelving Unit — Steel & Patinated Brass
By Richy Almond, Novocastrian
Located in Washington, GB
A shelving unit in blackened steel and patinated brass, inspired by the structures of Victorian
Category

2010s British Minimalist Shelves

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...

Staiths V1 Sculptural Shelving Unit — Steel & Patinated Brass
By Novocastrian, Richy Almond
Located in Washington, GB
Minimal sculptural steel shelving in patinated bronze. Handcrafted to order in North East, England
Category

2010s British Minimalist Shelves

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...

Pair of Italian Gold Gilt Étagères Shelving Units
By LaBarge
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
glass shelving and a cane shelf. Classic styling with a pop. Curbside to NYC/Philly $600
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Wicker and Glass Shelving Unit, France, 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
French Bohemian Wicker shelf unit from the late mid-century. It consists of a metal frame and
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Brass Etagere Smoked Mirrored Glass Shelving 1970s Display Unit
Located in London, GB
This tall étagère, in brass plated square tubular frame with four smoked mirrored shelves is a great practical piece for every room or commercial space. Straight and strict lines fra...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Shelving Storage Expandable Wall Unit Modular Custom Bookcase System
By Tim Byrne
Located in Oakville, CT
Custom modular shelving storage bookcase system by Get Back Inc. In the vintage Industrial style
Category

2010s American Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal, Steel

Mid-Century Pilastro Two Section Wall Shelving Unit with Cabinet
By Pilastro, Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pilastro Two-Section Wall Shelving Unit with Cabinet Attributed to Pilastro Netherlands, 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
black painted metal system and brass feet. It is very easy to disassemble with 8 screws.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Staiths V2 Sculptural Shelving Unit — Blackened Steel — Made in Britain
By Novocastrian, Richy Almond
Located in Washington, GB
A shelving unit in blackened steel, inspired by the structures of Victorian industrial relics in
Category

2010s British Minimalist Shelves

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Steel, Metal, Brass, Br...

Omni Freestanding Shelving Unit w/ Secretary Desk by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Modular freestanding unit with secretary desk. Walnut wood with omni metal rods.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

HIM Free Standing Shelving Unit by Three One Four Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
HIM Free Standing Shelving Unit by Three One Four Studio Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 60 x W 180 x H
Category

2010s English Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Other, Metal

Staiths V1 Sculptural Shelving Unit — Blackened Steel — Made in Britain
By Novocastrian, Richy Almond
Located in Washington, GB
A shelving unit in patinated steel, inspired by the structures of Victorian industrial relics in
Category

2010s British Minimalist Shelves

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...

Vintage Industrial Ball Joint Pipe Shelving Storage Unit Rack Bookcase
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial steel pipe shelving unit with steel poles and cast iron ball joints.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Shelves

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

Large Wall Shelving Unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Markington, GB
Large wall shelving unit by Nisse Strinning for String, 1960s. The string wall system was designed
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
) shelves with a black painted metal system. One cabinet with "drop down" door included working lock with
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Danish HG Teak Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase
By Hansen & Guldborg Møbler
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern Hansen & Guldborg modular teak wood wall unit shelving
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Italian Corner Shelving Unit & Cabinet in Gio Ponti Style
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An architecturally compelling Italian Mid-Century Modern corner room divider shelving unit
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Tomado Style Industrial Multi-Colored Double Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century double section industrial wall mount shelving unit with one wider section, which
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Single Section Tomado Style Industrial Wall Mounted Brown & Black Shelving Unit
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, single section, Tomado style, industrial wall mount shelving unit with handsome
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Wire

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
) shelves with a black painted metal system. It is very easy to disassemble. We work with professional
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Parade 1 Shelf Top Oxide Red by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
coated steel Weight: 4 kg Also available in different colors and dimensions. Elegant metal shelving
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

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Metal Shelving Units For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of metal shelving units available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct metal shelving units — often made from metal, wood and hardwood — can elevate any home. Find 316 antique and vintage metal shelving units at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 35 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Metal shelving units have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of metal shelving units to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, industrial and modern metal shelving units are of considerable interest. Many metal shelving units are appealing in their simplicity, but Tomado, Poul Cadovius and Pilastro produced popular metal shelving units that are worth a look.

How Much are Metal Shelving Units?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,750, while they’re typically $90 on the low end and $163,482 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.

Questions About Metal Shelving Units
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A shelving unit is a flexible piece of furniture with shelves that can be rearranged to accommodate various objects such as books, collectibles, sculptures and other items for display. It can also feature dividers and can be moved or adjusted for added functionality. Shop a collection of antique and vintage shelving units and shelves on 1stDibs.

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