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Architectural French Mid-Century Library Shelving
Located in London, GB
A scarce set of library shelving in well designed geometric forms.
The pair can be combined to
Category
Mid-20th Century French Shelves
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Teak Brass Shelving, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Teak shelf with adjustable shelves in height, black lacquered metal feet and brass height
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Tomado Yellow and Blue Industrial Shelving Unit
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury TOMADO industrial shelving with yellow and blue shelves on black enameled metal wire
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Tomado Blue and Yellow Industrial Shelving Unit
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Tomado Industrial shelving with blue and yellow shelves on black enameled metal wire
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century TOMADO Style Red and Grey Industrial Shelving Unit
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Tomado style industrial shelving with Red and Grey shelves on black enameled metal
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century TOMADO Red Industrial Shelving Unit with Flower Sticker
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Tomado industrial shelving unit with red sheet metal shelves on black enameled wire
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
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
Black & Gold Shelving Highboard Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Izegem, VWV
This stylish shelving cabinet was created in the 1970s. It features a gloss black lacquered casing
Category
Mid-20th Century European Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Mid Century French Shelving Display Cabinet Bookcase C.1970, Pierre Vandel Paris
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, GB
Mid century French shelving display cabinet bookcase C.1970.
PIERRE VANDEL, PARIS: A black and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
H 76.78 in W 35.44 in D 16.93 in
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
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.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian 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.
It is very easy to disassemble.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Teak Free Standing Shelving Units by Kurt Østervig, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, KP Mobler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Three stunning Mid-Century Modern free standing shelving units.
Design by Kurt Østervig for KP
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 68.12 in W 45.28 in D 12.6 in
Teak Mid-Century Modern Free Standing Shelving Unit with Writing Table, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern freestanding shelving unit.
Striking Belgium design from
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Iron
H 63.59 in W 42.33 in D 19.69 in
Charming Pierre Vandel Paris Black Lacquered Cabinet with Shelving Display
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Voorburg, NL
Charming Pierre Vandel Paris black lacquered French Cabinet with stylish gold trim and handles. The
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 76.38 in W 35.83 in D 18.9 in
WHB 3-Bay Shelving System in black, Germany, 1960s
By WHB furniture
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Freestanding shelving system by WHB, designed and produced in Germany in the 1960s. Metal and black
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Tomado Style Industrial Wall Mounted Brown and 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
1950s French Industrial Modular Shelving System
By Pierre-Paul Prud’hon
Located in London, Lambeth
Industrial modular shelving with 20 adjustable shelves in a amazing color mounting on a black frame.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Pierre Vandel 1970’s Shelving
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, Lambeth
A Pierre Vandel black lacquered shelving unit,
with five glass shelves Cc1970’s French
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Tomado Yellow and Orange Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Black Frame
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single section of original Tomado wall mounted shelving unit with yellow and orange metal shelves
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Black, Yellow & Red Tomado Style Industrial Metal Shelving by Drentea, 1960's
By Drentea
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Drentea Emmen industrial shelving with black, yellow and red shelves on black enameled
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 27.5 in W 25.75 in D 8.5 in
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
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 67 in W 22 in D 33 in
Midcentury Gilbert Rohde Shelving Unit
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
1950s Gilbert Rohde shelving unit with black interior and clean lines. Shelf unit height can be
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Stunning Midcentury Chrome and Glass Shelving Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful chrome and glass shelving unit features a bold design and loads of functionality
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
Lips Vago 'Triennal' Bookcases or Shelving System
By Lips Vago
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lips Vago, 'Triennale' set of four shelving units or bookcases, dark green lacquered steel, Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Tomado Style Wall Shelving Unit w/ Black Frame and Yellow, Red, & Blue Shelves
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing single section wall mounted shelving unit with adjustable metal enameled shelves on black
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 27 in W 25.5 in D 7.75 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black Bar Cabinet by Heal’s
By Heal's
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black Bar Cabinet by Heal’s. Iconic Mid-Century modern styling with
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Stainless Steel
Industrial 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
Poul Cadovius Abstracta Style Stacking Shelving Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible, Mid-Century standing shelving unit or room divider. Reminiscent of Poul Cadovius
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Poul Cadovius Shelving Unit 'Abstracta', Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Abstracta shelving unit designed by Poul Cadovius and produced in Denmark around 1960. Frame in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Tomado Wall Mount Red and Yellow Shelving Unit
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century single section industrial style wall mounted shelving by the iconic Tomado
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
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
Mid-Century Modern Asain Credenza/Dresser Black Mahoghany by Heritage Furniture
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Asain Credenza/Dresser Black Mahoghany by Heritage Furniture
Offered is a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
H 30.25 in W 68 in D 19 in
Industrial Wall Mount Shelving with Gray and Red Shelves
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, single section wall mounted Tomado style industrial shelving unit with gray and
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Poul Cadovius 2-Piece Abstracta Shelving Unit, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Antwerpen, BE
2-Piece Abstracta shelving unit designed by Poul Cadovius in Denmark around 1960. Frame with black
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Tomado Style Industrial Multicolor 2 Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, Tomado style, industrial two section wall mounted shelving with yellow, red and
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Style ULMER HOCKER Stool by Max Bill in Black Stained Spruce
By Max Bill
Located in Ulm, DE
The Ulm Stool (German: Ulmer Hocker), a timeless masterpiece of Mid-Century Modern design, was
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Beech, Birch
H 17.25 in W 15.36 in D 11.52 in
Restored Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood Wall Unit with Black Leather & Steel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the realm of mid-century elegance with our beautifully restored Mid-Century Modern Wall
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome, Metal
Tjerk Reijenga Shelving Wall Unit by Pilastro, Holland, 1960
By Tomado, Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful and large shelving wall system/ bookcase with multiple possibilities of display. Designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch De Stijl Shelves
Materials
Metal, Cut Steel
George Nelson for Herman Miller Chest in Walnut with Shelving
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a rare 3 drawer chest with shelving compartment. Walnut with cast metal pulls that we have
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
1970s Belgium Green/Blue Glass Chrome Shelving Display Cabinet Unit Belgo Chrome
By Belgo Chrome, belgochrom
Located in London, GB
. A perfect shelving unit to place your precious objet d'art.
The glass shelves lift out completely
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 70.87 in W 25.2 in D 17.33 in
Rare "Kovacs" Modular Shelving, Designed by Jorge Zalszupin, 60's, Brazil
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Definitely a statement piece, this fantastic “Kovacs” modular shelving was designed in the ’60s by
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 59.06 in W 118.12 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Nautically Themed Bar Cart
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Post-War, Mid-Century Modern nautically themed bar cart is rendered in aluminum. The cart
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Cabinet by UP Zavody
By Up Závody
Located in Brno, CZ
This Mid Century Cabinet has been designed and produced by UP Zavody in the 1960’s, in former
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Beech
Vintage Wall Mounted Shelving by Pfr Studio Gio Ponti 1950
By Studio PFR ( Ponti Fornaroli Rosselli )
Located in Biella, IT
)
wall-mounted grid in iron lacquered black features five independently adjustable shelves in solid
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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
Mid-Century Modern Floating Wall-Mounted Credenza
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern wall-mount cabinet with black marble top and rich rosewood grain. Four storage
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Marble
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
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 27.17 in W 0.52 in D 7.88 in
Mid Century Tambour Door Fitted Gentlemans Wardrobe - Pair Available
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful mid century fitted wardrobe by Austinsuite. England C1960. We have a matching large
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
H 68.51 in W 35.83 in D 23.23 in
Noviembre VIII Bookcase in Burned Oak Wood, Shelving System Inspired by Brancusi
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Noviembre VIII Bookcase in Burned Oak Wood, Shelving System Inspired by Brancusi
The Noviembre
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Wood, Hardwood
H 66.93 in W 63 in D 15.75 in
Mid century italian free standing wall unit, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Exclusive mid century wall unit made from wood and black metal legs.
It consists of a lowboard
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
1960's Tomado Mid-Century teak Wall Mount Shelf
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century TOMADO style teak wall mounted shelving unit with black enameled metal risers and three
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wire
Classic Mid Century Modern Brass Oval Bar Cart, circa 1954
Located in Port Jervis, NY
condition. Two tiers of glass shelving. Casters move freely.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Erik Buch Danish Rosewood Dry Bar
By Erik Buch
Located in Monrovia, CA
Mid Century Danish Modern Original Dry bar by Erik Buch 1965.
Excellent Mid-Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Leather, Glass, Wood
Washburn Mid-Century Style Walnut Solid Wood Four Door Credenza
By New York Heartwoods
Located in Accord, NY
New York Heartwoods' contemporary black walnut credenza is influenced by Mid-Century Modern design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Ponti Style Four-Piece Italian Mid-Century Bar Set
By Gio Ponti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in East Hampton, NY
Fornasetti wallpaper adorning the back bar. In solid matte black and brass hardware, legs and pulls, this
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Pierre Jeanneret Pigeonhole Mid-Century Desk PJ-BU-02-A
Located in London, GB
An increasingly scarce teak mid-century desk by legendary design Pierre Jeanneret.
India, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modernist Rectilinear Cocktail Table w/ Stylized Greek Key Base
Located in New York, NY
This minimal and thoughtfully composed Mid-Century Modernist Rectilinear Cocktail Table W/Stylized
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
H 16.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Shelf System, Italy, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
At the core of the design of this shelving system is Modernism that brought waves of innovative
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
1960’s mid century teak wall unit with desk unit by Avalon
Located in London, GB
A mid century modular free standing shelving/storage unit manufactured by respected manufacturer
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
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Mid Century Black Shelving For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of mid century black shelving on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every piece of mid century black shelving was constructed with great care. Find 711 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of mid century black shelving now, or shop our selection of 18 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of mid century black shelving — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of mid century black shelving made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made option in this array of mid century black shelving has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB and Poul Cadovius are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Black Shelving?
Prices for a piece of mid century black shelving can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $140 and can go as high as $95,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.
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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